Cruel Fates Book 2: Once Written in Gilded Blood by KM Moronova

 

Cruel Fates Book 2

Love is the sharpest weapon of all….

Born with gilded blood, Alira is a demigod knight forged for war - her rare gift makes her both priceless and disposable in the eyes of the gods she serves. When centuries of bloodshed threaten to consume the world, she is sent into a political marriage with Kalel Lornhelm, the infamous Blood Knight and demon commander of Devicit.

Devicit is a kingdom of beauty and terror, hidden behind a shimmering magical veil. As Alira is drawn into demon life, mistrust slowly gives way to desire, and Alira learns that Kalel has been bound to her fate far longer than she ever knew.

But beneath the city’s splendour lies a devastating secret. As gods rise, war reignites, and the systems that shaped them both demand blood once more, Alira and Kalel must confront the cost of peace….

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

A great end to this duology! The end of the last book left us off with some major reveals. Kalel has many secrets and the day they are revealed is coming closer and closer. He knows he must tell Alira the truth before he loses her for good. But none are easy and none may end with forgiveness. The most pressing secret is the fact that her sacrifice was for nothing. A marriage between them should have ended the war. But neither kings want that to truly happen. And it is only a matter of time before Alira finds out. Alira knows Kalel is keeping secrets and with every little thing that happens, she knows she must find out the truth. Their love for one another is unexpected and wonderful and it is also the thing that will bring them the most pain. But if they want peace, sacrifices must be made. I really enjoyed the conclusion to this series! These two have been through so, so much. By others and by their own hands and they just deserved a happy ending after everything. But first they have to face one another and lay everything bare. Not easy. But by the end, they have more than earned their peace. You definitely don’t want to miss the conclusion of this story!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.