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A Legacy of Storms and Starlight #3
A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning
To living free.
Held captive after a failed attack to take down her enemies, Zylah is determined to uphold her vow—for herself, and for those terrorised by the monsters set loose across Astaria.
In her darkest hour she dreams of only two things: revenge, and to be reunited with those she’s lost. As dark powers rise to stand against her and time runs out, Zylah must find the strength to escape and call upon old allegiances, even the most unlikely ones if both humans and Fae are to be free. Taking down an ancient Fae might very well cost Zylah her life—a fate she has long since accepted.
But will her legacy be freedom, or will it be the downfall of the Fae?
Held captive after a failed attack to take down her enemies, Zylah is determined to uphold her vow—for herself, and for those terrorised by the monsters set loose across Astaria.
In her darkest hour she dreams of only two things: revenge, and to be reunited with those she’s lost. As dark powers rise to stand against her and time runs out, Zylah must find the strength to escape and call upon old allegiances, even the most unlikely ones if both humans and Fae are to be free. Taking down an ancient Fae might very well cost Zylah her life—a fate she has long since accepted.
But will her legacy be freedom, or will it be the downfall of the Fae?
554 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2024
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Victoria J. Price
9 books495 followersVictoria lives on England’s breathtaking south coast. She loves fairy tales, myths and legends, and grew up creating stories both in words and pictures. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her exploring with her husband and their two dogs, swimming in the English Channel and trying her hardest not to unalive her out of control collection of house plants.
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September 6, 2024
I received a gifted copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the book tour hosted by Lovebookstours.
A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning is the third and final instalment to the series, and I couldn't read through the pages fast enough.
Book two left us at quite the cliffhanger and picked up not long after that cliffhanger took place. Zylahs character has matured and transformed so much in this book and has become someone not to trifle with. Holt still has my heart, and what happens to him in this book crushed my heart at times. The twists in this book were outstanding, and I didn't see them coming at all. The word building and scene setting were absolutely amazing and so visual throughout the book, especially the maze! We do meet some fearsome monsters in this book : enormous spiders, a half woman half spider, a 3 headed water Serpent, and more, so be prepared for your skin to crawl.
The ending to the book was beautiful, and the battle scene was very captivating, realistic, and heart-pounding to the end. There is some spice in this book, but it doesn't take over from the story and doesn't feel it's there just for the sake of it - it connects to the story.
Thank you, Victoria, for another breathtaking story - I can not wait to see what journey you take us on next!
A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning is the third and final instalment to the series, and I couldn't read through the pages fast enough.
Book two left us at quite the cliffhanger and picked up not long after that cliffhanger took place. Zylahs character has matured and transformed so much in this book and has become someone not to trifle with. Holt still has my heart, and what happens to him in this book crushed my heart at times. The twists in this book were outstanding, and I didn't see them coming at all. The word building and scene setting were absolutely amazing and so visual throughout the book, especially the maze! We do meet some fearsome monsters in this book : enormous spiders, a half woman half spider, a 3 headed water Serpent, and more, so be prepared for your skin to crawl.
The ending to the book was beautiful, and the battle scene was very captivating, realistic, and heart-pounding to the end. There is some spice in this book, but it doesn't take over from the story and doesn't feel it's there just for the sake of it - it connects to the story.
Thank you, Victoria, for another breathtaking story - I can not wait to see what journey you take us on next!
September 12, 2024
I love this trilogy with my whole heart and will always recommend it to people, but if I am being 100% honest, this one could have been a little bit shorter for my taste. I can´t even really place it, but something felt like it dragged a little bit towards the middle/ending of the book. Otherwise it was as wonderful as the other two were.
August 10, 2024
Thank you to the author for providing me with e-ARC of the book. I am choosing to leave a review, and all my thoughts are my own honest ones.
I devoured this like the other two, but I can say that this one is my fav hands down of the entire series. The way that things developed in the story from start to finish was exquisite. My heart hurt for a good portion of the book for so many reasons, but that just proves how absolutely invested I was.
Zylah, my beautiful FMC has put in the work to GROW. She has come such an incredibly long way from who she was in book 1. She has made plenty of mistakes that she regrets both in regards to herself and others, but she continues to push forward. I am so incredibly proud of the fact that she is giving herself more grace and allowing herself to feel everything, no matter how intense the pain. Zylah's dedication to both herself, the cause, and Holt was nothing short of admirable. Baby girl was put through the wringer but she came out on top.
