Gemma and Leonidas are preparing the city for the gladiator tournament of the decade. They are trying to stop Leo’s evil brother Milo from bringing the world crashing to its knees. The world is breathing down their necks - full of intrigue and darkness and the threat of impending death.Like the cherry on the sundae, Gemma’s court isn’t afraid to show its contempt and distrust of the man she has chosen to love. Because the Marracones are wicked and deceitful and of course if he grew up cradled to the bosom of a nest of vipers, he deserves their loathing.Will Gemma and Leo’s love be strong enough to survive all the odds against it?This is a fast-paced romantasy full of political intrigue, suspense, fierce battles and a full cast of characters you want to see find happiness. In the last book of the Gargoyle Queen trilogy we see Gemma finally come into her full power and recognize the bond between she and the stone guardians of he homeland, the hidden properties of tearstone and liladorn, and what it means to gove your life to protect those you love. I cannot wait to read the next book set in this world!World Building: 5 StarsCharacters: 5 StarsPlot Development: 5 StarsSpice Level: 3 Chili Peppers (2 open door scenes- fairly explicit)