As I have read Embers (Scales ‘N’ Spells series) I have been rolling the ‘whys’ and ‘wherefores’ around my mind. Why do I find this series to be such a ‘feel good’ experience? Why do some others seem to think it is not the satisfying read I find it to be?
First, the book – Embers proved to be a rich buffet of characters, world, and plot. Partially this is due to it being the final book in the series. (spin-off series exist!)
Most of AJ Sherwood’s and Jocelynn Drake’s stories end up with 4 stars from me as I find them nicely developed stories with pleasantly rounded characters, set skillfully into the alternative reality of their world, but not developed beyond what is needed to eliminate questions. Many lack the complexity of fully developed characters, world, and plot needed to take a book to the next level 5 for me. Embers took it up while remaining a positive, warm hug of a book.

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