Review: ‘Rule of a Kingdom’ by Rina Kent
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Rule of a Kingdom
by Rina KentSeries: Kingdom Duet #0.5
Published by Self-Published on September 17, 2020
SubGenres: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Format: eBook
Pages: 48
Source: Purchased
Audience: 18+/Adult
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His kingdom. His rules.
My name is Jonathan King.They call me ruthless, brutal, and heartless.It’s all true.Power is my chessboard and people are my playthings.I might appear like a refined gentleman but I’m the villain of this story.Everyone who defies me belongs on their knees.Including her.
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This is a prequel to Jonathan King's duet and is NOT standalone.
Rule of a Kingdom Available on Author’s Website For Free: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qcre8fblzu
Rule of a Kingdom is a prequel to Rina Kent’s Kingdom Duet, available for free on her website. This novella introduces Jonathan King’s story, making it a valuable read for anyone wanting insight into his character before the main duet, especially if you’ve read about him in the Royal Elite series. I’m eager to see if my opinion of Jonathan changes because I didn’t like him in that series.
This prequel sets the stage by revealing Jonathan’s story and the appearance of a mysterious woman who resembles his ex-wife. The dual points of view immediately begin building intrigue, hinting at a connection that will unfold in the main duet with these two characters.
Though brief and light on action, this novella succeeds as an introduction that raises questions and builds anticipation for the full duet. I want to see if Rina Kent can change my mind about Jonathan and how the new female character handles his complexity, since he’s not a good guy, he’s a morally grey character, which Rina writes very well.
Overall, Rule of a Kingdom lays an effective premise and earns a 3.5-star rating. If you plan to read the Kingdom Duet, start here for essential context.
What to Expect:
✔️Prequel to Kingdom Duet (Novella)
✔️Age Gap
✔️Enemies to Lovers
✔️AntiHero
About Rina Kent
Rina Kent is an international bestselling author of everything enemies to lovers romance.
Darkness is her playground, suspense is her best friend, and twists are her brain’s food. However, she likes to think she’s a romantic at heart in some way, so don’t kill her hopes just yet.
Her heroes are anti-heroes and villains because she was always the weirdo who fell in love with the guys no one roots for. Her books are sprinkled with a touch of mystery, a healthy dose of angst, a pinch of violence, and lots of intense passion.
Rina spends her private days in London daydreaming about the next plot idea or laughing like an evil mastermind when those ideas come together.
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