An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Rebecca Hill

This book is part of the War of Destiny series. It is more of an offshoot story or character backstory. While it could technically be a stand alone, I wouldn’t recommend it. I think I would be lost if I tried to read it as a stand alone. But as part of the series, I loved it, as I do the entire series! This book centers on Matthew and the aftermath of Julia’s betrayal. It might be a touch tedious on Matthew’s angst, but it wasn’t so much that I didn’t want to read it. Matthew is understandably struggling to recover after being kidnapped and tortured by Valentino. His struggle with flashbacks and nightmares is relatable to anyone who has struggled with a trauma in their life. He is also feeling grief from losing his ka-tet or family. Overall, I highly recommend this book and series!