Embergold

De: Rachelle Nelson

Narrado por: Aimee Lilly

Fire dreamed of water, but the first sip would be its last.

Gilde has spent her life isolated in the wild marshlands, a place too wet for the dragon to go. She’s safe there, according to her father. So why is he asking her to leave with him now that she has come of age? There is more to Gilde’s family than she knows, and debts need to be paid.

Betrayed and shattered, she wakes in a crumbling mountain castle with the beast of her nightmares. Except this dragon speaks like a man and reads books. His kindness confuses her and opens a forgotten longing in her heart, all while Gilde plans her escape from a mountain full of secrets.

This place can unveil her past and why she was sacrificed to the beast—truths that may put both their lives in danger if they can’t learn to trust each other. But how can Gilde ever trust again? Especially after she discovers what dragons truly are.

©2025 Rachelle Nelson (P)2025 Oasis Audio

What fantasy should be!

absolutely loved it. I also love her other book. Many fantasy authors I can’t stand because it’s all dark and shady and no light in the stories. Rachelle writes story’s with mystery intrigue and yet still instills hope and love in them. Absolutely love it.

This story warmed my heart

This book was better than expected. Loss, love, betrayal, and kindness. I was intrigued from the start and didn’t want to put it down. It was hard not to love and root for some of the characters. The only reason I give it a 4/5 is because there were parts of the story that gave me some serious “Beauty and the Beast” vibes. It didn’t ruin the story though. Overall great book, satisfying ending.

Gorgeous Love Story

Beautiful love story with knowing your identity and worth and sacrifice for love. Starts a little slow but when it gets to the really good stuff it stays that way for the remainder.

One of the BEST BOOKS I've EVER Read!!!

What is there to dislike about this book? From the very beginning, the writing and the narrator's performance drew me in, and I never wanted to stop reading. I honestly think I may have read this all in one sitting if I could have. The story was amazing, twisting in ways that surprised me. The analogy it provides about sin nature, struggling with sin, and how one is freed from it was sooooo cool! The characters were so well done, all different and all believable and intriguing. And the romance, oh my word, it was so perfect and sweet! I was also very impressed with the narrator, her ability to portray each of individual's voices so well that I knew who was speaking before it actually said, and on top of that, The emotional weight of her performance was really phenomenal. What else can I say, I LOVED this book! This is the kind of writing and stories we need more of in the world.

Clever and Beautiful Tale of Sacrifice

Embergold is a tale of betrayal, love and sacrifice. Gilde lives in the marshes with her aloof but protective father, cousin Gunter and his wife, Isa. Gilde's father is being pursued by a dragon, and Gilde must remain in the marsh for her safety. But, things may not be what they seem, and after a harrowing betrayal, Gilde must learn to trust the beast that holds her captive or risk losing her life to power-hungry sources that will stop at nothing to gain what they seek.

Like Nelson's debut novel, Sky of Seven Colors, this tale is about the gifts that everyone hass and the danger of trusting in the gifts instead of the giver. It is a story that explores genuine love and the monstrosity wwithin us all and the love that can vanquish our darker components. I loved the concept of ""Sparks," (unique abilities that many have, gifts). Gilde was naive but endearing. I loved Petra, the older woman in the story. Wil was my favorite character, so protective but conflicted and battling the fire within him.

Aimee Lilly is a superb narrator and truly brought the story to life with immersive emotion. I especially loved her portrayal of Wil when he was in his dragon form. I also loved the German accents she used for the secondary characters and her menacing portrayal of Gilde's father. The stellar nnarration kept me riveted.

Thoroughly recommended for those who enjoy dragon tales, stories inspired by Beauty and the Beasst, and redemption tales that explore the true meaning of sacrifice.
God bless you all.