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From Blood and Ash

Blood and Ash, Book 1

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From Blood and Ash

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
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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. Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Heartfelt Royalty

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Critic reviews

"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

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I had seen this book around recently because there are about 5 billion special editions at the moment and then one of the Facebook groups I am in decided to do this as a book club chat so I knew it was time to read this series.

I found this book really slow, to begin with. I thought it was quite hard to get into. I think this is because there was a lot of world-building to be done. It was very necessary and once you have digested this the rest of the book will fly by and you will wish it wasn't over. It's a very interesting world and a different take on something that has been done a million times over. It's set up in a way that it takes you a little while to work out what was going on but once it clicked I was like ohhhhh wow that is clever and so different.

I really liked the narration in this book. There were a few times I did find the narrator a bit screechy but I think that was intentional. I definitely liked the narration the further on in the story I got but that might also be because the further in I got the more I liked the story. With the beginning being so slow I think I found it difficult to concentrate so this is probably more down to me than the narration.

Poppy was slightly irritating at the beginning but as the book progressed and you unravelled more and more pieces of Poppy I began to slowly love her. I love how she is a fighter. She was naive at times but by the end of the book, she knew who she wanted to be and wasn't afraid to say her piece.

Hawke, oh Hawke. Man, I fell hard and fast. Hawke knows just what to say and when. He is Poppy's guard but he is so much more. When he is first introduced I knew the chemistry between them would be an issue. It would be something that would change the course of everything.

Kieran is one of my favourite side characters. I love his sarky comments and I spent so much time laughing at his sections. I would LOVE a book all about Keiran!

Wow-what an ending. This book ends on such a bombshell that I was so glad I had the second book to start straight away.

Slow start but worth it

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I love love this book. Amazing story, great performance. This is my third time listening to this audio book, once again I can’t wait for the next one

Favourite series

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very good entrance to the beginning of the sequel. Can not wait to start the next book.

really good book .

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Incredible story that absolutely floored me. Originally downloaded to help me sleep, but I stayed up all night to see what would happen next. The narrator does a great job. I didn’t like her male voices at first but once I got used to it I barely noticed!

WOW

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I started this by chance and oh my god. I couldn’t stop. It’s brilliant. Well written. I love the way the writer writes. Really so good. The story is so good. I guessed a couple of things before they happened and then out of know where something else happens and surprises me. There’s a perfect balance of story line and lusty scenes. I laughed and I have cringed when the main character was embarrassed (the author describes everything so well, so you feel like you’re there). Really entertaining.

Brilliant!

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*Disclaimer: do not read this book if you don't want to become obsessed*

I mean... WOW!
This book did not disappoint!
If you are a starving romantic, this book is definitely for you. Your standards will be so high after listening that you will never have a bf again. BUT, I can guarantee that you will literally be screaming because of how hot some of the "scenes" are.
Apart from that, the story is AMAZING with great twists and turns. And the narrator is incredible as well. Her voices for different characters are amazing.

I have a really hard time actually getting an audiobook, and spending a credit, because I get totally discouraged after reading the bad reviews. But I got this one. And I am EXTREMELY happy that I did. So if that doesn't convince you to get this book, I don't know what will.

P.S.: This might now be my favourite book...

Do not hesitate to get this book

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I read the book first then listened to the audiobook second time around and it was still just as good. would highly recommend 👌

Fabulous!

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Wow , wonderful story !!!
Definitely worth to read it or listening. Cont wait to read part 2

Mr

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Excellent narrator, enjoyed the relationship between Hawk and Poppy.
Can’t wait for the next instalment!

Enthralling

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I would recommend this book. A very good read. It has a bit of everything

Good read

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