They wanted power in order to bring peace, but power has terrible consequences.
Migo has become something different. After all, the best way to defeat a monster, is to become one, but he still doesn't know if this will give him enough power to save Katsi.
Katsi has successfully called lightning, but that brings with it a terrible destiny. The emperor has a great plan for her, but his earth-shattering plot is beginning to unravel, and she is the key.
Join in the epic final adventure as the Ringdweller Series comes to a close.
Brady was born in a stronghold at the base of the Rocky Mountains. He currently resides there with his wife, their two daughters, and a few domesticated house lions of a rare breed. He set out with the goal to write fantasy that anybody could read, with characters who face real life struggles. Everyone deserves to feel like there is hope.
This was an exceptional book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had everything you want in an epic fantasy. Political intrigue, fierce battles, mutants, shamans, magic, monster like creatures and an endearing slow burn romance. This was the final book of the Ringdweller series and it brought everything together in a very satisfying way. I cannot recommend this highly enough. If you like fantasy run and go get this book and trilogy.
I wish to thank the author, Brady Hunsaker, for an advanced reader copy of his book. The opinions in my review are voluntary and gladly given.
I don’t even know how to write this review. I received an ARC for an honest review and in all honesty, this trilogy is amazing and needs more recognition. I didn’t like the first book that much, but seeing as it is the first book in a new fantasy series that might be expected, however, I absolutely loved the second book as well as this one. Let’s get into it.
C H A R A C T E R S We got introduced to way more characters in this book, both villains and hero’s alike. Though I absolutely loved continuing exploring the main characters and seeing their development. I cannot describe how amazing they are and how much love I have for them. Their growth is truly amazing. Katsi is so amazingly strong and resilient, she keeps going and I absolutely loved her and Migo’s collective positive mindset even when things were super tough. I very much enjoyed seeing more of Hatan and the characters surrounding him, Emil and Rivar are so amazing and I nearly had a heart attack in the second book when I thought they were going to betray Migo (Brady knows what he did). I am super glad for Hatan, marrying the right woman. I knew it was going to be her and I’m so glad they had their happily ever after. I loved getting Shannon’s Pov, she gives warrior queen vibes and I’m all here for it. She’s so strong and wise as well, I really liked delving into her character. Loved Scales’ character as expected, he’s so fierce yet adorable. I was so sceptical of Ris but grew to love her, she gives off Baghra from Shadow and Bone and Allysad gives off Darkling from Shadow and Bone. Truly amazing characters though and their own story’s are just so amazing.
P L O T This book was wild ya’ll, I have no words. I was giggling one minute and then having a heart attack the next, no man, Brady knows how to freak you out. It was very well written, so descriptive I felt I was there with them. I cannot explain to you how much more exciting and scary this book if from the last two, the last two are child’s play compared to Broken Empire. Never felt this terrified for characters in my life. They were well and truly in a horrible predicament. Again, there was so much action and it was also nicely paced, it didn’t drag on, but wasn’t overwhelming either. The danger in this book is much greater than Allysad; I was constantly worried about betrayal and who to trust because yet again there was so much mystery to this book. There was yet again no dull moment in this book.
R O M A N C E Everything that happened between Katsi and Migo was chefs kiss 🤌🏻 The ending was amazing and I absolutely loved that Hatan got his own love story, he deserves it. It took longer than expected for Migo to admit his feelings but it was amazing regardless. Their love for each other is so great, and the fierce protection they have over each other is now the standard. I love them so much and I’m so happy with how it ended. It’s amazing to see how far they have come in only a matter of months.
It’s sad for me to say goodbye to this amazing world and characters, but i’m very satisfied with the ending of this trilogy. Very big applause to Brady on his debut. I hope people discover these and decide to read them and love them just as much as I did. Thank you Brady for the ARC’s!
Broken Empire was a great ending to an original and entertaining series. I really liked the world building and how the plot developed in this one. The battle scenes were really well explained and easy to follow. We learned more about the magic system together with the main characters and it was great to finally have some explanations.
It is visible how much the author’s writing improved through the series. There is a significant improvement in the flow of the different books and I’m here for it!
