Beauty from Embers ~ Review

Beauty from Embers
Beauty from Ashes #2
By Pamela Hart

In Beauty from Ashes Acadia's life was changed when Arnion sacrificed himself for the prisoners of Gehenna. But now she's suffering from the guilt of her past. Acadia feels unworthy of the sacrifice Arnion made and fears what will happen when he learns the truth of who she was. 

How can she prove worthy of Arnion's sacrifices? When Acadia is offered a chance to serve, she volunteers for a mission to her homeland in the hopes of preventing a war. 

Meanwhile the kingdom is reeling from protests against those Arnion brought back from Gehenna. As violence erupts Acadia's fears grow. 

This is a story of heartbreak as Acadia deals with the repercussions of her choices. It is a story of love and forgiveness. I loved how the story unfolded, ringing of authenticity. Acadia's feelings of guilt and fear ring true as does her desire to prove worthy of her redemption. 

This is best read as part of the series rather than as a standalone title due to the needed backstory.  The threads of redemption lend well to those who like LOTR and Narnia though the technology in the book gives it more of a present day or future feel than either of those story worlds.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts expressed are my own. 

About the Book:

For anyone who ever wondered what happened after the prince and the commoner rode off into the sunset…

How far would you go atone for your past?

Acadia’s life hangs on the edge of a knife.

A science fantasy romance with found family, rags to royalty, & slow burn romance.

Torn between her new identity and the demons of her past, she battles increasing prejudice and her own insecurities.

When a series of mysterious disappearances threatens to ignite a devastating war, Acadia sees a chance for redemption and volunteers for a diplomatic mission to her homeland.

New allies are added to her number—a genius mechanic and a young combat prodigy—but the team struggles to work together as a cohesive unit.

As the web of deceptions draws tighter around Acadia, she is startled to discover an insidious enemy much closer to home.

Inspired by Lord of the Rings, Sword Art Online, & The Chronicles of Narnia.