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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.

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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Great Story Character Twist and Narration

Considering I am not a fan of books more over audiobooks, I enjoyed every bits of this audiobook, the story was astonishingly interesting. The character development was so good, I got attached to every single one of them. I have never been bored while listening, the narrator does a great job at mimicking voice and making sound like I am in the story even when I am washing the dishes or so. The twist of the story makes it far more interesting. Definitely much recommended !

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Well written and read

This book is absolutely amazing. Spicy scenes are good without being vulgar. Reader is good

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From Blood and Ash

Wow! Couldn’t put this down! The romance was thick and the details of the story had me captivated!

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It’s a great story with an enticing love angle

This takes the delightful fantasy plot and ties in a very intriguing, flirty romance. It has a great balance and i love that she isn’t a damsel in distress. The acting is done well.

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This book was so much fun. The writing is great, the characters develop nicely and the narrator is top notch. Admittedly it is not a novel that will leave you exploring your own existence or stunned at the unimaginable twists. What it is is a book that makes you want to keep listening, has you cheering for the scrappy heroine and enjoying the story as it unfolds. BUY IT...DOWNLOAD IT... but make room.in you next few days because you will want to do little else.

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Bit of a slow start

The story was a bit of a slow start but I was in love with it after a few chapters. It got extremely interesting and lots of amazing twist in this and the next book!

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Incredibly written

This is hands down one of the best books I've listened to!! I couldn't stop once I started... thankfully there's a second one out!! ❤❤❤

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Really enjoyed this book!

I was swept into the story from the very beginning! And the story became even more alive thanks to voice actor Stina Nielsen. Excellent narration!

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5 star all around !

I absolutely loved everything about this. Being the first audiobook I've ever listened to. The narrator did a fantastic job! Pretty well how I interpret different voices in my head while I read! I have a 45 minute commute from home to work either way so it's been a treat being able to "read" as I drive rather than listen to the radio that repeats 10 songs over and over. As for the book itself 😍 Wow! I got "Underworld" vibes, one of my favorite movie series! It was everything I hoped it would be and more! Loved the story line, loved the different 'creatures'. I'm so excited to see where this series goes! I will definitely be starting the second one ASAP!

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pretty good

Great story. Nice escape. Girl acts brand new but here's hoping for evolution in book 2!

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