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Blood and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] #4, Part 1
The War of Two Queens (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
From the desperation of golden crowns…
Casteel Da’Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could’ve prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable.
And born of mortal flesh…
Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life’s guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way—because there can be no retreat this time. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace.
A great primal power rises…
Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dear—to protect those who cannot defend themselves. But war is only the beginning. Ancient primal powers have already stirred, revealing the horror of what began eons ago. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to be—what she fears the most.
As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction.
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
Casteel Da’Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could’ve prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable.
And born of mortal flesh…
Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life’s guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way—because there can be no retreat this time. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace.
A great primal power rises…
Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dear—to protect those who cannot defend themselves. But war is only the beginning. Ancient primal powers have already stirred, revealing the horror of what began eons ago. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to be—what she fears the most.
As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction.
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
10 pages, Audiobook
Published August 25, 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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September 14, 2025
4.5 stars these graphic audios eaaaaat
Gah. I can’t wait for part 2 to release
Because that’s when all the *craziness* happens 👀🫣🔥
I gave this less stars because of how long Cas abs Poppy are separated 😭
Plus. I feel AWFUL for Cas 😭😭😭
These audiobooks EAT though 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Here’s my review for the book
Gah. I can’t wait for part 2 to release
Because that’s when all the *craziness* happens 👀🫣🔥
I gave this less stars because of how long Cas abs Poppy are separated 😭
Plus. I feel AWFUL for Cas 😭😭😭
These audiobooks EAT though 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Here’s my review for the book
September 3, 2025
THESE GRAPHIC AUDIOS ARE EVERYTHING 😩
September 12, 2025
I’m going to continue reading the series because the plot is really good. I know for a fact, I’ll never reread this series.
The first half is just her, I want to say pages and pages but it’s a graphic audio so I’ll say minutes nay hours, being upset that Cass isn’t there I get it girl. You miss him. It was giving Bella from twilight when Edward left and she couldn’t even think or say his name. It reminded me of that.
I feel like there was so many other things going on that could have been being written about during that span of time. Like so much world building could’ve happened in this first half of this book.
My need to see the kingdom be saved is the only reason I won’t DNF the series. But because I feel no need to pick it up right away I’m more than willing to wait for part two of the graphic audio to come out.
The first half is just her, I want to say pages and pages but it’s a graphic audio so I’ll say minutes nay hours, being upset that Cass isn’t there I get it girl. You miss him. It was giving Bella from twilight when Edward left and she couldn’t even think or say his name. It reminded me of that.
I feel like there was so many other things going on that could have been being written about during that span of time. Like so much world building could’ve happened in this first half of this book.
My need to see the kingdom be saved is the only reason I won’t DNF the series. But because I feel no need to pick it up right away I’m more than willing to wait for part two of the graphic audio to come out.
September 24, 2025
This series is entertaining, but it honestly should have ended in book 2, everything after that has been clumsy, both in writing and world building. I understand that you as the reader discover the world in parts and pieces, but every book has a bunch of new elements too conveniently placed that sound like they pulled it out of their ass. Again I'm entertained, but it's dragging and I no longer feel shock, or relief, or am very invested, which sucks because I was all in for the first couple books.
Also since it's graphic audio, this means I'm half way through the book and I swear if there's no threesome between Poppy, Cass, and Kieran I'm gonna be pissed 😠😜
Also since it's graphic audio, this means I'm half way through the book and I swear if there's no threesome between Poppy, Cass, and Kieran I'm gonna be pissed 😠😜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2025
this adaptation is still wonderful, so five stars for that — this book is just not my favorite of the series, but i have hopes for the second half of this book. the sound effects and score remain perfect!
honestly, reaver and kieran made this one for me. i wish i liked some characters more (im pretty sure i like them more later??? i can’t remember but prayers for them)
honestly, reaver and kieran made this one for me. i wish i liked some characters more (im pretty sure i like them more later??? i can’t remember but prayers for them)
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
September 24, 2025
Nooooo 😩 this book! I need the next paaaaart. But I can’t listen to it until October 😭.
This book series has me in a chokehold and it is now one of my favorite reads 2025. I gave this book 5/5⭐️ and I’d say spice is a 🌶️.5/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.
In this first half of the book we get to see both povs after the events of book 3. The king who is now captured by the false Queen and Queen Poppy who now has to do everything she can to find and save her king. Her husband. Her heart mate. But can she do it in time before it’s too late? Or will the blood lust take over what is left of her king and the false queen succeed?
This book has me in an absolute chokehold and I love every single part of it. I need moooore! So if you’re considering reading or listening to this series? Do iiiiiit!
This book series has me in a chokehold and it is now one of my favorite reads 2025. I gave this book 5/5⭐️ and I’d say spice is a 🌶️.5/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.
