Review: Embergold by Rachelle Nelson

About the Book

Fire dreamed of water, but the first sip would be its last.

Gilde has spent her life isolated in the wild marshlands, a place too wet for the dragon to go. She’s safe there, according to her father. So why is he asking her to leave with him now that she has come of age? There is more to Gilde’s family than she knows, and debts need to be paid.

Betrayed and shattered, she wakes in a crumbling mountain castle with the beast of her nightmares. Except this dragon speaks like a man and reads books. His kindness confuses her and opens a forgotten longing in her heart, all while Gilde plans her escape from a mountain full of secrets.

This place can unveil her past and why she was sacrificed to the beast—truths that may put both their lives in danger if they can’t learn to trust each other. But how can Gilde ever trust again? Especially after she discovers what dragons truly are.

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MY THOUGHTS

Y’all! This book was fantastic! It was beautiful, emotional, hope-filled, and enchanting! I loved it so much! It pulled me in and held me captive from the first sentence to the last. I was transported into this book, right alongside Gilde! This world came alive!

I liked Gilde right from the start. She’s a very sympathetic character who’s easy to root for. She had a kind soul despite everything she’d been through. I loved watching her grow, experience new things, and overcome fears.

I was so intrigued by the dragon. How could I not be? Especially this one! I don’t want to say too much and spoil anything, but, wow!

This book is going on my favorites shelf. I already want to go back and read it again. It was such a beautiful journey. Yes, there were bumps along the way. Hardships and danger. A lot of soul-searching. But what an inspiring read! I adored it and highly recommend it! It had a very satisfying conclusion, but there’s definitely room for a sequel, which I would love to see.

I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

FIVE STARS