The War of Two Queens (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)

Blood and Ash, Book 4

De: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Narrado por: full cast, Katie Boothe, Torian Brackett, Stewart Crank, Tony Nam, Lise Bruneau, Todd Scofield, R.J. Bayley, Deepa Samuel, Khaya Fraites, Troy Allan, NJ Agwuna

From the desperation of golden crowns…

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.

And born of mortal flesh…

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.

A great primal power rises…

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.

As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Performed by Katie Boothe, Torian Brackett, Stewart Crank, Tony Nam, Lise Bruneau, Todd Scofield, RJ Bayley, Deepa Samuel, Khaya Fraites, Troy Allan, NJ Agwuna, Dawn Ursula, Robb Moreira, Jon Vertullo, Ryan Haugen, David Cui Cui, Martin Dickinson, Christopher Williams, James Konicek, Morgan Dalla Betta, Michael Glenn, David Ault, Kay Elúvian, Drew Kopas, Scott McCormick, Christopher Walker, Michael John Casey, Jessica Threet, Rita Amparita, Ian DePriest, Arden Wannall, Su Ling Chan, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Jameson Hunt, Richard Rohan, Nora Achrati, Bradley Foster Smith, Matthew Pauli, Christopher Graybill, Zura Johnson, Mark Harrietha, Rayner Gabriel, Wyn Delano, Yasmin Tuazon, and Jessica Schly.

©2022 Jennifer L. Armentrout (P)2025 Graphic Audio LLC

Worth the listen!

Pretty cool to be able to hear the same story as the regular version of this book (which I’ve read 3 times 😂) but in a totally different way! For sure drove me INSANE for a while that sooo many names (of places and people) were pronounced so differently than they were in the OG Audible recording… but after a while I stopped noticing so much. I wouldn’t recommend listening if you haven’t already read the book tbh, but if you’re just a fan of the series yearning for more new content… this’ll help scratch that itch!!

COULD NOT STOP LISTENING!!

just wow!!! i am completely HOOKED on this series!! everything from the storyline, character development, world building, performance, & (very nastyyy 😏) smut— I’m OBSESSED. I didn’t think any series would ever even come close to ACOTAR but I couldn’t stop listening to this!

i almost wish i had taken longer to get through it because i saw that part 2 wasn’t going to be available until october 29th!! 😭 I was so hooked at the cliffhanger at the end that i ended up getting the OG audiobook, and found myself constantly rewinding to see what happened because i spaced out. the graphic audio is so much more captivating & much easier to follow to understand exactly who is speaking when the different voices are spoken.

i’ve just finished the OG audiobook, but i will definitely come back to part 2 for another listen!!!

Magical performance

Wonderful experience!
🎧📖
I am tandem listening and reading to reread the series to refresh my memory for the most recent release, and I am glad I paid the extra for the dramatized version.

Disappointed they are not all done in dramatized before I commited to the series this way, but happy for the experience up to this point nonetheless.

Just fell in love with dramatized audios!

I’ve never been into audiobooks but now I might be more in love with dramatized audibles instead of the physical copies of this series. Sad because I’m gonna wanna wait for the next ones to come out but also very happy I discovered this!!

Literally AMAZING

I absolutely love this entire series. I CANNOT wait until part 2 comes out!!! I wish they were released at the same time but I understand the process. October 29th hurry up!!!

Book 4 - too whiney

The story is great. But by book 4, the narrator whined a LOT. The author stopped the character from saying “his” even after their relationship established and secure. I felt this was very odd.
Overall, I like the story and would recommend reading the physical version of this series. Your imagination will likely speak with determination and not whines

I'm Alice, point me to the portal

This book gave me rewards every time I guessed a plot twist like I was training to be a prophet , only for JLA to hurl curveballs so fast it felt like a full-blown dodgeball championship. One I’d gladly lose every single round.

💔 My battered heart? I’d hand it to this cast in a heartbeat.
Because I know they’d heal it with laughter, banter, friendship, and love that wraps around you like a warm cloak after battle. 🫶
Every single character has meaning, depth, and presence. This isn’t a story that forgets its side characters; everyone matters, and it shows. They’re all so multidimensional, and I want to be their friend.
Special mentions:
👑 My queen of queens: Poppy
🔥 My “Always – Casteel – Forever”
🐺 My tucks a hair behind her ear and kisses her forehead Kieran
🐉 My “He can breathe fire” – “And that’s a bad thing?” Reaver
🌀 The chaos-manifest in the unpredictable, unhinged, unfiltered new favourite character: Millicent

🌌 And the cameos?! The crossovers?! The clever world-stitching?!
JLA didn’t just connect two series. She built an entire universe that breathes, pulses, and keeps you coming for more from book to book.
If you haven’t followed her recommended reading order, do it. It’s not optional. It’s sacred lore.
🏰 The world she’s created? I’m ready to fall down that rabbit hole.
If Alice had stumbled into this world, she wouldn’t have wanted to leave.
I am the Alice of this world, please point me to the portal.

So yeah… It’s official. This interconnected duo of series might just snag the title of my favourite series read(s) of 2025.🏆

Also, I was crashing out with a million theories.... I can't wait for more curveballs!!