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Blood and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 2
The Crown of Gilded Bones (Part 2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Bow Before Your Queen Or Bleed Before Her…
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series.
She's been the victim and the survivor…
Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of. Because Poppy is the Chosen, the Blessed. The true ruler of Atlantia. She carries the blood of the King of Gods within her. By right the crown and the kingdom are hers.
The enemy and the warrior…
Poppy has only ever wanted to control her own life, not the lives of others, but now she must choose to either forsake her birthright or seize the gilded crown and become the Queen of Flesh and Fire. But as the kingdoms’ dark sins and blood-drenched secrets finally unravel, a long-forgotten power rises to pose a genuine threat. And they will stop at nothing to ensure that the crown never sits upon Poppy’s head.
A lover and heartmate…
But the greatest threat to them and to Atlantia is what awaits in the far west, where the Queen of Blood and Ash has her own plans, ones she has waited hundreds of years to carry out. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossible—travel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their people—and each other.
And now she will become Queen…
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series.
She's been the victim and the survivor…
Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of. Because Poppy is the Chosen, the Blessed. The true ruler of Atlantia. She carries the blood of the King of Gods within her. By right the crown and the kingdom are hers.
The enemy and the warrior…
Poppy has only ever wanted to control her own life, not the lives of others, but now she must choose to either forsake her birthright or seize the gilded crown and become the Queen of Flesh and Fire. But as the kingdoms’ dark sins and blood-drenched secrets finally unravel, a long-forgotten power rises to pose a genuine threat. And they will stop at nothing to ensure that the crown never sits upon Poppy’s head.
A lover and heartmate…
But the greatest threat to them and to Atlantia is what awaits in the far west, where the Queen of Blood and Ash has her own plans, ones she has waited hundreds of years to carry out. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossible—travel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their people—and each other.
And now she will become Queen…
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
9 pages, Audiobook
Published June 30, 2025
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Jennifer L. Armentrout
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# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
To email me, please use the below addy.
jenniferlarmentrout@live.com
# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
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February 16, 2026
“The villain is always the hero in their story, aren’t they?”
I'm still reeling from the last part of the book. The ending completely wrecked me. 😭😭😭
✅ Strong badass main character
✅ Amazing secondary characters (Kieran, mostly)
✅ Perfect love interest
✅ Sweet and sexy romance
✅ Funny banter
✅ Plot
✅ Action
✅ Gods and mythology
✅ Drakens!!!! 🐉
✅(🆗) Pace
❗️❗️ Huge cliffhanger 😩
🔥 Spice level : 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ / 5
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Second read: I noticed the lengths and repetitiveness in the book's middle part more this time. I feel that the middle was simply a repetition of some action, then long conversation and inner monologues, then a little action again, before having another long conversation. Now that I think about it, the plot does not really progress between the 30% and the 60% mark either.
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4.5 stars
Objectively, this book is not perfect, but I don't care. I still loved it. A lot.
This book starts strong as it jumps straight into the action and picks up exactly where AKOFAF ended. Casteel and Poppy have a lot of work to do to prove to the people of Atlantis that Poppy is worthy of their respect while also trying to elaborate a plan that would allow them to get Malik and Ian back and get rid of the Blood Crown once and for all. And just as we thought they finally had things under control, it all went to hell, and here I am now, still reeling from the last 10% and anxiously waiting for the next book.
“The heart doesn’t care how long you may have with someone.” Kieran looked over at me, his eyes sheltered. “It just cares that you have the person for as long as you can.”
Get ready for an epic adventure once again. This series keeps on getting better with each book. So many things happen in this book, so many plot twists, so many feelings! It was a real roller coaster, I laughed out loud; I wanted to scream and punch something. I went through so many emotions, but I loved it.
Casteel tossed the body to the ground and looked up at another man, blood streaming from his mouth. “What?”
The masked man spun and ran.
Casteel was faster, reaching him in the blink of an eye. He shoved his fist into the man’s back and jerked his arm back sharply, pulling out something white and smeared with blood and tissue. His spine. Dear gods, it was the man’s spine.
Kieran’s eyes met mine. “He’s a little angry.”
“A little?” I whispered.