I particularly loved the sarcasm between the main characters, the pet lizard and Hatan. I found the later one to be such an interesting and well developed secondary character that at times it felt like he was the main character.
The romance in this book melt my heart. It’s exactly what I would expect from 2 awkward teenagers with self confidence issues that had to survive in a time of war. It was cute, relatable and not overly complicated, which I enjoyed.
That being said, I also have some critique about this book, namely: The assassination of the late king was what brought the entire story and it is mentioned multiple times. We end up knowing exactly who is responsible for it, but I wish there was more information about the executioner (who, until that point, we thought was a pacifist). The background on that would have been interesting to explore. Also, there is a point in the book where Migo leaves part of the troops behind so that they can protect the city in case of an invasion “or something”. With the level of strategic decisions and knowledge that Migo shows, I didn’t feel right that he would be “oh and they stay in case of an invasion or something”.
Overall, a lovely series that I really enjoyed reading and that I recommend to anyone who likes YA fantasy with amazing magic systems, a bit of politics and one of the best slow burn romances ever.
*An ARC was provided to me in exchange for an honest review*
First and foremost, I thoroughly enjoyed this series.
I can't say I'm familiar with this style of writing, but I really enjoyed it. It was unique and created a good experience by providing multiple POVs without being overwhelming. Lots of laugh out loud moments.
This series was so well written, and book 3 was such a great ending. The romance parts are executed so perfectly - there was definitely room for more, but I think the author wanted to keep it light and PG. I did get confused in the battle scenes, but I'm torn on if that is the writer's fault or my own - but this did not really hinder my enjoyment.
Specifics about the writing: - Chapters were short and sweet - Brady did a wonderful job at spacing out the chapters. - Chapter Titles! - So glad Brady did not job on the train of using basic "chapter 1, chapter 2..." etc. We have titles! - Banter was great, the speeches were great, and the love makes you want more! The few moments have a high impact, and I could not put this book down.
Okay. I enjoyed the characters. But tbh it’s written by a guy and I don’t need the detailed battle scenes that come with most guy authors. Lol. I’d like more detail about interpersonal relationships and less on the war.
I loved getting to be a beta reader for this book. I won't be surprised if Brady Hunsaker becomes very popular in the near future!
This series is fast-paced throughout, and the 3rd and final book is no exception. There are great themes in this book, and they are built right into the complex and intricate world. There are so many twists and turns that each chapter feels exciting! I never felt like I could trust anyone in the books!
I am still in awe of how indepth the world building is throughout these books. It is so creative. It reminds me of the thorough complexity of Brandon Sanderson worlds. The characters are endearing, and it is fun to watch them grow through the series.
I'll be on the lookout for more from Brady Hunsaker.
I don't normally do spoilers in my reviews, but I need to process, and this is the only way I know how. Lol so... Spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk!
