🩸 i read FROM BLOOD AND ASH by jennifer l armentrout // reading vlog

Hi friends! Today, I read From Blood and Ash AND A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout🩸 I wanted to use a different format for this book talk and decided to do a reading vlog where you get to experience everything with me as I go along. This was one of my most anticipated book releases of 2020 and I am beyond excited for you to experience these books too. Enjoy friends!
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When browsing for books to read, I always look for book reviews. From Blood and Ash is a new adult fantasy romance series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of the Lux Diaries, and the Covenant Series. This being such a popular book release and one of my most anticipated book releases for the beginning of the year, I had to do a reading vlog where you see all of my live reactions to this book. Not going to lie, I lost my mind halfway through, lost my train of thought and became mush over this novel. Booktube has buzzed about this book… Let’s hear my thoughts. The video has a book talk / book review portion at the end that is completely spoiler free, as well as live reactions. I hope you guys enjoy this one and come out with one more book to add to your TBR and some good book recommendations for 2020!
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[@Simi_Tutu]

I can't be the only one that wants a book just in Kieran's perspective lol 💔

[@MelReads]

I need this too😭

[@jazminsanchez6544]

HE IS SO UNBOTHERED ABOUT EVERYTHING

[@matiample8711]

@@jazminsanchez6544 omg I love him as well as casteel

[@jenniegjerdsbakk9478]

I love Kieran so much, he is so funny 😂

[@miri_grgv2921]

YES OMG

[@fris.eecurly]

this series left me HUNGOVER. I am currently rereading both books... I can't wait until April.

[@MelReads]

i will for sure be rereading soon because they be living in my head rent free atm😂

[@TaylorBrownrigg1]

OMG you described EXACTLY how I feel 😭

[@firstname4625]

@@MelReads girl it's still living in my head rent free

[@alicia4258]

Same

[@wafawafa1966]

Is this series done ?

[@madisynholmes5744]

I need the third book ASAP I cannot wait until April. I’m obsessed with this series. I need more!!!!

[@MelReads]

agreed!!😫🤍

[@kelseyramsay02]

The waiting is painful 😖

[@dyeniferfonseca214]

Me too sis

[@sarahwilson5040]

The third is out! Has any one else read it?? It killed me.. I’m dead

[@Rueescorner]

@@sarahwilson5040 I just got it today!!!!

[@ARoyalReader]

Your first theory omg 😱 I’m sitting here like 👁👄👁👀👀

[@MelReads]

look,,, i was like this 👁 👁 too

[@aikoyamamoto1235]

I just love the humour in this book. They can be on a killing spree and still be funny😂

[@thesweetpet]

I just finished the second book and I already miss everyone. I will for sure reread both of the books in a few days. I am just obsessed with Kieran and Cas

[@user-rx1ij7cz3k]

“all of my reading vlogs are spoiler free” thank you- i cannot express how much i appreciate that your videos don’t contain spoilers 😂💕

[@morraquelee]

Not u deciphering the whole Hawke situation in the first 100 pages ✨👏🏻

[@lillyschehen9363]

“How dare she make an ending that good and not have a third one released? It should be a crime!” That’s how I felt after every ending and ESPECIALLY after the ending of the third one😭

[@cynthiakhaleel]

Should i read them tho?

[@noorrr.s]

@@cynthiakhaleel YES

[@thenamesJaleesa]

"what the hell just happened... i didn't even vlog anything" LMFAO!!!!! my favorite part of this entire vlog lol

[@MelReads]

the way i was too shook...😂

[@pickles1604]

i finished the second book a week ago...still can’t believe i have to wait so long for the 3rd

[@MelReads]

thankfully the wait is not that long but it still feels like forever😫

[@nusaibaroza6548]

which book should be read first?

[@namelessforthemoment8198]

@@nusaibaroza6548 from ash and blood

[@kristenbyers8217]

ughhhh i love that you read these! literally my new favorite books! I had to watch this when i saw you posted a reading vlog because no one understands how much I'm freaking about them.

