From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a fantasy romance novel that follows Poppy, a young woman chosen as “The Maiden,” forbidden from contact and destined for a mysterious Ascension. Longing for freedom from her rigid, sacred role, her world is upended when she meets Hawke, a guard who challenges everything she believes. Mixing high fantasy, slow-burn romance, and dark secrets, the story blends epic adventure with steamy, emotionally charged moments.