I was so excited for this final installment of the Ringdweller series, and while everything was wrapped up nicely, I don't feel as though it was to my heart's content. The pros first: Action was fast paced and unpredictable. Migo killing the emperor in the first act was completely unexpected, and the conflict in Jehubal with the mutiny and subsequent crowning of Hatan as king was shocking. Those scenes kept me on the edge of my seat. The world building was on point, and no questions were left unanswered (though maybe some subplots were left open, but more on that in a minute). The character growth of Katsi and Migo felt organic and not rushed, though there were some problematic areas to me with their relationship (again, more on this later). The villains in this book were once again straightforward, but also there were twists and turns. There were allies who were actually traitors, and there were enemies who ended up being allies. I appreciate the thought out plot. Of course, the ending was happy. Migo and Katsi were together ruling the entire world and Hatan and Penym got a much deserved happy ending. So now the problems. From the beginning, it has slightly bothered me that Katsi and Migo are so young. I mean, I completely understand that they live in a post-apocalyptic world and therefore grew up much differently then most other children. But it's problematic for me that they are so young and act more maturely then their age. Then there is the matter of their marriage in this 3rd book. It's proposed so abruptly, and while we know that Migo loves Katsi, it wasn't entirely clear to me how much Katsi loves Migo until she suggests that they get married. Katsi has spent most of this series trying to grow her power, so it seems rather out of character for her to want to connect the shamans and the Marems through her ill-advised marriage to Migo. Some more love scenes would have been nice, to be honest. I don't think they even kissed more than once after being married. I know this isn't primarily a romance book, but if marriage is going to be a subplot, I think some swoony moments are in order. I enjoy clean romance books, but the swoon was seriously lacking in this book, compared to the first 2. The other main problem I had is that there are so many character perspectives being given. We read from Migo, Katsi, Shanon, Hatan, the Emperor, Hashivir (creator of the Waheshi), Ris, Lady Vasash, and Adrina. It just felt like too much. In some ways, I understood it, but there was just a lot going on that sometimes took away from the main events that really didn't hold my attention. There were a couple of scenes with Hashivir and then Lady Vasash that created some questions for me. I felt like i needed more backstory than what I was given. They were rushed perspectives, in my opinion and didn't add anything to the book. Hashivir's perspective could have been more enlightening, but it fell short for me. I had a harder reading this book then the 2nd. I don't enjoy that many character perspectives. I felt situations could have been handled differently and avoided using the other non-essential characters. The last problem for me was the final battle felt rushed. The battle between Migo and the emperor was intense, lasting several pages, but the battle between Hashivir and Migo was over so quickly. I would have loved more. So why am I giving it 4 stars? Well, I genuinely believe this book is well written. Despite some things that may be personal preference, Brady Hunsaker finished up his debut series well. I hope to see a few things differently as he grows as an author. But either way, ultimately, I enjoyed this series.
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YESSSSSSSSSSS! OMG! WOW! I.am.speechless...my mind can’t seem to stop screaming/chanting those three sentiments over and over and over again!
Give me a second while I try to rally in my thoughts and bring some coherency to this babbling review. Honestly I just want to write:
“THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! THIS SERIES IS AMAZING! IF YOU HAVEN’T READ IT YET THEN YOU ARE SERIOUSLY MISSING OUT!!! GO READ IT NOW!!!
BUT…I feel this book really deserves all the exclamations! Praise! And accolades!
If you are going to write an Epic Fantasy interwoven with swoony slow burn romance, THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!
I’m not going to go into too much of a summery. I don’t want to ruin all the awesomeness and unexpected twists, turns, and revelations of the first two books. Just know that Broken Empire does not disappoint in regards to plot twists, fantastical revelations, mysterious creatures, hidden identities, deception and betrayal! This final Ringdweller book has it all and then some…oh boy does it!
I want to give a huge shout out to Hunsaker for creating a story that did a fantastic job of creating a story that was filled with my least favorite emotion—angst (that’s right…I try to avoid angsty stories at all cost)-but made me love everything! EVERTHING ABOUT IT! I usually hate angst but I loved Hunsaker’s angst! I was written absolutely perfectly! It takes a real genius to take a trope I completely loath and make me wanting to read more of it! It was just so great!
Another thing Hunsaker is phenomenal at is balancing his epic story—believe you me! This trilogy is epic—with his sweet and swoony romance. I like me some romance.…ok, ok…I LOVE me some romance! And again Hunsaker did something I am often uncertain of. He wrote a sweet and swoony very very very slow burn romance that spanned all three books and didn’t actually conclude until the third installment and let me tell you something…IT WAS PERFECT! Normally I’m wanting my romances to be a little less slow burn…but…he was able to create this delicious tension and pull between Katsi and Migo and it was just sooooooo good!
Then there are a ton of spectacularly written side characters. I do love me a well written supporting character and Hunsaker created them in spades. From Scales—Katsi’s drakotah, or Hatan—Migo’s loyal and devoted cousins, to Ris who brought some mystery and uncertainly to the plot, or even some of the unexpected and unanticipated villians (no spoilers) they really brought this amazing series to life.
