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 travelling 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 prince, and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the latter’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.I’ll admit I didn’t go into this with high hopes, but still. I actually did enjoy the first two books of the Blood and Ash series until it was obviously turned into an outrageously stupid cash grab (among many other various faults that could no longer be ignored). I don’t even have the energy to go into the specifics of this book, because that would involve going through the book again, and good lord, I have already punished myself enough. You know, they’re not all that bad,” Naomi said after a moment. “The Hyhborn, I mean. I’ve known of a few lords and ladies who have stepped in and aided those in need, and those in Primvera are kind and even caring. I think more are like that than not.” Thorne , our MMC , is still a mystery to me , he looks a lot like all JLA’s MMC (mysterious, powerful , who likes violent and temperamental FMC..) I liked him but didn’t read about him enough to get to know him .. Looking up from the chamomile I’d been grinding into a powder for Baron Huntington’s teas, I saw Naomi standing in the doorway of my chamber. The brunette was already dressed for the evening; the gossamer of her gown would’ve been completely transparent if not for the fabric’s strategically placed panels in a deep shade of cerulean.

My chest squeezed as my gaze returned to the bowl in my lap and the yellowish-brown powder within. This was what I’d dreaded. And Thorne? Oh my baby Thorne. Oof…that man. I don’t how she does it, but JLA always makes me love every single MMC that she writes. This man embodies the “Who did this to you?” mentality when it comes to Calista. It’s that way from the very first time that they meet, and I am so here for it! You can just feel how these two characters are drawn to each other from the start and you can’t help but root for them, especially after some revelations are made. 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.Many little things about her annoyed me, but one of them was that she would put up fights sometimes for seemingly no reason besides being difficult. She accepts the fact that Claude often uses her as a means to get information, and sends her to other aristos as a “courtesan” even if that’s not her real purpose, yet she is super insulted when Thorne asks Claude to “lend her to him” for the duration of his stay, because he didn’t ask her directly, and she had no say in Claude’s answer... But how is that any different than all the times Claude sent her to glean information while pretending to be a courtesan? Not unless you have been moonlighting as a physician or midwife,” she replied dryly. “I … I want to know what the future holds for her.” 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.

it’s spicier than her previous books , however, if you read smut like I do , you won’t be scandalized, yes there are a few steamy scenes , but the scenes, even if detailed and described, aren’t scorching, it’s sexy and well written, but my kindle didn’t melt .. I liked it anyway. It also took me a bit to grasp Celista's character but not to an extent that bothered me or anything. Just took me some time to figure her out. 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. This was probably JLA's most sexiest book to date (compared to the other series I've read) and it was so well done. Trust me, if you're looking for a fantasy with minimal romance or smut, you won't enjoy it much. On the other hand, if you want a sensual fantasy which is easy to read, this is it.

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Cas and Niktos had a son, but he is horny and feeds on desire. Said horniness will avoid the necessity of creating a personality for Thorne, maybe on the second book. He senses (and sees) the FMC being abused, but he is very hungry, so he let's everything happen, and patiently waits for his turn. I plan on reading her storm and fury trilogy after I complete one of the series that been in my tbr 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 . I … I wanted to talk to you about my sister,” she began—tentatively, and Naomi was never tentative in anything she did. There were few who were as brave and bold as her. “Laurelin has been unwell.”