He has always thought that everything would be easy by just starting a war stage that he’s been planning for more than five hundred years. He knows that she’s his enemy, but something in her calls him, igniting his cold heart. He was wrong to think that he would take her out so easily. Sparks fly when the two enter a fiery battle of wills as Aria learns she is more than just a witch in the Hecate bloodline; she is much, much more. Aria and her sisters return to the Human Realm of Haven Falls to find one of their own that’s gone missing. They soon discover things have changed in the Human Realm and that nothing is what it seems, including Knox, the egotistical, self-centered, frustratingly gorgeous man who declared himself King during their absence. The Flame of Chaos was created by the Witch of Izalith when she attempted to use her Lord Soul to recreate the First Flame [1]. When she was unable to control it, she was consumed by it and transformed into the Bed of Chaos, mother of all Demons [2]. Most of her children were similarly consumed and transformed into monstrosities; her daughter Quelana, however, escaped and used the Flame of Chaos to create the art of Pyromancy [3]. Torrin set the trap, but he never expected her to walk into it. Alexandria manages to ignite something in him that he thought was long gone. He knows that he shouldn’t want her, but he does. Both find themselves thrown into a ploy that neither is meant to survive. The two will need to work together if they hope to defeat this darkness. If they don’t their world will come crashing down around them.

After Aria realizes who Knox truly is, she is ready to keep her family safe and ensure he doesn’t catch her. Knox can’t explain his attraction to Aria even because he knows that she isn’t good for him. They are enemies and can never be together. Aria isn’t ready to stop the battle and uses any strength and power she possesses to wage war on Knox and his men. Only then you can take a boat now found in The Sinkhole and row over to the far side of the arena to reach the Berserker, and defeat him in combat - but be warned, you'll want a power level of around 8 to stand a chance of defeating him. After the defeat of the Bed of Chaos at the hand of the Chosen Undead, the flames of Chaos persisted. It would eventually be discovered beneath Eleum Loyce, in the form of The Old Chaos. The Old Chaos would go on to consume many of Eleum Loyce's knights, turning them into Charred Loyce Knights, and eventually claiming the ruler of Eleum Loyce himself. The Ivory King would eventually be freed, at the bequest of his oracle Alsanna, by the Bearer of the Curse. Amelia Hutchins is a bestselling author of fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She is the author of the Monsters series, The Fae Chronicles series, and Lacy of the Nine Realms series. Sparks fly when the two enter a fiery battle of wills as Aria learns she is more than just a witch in the Hecate bloodline; she is much, much, more.

Publication Order of Playing with Monsters Books

How far will Aria go to protect those she loves from Knox's wrath? How long can she evade the man stalking her every waking hour as her body and mind fight against the growing need for him to claim her? Can she break the curse that has plagued the Hecate bloodline for over 500 years while protecting her heart? I do like the female character and she is pretty strong and smart. (The male has potential to be interesting but so far I don’t care for him because of his inconsistency in everything he does.) The last whole Chaos Flame you can obtain is from an optional (and dangerous) challenge that requires you to take on one of the Berserker Gravestones and defeat the formidable Haklangr the Bearded. From Amelia Hutchins, award-winning author of The Fae Chronicles, and author of the internationally bestselling series Playing with Monsters comes a new dark and sensual epic fantasy series set in a world of magic realms, mystical creatures, royal intrigue, and betrayal. Join Aria Primrose Hecate on a journey of self-discovery as she races to find her missing twin sister and save her family from a war that’s been brewing within the Nine Realms for over five hundred years.

Upon reaching Svartalfheim in The Quest for Tyr, you have the option to explore the Bay of Bounty, where you may stumble upon a mini-boss Draugr called The Hateful. Each time you defeat this boss by finding a new Draugr Hole, you'll gain another spark to add for a total of six. See each location below: Ashes of Chaos is the second installment in the Legacy of the Nine Realms series. Aria began a battle against Knox and the witches in the previous novel. These are the times when it was hard for her to have a smile on her face during the war.

Publication Order of Within the Darkness Books

I don’t want to give too much of the story away as spoilers are the worst and going in fresh is best. Sorry for talking about those books as this is a completely separate series, I genuinely just love Amelias style of characters. The 1st is with the pacing in some areas. The dragging of certain scenes; while not expanding more on the FMC's family history, was disappointing. I'm not sure if I missed discussions or if the info was so briefly discussed that it got lost in everything else going on (esp. when this story is mainly from the FMC's/Aria's POV). Right now I’m wondering can I wait for the audio releases of the next 2 books? I may try as like I said, that version was superb! One of the best audiobooks I’ve listened too. Good narration is key even when the story is beyond epic. Knox has ulterior motives for being in Haven Falls and never expected the little witch to show up and brazenly challenge his rule.