From Burning Ashes

Collector Series, Book 4

By: Stacey Marie Brown

Narrated by: Amy Landon

This war is not being played on a battlefield.

Killed by the man she loves, not even death is kind to Zoey.

Neither life nor her fae powers will let her go in peace.

In this final installment, Zoey's strength, determination, and trust are put to the ultimate test. In the fight to protect the people she loves and stop DMG from experimenting on fae, humans, and animals to create soldiers, she learns the reality of how far Dr. Rapava will go to achieve his ultimate mission.

Of course, Rapava is not the only one willing to go to extremes. Vadik is hunting Ryker, and there is nothing he won't do to get back the property he feels is his: both Ryker and the Stone of Destiny.

To end one evil, Zoey might have to make a deal with another. One she won't be able to get out of. And it could be the worst decision she ever made.

©2016 Stacey Marie Brown (P)2016 Stacey Marie Brown

My opinion

My opinion is that this series could have easily been condensed by half or at least by a third just my opinion

the audio is weird

I've listened to all four of the books but for some reason it's like the piece in pieces of dialogue. it wasn't like that in the other books. I understand editing is needed but for some reason they didn't smooth it out in this one. the overall story is pretty good. the happy ending wrap up

Suuuuper Sprite!

Suuuuuuper Sprite was by far my favorite Lol I haven't laughed so hard throughout a book in a long time! Loved this series!!

AMAZING!!

This, the final book in the series did not disappoint!! it's full of action and story twists and turns. The reader continues on Zoey and Riker's journey as they try to fight to not only stay together but to stay alive. So much happens that you can't stop listening.
I will warn you, I had tears throughout the epilogue.
Another great series by Stacey Marie Brown.

🌟🌟🌟🌟💫

𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔: PNR Romance, Fae, Urban Fantasy, Enemies to Lovers
𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
𝑷𝑶𝑽: FMC
𝑻𝑾: Loss of a family member, abuse received in foster care

Book 4 is definitely the epic conclusion that I had hoped for in this series. This book has so many twists and turns for Zoey and Ryker as they finish out this series, and I loved the moments with Sprig & Cryogen. Cryogen has definitely grown on me

I will need to figure int what other books are in this world as I absolutely love it.

This was just like the first three books, this was another one I just couldn't put down & the audiobook was so well done. The narrator did an amazing job bring this story to life.

Sound technicalities, but good conclusion!

I loved the first three books, and I was both excited and dreading the conclusion. It's always like that with a good series! This did not disappoint. All the tension, all the questions, all the unknowns are finally clicking into place. It felt like a good closing to a fast paced, action filled, heartache enduring story. Well done. I love the characters in this series, every one of them! The relationship between Ryker and Zoey feels real, with ups and downs and frustrations. It wasn't the average love at first sight, too, which was refreshing. Kroygen (not sure how you spell his name) and Sprig's banter was hilarious. Speaking of Sprig, he is the absolute best! I adored him. I was a honey-loving sprite monkey! The voices Amy Landon did for each character fit them well, but the one she did for Sprig was PERFECT.

There was some voice technicalities in this book, at times it would switch and sound a little echo-y. It was less in the last half of the book, but definitely noticeable in the first half. That said, it didn't annoy me enough to shut off the story at any time. Just a heads up in case that kind of stuff bugs you. :)

by far the best

I'm not sure if i just got used to the narrator's but this was by far the best of the series.

Exciting conclusion

Everything has led to this. What an epic conclusion to this four part series.

“𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘞𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘕𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘶𝘴: 𝘋𝘔𝘎, 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘢𝘵𝘩, 𝘝𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘬. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘥, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘸, 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘵.”

I pretty much breezed through this final book. There was so much happening, and so much suspense and action that it was easy to keep on listening.

I read some other reviews complaining that this series left unanswered questions, but knowing that there are TEN more books in this universe, I’m not too worried. What I am, though, is ready to move onto the 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 Saga!

What this book is giving:
✅ Evil scientist
✅ Found Family
✅ Suspense and action
✅ “5 years later”
✅ Setting things up for more?

Look out for:
⚠️ Attempted rape
⚠️ Descriptions of violence
⚠️ Mentions of human trafficking

Rating:

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ½ /5

Good series

Interesting characters. Decently thought out story, inventive which is good. Editor maybe yanked a few sections out due to our common sense of what should be next or elaborated on abruptly didnt even get mentioned again. But the author tosses in sarcasm with cute antics where needed, a love story, and thrills with anxiety when needed so I’d say a good series of books! All I can say is I want a talking monkey for sure… and I love honey too

THE BEST BOOK OF 2016

Yes, I'm not afraid to put this out there. This was my favorite audiobook of 2016. Well anything written by Stacey Marie Brown and narrated by Amy Landon will always find their way to my top list.

Normally my reviews are longer (yes longer than this one lol) because I over think. However, the less I say the more intrigued you will be. The series has ended and I am parts excited by how perfectly written the story played out and sad because these are characters I've grown to love are gone.

When an author can depict an emotion with words that make you feel all of what is being said, then they've not only done their job, but did it well. This is how I feel about Brown's From Burning Ashes. None of the characters had it easy. From the beginning it has been a race to survive. And while listening, all I could say was "can they catch a break?" lol.

FBA is everything I'd hoped it would be and some. It was heart-pounding, heartfelt and a pure adrenaline rush as Zoey, Ryker and Sprig fought to the death against their pursuants.

Stacey once again proves herself in the finale of an amazing series. She had me worried for a moment, but she never seems to disappoint her listeners. Even though her cliffhangers have cliffhangers. FBA has become another favorite to be cherished and housed in my heart for life!

Amy Landon outshines herself in this performance. She has a knack for delivering believable emotions the touches the soul. Kudos for the team-up of an amazing author and equally amazing narrator!