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The Broken Kingdoms #8
Reign of Stars and Fire
Nothing is as it seems. It never was.
With darkness spreading across the fae isles, the reluctant raven queen seeks the aid of Calista, the storyteller, and unwittingly falls into a dark tale of twisted fates. To save Ari from being lost in a fae sleep, Saga will reach into the past and uncover deadly secrets left behind by her brother, the last fate king.
Both Saga and Ari must unravel the lies of their world if they are to stand a chance at defeating the fiercest enemy yet.
But when their actions will end in the destruction of every kingdom, Saga and Ari must make a choice: risk the lives of those they love, or burn the world to save each other.
Return to the epic, passionate love story of Ari and Saga in the spicy new adult fantasy romance where fae Vikings come to life with heart-stopping battles, dangerous magic, and tantalizing romance.
With darkness spreading across the fae isles, the reluctant raven queen seeks the aid of Calista, the storyteller, and unwittingly falls into a dark tale of twisted fates. To save Ari from being lost in a fae sleep, Saga will reach into the past and uncover deadly secrets left behind by her brother, the last fate king.
Both Saga and Ari must unravel the lies of their world if they are to stand a chance at defeating the fiercest enemy yet.
But when their actions will end in the destruction of every kingdom, Saga and Ari must make a choice: risk the lives of those they love, or burn the world to save each other.
Return to the epic, passionate love story of Ari and Saga in the spicy new adult fantasy romance where fae Vikings come to life with heart-stopping battles, dangerous magic, and tantalizing romance.
416 pages, ebook
First published June 30, 2023
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L.J. Andrews
69 books6,738 followersWriting is a beautiful thing.
I consider myself blessed I'm able to do this for a living. I live for fantasy books as a reader and author. I adore books like An Ember in the Ashes, The Night Angel Trilogy, Harry Potter, The Great Library series...I could go on.
Before I write I have four young humans I keep alive and love them to the stars and back again. I live in Utah with my sexy husband, the kiddos, two paranoid dogs, and a sinister cat. Between finishing a second degree, running a business, and eating too much chocolate, I love writing early in the morning when no one is awake. If you can't tell, I basically function on caffeine.
I consider myself blessed I'm able to do this for a living. I live for fantasy books as a reader and author. I adore books like An Ember in the Ashes, The Night Angel Trilogy, Harry Potter, The Great Library series...I could go on.
Before I write I have four young humans I keep alive and love them to the stars and back again. I live in Utah with my sexy husband, the kiddos, two paranoid dogs, and a sinister cat. Between finishing a second degree, running a business, and eating too much chocolate, I love writing early in the morning when no one is awake. If you can't tell, I basically function on caffeine.
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November 28, 2025
"You ought to know, I realized I'm violently in love with you."
"You've only just realized this?"
I grinned. "As in, I think I will cause a great deal of violence in your name and there would not be a drop of guilt."
4.5 stars
There is just something about this series. It's not perfect by any means, but it's incredibly additicing and entertaining all the same.
This was probably the second best installment to this entire series. More action than its predecessor and a little more weight than some of the previous stories were lacking. This one really got into the juicy parts of the story and it just felt more epic than the others.
But this is still a mammoth of a storyline and these last couple books just don't do the main characters any justice. If anything, the first two couples should have had duologies and these last ones should have been trilogies. There is just so much more history and everything is coming to a head.
Ari and Saga are probably on par with Kase and Malin. Both couples were really entertaining, but I also had my individual issues with them, mostly the ladies.
But I think Calista and Silas are gonna be 🤌🏻 they only get one book so no time for fucking around ⚔️
"You've only just realized this?"
I grinned. "As in, I think I will cause a great deal of violence in your name and there would not be a drop of guilt."
4.5 stars
There is just something about this series. It's not perfect by any means, but it's incredibly additicing and entertaining all the same.
This was probably the second best installment to this entire series. More action than its predecessor and a little more weight than some of the previous stories were lacking. This one really got into the juicy parts of the story and it just felt more epic than the others.
But this is still a mammoth of a storyline and these last couple books just don't do the main characters any justice. If anything, the first two couples should have had duologies and these last ones should have been trilogies. There is just so much more history and everything is coming to a head.
Ari and Saga are probably on par with Kase and Malin. Both couples were really entertaining, but I also had my individual issues with them, mostly the ladies.
