Jennifer L. Armentrout
#1 New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumours you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing, she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories… which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance.
What genres does Jennifer L. Armentrout write?
She writes across young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance, with both YA and more mature series represented.
What are some of her major series and where should I start with them?
Major series include Blood and Ash (start with From Blood and Ash, listed as Book 1), Lux and its Opal subseries, Harbinger (start with Storm and Fury, Book 1), The Covenant (start with Half-Blood, Book 1), Titan (start with The Return, Book 1), and Dark Elements (White Hot Kiss is Book 1). Pick the Book 1 title for the series you choose.
Are Jennifer L. Armentrout's series standalone or interconnected?
Most series are self-contained, but she has linked works and companion volumes. For example, there are crossovers and a compendium connecting Blood and Ash and Flesh and Fire, so reading related companion books in series order is helpful.
Which book or series is a good entry point for new readers?
Choose by preferred genre: if you want epic fantasy try the Blood and Ash series (beginning with From Blood and Ash), for paranormal romance try the Lux/Opal books, and for YA contemporary try The Problem with Forever. Starting with a series' Book 1 gives the intended introduction.
Are her books romantic or steamy in tone?
Many of her paranormal and romance series are explicit and steamy, especially entries in the Lux/Opal lines, while other series lean more toward fantasy or YA tones. Check the series description if you prefer lighter or heavier romance content.