Games of Death and Desire

Rites of Possession, Book 2

By: Eva Chase

Narrated by: Michelle Sparks, Jason Clarke

Length: 17 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

To prove I'm not a monster, I have to play a monstrous game.

The men I'm falling for have discovered my horrific secret. Only the intervention of a god has saved me and my forbidden magic from the gallows... for now.

We've barely scraped the surface of the brutal conspiracy lurking at the royal college, and the threat looms ever larger. To get to the root of the evil and destroy it, we'll have to infiltrate it at its source.

And I'm the only viable new recruit.

So I'll play a dangerous game, courting the favor of cold-blooded murderers while dallying with noblemen who don't know whether to revile or desire me.

But the deeper I'm drawn into the darkness, the more I wonder if there's any way for me to truly win...

*Games of Death and Desire is the second book in a new fantasy romance series full of forbidden magic, impossible love, hot damaged men, and a rebellious heroine who's so much more than she imagines. There are more books to come.*

©2023 Eva Chase (P)2024 Eva Chase

I need the next one please

This series just keeps getting better! I love how the narrators bring the characters to life and keep you wanting to listen more. So many twists and turns keep you engrossed in the story and I look forward to more.

Harrowing Dark Fantasy

Book 2 of the "Rites of Possession" series was even more exciting than the first one. In order to discover all the members who were behind the conspiracy, Ivy needed to infiltrate the group. There were many edge-of-your seat moments and some surprising twists. There were some steamy descriptions. I enjoyed the occasional flashes of humor. Michelle Sparks' narration was fine, but there were times when she paused overlong after each sentence, especially during long narrative passages. Jason Clarke's narration was great, and I found his performance entertaining. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

loved it

Book two in ivys story picked up where things left off. She's still hunting the scourge sorcerers while also keeping her true identity a secret from the guys. I enjoyed the development of the relationships in this book and how Ivy and how we learn more about all our favs. Definitely can't wait to get my hands on book 3.

Fantastic!

Lovelovelove this book. First book was amazing, but this series is so good and only gets better. Eva Chase is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
The world building, character building, the pacing was all perfect. The main character is clever and skilled without being OP or any kind of Mary Sue, and all of the love interests are interesting, fleshed out, and relevant to the plot in one way or another. Between this and her shadow kind series anything she writes from now on is going into my shopping cart ASAP! Could not recommend enough!

enjoyed

holy cow this author sure does an excellent job sucking you into the worlds she creates. Can't wait to listen and/or read what happens next.

Amazing characters

This is a fantastic follow up to the first book and the story just keeps getting better and better I just love this series

My new favorite Eva Chase Series?

The way this series has an absolute choke hold on me! I should have known with how much I loved Their Dark Valkyrie but omg I need book 3 like yesterday! I love the fmc she is simultaneously a bad 🍑 but also so kind and selfless. I loved getting to know the MMCs more in this book and seeing each of them fall for and accept their feelings for Ivy. The conflicts are so good and are constantly keeping you on your toes. I swear every time I think I figured out what’s going on and who’s involved I’m thrown for a loop all over again.

Why Choose Fantasy Romance

Games of Death and Desire by Eva Chase is a why choose fantasy romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Michelle Sparks and Jason Clarke. This is the second book in the Rites of Possession series.

I absolutely love Eva's books! She did an amazing job keeping me hooked through this book. There were definitely some surprises I did not see coming in this book. I really enjoyed getting Ivy, Stavros, Casimir, and Aleksi's points of views throughout the book.

I originally read the book and was so excited when I saw it was coming to audio. Jason and Michelle did an amazing job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

The book ended on a great cliffhanger that left me begging for more. I can't wait for the next book in the series Secrets of Graves and Gold to be released on March 6, 2024.

I would recommend this series if you're looking for a fantasy romance, slow burn romance, or why choose romance.

It ain't over til its over

Loved the second book in the series! Most of the little group now know Ivy's secret. Her 'boss' and current roommate is scowling at her, but two of the other three men in the group are still supporting her. The final one remains in the dark about her riven magic and his proximity to the royal family means they are keeping it that way. Ivy decides that the only way to really stop the scourge sorcerers is to infiltrate them. She is the only one that can possibly pull it off, but it isn't going to be easy. The scourge socerer group is not very trusting and she is going to have to prove herself without killing anyone with her magic. Fortunately, her love life will be looking up.

Just when you think the whole thing is over.....nope. I was given an advanced copy of this audiobook by the author. My review is voluntary.

Color me Impressed!

If you thought book one’s cliffhanger wait till you read the one on this book!
Ivy continues to be one BA lady, even when she doesn’t believe it herself!
Her place at the college and her relationships continue to evolve and go down some very unexpected paths!
Character and story development are both on point!! Beware there is a twist and a cliff at the end but they are both soooo worth it!
This is one of Eva’s best series, and she is an amazing writer! Cannot wait for the next one!!