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A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire Book 1) Kindle Edition
Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort.
However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania—she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission—one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then…end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot.
Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death’s unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she’s never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice. Either way, her life is forfeit—it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 19, 2021
- File size3.3 MB
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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, Harlequin Teen, and Blue Box Press; and PassionFlix recently made her Wicked series into a feature film. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2020 Goodreads Choice Award in Romance for her adult fantasy, From Blood and Ash. She has also written Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn.
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- ASIN : B08Z2ZJSR3
- Publisher : Blue Box Press
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- Publication date : October 19, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 3.3 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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- Print length : 647 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1952457487
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 4 : Flesh and Fire
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# 1 NEW YORK TIMES, # 1 International, and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in West Virginia. She also writes under the name J. Lynn. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time, reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write. She shares her home with her husband, his K-9 partner named Diesel and her hyper Border Jack Apollo, and a slew of farm animals that include alpacas, goats, and sheep.
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Customers find this book to be a captivating read with compelling characters, particularly appreciating the chemistry between the main characters and the strength of the female characters. Moreover, the plot is fast-paced and action-packed, while the world-building is praised for its incredible creation and how it adds to the series. Additionally, customers describe the romance as charming and sexy. However, the writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some praising it while others find it repetitive and bogged down in internal monologue. Similarly, the pacing draws mixed reactions, with some finding it very fast-paced while others say it drags on at times.
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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one describing it as a complete and utter delight.
"...I loved reading it. The plot is intriguing and kept me turning the page, the world is fully fleshed out and feels real, and the characters are..." Read more
"...learning to trust her again as well are a great start to the series...." Read more
"...Now on to the 2nd book. A good read!" Read more
"Actual rating is 4.5 stars. I got an E-ARC copy of this amazing story in exchange for an honest review by JLA, so I'm about to get real..." Read more
Customers praise the character development in the book, particularly noting the strong female characters and the amazing chemistry between the main characters.
"...the entire cast of side characters is really fun and i LOVED seeing little reaver and baby jadis SO much!..." Read more
"...page, the world is fully fleshed out and feels real, and the characters are relatable and loveable. I couldn’t put the book down...." Read more
"...The author foes an amazing job introducing characters and revealing their positions." Read more
"...Love the supporting characters and a well developed world and magic system of the Primals. Recommend" Read more
Customers find the plot of the book riveting and action-packed, with one customer noting its balance between action and romance.
"This book was amazing. I loved reading it. The plot is intriguing and kept me turning the page, the world is fully fleshed out and feels real, and..." Read more
"...Don’t get me wrong, I love FBAA but this book was such an amazing surprise and the banter/steam was 🥵🥵🥵..." Read more
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Customers appreciate the world building in the book, describing it as an exciting setting that adds depth to the series.
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"...I love the banter in this so much. Nyktos will forever be my favorite Fantasy MMC. This story will forever be my top favorite fantasy series..." Read more
"Captivating up until the end! Love the mixture of adventure, conflict & tension. Cannot wait to read the next book!" Read more
Customers appreciate the romance in the book, describing it as charming, sexy, and unique, with beautiful world-building.
"...Nyktos is quiet and gentle, until he's not. he's charming and a little cheeky and everything about him gives such soft daddy vibes- including the..." Read more
"...fleshed out and feels real, and the characters are relatable and loveable. I couldn’t put the book down...." Read more
"...Seraphina is beautiful and definitely does not need anyone, man or Primal to make her feel anything more...." Read more
"...getting to know Nyktos as a character, he was interesting and very charming albeit mysterious. Sera got on my nerves though...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some praising it while others find it repetitive and bogged down in internal monologue.
"...Their chemistry, tension, and banter is fantastic and well written...." Read more
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"Wonderfully written, immersive story. Could stand alone or if you’ve read JLA’s From Blood and Ash series it is a great companion/prequel...." Read more
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Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it very fast-paced while others say it drags on at times.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseA Shadow in the Ember starts a prequel series in the same universe as the From Blood and Ash series. This is the story of Nyktos and his consort. Reading this book was almost like reading From Blood and Ash again, but different enough to keep things interesting. If you loved the first series, you should love this one too since there are many of the same tropes, wording, dialogue, etc. it was kind of like getting to read a book over again for the first time. I really enjoyed it, but others might find it repetitive. For me, this was 5 stars!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase(minimal spoiling)
i never thought i'd say this but it might be true...
