Genre: Fantasy
Synopsis:
Fear grows with each new vanishing. People believe an ancient legend has returned.
The land of Wrunwicks has been at peace for more than a hundred years. In the town of Stonebridge, Lisette’s mother was among the first to never return home. Nine years later, Lisette still mourns the loss of her mother.
With the help of her friends, Lisette embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the vanishings. Throughout her journey, Lisette unlocks the secrets to a land born of conflict and betrayal – and discovers the truth about herself. Along the way, she will meet the fair folk of Evergreen Forest and confront the monsters that invade her land.
Flowers and Ash is a magical tale of love, hope, and courage.
My Review:
“Flowers and Ash” by Brenda Baker is about a girl, Lisette, who wants to find the reason behind the sudden vanishing of people in her land, Wrunwicks. Lisette from Stonebridge, a town in Wrunwicks, along with her friends, set on a quest to solve the mystery that no one dares.
Lisette lives in a world where women are only meant for household work. Even in our real world, some people think that’s what women are capable of. When Lisette said she wished to go on a journey to reveal the truth, she didn’t get the full support initially. She was so determined to follow her heart’s will, and I loved her for that.
Her friends were eager to join her on her journey, and together, they travelled to many places. I really liked reading about their adventures in the book because I love the travel trope, which is one of my favourite tropes. The team were all humans and possessed no powers except Lisette, whose power was revealed only at the very end of the book. So, for most of the book, she was human and made many realistic decisions, which made the story feel connected. I appreciate the book’s abundance of logical and practical elements; it’s something I genuinely adore about it.
The whole concept of the book was so fascinating. It felt so real, like there are possibilities that even our world might be flooded with monsters if there are monster realms and if the doorway between ours and theirs had a rift. That’s the plot of the story. One thing I am not satisfied with is the cover of the book. I feel like it could have been better.
I love Florette’s presents in the book. She was a little fairy with wings and accompanied Lisette throughout the book. Other than Florette, so little importance was given to other side characters, which, from my perspective, is a con. But that didn’t affect the whole awesomeness of the story.
“Flowers and Ash” by Brenda Baker is an exciting story of determination and adventure in a world that mixes real-life situations with fantasy. If you enjoy stories with a blend of logical storytelling and imaginative realms, then give this book a try.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.8 / 5
*Thanks to the author for providing me with a copy of the book. I was compensated for the time and effort required to read and review the book, but my opinions remain honest and unaffected.*
Book links:
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About the Author:
Brenda Baker lives with her husband in Labrador City, Canada. She has a BA and a B.Ed. from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Starting a blog in 2015, Brenda rediscovered her love of creative writing. Three years later, she published her debut poetry collection, Finding Their Way Home. She published her first novel, Flowers and Ash, in 2023.
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I’m so happy you enjoyed the story! I’d also like to thank you for providing such an honest review. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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