I am so sad this series is over. I miss Vy and Rafe already.
ARC Review ❤️ Fulfilling Fate is the end of the trilogy, and oof, it went out with a bang. But it took some time to get there. Based on the blurb, I was expecting a chunk of the book to be about their time in Leeds, but for it to mainly be about returning to Northwing for war, but a large majority of the book was their life in Leeds. This isn't quite a complaint for me though, and here's why.
I really loved the Leeds part of the story, as it felt like Rafe and Vy's HEA, which I wanted to see so bad after the last two books (which was a span of several years). They needed and deserved that. I was also extremely happy that they were united very early in the book, almost immediately. They were finally able to just be together, with many of their closest friends, and build their life.
But, this part went on for a long time, and at some point I wasn't able to enjoy it as much, because I was waiting for the shoe to drop. For them to find out about Northwing. This happened over halfway through the book, and they didn't leave Leeds for several more chapters.
Then, the war with the shadows ended the book. It was intense, and happened SO fast. I had to reread several parts because so much was happening, and in so few chapters. I wanted more, because I'm left a bit confused on how exactly that ending came about, although I can't say much without spoilers.
Overall, I enjoyed it a lot. I adore Rafe and Vy, and all the side characters both old and new (except Luther, iykyk), and it was amazing being immersed in their world again. I would have enjoyed more of Kila (and her man), but maybe in future spin off books?!
And Tizmet. Who doesn't love a sassy dragon? I cracked up when Tizmet was mad at Rafe (one of many times, but he did threaten to remove her head) and she tasted him and said,
"Salty. Pre-seasoned." It was during a very tense, emotional moment, but I laughed hard anyway. Sweet Tiz always threatening to eat her Rider's mate. 😂
Lastly, I'm just gonna leave this quote here, said by Rafe, a man of very few words, which makes it all the more special.
"We don't look back and wish for better things. Our choices dictate our future, and we will walk the path we made with our heads held high. We don't let the 'what-ifs' weigh on our shoulders and pull us down. We can only move forward. Remember that, Vy. You're not a Dragon Rider. You're not a little woman to be tucked away in a cottage. You are Avyanna of Gareth, and you will face your fate, staring it straight in the eyes."