King of Battle and Blood

Scarlett St. Clair

Nov 2021 · Adrian X Isolde Book 1 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

An instant USA Today bestseller! From fan-favorite Scarlett St. Clair, the bestselling author of the Hades & Persephone series, comes a new fantasy filled with danger, darkness, and insatiable romance.

Their union is his revenge.

Isolde de Lara considers her wedding day to be her death day. To end a years-long war, she is to marry vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, and kill him.

But her assassination attempt is thwarted, and Adrian threatens that if Isolde tries to kill him again, he will raise her as the undead. Faced with the possibility of becoming the thing she hates most, Isolde seeks other ways to defy him and survive the brutal vampire court.

Except it isn't the court she fears most—it's Adrian. Despite their undeniable chemistry, she wonders why the king—fierce, savage, merciless—chose her as consort.

The answer will shatter her world.

Adrian X Isolde Series

• King of Battle and Blood
• Queen of Myth and Monster

Ratings and reviews

Will I be reading 2nd book in the series, yes. Do I give this book a resounding applause, no. Infact I have a love/hate relationship with some aspects of the book. The story does end on an interesting cliff hanger though.

This was utterly addictive to read though I will say the end seems a bit.... off to me on the betrayal. Perhaps it will be explained in later sequels. But the last bit felt more like it was thrown in for plot this then what I feel would fit.

I love this book I cannot wait for the second book it was like I took the adventure with the characters and how the plot had me sitting on the edge of the seat it had me sad about the end anyways it is definitely worth buying.

About the author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and the author of the Hades X Persephone series, the Hades Saga, the Adrian X Isolde series, fairytale retellings, and When Stars Come Out.She has a master's degree in library science and information studies and a bachelor's in English writing. She is obsessed with Greek mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife. For information on books, tour dates, and content, please visit scarlettstclair.com.