HOLT THE ABSOLUTE LOVE OF MY LIFE. THE MOST GREENFLAG IN FANTASY AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL. He is pure perfection and there is simply no other way to put it. In all seriousness, Holt's journey was also done impeccably well like Zylah. Both are complex characters with so many internal struggles and flaws, but they are always on a continuous journey towards growth. I will admit that there were multiple times where I had the strongest urge to fight the author because why are you putting my precious through so much. This beautiful fae endures so much through all 3 books, but he remains one of the most kind and strong characters ever. Holt is the literal freaking standard no arguments about any of it. I scream into my pillow at the mere thought of him.
I did not expect this one to be full of such ANGST. Zylah and Holt have taken soooo long to get to where they are and as much as it hurt, I loved every second of it. Victoria really made us work for this beautiful romance between these two characters. Their devotion to one another and patience they demonstrate with one another is the epitome of true love. They both did the necessary work individually and as a pair to get to their HEA. Holt and Zylah trust each other and demonstrate unconditional love for one another with every interaction. You can really feel the passion between them amidst the stares, the small touches, and especially during the spicy scenes ( Holt you absolutely FERAL fae male youuu, your game always sends me into rabid shockk!). In conclusion, their story of longing, regret, and unconditional love will be one of my faves ever.
The cast of characters in this is definitely some of my faves. Not only are they incredibly diverse, but they each bring such an important element to the overall story. I love all of the representation that Victoria placed here and the work done towards building an inclusive world in fantasy. Victoria wrapped up everything quite nicely.
This was my first series by Victoria and I will definitely be reading whatever she produces next. I really recommend this to anyone looking for a complex story with believable characters and a patient kind of love.
I devoured this like the other two, but I can say that this one is my fav hands down of the entire series. The way that things developed in the story from start to finish was exquisite. My heart hurt for a good portion of the book for so many reasons, but that just proves how absolutely invested I was.
Zylah, my beautiful FMC has put in the work to GROW. She has come such an incredibly long way from who she was in book 1. She has made plenty of mistakes that she regrets both in regards to herself and others, but she continues to push forward. I am so incredibly proud of the fact that she is giving herself more grace and allowing herself to feel everything, no matter how intense the pain. Zylah's dedication to both herself, the cause, and Holt was nothing short of admirable. Baby girl was put through the wringer but she came out on top.
HOLT THE ABSOLUTE LOVE OF MY LIFE. THE MOST GREENFLAG IN FANTASY AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL. He is pure perfection and there is simply no other way to put it. In all seriousness, Holt's journey was also done impeccably well like Zylah. Both are complex characters with so many internal struggles and flaws, but they are always on a continuous journey towards growth. I will admit that there were multiple times where I had the strongest urge to fight the author because why are you putting my precious through so much. This beautiful fae endures so much through all 3 books, but he remains one of the most kind and strong characters ever. Holt is the literal freaking standard no arguments about any of it. I scream into my pillow at the mere thought of him.
I did not expect this one to be full of such ANGST. Zylah and Holt have taken soooo long to get to where they are and as much as it hurt, I loved every second of it. Victoria really made us work for this beautiful romance between these two characters. Their devotion to one another and patience they demonstrate with one another is the epitome of true love. They both did the necessary work individually and as a pair to get to their HEA. Holt and Zylah trust each other and demonstrate unconditional love for one another with every interaction. You can really feel the passion between them amidst the stares, the small touches, and especially during the spicy scenes ( Holt you absolutely FERAL fae male youuu, your game always sends me into rabid shockk!). In conclusion, their story of longing, regret, and unconditional love will be one of my faves ever.
The cast of characters in this is definitely some of my faves. Not only are they incredibly diverse, but they each bring such an important element to the overall story. I love all of the representation that Victoria placed here and the work done towards building an inclusive world in fantasy. Victoria wrapped up everything quite nicely.
This was my first series by Victoria and I will definitely be reading whatever she produces next. I really recommend this to anyone looking for a complex story with believable characters and a patient kind of love.
August 12, 2024
Rating: 5✨
Spice: 2.5🌶
Thank you to the author & Nerd Fam, as well as Behind the Pages Author Services for the eARC opportunity. This review is voluntary & honest.
