ARC review
Title: A Curse of Flame and Ash
Author: Kaitlyn L. Hill
This is the first book I have read by this author and although I found the writing style hard to get into at first the story was intriguing and that kept me going.
I was a little uncomfortable with the incest plot (*spoiler* everything is not as it first seems), so I’d definitely recommend reading the trigger warnings before diving in.
I was not sure if I was going to Elowyn’s character but I enjoyed her development over the course of the book and I simply love Aramis.
I will definitely be reading book 2 once it is released.This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review5 s Bee Snyder58

I received this book as an ARC and I have to say I loved it.. the beginning threw me off a little and it took a few short reading sessions before it full gripped me. I was intrigued but the uncle thing really threw me off. I don’t to include spoilers so all I’ll say is that once the journey began I was here for it and that ending!!!! When is the next book being released?!? 4 s Dustie Launius2

I received a digital ARC of this book. Even with that being sad this was a really good book. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5stars is the random jumps in the book. The going from present day and time to memory or dream with no indication a page break or anything. Maybe that’s a me problem but overall it was a really good book and cannot wait to see what happens next after that ending!This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review4 s R1vana441 8

"You are powerful. Brilliant. I trust you with every fibre of my life.

Tropes?
-enemies to lovers
-fae x human
-age gap: f21 m 530
-forced betrothal/marriage of convenience
-soulmates/mates

3.75??

I walked from one unwanted marriage proposal directly into another.

This tale is about a princess named Elowyn. She is the eldest of three girls and an outcast due to her dark temperament and its unknown element. One day, with the help of her two trusted friends, she
attempted to flee. Far away from her abusive uncle and her parents' wrath and imprisonment. Her escape did not succeed because the new High king of Fae found her and brought her back to her parents. For a reason...
How will she find that freedom? Through an arranged marriage with the King himself, Aramis.
She eventually finds freedom in an unexpected place. This marriage will now solidifies the agreement between mortals and Fae.
The beginning of this story was heavy. It is preferred to look up at the triggers beforehand.
Wyn's traumatic abuse in her household and from a very young age was hard to read: abuse from both of her parents and her grooming step uncle wasn't something I was ready to read. I did not enjoy that at all. I mean who would? At this point, I really really need a revenge from her. After what she has been through.

Aramis' first impression wasn't impressive, at first. Because this story is written in Wyn's pov. But as they get to his home, we see their flaws, vulnerability and dependency from one another. Wyn's is really confused. Who does she trust? Can she even trust anybody?
"Are you different? From how they all described you?"
"No. Don't make that mistake, Princess.
I'm exactly the monster they claim."

I also the indept of rollercoaster ride of flawed characters trying to get past their tragedy. I their character development. The chemistry between Elowyn and Aramis was slow because one of them was skeptical of the other.

He belonged to me and I belonged to him. W were entwined and harmonious with each other. Fated.

They started a bond through a mutual motivation: for recovering the lost book. A needed it for more power, and E needed it in order to save her most trusted friend.

This story is not about love. It is also about politic conflict.

And that cliffhanger?!?!

*Release date: January 16, 2024*

And thank you to the author and bookfunnel for this ARC!

TW/CW: sexual content; violence; injury details; blood; sexual assault; rape; incest; adult/minor relationship; grooming; misogyny; drug use; suicide attempts/thoughts; child abuse; confinement; domestic abuse; Stockholm syndrome.adult age-gap arc ...more2 s Emily213 3

"A Curse Of Flame and Ash: A Realm Of Chaos: Book 1," by Kaitlyn L. Hill.
@kaitlyn.l.hill

Thank you so much for this ARC opportunity. his was such a fantastic read! I've got a thunderstorm happening where I am right now and with the ambience of the playlist this was a perfect way to spend the day reading! I couldn't resist as it drew me just Acotar if I do say, better??? The chaos was just the beginning and I loved the aesthetics, plot, characters and how you brought faeries to life. The action and magic was enthralling and you wrote a badass FMC. I'm torn between love triangles since they can be over done but I'm intrigued to find out more and I really hope the next too are darker! The pace of this book was so enjoyable I am rating it a ????.2 s Jada3

Omg! That’s all I can say well and maybe a few swear words because aside from that I am speechless. I am absolutely in love with this book. I mean I went from never wanting the story to end and trying to drag out reading it as much as possible just so I could stay in their world forever to bingeing as much of the book as possible because I just had to know what happened next. I mean just trying to figure out who to trust, had had me unable to put the book down me as I was second guessing everyone and everything trying to piece it all together. Plus that ending?!? I need the second book as soon as possible! 2 s Sadie Hardy1 review1 follower

A fantastically well written first novel with flawed characters that I am so excited to read more about in the next books! A great addition to the dark fantasy romance genre 2 s Sammeh5

Been in a reading slump and this book definitely got me out of it. I really enjoyed the characters in this book. Especially Elowyn. :)2 s Lizette Beltran4 1 follower

ARC Reader: There were good parts throughout but lots of cutting off scenes and then jumping to others, which was hard to follow! I would start getting into it and then it’d move on to the next thing. Also, I wish more background was provided for characters so I could build a connection with them. Overall, it was an easy read and I will be reading the next book to hopefully get more answers on what’s happening!!2 s Bethany Dezarn29 9

Ohhhh I just loved this so much!! This is a dark fantasy romance, and I can't believe this is a debut novel! I'm in love with the FMC, and I need more now!! She is a total bad ass and I'm here for it!

The only reason I'm giving it four and a half stars is because the beginning didn't have much world building and was a little slow, but after that, it was so good! The character development of the FMC and the MMC is amazing. Their relationship and how they both made each other better is what left me intrigued. The magic in this book was on point and kept me so entertained. I couldn't put this book down. I was dying to know what happened and how it ended, but what a cliffhanger! I need to know what happens next!!2 s Meghann Shannon25

You want romance? ??
You want action? ??
You want spice? ??
You want a bad guy to use as kindling for a bonfire to dance around and roast s’mores over? ????

Kaitlyn’s has written an engaging story that is perfect for scratching that dark romance itch. It has great world building and characters you will both love and hate.

Elowyn’s character is perfectly flawed and her journey is fascinating. Girl needs a break!

Aramis is a walking red flag and I’m kind of into it
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