Reading Order
Blood & AshBlood and Ash Reading Order
Jennifer L. Armentrout's Blood and Ash series is a sweeping romantic fantasy set in the Kingdom of Solis. Beginning with From Blood and Ash, the series follows Poppy, a Maiden chosen by the gods, whose sheltered life shatters when she meets Hawke — a guard whose secrets run as deep as her own. Here's the complete reading order.
Where to start
Start with From Blood and Ash (Book 1) — no prior Armentrout knowledge needed. The series is best read in publication order; each book ends on a major cliffhanger. The companion Flesh and Fire duology (also by Armentrout) can be read after the main series or after Book 3.
Complete Blood & Ash Book List
- 1Buy
From Blood and Ash
Jennifer L. Armentrout·2020·Book 1 — start here; Poppy and Hawke - 2Buy
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
Jennifer L. Armentrout·2020·Book 2 - 3Buy
The Crown of Gilded Bones
Jennifer L. Armentrout·2021·Book 3 - 4Buy
The War of Two Queens
Jennifer L. Armentrout·2022·Book 4 - 5Buy
A Soul of Ash and Blood
Jennifer L. Armentrout·2023·Book 5 — Hawke's POV - 6Buy
A Fire in the Flesh
Jennifer L. Armentrout·2023·Book 6 - Buy
A Light in the Flame
OptionalJennifer L. Armentrout·2023·Flesh and Fire Book 2 — prequel companion, read after Book 3 or after the main series - Coming Soon
From Blood and Ash Book 7
UpcomingJennifer L. Armentrout·TBA·Book 7 — forthcoming
Blood & Ash — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blood and Ash reading order?
The main series order is: From Blood and Ash → A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire → The Crown of Gilded Bones → The War of Two Queens → A Soul of Ash and Blood → A Fire in the Flesh. A Light in the Flame (Flesh and Fire Book 2) is a companion prequel best read after Book 3 or after the main series.
How many Blood and Ash books are there?
There are currently 6 books in the main Blood and Ash series, plus the companion Flesh and Fire duology (A Shadow in the Ember and A Light in the Flame) and the planned Book 7. Jennifer L. Armentrout is one of the most prolific authors in romantic fantasy.
Is From Blood and Ash related to ACOTAR or Fourth Wing?
From Blood and Ash and ACOTAR are separate series by different authors (Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas respectively), but fans of one often love the other due to their shared blend of epic fantasy world-building and passionate romance. If you loved ACOTAR, From Blood and Ash is one of the most frequently recommended next reads.
Do I need to read the Flesh and Fire books?
A Shadow in the Ember and A Light in the Flame (the Flesh and Fire duology) are companion prequels set in the same world — they enrich the mythology but are optional. Most fans recommend reading them after the main series or after Book 3 of Blood and Ash.
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