Princess of Thorns and Ruin

A Vampire Fantasy Romance (Throne of Shadows, Book 1)

By: Anya J Cosgrove

Narrated by: Addison Barnes, Brendan Robert Kane

Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Princesses are expected to smile and stay in the shadows... but not this princess.

Becoming a vampire is not the debutante party I'd hoped for. I'm being hunted by my enemies and cast aside by my friends.

The night court runs on betrayals and secrets. As its newest, sparkling addition, I can't trust anyone.

Especially not them.

Alec, the arrogant assassin-turned-bodyguard who mocks me with his feline grace and sexy smirks.

Leo, the addictive human who swore his life to me for all the wrong reasons.

And Sebastian, the childhood bully who broke my heart. 

I have to fulfill my duty to my family and not be seduced by any of them... let alone all three. But in the face of temptation, stuck in a world that wants me to be pretty and silent, how could I resist something so forbidden?

It only takes one bite to defile the most perfect bloom. And this particular rose is heading straight for ruin.

Princess of Thorns and Ruin is book 1 in a fast-paced, sizzling fantasy romance duet set in the deadly Delacroix Night court. You’ll love this story if you like sexy vampire bites, enemies-to-lovers, and heroes who love to share.

This duet is set in the same world as Magnetic and Shadow Witch but it stands alone. Downton Abbey meets House of Dragons.

©2023 Anya J Cosgrove (P)2024 Anya J Cosgrove

Good first installment!

This is the first installment in the Throne of Shadows Series, a steamy fantasy RH romance. The characters (Ariel, Alec, Leo and Sebastian) are well developed, and interesting. The world building is intriguing, and captivating. The story ends on a cliffhanger. Addison Barnes and Brendan Robert Kane did an excellent job bringing this story to life. Looking forward to listening to Queen of Ashes and Scars, the next book in the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Princess Ariel

This book sucked me in, the narrators did a fantastic job and I enjoyed the audio version. Ariel Delacroix has finally come upon her night fall which brings her into her vampirism. Now her brother has arranged her marriage and she has someone attempting to murder her. Through it all she has 3 men she has feelings for. This book does end on a cliffhanger, so just expect that. I will be getting book 2 as I need to know what happens, and will definitely read other books from this author. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

incredible

I loved the drama, suspense and steam. This vampire romance was incredible. It was great to see depth and growth for the characters stprylines. I cannot wait to see whatelse this author comes up with.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Great Narration with a Captivating Story!!

Thank you to Anya J Cosgrove and Booksprout for allowing me to listen to a copy of this book. I absolutely loved this story. Although there were times that I was like not wanting to pause the audiobook because it was so good. The performance of the narrators was amazing too. This book felt similar in vibes to From Blood and Ash, but it was so much better, if I'm honest. I will definitely be continuing the series. I would definitely recommend to anyone who's looking for a good fantasy or paranormal romance to sink their teeth into.

Great Story, Great Narration

A good story can only go so far in narrating; you also need great voices to bring the characters into another realm of existence.

I absolutely loved both narrators' work with this story. It was great. This was finished in one sitting.

Vampire Monarch Fantasy 👑🧛‍♀️

I will admit, I didn't fully get invested in this book until closer to the end. This book is about vampires, humans, kings, queens, princesses, blood servants, and a harem that hasn't happened yet. Ari is currently a human princess but nearing the day that will turn her into a vampire high born princess. Ari's family, The Delacroix's, are currently the reining monarchy, with her brother the King. Their parents are dead. I need more information about their parents, especially their mother. Ari must select a first blood to be her blood servant. That basically is a human she will exclusively feed on. The human Ari picks to be her feeder greatly resents being picked. Ari's feeder resented her but Ari was in the same boat. Ari is VERY naive and I feel like so many things are intentionally kept from her, for other's benefit. Ari is pulled between 3 men. Except her brother the King decides she needs to marry for her country, and it's not to any of the 3 men she likes. It's to a lecherous, creepy, old vampire King of another country. This is where the book hooked me. Ari basically was pining for these 3 men and they were pushing her away. I think Ari really felt alone when she had to leave her country. Obviously, there's a lot more going on than she realizes. I liked Alec most of all. I would love to see Ari run away with Alec! This book does end on a pretty big cliffhanger that makes me wonder what's going to happen in the next book. Long live the Queen 👸.

ekkkkk

I enjoyed the ebook and the audio is perfect I loved the narrators spin on bringing the story to life!

enjoyed

I enjoyed the narration of this story it just brought the characters to life and felt like you were right there.

Great listen

Loved this book it was a great listen. The narration was great and I loved that it was duet style. The storyline was great and loved the characters. Can't wait for the next book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

the dark queen

Excellent story. I listened to it in one go, and am eagerly looking forward to book two. The story just locks you in and before you know it, it is finished. It is well written. The characters are unique and well developed. I feel I know them and want to know more about them. This is a reverse harem type story, the story is much more than just hot scenes. Arielle transitions from human to the Dark Queen, a vampire. She selects Leo as her first blood. He volunteered, but you can clearly see he resents it and did not really want it. Alec is her assigned bodyguard. I think Lucas will be one of her harem, he is a childhood friend. Arielle’s family decides she must wed this old man, no thanks! The story has political intrigue, twists and turns, and strong sexual attraction. The narration was excellent. I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving my review.