[@MelReads]

the freaking out is the only reaction in here😂i still can't form coherent thoughts with this series, it's too much for my heart😫

[@kaitflores9151]

When she said “mi mi mi mi” I felt that✨ I’m new to your channel, super stoked to watch your upcoming vlogs ❤️

[@MelReads]

the "mi mi mi mi" is becoming my brand at this point😂

[@rainbowgirl2540]

This video introduced me to you & I’m so thankful for youtube recommendations. Your channel is really positive and happy. your make up is beautiful in every single vidoes and I love love love your voice and the way you describe books. These Book seems so interesting I wanna read them immediately but I have my Acca exam so will read after exam. Can’t wait ❤️💔

[@luveww20]

I do enjoy the unboxing when you’re doing the vlogs, adds a bit of a mixup! 😊 I also love your facial expressions when you’re reading during your vlog. They always make me laugh….besides the ones where you’re sad! 💔💔

[@xMissPrinces]

Whaaa so excited for this video!! I binged all your videos this past weekend and I love your videos. I absolutely adored FBAA! 😍

[@MelReads]

It’s so good😭😩 I need me the third book asap!!

[@e.l.7917]

I read FBAA and it destroyed me😂😭 i never had read a Book by Jennifer L. Armentrout and now I‘m a fan 🤭this Book was soooo Good. Like the characters and the Plot and the Way it was written like wow just wow. And the END was just so Good, all the Details and information were finally fitting together and Poppy🗡oh well in the end of chapter 38 she definetely left me speechless and understanding as well, like i loved it really 😂- can’t wait For Part two 🤭

[@itsjustmargarita]

I loved From Blood and Ash, I still have half the second book to finish. I’m obsessed!!

[@sashamorales3612]

I loved these books so much and I am SO hurt that book 3 isn’t out yet! I ended up rereading them a week later 😆

[@MelReads]

i know i'll reread them before the third book because i need me a constant dose of FBAA😫

[@raiaaaa]

"What the hell just happened?!" ..... that's exact me when I finish Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

[@MelReads]

i was too shook😭

[@nusaibaroza6548]

which book should be read first ?

[@danieladas8]

I’m sooo glad you did this!! I didn’t see anyone vloging these books! My reactions and thoughts while reading them are exactly like yours!! I need to fangirl and deep discuss the story and plot twists!!! Casteel Daneer is totally the end of me! 😍 Is it April already??? I need a third book now 💔 This vid totally hooked me, new subscriber 😄✨

[@genvillegas9352]

literally just started watching your videos over a week ago and I love them all!!!

[@MelReads]

aaaa this is so exciting🤍😍

[@smileybeth]

Me too lol I love her!!

[@danielleyarbrough8274]

Your excitement about those books makes me excited to read them next yr💔

[@MelReads]

i hope you love them too danielle🤍🙌🏻

[@Sabrina-qu3rb]

Yeeeeees! I didn’t know I needed this until you uploaded 🥲🥲🥲

[@MelReads]

it’s been in the works for a while so i hope you enjoy🤪🤍

[@Camila-hp1vq]

I loved both books but that second was my favourite!! Uh the ending was so good 😩

[@alexragle8114]

I NEED more from this world!!! I preordered the third book and I CANNOT wait!!!

[@MayBhank]

"she snatched your wig and ran away with it" LOLLLLLL I feel you on waiting for a sequel to come out. I havent read From Blood and Ash yet but I'm waiting for Book 2 of one of my favorite series to come out and ITS KILLING ME 😭💔

[@MelReads]

and then she stomped on it, yes😂 i'm impatiently waiting for book 3, it's too much😫

[@takeciabright2878]

I love these review! She did these two book justice! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@mareamtabassum]

Omg! I love these books. I have read both the books twice already and thinking of reading for the third time. I love Casteel! Ohh...he’s perfect!

[@kristintalksbooks]

💔💔💔 AKOFAF reigns supreme 🙌🏽 I need the third book ASAP with that one very steamy scene or I’ll be more upset than I was earlier today 😂😂

[@MelReads]

It really does!!! This third book is taking too long😩

[@prettypeacegirl159]

When you had that one thought about hawke and prince casteel I was like 👀👀😂😂 I LOVED this series! I’m actually stretching out the second book so much cause I REALLY don’t wanna have to wait to April for the third book. Ughhhh I’m 4 chapters away from finishing the book 😭😭😭 I might finish it tonight and reread the books again before the third one comes out 😁

[@Natalia2530112]

I just started this series this year and I am obsessed. Don't how you all survived waiting for book but wow i love them

[@sarasilva9859]

I'm so happy you did this video because I had so many mixed feelings at the end of the first book but after watching this video, I'm PRAYING for the price of the second book to lower so I can buy it!! I'm so excited, thank you!!!!

