Summary of Blood & Ash: A Snarky Urban Fantasy Detective Series by Deborah Wilde
Dive into the snarky world of 'Blood & Ash' where a detective named Jezebel tackles supernatural mysteries with humor and sass. Get ready for a wild ride!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Welcome to the wild, wacky world of Blood & Ash, where urban fantasy meets snarky detective work! If you've ever wondered what happens when you throw a bunch of supernatural beings into a gritty detective story and sprinkle it all with a healthy dose of sarcasm, then strap in because you're in for a ride!
Meet our heroine, Jezebel-a woman with a name that sounds like it belongs to a vengeful queen or a scandalous seductress (or maybe both?), who just happens to be a detective as well. Jezebel is not your typical noir detective, mind you. She's got a knack for cracking cases and a mouth that could out-sarcastic a stand-up comedian. Not to mention, she has a few magical tricks up her sleeve which, trust me, come in handy-pun totally intended.
Plot-wise, things kick off when a murder of sorts occurs that seems to have a supernatural twist. Spoiler alert- that's not just your garden-variety crime scene with a few sad-looking donuts. Nope, this murder involves powerful forces that don't take kindly to being disturbed. And that's just a Tuesday for our girl Jezebel.
As she dives headfirst into the case, she encounters all sorts of supernatural characters: think vampires who may or may not have a thing for brooding, demons with bad attitudes, and other creatures that are clearly just one bad hair day away from turning into a full-blown existential crisis. Also, there's a side of romantic tension that's more palpable than a slice of cake at a dessert buffet-because what's a fantasy detective story without some complicated relationships?
Throughout her investigation, Jezebel displays her rather sarcastic view on everything, from the ridiculousness of her supernatural co-workers to the absurdity of her own life choices. And just when she thinks she's got a handle on the case, the plot thickens more than a bowl of oatmeal left in the microwave for a little too long. All the twists and turns will keep you guessing; will Jezebel save the day, or will her snarky repartee get her into a whirlwind of trouble that even she can't talk her way out of?
As the climax approaches, be prepared for some serious action and humor that proves Blood & Ash is not just about solving crimes-it's also about embracing who you are, no matter how much chaos ensues around you. The resolution ties everything together, but not without leaving enough room for more shenanigans in the sequels-because we're all secretly hoping for more adventures with our hilariously flawed heroine.
In essence, Blood & Ash mixes humor, romance, and supernatural murder mystery into a delightful cocktail that'll leave you eager for more. So if you're in the mood for magic with a side of sass, this book is your ticket to a wild urban fantasy experience! Grab it, read it, and let the sarcastic laughter commence-just don't take it too seriously, because, let's face it, neither does Jezebel.
Maddie Page
Classics, bestsellers, and guilty pleasures-none are safe from my sarcastic recaps. I turn heavy reads into lighthearted summaries you can actually enjoy. Warning: may cause random outbursts of laughter while pretending to study literature.