But I think Calista and Silas are gonna be 🤌🏻 they only get one book so no time for fucking around ⚔️
March 3, 2025
I think this is my favorite book in this series so far!! The way so many things connected in this book was insane. The plot and the world just continue to build and get more intricate and I love it!! I love Saga and Ari together so much. I’m nervous but excited to start the final book
November 17, 2024
I don’t want to give anything away about what made this book so special. But good lord. If you have read this series then you will know exactly what I’m feeling and what made *certain* chapters so special. I’m floored by how progressively better this series gets book after book.
December 23, 2024
the way LJ masterfully wrote these plot lines to intersect is INSANE to me.
this book felt like a love letter to the kings & queens we’ve journeyed alongside so far, as well as a perfect segue into the highly anticipated story of our best girl, Calista.
i’ll always be recommending this series from now on, so you might as well add it to your tbr now 🫶🏼
this book felt like a love letter to the kings & queens we’ve journeyed alongside so far, as well as a perfect segue into the highly anticipated story of our best girl, Calista.
i’ll always be recommending this series from now on, so you might as well add it to your tbr now 🫶🏼
May 28, 2024
This series is the best thing I’ve ever read.
February 18, 2025
4.5!!! The way everything wove together in this was!!! unreal!!!!
May 23, 2025
The wedding scene gave me all the warm and fuzzies seeing all my babies together! 🥰
December 23, 2024
The world binding in this series is just top tier. I’ve enjoyed these last books so much! The characters all have very distinct personalities and it’s so fun to see them all together
July 4, 2023
I was already obsessed with this series but this book just took my obsession a step further. Not only did I fall in love even more with these characters but this book was pretty spicy compared to previous books in the series. So many questions from previous books have been answered but sooo many more questions arose while reading this book. I cannot wait for the next book but I can’t help but be scared for what’s in store. I highly highly highly recommend this entire series. As always happy reading!
August 17, 2023
This book was everything we needed for the second last book of the series! I loved reading Ari and Saga's story unfold and the missing pieces of the past being filled in. This series never ceases to impress me with the beautiful world that L.J. Andrews has created and the fierce characters we have grown to love. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book to see how the story wraps up. Thank you so much to L.J. Andrews for the opportunity to read the ARC of this magical book. I loved every word she has written.
May 22, 2024
3.5 stars
This was super slow for me and it didn’t pick up until around 60%. I liked how all my favorite characters from the first books are in this, but I wasn’t really invested in Ari and Saga’s love story like I was for Valen and Elise or Kase and Malin. Overall an okay read, but I will take a short break before I jump into book 9 😮💨
This was super slow for me and it didn’t pick up until around 60%. I liked how all my favorite characters from the first books are in this, but I wasn’t really invested in Ari and Saga’s love story like I was for Valen and Elise or Kase and Malin. Overall an okay read, but I will take a short break before I jump into book 9 😮💨
August 14, 2025
This is the first book in this series that I really found a slog to get through. I can't put my finger on why but I just wasn't nearly as invested in the plot of this one and had to really force myself to keep picking it up and making progress.
There is one more book in the series and I'm hoping it's not the same as this one.
There is one more book in the series and I'm hoping it's not the same as this one.
July 4, 2023
So disappointed
I loved every book un thos series until this one. So bad, the majority of the book was riddles from the gates, on and on thoughts from Calista, all about the fates and the past etc, so little of it was actual characters talking about other things like battles and such. So boring I almost skipped finishing it, took me a few days because it was so dull.
I loved every book un thos series until this one. So bad, the majority of the book was riddles from the gates, on and on thoughts from Calista, all about the fates and the past etc, so little of it was actual characters talking about other things like battles and such. So boring I almost skipped finishing it, took me a few days because it was so dull.
July 16, 2025
So many plotlines collide in this book. Perfection.
March 27, 2025
FIVE FREAKING STARS I CANT BELIEVE THIS BOOK WAS WILD WAS AMAZING WAS INTRIGUING WAS MYSTERIOUS WAS EVERYTHING AND ALSO SAD AND I was at the edge of my freaking feet every single second of this book with all the stuff that was happening and the fates and the tales and the fights and the love ugh i love these characters so so much IM OBSESSED WITH THIS WORLD !!
never thought ari and saga's story could be this wholesome and sad and adventurous but this book definitely beat the others WOW how everything kinda comes together in this?? how since the beginning the big villain was all the same damn i was speechless and AMAZED AND SO GOOD I LOVE IT!!
