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bree_h_reads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It took me FOREVER to finish this book, but that was more due to my sporadic reading than any fault of the book. Overall Ashes was extremely enjoyable and tackled a lot of really interesting and dark themes.
I felt like Angela was a really interesting, compelling character with complex struggles. Every character felt so realistic and alive, it was easy to get attached to them and want to learn more. The realness of the characters also helped raised the tension when they were in danger (which was often.)
The descriptions were clear and painted both beautiful and haunting pictures of the things within the story. It set such a clear tone for scenes and helped build tension effectively. The descriptions really helped the books atmosphere and followed Angela’s arc very well.
Every twist felt well built too as well. I especially liked the out of order flow of information. It helped tell the story while explaining more about the characters, overall a really great choice.
My only issue was the romance in the book feeling a bit rushed, but that wasn’t a huge hindrance on enjoyment.
Great book, I definitely recommend.
I felt like Angela was a really interesting, compelling character with complex struggles. Every character felt so realistic and alive, it was easy to get attached to them and want to learn more. The realness of the characters also helped raised the tension when they were in danger (which was often.)
The descriptions were clear and painted both beautiful and haunting pictures of the things within the story. It set such a clear tone for scenes and helped build tension effectively. The descriptions really helped the books atmosphere and followed Angela’s arc very well.
Every twist felt well built too as well. I especially liked the out of order flow of information. It helped tell the story while explaining more about the characters, overall a really great choice.
My only issue was the romance in the book feeling a bit rushed, but that wasn’t a huge hindrance on enjoyment.
Great book, I definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Homophobia, Medical content, Abandonment, and Suicide
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