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Their relationship also deepens as the two become both physically and emotionally closer.

Their trademark banter, as well as palpable sexual tension, continue in this book. As her power evolves, she also becomes even more of an imposing, not-to-be-toyed-with heroine. Not only does she discover who she is beyond the Maiden, but she begins to chart her own future and stand up for herself. Poppy, the series’ protagonist, truly comes into her own over the course of this book. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire is every bit as entertaining as its predecessor, From Blood and Ash. TLDR: A badass female protagonist and a swoon-worthy romance set against the backdrop of a mythical world – what’s not to love?Īrmentrout has done it again. In spite of his betrayal, she still finds herself drawn to him, but can she forgive him for what he has done? And are her feelings even reciprocated? As if that were not enough, Poppy must also sort through her feelings for Casteel. Some, including the king, still want to use her to send a message to the Ascended. Plus, she is not too keen to return to the Ascended, who seek to use her, or rather her half-Atlantian blood, for their future Ascensions.Īs Poppy travels to Atlantia with Casteel, her ability to sense others’ emotions begins to grow in unexpected ways, and try as she might to use her new powers for good, the Atlantians remain wary of her. After all of his deceit, she does not trust him, but she knows that she is more likely to find her brother, Ian, with his help. After learning that everything she has ever known about her land and its people is a lie, Poppy decides to form an alliance with the man who she thought was Hawke Flynn but is actually Casteel Da’Neer, the Dark One and Prince of Atlantia.