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

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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The tale picks up exactly where From Blood and Ash ended. It is imperative that you read/listen to this series in order.

Casteel “Hawke” Da’Neer (The Dark One & Prince of Atlantia) is holding Poppy the Handmaiden in a keep filled with his people and deserts. It is here he announces he will wed Poppy. I adored the back-and-forth banter, and the inner struggle Poppy has as she begins to more fully understand the world, the lies and the betrayals.. but Hawke and his many faces keep her safe. Right?

Filled with vampires, weres, elementals and sleeping gods, this story is completely addictive. There is a reason the Ascended come hunting for the Maiden, because Poppy is so much more than an empathy.

Battles, loss, history and the most delicious romance await you in this saga. I loved traveling and learning more about Cas, Atlantia, and Poppy’s powers. From the mist to the nail-biting, jaw dropping cliffhanger of an ending, it enthralled me.

While Poppy may have self-doubts and she struggles to accept truth, both worldly and her own she is fearless, selfless and a force to be reckoned with. Cas/Hawke is a swoon-worthy scarred hero who doesn’t feel himself worthy of happiness, and I adored him.

Stina Nielsen rocked the narration. Her voices expressed emotions, tone and helped set the tone throughout the story. She has become the voice of Cas and Poppy. The story itself is delightful on audio and added a layer of enjoyment. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer