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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout
5.0
This review of A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout may contain spoilers.
Even with all the ups and downs of 2024, I found a perfect way to close out the year. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire was the final book in my 2024 Reading Challenge, and ending with a five-star read made it feel like I was finishing the year on a high note.
Rereading this book for the fourth time never gets old. Each time, it’s just as amazing, and honestly, it’s still so much better than From Blood and Ash.
Slow Start but Better World-Building
I absolutely love long books—the longer, the better! This second one started a bit slow, just like the first, but once the pace picked up, I was completely hooked. Hang in there because the plot twists are definitely worth the wait.
What I really enjoyed about this book is the expanded world-building. We learned more about the vamprys and the wolven and delved into the history of the Atlantians, their heritage, and their fascinating customs and beliefs. We even got a glimpse into the mysteries of the gods.
The characters are fantastic! Poppy is an incredible, feisty, and kick-ass heroine. Cas is Cas. Kieran is the best secondary character ever. I adore his friendship with Cas and his interactions with Poppy. And Vonetta as Poppy’s friend? I love it for Poppy.
The Angst-Filled Romance
I love the angst and tension between Poppy and Cas. Thankfully, it’s not the annoying kind of push and pull, and I don’t think it dragged on too long. I also love their banter, Cas’s cheeky behavior, and their “let’s pretend” game above all else.
What truly makes Poppy and Cas one of my favorite book couples ever is how completely they accept each other, flaws and all. At its core, their romance is both sweet and intense.
Cliffhanger Ending
Now let’s talk about that cliffhanger ending. I can’t stress enough how much I love it when the female lead turns out to be even more powerful than I initially thought. The male lead shouldn’t be a pushover either, but I absolutely love me some strong, independent woman vibes. That revelation at the end had me so excited for the next book, even if it’s not my first time reading it.
Overall, while we learned some key information, it feels like not much actually happened in this sequel. However, that ending sets up an intriguing direction for the next installment of the series.
CHECK OUT MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER SUMMARY: https://theproficientreviewer.com/a-kingdom-of-flesh-and-fire-review-summary.
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Reread on April 12, 2021: Loved this more the second time around!
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I can't wait for April 2021!
Even with all the ups and downs of 2024, I found a perfect way to close out the year. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire was the final book in my 2024 Reading Challenge, and ending with a five-star read made it feel like I was finishing the year on a high note.
Rereading this book for the fourth time never gets old. Each time, it’s just as amazing, and honestly, it’s still so much better than From Blood and Ash.
Slow Start but Better World-Building
I absolutely love long books—the longer, the better! This second one started a bit slow, just like the first, but once the pace picked up, I was completely hooked. Hang in there because the plot twists are definitely worth the wait.
What I really enjoyed about this book is the expanded world-building. We learned more about the vamprys and the wolven and delved into the history of the Atlantians, their heritage, and their fascinating customs and beliefs. We even got a glimpse into the mysteries of the gods.
The characters are fantastic! Poppy is an incredible, feisty, and kick-ass heroine. Cas is Cas. Kieran is the best secondary character ever. I adore his friendship with Cas and his interactions with Poppy. And Vonetta as Poppy’s friend? I love it for Poppy.
The Angst-Filled Romance
I love the angst and tension between Poppy and Cas. Thankfully, it’s not the annoying kind of push and pull, and I don’t think it dragged on too long. I also love their banter, Cas’s cheeky behavior, and their “let’s pretend” game above all else.
What truly makes Poppy and Cas one of my favorite book couples ever is how completely they accept each other, flaws and all. At its core, their romance is both sweet and intense.
Cliffhanger Ending
Now let’s talk about that cliffhanger ending. I can’t stress enough how much I love it when the female lead turns out to be even more powerful than I initially thought. The male lead shouldn’t be a pushover either, but I absolutely love me some strong, independent woman vibes. That revelation at the end had me so excited for the next book, even if it’s not my first time reading it.
Overall, while we learned some key information, it feels like not much actually happened in this sequel. However, that ending sets up an intriguing direction for the next installment of the series.
CHECK OUT MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER SUMMARY: https://theproficientreviewer.com/a-kingdom-of-flesh-and-fire-review-summary.
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Reread on April 12, 2021: Loved this more the second time around!
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I can't wait for April 2021!