ARC Book Review: Thorns and Ashes by Alyssa-Ray Bouman
- Megs
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
Tris has spent her life as a rich girl, the Ice Queen of Turtle Bay. But when her world comes crashing down, she’s forced to live a simpler life. Levi has settled in Turtle Bay after a tragic accident threw his world upside down. Tris and Levi are both sharp and defensive, despite Levi’s dog Ellie softening them both. Can Levi and Tris ignore their pride or continue to push everyone away?
Thorns and Ashes
Alyssa-Ray Bouman
Cozy Pines Cafe, # 1
Publisher: Independent
Published Date: April 20, 2026
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
287 Pages
Date Read: Apr 14-17, 2026
Format: 📱
Source: Author ARC
This is book one in an ongoing series. As always, if you prefer a spoiler-free review, please read my quick review instead of the in-depth review below.
Quick Review (Spoiler Free)
Shut the crappy front door!!
(IYKYK)
I really didn’t think I would like Tris’s character as much as I did the others after reading Alyssa-Ray’s other series. But once I hit chapter 3, I was hooked. This was such a good enemies to lovers story. I still love the way this town and all the characters are woven together. I love a good real life, believable love story and this hit that nail on the head!! Such a good read!
Now, let's get into the details!!
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Tris absolutely irritated the hell out of me in the first series. I was a little closed off when starting this book because I wasn't sure that I would like her story. On the other hand, my heart was broken for Levi after the first series.
With that said, I really have nothing else to say other than Ellie is the freaking cutest and I love that she loved Tris from the beginning! And that it softened both of their icy hearts.
I would like to thank Alyssa-Ray Bouman for this eARC opportunity!
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