Book Review: A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire ( Blood and Ash #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire ( Blood and Ash #2) 

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: September 1, 2020

Source: Own Copy 

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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.

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

Wow. I was so disappointed with this book. I loved the first book, but I felt as though this book was just a bridge for the next book in the series. 

Right after I finished From Blood and Ash I was dying for the next book. When I first started this book it felt really slow. We just kept getting info and I don't like in books when it is just dumped on us instead of the characters figuring out stuff along the way. 

I love all of the characters and that is what really kept me going in this book. 

Poppy and Casteel finally got over their relationship problems which made me sooooo happy. I really loved the last 200 pages of this book because it made me even more excited for the next one. There was so much action and steamy stuff that I was expecting but that we didn't get. 

I still very much recommend this series but just be aware that this one is a lot slower than the first book.