To sum up this book in a few words, it was an emotional roller coaster that made your heart ache deeply in some parts, but also made your heart soar from happiness in others. Victoria truly created something magical with this book & series overall. I can guarantee these characters & their stories will stay with you even once you have finished it all.
Zylah is a character whose growth & journey you absolutely love & feel proud of by the end. Her strength & hope are things that no matter how difficult & heartbreaking things got, she never lost. Her love, throughout her whole journey, was an unwavering force; for both the one that fills her heart with never-ending happiness & adoration and also her found family & loved ones who fought alongside her for a better world & future. She truly is an FMC that may end up in your list of all-time favorites. Her journey was not an easy one, but the ending to her story was definitely fulfilling & will have you feeling all different types of emotions all at once.
Holt, the love of my life. This man is an MMC that is such a GREEN FLAG & I was here for it. Seriously, the love I have for him knows no bounds. HE MAKES ME GO ALL TYPES OF FERAL. The things this man says will have you melting into a puddle. That aside, Holt’s journey in this book & series was also not an easy one, but his love, devotion, loyalty & strength never faltered. He is a selfless leader, a fierce warrior & a man who loves profoundly. There were events in this book that tugged at my heartstrings & had me wanting to protect him at all costs. If I could have somersaulted into this book & fought alongside him, I WOULD HAVE. He is a character that will forever be in my list of all-time favorites, & his journey will forever be one I keep close to my heart. If you’re preparing to start this book/series, get ready to fall/fall deeper in love with this man!
Holt & Zylah’s love story is definitely one of my favorites. They are a couple who you can just tell are meant to be. Their passion, devotion & love for one another is one that defied all odds & obstacles. You cannot help but absolutely love them. The side characters in this story are characters you also end up falling in love with, whose stories you become wholly invested in. The found family aspect in this series is also one you slowly feel yourself also becoming a part of. This book had angst that hit you deep in the heart, but I’m an ANGST LOVER so I was here for the PAIN. This world Victoria created is one you fully immerse yourself in & end up having a hard time saying goodbye to. I 100% recommend this book & series, so read it if you haven’t already & become absolutely in love with it with me! 💜
Spice: 2.5🌶
Thank you to the author & Nerd Fam, as well as Behind the Pages Author Services for the eARC opportunity. This review is voluntary & honest.
To sum up this book in a few words, it was an emotional roller coaster that made your heart ache deeply in some parts, but also made your heart soar from happiness in others. Victoria truly created something magical with this book & series overall. I can guarantee these characters & their stories will stay with you even once you have finished it all.
Zylah is a character whose growth & journey you absolutely love & feel proud of by the end. Her strength & hope are things that no matter how difficult & heartbreaking things got, she never lost. Her love, throughout her whole journey, was an unwavering force; for both the one that fills her heart with never-ending happiness & adoration and also her found family & loved ones who fought alongside her for a better world & future. She truly is an FMC that may end up in your list of all-time favorites. Her journey was not an easy one, but the ending to her story was definitely fulfilling & will have you feeling all different types of emotions all at once.
Holt, the love of my life. This man is an MMC that is such a GREEN FLAG & I was here for it. Seriously, the love I have for him knows no bounds. HE MAKES ME GO ALL TYPES OF FERAL. The things this man says will have you melting into a puddle. That aside, Holt’s journey in this book & series was also not an easy one, but his love, devotion, loyalty & strength never faltered. He is a selfless leader, a fierce warrior & a man who loves profoundly. There were events in this book that tugged at my heartstrings & had me wanting to protect him at all costs. If I could have somersaulted into this book & fought alongside him, I WOULD HAVE. He is a character that will forever be in my list of all-time favorites, & his journey will forever be one I keep close to my heart. If you’re preparing to start this book/series, get ready to fall/fall deeper in love with this man!
Holt & Zylah’s love story is definitely one of my favorites. They are a couple who you can just tell are meant to be. Their passion, devotion & love for one another is one that defied all odds & obstacles. You cannot help but absolutely love them. The side characters in this story are characters you also end up falling in love with, whose stories you become wholly invested in. The found family aspect in this series is also one you slowly feel yourself also becoming a part of. This book had angst that hit you deep in the heart, but I’m an ANGST LOVER so I was here for the PAIN. This world Victoria created is one you fully immerse yourself in & end up having a hard time saying goodbye to. I 100% recommend this book & series, so read it if you haven’t already & become absolutely in love with it with me! 💜
July 8, 2024
I devoured the other two books in this series earlier this year in quick succession and was impatiently waiting for this one to be released. When I saw I could read an advanced copy I jumped at the opportunity!
