Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
A Poison Dark and Drowning (Kingdom on Fire, Book Two)
A Poison Dark and Drowning (Kingdom on Fire, Book Two) | Jessica Cluess
25 posts | 30 read | 38 to read
Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic. I cant decide if this book stole my heart or ripped it out of my chest. Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval The magicians want her to lead. The sorcerers want her to lie. The demons want her blood. Henrietta wants to save the one she loves. But will his dark magic be her undoing? In this seductive and explosive second book in the Kingdom on Fire series, Jessica Cluess delivers her signature mix of magic, passion, and teen warriors fighting for survival. Hand to fans of Victoria Aveyard, Sarah J. Maas, and Kiersten White. Henrietta doesnt need a prophecy to know that shes in danger. She came to London to be named the chosen one, the first female sorcerer in centuries, the one who would defeat the Ancients. Instead, she discovered a city ruled by secrets. And the biggest secret of all: Henrietta is not the chosen one. Still, she must play the role in order to keep herself and Rook, her best friend and childhood love, safe. But can she truly save him? The poison in Rooks system is transforming him into something monstrous as he begins to master dark powers of his own. So when Henrietta finds a clue to the Ancients past that could turn the tide of the war, she persuades Blackwood, the mysterious Earl of Sorrow-Fell, to travel up the coast to seek out strange new weapons. And Magnus, the brave, reckless flirt who wants to win back her favor, is assigned to their mission. Together, they will face monsters, meet powerful new allies, and uncover the most devastating weapon of all: the truth. Praise for A Shadow Bright and Burning: Is it clear that Cluess adores the Harry Potter series and Jane Eyre? Yes. So do you. So does everyone. What matters is that her voice is her own. . . . A Shadow Bright and Burning delivers on the promise of its title. This is a novel that gives off light and heat. The New York Times The magic! The intrigue! The guys! We were sucked into this monster-ridden alternative England from page one. Henrietta is literally a girl on fire and this team of sorcerers training for battle had a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clares] Infernal Devices. Justine Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their worlds best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller! Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
quote
Salaphina

“One cannot look into the Devil‘s eyes and expect to glimpse his soul.”

review
Salaphina
post image
Pickpick

I love this series so far, I love and hate the characters but I feel like that just makes them more real. The story itself is filled with surprises and secrets that make me eager to read the next one.

review
SassenachTheBookWizard
post image
Pickpick

I'm really happy I reread this before picking up A Sorrow Fierce and Falling cause I had forgotten EVERYTHING! This book just screwed up everything Henrietta had going positively in her life during book 1. Loved getting to see her adapt on the fly and learn who to really trust

StellarDoc Is that a London Underground bookmark? 6y
SassenachTheBookWizard @StellarDoc it's the logo but it says Knight Bus on it 6y
StellarDoc @SassenachTheBookWizard That's even cooler! 6y
88 likes3 comments
blurb
SassenachTheBookWizard
post image

Victorian era with superpowers and betrayals!

89 likes3 stack adds
blurb
WeeziesBooks
post image

The upside to being sick is that I‘m plowing through this month‘s TBR.

blurb
GripLitGrl
post image
Kalalalatja This sounds kinda interesting! 6y
Cinfhen I‘m liking the cover 💜 6y
Cathythoughts Like @Cinfhen I‘m also really liking this cover 💜 6y
41 likes4 comments
review
WeeziesBooks
post image
Pickpick

I loved this book! As our characters hurtle towards the ultimate fight with the Ancients, I found it was hard to put the book down. My only complaint is that the author doesn‘t take the time to hash out feelings between the would-be lovers... so I end up not really caring who Henrietta ends up with. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

quote
BewitchedReader

“You are the first and only person who saw me and still cared. How could I not love you? How could I hope you would understand what need is in that kind of love?”

quote
BewitchedReader

“When I met him in the flesh, would I find any remnants of goodness? Or had his greatness burned that humanity away?”

quote
BewitchedReader

“When I had your friendship, I thought I could never want for anything more. But over time, I have come to feel for you beyond anything I thought I could.”

quote
BewitchedReader

“You agree with me, don‘t you? Marriage without love is an abominable fate.”

quote
BewitchedReader

“One cannot look into the Devil‘s eyes and expect to glimpse his soul.”

quote
BewitchedReader

“Women‘s hearts are more complex than men‘s, I find. Less virile, less passionate, but so utterly complicated.”

review
BewitchedReader
Pickpick

This series is outstanding! Seriously, I love these characters and this story. Jessica Cluess magically combines romance and adventure to create this nail-biting Victorian fantasy. Each character has their own distinct personality that shines through in their dialogue and actions. The storyline is fast paced and had me pouring over every page to find out what happened next. APDAD didn‘t end on a cliffhanger, but I was not ready for it to end yet!

review
JSW
post image
Pickpick

Book two deepens the saga. I‘m just as hooked as ever, and puzzling over what may come next in the prophecy.

31 likes1 stack add
review
Readinganonymous
post image
Pickpick

This book was amazing!!! I feel like a team jumper however. I can pick! Team Blackwood or team mangus???

4 likes1 stack add
blurb
MartinaLove
post image

Half way through it! So much is happening.
PS: I'm reading way too many books at the same time.

CatLass007 13 blooks going. How about you? 7y
MartinaLove @CatLass007 Yay for multitasking!!! I have 7 on the go! :) 7y
CatLass007 I‘m getting a little overwhelmed. Have to finish a few, or I will go nuts. 7y
1 like3 comments
blurb
Readinganonymous
post image

Second book in the series and I‘m loving it! How much hate will I get for saying I don‘t like her with Rook🙈 I‘m team Blackwood all the way! But if they end up being related....

MartinaLove I'm team Blackwood too 👐😄😀 7y
Readinganonymous @MartinaLove OMG THANK YOU!!! I HOPE THEY GET TOGETHER! 7y
MartinaLove @Readinganonymous They are perfect together :) I've been on their ship since book 1!!! 7y
See All 6 Comments
Readinganonymous @MartinaLove me too!!!! I just finished a chapter in the second book and I‘m like finally!!! Things are happening!!! 7y
MartinaLove @Readinganonymous So much going on in this book!!! 🙈 It's insane! 7y
Readinganonymous @MartinaLove I know!!! I can‘t wait for the last one! 7y
2 likes1 stack add6 comments
blurb
TiffanyAK
post image

My latest incoming review titles. Looking forward to reading them!

swishandflick Welcome to Litsy!! 🎉 7y
2 likes2 comments
blurb
MartinaLove
post image

Currently reading 📖
It's really cold today so i'm all snuggle up on the couch with my dogs and a cup of hot chocolate with a snack. One I haven't eat in a long time. Pop tarts!
What is your favourite snack and drink?

review
SassenachTheBookWizard
post image
Pickpick

This book wasn't perfect and had some issues but I did thoroughly enjoy the plot and the conflicts set up for the conclusion of the trilogy. Parts of it broke my heart.

I need to see how the whole "every guys loves Henrietta" trope gets played out. I do LOVE that Henrietta is the main character but not the "chosen one" and that these important characters are outsiders of the society. I adore Mariah and want to see how she grows into this role.

OSChamberlain Love that cover! 7y
108 likes2 stack adds1 comment
blurb
SassenachTheBookWizard
post image

Magical Victorian England with a pretty cover and girl challenging gender roles. Heza!

104 likes12 stack adds
review
JaimeArnold
post image
Pickpick

Omg I didn't think that this series could get better but Jessica has outdone herself! She upped the magic, romance, and secrets and oh my gosh there's some big reveals in this book! And now I'm really dying to read book 3!