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TO ASHES by Mallory McCartney Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my
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QUEEN
TO ASHES (Black Dawn #2)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Release Date: April 21, 2020
Publisher: MM Books
Formats: Hardcover,
Paperback, eBook
Pages: 350
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Amazon Canada, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
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Description:
"You lived your entire life feeling like
half of you was missing. Fight for the missing part. Fight for this."
Emory Fae has abandoned everything she thought
she knew about her previous life on Earth. Stepping up to her role as Queen of
Kiero she makes a startling sacrifice- feigning her allegiances to Adair
Stratton, the man who murdered her parents and casted Kiero into ruin. Emory's
memories slowly piece together, and she soon realizes the Mad King may not be
all he seems-- and the man who was once best friend, may be fighting beneath
the surface.
With the King's attention on her, can she buy
Black Dawn Rebellion enough time to recuperate their forces? And when the times
comes, will she be able to kill Adair, ending his tyranny and rising herself as
the rightful Queen? Fighting to hide her secret, Emory navigates the brutal
trials of the Mad King, trying not to lose herself in the process.
Sequel to Heir of Lies, now a bestselling
series, the sparks are ignited, as Emory learns the cost of freedom, and her
heritage. Will the rebels unite in time? A sinister force has spread across the
land, stripping everyone bare- their betrayals, their secrets, their
intentions. But above all, what will their decisions cost? By refusing to give
in to the darkness, will Emory rise as Queen?
About Book 1:
HEIR OF LIES (Black Dawn #1)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Release Date: April 21, 2020
Publisher: MM Books
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 397
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Description:
Description:
“Hope was a dangerous
thing. It could consume every dream and make them take flight, becoming wild
daydreams in one’s heart and mind. Or hope could incinerate everything you
thought you knew, burning you down to your core, leaving you raw and exposed
for the world.”
Emory Fae has only
known one thing—life at The Academy, a school for those who have special
abilities. Following in her parents’ footsteps, the pressure to uphold their
dream falls on her and one of her best friends—Adair Stratton. An outcast and
feared by most, Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his
future. With whispers of dark magic spreading across Kiero, Adair starts to
doubt The Academy is all it seems.
An unexpected visit
ignites new tensions as the roguish king from across the Black Sea, Tadeas
Maher of the Shattered Isles, and his heir, Marquis Maher, sail to Kiero.
Notorious for their pirating and wrath, for the first time in years, they
demand the Faes listen to their proposition for a new treaty. Caught in the
middle of politics, Adair and Emory, with the help of their best friends Brokk
and Memphis, search for the one thing that matters the most—the truth.
Their world is tipped
upside down as unlikely alliances are made, and war ravages Kiero. Through the
throes of betrayal, lies, hidden magic, and love, Adair is faced with a life
changing decision. Will he fight or bow to the darkness within?
But, Adair’s decision
will change the course of Kiero forever, setting in motion irreversible
destinies for everyone at The Academy as Emory Fae rises as heir.
Heir of Lies is the
first book in the bestselling Black Dawn series.
The Black Dawn series is re-releasing and “Heir
of Lies” (book one) is coming April 21 2020! This edition will have an
exclusive map and bonus content!
The book was very well written with a great female main character, an intriguing plot, and amazing world building. The author did a wonderful job introducing us to the characters and their world in the first book and we get to learn even more about all of it in this one. This is a complex setting but the author was able to bring it to life in my mind so easily by using lots of detailed descriptions and vivid imagery. I felt like I could close my eyes and see every little thing - like I was right there alongside the characters throughout the book. I loved learning as much as I could about the places, the people, the history, and everything in between and I hope we get to keep learning more with each book in the series.
There are a lot of narrators in the book which can make it a bit confusing for some readers. I didn't mind it and I enjoyed reading from all of their perspectives, but the writing style bugged me. I almost always prefer the first person point of view when reading because I think it lets the reader have a deeper connection with the narrator. The author wrote this book in the third person and it's obvious why - with so many different narrators it would've been too confusing for the reader if it had been written in any other way. Even though it makes sense to me, I still really wish it was done in the first person. I couldn't have the type of connection that I crave. It was a pretty big let down for me personally and I'll admit that it did detract from my reading experience. Please remember that these are my own opinions and they aren't meant to reflect poorly on the book or the author. Not every reader will feel the same way as me and will love the way the story is written. That being said, it was a great story with lots of smaller subplots that intertwine to create the main story line. I liked reading about each of these and about the characters involved. Also - like I mentioned earlier - the world building is phenomenal. I highly recommend this book and series to fans of YA, New Adult, fantasy, paranormal, and romance.
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