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Ash

The Elemental Series, Book 6

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Ash

By: Shannon Mayer
Narrated by: Michael Axtell
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This is a full-length novel set between Windburn and Rootbound. However, to avoid spoilers, the author highly recommends you listen to it after hearing Rootbound.

From the USA Today best-selling series comes a glimpse into the life and mind of a character surrounded in mystery....

My name is Ash, and I am an elemental. As an ender, it is my place to protect the royal family at all costs. Despite being the best ender our world has ever beheld, I have failed time and again as the personal sacrifices continue to mount.

Lark has been banished to the desert by her father, who is blind to the manipulation he has again fallen prey to. To bring about justice, I must seek out and destroy the one who intentionally wields her powers to bring pain to my people.

Cassava’s death will finally free us from the dark cloud her reign of terror has surrounded us in. This is what I believe to be true, and I will seek her out with only one intended outcome. The reality, however, is much more complicated than my beliefs.

When lies turn to truths, and enemies to allies, can I still find my way back to who I once was? Uncertainty makes me hesitant, but I can not give up. For justice. For Lark. No matter the sacrifice.

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Listening to Ash, the sixth instalment of the Elemental Series by Shannon Mayer, narrated by Michael Axtell, is an electrifying continuation of a world where elemental magic collides with personal stakes, adventure, and high tension.

The pacing is brisk and immersive. Mayer expertly balances fast-moving action sequences, magical challenges, and emotional character moments. The story keeps listeners engaged from the first scene, weaving suspense, intrigue, and explosive confrontations seamlessly.

The protagonist grows with each instalment, facing new threats and moral dilemmas that test courage, intelligence, and loyalty. Supporting characters add depth, humor, and unexpected twists, enriching the stakes and making every interaction feel significant.

Michael Axtell’s narration brings the magic and action vividly to life. His expressive voice differentiates characters clearly, conveys tension and emotion, and delivers both dramatic and quieter scenes with equal skill. Every spell, confrontation, and emotional beat is enhanced by his performance.

The combination of Mayer’s dynamic storytelling and Axtell’s skilled narration makes Ash a thrilling, immersive audiobook experience.

A must-listen for fans of elemental fantasy, fast-paced adventures, and narrators who bring action, heart, and magic to every moment.

Fire, Magic, and Unstoppable Action

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What did you like most about Ash?

His voice and his morals. The voice is exactly as I imagined the character Ash to sound in the previous books, so was really pleased with the audiobook.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ash obviously haha.

Have you listened to any of Michael Axtell’s other performances? How does this one compare?

:No. But will do now.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes had an emotional reaction, Not giving any spoilers so will not name names but I felt pity for one of the characters, sadness, anger, hope etc at appropriate points.

Any additional comments?

A recommended listen, but definitely listen to the series in order, its well worth it.

Narrator has great voice exactly as imagined Ash.

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Incredible to get Ash's POV. I read after rootbound which it makes so much more sense in the overall story line. I love his character and really enjoyed seeing his interactions with the "villains" in the series, Talan, Raven, and Cassava... I can't wait for the next book to see what happens and whether Ash and Lark will ever get together.

Incredible

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I thought this instalment was fab!
A nice change to see things from ash’s point of view.
The insights into his background were welcomed, along with the wonderful comic relief provided by Norm! :)
Whilst this has left me with lots of questions, they are happy ones and I can wait to read the next part

Loved this.

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I really enjoyed this book - it was great to see this universe through one of the other key character’s keys. Michael’s performance was brilliant, too. At points I did double takes because some of the characters were so individual. Overall a great one!

Loved this

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