Ember and Stone: A YA Epic Fantasy Romance Novel

Megan O'Russell

Dec 2019 · Ena of Ilbrea Book 1 · Ink Worlds Press

About this ebook

Enjoy Ember and Stone, book one in Ena of Ilbrea, a new epic fantasy series by Young Adult author Megan O'Russell.

Ena never hoped for a peaceful life. She never dreamt she’d become a killer either. 

★★★★★ - “The story is as good as Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, or Song of Ice and Fire…Ena is a surprisingly inspirational creature and she will keep you turning the pages.” 

★★★★★ - “An amazing book! …fast paced and perfect for SJM lovers.” 

★★★★★ - “OMG. This book was absolutely brilliant. Fantastic.” 

★★★★★ - “The characters are flawed and fleshed out beautifully…a smooth and unforgettable read!” 

Ilbrea: A country mercilessly ruled by the seven Guilds where commoners struggle to survive—no one knows the cost of survival better than illegal healer Ena Ryeland. Ena is offered a life of freedom and a chance to fight the Guilds. But she can’t win the battle alone… 

A myth to guide her journey.

A brother she thought she’d lost.

A ghost to steal her fear.

A man to steal her heart. 

An impossible enemy. A hope for freedom. Ena is the only one with a chance of fighting the Guilds—if she can survive long enough to try. 

“David fights Goliath that will pass the Bechdel test!” – Amazon Review 

Ember and Stone is an epic fantasy perfect for fans of Maas and Bardugo. If you’re ready for an epic love story, crave a dose of magic, and need an adventure to carry you away from the ordinary, join Megan O’Russell’s 550,000+ satisfied readers. Download Ember and Stone and begin your journey now!

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Ena of Ilbrea is a YA epic fantasy complete with a swoon-worthy paranormal romance. The four-book (and a novella) series follows Ena Ryeland―a powerful young woman made an orphan by the all-powerful, oppressive Guilds―as she transitions from illegal healer to deadly assassin.

This series features sibling rivalry, lgbtq+ characters, sorcery, elemental magic, class differences, and soul-rending love.

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Ember and Stone is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Elise Kova, Kay L Moody, Sarah M. Cradit, W. J. May, Laini Taylor, Sara C. Roethle, Bridget E. Baker, and Jennifer Anne Davis.

Ratings and reviews

This series is off to a great start. Ena grates on my nerves a bit but at least she’s not perfect. I’m curious what her brother is hiding from her. He’s apparently well known among the locals. Liam is an interesting character and the chemistry between him and Ena is thick. I’m enjoying Ena and Finn’s friendship. He brings some much needed humor. I’m looking forward to seeing what role Ena has in bringing down the Guilds.

Loved this book! Ena grows up an orphan in a small village that is under the oppression of the Guilds. She is raised and trained by the village healer. Tragic events force her from the only life she knows in the village to run into the wild mountains and a way of life she didn't know existed. I was hooked and couldn't stop at book one.

This is a great fantasy with a young adult protagonist that doesn't read like too many YA novels do these days.

About the author

Megan started writing when she discovered playing Cordelia in King Lear leaves you way too much time waiting backstage. She began her career as an author during an ill-fated trip to Oz. She hasn't stopped writing (even when living on a tour bus) since.

Megan's wanderlust has led her all over the globe. When she's not planning her next escapade, she's diving into fantasy worlds where she doesn't have to worry about what rules she's supposed to follow or how many pairs of socks she can fit in her suitcase.

Her latest series, Fracture Pact, finds seven teens pulling off the heist of the century to save magic. Psst…this book may feed on her love of Newport, RI, Manhattan, Las Vegas, mountains, and botanical gardens. Megan has a weakness for road trips. Having vampires, werewolves, mermaids, and hackers involved just adds to the excitement.

Her love of storytelling has helped Megan weave her real-life exploits into eight different book series. From the epic fantasy world of Ilbrea to the paranormal dystopian romance of Girl of Glass, there is always a new way to escape into adventure.

Megan would love to connect with you on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok but feels obliged to warn you in advance that you will be hearing about her cats…a lot.

If you want to stay up to date on all Megan's books and adventures (and hear about her cats), you can find all her social media links, including where to sign up for her readers community, at: https://linktr.ee/meganorussell

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