In this first half of the book we get to see both povs after the events of book 3. The king who is now captured by the false Queen and Queen Poppy who now has to do everything she can to find and save her king. Her husband. Her heart mate. But can she do it in time before it’s too late? Or will the blood lust take over what is left of her king and the false queen succeed?
This book has me in an absolute chokehold and I love every single part of it. I need moooore! So if you’re considering reading or listening to this series? Do iiiiiit!
September 6, 2025
These are FANTASTIC! Look, if you made it to this book, you are already sold on Poppy girl, but these dramatic adaptations are BEST way to consume it. I have read this on my kindle, listened to the regular audio (which is also great), but the graphic audios are the BEST!
They do piss you off where they choose to stop between the halves, gives whomever decided that… “ya mama’s a ho…” but also I get it because I am DYING for the next one!
They do piss you off where they choose to stop between the halves, gives whomever decided that… “ya mama’s a ho…” but also I get it because I am DYING for the next one!
September 23, 2025
Basic Plot: While Cas tries to survive a dunheon, Poppy tries to run a country and rescue him.
So much going on in this book. Lots of twists and turns to the plot. New discoveries and characters we haven't really interacted with before. It's an absolute gut-wrencher that I probably should be giving 5 stars to, but I haven't been in the head space to let myself immerse, so it's a me thing, not particular to the book. At any rate, the end of this audio is a criminal cliffhanger.
So much going on in this book. Lots of twists and turns to the plot. New discoveries and characters we haven't really interacted with before. It's an absolute gut-wrencher that I probably should be giving 5 stars to, but I haven't been in the head space to let myself immerse, so it's a me thing, not particular to the book. At any rate, the end of this audio is a criminal cliffhanger.
December 29, 2025
UGH! I’m so mad I have to wait for the second half of this book!
This is actually more like a 3.5, but that’s not an option, so 4 it is. The plot continues to grow and the world continues to develop in an interesting manner, however, some of the dialogue and writing feels a little corny to me. I feel like Armentrout could have spent more time writing dialogue that actually felt true to the characters. Other than that, great job.
This is actually more like a 3.5, but that’s not an option, so 4 it is. The plot continues to grow and the world continues to develop in an interesting manner, however, some of the dialogue and writing feels a little corny to me. I feel like Armentrout could have spent more time writing dialogue that actually felt true to the characters. Other than that, great job.
September 5, 2025
4.5
I love this series, I am not happy that soon this series will be over and Poppy and Casteel will be living their best lives after all the blood sweat and tears that they had to deal with. The Queen is a bitch and I mean just that. Cuz girl please you are evil and ruthless. Hopefully the truth will reveal itself soon.
I love this series, I am not happy that soon this series will be over and Poppy and Casteel will be living their best lives after all the blood sweat and tears that they had to deal with. The Queen is a bitch and I mean just that. Cuz girl please you are evil and ruthless. Hopefully the truth will reveal itself soon.
October 5, 2025
Loved this the second time round. I don't write many reviews on this series because... I just can't. I love it so much. I have so many thoughts... I can't give a concise review. What is there to say. But I also know there is some controversy. So just to be clear. Love this book. Love The Joining. Love Kieran. The End.
September 15, 2025
Still love this series, and the graphic audio is amazing, but I just can’t give it 5 stars since they were apart the whole time and this all just feels like lead up to what will actually happen in part 2.
December 13, 2025
Not gonna lie I forgot to write my review here so it’s been a bit since I read this book but remember thinking it was really good and I can’t wait for the next graphic audio of this book to come out because I was excited to see what happens next.
September 1, 2025
4 stars! Wow, so good! Poppy's growth is so cool.
September 3, 2025
Loved it as much as the first time I read it :). Waiting impatiently for part 2!
September 8, 2025
Great book! Just wish I had known the second half hasn’t been released in graphic audio yet :(
Once you go graphic, very hard to go back
Once you go graphic, very hard to go back
September 10, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
September 18, 2025
🤌🤌 I love Kieran.
September 20, 2025
I need the next part more than I need air
September 21, 2025
I'm just sad that the next one doesn't come out till the end of next month 😭
September 30, 2025
This first half felt a lot like filler with plot driven points sprinkled in. I didn’t feel as gripped by the story or the characters but I’ll continue forward since I started lol.
October 1, 2025
Really good, stressed for poppy and cas ….
October 7, 2025
Love reliving the series in this format!
October 16, 2025
3.95 stars
October 23, 2025
Great Adaption, intriguing plot, unfortunately a little bit too dialog-heavy - maybe more a 3.5 star read. Waiting for part two to come out by the end of this month!
October 30, 2025
1st half audio…sooo good 👍🏻
November 10, 2025
Good story, great cast.
November 14, 2025
I freaking love this series, more so with this adaptions!
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