BOOK REVIEW

BOOK: A KINGDOM OF FLESH AND FIRE

SERIES:  Blood and Ash, Book 2

AUTHOR:  Jennifer L. Armentrout

MY RATING:  5 Hearts

SYNOPSIS:

MY REVIEW:

This review is not going to be as long and detailed as my review for the first book because of spoilers.

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire picks up literally right where From Blood and Ash ended.  Poppy has been lied to her whole life and betrayed by pretty much everyone she knows.  The Dark One has succeeded in kidnapping her and now she is coming to terms with everything that has happened.  She does not know what the truth is anymore and what are lies.  She is conflicted by her feelings for The Dark One, Prince Casteel Da’Neer and is constantly battling herself and him.

This book does move at a slower pace than the first, but it is worth it to stick with it and keep reading!  It still has all the action, adventure, violence, gore, romance, betrayal, mystery and LOTS more secrets!  Some have been revealed and some are still a mystery.

The ending of the book is insane, and I cannot wait to find out what happens in the third book, The Crown of Gilded Bones.  If that book were released already, I would have devoured it as well.  This is one of my new favorite series! 

I give this book 5 Hearts!

 BOOK REVIEW

BOOK:  From Blood and Ash

SERIES:  Blood and Ash, #1

AUTHOR:  Jennifer L/ Armentrout

MY RATING:  5 HEARTS

SYNOPSIS:

A Maiden…

Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.

A Duty…

The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.

A Kingdom…

Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.

MY REVIEW: 

The first book/series I read by Jennifer L. Armentrout was Wicked and I quickly became a fangirl.  I devoured all 3 books in 3 days, and it is one of my all-time favorite series now.  I was hesitant to read From Blood and Ash because it is a High Fantasy novel and I am more into the Romance genre than Fantasy, but, with all the hype I decided to give a try and HOLY HELL!  I am OBSESSED now!  This also being the first High Fantasy book Jennifer L. Armentrout has written is extremely impressive!

From Blood and Ash is a suspenseful fantasy, that at times, in the beginning, can be a little slow, as there is a lot world-building with Gods, Cravens, Vamprye, Descenders, The Price (also known as The Dark One), Atlantians and Wolven but it picks up quickly.  Then you have the whole mystery of what happens during the actual Ascension when she is given to the Gods?  There is SO much to this story.  It has action, adventure, violence, gore, romance, betrayal, mystery and LOTS Of secrets. I just could not get enough!  I read this book and the second book within 3 days.  All the side characters were just as interesting and likeable.  The end of the book was fast paced, and had some crazy events that broke my heart into a million pieces.  I cannot give this book a high enough review!  I absolutely love it!! 

I give this book 5 Hearts!

 BOOK REVIEW:

BOOK:  WRAITH

SERIES: Iron Kings MC, #1

AUTHOR:  Franca Storm

SYNOPSIS:

 IRON KINGS MC

MY REVIEW: 

Franca Storms Wraith is Book 1 in her Iron Kings Motorcycle Club Romance series. This is Wraith (Finn) & Ashley's story!  The book cover caught my attention and as soon as I read the blurb I knew this one was for me! 

Finn is ex-military, one of the deadliest black ops there is.  After being betrayed by his team and critically injured he was taken in by his old friend, Scott (Spartan) Tate, the President of the Iron Kings MC.  He protected him and provided medical care for him.  While Finn was recovering, Scott’s daughter Ashley helped take care of Finn and their attraction started from there.  Finn is the silent but deadly type LOL.  Once he lets the monster out it is hard to reign himself in and that scares him.  After recovering, Finn started a new life living off the grid.    Scott comes to Finn and asks for his help protecting his daughter Ashley.  The Rogues, a rival gang that killed Scott’s wife years go is now going after Ashley. 

Ashley, the Club Princess hates the MC lifestyle. She is a strong woman with a big heart that always tries to do the right thing. She moved away from home because her father constantly suffocated her and didn’t allow her any freedom.  She now works at a Tattoo Parlor in another city and has worked hard to build a new life of her own and loves her freedom.  When Finn shows up at her tattoo parlor, the Rogues are already there and trying to kidnap Ashley.  Finn stops it and takes Ashley into hiding.  I like that Ashely didn’t fight Finn or act like a spoiled “princess”.  She knew that her father’s lifestyle would end up messing up her life again eventually and she is resigned to that. 

