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    King of Battle and Blood
    King of Battle and Blood
    King of Battle and Blood
    Audiobook12 hoursAdrian X Isolde

    King of Battle and Blood

    Written by Scarlett St. Clair

    Narrated by Curt Bonnem and Lilly Drake

    4/5

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    • Betrayal

    • Vampires

    • Loyalty

    • Revenge

    • Fear

    • Forbidden Love

    • Enemies to Lovers

    • Vampire Romance

    • Love Triangle

    • Strong Female Protagonist

    • Power Couple

    • Royal Politics

    • Secret Identity

    • Star-Crossed Lovers

    • Prophecy

    • Love

    • Magic

    • Family

    • Power

    • Power Dynamics

    About this audiobook

    From fan-favorite Scarlett St. Clair, the bestselling author of the Hades & Persephone series, comes a new fantasy filled with danger, darkness, and insatiable romance.



    Their union is his revenge.



    Isolde de Lara considers her wedding day to be her death day. To end a years-long war, she is to marry vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, and kill him.



    But her assassination attempt is thwarted, and Adrian threatens that if Isolde tries to kill him again, he will raise her as the undead. Faced with the possibility of becoming the thing she hates most, Isolde seeks other ways to defy him and survive the brutal vampire court.



    Except it isn't the court she fears most—it's Adrian. Despite their undeniable chemistry, she wonders why the king—fierce, savage, merciless—chose her as consort.



    The answer will shatter her world.



    Contains mature themes.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateApr 19, 2022
    ISBN9781666119947
    King of Battle and Blood
    Author

    Scarlett St. Clair

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and the author of the Hades X Persephone Saga, the Adrian X Isolde series, fairy tale retellings, and When Stars Come Out. She has a master’s degree in library science and information studies and a bachelor’s in English writing. She is obsessed with Greek mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife. For information on books, tour dates, and content, please visit scarlettstclair.com.

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    Reviews for King of Battle and Blood

    4/5

    462 ratings21 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a mixed bag. Some enjoy the strong heroine, twists, and spice in the story, while others find it cliche and lacking in certain areas. The main character's internal struggle is drawn out for too long, and the ending feels rushed. The writing style is a point of contention, with some finding it enjoyable and others criticizing it. Despite its flaws, many readers are addicted to the book and eagerly anticipate the next installment. Overall, it is a fast-paced and steamy adult fantasy with captivating characters and moments of charm.

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    • 4/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      Great story, but it's not so great narration. Hopefully it gets better.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      If you liked the Hades and Persephone books you'll like this one too.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      Great start to series
      (? Not sure if it’s series or a trilogy).
      I haven’t indulged in a lot of vampire fantasy books although I’m a huge fan of vampire tv series and fantasy books as a whole.
      I was captivated from the beginning and I loved the air of mystery surrounding Adrian and Isolde. A fast paced and steamy adult fantasy with action and drama. of drama. Isolde is a strong female protagonist and Adrian is all kinds of fierce and hot- he’s protective and commanding but has deep respect for Isolde.
      These two were made for each other in every way- so many beautiful quotes I need to look up when I get a physical copy.
      I’m looking forward to the next book.
      The female narrator is brilliant- I think it will take some time to get used the male narrator.


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      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      I really liked it. It reminded me of a book called Love In the time of Dragons because of the reincarnation theme. I couldn't stop listening. Finished in less than 2 days. My only criticism are the use of some modern words i what I assume was meant to be like a historical setting

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Jul 13, 2024

      Well written, and the plot twist at the end was an amazing gem!!
    • 5/5

      Jan 29, 2024

      Scarlet does it again ! I really enjoyed this book so much. I love the world she builds, and it just has all my favorite things. There’s just enough spice without losing the plot. And I especially loved at the end. How we got Adrian‘s point of view. Fingers crossed for a book. I really enjoyed that even with the Persephone’s and Hades story ♥️
    • 4/5

      Oct 11, 2023

      Slow start a bit discombobulated but came through in the end, on to the second!
    • 4/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      Ot was a great story, strong heroine, afew twists. Overall a great listen
    • 3/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      Honestly it was fun, not the type of story you can immerse yourself in it, but it has enough charm. I found a lot of it funny, not that it was intentional, but still counts for me.
    • 5/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      My only regret is not devouring this book sooner! I loved everything about this book and I can't wait to read the bext!
    • 3/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      The internal struggle for the main character lasted way too long. So much more of the story could have been written and been better for it. This story had so much potential but missed the mark.
    • 3/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      The writing is very tell not show and I find it quite hard to listen to, also the main character is kinda a try hard so I won’t be finishing it
    • 3/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      It sounds awesome - a vampire lord and a strong female lead. However, I would have to admit that this plot is now a bit cliche. I still enjoyed it but I'm looking for something that would set it apart from the others with the same premise. I will still read the next book, hoping that it will get better.
    • 1/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      I needed to get out of a reading slump so this helped however, it was not the best writing and the smut was splattered everywhere for what felt like the sake of smut. I would have loved to learn more about the world, the vampire capabilities over alot of the smut. Also, Isolde was an naive annoying FMC. She was immature, unreasonable, stubborn and in major ways, an idiot. It was so frustrating reading this book.
    • 4/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      This book had me addicted right up until the last chapter. Then it went to garbage. I felt like this book had an excellent pace up until the end when the author rushed everything and left the ending just hanging. Lilly Drake is an excellent narrator though!
    • 4/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      I really enjoyed this book and the spice took me by surprise but it wasn't overpowering. Definitely worth the read.
    • 4/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      i love this author she knows just the right amount of spice and world building!
    • 5/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      My first audiobook I actually completed. Holy shit, a serious recommendation for anyone who loves a spit fire female lead and a nurturing yet take no bullshit lover.
    • 5/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      Steamy and magical! Loved the story even though it was slightly predictable. I'm looking forward to the next one!
    • 2/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      A book spending hours telling the tale of an ignorant self important woman full of blind hatred who constantly chooses to ignore the evidence of truth right in front of her face continually searching for reasons to reinforce her ignorant prejudice.

      A book that shamefully reflects so many people today.
    • 2/5

      Oct 4, 2023

      The main character was so stupid. All of these weird things are happening to her and she’s just like “huh, not gonna worry about that, just gonna go hate f*ck my husband. She suffered from the “she’s a warrior until she it’s not convenient to the plot.”

      1 person found this helpful