Hey there! Today, I have another Loving the Lines for you! Basically, Loving the Lines is dedicated to books with stand-out quotes that need to be shared. I’m often moved by passages and lines from the books I read, and I thought this would be a great way to show the love!! Many thanks to all the wonderful writers who inspire, empower, entertain, and make people think. Today, that author and book is:
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
I am officially OBSESSED with this series! I just finished A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, the second book in the Blood and Ash series and I’m in love with Poppy and Hawke. They have such explosive chemistry, and I can’t wait to see how their stories progress in the next book!
About the Book:
A Maiden…
Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.
A Duty…
The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.
A Kingdom…
Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.
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Favorite Lines:
“You’re an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.”
“With my sword and with my life, I vow to keep you safe, Penellaphe,” he spoke, voice deep and smooth, reminding me of rich, decadent chocolate. “From this moment until the last moment, I am yours.”
“Fear and bravery are often one and the same. It either makes you a warrior or a coward. The only difference is the person it resides inside.”
“Death is like an old friend who pays a visit, sometimes when it’s least expected and other times when you’re waiting for her. It’s neither the first nor the last time she’ll pay a visit, but that doesn’t make any death less harsh or unforgiving.”
“You are…” His stare was intense and unblinking as he sheathed his sword at his side. “You’re absolutely magnificent. Beautiful.”
“Promise me you won’t forget this, Poppy. That no matter what happens tomorrow, the next day, next week, you won’t forget this, forget that this was real.”
“The next time you go out, wear better shoes and thicker clothing. Those slippers are likely to be the death of you, and that dress… the death of me.”
“You’re important to me, Poppy. Not because you’re the Maiden, but because you’re…you.”
Some things, once spoken, were given a life of their own.
“I’m the Maiden, Hawke,” I reminded him – or myself, I wasn’t sure.
“And I don’t care.”
My eyes flew open in shock. “I can’t believe you just said that.”
“I did. And I’ll say it again. I don’t care what you are.” Hawke’s hand slid off my back. A moment later, I felt his palm flatten against my cheek with unerring accuracy. “I care about who you are.”
Loneliness often brought with it a heavy, coarse blanket of shame, and a cloak constructed of embarrassment.
“Nothing is ever simple. And when it is, it’s rarely every worth it.”
Hawke wasn’t the catalyst. He was the reward.
“Sometimes remembering those who died means facing your own mortality.”
“Some truths do nothing but destroy and decay what they do not obliterate. Truths do not always set one free. Only a fool who has spent their entire life being fed lies believes that.”
Have you read this book? Which lines are your favorites? Comment below!
I have not read it yet. But adding it to my tbr after reading your quotes. 😁
Nice! It’s a good one if you like NA fantasy-romance!
I have not read this book or any from the series, but you have picked out some quotes that do intrigue me, Julie.
It’s definitely worth a read if you like darker NA fantasy-romance.
Have not read this one, but I can see that Jennifer L. Armentrout can still write some sexy/hot/swoony stuff. XD Those quotes were just LOVE. Definitely will have to check the book out~
She definitely does! lol The romance is super swoony, and gets steamier as the series progresses.
Oh, that sounds good! Guess I will have to see if I can get this series as well. I could use some steaminess in my life. XD
Lol – then you’ll like it. It’s like ACOTAR series steamy.
Oh my! Yes! I could use those levels of steaminess! XD
“You’re an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.”
Hi. Where is it? I know that I read it. But I can’t find it!!!! Help 🥺
Happy holidays btw ❤️
It’s chapter 15 – the last paragraph of the chapter.