All's Fair in Love and Blood
Jennifer Peel
5.0
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash Book 2)
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
About this book
Poppy’s world has shattered. After discovering that everything she was taught as the Maiden was a carefully constructed lie, she finds herself held captive by the very man she once believed was her savior—and her enemy. Casteel Da’Neer, the seductive Prince of Atlantia, is a master of deception whose touch is as dangerous as his bite. Now, Poppy must navigate a landscape of shifting loyalties, unsure if the man who stole her freedom is a monster or the only ally she has left.
This gripping installment of the Blood and Ash series masterfully blends high-stakes urban fantasy with an intoxicating, slow-burn paranormal romance. As Poppy struggles to reclaim her identity, she is forced into an uneasy alliance with the Dark One to find her brother. The tension between them is palpable, fueled by sharp banter and a magnetic chemistry that makes every interaction feel like a volatile dance.
For fans of royalty tropes and complex, dark vampire lore, this story delivers a perfect storm of betrayal and desire. It is a reckless, addictive journey that challenges the boundaries of trust and destiny. If you are looking for a pulse-pounding read where the stakes are life and death, prepare to be completely consumed.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B08BZ61HDF
Reader Reviews
April 11, 2021
“Just so you know, I’d do it again - kill a thousand versions of Landell. And I wouldn’t lose a moment of sleep over it. But you never need to fear me. Never.” “I was changing, not just day by day, but hour by hour it seemed. And what had governed me before when I wore the veil, no longer ruled over me now.” A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire picks up right where From Blood and Ash ended. Poppy has found out that Hawke is actually Prince Casteel, the heir to throne of Atlantia, and she is surrounded...
September 24, 2020
Review taken from bookish blog Literary Weaponry “He was the first thing I’d ever truly chosen for myself.” ~SPOILERS~ My mouth is still agape after finishing this book. When I read From Blood and Ash back in April I was entranced by the story and fell in love with its characters, setting, and all of the fine little details that turn a collection of words on a page into a feast for the imagination. I thought that there was no way that A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire could exceed what I had found in...
October 14, 2020
Spoilery Review If I'm being honest with you guys, the first book wasn't amazing for me (or so I thought). Does it ever happen to you that you read a book and you don't think it's top tier for you, but then you read it again, or read the sequel and it's suddenly such a good book you can't put it down? Yeah. That's exactly what happened to me with these books. This book is one of the best I have read, not only this year, but ever. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire is full of adventure, friendship,...
February 18, 2026
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire deepens everything that made the first book compelling, especially the evolution of Poppy and Casteel’s relationship. Watching Poppy step out of the rigid confines of her life as the Maiden and finally come into her own is one of the most satisfying parts of the story. She’s not just finding her voice—she’s discovering that she may be far more Atlantian than anyone ever imagined, and that revelation adds a thrilling layer to every choice she makes. Her dynamic with...
September 2, 2025
It’s been so long since a fantasy has grabbed me and held on tight as much as this one. I INHALED this book. The last book I loved as much was ACOTAR, but the world in this is so different and yet, is so intricately drawn with characters that literally had me grinning as I read. The yearning and the chemistry between Hawke/Casteele and Poppy is top tier and the moments they share together are just as intimate as any spicy scene I’ve read but there’s still an element of mystery that allows me to...
