It’s only natural that she gets curious, especially when her new royal guard, Hawke, arrives.

She tries to follow the rules as much as possible, but why can’t she live her life either? No one will really explain this. Poppy felt like a really realistic character. Only a fool who has spent their entire life being fed lies believes that.” “Some truths do nothing but destroy and decay what they do not obliterate. On the other hand, she has no clue what’s going to happen when she’s sent to the capital either. She wants to experience everything life has to offer, but isn’t allowed. This is clearly something that’s starting to bother her. There are a lot of things expected of her and the only time she can be herself is in her room when the veil she wears is allowed to come off. Our main character, Poppy, is the Maiden and has never had a say in how she lives her life.

It wasn’t completely clear where it was going to head, but the world and characters were really interesting! At first I was a bit annoyed that we didn’t get a second POV, but later in the story it became really clear why the author made that choice. When I started this book I was really pleasantly surprised. “You’re an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.” From Blood and Ash (Blood And Ash, #1) by Jennifer L. 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. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.įorsaken 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 when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. 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.

Maas and Laura Thalassa.Ĭhosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. I finished this book recently and wanted to tell you all about!Ĭaptivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. So when I heard she had a surprise book, I knew I needed to get my hands on it! From Blood and Ash is the start of the Blood and Ash series and her first high fantasy series. Armentrout is one of my favorite authors and I’ve read almost all of her books (there are still a few I need to get to, but I’m working on it).

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