Frail Little Embers! By Fija Callaghan

Thank you @neentreepress for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I liked the illustrations and think they work well throughout the book, and you see the illustrations before each short story. There were some stories I connected better with than others, but all 21 stories were easy and entertaining to read. Each story was different with different themes running through them, like fantasy, love, loss and folklore. The stories were enchanting, and the words were poetic and powerful, which is a lovely combination to have in a book. A great read and I feel plenty of people will enjoy reading all these stories that you don’t have to read in one go. 5 stars. Blurb Myth, folklore, and magic come together in 21 illustrated short stories of hope, transformation, and finding light within the dark. A young woman unearths a masquerade mask that reveals her innermost secrets. A grieving woman uses cocoa beans to open a door between worlds. A graduate student leaves her thesis behind when she crosses into fairyland. A child becomes separated from their home beneath the waves. An aging grandmother recounts her post-war encounter with a shapeshifter who brought out new desires. This inspiring collection empowers readers with strength and resilience to conquer everyday challenges.