Legacy of Ash, Matthew Ward
Legacy of Ash, Matthew Ward
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Legacy of Ash

Author: Matthew Ward

Narrator: Suzannah Hampton

Unabridged: 28 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 11/05/2019

Synopsis

Legacy of Ash is an unmissable fantasy debut--an epic tale of intrigue and revolution, soldiers and assassins, ancient magic and the eternal clash of empires.   A shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic.   Ruling families -- once protectors of justice and democracy -- now plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives. Blinded by ambition, they remain heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire.   Yet as Tressia falls, heroes rise.   Viktor Akadra is the Republic's champion. A warrior without equal, he hides a secret that would see him burned as a heretic.   Josiri Trelan is Viktor's sworn enemy. A political prisoner, he dreams of reigniting his mother's failed rebellion.   And yet Calenne Trelan, Josiri's sister, seeks only to break free of their tarnished legacy; to escape the expectation and prejudice that haunts the family name.   As war spreads across the Republic, these three must set aside their differences in order to save their home. Yet decades of bad blood are not easily set aside. And victory -- if it comes at all -- will demand a darker price than any of them could have imagined.    

About Matthew Ward

Matthew Ward has frequently been accused of living in worlds of his own imagination, though really he lives near Nottingham with his extremely patient wife and several attention-seeking cats.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on December 07, 2019

Achievement unlocked: This is the 100th ARC/Review Copy I’ve read and reviewed! Review Copy provided by the publisher—Orbit—in exchange for an honest review. Legacy of Ash is an epic fantasy debut aptly designed for well-seasoned epic fantasy readers, and I wouldn’t recommend newcomers to the genr......more

Goodreads review by James on August 09, 2019

I enjoyed this! LEGACY OF ASH is another debut coming out this year that’s certainly worth a look if you’re into slightly more historical-feeling epic fantasy. It’s an interesting mix – it was pitched to me as A GAME OF THRONES meets Bernard Cromwell, and I don’t think that’s too far off the mark. I......more

Goodreads review by LIsa Noell "Rocking the chutzpah!" on March 19, 2022

My thanks to Orbit Books, Netgalley and the Author Matthew Ward. I have a love for Epic Fantasy and Grimdark. Because I love it so hard, I don't read too much of it. When I do I'm exceedingly picky! This was Epic Fantasy at its finest. I'm truly amazed by now much I loved this first book. It had a l......more

Goodreads review by Jade on May 19, 2023

7.71 on CAWPILE. I need to start book 2. Right now.......more

Goodreads review by Nick on December 29, 2019

LEGACY OF ASH begins in the middle of a hotbed of action and events that have already taken place to set up the current situation. The Tressian Republic has accomplished much and acquired a good amount of territory leading up to this point. However, they are threatened on their southeastern border b......more

Quotes

"Ward has created a novel with such intention and craftsmanship that it brings back that feeling of excitement fantasy readers felt when discovering masters like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis."—Shelf Awareness

"Packed with big battles, shadowy intrigue and a large cast of characters, Legacy of Ash is an absorbing debut."—James Islington

"A hugely entertaining debut."—John Gwynne

"As intricate as a precision-engineered watch; as surprising as a precision-engineered watch with a concealed face-stabbing mechanism."—Gareth Hanrahan

"Expertly interspersing vivid action sequences with quiet, introspective stretches, Ward guides readers and characters alike through this winding, well-crafted saga. The result is an impressive series opener."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Epic fantasy as it should be: big, bold and very addictive."—Starburst

"An incredibly impressive piece of fantasy fiction."—The Fantasy Inn

"This is the first epic fantasy book I've enjoying getting immersed in for ages . . . a great romp in a brilliantly realized setting . . . I have lost sleep, forgotten food and made this the thing what I pick up every moment I can get."—SFFWorld

"A perfect blend of Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom."—FanFi Addict

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