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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Fire From Embers" by C.M. Johnston.]

For her entire life, Shae has been told she is cursed due to her mismatched eyes. One day, she learns that her curse is related to a growing darkness that threatens to overtake the land. She must go on a journey to stop it. After leaving where she grew up, enemies follow her wherever she goes. She also meets an Elemental named Faelan on her journey. She is unsure of his intentions, but the pair keep meeting. Will Shae learn the truth about her curse? Dive into Fire From Embers by C.M. Johnston to find out.

Johnston created a vivid fantasy world. As Shae traveled the world, she met a diverse cast of characters. Faelan is an Elemental, a species that can control different elements and live far longer than humans. There were normal humans, sorcerers, and other creatures as well. There was also an interesting political situation that was a significant part of the plot. The world was thoroughly developed and easy to imagine.

Additionally, I thought the character dynamics were interesting. Shae faced many enemies, but one of particular interest could be almost described as her nemesis. Commander Drask, a man who enjoys tormenting others, took every opportunity to torture Shae. He was unrelenting in his quest. The increasingly deadly relationship between the two helped to move the plot along and was horrifyingly fascinating to read about.

I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I am taking off one star due to the number of errors I encountered while reading. The book could use additional proofreading. Other than the errors, there was nothing that I disliked about this book. The characters were dynamic, and the plot moved along quickly. It would appeal to those who enjoy fantasy with hints of romance. There is some strong language, but I believe those ages sixteen and up would be able to enjoy Fire From Embers. I thoroughly hope to read more by Johnston in the future!

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Sua resenha de Fire From Embers, de C.M. Johnston, está muito bem construída e transmite entusiasmo e envolvimento com a leitura. Gostei especialmente de como você destacou a construção do mundo fantástico e a diversidade de personagens — isso mostra o cuidado da autora em criar um universo rico e vívido. A descrição da relação entre Shae e o cruel Comandante Drask também chama atenção, adicionando uma tensão que claramente impulsiona a trama e prende o leitor.

Seu comentário sobre a dinâmica entre Shae e Faelan também desperta curiosidade, já que essa ambiguidade nas intenções costuma tornar as interações mais intrigantes. É interessante que, apesar das falhas de revisão, você ainda tenha mantido uma avaliação bastante positiva — isso mostra o quanto o conteúdo foi cativante.

O equilíbrio entre fantasia, aventura e toques de romance parece bem construído. Concordo com sua indicação etária, e sua resenha cumpre bem o papel de recomendar o livro a quem curte esse tipo de narrativa.

Oh my God, I'm not into reading fantasy, but this book sounds so, so good and different (in its way ) from the other books in this genre. It makes me want to read it asap! And the cover? It is absolutely stunning, it even makes it more appealing
I also have to congratulate you on your review, it is very well done, especially because it allures readers (it even works on readers who don't like fantasy much, like me!) to embark on this fantastic adventure with such an interesting protagonist like Shae! (I personally would like to learn the truth about her assumed curse already).

Now I simply must read this. I’m on a search to find a book so immersive that it will feel as though I am a part of the story myself. After this review, I think I’ve found just the book.