BANNED

Yes, Storm and Fury Is Banned!

by Jennifer L. Armentrout · Inkyard Press · 2019

ISBN: 9781335015303

22 documented challenges

Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Storm and Fury is the first book in The Harbinger series, blending paranormal romance with celestial warfare. Trinity Marrow was raised in a secretive community of Wardens, gargoyle-shapeshifters who protect humanity from demons. She’s hidden her own abilities her entire life because revealing them could get her killed. When a stranger named Zayne arrives, Trinity is drawn into a conflict between Heaven and Hell that forces her to confront who she really is. Armentrout, a prolific author known for high-heat romance, delivers a story that mixes action, attraction, and apocalyptic stakes.

Storm and Fury recorded 16 ban instances in the 2024-2025 PEN America data, with challenges concentrated in Florida school districts including Broward, Hillsborough, and Lee County. The objections target the book’s sexual content and its supernatural framework involving angels and demons. Armentrout’s books consistently appear on ban lists because they don’t fade to black when characters get together, a stylistic choice that puts her firmly in the sights of content challengers. The paranormal romance genre as a whole has become a frequent target, with challengers apparently less concerned about the demonic warfare than the consensual romance.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Florida Broward County Public Schools 2025
Florida Flagler Schools 2025
Florida Hillsborough County Public Schools 2025
Florida Lee County Schools 2025
Florida Orange County Public Schools 2025
Florida School District of Palm Beach County 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Storm and Fury banned?

Yes, Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout has been banned or challenged in 22 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Florida. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Storm and Fury banned?

Storm and Fury has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Violence, Religious Objections. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Storm and Fury banned?

As of 2025, Storm and Fury has been banned or challenged in Florida. Notable bans include Broward County Public Schools (2025), Flagler Schools (2025), Hillsborough County Public Schools (2025).