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hannas_heas47's review
4.0
Thanks to the author for a copy to read and review.
"His hand trembled as he pushed her key into his padlock. It fit perfectly. Two halves of a whole. She stared to cry. They were the happiest tears she’d ever shed."
I'm stumped by this beautifully written story! Pivotal and inspiring just remember to lend a hand to those who need it because you'll never know when it will come back with love. Asher and Emma made a beautiful love story that tested the limits on time and tragic instances. Two halves of a whole and each lost without the missing piece. I really enjoyed this contemporary romance giving it four romantic entertainment stars!
"His hand trembled as he pushed her key into his padlock. It fit perfectly. Two halves of a whole. She stared to cry. They were the happiest tears she’d ever shed."
I'm stumped by this beautifully written story! Pivotal and inspiring just remember to lend a hand to those who need it because you'll never know when it will come back with love. Asher and Emma made a beautiful love story that tested the limits on time and tragic instances. Two halves of a whole and each lost without the missing piece. I really enjoyed this contemporary romance giving it four romantic entertainment stars!
mel_reviews_in_a_pinch's review
3.0
Full Disclosure: I received a copy of this book as part of the Book Blast with Tasty Book Tours, in exchange for an honest review.
My Thoughts: Has someone changed your life with one small moment that was seemingly insignificant to them, but meant the world to you? That hasn’t happened to me, but I can definitely romanticize the idea. The description for Igniting Ash hooked me right away and I’m not usually much of a “romance” reader, especially if it looks like it’s heading into erotica territory (I’m trying to branch out, but it won’t happen overnight).
Where to start with that plot? It was pretty darsh gone good. There were some plot holes and I thought some parts were resolved too quickly, but that’s me being nit picky. I did expect Igniting Ash to be an intense book, but it was actually pretty tame. With the subject matter (abuse), everything felt a little too clean-cut to be believable. Life is messy and it’s okay to not end up with a perfect happily (or unhappily) ever after. In fact, having a clean-cut end, was an odd way to finish Igniting Ash.
The chemistry between Asher and Emma was slightly off. It was still enjoyable, but something in the build up fell flat and I didn’t quite believe them together. There are some sexual scenes (and I added the warning just to be safe), but it was pretty tame compared to some of the other contemporary fiction I’ve read lately. Before reading Igniting Ash, I would’ve called it a romance novel, but I think the contemporary category would be a better fit.
I loved Asher. He’s an incredible character that deserves all the credit in the world for overcoming his lot in life and trying to find something better for himself. I wasn’t quite as thrilled with Emma. I liked that she was trying to help both Asher and abused kids in general, but she came off as being too naive for her situation. She constantly pushed Asher in a way that I’m not sure was healthy, but the author resolved it as being okay and seemed to put more of the blame on Asher (for snapping). I don’t even have the same background as Asher and I would’ve snapped had someone from my past (that I barely knew) continually pushed me the way Emma did.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Igniting Ash. I do think it needed some more editing, but it wasn’t anything that slowed the reading process. If you’re looking for a contemporary romance that’s more about the plot and just dips your toes into the “romance” aspect, then I would recommend Igniting Ash.
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My Thoughts: Has someone changed your life with one small moment that was seemingly insignificant to them, but meant the world to you? That hasn’t happened to me, but I can definitely romanticize the idea. The description for Igniting Ash hooked me right away and I’m not usually much of a “romance” reader, especially if it looks like it’s heading into erotica territory (I’m trying to branch out, but it won’t happen overnight).
Where to start with that plot? It was pretty darsh gone good. There were some plot holes and I thought some parts were resolved too quickly, but that’s me being nit picky. I did expect Igniting Ash to be an intense book, but it was actually pretty tame. With the subject matter (abuse), everything felt a little too clean-cut to be believable. Life is messy and it’s okay to not end up with a perfect happily (or unhappily) ever after. In fact, having a clean-cut end, was an odd way to finish Igniting Ash.
The chemistry between Asher and Emma was slightly off. It was still enjoyable, but something in the build up fell flat and I didn’t quite believe them together. There are some sexual scenes (and I added the warning just to be safe), but it was pretty tame compared to some of the other contemporary fiction I’ve read lately. Before reading Igniting Ash, I would’ve called it a romance novel, but I think the contemporary category would be a better fit.
I loved Asher. He’s an incredible character that deserves all the credit in the world for overcoming his lot in life and trying to find something better for himself. I wasn’t quite as thrilled with Emma. I liked that she was trying to help both Asher and abused kids in general, but she came off as being too naive for her situation. She constantly pushed Asher in a way that I’m not sure was healthy, but the author resolved it as being okay and seemed to put more of the blame on Asher (for snapping). I don’t even have the same background as Asher and I would’ve snapped had someone from my past (that I barely knew) continually pushed me the way Emma did.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Igniting Ash. I do think it needed some more editing, but it wasn’t anything that slowed the reading process. If you’re looking for a contemporary romance that’s more about the plot and just dips your toes into the “romance” aspect, then I would recommend Igniting Ash.
For more reviews, check out Reviews In A Pinch today!
jannielund's review
5.0
Asher Harris grabbed me by the throat and heart from page one. That’s how M.A. Stacie writes her characters. You love them, let them frustrate you, and you invest your feelings in them to a degree where putting the book down is extremely difficult. Dinnertime? Not now. I’m reading.
”Igniting Ash” is a beautiful story of overcoming, the power of love, and the courage to fight for what you want. The strength of the characters is inspiring, and let’s face it -- Asher is just damn hot. Smooth, cocky, and adorably insecure at the same time. The perfect match for Emma, the good girl coming out of her shell by going after what she wants. And Gabe. I don’t think I’m above bribing Miss Stacie so the young man gets a story of his own.
I love M.A. Stacie’s clear voice in everything she writes, her beautiful fingerprint on the romance genre.
”Igniting Ash” is a beautiful story of overcoming, the power of love, and the courage to fight for what you want. The strength of the characters is inspiring, and let’s face it -- Asher is just damn hot. Smooth, cocky, and adorably insecure at the same time. The perfect match for Emma, the good girl coming out of her shell by going after what she wants. And Gabe. I don’t think I’m above bribing Miss Stacie so the young man gets a story of his own.
I love M.A. Stacie’s clear voice in everything she writes, her beautiful fingerprint on the romance genre.
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