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A review by sarahgaelsbooks
The Unflinching Ash by Angela Armstrong
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I was lucky enough to receive The Unflinching Ash from the fabulous Angela Armstrong. Even though I consider Angela one of my bookish friends, I will always give honest reviews and do my best not to be biased.
With that in mind, I enjoyed The Unflinching Ash. It is a great stand-alone Young Adult fantasy that isn’t too long or hard to sink your teeth into. I really enjoyed the social commentary that runs through the story.
Angela has managed to include a conversation about women’s rights and the influence religions have had on governments throughout history. The fact that females cannot be a Mystic are often hunted, burned, hung, drowned or generally killed by the basilica, that it is something only males can do...
Read my full review here: https://www.sarahgaelsbooks.com/post/review-the-unflinching-ash-angela-armstrong?postId=664dddc21a92bde244b2de7d
With that in mind, I enjoyed The Unflinching Ash. It is a great stand-alone Young Adult fantasy that isn’t too long or hard to sink your teeth into. I really enjoyed the social commentary that runs through the story.
Angela has managed to include a conversation about women’s rights and the influence religions have had on governments throughout history. The fact that females cannot be a Mystic are often hunted, burned, hung, drowned or generally killed by the basilica, that it is something only males can do...
Read my full review here: https://www.sarahgaelsbooks.com/post/review-the-unflinching-ash-angela-armstrong?postId=664dddc21a92bde244b2de7d