I was wrapped up in what felt like a new story. I would completely forget that this actually covers the entire TTQ timeline. I love that there was more depth, more nuances, further understanding of choices and the world. TIH was about double the length of TBK/TTQ which means we got a whooooole lot more. But never fear, Zarrah is an amazing heroine in her own right who takes down the forces around her with some killer moves. I loved his tenacity and absolute unbending will to do anything he needed to in order to protect Zarrah.

Holy wow did I love him (and who would think I’d love a blonde man? lololol). I’ll just say it again, READ THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES. I know my review won’t fully encapsulate how much I loved, LOVED this forbidden fantasy romance. And as she continues to meet the nameless man each night, she finds common ground – and fiery passion – in his arms.īut when identities are revealed, Zarrah must decide whether to embrace a chance at peace…or march to the drums of war. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, Maridrinian causes Zarrah to question whether the violence she’s perpetrated is justice or a crime. And to kill the Veliant prince who leads them. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her. The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and countless more orphaned. And the second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves. The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. Return to the world of The Bridge Kingdom in this sensuous fantasy full of romance and intrigue that is perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Silver Flames.Ī soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths.

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