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bookish_blanche 's review for:
A Kingdom of Lies
by Ben Alderson
An exciting and surprising sequel!
-Big thanks to the author for the eARC-
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR THE PREVIOUS BOOK IN THE NEXT PARAGRAPH
Despite all the betrayals and dangers that befell him, Robin has become King. Enemies are waiting for him on all sides, and he doesn't know who to trust. When some of them threaten his last remaining family, his father, he will do anything to save him. But he might not be powerful enough to go up against literal Gods... And deals with the devil will have to be made.
Wow! Wow! Wow! I was breathless after finishing the first book of this series, and somehow, this one topped it! It was exquisite to read, not a minute to stop and breathe. The action was brutal and enthralling from the start and I couldn't put it down. This world is truly full of secrets and magic that I never would have suspected and it was a pleasure to be surprised by just how deep everything goes. Robin was true to himself, strong and determined, and I loved his character growth in this one. The romance was...I can't say much, but it was an emotional roller-coaster to say the least. Ben messed with my feelings with the plot-twists and I was panting and gasping! The writing was addictive and pleasant to read, pulling us into the story easily. Beautiful descriptions of both sights and feelings had me hooked. The spice was on-point, as usual, and very exciting. I was scared and surprised and thrilled throughout the book, and the characters were very relatable and full of secrets and surprises. I am shook by all that has happened, I would never have seen it coming and I simply cannot wait to read the third book that I need ASAP!
I highly recommend if you like fantasy and spicy, gay romance!
"Why would I fear the dark when what is revealed in the light is far more frightening?"
TW: anxiety, assault, attempted murder, blood, bones, death, decapitation, demons, depression, emotional abuse, fire, gore, hostages, kidnapping, murder, physical abuse, PTSD, sexually explicit scenes, suicide, torture, violence, war
-Big thanks to the author for the eARC-
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR THE PREVIOUS BOOK IN THE NEXT PARAGRAPH
Despite all the betrayals and dangers that befell him, Robin has become King. Enemies are waiting for him on all sides, and he doesn't know who to trust. When some of them threaten his last remaining family, his father, he will do anything to save him. But he might not be powerful enough to go up against literal Gods... And deals with the devil will have to be made.
Wow! Wow! Wow! I was breathless after finishing the first book of this series, and somehow, this one topped it! It was exquisite to read, not a minute to stop and breathe. The action was brutal and enthralling from the start and I couldn't put it down. This world is truly full of secrets and magic that I never would have suspected and it was a pleasure to be surprised by just how deep everything goes. Robin was true to himself, strong and determined, and I loved his character growth in this one. The romance was...I can't say much, but it was an emotional roller-coaster to say the least. Ben messed with my feelings with the plot-twists and I was panting and gasping! The writing was addictive and pleasant to read, pulling us into the story easily. Beautiful descriptions of both sights and feelings had me hooked. The spice was on-point, as usual, and very exciting. I was scared and surprised and thrilled throughout the book, and the characters were very relatable and full of secrets and surprises. I am shook by all that has happened, I would never have seen it coming and I simply cannot wait to read the third book that I need ASAP!
I highly recommend if you like fantasy and spicy, gay romance!
"Why would I fear the dark when what is revealed in the light is far more frightening?"
TW: anxiety, assault, attempted murder, blood, bones, death, decapitation, demons, depression, emotional abuse, fire, gore, hostages, kidnapping, murder, physical abuse, PTSD, sexually explicit scenes, suicide, torture, violence, war