A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

Blood and Ash, Book 2

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Narrated by: Stina Nielsen

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the next novel in her Blood and Ash series....

Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance?

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.

©2020 by Jennifer L. Armentrout. (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Picking up after an explosive cliff-hanger, Stina Nielsen narrates a captivating fantasy romance in which a young woman struggles to overcome betrayal.… Nielsen's immersive performance blends romance and action for an entrancing listen."
--AudioFile Magazine, An Earphones Award Winner

Best series ever!

The cliffhanger is killing me! I can't wait for book 3 to be released. It had the right amount of adventure, romantic tension and sex. The only annoyance is that Poppy can get lost in her thoughts, which can be a tad bit annoying.

Such a great build up to the unexpected

I loved it. I’m the person. Who can guess where things go, and that bores me. This book was awesome, and yes, I could guess some of the things, but it was just presented in such an entertaining way!

Omg!

They leave you with such a cliffhanger! Absolutely love this book! I can’t wait for the next one!!!

WOW

I am so mad that I have to wait for the 3rd installment of this series. This is by far one of the best original thought out stories I have read/listened too. the world building was amazing! I'm so glad the two lovers finally admitted their feelings to one another. Can't say much else without spoiling the story for others who have yet to listen to this. Great narration also!

Fantastic!

The story and narration combination are incredible! This story is gripping, and I was so enthralled I finished it in 2.5 days. Very excited for the next book to be released!