Queen of Myth and Monsters by Scarlett St. Clair – a Review

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Description:
Isolde, newly coronated queen, has finally found a king worthy of her in the vampire Adrian. But their love for each other has cost Isolde her father and her homeland. With two opposing goddesses playing mortals and vampires like chess pieces against one another, Isolde is uncertain who her allies are in the vampire stronghold of Revekka.

Now, as politics in the Red Palace grow more underhanded and a deadly blood mist threatens all of Cordova, Isolde must trust in the bond she’s formed with Adrian, even as she learns troubling information about his complicated past.

Review:

Queen of Myth and Monsters by Scarlett St. Clair is the 2^nd book in her Adrian X Isolde series.  The story picks up after King of Battle & Blood, as we return to Cordova, and learning more about Isolde and Adrian; with more heartbreak, steamy romance and betrayal.

Isolde is now the Queen, married to King Adrian, with both learning to rule the kingdom together. Their love for each other continues to grow, even with occasional bickering between them; the chemistry between them was sizzling hot lust for each other and insatiable. 

Things become dangerous, as attacks cause worry and dissension among the people, who blame either Adrian or Isolde.  With a traitor still missing, and a witch determined to destroy Revekka and destroy Adrian; Isolde must learn more about the past to move forward. During a spell to help find the witch, one of the main characters is killed, another is unconscious, and Isolde is seriously injured; with decisions made to change her to a Vampire.  Isolde will find that she can shift, which will increase her powers to help join Adrian to fight for their kingdom.  There were a few surprising twists, with two people who were close to them, being traitors.

What follows is an exciting intense adventure, that will pit Adrian and Isolde against the people of Revekka, as well as Isolde determined to go back to Lara and reclaim the throne.  I loved Isolde, as she was a strong fearless badass heroine, who stood up to anyone.  I also loved Adrian, as he loved Isolde, and was patient in waiting for her to discover the truths of the past.

In the last third of the book, everything escalates, including surprises and twists, especially the two traitors. Queen of Myth and Monsters was filled with action, danger, betrayal, revenge, as well as a wild and sexy steamy erotic romance. This was very well written by Scarlett St. Clair, and if you enjoy fantasy, vampires, you should be reading this book.

Reviewed by Barb

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