Nyktos is quiet and gentle, until he's not. he's charming and a little cheeky and everything about him gives such soft daddy vibes- including the way he is with taking care of his own people.
his interactions with sera were heart pounding and the yearning in the beginning gave me butterflies.
i was, at times, a little frustrated with the story because there were multiple times that things could have been cleared up with a simple conversation, but my love for the characters and finding little things that connected flesh and fire and blood and ash kept me loving this book.
the entire cast of side characters is really fun and i LOVED seeing little reaver and baby jadis SO much! i need more of everyone immediately and i can't wait to eat up more of the history and lore of this world.
Is Seraphina going to actually fulfill her duties? or is she going to find a family who actually loves and cares for her?
- Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025Format: Audible AudiobookVerified PurchaseI love this series and the Blood and Ash as well. I switch between reading and audible. The narrator on these books and the Blood and Ash is not great. One, this would have better being dual. Two, I feel like Stina didn't get inflections right. Her male character voices are really hard to listen to. And many times with Sera and Poppy - it felt like she got it wrong. So bottom line - I suggest reading it. Listening wasn't great for me. So five stars for the book - dropping one for the narration.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book was amazing. I loved reading it. The plot is intriguing and kept me turning the page, the world is fully fleshed out and feels real, and the characters are relatable and loveable.
I couldn’t put the book down. I am so invested in this series now that I am so excited to jump into the next book.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI struggled through the first half of the book, I couldn’t connect with Sera and found her somewhat annoying, still do. But in the end, I love the background it provides for the blood and ash series. The inexperienced MMC was kinda creepy at first but then it was kinda endearing as you learned more about him. I don’t know how that happened to make the flip but when they were analyzing the prophecy, I found myself holding my breath. Glad I read as intertwined series after Book 3. -Mel
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIf you read the "From blood and ash" this prequel is a must that hoes hand in hand to answer all your unanswered questions. The author foes an amazing job introducing characters and revealing their positions.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI went into this not knowing much other than it was the start to a prequel series for FBAA. It naturally has very similar vibes but this is sooooooo much better. Don’t get me wrong, I love FBAA but this book was such an amazing surprise and the banter/steam was 🥵🥵🥵
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseRereading the series and reminded how much I love these characters. When I first read the Blood and Ash books I wasn’t sure I wanted to read the Flesh and Fire series as well - it’s a lot of books to commit to but I have enjoyed these so much they’re now a favorite.
Highly recommend but honestly would say start with Blood and Ash - though YMMV
Sera realizing that she doesn’t need to kill Nyktos and Nyktos (and the rest of the Shadowlands) learning to trust her again as well are a great start to the series. Love the supporting characters and a well developed world and magic system of the Primals. Recommend
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Client KindleReviewed in France on November 29, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAprès avoir dévoré tous les tomes Blood and Ash, ce sequel m'a scotché. C'est mon deuxième coup de coeur.
On est entraînés dès le début, et on ne peut plus lâcher le livre. On s'attache très vite a Sera, qui a un tempérament de feu, et totalement différente de Poppy. Donc aucune redondance, pas d'inquiétude.
Les réparties pleines d'esprits et les touches d'humour sont aussi présentes et m'ont fait m'attacher davantage aux personnages.
Ce livre était un bonheur à lire. Il aurait pu faire 1500 pages, j'en aurai été que plus heureuse.
Je pourrais le relire encore et encore.
A masterpiece. Tout simplement. Je n'ai pas d'autres mots.
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NikkiReviewed in Sweden on August 20, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Fängslande berättelse
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseTyckte mycket om denna bok.
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Viviana MVReviewed in Mexico on June 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena historia
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseÉl libro está increíble, valió cada centavo.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in India on November 5, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Ohh myyy goodness!!!🔥🔥🔥
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseJennifer’s works are so difficult to get out of!! I get so submerged into them, the characters, the world she creates! And undoubtedly The BLOOD AND ASH World is one of my favourites! The ending unnerved me thoroughly!!!! Can’t wait for the next of both the interwoven series!!💞💞
- CourtneyReviewed in Australia on January 28, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars CONTAINS SPOILERS
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWhere do I start. WHERE DO I START.