“Okay. He’s really angry,” Kieran amended,
It was good, but there were some lengths. While I am madly in love with the characters and the world-building, I like the new places they explored in this book, and don’t even get me started on the drakens, the kickass trio that is Cas, Poppy, and Kieran, and that cruel ending… I also have to admit that some parts near the middle dragged on a little, and some conversations were a little repetitive or were the easy go-to strategy to explain any new piece of information or new concept that was introduced. On the other hand, this book has more plot twists, more Kieran and Poppy interactions, more Kieran overall, more sexy hot moments, more mythology and Gods, and it even has drakens! We also get to see more of Atlantia and learn more about Atlantia and Solis’s history…
The world-building is expanding, and we get to know new creatures (and I can't wait to see more of them in the next book). Vonetta, Delano, Naill, and Emil are more present, and the dynamic between their group is so so so funny. They made me laugh out loud so many times. They added a humorous touch in between (or in the middle of) the fighting scenes and political scheming.
I twisted to find Kieran at our side. He reached up, grasping my arms.
“Do you have her?” Casteel demanded of Kieran.
“Always,” he replied.
I’ve said it many times, but I'll say it again: I love Kieran. 💙 He is an amazing secondary character, and I wished we’d have more of him. He is a steady and reassuring presence next to Poppy throughout the book, and he balances some of Casteel and Poppy’s most impulsive or reckless ideas. The interactions between the three of them are perfect, and their banter is so funny and delightful to read. I could probably read a whole book just about Poppy, Casteel, and Kieran going through their everyday life and being silly and snarky, and I would still give it 5 stars. The friendship developing between Kieran and Poppy is also so sweet and heartwarming... and hilarious, too!
My first.
My guard.
My friend.
My betrayer.
My partner.
My husband.
My heartmate.
My everything.
Casteel Da’Neer bowed before me and stared up at me as if I were the only person in the entire kingdom.
I wanted to remember what it felt like to be in his arms, to hear his voice and feel his mouth against mine. I wanted to remember the way he smiled when I threatened him, and how his eyes lit up and warmed whenever I challenged him. I wanted to remember the pride I felt from him whenever I silenced those around me with words or by blade. I wanted to remember how he touched my scars reverently as if he wasn’t worthy of them—of me.
Poppy and Cas are still perfect in this book. 🖤 Poppy is such a strong, resilient badass girl, and Cas... well, he's Cas. I don't need to say more. The teasing and arguments they have are so funny and so full of love, and I adore how supportive Cas is. He encourages Poppy to fight her battles and is willing to turn his life around if it means her happiness. He never tried to control her, and on the contrary, he enables her whenever comes the time to be strong, assertive, and an overall badass.
“I have a feeling I’m going to want to stab you by the end of the night.” Kieran snorted.
“And how is that different from any other night?” I sighed.
“True.”
“You’re safe here,” he told me as he placed the dagger beside my hand. “But just in case, if anyone comes in here, stab first and ask questions later. You should be familiar with that mentality.”
“Why does everyone act like I run around stabbing people?”
Casteel stared back at me and then looked pointedly at his chest.
“Whatever,” I muttered. “You deserved it.”
Poppy still has an unhealthy liking for pointy objects, and Casteel has to endure daily stabbing threats from her (although he deserves it most of the time). I think for them, stabbing is the equivalent of a good warm hug for us normal people… At that point, it’s just a running gag in the series, but it still makes me smile every time.
“I don’t think I’ll ever get used to seeing that,” I whispered.
“Which part?” Casteel asked. “The shifting, or Kieran stripping?” Naill snorted as he righted himself on the saddle, shoving Kieran’s clothing into his bag.
“Neither,” I admitted, my gaze lifting to the trees as we entered the woods.
Things are getting sexier. There is a lot of nakedness, whether it’s between Poppy and Cas, because there are more steamy moments, and they are more explicit too, Poppy being randomly naked (or half-naked) in front of people, or people getting naked in front of Poppy. I’m not complaining, though; it did create some funny moments and some hot ones, too. I think it also continues to pave the way for a potential joining between Cass, Poppy, and Kieran in the future books.
**Mild spoiler in the next quote**
I like that we get to see Casteel’s parents in this book and that they are part of the plot, too. I whooped out loud the first time Kind Valyn got involved in a fight just because I could imagine him and Casteel fighting side by side, and it was epic in my head. Valyn also gives some dilf vibes… Not as much as Nektas, but still, he sounds sexy and like a strong, funny protector, so what’s not to like? Cas’s mother is not as present as his father, but she left an impression, not a good one. I do like her complexity and the layers to her feelings and actions, though, and while I am not her biggest fan at all, she is an interesting character.
