REVIEW: Kingdom of Exiles

All I have to say is that if you are a fantasy/PNR lover Kingdom of Exiles NEEDS to be on your TBR!  I don’t know exactly what I was expecting going into this book but it surpassed all of my expectations!

Kingdom of Exiles

The Beast Charmer #1

Author: Maxym M. Martineau

Synopsis

Fantastic Beasts meets Assassin's Creed in this epic, gripping fantasy romance from debut author Maxym M. Martineau.

Exiled beast charmer Leena Edenfrell is in deep trouble. Empty pockets forced her to sell her beloved magical beasts on the black market—an offense punishable by death—and now there's a price on her head. With the realm's most talented murderer-for-hire nipping at her heels, Leena makes him an offer he can't refuse: powerful mythical creatures in exchange for her life.

If only it were that simple. Unbeknownst to Leena, the undying ones are bound by magic to complete their contracts, and Noc cannot risk his brotherhood of assassins...not even to save the woman he can no longer live without.

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MY REVIEW 

From the first little blurb before the book began, I was excited and full of anticipation. This book did not disappoint.

Compelling, addictive, page-turning with heart pounding excitement, I couldn’t get enough. It had the perfect blend of action, love, angst and friendship.

This book is really in a class of its own! Assassins and beasts have never been this exciting or sexy. Maxym M. Martineau has created a masterpiece with this world. It is beyond compare. From all types of beasts to sexy-as-sin alpha male assassins and a kickass heroine, to a story line that will keep you enthralled, there is never a dull moment.

Leena was amazing. She was strong and resilient as well as sassy and smart. I can’t wait to see more of her.

Noc. Gorgeous, strong and cursed, Noc. I loved the way he lead his team and his people. Even though he had restrictions due to his curse, he gave as much as he could and always put them first.

Leena and Noc together? Smokin’. These two definitely make you feel their angst and attraction. They are perfect together.

As for the secondary characters in this book, the author made me care for them as much as the leads. I am praying and hoping that each get their own story told.

Oz is like a big, giant, teddy bear. You instantly love him and want to hug him.

Calem is flirty and fun. He made me smirk several times. If his story is written, I cannot wait to see what becomes of him.

Kost is rigid and serious. But, there is more to him then that. He is quite the enigma right now. He will definitely surprise you.

I need more of this world and these characters. As I turned the last page, I was so disappointed it was over. However, there is so much more to this story that is yet to come.

Kingdom of Exiles was simply spectacular and I cannot wait for the next installment so that I may immerse myself in this world with these characters once again.

I received an ARC via NetGalley of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Maxym M. Martineau is a staff writer and editor by day, and a fantasy romance author by night. When she’s not getting heated over broken hearts, she enjoys playing video games, sipping a well-made margarita, binge-watching television shows, competing in just about any sport, and of course, reading.

Following her passion, Maxym earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Arizona State University. She is represented by Cate Hart of Corvisiero Literary Agency. Her debut, Kingdom of Exiles, is slated for release in June 2019.

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