Air and Ashes

by Margaret Mantor

FBT review:

Dive into a world of deception and danger in Margaret Mantor's thrilling novel, "Air and Ashes." When seventeen-year-old Emma Cross discovers her mother's murder was disguised as cancer, she is thrust into a hidden realm where genetically enhanced warriors battle a relentless enemy. As Emma uncovers her own heritage as a Halfbreed, she must navigate alliances, combat training, and a budding romance with the enigmatic Kaden Hale. When a shocking revelation unveils her mother's involvement in a game-changing project, Emma faces a choice that could alter the course of the war. Fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Leigh Bardugo will adore this tale of elemental warfare, forbidden love, and treacherous secrets. Discover "Air and Ashes" for an unforgettable reading experience.

Publisher Description:

What if you found out everything in your life was a lie?

After seventeen-year-old Emma Cross learns her mom didn’t die of cancer but was murdered, her life is upended. Forced from her home, Emma is thrown into a world hidden within our own, where Elementums—genetically engineered super soldiers who control the elements—are caught in a vicious war against the unstoppable Clinic.

Emma is convinced she doesn’t belong there—until she herself is targeted as a rare Halfbreed. If she wants to survive and uncover the dark secrets of her mom’s past, she must train to defend herself against the Clinic while resisting the distracting allure of the icy Kaden Hale—a powerful, driven Elementum with secrets of his own.

When Emma discovers a highly classified project that somehow involved her mom and could change the entire course of the war, there’s no turning back. Only three options remain: life in the Elementum world, death, or worst of all—capture.

Air and Ashes is a gripping tale of warring elements, heart-stopping romance, and devastating betrayals, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s The Darkest Star and Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone.