A Maiden chosen by the gods, a guard assigned to protect her, and a forbidden attraction that could destroy everything they've ever known. Equal parts steamy and epic, this is the fantasy romance series that ate half of BookTok.
Spicy. Dark. Adventurous. Romantic.
How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.
From Blood and Ash is book 1 in the Blood and Ash series.
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From Blood and Ash has a spice level of 4/5 (Spicy). Expect frequent explicit scenes — this is a romance-forward read.
From Blood and Ash is book 1 in the Blood and Ash series. Reading in order is recommended.
Readers who love Spicy, Dark, Adventurous, Romantic stories with Forbidden Love and Guard/Ward will find a lot to love here.
Content heads-up includes: Graphic violence, Explicit sexual content, Dubious consent (elements), Death. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make an informed choice.
A Maiden chosen by the gods, a guard assigned to protect her, and a forbidden attraction that could destroy everything they've ever known. Equal parts steamy and epic, this is the fantasy romance series that ate half of BookTok.
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