You can feel the chemistry between Finn and Ashely.  Ashley has had feelings for Finn since she was helping to care for him.  Finn did as well but since that is his friend’s daughter, he tries to avoid his feelings, which is hard when he is protecting her 24/7 and she is living with him.  He is also significantly older than she is.  I really like that the indecision of should he, shouldn’t he be with her wasn’t drawn out too much.  Once Finn realized he didn’t want to ever be without Ashley, he gave in to feelings.

This book has everything!  Action, violence, revenge, angst and some seriously steamy romance! I highly recommend you check out the Iron Kings MC Series!!  

I give Wraith 5 Hearts!

 INTO TEMPTATION

(Book II: DELIVER US FROM EVIL TRILOGY)

Monica James

Monsters are real…and that monster is my father.

Ten years ago, I surrendered. I thought I was doing the right thing. But lies and greed have once again destroyed my life, leaving me to deal with the aftermath.

This life has always been a curse, but the world as I know it has changed. Belfast isn’t what it used to be.

Alliances are broken. Kingdoms have fallen. But those who remain loyal see me as their rightful king.

With secrets unraveled, my need for vengeance grows stronger every day. However, ten years is a long time. People have changed. I have changed. But the one thing that remains untouched is my love for Babydoll—I love her…even if she doesn’t feel the same.

I will take back what’s mine.

My kingdom.

My name.

And my girl.

Every monster is scared of somethin’…and that somethin’ is me.

No more hiding in the shadows because I’m huntin’ you…Father.

Run, wee monsters, run.

Into Temptation

Series: Book II: Deliver Us from Evil Trilogy

Genre: Dark Romance

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Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson.

When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt, and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers. She draws her inspiration from life.

She is a bestselling author in the U.S.A., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the U.K.

Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals. She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks, and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.

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An all wolf-shifter police force has been the only thing between humans and an unknown evil for centuries, but the pack is in danger of dying if they don't find their promised mates soon.

Trevor Burbank is a shifter cop in a world of humans who don't know the evil that wants them dead. If he does his job well, the humans will never need to know, but he feels like he's working against the clock, because his pack is about to die. The females have all been killed, and the half-breeds they make when they mate with humans aren't usually skilled or strong enough to fight.

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But then that cop walked into her bar. The one with the wild eyes and the chiseled jaw. The one who devoured her every time he stared at her.

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Trent Burbank is a wolf shifter who has never shifted into a man. He’s on a mission—send the beast home. He’s given his word that the beast will be coming home, and Trent always keeps his word.

After a devastating trauma, his plans are interrupted. Trent is yanked away from the life he knows and charged with a critical task that only he can complete.

Now his vow has changed.

But when he discovers keeping his word could mean losing his mate, Trent prepares to fight... 

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THIS MUCH IS TRUE

(Taking Chances #1)

A smart and sexy romance about a grumpy single dad on a mission of revenge, and the girl he can’t leave behind by USA Today bestselling author Tia Louise.

Hope

I blame the alcohol.
I lost my restaurant business, was forced to sell my dad’s cherished 1967 Chevy Impala, and I got a little drunk.
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Needless to say, our romance doesn’t start out sweet.

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Two years ago, I hugged my little boy goodbye and told him I’d be right back.
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To be “just friends” with a guy, you’ve got to follow The Rules:
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Scout Dunne and I have been “just friends” since childhood.
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We broke them in the ocean, in my aunt’s bathroom, in my bed…
It was the hottest week of my life.
I’m one of the few people who knows the first-round NFL draft pick wants more than a life of sports.
Because we’re friends, right?
Not anymore.

Now he’s gone, and I’m trying to get my career back on track.
Mamma said a guy would never put your dreams ahead of his.
But the twist of fate?
It’s something you never see coming.

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TEMPTATION

The Hunted Series, Book 1

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Shy student Penny Taylor always follows the rules. At least, that’s how it appears to her classmates. But she has one illicit secret – she’s fallen hard for her professor. And she’s pretty sure he’s fallen for her too.

Everyone loves Professor Hunter. He’s tall, dark, and handsome. And completely unobtainable. But it’s the secrets hiding behind his deep brown eyes that allures Penny. Secrets darker than she could ever imagine.

James Hunter gave up his billionaire lifestyle in NYC last year to become a professor. The easiest new rule to follow: don’t fraternize with the students. It’s easy to follow because he’s become quite the recluse in his new town – the only way he knows how to keep his secrets buried.

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Empire High, Book 1

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No matter the reason for their nickname, it’s an ironic one, because I really want to touch. I just don’t know whether I want to slap him or kiss him. Because one minute he’s my tormentor, and the next he acts like my savior in this new city I don’t belong in.

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