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

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. I was not expecting this book to grab me because the first half was slow, but I felt BREATHLESS after the big reveal and ending! 🥵

Screaming, crying, throwing up. The feminine rage and political intrigue has me in a chokehold. Poppy and Hawke have incredible chemistry and, at so many points, I really thought I knew what was going to happen and then got totally ripped in the other direction. I appreciated all the very subtle foreshadowing and the atmosphere of the book, Poppy’s empowerment. 

One scene in particular was giving Twilight/Eclipse vibes (Iykyk) and I feel like I could see some of the inspo throughout the book as well. I appreciated it and it brought more of the book to life.