"Kiss of a Demon King" in the series "Immortals After Dark" by Kresley Cole follows the story of Sabine, an immortal sorceress of illusions, who is fated to break the seal of the demon Rydstrom Woede. Sabine has her own plans for the future, aiming to use Rydstrom to get pregnant and take over the throne from her brother. Despite the initial intrigue, some readers found the characters to be one-dimensional and the plot forgettable. The story unfolds in the demon kingdom of Rothkalina, with a fantasy feel to it, described as well-crafted but lacking in interest for some.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of captivity, dubious consent, manipulation, and violence.
Has Romance?
The romance aspect is prominent in Kiss of a Demon King, featuring intense and complicated relationships.
From The Publisher:
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes a spellbinding tale set in the Immortals After Dark universe: the story of a demon king trapped by an enchantress for her wanton purposes-and the scorching aftermath that follows when he turns the tables and claims her as his captive.
His obsession…
Sabine, Sorceress of Illusions: the evil beauty who surrenders her body, but not her heart.
Her downfall…
Rydstrom Woede: the ruthless warrior who vows to keep her at all costs.
They were never supposed to want each other this much...
With each smoldering encounter, their shared hunger only increases. If they can defeat the sinister enemy that stands between them, will Sabine make the ultimate sacrifice for her demon? Or will the proud king lay down his crown and arms to save his sorceress?
Ratings (18)
Incredible (7) | |
Loved It (5) | |
Liked It (3) | |
It Was OK (3) |
Reader Stats (30):
Read It (19) | |
Currently Reading (1) | |
Want To Read (6) | |
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2 comment(s)
The sassy, sorceress Sabine was such a great match for the 'mission and people come first' Demon King, Rydstrom
{3.5 stars ~ Listened to audiobook}
I haven't read a book in this series in a long time, and honestly, I can't remember what happened in the last book. And I have to say that at first I had some trouble getting back to what it was about and who exactly all these characters were. Although I admit that it's also my fault because I didn't focus enough on what was in the first chapter of the book. I pretty sure that was where the author was reminding and explaining what was going on and who the characters are.
What I do remember though is that while it was never my favorite series, I had a lot of fun with it. This time I also had a good time with it, although I guess I expected more. Or maybe I'm just no more used to books where the main couple starts talking about feelings, even if I don't feel them at all and if I think it's way too early. But I've never been a big fan of star-crossed lovers either. And that theme has always been one of the main concepts in this series.
I felt that these characters had a lot of potential that didn't seem to be fully realized, and while I think the author tried to give Sabine and Rydstrom some time to develop their feelings and relationship, I don't think it was enough. Or maybe I just wasn't in the right mood for the story. Which is a real shame because I was really excited when I first started reading it.
Still, I had a pretty good time overall. I will probably come back to this series again.
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About the Author:
Kresley Cole is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Immortals After Dark paranormal series and the young adult Arcana Chronicles. Her books have been translated into over twenty foreign languages, garnered three RITA awards, and consistently appear on the bestseller lists in the US and abroad. Before becoming a writer, Cole was a world-ranked athlete, coach, and graduate student. She has traveled over much of the world and draws from those experiences to create her memorable characters and settings. She lives in Florida with her family and "far too many animals," and spends any free time traveling. You can learn more about her and her work at KresleyCole.com or Facebook.com/KresleyCole.
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