A rich new fantasy world to fall in love with? Yes, please. Fans of romantasy will devour FALL OF RUIN AND WRATH by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Calista (Lis) is an orphan who, with her friend Grady, has had to survive as a lowborn in a world where Hyhborn rule. She has a power that she hides away from most but she ends up saving both Grady and herself when she sees the Baron getting killed right before it happens by him brushing against her. For some reason, he actually believes her and offers her a place in his home. She makes sure Grady can go too and soon they are fed and clothed without having to wonder where their next meal is. All she has to do is follow his orders and do anything he asks of her.
With tensions high from a looming rebellion, a prince visits the manor where Lis lives and an undeniable connection ensues. The spice is classic Jennifer L. Armentrout and it was beyond swoony. I fell in love with these two. The way Calista was with the prince was sexy, hot, and wanton. I felt myself actually sweating with anticipation. I'm so excited for more.
The world-building was easily my favorite aspect of FALL OF RUIN AND WRATH. It felt robust and left much to be learned. There’s definitely more to come and I can’t wait for it. Archwood, the realm they live in reads as its own character, and many things happen based on it and where it is located. It is hard to say more as it would give too much away.
Although I would have liked to see more of the past in flashbacks with Calista and other characters I think Jennifer L. Armentrout did an incredible job of starting this series. I think she gave us plenty of intrigue, heart-pounding suspense, and of course, spice to have the reader, such as myself wanting more.
SHE LIVES BY HER INTUITION. HE FEEDS ON HER PLEASURE.
From Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, comes the beginning of a searing fantasy romance series for adults, Fall of Ruin and Wrath.
Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian—royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.
Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information.
When her intuition leads her to save a traveling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning—and promise. Today he’ll bring her joy. One day he'll be her doom.
When the Baron takes an interest in the traveling prince and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the prince’s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion, and with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe.
Calista must choose: follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.
Breathtaking suspense and scorching romance meet in this immersive new fantasy from a mega-bestselling force, Jennifer L. Armentrout.
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