Books in Order
Jennifer Armentrout Books in Order
About Jennifer Armentrout
Jennifer L. Armentrout (born Jennifer Lynn Armentrout, 1980) is one of the most prolific and bestselling authors in contemporary romance and fantasy romance. She writes under her own name as well as J. Lynn for more explicit content. Best known for her Lux series and the Blood and Ash world, she has published over fifty novels across multiple genres including YA paranormal, new adult romance, and fantasy romance. Her books are beloved for fast pacing, will-they-won't-they tension, and emotionally intense romantic leads. She is a dominant force in the BookTok and BookTagram communities.
New Reader? If you prefer fantasy romance, start with From Blood and Ash. If you prefer contemporary/paranormal YA, start with Obsidian (Lux #1). Both are excellent entry points to her different worlds.
Blood and Ash / Flesh and Fire World
Full Series Page →Her biggest series. Start with From Blood and Ash — a fantasy romance with forbidden love and a richly built world. Flesh and Fire is a prequel series best read after.
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From Blood and Ash
2020
Start herePoppy and Hawke. A forbidden Chosen and her guard. Fantasy romance at its most addictive.
Lux Series (Obsidian)
Her breakthrough YA series. Alien romance, snarky heroines, addictive tension. Six novels plus novellas.
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Obsidian
2012
Start hereKaty meets her alien neighbor Daemon. The book that launched her career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read Jennifer Armentrout books?
For fantasy romance readers, start with From Blood and Ash. For paranormal YA fans, start with Obsidian (Lux #1). The two worlds are completely separate — you can begin with either.
Is From Blood and Ash part of a series?
Yes — it is the first book in the Blood and Ash series (also called the Flesh and Fire world). As of 2024 there are five books in the main Blood and Ash arc, plus the Flesh and Fire prequel duology set in the same world. Read the main series first.
Does Jennifer Armentrout write under other pen names?
She writes as J. Lynn for some of her more mature new adult/adult contemporary romances. All books are available under both names. Her fantasy romance and YA series are published under Jennifer L. Armentrout.