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A Fire in the Flesh

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
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Summary

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her beloved Flesh and Fire series…

The only thing that can save the realms now is the one thing more powerful than the Fates.

After a startling betrayal ends with both Sera and the dangerously seductive ruler of the Shadowlands she has fallen madly in love with being held captive by the false King of the Gods, there is only one thing that can free Nyktos and prevent the forces of the Shadowlands from invading Dalos and igniting a War of Primals.

Convincing Kolis won’t be easy, though–not even with a lifetime of training. While his most favored Revenant is insistent that she is nothing more than a lie, Kolis’s erratic nature and twisted sense of honor leave her shaken to the core, and nothing could’ve prepared her for the cruelty of his Court or the shocking truths revealed. The revelations not only upend what she has understood about her duty and the very creation of the realms but also draw into question exactly what the true threat is. However, surviving Kolis is only one part of the battle. The Ascension is upon her, and Sera is out of time.

But Nyktos will do anything to keep Sera alive and give her the life she deserves. He’ll even risk the utter destruction of the realms, and that’s exactly what will happen if he doesn’t Ascend as the Primal of Life. Yet despite his desperate determination, their destinies may be out of their hands.

But there is that foreseen unexpected thread—the unpredictable, unknown, and unwritten. The only thing more powerful than the Fates…

©2023 Jennifer L. Armentrout (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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“A compelling dark fantasy novel that is brilliantly narrated by Stina Nielsen.”Midwest Book Review

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A bit too much internal dialogue …

There was some good character development , but I was disappointed with how much of the story was Sera talking/thinking to herself .

The story at large didn’t evolve much compared to previous books , and I’m left wishing more had actually happened .

There were some useful context holes filled and interesting new characters … but I really hope for more action in future books!

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Fire in the flesh

I can’t wait for the next book in the series to be released I hope you enjoy it as much as I did

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I wanted to love it like the others but didn’t quite…

The first half of the book is very drawn out & practically has no Nyktos! The second half is really good & kind of makes up for it. It finishes very sweetly im very much looking forward to the next / last book in the series concluding but also sad it will be over!

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A lot of words for not much

I like the story of these books but I get bored of the internal waffling and reoccurring conversations. Seems like this book could have been half as long and still as good.

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Damn

I laughed. I cried. My heart was racing needing to know what happens but DESPERATELY not wanting this book to end. For my own sanity, I should have paced myself cause I know the wait for the next instalment is going to be pure torture.

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Way too much of talk and repetitiveness

A nice continuation of the story of Sara and Ash but a lot of the story is repetition and a also a lot of focus on the Love matter between them. Would have preferred more action and development in the story.

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Repetitive and internal dialog nightmare

if you love JLA then it's worth the listen but honestly had to fight my way through this one compared to the rest.. it's a shame..
Sera's constant inner dialog was repetitive and annoying I the end...
there was not really any story development and what little there were wasnt up to par with the rest of what JLA has written.

I feel a little like this book was written as a "filler" and only because it brings in money. I hate saying that but it's the feeling I get from it.
Like it didn't get the "Love" and work as some of her other stuff have.

Upside: Narrator is still amazing!! and makes it worth it a little bit!

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Story was amazing my favourite so far

Everything was amazing. Couldn’t wait to listen to more and so excited for the next book

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Extremely well writen and story well performed

Good book and well narrated! The plot gets better and better and Can not wait for the next one!

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Another favourite by JLA

When Fire in the Flesh parallel series came out along side FBAA, I was so pleasantly surprised, Sera and Nyktos quickly became my favorite couple.

With every new addition to their story I fell for them more and more. I feel that with this latest one I am now just so pleased for them.

It was a great decision on JLA part not to rush the story and add even more to this 600+ pages book just to end on the originally planned trilogy. I loved getting those last chapters. Unrushed. Just pure literally pleasure and Stina’s amazing performance.

What also really surprised and made this book one of JLA strongest is how she wrote Kolis. To come into this story only having pure hate for him and then become in moments torn between feeling sorry for him and hating him all over again was a constant fight in my head. It was so well written. You can really tell JLA took her time fleshing out what makes up what I feel is either a psychopath or a sociopath. Or both. Just such strong writing.

All in all - fantastic. As always. Cant wait to see the end to both of the story lines.

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