The Ash Trials - by E V Woods (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A young witch must join forces with the boy she once loved in the magical Ash Trials to earn sanctuary for both their feuding families--or risk losing their magic forever. A bewitching romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Lightlark and Powerless.

Iris Montparsson and her two sisters are the only surviving members of their great witch coven, and they're running out of magic. Their altar--the center of their power--has stopped refilling, and Witch Hunters are closing in. The Montparssons must resort to the unthinkable: joining forces with their enemy, the Landevilles, to enter the annual Ash Trials.

The Ash Trials take place at Gallows House, a glittering and opulent mansion that only appears once a year, on Halo'swen. Winning brings sanctuary; defeat brings death. But allying with the enemy means Iris will have to partner with August Landeville . . . the boy she once foolishly fell in love with.

Their new alliance is tentative--and for Iris, the thought of working with August seems impossible when her heartbreak never truly healed. But what is heartbreak when winning the Ash Trials is her only hope of survival for herself, and all she loves?

Review Quotes

"E. V. Woods has conjured a spellbinding tale filled with heart-pounding action, unsettling mysteries, and delicious forbidden romance." --Amy Leow, author of The Scarlet Throne

"Romeo and Juliet with a dark, magical edge. Between the captivating romance, inventive magic system, and breathtaking action, this book cast its spell over me." --Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead

"An enthralling conjuration of forbidden romance and high-stakes adventure, where a young witch will risk everything--even her dearest love--to save her coven from destruction." --Lyndall Clipstone, critically acclaimed author of Tenderly, I Am Devoured

"A classic and thrilling witchcraft story. With spellbinding, dangerous trials and a forced-alliance pairing, it is a perfect choice for anyone looking for more magical Hunger Games. Iris and August are a romance for the centuries." --Emma Hinds, author of Witchlore

"The blend of magical adventure and cozy romantic tension comes together satisfyingly....Bewitching and atmospheric." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

E. V. Woods is the author of Girls of Dark Divine and The Ash Trials. She has been writing for almost as long as she can remember. She wrote her first short story when she was six and her first full length novel at fifteen, and since then, she simply hasn't stopped. She adores all things fantastical and loves to write tales threaded with darkness and magic, curses and hope.