
'From Blood and Ash' by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a fantasy novel following the story of Poppy, the Maiden, who is chosen at birth for a mysterious role. The plot revolves around court politics, Poppy's day-to-day life, and the world of the Kingdom, filled with strife and dangerous creatures. As Poppy navigates her isolation and duties, she uncovers secrets about her heritage, the Ascension, and the ongoing conflict between different factions within the Kingdom. The writing style is described as engaging, with a focus on character development, world-building, and a slow-burn romance between Poppy and Hawke, the Royal Guard.
The book delves into themes of power, strength, and identity, as Poppy struggles with her restricted life as the Maiden while yearning for freedom and self-discovery. With a mix of fantasy politics, intriguing plot twists, and a strong female protagonist, 'From Blood and Ash' sets the stage for a complex and captivating series that explores the dynamics of love, power, and destiny in a high fantasy setting.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book contains themes of violence, sexual content, and betrayal that may be triggering for some readers.
Has Romance?
The book contains a significant amount of romance and romantic tension.
From The Publisher:
Captivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laura Thalassa.
A Maiden...
Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy's life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.
A Duty...
The entire kingdom's future rests on Poppy's shoulders, something she's not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.
A Kingdom...
Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.
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7 comment(s)
I read shit like this and I’m like, “ladies do we all need therapy? Are we okay?”
The writing is subpar
a lot of world-building in the first half of the book, it took me a long time to finish but once you get into the back half it starts to get very good, also some soft smut which is always appriciated. overal 8.5/10 excited to read the second book.
The chemistry
Slow start
not great writing. It was lacking continuity and introduction/background for a lot of the people, places, etc. on page 70 and still have no clue what is happening
I recently read a fantastic book that completely captivated me. The characters were so well-developed and the plot had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great read.
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