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Book Review: Serpents of Sky and Flame By Rebecca F. Kenney


Serpents of Sky and Flame by Rebecca F. Kenney 
Series: Merciless Dragons, #1
Genre: Fantasy | Romance
Age Range: Adult Audience
Format: Hardcover, 265 pages
Source: My Copy
Published on April 13, 2024
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Synopsis:
Dragon captures maiden. Maiden makes dragon’s life absolute hell…

At the end of a terrible war, a sorcerer casts a curse that destroys every female in the entire race of dragons. In retaliation, Kyreagan, the dragon prince, leads a raid on the sorcerer’s kingdom, during which the male dragons snatch human women and carry them off to the dragons’ domain. When Princess Serylla is captured by the Prince of Dragons and taken to his cave, she is furious, terrified, and determined to make his existence so miserable he’ll either have to kill her or let her go.

Kyreagan’s frustration with his pretty captive is compounded by the fact that his plan–to turn all the human women into female dragons–isn’t working. The enchantress he kidnapped isn’t powerful enough to work that spell; the most she can do is give the male dragons the ability to shift into human form for a number of hours each day.

As Serylla and the other captured women scheme for their freedom, the dragons struggle to cope with the strangeness of having human bodies for the first time. Neither side realizes that a much greater enemy is watching, waiting to destroy them all.

This spicy, adult fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent, LJ Andrews, and Katee Robert. Contains intense themes. Reading guidance can be found at the beginning of the book or on the author’s website.

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Book Review: The Sea Witch By Rebecca F. Kenney


The Sea Witch by Rebecca F. Kenney 
Series: For the Love of the Villain, #1
Genre: Fantasy | Romance
Age Range: Adult Audience
Format: Hardcover, 399 pages
Source: My Copy
Published on November 26, 2022
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Synopsis:
When Averil saves a young man from a shipwreck, she thinks she feels the Soul Echo–the sign that the young human male is her one true mate. And the malevolent Sea Witch is all too happy to offer a deal that could make all her dreams come true. He wants her to win the prince’s heart–even coaches her in the art of seduction. But what is the real price of the Sea Witch’s help? Why is he more brutally beautiful–and charming–than Averil expected?

Perfect for readers who simp for the villain and who enjoy dark, deliciously spicy retellings of beloved fairytales, reminiscent of the original but unique enough to keep it interesting!
Trigger warnings and content warnings can be found on the author’s website or in the front matter of the book.

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Book Review: The Maleficent Faerie By Rebecca F. Kenney


The Maleficent Faerie by Rebecca F. Kenney 
Series: For the Love of the Villain, #2
Genre: Fantasy | Romance
Age Range: Adult Audience
Format: Hardcover, 291 pages
Source: My Copy
Published on May 3, 2023
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Synopsis:
A spicy, Fae Sleeping Beauty retelling with a male version of Maleficent, a dying realm, and intriguing twists on the old tale.
When Malec, the Void King, attacks Princess Dawn’s carriage, her Fae bodyguard Aura switches places with her. Glamoured as a human, Aura must fool Malec into thinking she’s the Princess he cursed 25 years ago. Relentless and powerful, but with a vulnerable side he hides from others, Malec begins to crave Aura’s respect as much as he craves her body.
Trigger warnings and content warnings can be found on the author’s website or in the front matter of the book.

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