The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
I slipped up and didn't post last week. It was just too busy. I didn't post for my blogaversary this year, but I did celebrate my 14th year of blogging. We took a few days to adjust to the time change last week. Monday night, Big Girl was recognized at the local high school's varsity softball game for participating in their annual softball camp. We stayed to watch the game. It's become something that I look forward to doing with her every year. Big Boy had a double header scrimmage game on Wednesday night. He played catcher which is a new position for him, but he enjoyed it. The scoreboard wasn't working, but since we were playing a travel ball team I'm pretty sure we got crushed. Thursday was co-op day, of course. Friday, my mom came to get Little Boy for a spend the weekend with them. My parents will be taking my big kids to Gatlinburg for spring break the week after next so they wanted to focus on him this weekend. I ended up taking Big Girl to do a little clothes shopping Friday afternoon. And then both big kids had practice Friday evening. Saturday, my kids spent most of the day at my mother-in-law's house. We had a threat of bad weather (along with so many others), but thankfully things didn't get bad in our area beyond a lot of wind and lightning. Many many others had damage and even loss of life in the storms that ravaged the US yesterday.
Monday 3/3: Review of A Lady of Conscience (Somerset Stories, # 5) by Mimi Matthews (3.5 Stars)
Monday 3/10: Review of A Fire in the Sky (A Fire in the Sky, # 1) by Sophie Jordan (3.5 Stars)
Wednesday 3/12: Can't Wait for A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Today I Will Fly
Monday: Review of Midnights with You by Clare Osongco
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait Wednesday?
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Watch Me Throw the Ball
Iron & Embers (The Ashes of Thezmarr, # 1)
By: Helen Scheuerer
Publication: January 28, 2025 by Alchemy
614 pages
Genre: Adult, Fantasy
Source: Personal Kindle Library
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Goodreads description--“I’ve made no secret of what I want... You. It’s always been you.”Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends. The wars of the past may be over, but her thirst for revenge is far from quenched.
For years, she has been content with her poisons and potions for company, but when an unknown form of alchemy is used to attack a king of the midrealms, Wren’s time in the shadows comes to an end.
She’s offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor to find a cure to the dark magic threatening the kingdoms. To win her spot, she must conquer the Gauntlet, a grueling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life.
More is at play than sabotage from fellow competitors. Magic wielders are being targeted and Wren becomes tangled in a dangerous web of deception and bloodshed that puts the entire realm at risk.
But the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her—Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge.
Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both.
Peace is fragile, trust is scarce and enemies lurk around every corner… Will love heal all wounds—or will it be the most lethal poison of all?
Iron & Embers is the breathtaking first installment in the epic fantasy romance series, The Ashes of Thezmarr. With its lush world-building, sizzling chemistry, and heart-pounding action it’s perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, From Blood & Ash, and The Bridge Kingdom.
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
