A Shadow in the Ember
Ratings65
Average rating4.2
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Ratings65
Average rating4.2
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the all-new, compelling Flesh and Fire series—set in the beloved Blood and Ash world.
Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort.
However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania—she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission—one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then…end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot.
Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death’s unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she’s never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice. Either way, her life is forfeit—it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.
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4 primary books5 released booksFlesh and Fire is a 5-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2021 with contributions by Jennifer L. Armentrout and Rayvn Salvador.
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Overall, I enjoyed this book. The storyline and characters are really likeable.
It's definitely on the spicy side and not a great book for conservative or readers under 18.
Sera is decidedly more petulant and annoying than Poppy, but outside of that they are interchangeable. I was really excited about this book before reading it. I love the Blood and Ash series, but I wanted more contrast between the two storylines. At this point I feel like I'm just being picky, but I'll keep reading this series as the books come out.
Reread for the upcoming release of “A light in the Flame”.I have conflicting feelings regarding this book. I think Jennifer has been growing as an author and this book, as well as [b:The War of Two Queens 57815107 The War of Two Queens (Blood and Ash, #4) Jennifer L. Armentrout https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1635174962l/57815107.SY75.jpg 90566101] shows that, especially in terms of world building and writing style.However, the story (and banter) felt too similar with [b:From Blood and Ash 52831200 From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash, #1) Jennifer L. Armentrout https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1585598504l/52831200.SX50.jpg 78982151] which made it not only very predictable, as not as fun to read as it should have been. The book felt too long and repetitive, and I was bored until close to the 60%-70% mark. After that, the story picks up and we get a lot of action and new information, as well as a cliff-hanger which leaves us wanting the sequel.I did love Nyktos and I'm expectantly waiting for Ash's return. I believe the second book has a lot of potential and I'm patiently waiting for its release.
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