jennifer l armentrout from blood and ash series

But was it incredibly entertaining and addictive to the point where I finished it in three sittings? Definitely.

Were some of the scenes way steamy and uncomfortable to read in a public waiting room? Yes, I don’t recommend doing that.

Was it incredibly cheesy and predictable at times? Hell yes. After adjusting to being catapulted into the story, I quite liked it. It felt info-dumpy until about 15% of the way into the ebook, and I felt like I had to push through because of that. I really loved how immersive the world felt, even though at the beginning I was a little overwhelmed. You may come for the steamy scenes, but you stay for the dramatic fantasy plot.Īnd speaking of plot, boy does this book take some turns. While a good portion of the plot is very romance driven, the romantic relationship isn’t the end-all be-all of the story. To be quite honest, this book shouldn’t be in that category. Initially, that made me not want to pick it up – I never can seem to find a romance book that I rate higher than 3 stars unfortunately. 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.I was first introduced to From Blood and Ash when I saw it had won the Goodreads award for Romance of 2020. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.įorsaken 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 when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need.

The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. 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. Maas and Laura Thalassa.Ĭhosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. Now a USA Today Bestselling book Captivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J.

Jennifer l armentrout from blood and ash series