Mountain and Ash

Megan O'Russell

Sep 2021 · Ena of Ilbrea Book 2 · Ink Worlds Press · Narrated by Alexandra Hunter

About this audiobook

The Guilds are not her only enemy.

Ena has pledged herself to the Black Bloods’ cause, spending months saving children from the grips of the Sorcerers Guild. But freedom demands a steeper price.

Following her heart has led Ena through danger and to a sanctuary she never dreamt existed. Surrounded by magic, a future free of blood and pain seem within her grasp. But hope and love have never been a part of her story.

As danger haunts her home, a powerful force demands her aid in murder. Refusing will endanger everyone she cares for―taking an innocent life is more than her soul can bear.

When death comes for Ena, will she lose her heart or her life?

Ratings and reviews

Have I mentioned how much I absolutely love Finn? So far he’s my favorite side character. I love his relationship with Ena. They’re basically best friends at this point and I am here for it! Ena seems to have matured more this round as she seems to have made a place for herself among the Black Bloods. I found myself sharing her irritation and frustration with the kid gloves that the everyone seemed to use around her. Liam is kind of irritating me with his dismissive attitude. So much angst. Communication goes a long way my guy. I mean, I love you but I don’t like you right now. The mystery surrounding Emmet is still that. A mystery. He’s made a name for the himself but no one really knows why. So I’m very curious about that. I feel like he’s hiding something from Ena and I’m anxious to find out what/if it is. This book seems to lag a little bit. But it definitely picks up the further you get into it. The smuggling of the sorci children kept me on edge with anticipation. I loved all the kids but I gotta admit that Evie and Dorran were close favorites. Evie is a smart and strong kid for her age but when you live at the mercy of the Guilds you have to be. Overall, I loved the book. The world building in the series just keeps getting better. Although it didn’t have a ton of action, it made up for it with the banter between Ena and Finn. Looking forward to the next one! The narrator does an amazing job. I love the levels of her depth of emotion.

This has been a fun world to follow along with Ena, the Black Bloods, and the Guild. We get to see how Ena works alongside Finn with rescuing those who are prized. I must admit that I’m a big fan of Finn. The journeys are fun and full of angst and anticipation waiting to see what happens next. For me, the book was a bit slow at times but overall it was a enjoyable listen. The narrator did wonderful. The variety of tones and variations used were great and easy to follow. I’m eager to see what happens because that hook really got me there at the end.

This next adventure is full of new terrors, new adventures and betrayal. I absolutely loved this book, the story was epic and the adventure non stop. Can’t wait to see what happens next. I listened to the audiobook for this, the book was epic and the narrator did a fantastic job.

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