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Today I’m unboxing the Illumicrate exclusive edition of Lord of Ruin by K.M. Enright—the highly anticipated sequel to Mistress of Lies. If you loved the first book’s dark political intrigue and blood magic, this second installment goes harder on every front. This Royal hardback comes with exclusive features, and I’m showing you everything that makes this edition stand out.
Lord of Ruin picks up six months after the failed coup in Mistress of Lies. Shan LeClaire struggles under her new role as Royal Blood Worker, forced to darker methods as the nation’s blood supply dwindles. Samuel is trapped in the political machine, breaking from Shan to rescue Isaac from the King’s dungeons. But Isaac’s freedom comes at a cost—dangerous magic has transformed him from man to monster, and embracing that darkness might be the only way to stand against the Eternal King.
This is vampiric blood magic, cutthroat politics, and a polyamorous romance that gets more intense in every way. The stakes are higher, the action is heavier, and the romance has serious heat. If you’re familiar with the Anne Rice comparisons from book one, this sequel leans into that darkness while adding Filipino vampiric folklore and genuinely visceral violence. This isn’t cozy fantasy—it’s adult dark fantasy that earns its content warnings.
In this video, I’m walking you through the Illumicrate exclusive features, the stunning cover art, and what makes this special edition worth adding to your collection if you’re already invested in The Age of Blood series.
If you’re building a dark fantasy collection or you love vampire political intrigue with trans representation and polyam romance, hit subscribe for more unboxings and fantasy deep dives. Comment if you’ve read Mistress of Lies or if you’re waiting for the full trilogy before diving in—I want to hear where you’re at with this series.
Links to Lord of Ruin:
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Lord of Ruin by K.M. Enright (Illumicrate Exclusive)
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