A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Summary from GoodReads
A Betrayal…
Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her.
A Choice...
Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation.
A Secret…
But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.
Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her.
A Choice...
Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation.
A Secret…
But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.
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I received an e-ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The highly anticipated sequel to Jennifer Armentrout's fantasy series had everything I wanted to see! Angst (yes I am looking at you Cas and Poppy), amazing fighting scenes, more mythology about the world and their gods and also the classical banter, friendships, and growth I love to see in Jennifer's books.
Poppy has to learn more about her own heritage, her powers which by the way are growing and also clear her feelings about Cas/Hawke. To be honest, I enjoyed more to read about Poppy, Kieran and of course Vonetta instead of Cas. I still can't forgive him for what he did and while the trauma and the PTSD he still has is a reason enough for me, some actions needed more groveling.
The story progresses a little slow at the beginning as Jennifer puts the bases of the trip they all have to undertake and its dangers but it picks up quite fast ending in an amazing cliffhanger!
You are all going to be very surprised! Recommended for its amazing cover, rich world-building and the characters who deserve a hug after all this trouble.
The highly anticipated sequel to Jennifer Armentrout's fantasy series had everything I wanted to see! Angst (yes I am looking at you Cas and Poppy), amazing fighting scenes, more mythology about the world and their gods and also the classical banter, friendships, and growth I love to see in Jennifer's books.
Poppy has to learn more about her own heritage, her powers which by the way are growing and also clear her feelings about Cas/Hawke. To be honest, I enjoyed more to read about Poppy, Kieran and of course Vonetta instead of Cas. I still can't forgive him for what he did and while the trauma and the PTSD he still has is a reason enough for me, some actions needed more groveling.
The story progresses a little slow at the beginning as Jennifer puts the bases of the trip they all have to undertake and its dangers but it picks up quite fast ending in an amazing cliffhanger!
You are all going to be very surprised! Recommended for its amazing cover, rich world-building and the characters who deserve a hug after all this trouble.
And don't miss the first book of the series!
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