A review by daggersanddragons
Born of Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

4.0

As much as Seraphina is a badass, and boy is she, she also faces issues many of us do and that's what makes her not only likeable but also very relatable. Serรก deals with a lot in this book, from finally being free of Kolis physically to not being free of him mentally, from her insecurities about will she be a good and worthy Queen to finding out she's going to be a mother. Throughout all of this she has her wonderful Heartmate, Nyktos, beside her every step of the way chasing away her bad thoughts and nightmares and ensuring that she knows just how fantastic she is. 

The side characters deserve a mention as well: I simply adore the interactions we get between Serรก and Jadis as well as Jadis and Nyktos, they are so soft and gentle with her, it just speaks to the great parents they will eventually become. And Reaver oh sweet Reaver bud who's always concerned about his Queen couldn't get more cuter if he tried unless of course he's hiding away from the menace that is lil miss Jadis. And lastly Rhain he is good for a laugh especially when he's trying to get Serรก into a gown much to her dismay, she'd much rather wear breeches. 

If you like: 
๐Ÿ’• Banter 
๐Ÿ’• Draken 
๐Ÿ’• Romance 
๐Ÿ’• Fantasy 
๐Ÿ’• Paranormal 
๐Ÿ’• Magic