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Blood and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] #4, Part 2
The War of Two Queens (Part 2 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 October 29, 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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November 2, 2025
I have only a vague idea of what’s going on at this point, and the dialogue is painful at times, but i still enjoy the ride
November 4, 2025
For me this whole series could just stop right here. It was such an amazing book and I honestly feel fulfilled with how this ended. We finally know what the heck Poppy is unless for some reason Jennifer L. Armentrout changes it in the next book. She seems to surprise us in every book with a new name for what Poppy is. I don’t know if I’ll read the next one. I feel content and a little bored with all the war, but who knows my mind might change when the next graphic audio comes out for the next book. 😂
February 7, 2026
Hoooooly pancakes…
The death of Isbeth… that was PAINFUL to watch in my head, but also OH so satisfying.
The death of Isbeth… that was PAINFUL to watch in my head, but also OH so satisfying.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 22, 2026
I am so sick of this cash grab series at this point….. am I still going to finish it out? Yes absolutely
November 2, 2025
I’m just very confused at this point. So many gods and the hierarchy is hard to follow.
February 2, 2026
I Just Have to Say
“Exploded” as a descriptor for every emotional state and using Setti as a unit of measurement might genuinely be Armentrout’s favorite literary habits.
Book Rating: ★★★★☆
Impressive. A thoroughly enjoyable and well-crafted book. While it might not redefine the genre, it’s absolutely worth the time and attention.
Spice Rating: Hot
Hot. A couple of explicit scenes heat things up, but they’re well-integrated into the story. These moments enhance character relationships and serve a purpose beyond the bedroom.
Book Recap
Two weeks after the events of The Crown of Gilded Bones, Casteel is imprisoned beneath Carodonia, unfed, injured, and spiraling toward bloodlust under the control of Isbeth, the Blood Queen. Poppy, Kieran, and their allies gather in the Pinelands to plan a rescue, only to be met with brutality at every turn; bodies lining city walls and a box delivered to Poppy containing Casteel’s severed finger. As Poppy struggles to contain her growing power, she dreamwalks to Casteel through their heartmate bond, offering comfort while realizing his condition is worsening.
Review
I love a good dramatized audiobook. The consistent voice cast across the series genuinely enhances the experience. That said, this is the book where I started to feel the strain of Armentrout’s storytelling habits. Early in Part One, my engagement dipped hard. The scale of events keeps ballooning, but the character pool remains small, and only a handful of people have any real agency. The stakes rise, but the world doesn’t feel big enough to support them.
Part Two did pull me back in somewhat. The emotional beats landed better, and the tension sharpened, but by then the pattern was too familiar. Information is constantly delayed because someone interrupts, a fight breaks out, or sex takes priority. Important revelations feel rationed. The dreamwalking scenes were heavy with longing and angst, but they also felt convenient for pushing the plot along.
New mythological elements continue to appear exactly when needed, and while I’m still entertained, the emotional impact has dulled. I no longer feel for the characters as I am swept away by momentum. I was fully invested in the early books, and that makes the gradual disengagement here especially disappointing.
“Exploded” as a descriptor for every emotional state and using Setti as a unit of measurement might genuinely be Armentrout’s favorite literary habits.
Book Rating: ★★★★☆
Impressive. A thoroughly enjoyable and well-crafted book. While it might not redefine the genre, it’s absolutely worth the time and attention.
Spice Rating: Hot
Hot. A couple of explicit scenes heat things up, but they’re well-integrated into the story. These moments enhance character relationships and serve a purpose beyond the bedroom.
Book Recap
Two weeks after the events of The Crown of Gilded Bones, Casteel is imprisoned beneath Carodonia, unfed, injured, and spiraling toward bloodlust under the control of Isbeth, the Blood Queen. Poppy, Kieran, and their allies gather in the Pinelands to plan a rescue, only to be met with brutality at every turn; bodies lining city walls and a box delivered to Poppy containing Casteel’s severed finger. As Poppy struggles to contain her growing power, she dreamwalks to Casteel through their heartmate bond, offering comfort while realizing his condition is worsening.
Review
I love a good dramatized audiobook. The consistent voice cast across the series genuinely enhances the experience. That said, this is the book where I started to feel the strain of Armentrout’s storytelling habits. Early in Part One, my engagement dipped hard. The scale of events keeps ballooning, but the character pool remains small, and only a handful of people have any real agency. The stakes rise, but the world doesn’t feel big enough to support them.
Part Two did pull me back in somewhat. The emotional beats landed better, and the tension sharpened, but by then the pattern was too familiar. Information is constantly delayed because someone interrupts, a fight breaks out, or sex takes priority. Important revelations feel rationed. The dreamwalking scenes were heavy with longing and angst, but they also felt convenient for pushing the plot along.
