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A Shadow in the Ember

Flesh and Fire, Book 1

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A Shadow in the Ember

Written by: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the compelling Flesh and Fire series - set in the beloved Blood and Ash world.

Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort.

However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania - she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission - one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then...end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot.

Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death’s unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she’s never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice. Either way, her life is forfeit - it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.

©2021 by Jennifer L. Armentrout. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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I'm doing it... I'm giving this 5 ⭐️s.

Here's the thing. I went into this book already knowing it was going to be incredibly similar to From Blood and Ash. If you don't know that going in, you may not enjoy it as much.

I absolutely loved seeing the cross-over in characters (Nektos & little bitty reaver) and getting to hear from characters who were only discussed or mentioned in FBAA.

There was a similar fight to the one on the rise and the whole, I know who you are but I'm not telling you who I am. Also, the veil/training. All the questions, stabbing and chemistry between the MCs.

But I liked the differences and learning about how what happened back then including the fates, prophecy, etc. are going to affect the rest of the FBAA series

I wasn't sure I was going to like this spin off prequel series, but I love it already and can't wait for more!

Better than FBAA!?

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The narrator is exceptional, the story line is riveting. Similar but different than the other story line, it’s a prequel to the other serial Jennifer writes.

Amazing!

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Was it similar to FBAA? YES.
Did I still love it and devour both books? hard yes.

Loved it

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Really enjoyed this prequel to from blood and ash can’t wait for the next book

Loved it

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The beginning of the book was kind of boring to me, seeming wordy and story slow. Things quickly picked up and though I've only gotten through about half of this book so far I can easily see why it's so well-rated. I'm relieved that there are so many books in this series - not too long but not too short.

The narrator does an awesome job, aside from a few whispy sounding moments here and there. It's not perfect but a solid 5 stars, as I've heard A LOT worse from Audible. But I've also heard a bit better. For this story, this narrator is a good choice.

Slow to start but amazing soon after

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High sexual tension between these two characters, kept me wanting to hear/read more of them. I love Nyktos and his big if not a little damaged heart that he hides or at least tries to hide from everyone. Sera is a feisty and relatable character when it comes to her personality and family life (for some people). She is just as damaged and lonely as Nyktos and the development in their relationship kept pulling at my heart strings.
I LOVE the Blood and Ash series and can't wait for JLA next book in February 2022 and now I'm as in love with Flesh and Fire series.

High sexual tension, Enemies/Lovers, Sexy Banter

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This was such an awesome prequel to blood and ash. I finished it so so fast!! Loved everything about it.

Could not stop listening

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I could read these all day every day. I love this world, the characters the plot, the twists. please keep them coming

I WANT MORE

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I love the Blood and Ash universe now! This is perfect to tell the story of how everything came to be. Its so satisfying

Blood and ash prequel!

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Jen does it again! Loved this story as much as FBAA. Narration was also well done!

5 stars

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