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A review by storykeeper_saga
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
This story, for me, had an abundance of problems. It reads like a first draft and honestly, being that Armentrout has published so many books its unacceptable. Just the sheer amount of ellipsis is a problem.
The worldbuilding has a lot of potential but nothing is done with it. The premise sounds really exciting but it was utterly wasted.
I will say, Armentrout can write an interesting story. I didn't want to stop reading, it just wasn't good. It also wasn't boring for me, at least.
There's a lot of issues with this book, I will continue to at least the next one but I have very low expectations.
Poppy was not a well written character. The fact your main character is a religious figure but we know nothing about the religion is a problem. Especially with how some of the later reveals work with it. I know a lot of the plot twists in only a few chapters. That isn't a bad thing, I don't mind knowing plot twists because I like seeing how things happen. But it was very obvious Armentrout wanted to surprise her audience.
I hate Hawke. He is a terrible love interest. While I was reading I began having sudden memories of my ex who SAed me. It genuinely was hard to get through some parts.
If you enjoyed this book, I am glad. This is a small portion of my thoughts. If you would like to hear more I will be leaving a link to the review I will upload on YouTube next month
The worldbuilding has a lot of potential but nothing is done with it. The premise sounds really exciting but it was utterly wasted.
I will say, Armentrout can write an interesting story. I didn't want to stop reading, it just wasn't good. It also wasn't boring for me, at least.
There's a lot of issues with this book, I will continue to at least the next one but I have very low expectations.
Poppy was not a well written character. The fact your main character is a religious figure but we know nothing about the religion is a problem. Especially with how some of the later reveals work with it. I know a lot of the plot twists in only a few chapters. That isn't a bad thing, I don't mind knowing plot twists because I like seeing how things happen. But it was very obvious Armentrout wanted to surprise her audience.
I hate Hawke. He is a terrible love interest. While I was reading I began having sudden memories of my ex who SAed me. It genuinely was hard to get through some parts.
If you enjoyed this book, I am glad. This is a small portion of my thoughts. If you would like to hear more I will be leaving a link to the review I will upload on YouTube next month
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, and Sexism