Ember

Ember is a beautifully detailed study of sibling rivalry and how the traumas of family life as a child can impact the adult self. Reading it was an absolute joy and I found the book flowed so well that it was difficult to put down. Yardley’s almost forensic understanding of the psychology of her cha......more

I have just finished reading Ember and loved the way the characters intertwined with each other yet were so different in their personalities despite being from the same family. Kept the pages turning as it made me want to delve more into Natalie whose childhood experiences as the older sister seemed......more

I loved this book. It was so clever and engaging. The characters are brilliant and I loved them. The plot is good. The subject could have been too heavy but is done so well. The book is also funny in many places. I felt every emotion when reading this book. It is so so good. It reminded me of The Sp......more

Ember is a story about the intricate, fraught, and sometimes fragile bonds that hold us to the people we love. At the heart of this story is Natalie, who is struggling to come to terms with a difficult childhood and a deeply strained relationship with her estranged father. His attempts to reconcile......more

I absolutely adore Ember , Yardley creates amazing characters and a emotional plot. Ember is one of those rare books that you pick up and can read it whilst time flies by. I became so captivated and I can not wait to see what the future has in store for this phenomenal author......more