From Blood and Ash

Poppy was chosen during childhood to be the Maiden, a revered and sacred role with significant future responsibilities. As the Maiden, she is expected to lead a life of seclusion and maintain her purity, guarding a secret that could alter the fate of the entire realm. A secret that Poppy herself doesn’t even know. This duty comes with its challenges, as she grapples with the weight of her unknown responsibilities and the limitations placed on her. Enter Hawke – a mysterious guard assigned to protect her. Their connection grows into a forbidden and passionate romance. Amidst the romantic entanglements, this book weaves a tapestry of political machinations and ancient secrets. The world-building is full of well-crafted mythology and history, and the plot is rife with twists and turns as readers uncover the mysteries surrounding Poppy’s role as the Maiden and the greater forces at play in the world.

How does Poppy’s character evolve given the constraints placed upon her as the maiden? What aspects of the world-building stand out? And what are our expectations for the rest of this series? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

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Great music huh?! The music for the intro and outro are segments from a song titled "Busy City" by TrackTribe, which was accessed through the YouTube audio library.

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