So yep…GO READ THE RINGDWELLER TRILOGY by BRADY HUNSAKER! Swoony Slow Burn Romance! Twisting, turning, angsty Perfection! And I couldn’t have enjoyed it anymore! It was AWESOME! AMAZING! And UTTER TRILOGY ENDING PERFECTION!
Still in awe of this universe, there is so much going on.
I am gonna struggle not to fill this with spoilers because I have a lot of thoughts, but here goes.
So book 3 opens with a character we didn’t haven’t encountered much, but it opens with her being an absolute BAD ASS so I am here for it. And her bad assert continues throughout.
Something that really stands out for my about our FMC is her willingness to accept that’s things aren’t always what you expect, that assumptions can be, and often are, wrong. Shes flexible and that impressive as hell after everything that’s shes been through.
Scales is pet goals and I want one desperately, and I love that our FMC talks to him and genuinely listens to his reaction to things, actually takes his instincts seriously. Because how often does an animal companion do it's BEST to warn their human friend who just ignores them!?
Now onto our MMC, our boy here has gone through the wringer, but despite all of that he is a pure soul. He’s in the middle of a…… lets just say, an uncontrollable magic induced rage….. and he is still outraged at that lack of protection for innocent citizens #goodguy
Early on in the series I thought I knew what the endgame was gonna be, but umm, yea it happened 35% of the way through, haha.
Now to get a bit serious, I think one of the things consistent throughout this series is that its not a type or group of people who are good or bad, its specific people from any group that can do good or bad, it's those that push too far from fear, anger and greed.
It really touches on themes of prejudice, as the story unfolds it really highlights that it’s the individual NOT their background or creed or beliefs.
My main man is still my main man. Even more so because of how true he is to himself, and how he accepts that people aren't perfect.
Our FMC & MMC just give absolute goals with some open communication, and with respect for each other coming before their own wants.
The series is FULL of amazing characters.
And this absolute gem of a quote…. “I am the storm”
Rating 3.5. As I mentioned with previous books in this series, the author excels at creative story telling. The magical power in the story grows a lot in this entry. And we are following more characters so the pacing is good. However, the prose is rather clunky and there is very little character development. At times, I was confused as to who was whom because so many of the characters are similar. In this story, the author works to tie things up. Migo, the former prince, has gone to search for the evil emperor, Malrabia. He spends time with the powerful shaman Nagesh and is transformed into a giant lizard like creature, a rare magical feat. Migo finds he can switch back and forth between a strong man and a fire breathing creature. He takes out Malrabia who has made the planet, Malahem, locked in place. So the giant desert area and cold areas will even out as the planet begins its rotation again. Meanwhile Katsi, the other main character, learns to fly and use lightning as a weapon from a magic worker, Daraden. Also, Hatan, who has taken the throne while Migo is gone, struggles against the enemies of the state. There are two magic workers who threaten the good people, as well as a magician who turns people into powerful, aggressive fighters called waheshi. They are difficult to kill. So Migo and Katsi have a rushed wedding, to consolidate the royal power. Then they work to gather forces against the waheshi. Migo nearly is killed from the difficult battle and Katsi is temporarily helpless against the enemy. But they do prevail. The magic includes potions and redirecting energy. The story also includes several feel good moments where love conquers all and misconceptions are dispelled. But the prose is at times rather odd. For example, He [Migo] is young, passionate, and impulsive, but also very careful and contemplative. There are hints of the Mistborn series in this work. I enjoyed most of the plot but the writing lacks finesse. It's very clear this is written by a novice.
I loved the final book in the Ringdweller trilogy; it was hands down my favorite of the three. The world building continues to be one of my favorite aspects of this story; as it is such a creative spin on a setting and so beautifully described. The twists and turns in this book had me devouring it as quickly as I could (I'm talking school pick up line, 5 pages here or there while cooking meals, etc...) because the twists were monumental, there were moments that will make you cheer for the MC's, and towards the end I kept checking how many pages were left because I was concerned about what was ACTUALLY going to happen.
The carryover villian from the second book gives such "morally gray" Darkling vibes in this book. He's wickedly powerful, yet due to his tunnelvisioned quest for power, he loses sight of what truly was right in front of him. As his power and hold over the planet is slowly revealed, you get glimpses of who he may have been once, or who he could have been if things were different. We could totally use a prequel to see what got him to this point.
