Book Review: Ambrosia by Hamelin Bird

“If a nation does not know its own history, it is destined to repeat it.”

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After losing his mother, former Navy seaman Travis Barnes returns home to settle affairs and start fresh. Alone, grieving, and unsure of his life direction, he soon encounters a series of strange coincidences that entangle him with a covert organization known as the Bureau, a fringe government agency that forces him to unearth buried secrets, face shocking realities, and fight for his future.

A unique blend of suspense, horror, and speculative fiction packed with creative plot points and original characters, Ambrosia takes the reader on a bizarre, immersive, and mysterious ride through time, place, and history. At times cozy and sweet, at others brutal and gruesome, it’s a story of true love and real monsters, lost parents and found families, and suppressed memories and portentous visions. It’s also an exploration of scandal and prosperity, truth and deception, right and wrong, myth and reality, entitlement and greed, violence and cruelty, chance and orchestration, and human folly and weakness.

Bright spots include a brave and lovable dog, nostalgia-fueled background scenes, gorgeous chapter headers, unexpected twists, crisp dialogue, and a distinctive mix of humor and gore coupled with exquisite prose that smoothly moves the narrative along — a heady and compelling fusion that produces an immersive and riveting page-turner sure to satisfy a wide range of readers.

A huge thank you to Hamelin Bird for sending me a copy of this incredible recent release. I couldn’t put it down and devoured it in just a few sittings!

❤Amanda