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si0bhan's review
3.0
Ashes Reborn is the fourth book in Keri Arthur’s Souls of Fire series, and it’s left me with a number of questions. Although I would not label this my biggest urban fantasy addiction, it certainly had me wanting to see how the story played out. I fear, however, that I’m never going to find out. Thus, I recommend people be aware of the fact before going into the series.
Although this one left me with a number of questions, it was another story that I was happy to power through in a single sitting. A lot happens in this series, and this book has all the elements thrown into it. Lots of pieces came together in this one, with things moving at a rapid pace, but it still wasn’t enough for me to fall completely in love with the series. At this point – and after some of the events that happened in this one – I think it’s because there’s no emotional connection with the main character. The story is interesting, but there is no real feeling that has me hurting alongside the characters.
All in all, this was another addictive addition to the series, I just wish there was more to give me the answers I need.
Although this one left me with a number of questions, it was another story that I was happy to power through in a single sitting. A lot happens in this series, and this book has all the elements thrown into it. Lots of pieces came together in this one, with things moving at a rapid pace, but it still wasn’t enough for me to fall completely in love with the series. At this point – and after some of the events that happened in this one – I think it’s because there’s no emotional connection with the main character. The story is interesting, but there is no real feeling that has me hurting alongside the characters.
All in all, this was another addictive addition to the series, I just wish there was more to give me the answers I need.
cbevan24's review
5.0
Ashes Reborn is the fourth book in the Souls of Fire series and unfortunately could end up being another Memory Zero. Dread is, unfortunately, overshadowing my enjoyment of this action-packed instalment.
Ashes Reborn picks up a couple of days after the roaring events of Flameout. Emberly races against the clock to get revenge against the sadistic and mysterious Rinaldo for Rory's death and the pain of his rebirth. Emberly and Jackson are forced to reach out to the Paranormal Investigations Team for help even though they are certain there's a mole within their ranks.
First off, I need more of this series immediately. Unfortunately, that isn't going to happen anytime soon, if ever. This series has been dropped by the publisher and all future Keri Arthur books will be self-published for the foreseeable. Keri Arthur has outlined the rest of the series but has not yet begun writing and is currently unsure if she will continue with the series. Prepare yourselves for another Memory Zero!
Ashes Reborn was a typical Keri Arthur. It was fast-paced, action-packed and did not skimp on the gory details.
Keri Arthur's writing just gets better and better. She has fine-tuned her storytelling to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Almost every scene in Ashes Reborn moves the series and the characters forward. There is very little time for unnecessary exposition and aside from the characteristic recap included within snippets of the first chapter, Ashes Reborn is all forward momentum.
This is an urban fantasy not for the faint of heart. Be warned this book does contain a rape scene which could very easily have been avoided but the author felt it was necessary so I personally accept that. The manner in which Arthur deals with the rape was, for me, within character. I believe it would be dealt with in future instalments as Emberly helps Jackson come to terms with it.
This book hinted at so many things to come that when I read the final line, I found myself filled with dread. The ties binding Emberly and Jackson to PIT grew exponentially during this books, and there were countless hints about future events and the darkness spreading across Australia.
Ashes Reborn answered numerous questions and ended many plot lines, but it also opened countless more and left us wanting more from Emberly and Sam's relationship.
Reading this book was a joy and I really wish the knowledge of the series potential end hadn't overshadowed that. Even so, I am rating it on my reading experience.
Ashes Reborn picks up a couple of days after the roaring events of Flameout. Emberly races against the clock to get revenge against the sadistic and mysterious Rinaldo for Rory's death and the pain of his rebirth. Emberly and Jackson are forced to reach out to the Paranormal Investigations Team for help even though they are certain there's a mole within their ranks.
First off, I need more of this series immediately. Unfortunately, that isn't going to happen anytime soon, if ever. This series has been dropped by the publisher and all future Keri Arthur books will be self-published for the foreseeable. Keri Arthur has outlined the rest of the series but has not yet begun writing and is currently unsure if she will continue with the series. Prepare yourselves for another Memory Zero!
