A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire Series #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Great read
A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout is everything I love about fantasy romance — lush worldbuilding, sizzling chemistry, and a heroine you can’t help but root for. From the very first page, I was completely pulled into this world of gods, destiny, and forbidden desire. Sera is such a strong, layered character — brave, conflicted, and determined to forge her own path even when fate seems set against her. And Nyktos… absolutely magnetic. The tension and slow-burn between them is pure perfection — full of heat, banter, and emotional depth that makes every scene crackle. Armentrout’s storytelling shines here — complex mythology, political intrigue, and the kind of romance that leaves you breathless. It’s dark and emotional but also beautifully written, with moments of humor and heart woven through. If you loved From Blood and Ash, this prequel is an absolute must-read. A Shadow in the Ember is powerful, passionate, and impossible to put down.
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A must read if you’re a fan of From Blood and Ash
I will never stop recommending this series!!! The entire From Blood and Ash world is amazing and this book just adds to that while completely standing up on its own merit. Sera and Nyktos are absolute perfection!!! I love seeing their relationship develop. The tension is soooo good! The plot and pacing are excellent. The world building is wonderful on its own, but also builds upon From Blood and Ash, making it that much better. If you’re a fan of From Blood and Ash, absolutely recommend this book. Even if you’re not, you should still read this.
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🌌 Nyktos & Sera: The OGs We Stan Forever
These JLA books keep getting better and better, and honestly? Nyktos and Sera are IT. The OGs. The blueprint. The worldbuilding is spectacular, so elaborate, so creative, that it’s impossible not to get sucked in. I want to stay there forever under Nyktos’ protection. 💀 Nyktos: The MMC of Dreams Nyktos is everything. He’s one of those precious MMCs you want to peel back layer by layer, but also protect at all costs. 👑 Seraphina: Queen of All Queens Sera? She’s the queen. I want to package her up and eat her alive, but also set her free and watch her rule the world in awe. Her presence is magnetic, and her banter with Nyktos? Chef’s kiss. 💫 Banter, Depth & (Almost) Tears Even though this is just book one, both MCs feel deep, complex, and endlessly compelling. Their chemistry is top-notch. Still, I want more. I can feel this gearing up to claim some “favourite” status awards, but I wanted that extra tug on the heartstrings. They made me tear up. I just wanted them to break me, make me cry, wreck me completely (because they can). ⭐ Practically perfect…? Honestly? A 4.5-star read. Practically perfect, just shy of that emotional devastation I crave. But Nyktos and Sera? Yeah… they’re easily climbing toward the throne.
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Great series starter!
I loved this book. It is an intricate tale of humans, Gods and Primals. The egos, myths and beliefs crafted into a truly remarkable new series. Life and death are uniquely portrayed.
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If you love a storng FMC here you go
I thoroughly enjoyed this spinoff set in the Blood and Ash universe. Sera is a compelling and powerful main character, a bit morally gray, but also strong and always for the right reasons. After being treated as a sacrifice her entire life, watching her embrace her own power and ruthlessness was both satisfying and empowering. Nyktos is the epitome of a book boyfriend. While he’s meant to be an intimidating and mysterious god, his caring and gentle moments add wonderful depth to his character. The chemistry between him and Sera drives much of the story and is beautifully written. It was interesting to see the FMC be a little more of the bad guy in the relationship then the MMC, since everyone knows Sera is lying to him. While romance takes center stage, there’s also a solid balance of politics, world-building, and scheming that enriches both Sera’s and Nyktos’s story lines. The multiple antagonists are effectively detestable, Tavius in particular stands out as one readers will love to hate. Like literally, we all hate him right? Overall, this book was a captivating read from start to finish. The magic system was engaging, the plot intriguing, and I found myself completely immersed, eager to see how everything would unfold. Fans of fantasy romance with rich lore and complex characters will absolutely enjoy this book.
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LOVE Flesh and Fire
One thing about Jennifer Armentrout- it’s always a 5 star read. I ADORED Poppy and Casteel’s story, I’d give literally anything to read it for the first time again. I felt like I got that same feeling from A Shadow in the Ember- I loved Sera and Nyktos’ story more than I loved Poppy and Casteel. Sera as the Maiden forced into grooming to fulfill her purpose was interesting. I am obsessed with her character growth and I LOVED the assassin/Consort dynamic. While it was clear the Primal of Death was going to be less intimidating than expected, I enjoyed the surprise as we slowly learned more about him throughout the book. I can say without a doubt, I will be buying the rest of the series. This book was sent to me via NetGalley, however the opinion listed is my own.
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Ah I love this book so much
I loved this book so much. The tension, the yearning, it was so hard to put this book down. I absolutely loved nytkos he will probably always be one of my favorite MMC. If you love from blood and ash you will devour this book. Thank you NetGalley and Blue Box Press for sending me this book
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Loved this one!!!
In this world, Sera is a maiden who is trained to kill the Primal of Death. He’s supposed to marry her and take her back to his kingdom where she is supposed to kill him to ensure there is no more rot in her kingdom. Whelp, this is where the fun begins. This book. This book! It stole all my attention for the entire weekend. This book was seriously perfection. The twists and turns were fantastic. The banter between the characters was amazing. The characters jumped off the page. There was so much conflict I couldn’t stop reading. I pretty much ignored my kids for days! Lol I almost think I like Sera and Nyktos better than Poppy and Cas. This book is a prequel to the Blood and Ash series. I highly recommend reading Blood and Ash and then moving on to A Shadow in the Ember. I’m on my way to read the next book in this series asap! I had no idea I would love this one just as much! Sera is a tough, resilient and a crazy feisty heroine. She’s also been through so much in her short life. She knows how to use a knife, and she won’t hesitate to do so. This was my favorite part of this book. She also doesn’t back down from a fight and although she has anxiety, she pushes through. Nyktos is probably my all time favorite hero! He’s mysterious, strong, sexy and fiercely protective of the people he loves. Nyktos stole my heart. I want a Nyktos for my very own. If you are looking for an amazing romantasy, do not hesitate to pick up this book. JLA is on an entirely different level than many other romantasy authors. She’s the queen! I received this book from Blue Box Press and Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
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