This book is full of “didn’t see that coming”, betrayals and utter and complete devastation. It will break and mend and break you again.
The spice factor is 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
Who did this to you?
Family betrayal
Pet companion
Fae & Magic
Favorite quotes:
“Wherever we go next I’ll find you” 😭😭😭
Chapter 44 absolutely broke me to pieces.
This book is full of “didn’t see that coming”, betrayals and utter and complete devastation. It will break and mend and break you again.
The spice factor is 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
Who did this to you?
Family betrayal
Pet companion
Fae & Magic
Favorite quotes:
“Wherever we go next I’ll find you” 😭😭😭
Chapter 44 absolutely broke me to pieces.
August 16, 2024
“I have loved every version of you…And I will love every version of you to come. No matter what tomorrow brings.”
“This is your legacy. The life you’ve been fighting for. Make it count.”
“We defied the odds in the end. Didn’t we?”
“To living free.”
__________________________
Reaching the end of a series you love is an incredible thing, but it’s also so bittersweet. This series is truly one of the greats in my book and a world I’ll slip back into any and every time I need a comfort read.
The first book consumed my thoughts, the second took my breath away, and the conclusion branded Zylah, Kopi, and the entire crew onto my heart for years to come.
This book was a hard-fought battle uphill that sent you careening over the top and all the way back down to the end. But my gosh it was a well-won happily ever after!!
There were multiple occasions that I was swooning, laughing, reaching for a cold drink to cool off, and then crying all in the same chapter. So many callbacks from throughout the entire series were wrapped up with new twists to make this a (literally) breathless ride to the very end. Every last character shone off the page and I would burn the world for them all, no questions asked. And don’t even get me started on the romance!! My heart might not ever recover…
I couldn’t have asked for a better send off for Zylah and her friends. I already miss them all so much and can feel a reread coming on VERY soon. If you somehow haven’t read this series yet, then take this as your sign to start right now!!
Thank you so much Victoria J. Price for allowing me to read this book early, and congratulations on completing this fantastic series!!
“This is your legacy. The life you’ve been fighting for. Make it count.”
“We defied the odds in the end. Didn’t we?”
“To living free.”
__________________________
Reaching the end of a series you love is an incredible thing, but it’s also so bittersweet. This series is truly one of the greats in my book and a world I’ll slip back into any and every time I need a comfort read.
The first book consumed my thoughts, the second took my breath away, and the conclusion branded Zylah, Kopi, and the entire crew onto my heart for years to come.
This book was a hard-fought battle uphill that sent you careening over the top and all the way back down to the end. But my gosh it was a well-won happily ever after!!
There were multiple occasions that I was swooning, laughing, reaching for a cold drink to cool off, and then crying all in the same chapter. So many callbacks from throughout the entire series were wrapped up with new twists to make this a (literally) breathless ride to the very end. Every last character shone off the page and I would burn the world for them all, no questions asked. And don’t even get me started on the romance!! My heart might not ever recover…
I couldn’t have asked for a better send off for Zylah and her friends. I already miss them all so much and can feel a reread coming on VERY soon. If you somehow haven’t read this series yet, then take this as your sign to start right now!!
Thank you so much Victoria J. Price for allowing me to read this book early, and congratulations on completing this fantastic series!!
August 17, 2024
What she was sure of was the haunting silence left in his absence. The hollowness inside her where she should have felt him.
4.5⭐️
*ARC review*
First of all, many thanks to Victoria for sharing this arc and story with me. For the last three years I’ve read magnificent story Victoria created and i loved every second of this journey.
I was not prepared for this book, i remembered how the book two ended but i think much brain decided to erase painful memories, brain decided but third book recalled everything.
So we are starting this story in a captivity, our body is hurting and most importantly our soul and heart are crashed. How can you move forward when your partner, your second half is no longer with you and you can’t change it? Realistically, you cannot but you must. Cause there is a war and you need to stop the bad guy from destroying everything.
This book was a very good mix of adventures (we had endless maze full of creatures, nightmares and dangers), reunions and betrayals, family time and fighting for the better future even of you might lose your life. But everything is worth it if you can change the fate of the whole world.
