Review of With Pride by Megan Derr

With Pride (Princes of the Blood #2) by Megan Derr 5*
BLURB: When his sister falls ill, Kristof is ordered to assume a duty never meant for him: become the Duke of Stehlmore and marry a notorious Prince of the Blood. It is one of the oldest honors and duties undertaken by his family, but Kristof feels only resentment that he must leave behind all he knows to serve an arrogant half-demon.
His resentment must be set aside, however, when evil is found lurking far too close to the castle—an evil that has many pieces, controlled by someone they cannot find and who always seems one step ahead of them. Someone who seems to think that demons are little more than toys …

My Review: This is the second book in the series of Princes Of The Blood but it actually takes part before Of Last Resort. I actually was quite happy about this as I liked the couple in the book and was glad to read their story in this one. It was an interesting read with half Demons and Paladins and the evil magics which they have to fight against whilst learning to trust each other. My only complaint is that I am always left wanting more from Megan Derr's books as they all seem so short. They aren't, but she writes in such a way that I speed through them too quickly!

Another Megan Derr book to add to my list

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Of Last Resort (Princes of the Blood #1) by Megan Derr 5*
BLURB: In a kingdom ravaged by the beasts and terrors of an ancient war, the only hope against them is the army of mixed-blood beings known as the King's Legion: dragoons, shadowmarch, sorcerers, titans … and the Princes of the Blood, nigh-invincible warriors of fearsome magic and strength, their only weakness a need for pure human blood.
When his brother runs away, Raffé agrees to undergo the Blooding, but he is a pale imitation of his strong, capable brother. No one expects him to survive and become a Prince, merely to die to save the rest of his family and preserve honor.
But runaways and weaklings are the least of the kingdom’s concerns when an ancient evil returns with new tricks, and their only hope lies with knowledge long lost and a fierce bond forged in darkness …
My Review: I should have known that a book by Megan Derr would be both heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. This one was certainly both. I was dragged into a world that was so dangerous but so intriguing that I was most reluctant to put the book down long enough to eat or sleep (I did both though). I loved Raffé and really felt for him and the sacrifices he made and, without giving spoilers, I can only say read the book to find out how he deals with them. If you love a book with depth of character, excellent world building and all kinds of heaven and hell scenarios then read this one, and then do like I intend, and get the following stories about the Princes Of The Blood. If they are as well written as this one it will be money well spent.