All's Fair in Love and Blood
Jennifer Peel
5.0
From Blood and Ash
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
About this book
Poppy is the Maiden, a figure chosen by the gods to usher in a new era, yet her existence is defined by suffocating isolation. Forbidden from being touched, spoken to, or even seen, she spends her days preparing for an Ascension that feels more like a cage than a divine calling. Behind her veil lies a fierce, rebellious spirit longing to fight for her people rather than be a passive symbol of purity.
Everything changes when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard with a razor-sharp wit and a dangerous edge, enters her life. Their chemistry is immediate and electric, sparking a forbidden love that threatens to unravel the foundation of her kingdom. As a slow-burn romance ignites, Hawke forces Poppy to question the history she has been fed and the true nature of the threats lurking in the shadows.
Blending urban fantasy with high-stakes paranormal romance, this story is a masterclass in tension and world-building. As a fallen kingdom rises to reclaim its power, Poppy must navigate a web of betrayal and hidden desires. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers tropes and intense, immersive narratives, this addictive tale proves that sometimes the greatest risks are worth taking for the truth.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- 1952457769
Reader Reviews
June 1, 2020
** spoiler alert ** *My review contains spoilers.* This book was amazing. Hawke and Poppy were hot. The romance and chemistry between them was amazing. The banter, incredible. Poppy was headstrong and not a sappy irritating girl that sometimes fantasy romances deliver. She was fierce, demanding (in a good way) and she didn't let anything get to her. She went through abuse at the hands of two awful men, and still kept her head up. She barley whined at her situations but found a way out of them....
June 1, 2020
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) ** spoiler alert ** *My review contains spoilers.* This book was amazing. Hawke and Poppy were hot. The romance and chemistry between them was amazing. The banter, incredible. Poppy was headstrong and not a sappy irritating girl that sometimes fantasy romances deliver. She was fierce, demanding (in a good way) and she didn't let anything get to her. She went through abuse at the hands...
December 9, 2020
Books like FROM BLOOD AND ASH are the reason I became a reader: complex, well-developed characters, immersive world building, scenes so vivid you can see them in your mind, and dialogue full of wit and banter that a smile is plastered across your face from page 1 to page 487. And the romance -- SWOON. I'm so glad I have the second book *immediately* available to me because I don't think I'm ready for the book hangover that will emerge when I leave this world. I'm new to Jennifer L. Armentrout...
November 21, 2020
It has taken me months to write an actual review for this book because I was so overwhelmed with FANGIRL feels that I could not form an articulate sentence about the countless ways this book is everything I ever wanted and didn't know I needed. Hang on to your hats ladies and gents because I am OBSESSED. Like, unhealthy obsessed. Like, have mentioned this book on company calls. Like, have forced four other people to read and it will never be enough. Things I Loved: - Starts with a BANG like...
September 21, 2022
After reading all of SJM novels, I've been trying to find all the fantasy series I can to fill that void. FBAA came highly recommended and I am SO glad I picked it up. While the book started off a little slow, I quickly got into it and eventually devoured it. Like, read 300 pages in one day kind of devoured it. I think Jennifer Armentrout did a really great job of sprinkling in the world building with the plot, the character development and the spice. I felt this helped the story flow at a...
