♡ Thank you for the free book, Red Tower Books | Entangled Publishing and author Rachel Howzell Hall.
Synopsis
Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help.
Too bad he’s as skilled at annoying her as he is at fighting.
As she searches for answers, Kai only finds more questions, especially regarding the blacksmith who can ignite her body like a flame, then douse it with ice in the next breath.
And no one is what—or who—they appear to be in the kingdom of Vinevridth, including the man whose secrets might be as deadly as the land itself.
Thoughts
This story hit the ground running! First and foremost, I love Kai. She is such a strong and witty FMC. I was on the edge of my seat as she slowly uncovered her identity. And then there is Jadon, with whom Kai shares a fitting slow-burn love affair. Their chemistry is hot, albeit guarded much of the time. This book contains battles, laughs, heart pounding thrills, interesting side characters, found family, and even some poetry. My only complaint is that the pacing left what felt like a big, rushed cliffhanger at the end, so my head was left spinning. I suppose this could be a standalone book, but I do hope there is more to this story. I would definitely read it!
Did I pre-order a special edition copy of this book? I sure did, and I look forward to receiving it soon since it was just released this week.
Question
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