Wednesday 10 September 2014

The Beautiful Ashes

The Beautiful Ashes (Broken Destiny, #1)

The first book of Jeaniene Frost's new series, A Broken Destiny, is The Beautiful Ashes.

In the world of shadows, anything is possible. Except escaping your fate.

Ever since she was a child, Ivy has been gripped by visions of strange realms just beyond her own.  But when her sister goes missing, Ivy discovers the truth is far worse-- her hallucinations are real, and her sister is trapped in a parallel realm.  And the one person who believes her is the dangerously attractive guy who's bound by an ancient legacy to betray her.

Adrian might have turned his back on those who raised him, but that doesn't mean he can change is fate... no matter how strong a pull he feels toward Ivy.  Together they search for the powerful relic that can save her sister, but Adrian knows what Ivy doesn't: that every step brings Ivy closer to the truth about her own destiny, and a war that could doom the world.  Sooner or later, it will be Ivy on one side and Adrian on the other.  And nothing but ashes in between...

The Breakdown:
1. As a big fan of Frost, I was pretty excited about her new series.  I liked even more once I started reading it.  The book has elements that remind me of the show Supernatural, which I also love. Angels, Demons, and humans of certain lines all players in an ancient war that is rushing toward a big battle.   Frost balances the human drama and the action all while setting up this universe.

2. Ivy is an interesting character.  She suddenly learns that the world is not what she thought it was, but she mans up and gets things done to save her sister.  She has a big heart.  She cares deeply for those around her, and sometimes risk everything to save innocents.

3. Adrian is a man with more secrets that stars. Frost slowly peels away each, keeping me guessing who he really is, and what his motives are.  Despite all that, I really liked.  Frost uses him to show that he is better than what he was raised to be.

4. Frost writes fantastic chemistry between Ivy and Adrian.  Even when they are fighting and avoiding each other, the spark sizzles between them. I am excited to see how their relationship evolves as the series continues, especially after the ending.

To Read or Not to Read:
Read

Currently Reading:
The Heist
by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg

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