A Sword from the Embers

Heir Comes to Rise, Book 5

By: Chloe C. Peñaranda

Narrated by: Elisabeth Lagelee

When a true heir awakens, a returning past can break. And when war follows, a lifelong vow may shatter.

A RISE . . .

Awakening from a dark defeat, Faythe discovers a greater threat to the life she took back. Staggering truths will challenge her and reveal that some bonds were forged to defy. With the battle lost, the war has just begun, and as an enemy is captured, it soon becomes clear a storm can be tamed but never bottled.

A THRONE . . .

Her return to Rhyenelle stirs Faythe's rival to the throne. In this new twist of fate, against the pressures of the court, it's a test of strength and will to keep her cunning cousin at bay. Two hands reaching for a crown is a challenge bound to end in blood, but which one will bleed for their right to reign?

A PHOENIX . . .

Still, no conflict in the realm can match that which began long ago. The time is now for Faythe to face her title of heir before kingdom. But not without the help of those tied in destiny may the Phoenix Queen rise should all burn and fall.

©2022 Chloe C. Peñaranda (P)2023 Tantor

Such a great story

I loved this series. I cannot wait for the next book. Please do not leave me hanging too long.
I highly recommend this series.

well written plot twists

Can't wait for the next book. The Character development and growth are good. The storyline keeps getting better and better.

there is to much left

it's a lot of unanswered questions. while I liked the action I am disappointed about the ending of this story

Oooh that ending! 🔥 ✨ 🗡️

I know, I know, I rated the rest of the series 5 stars, but I have to say, while I absolutely loved this book, the pacing was a bit off. I am in love with these characters and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series when it’s available! And I have to say, I did not see that ending coming! The first chunk of the book dragged a bit, but the middle and definitely the end DELIVERED! I laughed, I cried, I screamed, I yelled “you’re an idiot” - so good!

I also want to caveat that I did consume via audiobook and while this narrator is the same as the previous 3 books, it felt as though it took her a few too many chapters to re-unite with these characters and their voices so that also may have impacted my perception of the pacing early in the book. By about a third in the narration was back to the characters and voices I recognized and I was instantly more engaged!

Still in my top 5 series and one of my absolute favorite authors!

Overall: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Narration: 🎧 🎧 🎧.5
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️.5

LOVE this story; narration was horrible

I love love love this series - and this book was incredible. But the narrator was awful.