[@MelReads]

the ending of the second book is too wild, i still can't get over it😫

[@sharissadestil2371]

putting these books at the top of my tbr because you love them and i love you

[@MelReads]

ily too!!😭 they are sooooo good!!

[@Faith01M]

I LOVED these books soooo much! Ugh I seriously can’t wait for the third book! 😩

[@MelReads]

i know right😫 too good for their own good!! this third book is going to be wild😈

[@rupalidas4551]

I absolutely loved it ! I must say m intrigued ❤

[@channing7756]

I am so glad I'm not the only one dying over these books. I have listened to both of them twice on audible. The third book can't come soon enough. 💔

[@MelReads]

i need this third book noooow😫

[@abberkhan7118]

Hey do you have any idea where I can find this book for free online

[@channing7756]

@@abberkhan7118 no I bought all of mine on audible, sorry.

[@wallflower3473]

I just finished the first book yesterday.. and OMG it is soo damn intriguing. And ofcourse I love hawke flynn. he's soo everything I can't🥺❤️❤️

[@roses8897]

I reread the books again today- April 20th feels so far away 🥲 and I loved your review!

[@KT-dg6wo]

Ahhh soo happy you loved it! I can't wait for the next one in the series. I have so many theories about the series but I do not want to ruin it for anyone

[@MelReads]

This third book boutta be wild!!👁

[@katmorriswriter]

I love watching your channel grow and am so happy to see you’re doing well ♥️ your vlogs are always so stylish - I’m looking for more fantasy to read after Jade City by Fonda Lee - I think I might go with the Poppy War once I’ve read Jade War

[@asparagusisreading]

First of all, you have convinced me to read this series Second, the aesthetic shots (is that even the right word😂,) I’m in love with them! I have to try that for some of my vlogs

[@MelReads]

yes yes yes!!! i need to hear thoughts on this😂🙌🏻

[@CozyHeaux]

I JUST FINISHED THE FIRST ONE AN DI LOVED IT SO I'M SCARED to watch this whole entire video cause ei don't want spoilers for myself when I read the second book next month! but here to show support

[@MelReads]

these books are too much😫the ending messed me uuuup!!

[@MyChocolatecake3]

this makes me want to go buy & read the book!

[@MelReads]

do itttt😈 there will be no regrets!!!

[@LadyofBooksandNature]

Reading from Blood and Ash now and I adore Tawny as well. Poppy is great too however still trying to actually care about Hawke.. Lol. Can't wait to see what happens next, I splurged and bought the second book. New to your channel and I'm really loving the content and the energy. 💔

[@MelReads]

omgggg noooo😭😂hawke is everything in here, but i can see the struggle! welcome to the fam🤍

[@LadyofBooksandNature]

@@MelReads okay now I understand why I was having such confusing thoughts about him. I just figured out who he really is. Lol. I love the book though and thank you. 😁

[@yuvia07]

I’ve had both books for a month waiting to be read and your reactions to the books makes me want to start them like NOW!

[@MelReads]

read read read😈

[@pavelynerene744]

Start now! You wont regret it

[@yuvia07]

Pavelyne René I’m actually half way into the first book and I can’t put it down!

[@rebeccahidalgo-gato380]

Love your videos and reviews!!! Will you be doing reviews for books 3&4 ??

[@MrRorosuri]

I'm never reading this. But thanks for the fun time , mel 😊😊💜

[@MelReads]

i’m glad it was at least enjoyable😂😂😂

[@16rock1star5]

The highly anticipated FBaA vlog did not disappoint! Not the biggest in romance/smut but maybe I’ll give this a try! 💔

[@MelReads]

i'm glad it didn't😂 the world JLA built is still so interesting so if not for the romance, then you can go in for that!!

[@marisanoelle6208]

I have both books on kindle but I loved it so much I decided I needed the physical copies for my bookshelf. I need the 3rd book ASAP!

[@pavelynerene744]

SAME!

