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Blood and Ash - Liebe kennt keine Grenzen: Jennifer L. Armentrouts Weltbestseller in prachtvoller Deluxe-Ausstattung mit spektakulärem Farbschnitt. Roman by Jennifer L. Armentrout
362 reviews
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Has any male character in this book ever heard of « consent » ?
Will read book 2 out of curiosity in case they grow more respectful and loveable…
Will read book 2 out of curiosity in case they grow more respectful and loveable…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Abandonment
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book has been on my TBR for a few months and I’ve been torn about reading it bc of all the hate it seems to get. But…I liked this book a lot, it had some elements that reminded me of other romansty books I’ve read (I.e, TOG, ACOTAR, Quicksilver). And I enjoyed those micro tropes here and there. So after only reading the first book and no others by this author… I’ll say this:
I will say it didn’t get interesting for me until about 40% of the way through bc we’re just as in the dark about everything as Poppy is. Not everything can be revealed right away and that was part of the world building and mystery of the plot which I feel like a lot of people are overlooking. (Dare I say much like TOG but everyone sings its praises, rightfully so I love that series too). Tbf, you can’t really see that until the very end.
I both see and don’t see how this book gets the amount of hate it does. I can respect if people just don’t like the book but to call it trash? I’ve read way worse or straight up DNFed other romantasy before (it takes A LOT for me to DNF personally).
First of all I think people are forgetting that Poppy is an 18 year old who’s been indoctrinated, sheltered and barely has any life experience. Her entire world and what she’s been told is a lie. She’s not a 25+ woman who should know better. She SHOULD be naive, emotional and at times irrational. <spolier>That’s what her enemies wanted and that’s how they raised her.
This isn’t a literary masterpiece but not every single romantasy HAS to be GOD-TIER in order to be good or great or even likeable.
Also, the phrases that ppl say get repeated 100s of times really only get used MAYBE 5 times. It’s not THAT repetitive in my opinion.
Let’s also remember that the author has a RECOMMENDED reading order bc SHES THE ONE WHO WROTE THE STORY. So if didn’t go about that route and don’t like the series…. Well 🤷🏻♀️
Overall, I enjoyed it, especially toward the end. Banter was great and I like that even thought Poppy can be naive at times, she’s not afraid to speak up for herself when she feels like she’s being disrespected and ask for what she wants (sexually and otherwise). She reminds me of Bryce from CC in that way. Anyways, that’s just my take. I’ll be continuing the series.
I will say it didn’t get interesting for me until about 40% of the way through bc we’re just as in the dark about everything as Poppy is. Not everything can be revealed right away and that was part of the world building and mystery of the plot which I feel like a lot of people are overlooking. (Dare I say much like TOG but everyone sings its praises, rightfully so I love that series too). Tbf, you can’t really see that until the very end.
I both see and don’t see how this book gets the amount of hate it does. I can respect if people just don’t like the book but to call it trash? I’ve read way worse or straight up DNFed other romantasy before (it takes A LOT for me to DNF personally).
First of all I think people are forgetting that Poppy is an 18 year old who’s been indoctrinated, sheltered and barely has any life experience. Her entire world and what she’s been told is a lie. She’s not a 25+ woman who should know better. She SHOULD be naive, emotional and at times irrational. <spolier>That’s what her enemies wanted and that’s how they raised her.
This isn’t a literary masterpiece but not every single romantasy HAS to be GOD-TIER in order to be good or great or even likeable.
Also, the phrases that ppl say get repeated 100s of times really only get used MAYBE 5 times. It’s not THAT repetitive in my opinion.
Let’s also remember that the author has a RECOMMENDED reading order bc SHES THE ONE WHO WROTE THE STORY. So if didn’t go about that route and don’t like the series…. Well 🤷🏻♀️
Overall, I enjoyed it, especially toward the end. Banter was great and I like that even thought Poppy can be naive at times, she’s not afraid to speak up for herself when she feels like she’s being disrespected and ask for what she wants (sexually and otherwise). She reminds me of Bryce from CC in that way. Anyways, that’s just my take. I’ll be continuing the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Murder
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I devoured this book and finished it in one day. I can see myself reading it again and taking my time. I loved the world this book introduced, and the attention to detail in the characters roles (and therefore their restrictions and responsibilities) within that world. I loved how we as the reader were also learning with Poppy these intricate parts of the world that she's not really supposed to be privy to.
When I watch movies and tv shows, I'm often guessing the endings, or the next story beat and that can often be boring. But I can say with confidence that the ending of this book surprised me - in the best way! Plus, the spice-to-plot ratio was spot on, especially for what essentially is forbidden romance. I enjoyed the way the author introduced a unique variant of vampires into her world. It was a good twist on a loved paranormal trope.
Poppy is a Maiden, chosen by the gods to help ascend the next generation of youth. A vague concept as it's meant to also be ingrained as almost a religious and honored event within the world. Tropes I noticed (and loved) within this book are: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, miscommunication, not so distressed damsel, andidentity reveals .
When I watch movies and tv shows, I'm often guessing the endings, or the next story beat and that can often be boring. But I can say with confidence that the ending of this book surprised me - in the best way! Plus, the spice-to-plot ratio was spot on, especially for what essentially is forbidden romance.
Poppy is a Maiden, chosen by the gods to help ascend the next generation of youth. A vague concept as it's meant to also be ingrained as almost a religious and honored event within the world. Tropes I noticed (and loved) within this book are: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, miscommunication, not so distressed damsel, and
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, War
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Wow, that twist! This book was fantastic in so many ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Gore, Torture, War
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Sexual harassment
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
I enjoyed this more than I expected to! Although I guessed a few things from page one, it was still a fun read. I haven’t read a vampire fantasy book in a while and this one sets up an interesting world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence
dark
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death