Book Review : King of Flames by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

Publication Day: 26th August 2024
Published by: Second Sky

Bound to a dark king…

Everyone in the world of Under has magic. Everyone belongs to one of the six ruling houses.

Everyone except me.

When all of Under gathers for the ancient Ceremony of the Fall and my weakness is revealed, hungry eyes turn my way. For some I’m unique, a mystery to be solved. For others I’m prey.

From now on, every day will be a fight to survive.

Most dangerous of all, I’ve drawn the attention of Aon, the mysterious king who rules the House of Shadows. Dark and seductive, he appears in my dreams, igniting a desire I can’t control.

They say Aon is a monster, a killer, and worse… So why do I find myself drawn to him? His face is hidden behind a mask, but his voice and his touch enchant me.

When the magic of Under begins to change, the six houses are thrown into a struggle for power and I begin a deadly game of cat and mouse with Aon’s rivals. Because if they discover our bond, they will stop at nothing to destroy me.

MY REVIEW

What an intriguing start to a new series by this awesome author. There is not as much spice in this book, but it is building you can tell. This was world-building and piqued our interest. Lydia our MC, what is so special about her that the Ancients have marked her differently…..a way which is going to cause her death if Edu has anything to do with it.

I loved the Under and how this world links together. How they have a small window of opportunity to enter Earth and then the hunt begins. It was fascinating with the one king at a time, and yet Aon is linked but how when he should be in a slumber.

What the hell has happened to Nick? I need to know. And Evie, is she ok? I was hooked on every one. Maverick is a character I want to know more about, he’s mysterious along with the priest. I hope there is more from them. I need to read the next book. So much feels like it is in the balance!

Edu, the gentle mute giant and Aon the absolute psychopath. Both have got me wanting to know more, both have their quirks and if I was Lydia I wouldn’t have an idea who I would want to be with. Eek.

As I said this was about the world building and it is fascinating. I would love to know what people on Earth think about people disappearing. Or if they even notice. Who are the Ancients? How does it all fit in!!! I can’t wait to find out that is for sure. Kathryn writes about the most magical and rich worlds. They are vivid, they are bleak, they are dark but always a light within the story. Lydia is the light. Her spirit and her fight propels her, keeps her alive and I wonder what makes her special.

I need the next book.

Until the next time xxx

Thank you so much for Noelle @ Second Sky Books for the tour invite, and for a copy of the book in return for my honest and unbiased review.

About Kathryn Ann Kingsley

As an USA Today Bestselling Author and award-winning designer, Kat has always been a storyteller. She delights in spinning stories of the sweetest nightmares to delight her readers with her unique twist of fantasy, horror, and romance. With ten years in script-writing for performances on both the stage and for tourism, she has always been writing in one form or another.

Also on her list of skills are artistic direction, scenic painting and props, special effects, and electronics. A graduate of Boston University with a BFA in Theatre Design, she has a passion for unique, creative, and unconventional experiences. In her spare time, she builds animatronics and takes trapeze classes.