All's Fair in Love and Blood
Jennifer Peel
5.0
Rafael
by Laurell K. Hamilton
About this book
The king of the wererats faces his most brutal challenge yet, and the stakes for his survival have never been higher. Rafael finds his throne under siege by a younger, ruthless challenger who hides dark, apocalyptic secrets. To survive, the rat king must journey into the primal, magical heart of his people to reclaim a lost ferocity. Standing beside him is the indomitable Anita Blake, whose presence is both his greatest strength and his most contentious political liability.
As a powerhouse entry in the long-running Anita Blake series, this installment leans heavily into the high-octane paranormal romance that fans crave. The narrative expertly weaves the tension of enemies-to-lovers dynamics with the visceral, gritty world-building of a society on the brink of civil war. While the political factions within the wererat community fear Anita’s ties to the vampire courts, their inevitable collision courses promise a shift in the supernatural hierarchy that will leave readers breathless.
Whether you are a longtime devotee of the series or a newcomer looking for a dark, supernatural thrill, this story delivers the complex power struggles and intense chemistry that define the genre. Prepare for a fast-paced, addictive journey where loyalty is tested and the cost of power is paid in blood.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B08J9LZFTX
Reader Reviews
February 11, 2021
Very much recommended Series. Start with the first and read them in order. Anita grows in each chapter. Each story a twist and a surprising romance. Explore her growing power, romance and her struggle to make sense of the inner conflicts that loving more than one person can bring. I'm not sure I could believe there is a person such as Anita in our real world. I like to believe I could be like her if it was possible. A little hero worship maybe. A tad jealousy at having even just one of her men...
April 7, 2021
I love anything and everything Anita Blake, but the cost of this book meant it should have taken me more than a few hours to read it. I expected it to be short, when I read the title, before I saw the price, because the other books like.this, Jason, Micah, etc, were quick reads too. I swear they were cheaper though, more like £4.99. There was so much more that could have gone into the book, more on the rodere and how it worked. More on Rafael's world. I do have to say, with this one and the...
August 23, 2021
If you are following my reviews then you know I have been in a love-meh relationship with Laurell K. Hamilton. This book was not as long or interesting as its predecessor. She did have a love scene with only one male instead of the usual polyamorous scenes; tame by comparison. If this is a case of pendulum writing, then Laurell's books are coming back to center. While this book was satisfactory, it seemed to end abruptly. I also didn't feel the connection between her and Rafael as with many of...
February 26, 2021
It was good (they always are) but even though it was a full book I feel like not as much happened when comparing it to some of the first books in the series. Although there was still way too much casual, meaningless and completely unnecessary conversation for probably at least 10% of the book that didn't have any actual bearing on the story whatsoever and could have been edited out without detracting from the story or the plot in any way. Thankfully though she does appear to be willing to...
December 18, 2025
Laurell K Hamilton never fails with her books and keeps me coming back for more. This would be absolutely amazing as a series like True Blood. )