The next book promises to be epic. The badass Vengeful Goddess Poppy is ready to make fire and blood rain on Solis. It’s going to be AMAZING.
⚠️ SPOILERS below. ⚠️
1. From Blood and Ash ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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July 27, 2025
Dramatized adaptation does it again.
July 21, 2025
3.75⭐
July 12, 2025
Reread. Graphic audiobook.
I always forget how bonkers the last 25% of this book is. I love Poppy so much 🥹
I always forget how bonkers the last 25% of this book is. I love Poppy so much 🥹
July 20, 2025
I truly think I only keep going with this series because I just want to see it through. If I'm being honest, this was probably the best half of the series. That is not saying a lot, though, because the series isn't the best to begin with. I have come to the realization that these books contain an unnecessary amount of dialogue and descriptions. It all feels like filler to keep the books going. Anyways, the plot finally started to plot, though it was dragged on; towards the end, things FINALLY got good. I think the next book will actually be good based on how this one ended. It just feels like we could have gotten to this so long ago, which is irritating.
July 3, 2025
That was stressful. I get so emotionally invested in the stories and that ending... I do not have words.
July 25, 2025
Finally made it through all the exposition (and Casteel's insufferable parents) thanks to the graphic audio, and now Amanda and I can move on to the next in our FBAA/FAF tandem read, A Shadow in the Ember.
February 16, 2026
I cannot believe how much I forgot that happened. The last 20%?! Omg. I can’t believe I have to go to the prequel series now. I’m so so excited for this who universe!!!!
January 14, 2026
Holy ending
April 9, 2026
it was fine, still some slower parts. poppy can be quite immature and annoying at times. need a break from this series, we will see if I finish.
August 8, 2025
Ope well bummer for cas
September 23, 2026
Okay… I really, REALLY wanted to love this one.
I gave the first two books in the series 5 stars, so I went into A Crown of Gilded Bones expecting to be completely obsessed. And while there are definitely things I enjoyed, this one just didn't hit the same way for me.
My biggest issue was the pacing. It felt like the characters spent a LOT of time talking about what was happening, discussing their situation, analyzing the dynamics between everyone, and trying to figure out what everything meant… rather than actually moving the story forward. There was so much discussion about the plot that sometimes I wanted to yell, "Okay, okay… but CAN WE DO SOMETHING NOW?" 😂
I think part of the problem is that this book almost feels like the first book in a new series. The story takes a pretty significant turn in the mythology and world-building, shifting the focus from the vampire-based story I thought I understood into something much bigger involving gods, ancient bloodlines, and a completely different set of rules. That's a HUGE amount of information to introduce, and I could feel the author trying to get all of it established.
And honestly, I found the constant changes in what everyone thought they knew incredibly frustrating.
Who are Poppy's parents?
What exactly is Poppy?
Who is descended from whom?
What does her bloodline actually mean?
What do the characters know… and what do they THINK they know?
Every time I thought I had finally figured something out, the book basically said, "Nope! Here's another revelation!" 😂
There were so many moments where the characters would make these huge logical leaps based on incomplete information, only to discover later that their assumptions were wrong. I understand that this is part of the mystery, but after a while, I found myself getting more frustrated than intrigued. There were A LOT of words devoted to people trying to solve mysteries that kept changing underneath them.
That said… Poppy.
I am really enjoying watching her discover her powers and, more importantly, discover herself. There is something incredibly satisfying about watching her move from the sheltered Maiden we met in the first book into someone who is beginning to understand just how powerful she might actually be. Her journey of figuring out who she is and what she is capable of is probably my favourite part of this book.
And then there is Casteel.
Listen.
I may have some criticisms about the pacing, the mythology, the lineage revelations and the characters' collective inability to know what the hell is going on…
…but I STILL want to run my hands over Casteel's abs in real life. 😂
That man is the BOMB.
So, three stars for me. I still love the characters, I'm invested in Poppy's development, and I absolutely want to know where this whole crazy mythology is going. I just wish this book had spent a little less time explaining what was happening and a little more time actually making things happen.
