A Curse of Blood & Stone

Fate of Wrath and Flame, Book 2

By: K. A. Tucker

Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett

Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

From internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker comes the second novel in her Fate and Flame series, an adult fantasy story that should be listened to in series order.

“I do not know how to love you and be a good king to my people.”

From jewelry thief to interloper to queen-in-waiting, Romeria flees Cirilea a traitor to all. But the yawning distance between her and Zander troubles her more than any king’s bounty on her head. While Zander may have escaped by her side, he seeks to regain his throne, and no immortal will ever welcome her as Islor’s queen. She fears it won’t be long before Zander abandons her as everyone else she’s ever loved has.

Zander sacrificed his crown to save Romeria’s life, yet he dreads what her existence means for the future of his realm. As Ybaris’s plan to destroy Islor unfurls, a more insidious threat, orchestrated by rival fates, lurks beneath the surface. He can offer his allies no honest explanation for why he protects the Ybarisan princess and takes counsel from Queen Neilina’s caster, leading those closest to doubt his wisdom—and his allegiance.

As their company aims for the Venhorn Mountains, steered by prophecy, Romeria is desperate to wield her newfound abilities to undo Princess Romeria’s treachery before the kingdom tears itself apart. But with the mortal rebellion swelling, bolstered by the gift of Ybaris’s poison, it may already be too late.

©2022 Kathleen Tucker (P)2022 Tantor

Fabulous!

The story is truly remarkable! It is unlike any other story I have ever read or listened to. It is engaging from the start, the author easily draws the background that all the action takes place on and my attention never wavered. While I always prefer at least one female voice actor to portray all female characters and one male voice actor to portray all male characters, this one voice actor has done an absolute fabulous job doing not only all the voices whether male or female but she has kept the accents correct between the characters, too. A major feat in and of itself. I am highly impressed.

Quite the adventure...

After listening to the first book, I debated whether I wanted to use a credit for this second one. I'm glad I did! The world and story really expanded and Tucker really left us on a great cliffhanger. However, I would really enjoy if this was a duet narration. Klett is a good narrator, but I think a male narrator could REALLY bring this story more substance.

Omg so good

Such an improvement from the first one the evolution of the characters is impressive. Romi is so entertaining.
Excited to see what comes next !

LOVE this series

Wonderful narrator did some of the voices slightly different from first book, but no complaints really. Great story as well. Romantic but not over the top crude. Different type of story line than many fantasy novels. Five stars all around.

Cannot wait for the third book!!

Pros:
Good world building
Enjoyed the storyline & the character development
Fun banter between the characters

Cons:
The cliffhanger - I wanted to know what was in that letter! The book should have ended after he read the letter.
Too-wordy, I found myself fast forwarding during some of the FMC's internal debates and the fight scene in the mountains
FMC is annoying at times - I am ready for her to become a bad a** already. I feel like she's immature at times and relies on other characters too often. I rolled my eyes at her quite often during this book, but less than I did during the first, so that's progress I guess.

Not bad at all

This story for me was like listening the most insane tea a friend would have to offer.

Couldn’t stop listening!

Such a great read! Great characters and development. Binge worthy! Can’t wait to start the next!

OMG

I love love love this book. So many twists and turns, and things you aren’t expecting. Literally half this book had me kicking my feet. The characters are so good and their growth is incredible. I really love the world and magic! I think this made it into my top 5 favorite books.

Long travels

The entire book doesn’t seem reveal much. More of setting the scene for the next book with a few interesting trials.

Fantastic story development

This series keeps getting better and better. I don't have any complaints. I can't wait to see what the next book holds in store.