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Fall of Ruin and Wrath

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'Fall of Ruin and Wrath' by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a romantic fantasy novel that follows the story of Calista Lis, a strong and flawed female main character with special abilities. The plot delves into mystical powers, mysterious beings, monsters, politics, survival, friendship, and betrayal within a captivating world. The narrative style is described as first-person past tense, offering a single point of view that keeps readers engaged and connected to the character's world.

Characters:

Characters are multifaceted and relatable, with the protagonist displaying depth through her personal journey while engaging in complex relationships.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is fluid and engaging, characterized by organic storytelling that balances description with character development.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot combines elements of survival, romance, and fantasy, beginning with a gripping flashback and evolving through a series of impactful events driven by character actions.

Setting:

The setting is richly imagined, with effective world-building that gradually reveals layers of complexity and history.

Pacing:

The pacing effectively balances world-building with plot development, creating a satisfying overall flow.

Notes:

The book is a standalone first in a new fantasy series by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
It blends elements of romance, fantasy, and world-building.
The main character, Calista, is 22 years old and has special abilities.
Calista's character is notably flawed, exploring themes of selfishness and growth.
The story starts with a flashback to an orphanage, setting up a mysterious backstory.
Readers noted the similarities in vibe to other popular authors like Melissa K Roehrich and Raven Kennedy.
The romance in the story is described as slow burn and enemies to lovers.
World-building is gradual, avoiding overwhelming info dumps.
There are significant twists that surprise long-time fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout.
The writing style is praised for its natural flow, avoiding overly descriptive passages.
The ending features a mild cliffhanger, leaving readers eager for more.
The book includes elements of suspense, betrayal, and political intrigue.
Characters display strong connections, particularly the protective nature of the male lead, Thorne.
The prose captures tension and angst, engaging readers throughout the story.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for the book include violence, gore, descriptive sexuality, coarse language, drug use, and alcohol references.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance present in the story, characterized by a slow burn and complex interactions between the characters.

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A New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Publisher's Weekly Bestseller!

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

From Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, comes the beginning of a searing fantasy romance series for adults, Fall of Ruin and Wrath.

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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 choose: follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.

Breathtaking suspense and scorching romance meet in this immersive new fantasy from a mega-bestselling force, Jennifer L. Armentrout.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Ratings (27)

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3 comment(s)

Did Not Like
4 months

Do you like your porn with some trippy ass plot? This is the book for you. I added a star because the plot really was trippy.

 
Liked It
4 months

This book is essentially exactly what I thought it would be. If you like JLA’s general formula, then you’ll probably like this. I liked the dialogue between the characters and the pacing was good, but her world building confuses me sometimes. I’m assuming some of that will be explained in the next book.

 
Loved It
6 months

⭐⭐⭐⭐

 
 
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