Blood And Ash Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order

While you can technically read the main series and the prequel series separately, author Jennifer L. Armentrout highly recommends an integrated reading order. Because the storylines, world-building, and character lore of both series overlap, reading them in publication order provides the most satisfying character revelations and prevents spoilers.

Here is the recommended path to read the saga:

1. From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash Book 1)
2. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash Book 2)
3. The Crown of Gilded Bones (Blood and Ash Book 3)
4. A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire Book 1)
5. The War of Two Queens (Blood and Ash Book 4)
6. A Light in the Flame (Flesh and Fire Book 2)
7. A Soul of Ash and Blood (Blood and Ash Book 5)
8. A Fire in the Flesh (Flesh and Fire Book 3)
9. Visions of Flesh and Blood (A Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire Compendium)
10. Born of Blood and Ash (Flesh and Fire Book 4)
11. The Primal of Blood and Bone (Blood and Ash Book 6)
12. A Crown of Ruin (Novella Book 6.5)
13. The Throne of Bone and Ash (Blood and Ash Book 7 - Upcoming)

Blood and Ash Series in Publication Order

If you prefer to focus solely on the main narrative before turning to the prequels, here is the list of books in the main Blood and Ash series in order of release:

• From Blood and Ash (2020)
• A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (2020)
• The Crown of Gilded Bones (2021)
• The War of Two Queens (2022)
• A Soul of Ash and Blood (2023)
• The Primal of Blood and Bone (2025)
• The Throne of Bone and Ash (Upcoming)

The Prequel Series: Flesh and Fire

The Flesh and Fire series takes place thousands of years before the events of Blood and Ash, focusing on the Primals and the ancient history of the world. The completed four-book prequel order is:

• A Shadow in the Ember (2021)
• A Light in the Flame (2022)
• A Fire in the Flesh (2023)
• Born of Blood and Ash (2024)

Chronological Order vs. Publication Order Caveats

Chronologically, the events of the Flesh and Fire prequel series occur first. However, reading them first is not recommended for newcomers. Starting with the prequels might overwhelm you with complex world-building and divine hierarchies that are introduced more naturally through Poppy's perspective in From Blood and Ash. Reading in publication order keeps the mystery alive and rewards you with 'ah-ha!' moments as the lore connects.

Companions and Novellas

To deepen your understanding of the world, Armentrout has released companion materials:

• Visions of Flesh and Blood (2024): A comprehensive companion guide featuring character profiles, world history, and exclusive bonus content.
• A Crown of Ruin (2025): A bridge novella released between Book 6 and the upcoming Book 7, featuring multiple points of view to resolve emotional aftermaths.