Book Spotlight: The Kingdom of Flames

Happy Friday! I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of The Kingdom of Flames by Audrey Everstar recently. This is the first book in the Courted by the Seasons series and currently the only one out. I’m about halfway through this fantasy novel. The premise is really interesting and the storyline is so interesting. I’ve been a bit preoccupied with work and my ongoing moving situation, plus other books that have me in their grips that I haven’t had a chance to be properly engrossed in this book. But, I wanted to post about it sooner rather than later so I’m doing a book spotlight!

Synopsis

In the Painted Realm, snow caresses the morning only to be devoured by the fierce blaze of summer by afternoon. Each year, the twelve banners of the realm surrender a flesh tithe to a mysterious caravan that fuels the four seasons. Their fate is unknown, save that they vanish into the clutches of the demigods in Calendar.

Yet, the seasons now wage war with growing savagery. Crops wither, food is scarce, and women are kept hidden away. The world teeters on the edge of chaos, and only the resolution of the seasons’ feud can restore harmony.

Celestine, the sole daughter of a bannerless realm, is offered as the final bride in a desperate plea to the demigods of Calendar. Her mission: to implore the seasons to restore balance and prove that the world sustaining them must be placated.

Among twelve demigods, each an embodiment of the seasons, Celestine must make her choice. They will vie for her first touch, and she will court three lords of each season. Whisked away to their immortal realms, Celestine will encounter the war, elegance, and freedom of Summer. She must choose—if she survives.

But not all demigods honor the rules. Beneath their divine allure, darker desires simmer…

As I said at the beginning of this post, I’m only about halfway through the book but it’s got a really interesting premise. If you’re looking for a unique fantasy romance with lots of spice, check this out!

*This book was sent to me complimentary, but all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.*