Awakening (book 1): Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 

Awakening Book 1

SHE LIVES BY HER INTUITION. HE FEEDS ON HER PLEASURE.

Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian―royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.

Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information.

When her intuition leads her to save a traveling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning―and promise. Today he’ll bring her joy. One day he'll be her doom.

When the Baron takes an interest in the traveling prince and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the prince’s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion, and with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe.

Calista must follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65214365-fall-of-ruin-and-wrath

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Jennifer L. Armentrout has done it again. She has given us another fantasy romance series to obsess about. I loved this story! And I seriously cannot wait for more. This is a whole new world to learn and love. And it’s only just the beginning. Calista (aka Lis) has a special talent. She has an intuition that keeps her on the right track, can read thoughts if she can focus on someone, and can even see the future with the right touch or question. It’s kept her as safe as possible in a world with powerful beings. She and her best friend are orphans and when they finally found a safe place in the home of a Baron, they do what they can to keep their place. Even if that means becoming a sort of spy or more at times for the Baron by using Lis’s gifts. And one day she finds herself following her gift right to a prince in the need of desperate help. A very powerful prince. And one she comes to realize she saw as a child and knew she would meet again. There is a lot going on in this world filled with powerful beings (who reminded me of Fae in a way) and rebellions. So much is happening in this story with the world building. You gotta be patient and put pieces together bit by bit. It was one thing I really loved and I cannot wait to see how it builds as we learn more and more. The characters were fantastic in this story as well. JLA always has some strong heroine and hero to lead the story and Lis and Thorn are exactly that. A compelling couple whose chemistry is off the charts. Get ready for a world of magic, fantasy, steamy romance, and so much more. Twists at every turn and a bit of a cliffhanger ending (as per usual) that will demand you wanting more. Can’t wait to see where Lis and Thorn take us next!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.