I felt too much when i was in the world Victoria created: heartbreak, hurt, longing, joy and sadness. So much but it was amazing. The final 10% of the book was raw nerve with plot twists, last fight and acceptance of the fate.
If you haven’t tried this series, i think you should. It was a great romantic fantasy with interesting plot, intriguing lore and cute brave animal companion.
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Arc copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5⭐️
*ARC review*
First of all, many thanks to Victoria for sharing this arc and story with me. For the last three years I’ve read magnificent story Victoria created and i loved every second of this journey.
I was not prepared for this book, i remembered how the book two ended but i think much brain decided to erase painful memories, brain decided but third book recalled everything.
So we are starting this story in a captivity, our body is hurting and most importantly our soul and heart are crashed. How can you move forward when your partner, your second half is no longer with you and you can’t change it? Realistically, you cannot but you must. Cause there is a war and you need to stop the bad guy from destroying everything.
This book was a very good mix of adventures (we had endless maze full of creatures, nightmares and dangers), reunions and betrayals, family time and fighting for the better future even of you might lose your life. But everything is worth it if you can change the fate of the whole world.
I felt too much when i was in the world Victoria created: heartbreak, hurt, longing, joy and sadness. So much but it was amazing. The final 10% of the book was raw nerve with plot twists, last fight and acceptance of the fate.
If you haven’t tried this series, i think you should. It was a great romantic fantasy with interesting plot, intriguing lore and cute brave animal companion.
——-
Arc copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
July 31, 2024
Wow wow wow! This book was so incredibly! I was lucky enough to get an ARC book for the conclusion of this series and I am so thankful I did because I would not have been able to wait! Sooo much happened in this book! Zylah had an incredible journey from start to finish! I cried multiple times through this book and I did not see the twist at the ending coming! I highly recommend this series for anyone who loves fantasy series with a bit of romance and spice! This was such a great conclusion to this amazing series and tbh I’m so sad it’s over!!
August 19, 2024
◦ I've received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ◦
⮞ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⮜
Zylah Has undergone many changes from the very first book. In this book, she's so much stronger and fights until the very end, and her transformation makes her even more of a badass FMC.
Holt - While we didn't have that many scenes with him this time, the scenes we had were quite emotional and badass at the same time.
It was nice seeing some of the previous characters and how they've grown.
⮞ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⮜
The labyrinth in which a part of the story is happening has been taken out of my darkest nightmares and made into a book. In general spiders and everything related to them creep me so much - but the world-building, even tho creeped me out and made me shudder, was brilliantly made. It felt so realistic, the monsters, the spiders, the darkness they left me speechless.
⮞ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝/𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝 ⮜
The ending of A Legacy of Storms and Starlight series has a beautiful happy ending! It took me a few days to finish it because it is a chunky book, but even tho is a long book it kept me entertained. The world-building even tho the spiders were creeping me out, was realistically made. It legit made me feel in the same spot as the FMC. Gasping at the monsters she was encountering, shuddering at the events she was going through, and the romance was the reward after all the hell the FMC had gone through.
⮞ 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞/TW ⮜
We've got a few spicy scenes in the book. I'd say the smut in the book is round 3 pepper flames - you get enough details but is more on the soft porn side than the raunchy xxx type of smut. There are spiders in the story, which are my worst nightmare, they did trigger me but the whole story was worth to read it.
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⮞ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⮜
Zylah Has undergone many changes from the very first book. In this book, she's so much stronger and fights until the very end, and her transformation makes her even more of a badass FMC.
Holt - While we didn't have that many scenes with him this time, the scenes we had were quite emotional and badass at the same time.
It was nice seeing some of the previous characters and how they've grown.
⮞ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⮜
The labyrinth in which a part of the story is happening has been taken out of my darkest nightmares and made into a book. In general spiders and everything related to them creep me so much - but the world-building, even tho creeped me out and made me shudder, was brilliantly made. It felt so realistic, the monsters, the spiders, the darkness they left me speechless.
⮞ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝/𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝 ⮜
The ending of A Legacy of Storms and Starlight series has a beautiful happy ending! It took me a few days to finish it because it is a chunky book, but even tho is a long book it kept me entertained. The world-building even tho the spiders were creeping me out, was realistically made. It legit made me feel in the same spot as the FMC. Gasping at the monsters she was encountering, shuddering at the events she was going through, and the romance was the reward after all the hell the FMC had gone through.
