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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read some of Nikki Broadwell’s work before but this was a totally different type of novel than I had expected to find from her. This was much more of an all the feels type novel. I found myself really feeling the gambit of emotions as Collie, our MC, felt them. I wanted to cry a lot more than I had expected, and I had a lot of moments where I just had to stop and process the feelings I was having before I could go on with the book.

This is a very detailed and multi-layered novel. It is extremely hard to review the book without giving away too much of the details that will spoil the goodies for you and not sound repetitive of the synopsis. For the best parts I will say you are going to have to take my word for it, you must read this book. You won’t be disappointed that you did. The journey that Collie takes to find herself is one that you don’t want to miss out on. I know I learned a thing or two from her myself.

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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Moriah Venable

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Burning Night is novel by Nikki Broadwell. This is my first novel by this author.

Escaping an abusive relationship, Collie leaves with the help of her friend Mary who gets her a truck and money. But when her money is stolen, she is forced to return to exotic dancing. Though she is skeptical of it working because of her age.

Her goal is to attend Burning Night which is located in a small town in Alaska. She also meets younger man named Tim. Will she find happily ever after or will it just be another heartbreak?

I have been in a reading slump lately and was apprehensive about reading anything. The summary caught my attention and I thought I would give it a try. I’m glad I did. Collie was strong and vulnerable and it was great to read her growth and how she overcame obstacles. I was so happy when I was reading her leaving her abusive husband and trying to regain her self confidence that had been lowered over the years.

I don’t want to give too much away. With a strong female lead, a little romance and a theme of overcoming obstacles and reaching your goals, this is novel that can be relatable to anyone who reads it.

This story maybe short but it leaves you on the edge and doesn’t let go. I really enjoyed this novel and will read more by this author.

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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Burning Night by Nikki Broadwell

Four Stars

Dreams can mean so many things. Everyone interrupts things differently. Collie has had a hard life. Being with the worse kind of partner damaged more than her mental and emotional state. She had no self-esteem, no will to move and no hope. There are so many women and men faced with this everyday. I was proud and scared for Collie’s journey. There would be so many obstacles and setbacks. I liked that she didn’t give up and kept pushing. I liked that the author gave you a look into another culture. I don’t know anything about Native American culture and this story made me interesting in knowing if the customs were true. The characters were all well written. You could feel their struggles and the insecurities.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell was a great 5 star read. This is my first read from Nikki and I really enjoyed it, she pulls you right in with her writing and you won’t want to stop until your done.

My interest in life was as shallow as the dish I kept under the potted plant that had recently died.

Collie is in an abusive relationship and is dealing with depression on top of it. She has grown distant from her husband and is questioning everything about her life. Where did everything go wrong? Should she stay? Should she go?

There is a lot of emotion in this read, I was all over the place. Collie decides to go on a journey for a fresh start. She is a very strong woman that grew stronger as the story progressed. There is a bit of mystery along with twist and turns. The secondary characters added a great element to the story, some I liked some not so much. You can’t help but feel like your right there with Collie on her journey, I was exhausted when I finished. The ending was great and I loved the epilogue. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @mab54615

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Burning Night: Where the ashes of the past awaken the future By Nikki Broadwell – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Nikki Broadwell
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell was a fast moving, wicketly original read that had me so hooked that I had this read in one sitting, and may have… may have caused me to be sort of late for work….

Not my first read by this author so I knew I was in for something different. Right out of the gate this book captured me and kept me on edge. There wasn’t any time to think, you could feel our MC’s desperation and the need to get as far away as she could. That level of emotional writing is a talent in it’s own, and one that makes this story shine.

There is so much I can say, pick apart and simply gush about. But this is also the type of story that if I give you one hint, one clue, one layer, then it will ruin the allure and may spoil the complex fast moving plot. No worries I’m not going to completely leave you in the dark. I will tell you that this story is sharp, richly detailed, intense, emotional and good. It’s so good that finding the right words to convince you, will take the whole dictionary just to convey what I’m feeling. Book hangover isn’t the word right now.

