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

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

5.0

This story blew my mind. It was twists and turns from the first chapter until the last. It follows Poppy and her life of being a Maiden within the Kingdom while being trained to defend herself by her main guard, Vikter. Throughout, she has multiple guards that watch and escort her to and from areas of the castle in order to ensure her safety. That is until she meets Hawke, everything changes. 

Poppy is truly a multi-faceted queen who is a teeeeeny bit reckless when it comes to her wants and passions. The trainings she has had to endure in order to becoming worthy for the Gods All of this is in preperation for her ascension. So, how did we end up at the brothel in the first chapter do you say? Well, you’re gonna have to stick around to find out.

I love being in Poppy’s brain and understanding how her mind works throughout this journey. The people who have saved her time and time again has made her grow in ways that molds her intuition. Understanding what does she want for herself out of this life. The story is fast-paced and will keep you on your toes. Amazing story-telling and the world building gradually develops as you dive into the story. I highly recommend it and it is also an ongoing series! I actually can’t wait to dive into the next book. 

5/5 💫
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