A review by librariesoflindsey
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

0.25

This book contains many harmful stereotypes, romanticizes sexual coercion and assault, and fails at adding diversity. Furthermore it feels like every other similar popular YA/NA fantasy I've read (most specifically ACOTAR and the Cruel Prince). I would not recommend this book to anyone wishing to have a fun time reading a light hearted book, as this book is over all terrible.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Please take the trigger warnings of sexual assault, coercion, and violence seriously. The main romance is a romanticization and normalization of sexual assault and manipulation.