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Iron & Embers

The Ashes of Thezmarr, Book 1

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Iron & Embers

By: Helen Scheuerer
Narrated by: Matt Haynes, Emilia Bauer
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“I’ve made no secret of what I want… You. It’s always been you.”

Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends. The wars of the past may be over, but her thirst for revenge is far from quenched.

For years, she has been content with her poisons and potions for company, but when an unknown form of alchemy is used to attack a king of the midrealms, Wren’s time in the shadows comes to an end.

She’s offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor to find a cure to the dark magic threatening the kingdoms. To win her spot, she must conquer the Gauntlet, a grueling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life.

More is at play than sabotage from fellow competitors. Magic wielders are being targeted and Wren becomes tangled in a dangerous web of deception and bloodshed that puts the entire realm at risk.

But the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her—Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge.

Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both.

Peace is fragile, trust is scarce and enemies lurk around every corner… Will love heal all wounds—or will it be the most lethal poison of all?

Iron & Embers is the breathtaking first installment in the epic fantasy romance series, The Ashes of Thezmarr. With its lush world-building, sizzling chemistry, and heart-pounding action it’s perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, From Blood & Ash, and The Bridge Kingdom.

©2025 Helen Scheuerer (P)2025 Dreamscape Media
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Amazing voices for storytelling

I cried at the end. Such an amazing story. The voices made this book even better

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5 freaking stars!!!!

I love being back in this world! I loved wrens story. I also loved that we still get some of the great characters from Legends of Thezmarr, like Kip. I cannot wait for more of this story.

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A fantastic book!

The development in the writing style was one of the first things I noticed. I love being able to recognize the growth in an author's writing. This book was everything I look for in a romantasy. Characters you absolutely love, trials, amazing banter, and a crazy ending! This book check every single box and then some. The bodyguard trope was done so well in this book. The romance is like a medium burn but the TENSION! Wow! Just wow. Torj and Wren were amazing together. I truly enjoyed that this book is all alchemy and poisons. Amazing book!

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Such a thin line between love and hate

I didn't think I would fall in love with Torj and Wrens love story, along with Wren stepping into her journey to become a master alchemist. But I did and I'm here for every bit of it, Wren is just as if not stronger than Thea with the ability to think and overcome challenges in a way completely unique to herself. I'm excited to see what the next book had in-store.

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THE YEARNING

This was so beautiful. And devastating. I need book 2 immediately. I need to know what happens with these two. 😭

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Iron and embers

I love this story, I love the Thezmarr world so much. The narrator for Wren was awesome, but I really, really struggled with Torj’s narrator. Torj always felt darker and harder. This narrator made him sound almost haughty sometimes. Cocky when I feel like Torj’s character was usually more earnest. I love this story but was really disappointed in the Torj narrator.

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HS does it again. Such a great read!!

This was like going to my favorite restaurant and ordering my favorite meal… and it was even better than I remember it!! If you enjoyed Legends of Thezmar you will not be disappointed.

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My heart is broken

Love this story but you did us dirty with that cliffhanger. I been crying for the last hour and I don’t know how long I will have to wait for my HEA

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This is gonna be a good series!

I loved the last series and knew this was going to be just as good and this first book did not disappoint! I love the characters, old and new. I like that several years have passed instead of it continuing right from the last war. I understand why Torj did what he did, but I’m still broken hearted over it and wish someone would’ve clued Wren in. I can’t wait for the next book!

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Incredible

After just finishing the Blood & Steel series this was an excellent continuation of adventures with the same characters that were already introduced. The storytelling was fantastic and the narrators really brought me into the world further. I’m so excited for the next release!

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