I cannot say enough about Migo, the MMC. He is so honest, strong, selfless, and relentless in his defense and love for those around him that you can't help but root for him. His humility and consistent force of doing what is necessary, not what is easy shows that he's finally shaken the insecurities that he has carried most of his life and is embracing who he is, which makes him a powerful adversary.
Katsi is everything you would expect from a 17 year old FMC who carries the most potent magic the world has seen without knowing her true extent. She is trusting, honest, selfless, and still hilarious. She might carry the weight of the world on her shoulders, but she is also able to embrace and enjoy the everyday things in life as well.
Broken Empire was a great conclusion to the series, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Migo and Katsi once more find their ways back to each other, despite the many obstacles in their paths, but will they be able to save not only their loved ones, but the entire planet? The action and intrigue continues, overwhelming odds, with both unexpected betrayals and allies coming into to join the fray. Enemy shamans, monsters and world changes increase the suspense, with heartwarming friendships, banter and surprising magical twists thrown into the mix to keep the reader intrigued. I enjoyed seeing where Hatan’s journey took him, the growth in his character and how he interacted with others around him. Migo and Katsi’s emotional and mental growth was beautifully depicted as they matured into a formidable team, but gentled around the edges. Their moral fight to keep a hold over their new abilities and use them only for good, for protection, show their humanity and the battle of wills over right and wrong. The final battle did feel a tad rushed, but there was plenty of action and ‘will they, won't they win’ back and forth. The character endings were lovingly wrapped up with hints to their futures.
A well executed conclusion to the series.
I was fortunate enough to read this as an ARC book, all my opinions are my own.
Hunsaker's Ringdweller series, a YA clean romantic epic fantasy set in a fascinating alternate world of powerful magic, gets its final installment with "Broken Empire."
Continuing his breakneck pace of fantasy storytelling, Hunsaker made this a story I didn't want to put down until it was done, and I was satisfied. Of course, there are moments to breathe--reflections in the dingy pits of the dungeon or under the marvels in the sky--but the final book in the trilogy showcases a truly broken world. So much strife and resentment has grown from the actions of those who should have protected others, and so many relationships are broken. Not only is Jehubal in danger of crumbling to selfish power-mongerers, but the entire world, and most don't even hesitate to draw blood to get what they think they deserve.
Within this mad tapestry of manipulation and lies, Katsi and Migo can only trust each other, but before they can do that, they must find each other again, and save one another. A shaman and shaman-hunter...a homeless commoner and a scorned prince...how far they have come, together! If you love clean slow-burn romance underlying an epic story of the value of hope, trust, and faith in each other, then Hunsaker's Ringdweller series is for you.
Adoro esta saga, sin duda se volvió de mis favoritas en poco tiempo. Si debo calificarla por la saga en sí, le doy un 8/10. Por ratos peca de tener clichés de sobra, aunque eso sí los sabe manejar. La obra jamás se presenta como algo novedoso, si no más bien como una serie que recuerde a la narrativa de un video juego, y lo que promete cumple!! Pero lo que se lleva para mi los laureles es sin dudarlo ni pensarlo, son sus personajes tan vivos que en verdad empatizas, insisto no serán la novena maravilla, pero son sumamente carismáticos.
En cuanto a la calificación del libro en solitario, creo que es el segundo de la saga que más disfrute, principalmente porque me muestra más de Katsi y la cultura de los shamanes, aunque por otro lado, el final me deja un sabor amargo, no me gustó, cómo todo mágicamente se resuelve porque sí, de manera apresurada comparada con el resto de la historia que se cocina con calma, sin premura. Si solo tuviera que calificar este libro, sin su final un 8.5/10, con su final 6/10....
En verdad esperaba ver más del después de su gran victoria... incluso del querido Hatan modo no regente.
I just finished "Broken Empire" and am still processing all of the things that happened in this third installment of the Ringdweller Series. This book was jam packed with exciting plot points, between the politics, romance, combat scenes, family secrets and the war overall. From love to friendship to family (both blood and found) to betrayal, this book has it all.
