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From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
4.5
adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Well this really does live up to the BookTok hype… wow

The relationships between Poppy, Vikter, Tawney, and Rylan are beautifully done. I really enjoyed the relationship between Vikter and Poppy, you could feel the love between them as tho they really were father and daughter. 

Hawke, where to start. The mental image he creates is one of true rugged handsomeness. Can he come and sweep me off my feet?? The character development was excellent, it had me thinking and I’m so happy my theories were correct

The tension and resulting spice between Poppy and Hawke was palpable from the very first words they exchanged. We all love a morally grey love interest and Hawke checks all those boxes. 

The introduction of Kieran’s character was also a welcome introduction of some lighter banter. Hoping we get to see more of him moving forward. 

I did get slightly confused when it came to what ascended/descenters/Altantians/craven we’re but I think that eventually got clearer as the book went on. 

The rise reminds me slightly of the wall from game of thrones, as well as the mist containing craven being like white walkers  

Let’s see what book two brings 

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