Pillar of Ash, H. M. Long
Pillar of Ash, H. M. Long
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Pillar of Ash

Author: H. M. Long

Narrator: Samara Naeymi

Unabridged: 10 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 01/16/2024


Synopsis

Yske, a healer and daughter of the warrior priestess Hessa, holds the balance of power in a world—shattering war of the gods, in this thrilling, mythical and emotional epic fantasy saga.

The enthralling conclusion to the HALL OF SMOKE saga, perfect for fans of Ragnarök, Claire LeGrand, Margaret Owen, V. E. Schwab and Melissa Caruso Yske, daughter of the legendary warrior priestess Hessa, has dedicated her life to medicine and pacifism in service to Aita, the Great Healer. When her twin brother Berin, hungry for glory, gathers a party to investigate rumors of strange sightings in the Unmade—shadows in the darkness at the end of the world—Yske joins the mission, to keep him safe.

Their journey east takes them through primal forests, walking paths last trod when gods were at war and ancient, powerful beasts were defeated and bound.

And the closer they get to the Unmade, the more strange and terrible things haunt them from the shadows, corruptions in nature and monstrous creatures of moss and bone.

Earning the respect of Berin and his warriors, Yske must forge a place for mercy and healing in a world of violence and sacrifice. She must survive murderous ambushes and brutal sieges and take her place at the center of the oldest war of all.

Thrust into a desperate conflict of survival, Yske and Berin will wage the final warwith the gods—in the shadow of a vast and ancient tree, the fate of creation is about to be decided.

Reviews

Goodreads review by H.M. on March 23, 2023

GET READY - I'll be able to share more about this final book in the Hall of Smoke world very soon!......more

Goodreads review by Camille on January 25, 2025

I struggled a bit in the middle but man, Long knows how to pull an ending. ❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful conclusion.......more

Goodreads review by BookMadLibrarian on April 02, 2024

Pillar of Ash is the most fitting conclusion to the Four Pillars series by HM Long. This multigenerational saga began in Hall of Smoke with Hessa the legendary warrior priestess, and ends with her daughter Yske who has dedicated her life to healing others. Although Pillar of Ash can be read as a stan......more

Goodreads review by Tori on September 12, 2024

In many ways this feels like it follows the same formula and patterns of the last books. And while I did thoroughly enjoy the last books, I wish this one had differentiated itself just a little bit to stand out. We have a journey/quest and trying to sort out what magical powers we have. We have a fo......more

Goodreads review by Ioanna on January 21, 2024

"Pillar of Ash" by H.M.Long is the final instalment of the 'Hall of Smoke' series. In this book, the story follows Yske, the daughter of Hessa, who was the main character for the first two books. Like the previous 'Hall of Smoke' books this one is not a direct sequel and in many ways can act as a sta......more