Fall Of Ruin And Wrath

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Book Synopsis

SHE LIVES BY HER INTUITION. HE FEEDS ON HER PLEASURE.

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.

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 traveling 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 traveling prince and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the prince’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.

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I hate to say this, but this book reminds me of the Blood and Ash Books which I am hoping I am wrong about. Mostly because we have another prince that falls in love with a courtesan another forbidden love. But that aside I am looking forward to reading this book and hoping that we actually have a completely different story.

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That being said just from reading the synopsis it sounds like Calista might be a strong empath. Empaths usually have very good intuition because they are often misunderstood and often called witches even though in most cases that isn’t so. The fact that she has to hide from others also confirms for me that she had more abilities than just good intuition. I do hope we have a lot of action in this book, because I love my action books. But we’ll see what this book holds for us.

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Book Review

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Dee Szuba

Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Is a gripping tale filled with intricately detailed descriptions that vividly bring the world and characters to life. The author's ability to paint such a rich and immersive setting truly captivates the reader's attention from the very beginning. However, the book does stumble a bit in its opening as it jumps abruptly from the past to the present without clear transition, which can be confusing and disrupt the flow of the narrative. I found myself having to re-read the beginning multiple times to fully grasp the timeline and events unfolding. Despite this initial bump, the book picks up quickly and plunges the reader into a thrilling and engaging story.

I find the main heroine, Calista, to be quite frustrating as her constant reliance on following her instincts becomes a source of annoyance for me. She claims to trust her intuition for nearly everything, yet when it comes to the enigmatic hero Prince, she seems to be incredibly blind to the allure that draws her towards him. It's baffling to watch her ignore her own instincts in this one crucial aspect, leading to moments of exasperation as she fails to see what is glaringly obvious to those around her. Despite her flaws, her stubbornness and lack of insight do add a layer of complexity to her character, making her journey all the more intriguing to follow.

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Book Spoilers

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While the book may seem unencumbered by densely packed themes or convoluted narratives requiring vigilant attention, potential readers should be advised of explicit content that permeates its pages. Notably, the book contains sexual scenes depicted with a level of explicitness that undoubtedly renders them unsuitable for a younger audience. Additionally, the narrative does not hold back in its use of adult language, which may be deemed inappropriate for children, and it navigates through instances of physical abuse, adding another layer of content that necessitates cautious consideration. Please be aware the sexual scenes in this book are very explicit and, alongside the adult language and depiction of physical abuse, may not be appropriate for children, underscoring the importance of discretion before engaging with its content.