ari and saga's bond is so unbreakable and seeing the other couples too and their love and their children and all was so wholesome AND my heart is full i love my family, they're definitely all a big family always there for each other no matter what and will fight against anyone who wants to harm them i love them and this series definitely has a found family!! right now i know my top 5 fave characters of these series, valen and elise are number one period, then ari and halvar are second i just can't pick one so deal with it then third is definitely kase, malin and eryka and gunnar and also calista tho i need to read her book so definitely see hmm fourth is saga and ash then fifth niklas and tor and i mean all the characters who fought who still come back to fight the battles and help and are part of this big amazing family own my heart tho i think this is my top 5 tho it might change on the last book so I will do a better one in my review so yeah!!
ari and saga's journey was so powerful, I mean all the couples went through hell until they get their happy ending but damn saga and ari from enemies to "forced" marriage to soulmates was IMMACULATE i didn't thought they could own me this much but they do, ari isn't really surprising because i love him since he first appeared in the second book so not surprised but saga definitely surprised me and i love that, she grow so much and she's finally herself and the best and the baddest i mean power couple for sure, all of them are but yeah ari and saga deserve the world and so happy for them finally together and happy and with a kingdom and their extended family!! now im ready for calista's book and to know more about her and the west kingdom, im so so intrigued ugh let's go!!
never thought ari and saga's story could be this wholesome and sad and adventurous but this book definitely beat the others WOW how everything kinda comes together in this?? how since the beginning the big villain was all the same damn i was speechless and AMAZED AND SO GOOD I LOVE IT!!
ari and saga's bond is so unbreakable and seeing the other couples too and their love and their children and all was so wholesome AND my heart is full i love my family, they're definitely all a big family always there for each other no matter what and will fight against anyone who wants to harm them i love them and this series definitely has a found family!! right now i know my top 5 fave characters of these series, valen and elise are number one period, then ari and halvar are second i just can't pick one so deal with it then third is definitely kase, malin and eryka and gunnar and also calista tho i need to read her book so definitely see hmm fourth is saga and ash then fifth niklas and tor and i mean all the characters who fought who still come back to fight the battles and help and are part of this big amazing family own my heart tho i think this is my top 5 tho it might change on the last book so I will do a better one in my review so yeah!!
ari and saga's journey was so powerful, I mean all the couples went through hell until they get their happy ending but damn saga and ari from enemies to "forced" marriage to soulmates was IMMACULATE i didn't thought they could own me this much but they do, ari isn't really surprising because i love him since he first appeared in the second book so not surprised but saga definitely surprised me and i love that, she grow so much and she's finally herself and the best and the baddest i mean power couple for sure, all of them are but yeah ari and saga deserve the world and so happy for them finally together and happy and with a kingdom and their extended family!! now im ready for calista's book and to know more about her and the west kingdom, im so so intrigued ugh let's go!!
October 3, 2024
This book was beautifully written. There was so much thought put into this entire series and this book really showcases the authors talent. Everything is starting to come together and I am loving it.
January 24, 2024
Ok i still really love the gang- and i love the stories of all the different characters but when it comes to the villains- those don’t need to be dragged out. i have started the next already and LOVING the flash forward.
February 4, 2025
No notes just amazing
This book was by far my favorite one thus far of the series.
The world building on this whole series is so magical. Also the magic system on this one was so wonderful. Learning of the connection Saga and Ari have to the land was beautiful.
Saga and Ari are so adorable on this one. Saga fighting to get Ari back and Ari fighting his own battle while asleep had me on edge. Their love is so wholesome. Their dream experience is so steamy. Loved seeing how wicked Ari was and how they just couldn’t get their hands off each other. Their connection is truly beautiful and how they were always meant to be together 😩. The spice 🌶️ is mild to medium with a few scenes but never too much.
The found family was a whole other level on this one and one of my top favorites ive ever read. We get to see Saga open up to friendship but also see all the kingdoms unite and have eachothers back. Omg just so well done!
The ending was epic. Calista being an heir. Saga and Ari always being fated. And them now being King and Queen. The broken kingdoms history being a lie Riot created to protect the royal line. Hodag dying 😩.
The epilogue was also so good. Seeing all of them 10 years later with all the children was so freaking cute. And seeing how each child has magic of their own. And most importantly Calista being called to sing a song 😱😱😱.
This book was by far my favorite one thus far of the series.
The world building on this whole series is so magical. Also the magic system on this one was so wonderful. Learning of the connection Saga and Ari have to the land was beautiful.
