Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Awakening #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Title: Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Awakening #1)

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout  

Pages: 432

Genre: Fantasy/Romance 

Publisher: Bramble 

Release Date: September 12, 2023

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*Received for review from Raincoast Books/JLA ARC Team*

Summary (Goodreads) 

SHE LIVES BY HER INTUITION. HE FEEDS ON HER PLEASURE.

Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian―royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.

Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information.

When her intuition leads her to save a traveling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning―and promise. Today he’ll bring her joy. One day he'll be her doom.

When the Baron takes an interest in the traveling prince and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the prince’s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion, and with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe.

Calista must follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.

Review: 

I've been a big JLA fan for a while now and I'm so thankful for Jen for creating some of my favourite books. When I heard that she was starting a new series I knew I had to get a copy for review! As always Jen blew this one out of the water and I completely devoured it. If you love her series From Blood and Ash you will definitely need to pick up Fall of Ruin and Wrath. 

Fall of Ruin and Wrath starts with us meeting Calista who has an intuition that never fails her and the ability to see some of the future. I really liked Calista. She is funny and a total badass. She is a relatable character who will protect her friends. One thing you need to know is that in her world is ruled by the Baron and they work for the Highborn King. The world they live in was once ruled by the gods. There was so many conspiracies that it will definitely throw you in a loop. To avoid danger for herself and her friend Grady she starts to work for the Baron to get him information. Another thing to know is that the Highborn do feed on pleasure that it is common for those who need to feed. 

Thorne is another character who definitely reminded me of JLA's past male leads. He is so morally grey, but he is no good guy but I really did enjoy his character development throughout the book. I had a feeling I was going to love him. But I feel like any male lead Jen writes I'm going to fall in love with. Fall of Wrath and Ruin is a Romantasy that has spice and went perfectly with the world building that Jen has created. It had a strong plot to go with it. I'm already obsessed with this book. You will not be disappointed, it was hands down one of my favourite books of this year and has entered as one of the top books Jen has written. I can't express enough that you need to go get it immediately. 

5/5