So please, please, take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you need this book in your life. So much so that you don’t even know how much. This read will capture you, it will hold you and it will make you question reality.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future By Nikki Broadwell – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future By Nikki Broadwell. This story had me on what can only be described as an emotional roller coaster ride. This author writes in a way that readers feel every single emotion written into this story soul deep. I’m a huge fan of stories about people who have pasts they have survived from. Collie is one of my favorite characters I’ve gotten to read about, life kicks her down but she just keeps getting back up again. There’s a bit of mystery in this story that kept me on the edge of my seat and turning pages faster. You go on a journey with Collie and it’s an incredible one. I love the writing style and the characters are complex and relatable. It’s paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone.

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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future By Nikki Broadwell – Review By Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Burning Night by Nikki Broadwell is a story of fiction but in reality could very well be truth on some levels. This is a great story and I would recommend reading it. The characters are fully developed and can easily be a friend, neighbor, or yourself on some level. This story is about an abusive relationship. If you are like me, I found it difficult at times due to the fact it reminded me so much of what has been within my social/family circle. One thing I really enjoyed with Nikki Broadwell is that she did not let the abuse ruin Collie’s life. She decided to make Collie a force to be dealt with and not a victim in the corner. Collie is on journey of self-discovery. She will have to decide how to proceed with her life. This story does have its ups and downs, twists and turns, and full of emotions. You will have to read if Collie can get past her demons. I cannot wait to read more books from Nikki Broadwell.

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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell. This is a contemporary romance with a little mystical powers thrown in. Its the story of Columbine ( Collie) who flees her abusive husband after years of unhappiness and abuse. Never able to have children she flees her very unhappy life. Her best friend Mary helps her leave by giving her a trailer and truck so she sets off landing in a small town on the way to Alaska. When her money is stolen she is forced to work in the only way she knows how, exotic dancing. She does quite well being 40 and makes all of her money back in a short time. She also meets a good looking, hunk of a man named Tim who she finally opens up to. During this time she has memories resurface that she never knew and she doesn’t know how to deal with them. Trying to make it to Alaska for the “Burning Night” celebration she has to decide if she can trust Tim and if she can settle down. Collie has to decide if her dreams are worth losing everything for or if she can actually find other dreams. This is a great book, quick read with lots of romance and a little mystery.

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Burning Night: Where the Ashes of the Past Awaken the Future by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Burning Night: Where the Ashes of the Past Awaken the Future- by Nikki Broadwell is a wonderful story full of new beginnings, self-discovery, determination, strength, a little romance, some drama, creativity, and so much more. This story is a little bit different from some of the other books of Ms. Broadwells that I have read, so I was quite intrigued by what I might find. But, it surprised me and was much more than I had been expecting- as with all the other books of hers that I’ve read, this one is well written, descriptive, and beautifully detailed. The characters are unique, interesting, and quirky individuals- cleverly crafted to be entirely realistic and believable. The story has some mysteriousness to it, and moments of suspensefulness too- which really added interest that helps to propel the story forward.
I really liked meeting Collie and following her on her journey. She was vulnerability, fragility, strength, and determination all rolled into one- and even though she didn’t have it easy, she didn’t give up. She definitely developed and grew over the course of the story, and it was wonderful to watch. Dive in blind and let the author, characters and story, take you on a journey you won’t forget anytime soon.
As always, I look forward to more from this talented author!

Thank you, Ms. Broadwell!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It is a dark story about an abused woman trying to find herself again. I loved how this author pulled me in right from the beginning and made me feel as if I was right there with Collie. She is my favorite and took me on an emotional roller coaster ride right along with her as she traveled on her journey. There are a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and left me turning pages faster. This is a fast paced story that I highly recommend you read.

Review by @bjwagner
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