Questions About A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire, #1)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Goodreads Author)

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I haven’t read FBAA and I won’t ever because of the whole virgin thing which is gross. Will it be okay for me to read this book without reading the others first or will I be lost plot wise?

Kelsey The whole virgin thing shouldn't throw you off. it isn't a big deal. it isn't what the story is centered around but if you do read this first maybe it…moreThe whole virgin thing shouldn't throw you off. it isn't a big deal. it isn't what the story is centered around but if you do read this first maybe it will give you the incentive to read FBAA because the stories are so good. how she intertwines what happens. God this is one of my favorite series ever. I love the world and you will get hooked!(less)

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how many books will there be and when does the next one come out?

Mae Next book in the Blood and Ash series comes out in march and the next book in the Flesh and Fire series comes out Fall 2022

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~~SPOILERS ~~ Can someone explain to me all the differences between god, dieties, demis, and godlings? I have read the main series too but I am so confused around the whole Ascencion thing.

Paula Fleck -----SPOILERS-----

So, from my understanding, here's the order of "power":
Primals - once gods, they Ascended into "ultimate" beings.
Gods - they're chil…more-----SPOILERS-----

So, from my understanding, here's the order of "power":
Primals - once gods, they Ascended into "ultimate" beings.
Gods - they're children of powerful gods and/or Primals.
Deities/Godlings - children of gods with mortals/atlatians/wolven
Demis - it's a fake God. A mortal that should not have Ascended into God, according to the Fates. Only another God can do that.(less)

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Has anyone else noticed inconsistencies, not in plot (though plenty of those) but blatant editing errors? I had a few moments reading the Kindle version of "huh, I don't remember Sera mentioning this" but figured I may have accidentally skimmed past something. Then there was a moment where the "Red Forest" was introduced, and Sera asked why it was named the "Dying Forest." Did the publisher send Amazon the wrong copy?

Sherri Thomas Totally just caught this EXACT same thing and am thoroughly irritated!! So much so that I googled and found this comment. This is not the first editin…moreTotally just caught this EXACT same thing and am thoroughly irritated!! So much so that I googled and found this comment. This is not the first editing mistake I’ve found in this book, so distracting and annoying! Get a better editor, JLT!(less)

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Is the FMC a virgin?