Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted by Rose City Reader, where we share the first sentence (or so) of the books we are reading, along with initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
Name: The Beautiful Ashes (Broken Destiny #1)
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Number of Pages: 384 pages in eBook
Published: August 26th, 2014 by Harlequin
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Historical Fiction, Romance
In a world of shadows, anything is possible. Except escaping your fate.
Ever since she was a child, Ivy has been gripped by visions of strange realms just beyond her own. But when her sister goes missing, Ivy discovers the truth is far worse—her hallucinations are real, and her sister is trapped in a parallel realm. And the one person who believes her is the dangerously attractive guy who’s bound by an ancient legacy to betray her.
Adrian might have turned his back on those who raised him, but that doesn’t mean he can change his fate…no matter how strong a pull he feels toward Ivy. Together they search for the powerful relic that can save her sister, but Adrian knows what Ivy doesn’t: that every step brings Ivy closer to the truth about her own destiny, and a war that could doom the world. Sooner or later, it will be Ivy on one side and Adrian on the other. And nothing but ashes in between…
This is a feature from my November Random Reads and honestly, I haven’t started reading it since I’m still taking my time absorbing Stone Cold Touch (An excuse for not having the needed reading time. Fail). The very reason I’m featuring this today is because I’m really thinking of reading it alongside my current read. Not advisable, I know. I’ve already peeked on it and I’m so convinced that this is going to be something I would like, though it’s really too early to tell. Don’t you think?
Anyway, here’s the book’s beginning:
“I’m twenty, and already, I’ve got nothing left to lose. That’s why I didn’t care that Bennington, Vermont, looked like a postcard for autumn in the country. The two-story bed-and-breakfast I pulled up to was no different. It even had a white picket fence and a steady swirl of sunset-colored leaves drifting down from the many trees in the yard.”
I really wonder why on earth she’s saying that there’s already nothing left to lose at twenty. Something terrible could have happened for her to say this. Something life changing and hope wreaking. I’m really intrigued now. I really should start reading this to find out. And, who doesn’t care about a postcard worthy autumn view? I love autumn though I haven’t seen such a scene. I’ve only seen it on TV (Thank you National Geographic Channel 🙂 ), but everything about it is amazing I think. The country I’m currently residing only have two seasons which includes a lot of rain and searing summer heat. Go figure. LOL! 😀
You could share book beginnings on your current read too. Comment the link of your own Book Beginnings on Fridays so I can check it out and have an idea of amazing books that I would want to read. Come on! Join us! 😀
This female protagonist sounds sassy, I like it 🙂 & the book cover is stunning too; hope you enjoy this one! 🙂
I’m so excited about it 🙂
Gorgeous cover. Should be a good read.
ENJOY!!
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Book Beginnings
I’ve started reading this and the first couple of chapters were pretty intense 🙂
Love the descriptions of the setting in Vermont…who wouldn’t want to go to that B & B? Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
I agree. Thank you too babe ♥
That cover is stunning!
I’ve been through Vermont and it really is a beautiful state!
I wish I could visit Vermont too. 🙂
The opening makes me want to know more. I’d love to be at that B&B in Vermont. But how sad to have “nothing left to lose” at age 20!
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I think I already figured out why she’s having those thoughts 🙂
I’m not sure if I should be jealous for only having two seasons 😉
I think you shouldn’t. It’s in their extremes and so unpredictable like you’re enjoying frying your butt under the sun then a minute later, it would be raining dungeons and dragons. LOL.
This sounds like an interesting read. I like the sound of the narrator. It’s sad that at 20 she already feels like she has nothing left to lose.
She’s a really troubled girl. That I figured.
Nice description of the leaves and I’m also wondering why she feels so hopeless at only 20. That’s so young.
I wish I could tell you now, but that won’t ruin the surprise of my review. 😀
Sounds like an interesting read. I hope you’re enjoying it.
Sharon @ Sharon’s Book Nook!
The first couple of chapters were intense. Enjoying so far 🙂
Sounds intriguing. Nice cover, and I do like that part about the postcard-perfect autumn scenery. Hope you love the book. Happy reading, and thanks for the blog visit!
Enjoying the book so far. Thank you too babe ♥
I’m curious what that “relic” is … Thanks for coming by my blog Nyze! Enjoy your weekend!
Haven’t figured it out yet. Have a great week ♥