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Ashes of Gold

By J. Elle
Series: Wings of Ebony
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Ashes of Gold by J. Elle follows Rue, a young magic-wielder determined to bring justice to her world and free it from oppression. She faces challenging choices and complex alliances as she navigates the intricacies of power and identity. The story blends magic, family, and self-discovery in a compelling young adult fantasy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this young adult fantasy if you're captivated by stories of resilience, magic, and the struggle for justice. This novel brilliantly combines adventure and a quest for personal freedom, set against a backdrop of rich world-building and enchanting characters. Ideal for those who love a heroine's journey in overcoming formidable odds.

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Ashes of Gold

The heart-pounding conclusion to the Wings of Ebony duology, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicole Yoon calls "a bold, inventive, big-hearted and deeply perceptive."

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In the “thrilling…masterful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) conclusion to the Wings of Ebony duology, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicole Yoon calls “bold, inventive, big-hearted, and deeply perceptive,” Rue makes her final stand to reclaim her people’s stolen magic.

Ashes of Gold begins with Rue having no memory of how she ended up locked in a basement prison without her magic or her allies. But she’s a girl from East Row. And girls from East Row don’t give up. Girls from East Row pick themselves back up when they fall. Girls from East Row break themselves out.

But getting free and finding her friends is only half the battle. Rue vows that when she reunites with them, she will find a way to return the magic that the Chancellor has stolen from her father’s people. Yet even on Yiyo Peak, Rue is a misfit; with half a foot back in Houston and a heart that is half human, half god, she’s not sure she’s the right person to lead the fight to reclaim a glorious past.

When a betrayal sends her into a tailspin, Rue must decide who to trust and how to be the leader that her people deserve, because if she doesn’t, it isn’t just Yiyo that will be destroyed—it will be Rue herself.

Series: Wings of Ebony

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Ashes of Gold by J. Elle is praised for its gripping adventure and captivating storyline, securing a starred review from Kirkus Review. The book is lauded for masterfully weaving action and intrigue, appealing strongly to young adult readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534470712

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: 5-c cvr; spfx: 5th color (PMS 3262C) + spot gloss

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 388g

Pages: 432

About the Author

J. Elle is the author of the instant New York Times and Indie bestseller Wings of Ebony, a YA novel about a Black teen who must lean into her ancestor’s magic to protect her inner-city community from drugs, violence, and crime. Ms. magazine calls it “the debut fantasy we need right now.” She also wrote its sequel, Ashes of Gold. Elle is a former educator and first-generation college student with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in educational administration and human development. When she’s not writing, Elle can be found mentoring aspiring writers, binging reality TV, loving on her three littles, or cooking up something true to her Louisiana roots. 

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