From Blood and Ash
Written by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Narrated by Stina Nielsen
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
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.
Jennifer L. Armentrout
<p>Ihre ersten Geschichten verfasste Jennifer L. Armentrout im Mathematikunterricht. Heute ist der bekennende Zombie-Fan eine internationale Bestsellerautorin und schreibt Fantasy- und Liebesromane für Jugendliche und Erwachsene – und denkt nicht mehr an die schlechten Mathenoten von damals.</p>
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Reviews for From Blood and Ash
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a thrilling and entertaining read, with a mix of positive and negative reviews. Some readers enjoy the world-building and political intrigues, while others find the plot predictable and lacking originality. The characters receive mixed reviews, with some liking them and others finding them frustrating. Overall, the book is described as a slow start that picks up in the second half, with a good narrator. Despite some flaws, many readers love the book and are excited to continue the series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jan 11, 2024
I LOVED this book! I haven’t read a book this good in years. Ah, it had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I can’t wait to dive into the next one!!!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 29, 2025
Great storyline brought to life so well by the reader. I listen to a LOT of audiobooks and she may be the very best at bringing the characters to life. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Sep 20, 2025
I LOVE this saga but this is my least favorite book of it. For someone who has lived a lot of years and 'loves' Poppy, Hawk acts very immature and selfishly. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 27, 2025
Listened to it for the second time and it still captivates me like the the first time - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 14, 2025
Loved!! So good!! It took a couple chapters to get into it but then definitely hooked. Great story/plot. Can’t wait for the next book! I’ll be listening to the full dramatic audio book version :-) - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Mar 22, 2025
Amazing book great start to a good series so so good - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Jan 29, 2025
not gonna lie, it took a LONG MINUTE to get into the FMC, but STICK IT OUT! by chapter 24 i got really into it and COULD NOT put it down. looking forward to the next book... - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 11, 2024
Had read reviews that it was a lot of sexual scenes and there used to be but more towards the end of the book. The creativity with the world building is incredible and very intriguing, a very easy book to lose yourself in. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 15, 2024
Love it!!! Just loved it!! On to the next book - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 11, 2024
Good plot, character development, good build up of the fantasy world - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 27, 2024
It was so good, I'm gonna read the next one immediately - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 26, 2024
Im hooked cant wait to finish the rest of books!!! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 16, 2024
This book was not what I expected. I couldn't stop listening, and that doesnt happen often. Excited to see where the story goes in the next book - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 7, 2024
This took a bit for the story to get realllly good but once it did, I was hooked. Cannot wait for the next book. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 1, 2024
My goodness this series is intense! I couldn’t stop listening. I seriously listened at every moment I had free time. Most nights I couldn’t sleep because I needed to find out what happened next! Stina Nielsen is an amazing voice actor! This story should be a movie series. Thank you Jennifer for this great story. I’m actually listening again for the second time. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Aug 29, 2024
Great book. I love the different take on vampires. The characters are well written. The story is described really well. I'm going on to book two. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 31, 2024
I love this book. Poppy and Castel is my favorite couple. - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Jul 31, 2024
If you can get over the author naming the heroine Penellafe (yes, it’s pronounced like Penelope, but with an ‘F’), aka “Poppy,” the immediate misuse of the word unconscious for the appropriate word, subconscious, along with the first few chapters being not just boring, but not helpful either, this book is for you. I’m still not quite sure what world the author is attempting to create. In no way does she explain this world at any understandable level. There are seems to be an almost stream of consciousness writing as far as the plot goes and the dialogue between the heroine and her love interest is … if I’m putting it nicely… disinteresting? If you liked ACOTAR or any other type of fae smut, this just isn’t at the same level. It is, however, multi-booked and available in audio, so I will continue to plod on rather than listen to the news or the sounds of my children screaming at each other. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 30, 2024
I loved it!! The few first chapters were a little bit confusing and hard to follow, but I managed to resist the urge to stop. And I couldn’t be more glad with that decision. Poppy is a great character, she is not just some helpless maiden. And Hawk? I can just say OH MY HAWK ;) - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 26, 2024
A great read. As soon as I finished, I ordered the next book in the series - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 25, 2024
This book was so well written! Looking forward to more! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 29, 2024
Fantasy world, forbidden spicy romance, multiple battles. Hard to put down. Definitely recommend! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 27, 2024
Absolutely enthralling! I can not wait to start the next book! Oh Poppy, what will you do next… - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Jun 17, 2024
I DNF'd this book twice. I went back a third time and refused to give up. I'm so glad I did. The narrator, Stina Nielsen, is very dramatic and challenging to get used to. She was also the voice of Nesta in ACOSF, and I will forever associate her with that character. If you keep going, The plot will kick in and distract you from the narrator, and then eventually, you won't notice her as much. I like the slow-burn romance and am very intrigued by the male protagonist. He's a good guy and not a good guy, and I like the complexity. It ends on a great cliffhanger, and you will want to read book #2, which is even better than book #1. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 15, 2024
This book reminds me of ACOTAR. It has romance and a good plot along with a fantasy. Love the twist too - Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5
May 28, 2024
I can rewind easily and get back to the book - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
May 22, 2024
I felt like there was something lacking. The idea is great, the execution not so much. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
May 1, 2024
Some elements were predictable, but I really like the way interactions between the main characters were written. EXCELLENT narration. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Apr 16, 2024
Loved the narrator! This was a great audiobook. The story is so good and leaves on a cliffhanger. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Apr 1, 2024
MY MIND IS BLOWNNNNNNNN. I could not stop laughing at some parts but the ending, yeah. Didn’t see that coming.
