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

adventurous dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Like many others here, I agree that the beginning was a slog to get through and the pace picks up in the last quarter of the book. And Poppy's inner dialogue gets a bit "Come on, let's move along" sometimes. 

The story and mystery was enough to keep me hooked and I do love Hawke. I knew about the twisty twist because of spoilers but not knowing the full extent, the pay off was still worth it.

I'm not in love with Poppy (yet?) but the banter with her and Hawke is DELIGHTFUL.
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