Review: Great Anthology
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2014
From the Ashes is a great anthology, filled with 5 stories centering around a Mardi Gras Ball held one magical evening. Although none of the characters between the 5 stories intermix, each story is great to read on its own.'A Cult of Personalities' was quite funny, with a nun solving a case involving a cat sticker and marshmallow leaving stalker.'Fire & Ice' was a story about twins, Fleur and Remy who have magical abilities and some fun plans for the masquerade. This was a great story about seeing what's beneath the mask.'Fools Errand' is where we meet Conall, a Guardian still  feeling depressed after the one he lost so long ago. This one left me wanting to read more in the Chronicles of Izzy.'Labor of Love' was a fantastic read about a pregnant Darla, who fears her child will have darkness in her. Tomahawk, who shifts into a panther, is on a mission to crash the ball and find his love, Darla. I really loved this sweet story.'Heated Hearts' is about Leela, who's cousin Francesca, asks her to go to the ball in place of herself. She brings her new boyfriend, Cale, and sparks ignite between the two. I really would enjoy reading more of these characters!