I began this approximately 2 hours after I finished Gilded Bones; because that one left us in such a cliffhanger that I needed more more MORE of this insane world.
I went into it fully aware of the said-similarities between Sera/Nyktos and our beloved Poppy/Cas. And dare I ever utter it…but I think I may love Sera and Nyktos MORE than Poppy and Casteel. JLA knows how to write chemistry and tension between characters, and if anything that was the most present familIar theme. The witty banter and cheeky dialogue and sexual tension is just unreal.
There are definitely major semblances and nods to our awesome originals, but Sera and Nyktos have their own personalities that are present from the start. And if you just had Gilded Bones fresh in your memory, like I did, you’ll remember that Nyktos specifically tells Poppy that she reminds him so much of HER (being his consort, which we now know is Sera) and that SHE is going to be THRILLED TO KNOW THIS.
Thrilled. To. Know. This.
If that doesn’t set up for how badass and alike Sera and Poppy are….
I absolutely loved FBAA and the world-building and characters created, but hopping back in time to experience the foreshadowing of things I already knew? Brilliant. THE PROPHECY!? The layered effect of bringing so much back into the FBAA series to make so many things click, and literally make me squeal in joy or anger or surprise. Just so so good.
The characters in this story have my heart. Nyktos is my new book boyfriend; he is absolutely dreamy in the way he has a good heart but a rough exterior; the way he only wants to fiercely protect his people; his desire to be terrifying but would literally damn his soul to save the ones he loves. Big Rhysand energy. And Nektas, and Jadis and Reaver, and the entire Draken?! We have DRAKEN. Nektas and Jadis’ scenes were too pure and adorable; I need so much more of this Draken business.
To sum it up: this was a perfect prequel that I didn’t know I needed. But now I cannot live without. Seraphina fascinates me, seeing her and Nyktos actually begin to know and care for each other gave my little heart palpitations.
Thank you JLA for creating this gorgeous, terrifying, beautiful, insane world we’ve all come to love. So ready for AWOTQ!
CourtneyCONTAINS SPOILERS
Reviewed in Australia on January 28, 2022
I began this approximately 2 hours after I finished Gilded Bones; because that one left us in such a cliffhanger that I needed more more MORE of this insane world.
I went into it fully aware of the said-similarities between Sera/Nyktos and our beloved Poppy/Cas. And dare I ever utter it…but I think I may love Sera and Nyktos MORE than Poppy and Casteel. JLA knows how to write chemistry and tension between characters, and if anything that was the most present familIar theme. The witty banter and cheeky dialogue and sexual tension is just unreal.
There are definitely major semblances and nods to our awesome originals, but Sera and Nyktos have their own personalities that are present from the start. And if you just had Gilded Bones fresh in your memory, like I did, you’ll remember that Nyktos specifically tells Poppy that she reminds him so much of HER (being his consort, which we now know is Sera) and that SHE is going to be THRILLED TO KNOW THIS.
Thrilled. To. Know. This.
If that doesn’t set up for how badass and alike Sera and Poppy are….
I absolutely loved FBAA and the world-building and characters created, but hopping back in time to experience the foreshadowing of things I already knew? Brilliant. THE PROPHECY!? The layered effect of bringing so much back into the FBAA series to make so many things click, and literally make me squeal in joy or anger or surprise. Just so so good.
The characters in this story have my heart. Nyktos is my new book boyfriend; he is absolutely dreamy in the way he has a good heart but a rough exterior; the way he only wants to fiercely protect his people; his desire to be terrifying but would literally damn his soul to save the ones he loves. Big Rhysand energy. And Nektas, and Jadis and Reaver, and the entire Draken?! We have DRAKEN. Nektas and Jadis’ scenes were too pure and adorable; I need so much more of this Draken business.
To sum it up: this was a perfect prequel that I didn’t know I needed. But now I cannot live without. Seraphina fascinates me, seeing her and Nyktos actually begin to know and care for each other gave my little heart palpitations.
Thank you JLA for creating this gorgeous, terrifying, beautiful, insane world we’ve all come to love. So ready for AWOTQ!
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