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King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair

50 reviews

avybear_16's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Was absolutely crazy for the book until the
Reincarnation,
plot twist

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julienicole1106's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5


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stephwatsford's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I’m not sure how to feel about this book. I ate it up in a few days which is huge because I’ve been in a slump lately, and I enjoyed my time reading it. There was a healthy amount of spice, but any more in a 400 page book would have been way too much for me. 
There were parts of this hook I found exiting and the overall concept was mostly interesting and relatively unique.
My biggest problems with this book however was how predictable it was and how how confusing it was. I found myself guessing the plot twists very early on. There were parts that were so confusing to me as well. Adrian’s powers were never really explained and I still don’t understand what he can do. I understand they mentioned that they don’t know why he has the power to heal but they never explained how his mind reading worked so we have no idea what he knows. I also found that while we do get some insight into his background and why he does what he does, I still feel like I don’t know him. I feel more connected to Ana who had half as much airtime than I do Adrian which is a serious problem for me. I was also confused at the end
because it really made it seem like Isolde had killed Ravena when she stabbed her through the mirror but then on the second last page they mentioned that she was still a problem.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and will happily read the sequel, however I’m a little annoyed that I have to read the sequel just to stop feeling confused.

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eh1736's review against another edition

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funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5


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havennnofjoyy's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

this is a good book if you like excessive vampire smut. if not, dont read this.

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bakunzi1990's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I have no idea why I kept putting this book off. It's definitely the best book of the year so far. I wish I had read it years ago. It is very much like the shadows between us except a lot spicier. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

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bookishbabbles's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Isolde de Lara's world is ravaged by vampires. When the vampire king, Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, asks for her hand in marriage, her father immediately rejects it. However, Isolde knows this is the best decision for her people. As she travels to the vampire's kingdom, she finds herself strangely drawn to him. 

I absolutely LOVED this book. Enemies to lovers perfection. I love the fact that Isolde is not afraid to stand up for herself, shes such a badass. 

I must admit, the writing isn't the best,  but goddam is it fun. I was able to lose myself in this story and read it in one sitting. Also, Adrian is so hot!!! Hes the -hurt her and ill kill you- type of guy. 
I also really enjoyed the side character and their relationships, so cute.
So sexy and fun!

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mya_williams's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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lacyparrish's review against another edition

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4.5

 Vampires, court intrigue and witches who may or may not be on the side of good. This is a solid romance with fantasy elements with enough worldbuilding to work. Since I enjoyed it so much, I have a sinking feeling that no one else in my local Indie’s bookclub will have enjoyed it. I popped right out to purchase the sequel and am in the middle of it now. 

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jesshart8's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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