Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout -> Starting October 18th, 2020

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

A Maiden…

Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.

A Duty…

The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.

A Kingdom…

Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.

[Yana]

Heyy! Can i join this buddy read ?

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Yana wrote: "Heyy! Can i join this buddy read ?"

Yes, of course! Sorry for just seeing it! I'm also a little behind on ebooks because of eARCs at the moment but I'm hoping that I can get into this tomorrow or sunday.

[Yana]

25% (view spoiler)[ it’s taking me too long to finish this book because I’m just not that into it yet. Hope it gets more interesting... (hide spoiler)]

[Yana]

50% : (view spoiler)[ I have a feeling Hawke is Descenter / Atlantian/ wolven/ carven something. Not sure which or if he really is. And Hawke and Poppy’s small conversation are so adorable. (hide spoiler)]

75% : (view spoiler)[ wthhh! Why did Vikter have to die!!! (hide spoiler)]

100% : (view spoiler)[ omg! Wth.. i cantt.. He’s the Prinnceee!!!! And he always called her princess!! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

I might buy the audiobook of this and read it next week

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Ch 10: (view spoiler)[I hate the Duke.. like how could you repeatedly say this guys name wrong? He's dead.. please do him more justice than that. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 20: (view spoiler)[Can I please get more banters between these two? It's adorable and I love it! (hide spoiler)]
Ch 30: (view spoiler)[OMG Hawke speaking about the Duke made me snort so loud. I love him and all his mysteriousness. (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[I totally knew he was the prince. It was pretty cute and kind of hintable every time he called her princess (even though I think that's a popular nickname for people... don't know though lol). I definitely need the next book STAT! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Listening to book 1 now!

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

You got this girl!

[Kelly]

Aly wrote: "Listening to book 1 now!"

I'll do the same soon :)

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

I hate starting new months and I have so many buddy reads from the previous month. So frustrating, I need to manage my reading better

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "I hate starting new months and I have so many buddy reads from the previous month. So frustrating, I need to manage my reading better"

bahaha SAME

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

ch 10 (view spoiler)[ I like how she met with Hawke at the beginning, it was pretty steamy. And now he's her guard, ooh! I don't understand what the creatures they fight against are or exactly what ascension is. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Alaina wrote: "
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@ ch 10 (view spoiler)[ No shit, he gave his life for Poppy. And then how the Duke told those people they have to give away their child, ugh (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "
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@ ch 10 [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, I hate that douche.

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

ch 20 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Hawke told Poppy he new she was the one at the tavern/hotel/place to hookup lol. And I want them to have some more alone time! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Alaina wrote: "
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Yes banter!

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "
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Yes banter!"

haha yes!

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

ch 30 (view spoiler)[ Ooh that was a steamy moment in the forest! I'm glad she and Hawke are getting closer. I wonder what will happen with her ascension? (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Yana wrote: "50% : [spoilers removed]

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@75% (view spoiler)[ I know! How awful (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I'm glad that Hawke/whatever his name is actually does love Poppy. Crazy that the ascended are all vampires! And are all the Atlantians wolves or just some? I'm excited to read the next book now (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Alaina wrote: "
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@finished (view spoiler)[ Yeah I thought so too. But still a fun reveal (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "
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@finished [spoilers removed]"

Yes, it was! I am super excited to dive into the next book!

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

ch 11 (view spoiler)[ I love Poppy and Casteel's bickering, it's pretty funny. I know she still cares for him and I hope he'll make it clear to her that he feels the same.
And Kieran is so funny and adorable (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Oh man you started! I have such a migraine right now that I can't even look at another audiobook. I'm hoping I'll be good tomorrow so I can continue catching up in books.

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Oh no I'm sorry! Get some rest and I hope you feel better soon

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

ch 22 (view spoiler)[ Woah, that was a crazy scene! Why did Casteel act like that? Does he need affection or touch or sex to stay himself?

I'm still waiting for Casteel to tell her that he cares for her, may even love her so that they can be together for real. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

ch 26

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

ch 36 (view spoiler)[ I am loving this right now! They admitted that they care for each other and we found out about Casteel's past love. How terrible that she was captured, then gave up his brother, then he killed her because he was so upset. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Ugh, so jelly! I gotta dive into this tomorrow

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Book 1 was good, but book 2 really ramped it up!

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

fdlfklafdlsakjfdklsa OKAY ALY I WILL LISTEN TO THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK AND BE AMAZED TOMORROW

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Alaina wrote: "fdlfklafdlsakjfdklsa OKAY ALY I WILL LISTEN TO THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK AND BE AMAZED TOMORROW"

DO IT

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

lol I will, I will.

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Woah, she's the missing bloodline and descended from a god? No wonder she can do crazy things, like kill those people. I'm glad Casteel's parents think it's a good thing and weren't angry. (hide spoiler)] I can't wait for the next one!

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Holy crap this is a long ass audio, starting now.

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Alaina wrote: "Holy crap this is a long ass audio, starting now."

I know. I thought it went by pretty quickly because I was so into the story

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Holy crap this is a long ass audio, starting now."

I know. I thought it went by pretty quickly because I was so into the story"

lol well hopefully that happens for me as well.

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Ch 10: (view spoiler)[HA, yeah - get married and NEVER divorce. Please and thank you. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 10: [spoilers removed]"

LOL

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Ch 20: (view spoiler)[I love these two together and I'm hoping that something happens between them real soon. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "ch 26

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HOT DAMN

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "
ch 11 ..."

I LIVE FOR THEIR BANTERS

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "ch 22 .."

Uh, I already have them married and producing babies in my head..

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Alaina wrote: "Aly wrote: "ch 22 .."

Uh, I already have them married and producing babies in my head.."

Same! I love them and the fact that she's always stabbing him

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Aly wrote: "ch 22 .."

Uh, I already have them married and producing babies in my head.."

Same! I love them and the fact that she's always stabbing him"

OMG YES!

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Ch 31: (view spoiler)[Wow wow wow... why is he trying to ruin love? (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Finished: (view spoiler)[

I NEED THE NEXT BOOK NOW. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly, Head of Solo Quarterly & Maker of BR Threads]

Alaina wrote: "Finished:

I NEED THE NEXT BOOK NOW."

I love that gif!!