King of Battle and Blood Paperback – 30 November 2021

One thing know about me I don't like in romance book if it is only focuses on romance so now you know i liked this so much because not is more than just romance so If you love the trope , fantasy meet romance and goes with your taste just go for it ...well written not disappointing you can trust

The vampire concept always amaze me. This is perfect book. However we need some time to understand plot. But as u read it gets more interesting

It’s been so long since I have read any book solely based on vampires & humans and when my friends couldn’t stop gushing about this one, I just caved in and read the book. I must tell you I’m not disappointed at all, with its crazy trope of enemies to lovers, it’s already one of my top reads of this year.After a long time, I came across such a handsome and devastatingly morally grey character i.e Blood King, Adrian. I’m already in love with him and his name. He’s the first vampire created in the history of humans and has totally earned his name, Blood King, in the span of two hundred years.Our Princess, Isolde is a fierce and spicy one who has grace and all the qualities a warrior has. She’s strong-headed and a believer of the past stories passed on from generations, which I tell you is based on the perception of the people who tells the story. Past is all about the perception of individuals.The story is written perfectly with incredible world-building. It’s explained so flawlessly that you’ll not second guess anything. With the story moving forward you can see a few things coming but when they strike, you will still be astonished in a way.

*Forced marriage*Enemies to lovers*Vampires*Witches*FantasyLook at all the above tropes and tell me your expectation.Well, I did expect too, way something different from what I got.NOW, if you are gonna read this as pure fun, then, of course, King Of Battle and Blood is just the book you need to satisfy all your erotic longings. So just a heads up, this story reads like erotica with just a bit of this and that to fill up the plot. And I sincerely hope that the story has something much more exciting waiting to happen in the series.Adrian is the Vampire King, forcing the marriage of Isolde who vows to protect her kingdom by hook or crook. I wish the author had developed the fantasy world on a larger scale than given as the imagery didn’t fully form in my mind, the layout of the town or the absence of the sun in the vampire kingdom never gave a complete picture. The fantasy realm takes a back seat to the evolving relationship between the leads, and, if you ask me if the romance had its wonderful moments, even that would be questionable coz again I kept wishing for a detailed talking or opening up between them instead of just the lust-filled desire pouring forth thru the pages. Not that I’m complaining about that but all the other political shenanigans and the story of the centuries-old war of witches and the previous King pales in comparison and the twisty surprise is easy to guess for most readers.Isolde is characterized in a very harsh and cruel light, as a Queen, she more or less displays her power but it is sometimes the evident ruthlessness that called for a subtle toning down of her fire coz as a reader I was happy with her warrior powers but not too happy about her unkind nature. Though, sigh, Adrian was just freaking awesome…Neither a saint nor a devil but hanging in there with a tight balance, there are one or two instances in the story, where he exudes such raw intensity, that it was blistering in effect.I am going with 3.5 stars coz Book #1 King Of Battle and Blood in Adrian X Isolde series was entertaining and I would love to know how the author takes the story forward.

Randomly searched for a vampire romance book and chanced upon this and let me tell you,i do not regret a single page at all!So worth the purchase and risk!And King Adrian…😮‍💨sigh…The sequel i ordered is on the way and I’m so eager to read more about Adrian and Isolde and what the story will lead to!

I loved the overall story arc.. and the universe set up.. its amazing, It reminded me or witcher(which was good), it is a very a good start to what I think would be a great book series and a potential for more.. the only problem I had was Isolde's thoughts were all over the place sometimes(not always) which made me difficult to see her point...she is an adult but she acted like YA, she is no doubt a bada** person! I cant wait to see more of Isolde as yesenia.. I think this would explain why Isolde was conflicted in the next books... Adrian is everything!!! and ana, sorin, lothian.. I would love to see more or them...Looking forward to more of Adrian and Isolde!

I enjoyed reading this book. It was my first book into adult fantasy and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a villain get the girl (and villain is a good person) type of story - it liked the characters and it is a light read.