Sanctuary with Kings

       

Title: Sanctuary with Kings

Series: Tempting Monsters #3

Author: Kathryn Moon

Publisher: July 20, 2023

Pages: 476

Genre: Historical Fantasy Romance

Evanthia has spent half her life trapped inside the Seven Veils. When the house crumbles, she seizes her moment and runs from Birsha and his twisted pleasures. But pleasure is what she needs to survive, and the dark streets of London leave her starving and vulnerable.

Rescued by a mysterious monster who vows her sanctuary, Evanthia must piece back together the woman that Birsha tore apart. Quiet sanctuary is no cure for her endless hunger, but the war brewing on the horizon is the last place she wants to be. Hiding with sleeping dragons and lonely monsters in a castle made from dreams might be a fantasy, but it’s not enough to keep the nightmares at bay.

When not even Evanthia’s tired heart can remain dormant in the tender care of the kings who keep her safe, she must make the decision. Hide from her past forever, or face the man she fears most on the battlefield.

What a dream. Pun intended. This was exactly what I wanted from the season wrap up of this series. Well, I assume it's the end. Though I would be absolutely thrilled to read more about these lusty reverse harems with tons of monsters!!!

I loved the slower pace of this story. We really got all of the time that Evanthia needed to work through her trauma. I mean, not fully, I'm sure it took her decades at least to really work through it. But it gave her time to really work through it enough to be able to fight the baddies! 

Evanthia has been Birsha's prisoner for centuries. When the Seven Veils falls, Evanthia escapes. It takes awhile, but eventually she is rescued by the King of the Labyrinth, Asterion. He takes her to Grace House, and she is slowly reintroduced to pleasure. Pleasure for the sake of pleasure, not pleasure in pain. She makes her first friend in centuries. Then Asterion introduces her to Connell, King of the werewolves. And they take her to Wales, where she will be safer from Birsha's forces. 

In Wales we meet Laszlo, a gryphon, also known as King of the Western Clouds. He lives in this huge castle with his dragon mate, Hywel, the King of Dreams. It's here, in this castle, where Evanthia really learns to live again. For herself first, and then for her kings. And it was a joy to witness her finding her new self. 

And then she became an absolute BADASS. And that was even better to watch!!! And then there was the sex. Of course. And the cameos!!! Not even cameos, just full on side character action with Hazel and Esther and their men. 

Ratings

Stars: 4/5

Spice: 5/5