A review by laurenjrichards
House of Bane and Blood by Alexis L. Menard

5.0

Oh my gosh I want to start off by saying that I LOVE this book. House of Bane & Blood is Peaky Blinder + Steam Punk + Magic. There’s a super interesting magic system with magic welders.

“We might have been rivals in our past, but we are together now. You are mine, and long as you are bound to me, I will do everything in my power to keep you safe.”

Camilla Marchese is going to be the heir to her families railroad on her 21st birthday, at least that was the plan until her brothers come up with a plan to marry her off to pay off a debt. Her brothers plan to marry her off to another family only for her families long term rivals/enemies give them a better deal for Camilla’s hand in marriage. Nicolai Attano’s family has been long time rivals of the Marchese and Camilla sees this marriage as a way to ruin the Attano’s. Nico wants help to find The Collector who has been kidnapping descendants and wants either Milla or her company to help. This is a classic enemies to lovers with absolutely amazing banter, dual POV, slow burn where you are begging them to finally get together.

“I couldn’t look away, even if I wanted to. He was my ruler and world and wicked purpose all in one.”

Like I said I absolutely loved this book, the banter between Milla & Nico is top tier. If you enjoy fantasy romance you will love this book.