The Bond of Ember (The Witches of Innsbrook - Prequel) by Viola Nichols - Review #5
Series: The Witches of Innsbrook - Prequel
Author: Viola Nichols
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
I'm yet to read any others in the series, but as a prequel novella, I enjoyed this read. It was a quick read and although there was limited world-building and expansion on external/secondary characters, I feel when moving onto the Witches of Innsbrook Series, it will make more sense. Sarri - our FMC- starts out with an almost sheltered, immature personality and doesn't seem to grasp the bigger picture.
Perigorn - our MMC - is definitely the more mature and caring of the two, not hesitating to help Sarri. The timeline of it can be a bit jarring so maybe some more indication as to how long Sarri was caged etc would help flesh it out more, making their relationship grow at a steady pace. This book offers some spice that adds another element, but due to the short nature of the book, there aren't too many scenes as it would take away from the main story too much.
I'm curious to read on with the Series to help answer some questions, and that is what a book is sometimes meant to do. It doesn't have to be a story that ends all wrapped up in a neat bow, but makes you eager to learn more by reading on. I want to learn more about Sarri after her return home, the War that claimed her mother, how she maintained a relationship with Perigorn over the years.
I was grateful to receive this ARC and I'm keen to read more from this author in the future.
Perigorn - our MMC - is definitely the more mature and caring of the two, not hesitating to help Sarri. The timeline of it can be a bit jarring so maybe some more indication as to how long Sarri was caged etc would help flesh it out more, making their relationship grow at a steady pace. This book offers some spice that adds another element, but due to the short nature of the book, there aren't too many scenes as it would take away from the main story too much.
I'm curious to read on with the Series to help answer some questions, and that is what a book is sometimes meant to do. It doesn't have to be a story that ends all wrapped up in a neat bow, but makes you eager to learn more by reading on. I want to learn more about Sarri after her return home, the War that claimed her mother, how she maintained a relationship with Perigorn over the years.
I was grateful to receive this ARC and I'm keen to read more from this author in the future.
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