A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the first book in the Flesh and Fire series, serving as a prequel to the popular From Blood and Ash saga. Book Overview Release Date: October 19, 2021. Genre: High Fantasy Romance (Romantasy). Main Characters:

A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the first book in the Flesh and Fire series, serving as a high-stakes prequel to her popular From Blood and Ash universe. Set thousands of years before the original series, it introduces a world of gods, Primals, and ancient bargains. Core Premise & Plot

Pro tip: Reading A Shadow in the Ember before The War of Two Queens will enhance your understanding of key reveals.

However, when she meets Nyktos, the Primal of Death, she finds he is nothing like the monster she was raised to expect. He is powerful, alluring, and shrouded in secrets. The book delivers Armentrout’s signature blend of: