Kingdom of Ash and Briars by Hannah West

She then finds herself tasked with protecting all three kingdoms as best she can to prevent the evil from taking over! But will do anything (even use dark elicromancy) to achieve it! With her power resonating in an “Elicrin Stone,” she finds herself meeting Brack and Tamarice who have elicromancer abilities as well and they find it best to train her and fulfill their purpose of keeping peace across the 3 kingdoms:īut things aren’t as they seem, when someone threatens to upset the balance and bring Elicromancers to their former glory.

The author introduces us to Bristol who realizes she has magical abilities (shapeshifting) after being brought against her will to a magical lake that awakens Elicromancers called The Water!

Now I’ll try to explain in the best way I can, why I adored this book and why you should read it too! ❤įairy tales collide in this magical debut surrounding Bristol, a kitchen maid, who finds herself becoming an elicromancer!įrom page one I was immediately transported to the world of Nissera and through Bristol’s 1st Person POV, I really felt both the worlds and the characters come to life! This book doesn’t come out for a couple days, but PLEASEdo yourself a favor and add it to your TBR if you haven’t already + read it on release day/ pre-order it if you can!! Just as a warning, there may be some fangirling ahead!! This book was all kinds of amazing! I need more!! ❤ ❤ My Thoughts: *Thank you to the publisher for sending me a review copy! This in no way influences my thoughts!*Īn immersive YA Fantasy that draws inspiration from classic fairy tales and weaves together a wonderfully crafted story that is both magical and filled with adventure! To save the kingdoms, Bristal must find the courage to show her true form. As an army of dark creatures grows closer, Bristal faces a supernatural war. Should she vow to seek the good of the world, to protect and serve mortals? Or should she follow the strength of her power, even if it leads to unknown terrors? She draws on her ability to disguise herself as a man to infiltrate a prince’s band of soldiers, and masquerades as a fairy godmother to shield a cursed princess, but time is running out. Their gifts are fraught with responsibility, and sixteen-year-old Bristal is torn between two paths. Summary: Bristal, an orphaned kitchen maid, lands in a gritty fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she is an elicromancer with a knack for shape-shifting.Īn ancient breed of immortal magic beings, elicromancers have been winnowed down to merely two – now three – after centuries of bloody conflict in the realm.

Kingdom of Ash and Briars by Hannah West