I'm definitely continuing the series, because at this point I NEED to know what Poppy is, what she becomes, and where all of this is ultimately going.
And, obviously, I need more Casteel. Priorities. 😏
PS THIS IS A REVIEW FOR BOTH PARTS 1 AND 2 OF THE DRAMATIZED ADAPTATION FOR BOOK 3 OF THIS SERIES
I gave the first two books in the series 5 stars, so I went into A Crown of Gilded Bones expecting to be completely obsessed. And while there are definitely things I enjoyed, this one just didn't hit the same way for me.
My biggest issue was the pacing. It felt like the characters spent a LOT of time talking about what was happening, discussing their situation, analyzing the dynamics between everyone, and trying to figure out what everything meant… rather than actually moving the story forward. There was so much discussion about the plot that sometimes I wanted to yell, "Okay, okay… but CAN WE DO SOMETHING NOW?" 😂
I think part of the problem is that this book almost feels like the first book in a new series. The story takes a pretty significant turn in the mythology and world-building, shifting the focus from the vampire-based story I thought I understood into something much bigger involving gods, ancient bloodlines, and a completely different set of rules. That's a HUGE amount of information to introduce, and I could feel the author trying to get all of it established.
And honestly, I found the constant changes in what everyone thought they knew incredibly frustrating.
Who are Poppy's parents?
What exactly is Poppy?
Who is descended from whom?
What does her bloodline actually mean?
What do the characters know… and what do they THINK they know?
Every time I thought I had finally figured something out, the book basically said, "Nope! Here's another revelation!" 😂
There were so many moments where the characters would make these huge logical leaps based on incomplete information, only to discover later that their assumptions were wrong. I understand that this is part of the mystery, but after a while, I found myself getting more frustrated than intrigued. There were A LOT of words devoted to people trying to solve mysteries that kept changing underneath them.
That said… Poppy.
I am really enjoying watching her discover her powers and, more importantly, discover herself. There is something incredibly satisfying about watching her move from the sheltered Maiden we met in the first book into someone who is beginning to understand just how powerful she might actually be. Her journey of figuring out who she is and what she is capable of is probably my favourite part of this book.
And then there is Casteel.
Listen.
I may have some criticisms about the pacing, the mythology, the lineage revelations and the characters' collective inability to know what the hell is going on…
…but I STILL want to run my hands over Casteel's abs in real life. 😂
That man is the BOMB.
So, three stars for me. I still love the characters, I'm invested in Poppy's development, and I absolutely want to know where this whole crazy mythology is going. I just wish this book had spent a little less time explaining what was happening and a little more time actually making things happen.
I'm definitely continuing the series, because at this point I NEED to know what Poppy is, what she becomes, and where all of this is ultimately going.
And, obviously, I need more Casteel. Priorities. 😏
PS THIS IS A REVIEW FOR BOTH PARTS 1 AND 2 OF THE DRAMATIZED ADAPTATION FOR BOOK 3 OF THIS SERIES
July 19, 2025
Basic Plot: Poppy and Casteel learn more about Poppy's heritage, become the king and queen of Atlantia, and attempt to prevent war.
That ending was intense. The next book is going to be a whopper. I really need to re-listen to these, or read the physical books, because dang. I really enjoy Poppy and Cas as a couple and as individual characters. The side characters pull the whole thing together, even if there are a lot of revelations here that change how we think of various characters. The whole deity vs god thing is hard to track in my brain since the words mean the same thing to me. I know this review won't make a lot of sense to anyone unfamiliar with the series, but at this point in the depths of the series, no one who isn't caught up would get it. At any rate, I'm loving the series, and I really love the Graphic Audio version I've been listening to.
That ending was intense. The next book is going to be a whopper. I really need to re-listen to these, or read the physical books, because dang. I really enjoy Poppy and Cas as a couple and as individual characters. The side characters pull the whole thing together, even if there are a lot of revelations here that change how we think of various characters. The whole deity vs god thing is hard to track in my brain since the words mean the same thing to me. I know this review won't make a lot of sense to anyone unfamiliar with the series, but at this point in the depths of the series, no one who isn't caught up would get it. At any rate, I'm loving the series, and I really love the Graphic Audio version I've been listening to.
