I enjoyed this half of the duology a lot more than the first to be honest!!

It wraps up the plot that was started from the first book while following Orlana and Darius the Silent. Both raised on hatred, they are set out on a journey to destroy Darius's father's army before they arrive at Inoras. Orlana has always wanted revenge for her mother's death 800 years ago and was raised and disciplined as a warrior. Darius is a mysterious fae with many secrets and a prophecy laid out by his mother - along with the rest of his brothers.

This was good slow-burn, enemies to lovers with fae, elves, djinn, humans and other magical beings. There's a lot more battles scenes in this half of the story since you see from Orlana's POV. You also have some steam sprinkled throughout and banter between the characters. I also liked that you get to see the ending for everyone involved in the first book as well!! I just wish there was an epilogue that showed a few years down the line of the aftermath.

Disclosure: I received Embers and Ash through BookSirens and I'm voluntarily leaving this review.