Kingdom of Chains - Tanya Bird

Kingdom of Chains

By Tanya Bird

  • Release Date: 2022-11-28
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4
4
From 133 Ratings

Description

She was trained to please. He was trained to kill.

ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA RUBY WINNER (SPECULATIVE FICTION) 2023

Isabel Maddock is living a lie. She is betrothed to a man she loathes, living in a place she does not belong. But the home she craves no longer exists, and the people from her youth are gone. Or are they? The wastelands are calling, but they are not for the faint of heart. Luckily a certain defender is close by to keep her safe. Very close. Too close. Into the wastelands they go, equally unprepared for what they will discover…

Ryder Blackmane is a defender for life. His comrades are his family, and keeping them safe is all he has to offer the world. So when they are sent over the wall to investigate happenings in the east, he goes willingly, immune to everything outside of his orders. That is until he meets Lady Isabel. She is a caged bird whose scars call to his. Best to ignore the calls and follow orders. Follow orders. Follow orders. Loyalty is everything, but the lines are blurring…

Kingdom of Chains is a standalone medieval dystopian romance. If you like a dark setting, heart-pounding action, and witty dialogue, then this epic love story is for you.

Trigger warning: Domestic violence (not between hero and heroine).

Reviews

  • A good read

    5
    By LasagnaNoMeat
    Truly enjoyed this book, loved that there wasn't any cursing or sexual scenes.
  • Swoon

    5
    By Jkchav
    As usual from Tanya, an amazing story I couldn’t inhale fast enough!
  • Must Read!

    5
    By STOPTHENICKNAMECRAP
    Absolutely wonderful! I picked this book up and did not leave it until finished. The characters are well developed and the setting’s exquisitely detailed. The dynamic interactions drew this reader into each scene, anticipating each page turn. Highly recommended!
  • Exhilarating, action-packed, with some love thrown in

    5
    By Ashleigh Erin
    I’m an avid fan of Tanya’s. The way she writes is my favorite (if you read a lot of books, you know😉). She writes about love and loss in the same sentence and you feel every bit of it! Particularly, this book was witty, full of love, action packed, kept me on my toes with twists and turns. You want to read this, trust me! Do yourself a favor, get it! And get the other Kingdom of Walls books too! My favorite series! You will not regret it. Anything by Tanya Bird is a HIT!
  • Hello Mr. Blackmane

    5
    By Katy Hogue
    Huge thanks to Tanya Byrd for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. First can we have a moment of silence to admire this cover... Wow, still stuns every time. Onto the review. This story follows our heroine Isabel Maddock as she prepares herself to marry the arrogant and abusive Lord Hodge. In the meantime, our hero, Defender Ryder Blackmane has been assigned to escort and guard Lord Hodge to his "work farm" in another city. When he sees what is going on between the future newly weds, his need to save is too strong to handle. Is it love at first sight or is it the need to defend others? I really love Tanya Byrds writing and this book didn't disappoint. This story reintroduced some old characters that I didn't realize I missed until I was entering their lives again. We were also introduced to some new character that I immediately fell in love with. There's talk of these characters having their own story and I really hope they do. The heroine very much plays the damsel in distress in this one which complimented our hero well. On the flip side, I do have to say Mr. Ryder Blackmane has stolen my heart both on and off the battlefield. Give me a fictitious man who dominates with a sword and I'm all in. We are introduced to the rebel groups as well which was exciting and this made for an exciting plot. The world building was whole and kept me interested in the outcome of the story. Overall this was a solid story which did not disappoint. I gave this story 4.5 stars. I had some issues with the main heroine in this one (this is completely a personal preference) but it didn't turn me off enough to keep me from reading or wanting to recommend this book. Pick it up, you won't be disappointed.
  • Bit rushed but enjoyable

    4
    By I <3 Jesus
    Tanya can’t write a bad story. She is an amazing author and I love her humor. This story is no different. It delivers on all the feels. This story does feel a bit rushed in comparison to her other stories but still an enjoyable read.
  • Five Stars

    5
    By mbonham
    Kingdom of Chains captures you from the very first chapter! I love every one of Tanya Birds books and the characters she brings to life! It leaves you thinking about the book long after your done wishing for more!