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Ember and Ash

Pamela Freeman (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Castings World #
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.63

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersVengeance-Driven

Synopsis

Two peoples have been fighting over the same land for a thousand years. Invaders crushed the original inhabitants and ancient powers have reluctantly given way to newer magics. But Ember was to change all this with a wedding to bind these warring people together-- until her future goes up in flames. Ember's husband-to-be is murdered by a vengeful elemental god, who sees peace as a breach of faith. Set on retribution, she enlists the help of Ash, son of a seer. Together they will pit themselves against elementals of fire and ice in a last attempt to end the conflicts that have scarred their past.

Is Ember and Ash appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Parents should know this book contains murder, violence in battles against elemental gods, and themes of vengeance and grief. The conflict involves warfare between cultures and confrontations with powerful supernatural beings.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death of a loved one, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the quest for revenge after a tragic murder and the epic battle against fire and ice elementals to bring peace.

Tags

Revenge FantasyElemental MagicEpic QuestCultural Fantasy