Title: Steel & Stone Companion Collection
Author: Annette Marie
First published August 22, 2017
ebook
ISBN: 9781988153131
Rating: 4.41
Overview
Step back into the world of Steel & Stone, but this time see it through the eyes of Ash and Lyre. The unlikely pair of a draconian and incubus take you on a journey through twelve short stories that reveal untold secrets and never-before-seen adventures.
Discover Ash’s initial thoughts on Piper, their thrilling fight in the Styx ring, and Lyre’s hidden role in the escape from Asphodel. This captivating companion collection to the Steel & Stone series will transport you to pivotal moments and expand on the lives of the series’ most compelling characters.
Join Ash and Lyre as they share their unique perspectives on the trials they faced alongside Piper, in a world where darkness lurks at every turn.
About the Author
Meet Annette Marie, author of several captivating fantasy series including Steel & Stone, Spell Weaver, Red Winter, and The Guild Codex. Her love for fantasy shines through her work, and she can’t resist a fast-paced adventure or a forbidden romance.
She’s also a self-proclaimed dragon enthusiast, much to the amusement of her editor who wonders if dragons will appear in every one of her books.
Though she calls the frozen tundra of Alberta, Canada her home, Annette shares her life with her husband and their furry companion, Caesar the cat. When she’s not writing, she’s often elbow-deep in an art project, ignoring adult responsibilities with blissful abandon.
To learn more about Annette and her enchanting books, visit her website.
Editoral Review
Annette Maries Steel & Stone Companion Collection is a follow-up to her popular urban fantasy series, Steel & Stone, which first hit the shelves back in 2016. With the Companion Collection, readers get an opportunity to revisit the captivating world of Ash and her clan of supernatural creatures, who once again find themselves embroiled in a host of dangerous intrigues and intense adventures.
Maries writing style is engaging, seasoned with plenty of action, suspense, and romance that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. From the first chapter to the last, readers are treated to a plethora of magical abilities and intricate worlds filled with mythical creatures that will leave them clamoring for more.
The author does not shy away from examining the dark and sinister aspects of her imaginary world, raising thought-provoking questions about the nature of power, betrayal, and friendship. The Steel & Stone Companion Collection picks up from where the main series left off, featuring novellas and short stories that explore the different facets of the series beloved characters in greater detail.
The collection also sheds light on the backstories of some of the lesser-known characters, revealing the truth behind their motivations and actions.
The Companion Collection is a fascinating addition to the series that will appeal to fans of the Steel & Stone series, as well as those who are new to the world of urban fantasy.
Marie does an excellent job of maintaining the same level of excitement and intrigue that we have come to expect from her writing, and each novella is written in such a way that it is both enjoyable as a standalone read or when combined with the other works in the series. One of the great strengths of the Steel & Stone Companion Collection is its memorable cast of characters.
Ash, the main protagonist, continues to be a relatable and compelling character whom readers cant help but root for. Her development over the course of the series and the Companion Collection is nothing short of remarkable.
Each of the supporting characters is equally well-drawn, with their own unique personalities and quirks. The collection isn’t perfect, however.
One of its flaws is that some of the novellas can feel slightly repetitive in themes and storylines. Also, the few inconsistencies in the plot may leave some readers slightly confused.
Nevertheless, the Steel & Stone Companion Collection deserves high praise. With her vivid, engaging world-building, Marie is a master at crafting well-rounded, multi-dimensional characters, and creating an immersive supernatural universe that readers will find themselves lost in.
Overall, the Steel & Stone Companion Collection is a riveting read that fans of the genre will enjoy, and a great introduction to those new to Marie’s work. Readers should be prepared to be blown away by the stunning imagery and vivid descriptions, and fall in love with the detailed and well-developed characters that Marie has invested so much time in creating.
This compilation is a beautiful way to experience another dose of the extraordinary world of Steel and Stone and has an overall rating of 4.5/5.
