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Jennifer L. Armentrout

From Blood and Ash

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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From Blood and Ash

  • Genre: Fiction; paranormal fantasy/romance
  • Originally Published: 2020
  • Reading Level/Interest: College/Adult
  • Structure/Length: 41 chapters; approximately 625 pages; approximately 19 hours, 46 minutes on audio
  • Protagonist/Central Conflict: Penellaphe Balfour is a young woman chosen as the Maiden, a sacred role with a destiny she is meant to fulfill. Penellaphe, however, longs to escape the restrictions of her role and the secretive, dangerous world in which she lives. When she meets Hawke, a mysterious and alluring guard, her world unravels, leading to a journey of self-discovery, forbidden love, and a battle against dark forces.
  • Potential Sensitivity Issues: Mature themes and content, including romance, violence, sexual content, abuse, assault, and sexualized violence; drug and alcohol use; explicit language; dark fantasy themes including the supernatural

Jennifer L. Armentrout, Author

  • Bio: Born 1980; American author known for her prolific work in the young adult and new adult/adult fiction genres; writes across multiple genres, including fantasy, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance; authored numerous best-selling series, including the Lux series and the Covenant series
  • Other Works: Obsidian (2011); Half-Blood (2011); Lux series (2011-2018); Covenant series (2012-2015); Dark Elements series (2014-2015); Wicked trilogy (2014-2019); Harbinger series (2020-present); Blood and Ash series (2020-present)
  • Awards: Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance (2020)

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