⮞ 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞/TW ⮜
We've got a few spicy scenes in the book. I'd say the smut in the book is round 3 pepper flames - you get enough details but is more on the soft porn side than the raunchy xxx type of smut. There are spiders in the story, which are my worst nightmare, they did trigger me but the whole story was worth to read it.
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August 16, 2024
A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning is a beautiful conclusion for A Legacy of Storm and Starlight trilogy!
The book started right after the ending of the previous book, it took a while for me to be able to follow the plot because honestly I didn’t remember much about what happened in the previous book…
Since there’s no recap of the previous events, I would highly suggest re-reading the 2nd book before diving into this one to avoid confusion and better understanding o the story and its characters.
Once I remembered some of it, it was easy for me to get sucked into the story.
Zylah, Holt and their friends’s has gone through so much but I admire their tenacity to continue fighting for their freedom.
This book is a lot more action-packed, a lot of battles and show of power which is written very well. The last few chapters especially are quite intense, it was a bitter sweet ending but overall I feel satisfied with how things got wrapped up in the end.
This trilogy has been an epic adventure filled with secrets, betrayal, love, heart-break, and hope. As a whole trilogy, I definitely enjoyed the storyline.
I’m really looking forward to read more books by this author in the future!
I received an advanced review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: Violence, confinement, torture
The book started right after the ending of the previous book, it took a while for me to be able to follow the plot because honestly I didn’t remember much about what happened in the previous book…
Since there’s no recap of the previous events, I would highly suggest re-reading the 2nd book before diving into this one to avoid confusion and better understanding o the story and its characters.
Once I remembered some of it, it was easy for me to get sucked into the story.
Zylah, Holt and their friends’s has gone through so much but I admire their tenacity to continue fighting for their freedom.
This book is a lot more action-packed, a lot of battles and show of power which is written very well. The last few chapters especially are quite intense, it was a bitter sweet ending but overall I feel satisfied with how things got wrapped up in the end.
This trilogy has been an epic adventure filled with secrets, betrayal, love, heart-break, and hope. As a whole trilogy, I definitely enjoyed the storyline.
I’m really looking forward to read more books by this author in the future!
I received an advanced review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: Violence, confinement, torture
July 25, 2024
The last book left us with the most tragic cliffhanger that had me harassing the author through her Instagram dms multiple times a week begging for the final installment and it paid off because I was given the amazing opportunity to read the ARC of A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning.
Thank you to Victoria J. Price and her marketing team!
REVIEW
“Poison and lies. You said it yourself. They are one and the same.”
First and foremost, I don’t read spice and so when I find myself skipping pages and the rest of the plot falls short, it’s very obvious that the book depends on the explicit scenes to keep you engaged.
This series is NOT that at all.
What a book. While it definitely was filled with moments that broke my heart entirely in two, the question that kept coming up for me was “Can a heart break from happiness? From relief?”
Apparently the answer to that question is 100% yes, it can, and it will if you are anything like me. I won't say more on that to avoid spoilers.
While in the last two books we see a Zylah who frequently lost hope and either shut her feelings out completely or succumbed to the spiral of guilt and shame and grief, both often putting her in high risk situations and dangers she couldn’t see or seem to care about when her own mind was her enemy, in ALOWAR you see her begin to accept those feelings. Not hiding from them but rather letting herself feel them but also control them and give them their due weight but no more than that.
We see her begin to forgive herself and understand that freedom comes with a price. A hefty sum that each person around her has the right to take on and any consequences that follow are not her own fault, but rather they have a right to them. To own them and to deem the goal worthy of them.
There were some moments where I felt like maybe something was too convenient but that feeling could also be because everything has so constantly gone wrong for everyone, especially Zylah, so my hope was probably a little impacted lol. So maybe take that comment with a grain of salt.
Throughout this whole adventure, Zylah never loses hope and even when she has every reason not to persevere, she does. All of it truly in the name of love. Ah, but I don’t mean just a romantic love, no. Zylah, along with the rest of our characters, are propelled by an incessant love towards their world. Their future generations. Others. They are propelled by the centuries-long desire that has often been the root of so many changes in our real world: The desire for a better world, a better reality, not just for us but for everyone we share this planet with.
It left me wondering, once again, who paid with their lives for our access to a voice? To change? For the right to not live under oppression and totalitarianism?
