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Book Synopsis

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.

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The Hook

Before You Read This Book...

This booking though was written first isn't the first book in the series, for the full experience of this series please read book 1 in the flesh and fire series "A Shadow in the Ember", which is also on this blog. You can find it in the recommended section of this blog or by clicking on the book name in this section.

Poppy has spent her life hidden from the world due to her duty as the Maiden. Denied most comforts that others take for granted and starved for affection, Poppy sneaks out of her confines visits the Red Peral a brothel and game house known for it's adult proclivities. But when her adventure brings her to the attention of Hawk Finn one of the palace guards, will Poppy be able to deny her lust for this man and remain the Maiden. Find out in this first book of the Blood and Ash series.

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Book Review

By Blogger:

Dee Szuba

Hunted by a dark prince, forced to hide beneath veils to conceal herself from others, and adventure right around the corner.

Jennifer L. Armentrout hit it out of the park with this first book of the blood and ash series. With-in the first chapter we follow the story of Penelope (Poppy) the maiden, touched by the gods she uses her gifts to help sooth the pain of others. This best seller from Jennifer has action, adventure, romance, love, Drama and is a good book to curl up on a couch drink some tea or coffee on a cold night as the heat in this book will keep you warm. The Action will keep you engaged in the story and have you rooting for Poppy in no time. This book has it all and more so I recommend this as a good starter if your looking to get into a good series.

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Book Spoilers

Disclaimer: This section might contain Spoilers about the book because, as we read the books we try to provide readers with information that might catch them off guard and/or trigger them to in one way or another. This is the main reason for this blog was created.

Though I love Jennifer’s book there are a few things to look out for in this book. First and foremost, Poppy the main character of the book has a scene where she has to strip down to her bare back and the duke proceeds to cane her as a punishment in full view of Lord Mazine who is a deprived individual.

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There is another scene in the book where a maid is described as being half naked dead in one of the citadels rooms, it’s unclear whether or not it was consensual, but there is not explicit details of the scene just innuendos.

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The last spoiler I have this book or things to watch out for is that there is some adult language and content in this book that you might need to be aware of.

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