Chapter 25 made me smile big time!
When I got toward the end of the book, I looked at the percentage of the story I had left and was wondering how Hunsaker would tie up all of his loose ends with the remaining fraction. He did so with numerous plot points in a way that didn't feel messy, and he adjusted his pacing to speed it up with the heightened stakes.
I enjoyed this series immensely and look forward to reading more from this author.
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, and I'm so glad that I did!
Okay, I get that the main focus of the story wasn’t romance, but seriously—Migo and Katsi’s relationship development was basically nonexistent. They went from one kiss in book one, to literally nothing in book two, and suddenly by book three they’re in love, married, and declaring each other their “hope”? The plot itself moved along well, but their relationship felt completely rushed and forced. I didn’t feel anything for them.
Same with Hatan and Penym. There was at least a bit more going on between them, but still not enough for me to believe that marriage made sense.
And honestly, even with the armlet, there’s just no way Katsi, with the minimal training she had, could’ve taken out ten thousand Waheshi with a single lightning strike.
The storyline, the magic system, and the worldbuilding were all really well done—but the finer details, relationship development, and character arcs just didn’t land for me.
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This is part 3 in the serie. So if you have not yet read the first 2, this contains spoilers.
At the end of book 2 Migo took the potion to become the Ashjagar. And Katsi is in the Castle working on her skills. But as time passes they seperatly come to know the truth about the Emperor. And the things he is hiding.
Migo wants to kill the Emperor and save Katsi from his grip. Katsi wants to become even more skilled with her powers and even blindly does things that are asked from here.
This book is so good! And keeps you hooked from start to Finish. Like the whole serie there are multiple POV's. So when Katsi and Migo are in Mazanib, you also know what is going on in Jehubal. Also the people you think you can trust, you can not, and the other way around. I highly recommend reading this sesie.
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Y’all!!! I finished this book while on a plane and I almost cried with no shame! All the quirky expressions we make while reading, I did that in my tiny little bucket seat: covering my face during impending doom and smiling during the romance.
Annotators be ready! I highlighted SO MANY beautiful quotes and perfect moments that almost had me yelling at my kindle.
Ugh! What an amazing way to wrap up the series! I enjoyed every word! I’m going to miss this world so much. Katsi and Migo stole my heart. Their relationship was so refreshing, especially during the last 25% of the book.
There are two romance subplots in the book. 1. Migo x Katsi: slow-burn, 1 kiss with more focus on emotions than physical sensations. 2. Hatan: love triangle,cinnamon roll (is he still a cinnamon roll if he’s a gentleman but has no problem 💀💀 enemies?)
This book was fast paced; I had such a hard time putting it down. Tropes you will find are grumpy x sunshine, morally gray MMC, “touch him and die” FMC, found family, political intrigue, betrayal, royalty, clean romance, magic, love triangle.
In all honesty, I was kind of disappointed at the pace of the third book. Compared to the second book, it goes really slow except for a few chapters here and there and the climax. With that said, the book is still amazing! I have enjoyed following the story line throughout all three books! Hunsaker did an amazing job making twists and turns that can be quite shocking! There's also the great quality of the romance, I loved that the relationship isn't perfect, but relationships never are. I also really enjoyed how Hunsaker brought the concept of imperfect characters to life because they become so relatable. Overall Hunsaker did an amazing job with this book, and it flows nicely from book two too book 3!
This series has an amazing build up! I was given an ARC of this book, and I am so grateful. I felt every book in this trilogy was even better than the previous. Although at times I had originally thought the characters had a bit of main character syndrome, by the last book I didn’t even care.
This book starts off right after the cliff hanger of the 2nd, and I am still reeling from it. I had no idea the male MC was going to literally change into a dragon-type-creature. It was crazy!
