It is 1:15 am and I just finished this book…do I have to be up in a few hours for work? Why yes I do…do I regret it? NOPE!!!

I was lucky enough to receive an arc for this book from Scarlett and I could literally cry about being apart of her street team!

Ok about the book…no spoilers don’t worry.

Isolde is a QUEEN in every sense of the word. Like THAT is a woman! I’m completely obsessed with her take no shit attitude and yet she was also so sweet and caring.

Adrian is 🥺🥵 like I just don’t know how else to describe him other than those emojis. He was soo freaking sweet, such a badass, and he gave off serious “touch her and die vibes”. But also that “if I don’t kill you she probably will” vibes lol

The world building is utterly fantastic. It was so well done but it wasn’t overwhelming world building. Like I knew what was going on and wasn’t having to go back and reread to figure out what was happening.

Read this book, Scarlett does it again and just straight dropped a 5 star fantasy romance in my lap like it wasn’t a big deal. I can’t wait to hold this book and ohh and ahh over it! Go preorder it!!!

Strong, Compelling characters. Great chemistry. Super spicy. Enemies to lovers. Fated mates. Reincarnation. Full review is available on Goodreads.

I got this book and read it one sitting. I literally couldn’t put it down. Love love love - this is officially my favourite book of Scarlett St Clair. I had high expectations from the teasers and everything else but this far exceeded anything I imagined.

Adrian’s court is as vicious and ruthless as you’d think a vampire court would be but they didn’t counter for Isolde. It would be cliched to say she’s a badass but she is bold and outspoken and determined and just all round amazing. She’s also so relatable in how she runs from her feelings, and picks fights to stop from falling in love with Adrian (who is so freaking patient). I mean I love a good enemies to lovers trope but this takes the cake - Isolde is determined to hate Adrian and feels guilty for not killing him as she feels she’s letting her people down. Adrian for all his ruthlessness with everyone else (he takes intolerance to the extreme) is just a soft teddy bear when it comes to Isolde in giving her anything she wants, and keeping her safe,

There are soo many other aspects to this book that I can’t mention for spoilers but I loved the story line, I loved the characters and how diverse they were, the world building is very impressive - I can totally imagine what’s Revekka looks like and living in the Red Palace, and the sex scenes ... (chef’s kiss) lol very spicy! Vampire lore is always fascinating in that it can be interpreted in many different ways. The origins of the vampires and how Adrian came to be is a very interesting plot point that you discover as you read the book. The real history of Cordova and the various elements of Vampire life is something I expect to unfold further in subsequent books. This book doesn’t end in a cliffhanger, which is great as I’m not sure my heart could take it. However, I am totally looking forward to the entire series. Very easy 5 stars for me.

Fast paced and entertaining. The romantic plot moved a little faster than I usually enjoy (especially for those who are starting as enemies). The personality of the female protagonist can be off putting at times. Still enjoyable overall.