Ashes Reborn was a typical Keri Arthur. It was fast-paced, action-packed and did not skimp on the gory details.
Keri Arthur's writing just gets better and better. She has fine-tuned her storytelling to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Almost every scene in Ashes Reborn moves the series and the characters forward. There is very little time for unnecessary exposition and aside from the characteristic recap included within snippets of the first chapter, Ashes Reborn is all forward momentum.
This is an urban fantasy not for the faint of heart. Be warned this book does contain a rape scene which could very easily have been avoided but the author felt it was necessary so I personally accept that. The manner in which Arthur deals with the rape was, for me, within character. I believe it would be dealt with in future instalments as Emberly helps Jackson come to terms with it.
This book hinted at so many things to come that when I read the final line, I found myself filled with dread. The ties binding Emberly and Jackson to PIT grew exponentially during this books, and there were countless hints about future events and the darkness spreading across Australia.
Ashes Reborn answered numerous questions and ended many plot lines, but it also opened countless more and left us wanting more from Emberly and Sam's relationship.
Reading this book was a joy and I really wish the knowledge of the series potential end hadn't overshadowed that. Even so, I am rating it on my reading experience.
aasplund's review against another edition
2.0
Ugh. My feelings about this book are mixed. On the one hand, it was pretty fun (in kind of a guilty pleasure way). On the other hand, it definitely had some issues.
This was a fun and kind of interesting book. It's basically a bunch of sexy supernatural being who investigate crimes. Between the many action scenes and investigating, there's a bunch of flirty banter and innuendo. It all felt a little contrived, but was also kind of fun and I enjoyed seeing how the author included various supernatural beings. Emberly, the main character, is a phoenix - a humanoid being who can be reborn through fire, for example. That was pretty well done. And having various witches and faes and vampires all interact together was enjoyable to read and I was definitely interested in seeing what happened next.
But this book had too many problems for me to dismiss. To begin with, Emberly is a textbook Mary Sue kind of character. She's good at everything and she's everyone's love interest and everyone knows/fears/admires her because of her amazing abilities and she's even a mysterious phoenix, which most people don't really understand or know much about. The whole thing was a bit much and Emberly was so bland in comparison with many of the other characters.
My biggest issue with this book was howrape was handled. When Emberly gets raped, she basically shakes it off and is all "Well, this has happened before and I'll get over it so no big deal." Except that she shares some sort of psychic connection with Jackson, so he ends up being affected by her rape and she spends an absurd amount of time comforting him and helping him work through it. The whole set-up was ridiculous and angering. It felt like the author didn't want Emberly to show any weakness or emotion, but also didn't want the rape to be glossed over too quickly. So it kept coming up in passing comments made by Jackson and Emberly that had no real impact on anything else that was happening in the story. I don't like rape being featured in books period, but if you feel the need to do it, make sure it's actually an important piece of the story and not just a bit of fluff to give your characters something to complain about. I would've enjoyed this story a lot more without this bit of nonsense.
Overall, this is a reasonably fun book that lovers of paranormal romance will thoroughly enjoy.
This was a fun and kind of interesting book. It's basically a bunch of sexy supernatural being who investigate crimes. Between the many action scenes and investigating, there's a bunch of flirty banter and innuendo. It all felt a little contrived, but was also kind of fun and I enjoyed seeing how the author included various supernatural beings. Emberly, the main character, is a phoenix - a humanoid being who can be reborn through fire, for example. That was pretty well done. And having various witches and faes and vampires all interact together was enjoyable to read and I was definitely interested in seeing what happened next.
But this book had too many problems for me to dismiss. To begin with, Emberly is a textbook Mary Sue kind of character. She's good at everything and she's everyone's love interest and everyone knows/fears/admires her because of her amazing abilities and she's even a mysterious phoenix, which most people don't really understand or know much about. The whole thing was a bit much and Emberly was so bland in comparison with many of the other characters.
My biggest issue with this book was how
Overall, this is a reasonably fun book that lovers of paranormal romance will thoroughly enjoy.
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