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Blood and Ash Reading Order.

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Start Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout with "From Blood and Ash", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Reader's Guide

This series spans 6 main titles released between 2020 and 2025. For the best experience, we recommend following the Publication Order below to preserve key plot reveals.

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Start with "From Blood and Ash"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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"The highly recommended reading order starts with Chronicles 1-3, followed immediately by Legends. After the core stories, readers should proceed to Dragons of Summer Flame. The Chaos War books are suggested for reading after Summer Flame but before Dawning of a New Age. Kingpriest is also highly rated."

Key Reddit Advice

Start with Chronicles 1-3, jump to Legends, and then go back to Dragons of Summer Flame.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Blood and Ash conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for Blood and Ash. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "From Blood and Ash" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "Blood and Ash" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Complete Series Reading Order

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Publication Reading Order6 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

From Blood and Ash

Pub: 2020
2

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

Pub: 2021

Plot details hidden until you finish "From Blood and Ash".

3

The Crown of Gilded Bones

Pub: 2022

Plot details hidden until you finish "A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire".

4

The War of Two Queens

Pub: 2022★ 4.09

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Crown of Gilded Bones".

"Casteel Da'Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could've prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life's guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way, because there can be no retreat this time. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace. Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dear, to protect those who cannot defend themselves. But war is only the beginning. Ancient primal powers have already stirred, revealing the horror of what began eons ago. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to be, what she fears the most" --

5

A Soul of Ash and Blood

Pub: 2023★ 3.88

Plot details hidden until you finish "The War of Two Queens".

"A great primal power has risen. The Queen of Flesh and Fire has become the Primal of Blood and Bone--the true Primal of Life and Death. And the battle Casteel, Poppy, and their allies have been fighting has only just begun. Gods are awakening across Iliseeum and the mortal realm, readying for the war to come. But when Poppy falls into stasis, Cas faces the very real possibility that the dire, unexpected consequences of what she is becoming could take her away from him. Cas is given some advice, though--something he plans to cling to as he waits to see her beautiful eyes open once more: Talk to her. And so, he does. He reminds Poppy how their journey began, revealing things about himself that only Kieran knows in the process. But it's anybody's guess what she'll wake to or exactly how much of the realm and Cas will have changed when she does"--

6

THE PRIMAL OF BLOOD AND BONE

Pub: 2025★ 3.59

Plot details hidden until you finish "A Soul of Ash and Blood".

The sixth book in the Blood and Ash series. The Blood Crown has fallen and the Primal of Death must be stopped.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Blood and Ash series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read Blood and Ash?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "From Blood and Ash" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Jennifer L. Armentrout intended.

Can I read Blood and Ash books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the Blood and Ash universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.