Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
A Soul of Ash and Blood: A Blood and Ash Novel
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
About this book
The stakes have never been higher for Poppy and Casteel. Following her ascension into the Primal of Blood and Bone, Poppy has fallen into a terrifying stasis, leaving her future—and her humanity—hanging in the balance. As gods stir and the threat of war looms over the realms, Casteel faces the agonizing prospect of losing the woman who is his entire world. With her soul adrift, his only hope lies in the power of their shared history.
This captivating installment in the Blood and Ash series shifts the narrative perspective, placing the story firmly in Casteel’s hands. Through his intimate recollections, readers are transported back to the beginning of their journey, uncovering hidden secrets and vulnerabilities that only his closest confidant, Kieran, previously knew. It is a masterclass in tension and longing, perfect for fans of paranormal romance who crave a deep, character-driven narrative.
Blending dark urban fantasy with intense emotional stakes, the novel explores the complexities of a love that transcends mortality. As Casteel recounts their past to anchor Poppy to the present, he must grapple with the uncertainty of who—or what—she will be when she finally wakes. Prepare to fall in love with Cas all over again in this breathtaking, heart-wrenching addition to the saga.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- 195756847X
Reader Reviews
July 18, 2023
A Soul of Ash and Blood wove an enchanting tale between the past and the present. It was a phenomenal addition to the From Blood and Ash Series! I thought I was prepared for this story, I was so wrong. New light was shone on scenes we thought we knew, things arose that left us with burning questions, and those final pages cumulated into a heart stopping ending! Cas' story will capture your heart! A Soul of Ash and Blood was intoxicating, gritty, smile inducing and absolutely impossible to put...
July 20, 2023
I went into this ARC with ALL the excitement and hope and I will start off by saying it blew my expectations! I didn’t quite know what to expect after we got the sneaky synopsis reveal for what was in store and as per usual Jen served it all! We got Daddy Cas POV telling his side of the story while simultaneously moving the plot forward from where we left off in TWOTQ. We get a bunch of scenes we hadn’t before that open new questions, a hundred more theories and what appear to be sneaky...
July 20, 2023
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) I went into this ARC with ALL the excitement and hope and I will start off by saying it blew my expectations! I didn’t quite know what to expect after we got the sneaky synopsis reveal for what was in store and as per usual Jen served it all! We got Daddy Cas POV telling his side of the story while simultaneously moving the plot forward from where we left off in TWOTQ. We get a bunch...
August 26, 2025
Review for A Soul of Ash and Blood (Blood and Ash #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout This installment is a truly emotional and beautifully crafted addition to the Blood and Ash series. With Poppy in stasis, we experience much of the story through Casteel’s point of view, as he speaks to her in hopes that she’ll remember their love and life together when she awakens. Jennifer L. Armentrout does an incredible job of weaving past and present, allowing us to revisit pivotal moments in Cas and Poppy’s...
July 21, 2023
So good! Did not want it to end! Petition for kingdom of flesh and fire Casteel pov. I am still flabbergasted that she didn’t just give us a couple of highlights from Casteel’s POV she rewrote the whole first book, scene for scene with new material. So to all those saying it was lazy, it absolutely was not. I have known this book was coming out for a while and knew exactly what it was, and I loved it. Not every book is for everyone, But I am confused that many have either not followed the...