Saga and Ari are so adorable on this one. Saga fighting to get Ari back and Ari fighting his own battle while asleep had me on edge. Their love is so wholesome. Their dream experience is so steamy. Loved seeing how wicked Ari was and how they just couldn’t get their hands off each other. Their connection is truly beautiful and how they were always meant to be together 😩. The spice 🌶️ is mild to medium with a few scenes but never too much.
The found family was a whole other level on this one and one of my top favorites ive ever read. We get to see Saga open up to friendship but also see all the kingdoms unite and have eachothers back. Omg just so well done!
The ending was epic. Calista being an heir. Saga and Ari always being fated. And them now being King and Queen. The broken kingdoms history being a lie Riot created to protect the royal line. Hodag dying 😩.
The epilogue was also so good. Seeing all of them 10 years later with all the children was so freaking cute. And seeing how each child has magic of their own. And most importantly Calista being called to sing a song 😱😱😱.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2025
First, I can tell you it would not have taken me this long but life got in the way of me actually reading the final 50 pages or so. This got me from page one, when it started with Valens POV. You can really tell that her writing style improved so much between the first book and this one, much like the ToG series.
There’s so much I enjoyed about this book. Ari and Saga I think are my favorite couple, though I do love Valen 😍, the banter between these two is what really made it for me. I enjoyed trying to figure out what all the fates written meant for characters, and I was right on a few! I think someone in book club mentioned that Calista is the fourth queen and before it was even really confirmed in the book, I knew it had to be true. I also find it interesting that really none of the main characters really wanted a crown, yet they are all wearing one, so I think Calista will be much of the same.
My only grievance, Ari had Davorin RIGHT THERE. Right freaking there. I know he was beating himself up about it, but you know, he should 🤣
I’m excited to see how this all wraps up and move on to her other books!
There’s so much I enjoyed about this book. Ari and Saga I think are my favorite couple, though I do love Valen 😍, the banter between these two is what really made it for me. I enjoyed trying to figure out what all the fates written meant for characters, and I was right on a few! I think someone in book club mentioned that Calista is the fourth queen and before it was even really confirmed in the book, I knew it had to be true. I also find it interesting that really none of the main characters really wanted a crown, yet they are all wearing one, so I think Calista will be much of the same.
My only grievance, Ari had Davorin RIGHT THERE. Right freaking there. I know he was beating himself up about it, but you know, he should 🤣
I’m excited to see how this all wraps up and move on to her other books!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 13, 2025
I have to say this is a beautifully haunting tale woven with aching hearts, impossible choices, and the kind of love that dares to defy destiny. With lyrical prose and emotionally raw moments, this book delivers tension, betrayal, and redemption in equal measure. A powerful continuation that grips your soul and refuses to let go—perfect for readers who crave romance steeped in sacrifice and magic.
May 28, 2024
LJ Andrews is a genius. This book is a beautiful masterpiece, a testament to interwoven plot lines, and overall a stunningly fantastic read.
I am not ready for this series to be over…
I am not ready for this series to be over…
July 22, 2024
I really loved how the author made all of these books come together and I am not even finished! But it does make sense as to why all of the kingdoms were going through what they were! A nice little bow on this series for sure.
I LOVE ARI AND SAGA. They are my favorite
I LOVE ARI AND SAGA. They are my favorite
December 17, 2024
ONE MORE!!!
January 1, 2025
frothing at the mouth like a rabid dog every time kase eriksson (👁️🫦👁️) is mentioned/appears like pavlov would be so smug about it
December 3, 2025
This series has its hooks in me 🥰 I can’t remember the last series I’ve been this invested in where I was so excited and sad to read the last book (since SJM prob). Here we go!!
April 23, 2025
Better, but now I just want to get to the end.
I enjoyed this one and all of its parts, of which there were many. Yet, I’m really excited to just get to the end because this story feels like it’s been dragging on for an eternity. 😂
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I enjoyed this one and all of its parts, of which there were many. Yet, I’m really excited to just get to the end because this story feels like it’s been dragging on for an eternity. 😂
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March 3, 2025
3.5/5.0
The same nail-biting, can’t-put-down story, I just didn’t connect as closely with Saga and Ari and I have the previous couples. Only one more book to go in this fabulous series, though!
The same nail-biting, can’t-put-down story, I just didn’t connect as closely with Saga and Ari and I have the previous couples. Only one more book to go in this fabulous series, though!