New mythological elements continue to appear exactly when needed, and while I’m still entertained, the emotional impact has dulled. I no longer feel for the characters as I am swept away by momentum. I was fully invested in the early books, and that makes the gradual disengagement here especially disappointing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 6, 2025
As always the graphic audios are AMAZING for this series. I recommend these to people who want to read the series but are intimidated because of how dense it is, LISTEN TO THESE!!! You won’t regret it. The voice actors are my fav Kieran and Cas their accents 🥵🫡, listening to these graphics VS reading the book is definitely different… you can hear and feel their emotions and it makes the story so much more wholesome. THE JOINING in not so graphic, graphic detail. Kieran biting Cas and drinking from him and then cas drinking from Kieran while they are both naked and 🍆 ….and as poppy watches them together and she’s getting all hot and bothered and Cas is amused and intrigued by it. 🥵 SO HOT. I listen to these and don’t understand how people think they aren’t gunna be a throuple…that man LOVES her and casteel knows this. The love they share for each other is beautiful and goes beyond sex. The joining was done well and it was so beautiful… although I do wish it was more descriptive 🤭 kieran blushing when he sees poppy and trying to hold himself together but losing it because of her?! I need more of that.
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
November 14, 2025
Graphic Audio Review
Voice acting is top tier 🙌🏽
I loved this one. The ending didn’t leave me infuriated like the last one. I wanted so much more Casteel in this book but of course his ass was captured by the blood queen and we don’t get him back until like 60% into the book! 🤦🏽♀️
But while Cas is away, Poppy will slay 💁🏽♀️ she is such a badass Queen. I also loved her deeper connection with Keiran in this one. What a lucky lady to have two men who are obsessed with her. I’ve never been so envious of an FMC.
There were plenty of twists and turns but I liked how it all played out. I’m super excited to start The Primal of Blood and Bone. Still super invested and loving this series.
Voice acting is top tier 🙌🏽
I loved this one. The ending didn’t leave me infuriated like the last one. I wanted so much more Casteel in this book but of course his ass was captured by the blood queen and we don’t get him back until like 60% into the book! 🤦🏽♀️
But while Cas is away, Poppy will slay 💁🏽♀️ she is such a badass Queen. I also loved her deeper connection with Keiran in this one. What a lucky lady to have two men who are obsessed with her. I’ve never been so envious of an FMC.
There were plenty of twists and turns but I liked how it all played out. I’m super excited to start The Primal of Blood and Bone. Still super invested and loving this series.
November 30, 2025
Mit der Serie bin ich fürs erste fertig, die Folgebände werde ich nicht mehr lesen / hören. Immer die gleichen Dynamiken, die gleichen Themen, gefühlt alles nur per Dialog erzählt. Es zieht sich einfach, und nach dem 458. Mal ist der Witz, dass Poppy zu viele Fragen stellt und alle erstechen will auch einfach mehr als alt.
Die Serie hatte ihre guten Momente, aber es geht mir zu sehr bergab. Hätte ich nicht gezwungenermaßen einige lange Zugreisen gehabt, wäre es mir sehr schwer gefallen, diesen Band überhaupt zu beenden.
Die Serie hatte ihre guten Momente, aber es geht mir zu sehr bergab. Hätte ich nicht gezwungenermaßen einige lange Zugreisen gehabt, wäre es mir sehr schwer gefallen, diesen Band überhaupt zu beenden.
December 3, 2025
It was excellent. I love the full cast voice acting and the production value. It's a great way to re-read or experience a story.
The War of Two Queens (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)
Blood and Ash, Book 4
By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Narrated by: full cast, Katie Boothe, Torian Brackett, Stewart Crank, Tony Nam, Lise Bruneau, Todd Scofield, R.J. Bayley, Deepa Samuel, Khaya Fraites, Troy Allan, NJ Agwuna
Series: Blood and Ash, Book 4
Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
Release date: 08-25-25
Language: English
The War of Two Queens (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)
Blood and Ash, Book 4
By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Narrated by: full cast, Katie Boothe, Torian Brackett, Stewart Crank, Tony Nam, Lise Bruneau, Todd Scofield, R.J. Bayley, Deepa Samuel, Khaya Fraites, Troy Allan, NJ Agwuna
Series: Blood and Ash, Book 4
Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
Release date: 08-25-25
Language: English
December 6, 2025
first read the book, then listened to the audiobook.
definitely enjoyed listening to this one in audio form! a lot happens in this book and the first three books prepare you for this one. listening to it, I almost feel like the book could have ended here. the joining scene was really great in audio form. that was my favorite part of this book, actually.
i'm not sure if i'll listen to the next audiobook in this GraphicAudio series only because (SPOILERS FOR A SOUL OF ASH AND BLOOD)I know that the majority of the book will be a recap of TBAA but in casteel's POV.
definitely enjoyed listening to this one in audio form! a lot happens in this book and the first three books prepare you for this one. listening to it, I almost feel like the book could have ended here. the joining scene was really great in audio form. that was my favorite part of this book, actually.
i'm not sure if i'll listen to the next audiobook in this GraphicAudio series only because (SPOILERS FOR A SOUL OF ASH AND BLOOD)I know that the majority of the book will be a recap of TBAA but in casteel's POV.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 17, 2025
Basic Plot: Poppy seeks to rescue her husband and end the war.
