Of Fire and Ash (Fairy Queens, #3)

by Amber Argyle

The fae are watching, waiting . . .

Nelay must keep her forbidden sight hidden from the fae at all costs, for their attention always brings death and destruction. But as the drought worsens, it becomes harder and harder not to use her sight to provide for her family. And then the worst happens.

Only Nelay's sight will allow her to save her family.

With the fae already watching - waiting for Nelay to slip up - she has to be more careful than ever not to reveal her sight. Because if the fae realize she can see them, nothing will stop them from claiming her for their dark purpose.

Can Nelay keep her forbidden sight hidden long enough to save her family? Or will the fae catch her in their wicked web?

Two immortal queens. A dying magic. A world to save . . .

• ISBN10: 0997639008
• ISBN13: 9780997639001
• Publish Date: 8 July 2016
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Starling Books
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 72
• Language: English

Reviews

[Kim Deister]

Of Fire and Ash Of Fire and Ash is a short novella in the Fairy Queens series by Amber Argyle. It introduces us to Nelay, a young girl who had spent her life hiding the reality of her special gift... the fact that she could see fairies. Her mother had taught her from a very young age to avoid them at all costs. For one thing, the help of a fairy meant a very high price would have to be paid. In addition, it could bring her to the attention of the priestesses, taking her away to a life apart from your family. But Nelay learns that sometimes it is a price worth paying, or is it?
 
This is a short read, but a great back story to the upcoming Summer Queen!
 
My Recommendation
 
While you could probably read Summer Queen without it, it adds quite a bit to Nelay's story!

[inlibrisveritas]

Of Fire and Ash is a novella in the Fairy Queens series, coming between Winter Queen and Summer Queen. It follows a young Nelay, before the events of the second book, and focuses on her journey into becoming a Priestess. Nelay is the daughter of a sheep farmers in a land where droughts are claiming their ability to make a living. One of my favorite things about Amber’s books are the images she paints for the scenery. I loved being able to visualize the dry land with it’s prickly scrub brush, and dangerous animals. Nelay is only 9 years old in this novella and I’m already in awe of how strong she is. She carries a sling and a spear, and can use both. She is capable of hunting for herself and traversing the land alone. It really sets a precedent for what she will be like in Summer Queen, and I can’t wait to see how she’s grown up. The story surrounding her family was sort of heartbreaking, and at other times increasingly frustrating. It does seem unlikely that they will make an appearance in the next book, but I’m very curious to see how they are faring and what they think of Nelay in her new role.

[tweetybugshouse]

Wow i love all the different types of fairies in this story, i love how you really get to know the characters and i totally hooked on what in store. I really dislike her brother and hope he gets his just desserts somewhere down the line and that her mother heals after all her loss.