A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Pages: 496
Genre: Fantasy/Romance
Publisher: Blue Box Press
Release Date: September 1, 2020
* E-ARC provided by author for review purposes*
Summary (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.
Review:
I'm utterly speechless after finishing A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire. As always Jennifer L. Armentrout is one of my top favourite authors and when I finished the first book, From Blood and Ash, I knew immediately that the second book was going to be one of my most anticipated reads of 2020. This amazing fantasy series is a must read because it has action, romance and so many twist and turns that you will have a book hangover after reading it. Plus we get more Hawke/Cas. I definitely took my time with the second book and it paid off because there was so much going on in each scene that I wanted to absorb every detail to prepare myself for the third book.
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire picks up right where we left off in From Blood and Ash where Poppy has just learned she is now to become Casteel's wife. Not everyone there is too thrilled (Atlantians and the Wolven). Jen created an amazing world that she has created with a mixture of vampires and mythology of the backgrounds of the Atlantians, Descenters and the wolvens. Also I love how there is a map now!
If you loved Poppy and Cas in FB&A you will fall in love with them more in AKOFAF. Out of all of Jen's couples I think these two are one of my favourites couples. Poppy is just as much stabby with Casteel and their character growth through the entire book was amazing. I loved every moment. You can immediately see how much their feelings has changed to more in this book because they are thrown into situations that come up and do it together as a team. Even though Cas betrayed Poppy they have to come together to defeat the Craven and the Descenters. I also found some of my favourite quotes are between these two, some hilarious and some jaw dropping moments right to the amazing romance Cas and Poppy have.
As a huge fan of Jen's, not reading spoilers was the key to me finishing the book because I wanted to know every detail and also how it was important to the first book. It all intertwines! A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire was an amazing read that you will not be able to put it down! All 496 pages worth! There are lots of twist and turns you will not see coming, especially that ending! I'm still in shock. This book was perfection. 100% I will be recommending this book to friends. Now to patiently wait until the next book!!!
If you are looking for your next fantasy read go start this series now!
5/5
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