May 10, 2026
The Crown of Gilded Bones (Book 3, Blood and Ash) - Jennifer L. Armentrout
This book has been on my TBR for longer than what it should have been and luckily my hubby brought me the Graphic Audio version of this book and I dived straight in.
Jennifer L. Armentrout is an American author who loves reading and writing and watching bad zombie movies. She has also been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as retinitis pigmentosa which involves the breakdown and death of cells in the retina. Over time this will result in loss of vision. Consequently, Jennifer is extremely passionate about education people on the varying degrees of blindness, which as well as writing, she plans to do for as long as she is able.
Poppy know she is beyond lucky to have found the love that she has with Casteel. Knows she should treasure and enjoy this time together, but Poppy’s focus is on her brother.
Finding him and saving him if it’s not too late. Yet as it turns out Poppy is the true ruler of Atlantis and carries the blood of the gods within her.
Poppy must decide if she would leave it all behind or step up and take her birthright, become the Queen of Flesh and Fire they call her.
However, the Queen of Blood and Ash has had plans in place for hundreds of years, plans that she will see to the end. Plans that Poppy and Casteel are doing everything they can to see fail. In order for that to happen the must wake the King of the Gods and hope they can survive.
As always, secrets and betrayals that others had wished to keep hidden slowly start to see the light. Poppy and Casteel will need to decide how far they are willing to go to protect themselves, their loved ones and the people of Atlantia.
“The Crown of Gilded Bones” is a spicy romantasy story about vampires and long forgotten secrets. This story picked up right where the last instalment left off and straight back into the action. It started off well, but I felt as though the plot waned in the middle, and the ending is where things truly picked up again. The whole premise and plot of the primals, gods, deities and how they work is really complicated and making it hard to follow and engage in the story. I can honestly say if it wasn’t for the ending, I am not sure I would continue with this series, but now I just need to know what happens next.
This book has been on my TBR for longer than what it should have been and luckily my hubby brought me the Graphic Audio version of this book and I dived straight in.
Jennifer L. Armentrout is an American author who loves reading and writing and watching bad zombie movies. She has also been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as retinitis pigmentosa which involves the breakdown and death of cells in the retina. Over time this will result in loss of vision. Consequently, Jennifer is extremely passionate about education people on the varying degrees of blindness, which as well as writing, she plans to do for as long as she is able.
Poppy know she is beyond lucky to have found the love that she has with Casteel. Knows she should treasure and enjoy this time together, but Poppy’s focus is on her brother.
Finding him and saving him if it’s not too late. Yet as it turns out Poppy is the true ruler of Atlantis and carries the blood of the gods within her.
Poppy must decide if she would leave it all behind or step up and take her birthright, become the Queen of Flesh and Fire they call her.
However, the Queen of Blood and Ash has had plans in place for hundreds of years, plans that she will see to the end. Plans that Poppy and Casteel are doing everything they can to see fail. In order for that to happen the must wake the King of the Gods and hope they can survive.
As always, secrets and betrayals that others had wished to keep hidden slowly start to see the light. Poppy and Casteel will need to decide how far they are willing to go to protect themselves, their loved ones and the people of Atlantia.
“The Crown of Gilded Bones” is a spicy romantasy story about vampires and long forgotten secrets. This story picked up right where the last instalment left off and straight back into the action. It started off well, but I felt as though the plot waned in the middle, and the ending is where things truly picked up again. The whole premise and plot of the primals, gods, deities and how they work is really complicated and making it hard to follow and engage in the story. I can honestly say if it wasn’t for the ending, I am not sure I would continue with this series, but now I just need to know what happens next.
May 9, 2026
I don't know what to say really. Its dragging with the same conversations and the same thoughts and the same snarky remarks. I do not like Poppy at all, there's no personal growth, just more power. Cas and Kieran was what made it fun until it didn't anymore. Do I continue? Take a break? The first book was such a banger. I'm disappointed.
August 4, 2026
5 for sure!!!
Just when you thought you had heard it all... even more happens. A lot just happened in the end and I was very pleasantly surprised! It seems like all the lies and hidden truths keep unfolding and the 💩 is about to hit the fan. Poppy is rightfully pissed and ready to fight and i am here for all of it. This series is sooo good and I am glad im reading it.
