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From Blood and Ash

Written by: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
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Publisher's Summary

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.

©2020 Jennifer L. Armentrout (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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What the critics say

"Dreamy, twisty, steamy escapism. Take me back!" --New York Times bestseller Wendy Higgins

“Jennifer Armentrout has the power to control my emotions with every word she writes. From swooning to crying to racing through the pages to find out what happens next, I couldn't stop reading about Hawke and Poppy, and you won't be able to either.” --Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely

"Narrator Stina Nielsen enthralls with this sumptuous romance, which highlights her ability to thoroughly immerse listeners in its fantasy world.… Nielsen employs a wide range of inflections, from the warm, breathless tone of the heroine to the appealing accent of Hawke, the love interest, combining them in the sensual scenes they share." --AudioFile Magazine, An Earphones Award Winner

Editorial Review

A Maiden’s fate written in stone. A young girl is full of passion. Will the obligation to her Kingdom be enough to prevent Poppy from risking it all for a life lived on her terms?

From Blood and Ash is a captivating story about duelling kingdoms and a Maiden entrusted with leading her people in a new prosperous direction after a crippling defeat. This blazingly passionate story delivers everything you could want from a fantasy romance. From a beautiful royal guard who threatens her very fate and the trajectory of her Ascension to the dazzlingly beautiful world that rests on her shoulders, Penellaphe’s (Poppy) story is dizzyingly sultry and heart-rendering. Full of twists and turns that will have you breathless with anticipation, From Blood and Ash is an action-packed fantasy novel that is an emotional rollercoaster of a story.

Writer Jennifer Armentrout crafts a world full of gods and tragedy that takes you down a path of no return in this first installment of the series Blood & Ash. The series’ characters have amassed a large following in their own right. Poppy, Kieran, Vikter and The Dark One, Prince Casteel Da’Neer, make it impossible to tear away from these audiobooks. Luckily, you won’t have to wait for the next title to follow the dreamy connection between Poppy and her personal guard Hawke Flynn. The series is available to listen to now, including A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, The Crown of Gilded Bones, and The War of Two Queens.

Narrator Stina Nielsen does a phenomenal job of bringing this story and characters to life. With clarity and emotional prowess, you are plunged into this gripping world in vivid colour and will find yourself heavily invested in its players and their deeply guarded secrets. From Blood and Ash is a high fantasy tale best enjoyed with minimal spoilers and a curious mind. Hit play on the first installment of the exhilarating Blood and Ash series, and immerse yourself in the world of Atlantia.

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I'm addicted!!

If you love fantasy and also like a little raunchy mixed in, this is the book for you. I couldn't put it down. It consumed all my free time!

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It's rare that I'd give a book 5/5 but worth it!

A bit to slow at the start, but this book really shocked me with the overall story and performance being just impeccable.

Great job to both the author and the reader! Just downloaded the second and can't wait to start!

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great ya fantasy!

I read Rice as a youth and felt this was a modern version of her style. sexy in the description is code, very romantic narrative and descriptions of hetero sex are detailed.
The allegory and motifs are very well chosen for our time.
great voices from the reader!

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It’s fine

I don’t love this book and I don’t hate it either, the narrator is good but I wasn’t a huge fan of the story line. I found the twists can be seen from a mile away. Also the main character is so obsessed with this man throughout the book and she acts as if she has no control in what she does even though she is supposedly this powerhouse woman fighter. I’m not really invested in the story but I have started the second book anyways. Take from this what you will.

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Love it

Love this book. I love the slow burn of romance and how things play out. Recommend if you love Court of thrones and roses and have a book hang over from that.

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A great listen!

I really enjoyed the spice! The narration was great. I found parts of the story somewhat predictable, but it was still a worthwhile listen!

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Amazing

Had a surprising twist that I was not expecting. I feel Poppys struggle for freedom and I'm excited to see where her story continues in the next book. Casteel, the dark one, more like my prince charming.

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Loved it

Very good book. I can't wait to continue with the rest of the books. Amazing Author

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Excellent story

I'm hoping it's a trilogy bcs I can't get enough of this story. It's excellent !

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Excellent vocal performance, slow to start, somewhat repetitive.

I liked a lot of things about this book, and found some things frustrating. Firstly, I felt like the world was lacking immersion at first. Many times I felt myself really wishing things would move along. The main character’s thoughts and observations about everything took precedence over actual plot progression more times than I would have liked.

Next, I will mention that some descriptive phrases are a little overused. It doesn’t detract from the story, but it is noticeable.

Finally, I’ll mention the Narrator. Stina Nielsen did an excellent job with this performance. The listening experience was smooth and I was enjoyed listening to her speak.

Overall, if you want an interesting story with a significant amount of Smutty Romance mixed in, then I would say, give this story a listen. Just keep in mind that it takes about 15 chapters for the story to really get started.

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