The main thing that made this book for me was the MCs. Their sarcasm, and witty banter, will instantly make you smile. I absolutely adore them and their chemistry. I loved the mix of sweetness, teasing, and hating. Enemies to lovers will always be a favorite troupe of mine, and this author did it so well. The enemies take their time to become lovers (three books worth of time) and I believed it 100% of the time. Honestly, this book is mostly a 4/5 for me in most ways, but these MC’s earned the book an extra star for me.
Moreover, plot build up in this story is so good. If you are looking for a story that has a developed world, and intriguing drive, you came to the right place.
I look forward to reading more by this author. And I plan on getting this book for my shelf!
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I received an ARC copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. For starters, I read the entire trilogy one after the other, for which I am very grateful. Brady Hunsaker does a great job of character development. His descriptions of people, places, and events made it very easy to picture as I read. Katsi and Migo, despite being constantly used by others for their own gain, were able to find themselves and grow into the heros that they needed to be. I found myself very invested in their story. It was a fast-paced fantasy, and full of adventure. And more often than not, the author did a great of job of leaving you wanting for more, whether it be the next book or the next chapter. I would definitely recommend.
4.5☆ This was a wonderful end to the series. I loved seeing the story continue to grow and shape. The readers get more answers to the magic system and the mysterious that Book 2 ended on. I will always love Scales and the MCs interacting together with banter and caring. The world building in this book and action scenes keep getting better and better. The romance is heartwarming and relatable to many readers. Overall, chef's kiss. Each character grows significantly throughout this series, and it was perfect. I'm sad to see this series end, but I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves YA fantasy and wants a good adventure with friendship and magic.
This is an excellent conclusion to the Ringdweller series. The action in each installment increases exponentially, and there are times in this book where events seem too dire for any chance of success. There are sinister plots and powerful magic at play, but I like that abilities have to be honed over time and at a natural pace. I really enjoyed the various POVs and seeing how everything ultimately comes together in the end.
Read this series for: 🗡️ Exciting action and adventure ⛈️ Intriguing elemental magic ❤️🔥 Clean, slow burn romance that does not distract from the plot 🦎 The coolest flying lizard companion
A balance of love, romance, plotting, and royal drama makes this series such an enjoyable read for me. Katsi and Migo are the kind of couple I would cheer for to rule the kingdom I live in. The characters interact in ways that include the reader in their family and make you truly care about the future of Jehubal and Mazanib as a whole. The prose is easy to read, meaning we aren't left behind in confusing magic lingo or tracing alliances. We can just sit on the edge of our seats and watch the story play out.
More than anything, I really enjoyed the ending. Despite all the chaos and death, there is still hope, love, and joy. :)
Broken Empire is the perfect final book in the Ringdweller Series. Brady Hunsaker does a great job at addressing everything I questioned in the previous two books, and the ending was phenomenal. Migo and Katsi continue to grow in their individual roles as well as together, and prove that love is worth fighting for.
‘I bleed for you. I breathe for you’ 🥵
Thank you for sending me an ARC so I could have the opportunity of reading this amazing series! I highly recommend it to all fantasy enthusiasts.
I enjoyed this conclusion. Hatan and Scales are still my favorites. The world building and magic system are both unique. The romantic relationships are sweet. If you are a Brandon Sanderson or fantasy reader, I would give this series a try. I'm excited to see how the writing improves with the next books that the author has planned.
Thank you to the author for the advanced reader copy of this book. This review is voluntarily written and the thoughts and opinions contained in this review are my own.
Knocked the 3rd and final book of this series out of the park. The development of the characters and the whole flow of the story is so well done. Scales of course is MY favorite and I love the toned down foul language, made me even switch out a few words of my own :)
All in all a must read for people who love romance that isn't perfect, and angst. :) Its a clean well written story that any age could read. If you like fantasy then run to read these.
Can't wait to see where your next series takes you sir!
This whole trilogy was spectacular but this last one was on another level! Never before have I gotten so frustrated to have a point of view switch in between chapters because I just wanted to keep going. Each storyline was done so well and tied together perfectly. I couldn’t help but rush through the closer I got to the end. This books is full of twists and turns and unexpected reveals that were just *chef’s kiss*. The pace continues to speed up without ever feeling rushed and you just can’t get enough.