Just when you thought you had heard it all... even more happens. A lot just happened in the end and I was very pleasantly surprised! It seems like all the lies and hidden truths keep unfolding and the 💩 is about to hit the fan. Poppy is rightfully pissed and ready to fight and i am here for all of it. This series is sooo good and I am glad im reading it.
July 18, 2025
Goosebumps all through this second half. I would never enjoy this book if I was reading it but boy does GraphicAudio delivers.
No one likes overthinking, very very long conversations, descriptives monologues and introspection more than our Poppy girl. Rough for the readers.
No one likes overthinking, very very long conversations, descriptives monologues and introspection more than our Poppy girl. Rough for the readers.
July 23, 2025
Oh, lord… I forgot how this book ends…😩
I love re-reads…. ❤️
I love re-reads…. ❤️
July 25, 2025
We love a girlboss 😍
August 7, 2025
This was a good part 2! It moves right along and the graphic audio really brought the story to life again. I’m intrigued with the plot but it does feel a little more complicated than it needs to be but still a fun adventure.
August 21, 2025
It’s a solid “hell yeah” from me
January 18, 2026
Poppy is so badass!! I love Kieran so much 😂😂 the ending 🤯
July 12, 2025
Liked this one much more.
November 29, 2025
THREE FUCKING BOOKS IN AND THE PLOT IS FINALLY GETTING SOMEWHERE???
October 18, 2026
Is anyone truthful in these books ?!! Everyone is lying and when their secret is revealed u find it it’s actually still a lie??!
July 2, 2025
Just as badass as the 1st time I read it :). Really enjoying the graphic audios. Need War of Two Queens like yesterday!
October 30, 2025
pros to these adaptations
1. each character actually has a different narrator
(which is what regular audiobooks need to be doing. )
I can do without the sounds and music. which usually drowns out the voices and the sound effects are repetitive to the point of being annoying.
2. they usually cut out unnecessary parts (probably could cut out more in this particular series though)
Cons to these adaptations:
1. They split them into 2 or more parts for 💲 scheme
There is no other reason for it.
2. This causes issues with being put in order
3. this causes them to be more books than actually are
4. this causes issues with being able to borrow them from libraries, with limited borrows and holds at a time, 5 books turns into 10 and that's usually the limit. So 5 books hog up your entire limits and usually very long waits.
6. ebooks dont sync with them
7. THEIR sexual & intimate scenes are very fake and poorly done. even just kissing is done really badly
1. each character actually has a different narrator
(which is what regular audiobooks need to be doing. )
I can do without the sounds and music. which usually drowns out the voices and the sound effects are repetitive to the point of being annoying.
2. they usually cut out unnecessary parts (probably could cut out more in this particular series though)
Cons to these adaptations:
1. They split them into 2 or more parts for 💲 scheme
There is no other reason for it.
2. This causes issues with being put in order
3. this causes them to be more books than actually are
4. this causes issues with being able to borrow them from libraries, with limited borrows and holds at a time, 5 books turns into 10 and that's usually the limit. So 5 books hog up your entire limits and usually very long waits.
6. ebooks dont sync with them
7. THEIR sexual & intimate scenes are very fake and poorly done. even just kissing is done really badly
August 13, 2025
3.5… not really sure how to rate
Book one was my favorite by far. By the time I got to this book I was really just in it for the characters; specifically the banter. The plot was just ok to me, but I can see how someone else could love it.
Cass is giving Wesley from The Princess Bride vibes and I love it.
Do not plan on continuing the series.
Book one was my favorite by far. By the time I got to this book I was really just in it for the characters; specifically the banter. The plot was just ok to me, but I can see how someone else could love it.
Cass is giving Wesley from The Princess Bride vibes and I love it.
Do not plan on continuing the series.
September 2, 2025
I’m feeling conflicted… this book in the first half particularly was so repetitive, unnecessarily so. Because of that I found myself not enjoying the book as much but then you get into the second half and it picked back up. The ending, of course has me immediately wanting to pick up the next book because I can’t DNF it with that ending… iykyk
Maybe I’ll come back and change it to three stars 😅
Maybe I’ll come back and change it to three stars 😅
July 17, 2025
I feel like the ending really saved this book for me - it was hovering around 2 stars for 50% of the book. And that dramatic conclusion bam! Damn!! It’s definitely 3.5-4 only bc of that and now making me want to read the next.
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