[@jordantaylor3182]

I’m almost done with the first book! Absolutely love it

[@kinda_cold_in_the_closet]

i guess people dont know what a good book is

[@kimberlynicole9888]

I literally stayed up to 3:30 am reading this book!! Going out to get the next book!! My new obsession book!!!

[@raiaaaa]

I love Blood and Ash series... addicted to it actually... new favorites❤❤❤

[@MelReads]

I need the third book asap😫

[@raiaaaa]

@@MelReads me too 😣 I even pre-ordered the 3rd book and I never pre-order book ever 😅

[@isbaileyreading]

I'm so excited for this series but I am kind of waiting out until closer to the third so I can binge!

[@MelReads]

ugh the cliffhanger on the second one is too much😫 defo wait it out!!

[@gen7087]

I just found your channel and I love your videos!!!!

[@valentina1317]

i am counting down the days!. These books are awesome

[@aflatoxicosis]

I love these in depth review videos because you can really decide whether you want to read the book or not 💔

[@MelReads]

so glad you like them🤍

[@joanaramacciotti4615]

love how you figured out the plot twist even before meeting him

[@jessicagolden1631]

I love your videos so much! Also I didn’t realize BOM shipped internationally so now I’m pumped

[@MelReads]

aaa i’m glad you like them love🤍😭

[@iloveinuyasha995]

I don’t think they do ship internationally? Did I miss something?

[@MelReads]

I have a PO Box which is how it gets to me but I don’t believe they ship internationally yet😭

[@jeck1964]

can't wait for the third book!😍

[@mihikatamrakar759]

I am in love with this series....it's so good ...❤...Even with 500 to 600 pages each it feels like it should not have ended......✨✨🥰

[@haleeeezz]

You describing the last two hundred pages of from blood and ash 😂😂😂 I’m dying

[@MelReads]

these books will be the end of me!!😫😭

[@haleeeezz]

@@MelReads I haven’t read a kingdom of flesh and fire yet but after watching this I’m ready for the reading slump lol 😭

[@Glock19Atlanta]

Ohhhh my goodness. Girl. Girl...gggiiirrrrll. I just finished From Blood and Ash. I’m speechless. Aahhhh-mazing! A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire should be arriving any day now. Hands down one of the best books I have ever read.

[@nishkasehgal]

I want to read the book, but I don't like reading mature scenes. Can you tell me what pages have those scenes? If you can't, it's okay.

[@kasandra1641]

Currently listening to it ♡ so exciting !

[@currentlyjoana]

I love your reading vlogs 😍😍

[@MelReads]

this makes me so happy🥺🤍

[@mariahercole]

I just read the three books in a week and a half, it is SOOOOOO GOOD, absolutely recommended 100%

[@EnniEndings]

Even though you texted us all the feels i loved this vlog bc your reactions are always priceless 😂😂😂

[@EnniEndings]

Stanning the AKOFAF love rn 😈😭🤍

[@MelReads]

look sis,,, i will blame you all forever for destroying me with these books😫😭

[@MelReads]

ITS A MASTERPIECE!!!

[@manicmagick5860]

I LIVE for these books! Omg! I finished both books in 3 days because I could not put them down! I can’t wait for the third book🖤Hawk will always be my number one fictional husband lmao

[@MelReads]

For real, Hawke will be the end of me😫

[@rach2986]

I am Reading the Crush series by Tracy wolfe. I am actually on cherish 5th book . I love to hear what you think of it. I absolutely love them.

[@proseandcons7730]

Are there gonna be 3 or 4 books in total? I’m currently listening to the audiobook and mannn it’s steamy and intriguing! (Luckily I wear my AirPods while listening) Great review and I hope to see many more videos on fantasy romance !!!!

[@abookishlair]

What’s your colors for the tabs and what are they attributed to? Just curious. Great video def want to pick this book up ⬆️

[@akingleb]

I have both of these books now but am reading The Assassins Blade b/c it’s a Libby item before I touch this series. I also am thinking that I will read the series closer to the 3rd book release date.

