Romantasy
From Blood and Ash
A young woman known as the Maiden has been kept veiled, guarded and prepared since childhood for a sacred role she never chose. When a mysterious, dangerous guard is assigned to her, she begins to question everything she has been told.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2020
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 615
- Format
- Book 1 of 7 in Blood and Ash
Read this if you want a steamy, plot-heavy romantasy with secrets, banter and a slow reveal of the world.
Skip this if you dislike cliffhangers, or want a self-contained story, as it sets up a long series.
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Quick answers about From Blood and Ash
- What is From Blood and Ash about?
- A young woman known as the Maiden has been kept veiled, guarded and prepared since childhood for a sacred role she never chose. When a mysterious, dangerous guard is assigned to her, she begins to question everything she has been told.
- Who should read From Blood and Ash?
- Read it if you want a steamy, plot-heavy romantasy with secrets, banter and a slow reveal of the world. Skip it if you dislike cliffhangers, or want a self-contained story, as it sets up a long series.
- How long and how fast is From Blood and Ash?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 615 pages, first published in 2020.
- Does From Blood and Ash have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Sexual content, Death, Torture.
- Can I borrow From Blood and Ash for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends From Blood and Ash; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after From Blood and Ash?
- Readers who liked it often move on to A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, The Cruel Prince.
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The Cruel Prince A sharper, more political fantasy with a rival love story and less explicit content.
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