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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
637 pages
A deliciously tense, banter-heavy romantasy where betrayal burns just as hot as desire.
What it feels like
This sequel plunges readers straight into a tempest of betrayal, forced proximity, and crackling romantic tension. The atmosphere is thick with danger and desire, balancing high-stakes political maneuvering with the intimate, fiery dynamic between two people who cannot decide whether to kill each other or surrender to their undeniable bond. The prose is highly accessible and dialogue-driven, prioritizing visceral emotion, sharp banter, and swoon-worthy declarations over dense world-building. It reads at a propulsive clip, pulling you through treacherous landscapes and shocking revelations. This is a book for readers who devour enemies-to-lovers romantasy, craving a fiercely independent heroine discovering her own lethal power and a morally gray love interest who is utterly, obsessively devoted to her.
- Mood
- steamy
- tension-filled
- adventurous
- dangerous
- Tone
- passionate
- snarky
- intense
- dramatic
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · betrayal and trust · claiming agency · burden of destiny
- The writing
- Accessible, dialogue-heavy, and highly emotive, prioritizing visceral reactions and romantic tension over lyrical complexity.
- The arc
- From furious betrayal and defensive hostility to reluctant trust and all-consuming, fiercely protective love.
- Who it's for
- Romantasy lovers who crave high-stakes political intrigue paired with explosive enemies-to-lovers banter and intense spice.
Content notes
- graphic violence
- explicit sexual content
- blood and gore
- kidnapping
About the book
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.
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.
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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