Book: Aether & Ash by Fabins
Reviewed by IvI
Rating: 4.5/5
This book was an amazing fantasy adventure! It was funny, dark, intriguing, spicy, with magical world-building and a plotline full of mysteries and political intrigue.
In a world where wielding Aether came with status, Mirabelle was born powerless, a commoner bound to scrub linens. I really liked her character; she was so straightforward, and her thoughts and responses were always a bit childish, but so fun to read! She wasn't all that naive for a 19-year-old.
Damien, on the other hand, was more complex, being the Young Sovereign Heir and older. I also enjoyed his POV, but the almost insta-love could’ve been maybe a "little less" insta 😅 Still, their relationship was really interesting to read nonetheless! They had a lot of ups and downs, too many secrets and half-truths, but that was mostly because they had a really hard time trusting each other, not because they wanted to be deceptive ❣️
Fabin’s descriptions of the Realms and the creatures were truly amazing. I absolutely enjoyed them and was completely immersed in this fantastic world. The magic system was just as fascinating; although I’d love to know more about it, about all the powers they can wield, about every Clan and their differences, and about the Tameable and Untameable creatures.
And the ending! We knew something was coming… but that was brutal! And I loved it! Obviously, I was left craving more ❤️🔥 I spent my whole Sunday reading this book! I couldn’t put it down, and I wish there was more of it! So now I'll be "patiently" waiting for the sequel 👀
These are the Tropes you'll find inside this story:
🖤 Dark Fantasy Story
🍃 Elemental Magic
⚔️ Deadly Trials
🔥 Intense Romance
❤️🔥 Devoted MMC
💀 Fierce FMC
🐲 Terrifying Otherworldly Creatures
💔 Secrets & Deceptions
🗡️ Torture & Lots of Gore