This was a non-stop ride from beginning to end, and the end was pretty wild. The relationship between the main characters deepens. We find out a *LOT* more history affecting the story and the realms. For a book title that proclaims war, most of this is really about preventing/avoiding battle, until the very end when all hell breaks loose. I really enjoyed it.
This was a non-stop ride from beginning to end, and the end was pretty wild. The relationship between the main characters deepens. We find out a *LOT* more history affecting the story and the realms. For a book title that proclaims war, most of this is really about preventing/avoiding battle, until the very end when all hell breaks loose. I really enjoyed it.
November 19, 2025
Finally!!!! After 3 and a half books we have some resolutions. Did more things come up? you bet, do they seem pulled out of a hat? most definitely, but others were finally dealt with and FINALLY the threesome and basically triad I have been waiting for happened!!!!! 💜 I need more of just them.
Ok, this series is not great, but by the gods it's fun. I listened to this entire book in less than a day
Ok, this series is not great, but by the gods it's fun. I listened to this entire book in less than a day
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 22, 2025
this is five stars for the GraphicAudio adaptation — the voice actor casting, the music, the sound effects, they all remain phenomenal.
truthfully, i think this is my least favorite of this series so far (considering im behind with the new releases whoops) — tbh i was just annoyed with the villains and i was over the constant back/forth (like why are we entertaining her???) but im back in to see how this other storyline wraps up
truthfully, i think this is my least favorite of this series so far (considering im behind with the new releases whoops) — tbh i was just annoyed with the villains and i was over the constant back/forth (like why are we entertaining her???) but im back in to see how this other storyline wraps up
January 28, 2026
Enjoyed part 1
The cast is great but the story itself is starting to feel long and dragged out.
There were some parts that felt unnecessary . Longer is not always better. Sometimes shorter can create just as enjoyable of a read/listen.
Series has a lot going on with all the diff names, creatures etc. And it’s hard to keep track of it all.
The cast is great but the story itself is starting to feel long and dragged out.
There were some parts that felt unnecessary . Longer is not always better. Sometimes shorter can create just as enjoyable of a read/listen.
Series has a lot going on with all the diff names, creatures etc. And it’s hard to keep track of it all.
November 12, 2025
Still absolutely in love with the graphic audios for this series.
I had forgotten what happened at the end of this book as it’s been so long and the emotions hit me like a ton of freaking bricks but I will absolutely be continuing with them.
I had forgotten what happened at the end of this book as it’s been so long and the emotions hit me like a ton of freaking bricks but I will absolutely be continuing with them.
January 1, 2026
2 stars for the weird poly thing that Kieran, Polly, and Cas have going on. Just no. no. no. no. Part 2 of this book was basically them banging the ENTIRE TIME. I was kinda over it... I get it, you are hot for the men. But I was just so nope about the poly thing.
January 19, 2026
So powerful!! So sexy, so special. Listening to these audios, I feel like I can picture every character and everything that is happening. It really is incredible! Love this series. Even better the second time around.
November 4, 2025
This was just as good as reading for the 1st time! This series has my heart!
November 6, 2025
This whole series has me absolutely engrossed. I love everything about it. The world just draws you in and the characters are my everything. The graphic audio actors are AMAZING. No notes.
November 8, 2025
(⚆ᗝ⚆) Me the whole damn time!
November 9, 2025
SPOILER***
Anyone else thrown off by this throuple? lol idk I think it’s just getting a little too much for me 😂.
Anyone else thrown off by this throuple? lol idk I think it’s just getting a little too much for me 😂.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2025
Gahhhhh!!! These books are so good and the graphic audios just make them so much better. This one was fantastic, especially with all the spicy scenes in the second half of that book :-)
November 16, 2025
GA audio adaptation is perfection
November 18, 2025
I forgot how crazy the ending is! Love Poppy Cas Kieran ❤️
November 21, 2025
I described this part/book as: the plot is like a tortilla chip and the smut is salsa. The plot was merely a vessel for the smut.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 24, 2025
Chefs kiss
November 26, 2025
3 stars. I love Poppy's growth and the one extremely steamy part, but besides that I didn't love part 2. Just okay.
November 30, 2025
Really enjoyed all the plot development in this, but man! Casteel, Poppy, and Kieran just never can catch a break, can they? 😂
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