Ember and Stone

Megan O'Russell

Jul 2021 · Ena of Ilbrea Book 1 · Ink Worlds Press · Narrated by Alexandra Hunter

About this audiobook

Ena never hoped for a peaceful life. She never dreamt she’d become a killer either.

Ilbrea: A country mercilessly ruled by the seven Guilds where commoners struggle to survive—no one knows the cost of survival better than illegal healer Ena Ryeland. Ena is offered a life of freedom and a chance to fight the Guilds. But she can’t win the battle alone...

A myth to guide her journey.

A brother she thought she’d lost.

A ghost to steal her fear.

A man to steal her heart.

An impossible enemy. A hope for freedom. Ena is the only one with a chance of fighting the Guilds—if she can survive long enough to try.

Ratings and reviews

Ena becomes a orphan when her home has been suddenly taken away. She finds a home with a local till one fateful day, all of it disappears. When the Guild takes whatever and whoever they want Ena must chose which path to take. I loved the addition of Emmett, Liam and Finn. Liam is a interesting character and I can’t wait to see what may evolve later. Finn is my book bestie! He is a totally and hoot and always thinking of food. I enjoyed the world building, and I can’t wait to learn more about this secret group and the stones. I highly recommend the audiobook. The author did a wonderful job portraying the characters. The variety of voices and inflections used were very easy to follow along.

This series is off to a great start. Ena grates on my nerves a bit but at least she’s not perfect. I’m curious what her brother is hiding from her. He’s apparently well known among the locals. Liam is an interesting character and the chemistry between him and Ena is thick. I’m enjoying Ena and Finn’s friendship. He brings some much needed humor. I’m looking forward to seeing what role Ena has in bringing down the Guilds.

In a world where magic is governed, who will stand up for hope and freedom? This book was amazing, it’s full of action, and torment and maybe a little hope. I listened to the audiobook, it was phenomenal and the narration was perfect.

About the author

Megan started writing when she discovered playing Cordelia in King Lear leaves you way too much time waiting backstage. She began her career as an author during an ill-fated trip to Oz. She hasn't stopped writing (even when living on a tour bus) since.Megan's wanderlust has led her all over the globe. When she's not planning her next escapade, she's diving into fantasy worlds where she doesn't have to worry about what rules she's supposed to follow or how many pairs of socks she can fit in her suitcase.Her love of storytelling has helped Megan weave her real-life exploits into seven different book series. From the epic fantasy world of Ilbrea to the paranormal dystopian romance of Girl of Glass, there is always is a new way to escape into adventure.Megan would love to connect with you on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok but feels obliged to warn you in advance that you will be hearing about her cats¿a lot.If you want to stay up to date on all Megan's books and adventures (and hear about her cats) you can find all her social media links, including where to sign up for her readers community at: https://linktr.ee/meganorussell