October 28, 2025
Good grief. Ari and Saga’s story continues. Things are getting crazy. I loved the character development, the plot, the FAMILY REUNION!!! These families are 🔥!!!! I love that they all play a part.
This villain can go to hell. 😂😂
Can’t believe broken kingdoms is almost done. This book was SO GOOD. And it’s setting up EVERYTHING for the finale 😭😭😭
This villain can go to hell. 😂😂
Can’t believe broken kingdoms is almost done. This book was SO GOOD. And it’s setting up EVERYTHING for the finale 😭😭😭
July 13, 2023
keeps getting better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Turn back if you haven’t read the other books in the series!
I stumbled upon the broken kingdom series a little bit ago, back when there was
only two books out and we got to the end of book 3 and I was devastated that Elise and Valen’s story was over. But then I was taken over by Malin and Kase and their story and growth and I thought again how can I ever love any characters anymore than I do with Elise and Valen, and Malin and Kase? But then enters Ari and Saga and man I don’t know if I will be able to survive the impending end of this series.
I have always loved Ari’s character from the time he entered back in the northern kingdom. He’s funny, sarcastic, smart and witty. I was so worried how this story would go after he was put into the fae sleep. The relationship that Saga and Ari built was so raw and deep. Both characters have painful pasts but they were able to find each other. It was perfect torture waiting for them to be reunited. When they are together though, they are a force to be reckoned with.
Of course my anxiety through this book was sky high. My mind racing through scenarios and questions. I had to stop myself from speed reading to get to the next piece of information. There is a lot to take in. So much interconnection from book to book and through all the characters and I LOVED it!
And the banter! The banter between all of the characters is perfect. The characters use sarcasm and witty remarks to help get through some of the worst tragedy they’ve experienced.
Not one character in any of these books is left unscathed. Everyone has their demons that they’re not proud of, but each and every one of these characters is working to make a better place for them and their loved ones to live.
I am so excited for book 9 In August. It will be bitter sweet seeing how these stories wrap up.
Quotes:
“Pick her over me, Stieg,” I whispered. “If it comes to that, I’m asking as a friend, pick her over me.”
“I need your mouth screaming my name soon, sweet menace. I need you to come apart, because I can’t wait to feel you around me much longer.”
“Saga was worth my every breath, my every heartbeat. She was not a love I simply felt in my heart, she was a love I tasted, one trimmed on every thought, every touch yearned to be hers.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Turn back if you haven’t read the other books in the series!
I stumbled upon the broken kingdom series a little bit ago, back when there was
only two books out and we got to the end of book 3 and I was devastated that Elise and Valen’s story was over. But then I was taken over by Malin and Kase and their story and growth and I thought again how can I ever love any characters anymore than I do with Elise and Valen, and Malin and Kase? But then enters Ari and Saga and man I don’t know if I will be able to survive the impending end of this series.
I have always loved Ari’s character from the time he entered back in the northern kingdom. He’s funny, sarcastic, smart and witty. I was so worried how this story would go after he was put into the fae sleep. The relationship that Saga and Ari built was so raw and deep. Both characters have painful pasts but they were able to find each other. It was perfect torture waiting for them to be reunited. When they are together though, they are a force to be reckoned with.
Of course my anxiety through this book was sky high. My mind racing through scenarios and questions. I had to stop myself from speed reading to get to the next piece of information. There is a lot to take in. So much interconnection from book to book and through all the characters and I LOVED it!
And the banter! The banter between all of the characters is perfect. The characters use sarcasm and witty remarks to help get through some of the worst tragedy they’ve experienced.
Not one character in any of these books is left unscathed. Everyone has their demons that they’re not proud of, but each and every one of these characters is working to make a better place for them and their loved ones to live.
I am so excited for book 9 In August. It will be bitter sweet seeing how these stories wrap up.
Quotes:
“Pick her over me, Stieg,” I whispered. “If it comes to that, I’m asking as a friend, pick her over me.”
“I need your mouth screaming my name soon, sweet menace. I need you to come apart, because I can’t wait to feel you around me much longer.”
“Saga was worth my every breath, my every heartbeat. She was not a love I simply felt in my heart, she was a love I tasted, one trimmed on every thought, every touch yearned to be hers.”
March 5, 2024
This might be the best series of books I've ever read. The way they line up to unfold a bigger story at the end! Talk about a good plot and phenomenal character development. Sad I'm on the last book :(
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