--- product_id: 421270655 title: "The Crown of Gilded Bones" brand: "jennifer l. armentrout" price: "$53.45" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/421270655-the-crown-of-gilded-bones store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Crown of Gilded Bones **Brand:** jennifer l. armentrout **Price:** $53.45 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Crown of Gilded Bones by jennifer l. armentrout - **How much does it cost?** $53.45 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/421270655-the-crown-of-gilded-bones) ## Best For - jennifer l. armentrout enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jennifer l. armentrout brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Crown of Gilded Bones: Blood and Ash, Book 3 ## Images ![The Crown of Gilded Bones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71y91MmbNDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I need more and everyone needs to read this series!! *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021* The Crown of Gilded Bones is the third installment in the From Blood and Ash series, and should not be read as a standalone. From Blood and Ash was a surprise release from JLA last year that brought about a whole new world and set of characters. We were lucky to receive the second book only a few short months after the first. It took a bit longer to receive the third book, but not as bad as the full year I used to have to wait between Lux Series book releases. That was a real struggle.I’m happy to report the wait was worth it and the 3rd book did not disappoint. My first thought when I finished the book was, Poppy is a bad$$.” My immediate second thought was... do I really have to wait to find out more (insert whining voice and foot stomping)? I’m always so nervous that the new books won’t live up to the hype in my mind, but that is never the case with a JLA book. Highly recommend everyone check out this series!***Spoiler Alert*** Don’t continue on if you haven’t read and don’t want to be spoiled!The 3rd book picks up right where the 2nd ended. Poppy just released her wrath upon the group of Altantians that attempted to stone her in Nyktos Chambers and we learned that she carried the blood of the King of Gods within her. As can be expected all hell breaks loose following that revelation. Things are touch and go there for a bit, and I thought we were about to see Cas and Kieran throw down. Luckily the flames were extinguished and the groups dispersed. From there we get to learn more about Poppy and what exactly caused the stir. The first twist occurs very quickly following the open scene and I for one did not see it coming. I don’t want to give away all of the story, but you will quickly realize who is on Poppy & Cas’s side and who is against them. There are a few very tense chapters where I was about to throw my kindle, but happy to report it works out (for the most part). We spend a good majority of the middle section learning more about the history and experiencing Altantia through Poppy’s eyes. As to be expected with any JLA book, the last quarter of the book is filled with action packed anxiety inducing scenes. I almost wanted to stop at 80% because everyone was in a good place and I was afraid to be left wanting more until the next book release.Of course, the book is full of all our favorite elements like snarky and intense romance between the main couple, strong supporting characters, action, light banter, and friendship. Although Poppy and Cas’s relationship really developed in the 2nd book, you see it grow even more through the course of this story. There are times their intimacy is so strong I almost feel like I shouldn’t be experiencing it along with them. They really and truly love each other. Everyone’s favorite best friend, Kieran, is ever present in the new story. I so enjoy the growing relationship between Kieran and Poppy. I always get a chuckle out of her questioning him.(I think he secretly enjoys it). There are a slew of other favorites that make their appearance like Vonetta, Niall, Delano, Tawny, and more. We also get to meet a lot of new and exciting characters. One word, dragons. I love the growing dynamic of the group, and can’t wait to find out more.Honestly, I loved everything about the new installment. I thought it was a great continuation of the previous entries and I can’t wait to see what comes next. As much as I wanted to throw my kindle and smack some characters upside the head, I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m so excited to find out more. Here’s hoping the next one comes soon. I’m not sure I’ll be able to hold out, and will have to pass the time with a reread. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Okay, that ending? Holy gods. *by L***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021* The bad:The entire time I was reading this book, I was convinced it was going to be a 4 star review. Armentrout has a tendency in this series to end chapters in the middle of conversations rather than important or natural ends to scenes, which is incredibly frustrating. I get it - as an author you want people unable to put the book down, reading 'just one more chapter' - but it made reading multiple-chapter-long conversations extremely exhausting.I felt like most of this book was a lot of extra words to pad the page count. Because, you know, you're already three books in so you can afford to drag it out because you're already successful. Heavy worldbuilding is still happening three books in, but it came as frustratingly long conversations between Poppy and someone. She'd go off on a few paragraphs 'thinking' of questions and what the consequences would be, and then ask those questions and get really long answers of some things she might have already thought of. Repetitive and UNNECESSARY word count padding.I contemplated a 3 star review at many points in this book. The writing was just... meh, compared to the previous two books. There were several instances of typos, wrong words, and just really poor conversation dynamics. It felt super forced and stiff, and once again adding conversations/responses/declarations when they were really unnecessary. Again, an attempt at word count padding. This book, while the story was perfectly executed, felt like it was rushed to get published and did not go through as many edits/reviews as it needed.The good:Obviously, I ended up giving a 5 star review. Partly for these things, but mostly for what I'll finish this review with.We started out with a BANG. It picks up right where we left off (which after a short break between reading book 2 and 3, I did have to go back and reread the last chapters so I didn't forget what happened) and that was an EXPLOSIVE ending to book 2. That meant the start here was just as intense. A little confusing, but intense nonetheless.The steam was once again amazing. Poppy and Casteel have some very inappropriate times to be heated, but that's also why we love it. Their relationship is by far the best part of this series (raise your hand if you've discovered a knife kink through reading this series). I will never not love their banter.The story continues to get better as secrets are uncovered, plots become clearer, and the betrayals/discoveries/friendships are always good sparks. I can't say any of the plot points really came as massive 'surprises' or twists, but they were still executed quite brilliantly and made for an enjoyable read.Here's where I decided that all of those bad things were background noise and this book deserved a 5 star review. THE LAST CHAPTER. I kept thinking, 'hmm, this book should have been over a few chapters ago... what sort of bang are you going to give us?', because by now I've come to expect a massive, mic-drop-intense ending to each book. AND HOLY GODS IT WAS EVERYTHING.Anyway, 5 stars for that last chapter, and it carries such a heavy weight, it overpowered my negative feelings toward the rushed book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great series! This book is a fun continuation of the series. *by K***V on Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021* >Book Review – The Crown of Guilded Bones.I am an independent reviewer. This book is the 3rd in the Blood and Ash series and ends in a cliffhanger. This story takes place immediately after the ending of book 2. Poppy’s attackers have been destroyed by Poppy’s weird glowing power, scaring everyone, snapping any wolven bonds and creating a bond with herself to all the wolven. Poppy and Casteel are still in danger and now all the wolves protect Poppy. The coronation scene was a bit of a letdown. I wanted the gods to bless the coronation as they did for the marriage. Poppy’s origins have been a big question that gets an answer in this book.>The gang, especially Poppy, Casteel and Kiernan, travel to the land of the gods to wake up Nyktos – the head god. The descriptions of their discoveries and their battles are page turning and fun to read. I love when Casteel supports Poppy, causing her to step up to the plate and fight. I didn’t like how Poppy seems to embrace her powers, yet when it counts, she forgets to use them or is not as strong as she should be. One of the explanations from the Blood Queen regarding Poppy’s origins is hard for me to totally understand. I get the gist, but there seems to me to be an issue with the sentence. This may be an editing error.>I really love that Ian and Malik are in this book. I won’t spoil anything, but I am glad Poppy and Casteel finally get to see them. This book is appropriate for an adult audience. The love scenes are very erotic, but perfect for Poppy and Casteel. Meeting Miss Willa was just hysterical! I am giving this book 4 stars. I felt the cliffhanger ending seems to keep happening to either Poppy or Casteel. The series is a good one. 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