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A review by sabrinav625
Ashes by Iona Wayland
4.0
My favourite part of this book is that the weaving of the fantasy present and Angela's haunting past was so well done. It was so fluid and while both sides of the story were interesting, I found the past absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful. There is a richness in the writing, and yet it remains simple and easy to read.
Angela was a likeable character, and seeing what she went through and everything she tried to do to keep her head above the water, it was very well done.
I enjoyed the fantasy element of it, and how it felt like a big metaphor for grief and dealing with unresolved trauma.
I never really *lost* myself in the book, though, as a few elements of it left me struggling to visualize it. Other than that, though, this was a well established book I think a lot of people will be able to get something out of - particularly those who may have something from their past that perhaps they need to face.
Angela was a likeable character, and seeing what she went through and everything she tried to do to keep her head above the water, it was very well done.
I enjoyed the fantasy element of it, and how it felt like a big metaphor for grief and dealing with unresolved trauma.
I never really *lost* myself in the book, though, as a few elements of it left me struggling to visualize it. Other than that, though, this was a well established book I think a lot of people will be able to get something out of - particularly those who may have something from their past that perhaps they need to face.