[@StephLoves]

I bloody loved from blood and ash sooo much, I've decided to hold off reading the second and wait for the third to come out then do a whole vlog I reckon 😂 read them back to back 😍 as always, love seeing your faceeeee ❤️❤️❤️

[@MelReads]

please practice self love and wait steph😂 that ending is sooo not fair😫

[@snacisneros8891]

Currently April 17 and so excited love this series

[@JayleePlanz]

I literally just finished From Blood and Ash and OMG THIS BOOK! Was seriously crazy and I had all kind of feels through out the book. 💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@abihardin1946]

The “because I cannot see for sh!t” is the most relatable thing ever

[@Siriuslyjenni]

I just finished the second book and April 20th feels like an eternity from now!!

[@trishikakandari]

Now I need to read this asap 💓

[@MelReads]

Yes you do!!😈

[@anamariaholanda9291]

Mel, do you plan reading the crown of gilded bones anytime soon?

[@soumilighosh6842]

I just completed The Lux Series by the same author and then and there I decided I'll read each and every book she wrote lol....😆😆..can't wait to start this one❤❤❤❤

[@jessicaguerrero6905]

💔I’ve read the first book in like September and watching you read the second book makes me want to reread the first book before I jump into the second

[@MelReads]

Do ittt😈 These books live rent free in my head lol

[@EffyPixii]

Hi! I saw you marked your book with a color coded system what is it for, and how do you use it ?

[@zoemichele6108]

Ok I need help. I’m on chapter 12 and I’m ready to dnf tbh. It isn’t really holding me. Should I keep pushing?

[@litnana8916]

I love your channel 🙌🏾

[@MelReads]

thank you so much babes🤍

[@glasgowmccracken5176]

This series is my preferred spice level.

[@brightskysyl3913]

hi! may i know if from blood and ash requires a reading of a prequel series from the same author or are these books separate series from her other works?

[@redskittleturley]

This series and ACOTAR series have me addicted! Any book recommendations that are along these lines?

[@middlehermana]

I kinda want to read this now 🙈 BRB, adding this to my cart on Barnes and Nobles lol

[@arianaaltun8442]

I just finished this book and omg, I'm speechless...

[@nikolettidi]

amazing video mel💔

[@MelReads]

happy you liked it🤍

[@bookshelfbunny]

💔💔 I need to read these! I hope by the time I get to them there is a third book!

[@MelReads]

they are so so good🤩

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I NEED TO FIND A COPY OF THIS BOOK

[@MelReads]

you really do!!!

[@shinoymaya]

Reading this book is a literal crime, cause once you start you can't damn stop!! Ah I can't wait for book four!

[@mayfia]

Same, I just finished the series and I don't know what to do with my life anymore

[@leasladek3020]

This last sentence in from blood and ash was a epiphany. I thought I understood this whole Prince and Princess thing. Her nickname, ... simply everything 😂😂😂 Now I am in the middel of A kingdom of flesh and fire and I am so hyped

[@hoosier-daddy808]

wait is the third book the last one that is coming out for this series?

[@gigin6534]

Funny thing is: even the small things that seem unnecessary and boring are all important to the plot. I only fully realized that after book 3

[@sla1847]

hello! i’m from turkey and i love you so much ❤️

[@MelReads]

ily too!!🤍

[@yeslikely]

I've told myself to wait until the third book is published, so I can binge read the series 😂 (I hope it's a trilogy so I won't have to wait even longer..?)

[@MelReads]

I couldn’t wait any longer😂 I think it’s supposed to be 4 books now but i don’t even know anymore hahaha

[@aishajellal6017]

I recommend doing this I just finished the 2nd book and now I’m crying cause I need the 3rd one

[@JadaSimons]

@@aishajellal6017 glad im not the only one having a fit about not having the next books 😭

[@taylormartin2326]

I believe JLA said it was gonna be 4 books PLUS a book in Casteels POV PLUS a whole spin off series 😂

[@MrJoJoLoVeSyOu]

I was I would have waited! I just finished book 2 and now I don’t know what to do with my self. lol

[@luizalavie8780]

So glad i asked my bf to get me this book for Christmas 😁😁

[@MelReads]

i hope they pull through and get them for you😫

[@timeahutter8800]

Hey Melanie I have a question. I don’t speak fluent english and i am just learning it in school so i wanted to ask you if you think a non-english is able to understand the story or to follow the actions. I am fifteen by the way. Maybe you can answer me and help me out:)