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How far are you willing to go for love?
When Prince Arnion volunteers to infiltrate the prison colony of Gehenna, romance is the last thing on his mind. Rescuing its inhabitants is his only priority. But the corruption in Gehenna runs deep, fueled by the obsessions of its fanatical leader--a king rumored to devour human hearts.
To succeed, Arnion must conceal his identity from the people he's been sent to save, including a young woman he's inexplicably drawn to. And when her life is threatened by two merciless guards, the prince risks everything to stop them. Afterward, she wants nothing to do with him or his promises of rescue. But she starts to realize there's more to Arnion than meets the eye, and what he's about to unleash on Gehenna will change everything.
ASIN: B0BKTH25BC
Published: October 26th 2022 |
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My Review
Tech gadgets and allegory? Yep!
If allegory is your thing then Beauty From Ashes will be right up your alley. But allegory in a sci-fi setting? Yes, it can be done and it can work. Pamela Hart's book is quite different from anything that I have read recently, more like a long time, really.
I will say that allegory runs through every aspect of this story. It's a parallel that is easy to follow if you know even a little of your Bible. There were places in the story where I felt vaguely unsettled, however, they did make me think and try to analyze why I was uncomfortable.
Where Beauty From Ashes shines is in Pamela Hart's vividly painted settings. One could almost smell the smoke, taste the grit, hear the crying, and feel the despair. But things are not left there. No, it is only when things are at their darkest that the light can come. But first,sacrifices must be made and trust built before hope can come and chains broken.
I would like to note here that this story is better for older teens and adults as it gets a bit dark and gritty in places.
There is a lot in Beauty From Ashes. It is an easy read, not overly long, but I think it may be one of those stories that will mean different things to different people. It may be a concept, a simple thought, or a reminder, but each reader will have to seek for it themselves...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Beauty From Ashes by Pamela Hart a 3.5 Bark rating.
If allegory is your thing then Beauty From Ashes will be right up your alley. But allegory in a sci-fi setting? Yes, it can be done and it can work. Pamela Hart's book is quite different from anything that I have read recently, more like a long time, really.
I will say that allegory runs through every aspect of this story. It's a parallel that is easy to follow if you know even a little of your Bible. There were places in the story where I felt vaguely unsettled, however, they did make me think and try to analyze why I was uncomfortable.
Where Beauty From Ashes shines is in Pamela Hart's vividly painted settings. One could almost smell the smoke, taste the grit, hear the crying, and feel the despair. But things are not left there. No, it is only when things are at their darkest that the light can come. But first,sacrifices must be made and trust built before hope can come and chains broken.
I would like to note here that this story is better for older teens and adults as it gets a bit dark and gritty in places.
There is a lot in Beauty From Ashes. It is an easy read, not overly long, but I think it may be one of those stories that will mean different things to different people. It may be a concept, a simple thought, or a reminder, but each reader will have to seek for it themselves...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Beauty From Ashes by Pamela Hart a 3.5 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Pamela Hart
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Pamela Hart is the author of Beauty from Ashes and City of a Thousand Tears. Raised on a steady diet of fantasy, science fiction and anime, she spent most of her childhood failing to acquire a Boston accent. Since then, she has slurped ramen in Ikebukuro, stampeded through flamenco lessons in Granada, and splashed her way across a fishpond for the Milkman Triathlon in Dexter. During her travels, she tends to overpack horrendously, but never regrets cramming her backpack full of books to devour along the way. She wanders the planet with Joe, the love of her life, and her adorably maniacal Boston terriers, Willy and Marvin.
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