While full of the romance and fantasy elements we have all come to love, this series truly is an insight into what it costs to truly hold onto hope and how freedom can come at the cost of sacrifice and bloodshed of people that, while we may never know personally, nonetheless thought of us.
Thank you to Victoria J. Price and her marketing team!
REVIEW
“Poison and lies. You said it yourself. They are one and the same.”
First and foremost, I don’t read spice and so when I find myself skipping pages and the rest of the plot falls short, it’s very obvious that the book depends on the explicit scenes to keep you engaged.
This series is NOT that at all.
What a book. While it definitely was filled with moments that broke my heart entirely in two, the question that kept coming up for me was “Can a heart break from happiness? From relief?”
Apparently the answer to that question is 100% yes, it can, and it will if you are anything like me. I won't say more on that to avoid spoilers.
While in the last two books we see a Zylah who frequently lost hope and either shut her feelings out completely or succumbed to the spiral of guilt and shame and grief, both often putting her in high risk situations and dangers she couldn’t see or seem to care about when her own mind was her enemy, in ALOWAR you see her begin to accept those feelings. Not hiding from them but rather letting herself feel them but also control them and give them their due weight but no more than that.
We see her begin to forgive herself and understand that freedom comes with a price. A hefty sum that each person around her has the right to take on and any consequences that follow are not her own fault, but rather they have a right to them. To own them and to deem the goal worthy of them.
There were some moments where I felt like maybe something was too convenient but that feeling could also be because everything has so constantly gone wrong for everyone, especially Zylah, so my hope was probably a little impacted lol. So maybe take that comment with a grain of salt.
Throughout this whole adventure, Zylah never loses hope and even when she has every reason not to persevere, she does. All of it truly in the name of love. Ah, but I don’t mean just a romantic love, no. Zylah, along with the rest of our characters, are propelled by an incessant love towards their world. Their future generations. Others. They are propelled by the centuries-long desire that has often been the root of so many changes in our real world: The desire for a better world, a better reality, not just for us but for everyone we share this planet with.
It left me wondering, once again, who paid with their lives for our access to a voice? To change? For the right to not live under oppression and totalitarianism?
While full of the romance and fantasy elements we have all come to love, this series truly is an insight into what it costs to truly hold onto hope and how freedom can come at the cost of sacrifice and bloodshed of people that, while we may never know personally, nonetheless thought of us.
August 2, 2024
My heart aches after reading this book! Zylah went through so much, she again proves how strong she is, not only physically but also mentally. I don't think I would have survived the things she went through, I definitely would have broken down.
This book picks up after the end of book two, but we are still in the gray zone about a certain character. I don't want to give to many spoilers, but holly shit what a book was that! It was a roller-coaster full of emotions and action. This book was the perfect conclusion for this trilogy, it even had some plottwist I didn't saw coming!
If you love Fae, slow burn, tension, rebellion and mysteries, you definitely should pick up this amazing trilogy!
Last but not least I want to thank the author for providing me with an earc.
This book picks up after the end of book two, but we are still in the gray zone about a certain character. I don't want to give to many spoilers, but holly shit what a book was that! It was a roller-coaster full of emotions and action. This book was the perfect conclusion for this trilogy, it even had some plottwist I didn't saw coming!
If you love Fae, slow burn, tension, rebellion and mysteries, you definitely should pick up this amazing trilogy!
Last but not least I want to thank the author for providing me with an earc.
August 14, 2024
I was so happy to receive an ARC of this book - I LOVED it! What an amazing conclusion to this series. Victoria did a fabulous job of wrapping up Zylah's story. While I am sad to say goodbye to my beloved characters, I am also happy to know where each character's story led them. While my heart was broken and put back together many times throughout Zylah's journey, it was well worth it! I loved watching Zylah's strength, determination, and growth throughout this series. And, of course, I could not get enough of Kopi! I would highly recommend this book (and series) for anyone who loves found family, slow burn, battle scenes, and wants to read about a fierce FMC on a journey of self-discovery!
August 29, 2024
I’m obsessed with this series. Each book is so exciting and different from the others. The author really succeeds in keeping me hooked. The story is filled with twists and turns.
This third book made me experience all kinds of emotions. The description of Zylah’s feelings was so realistic that I had difficulty reading a few chapters (the spider, the narrow tunnel). The world building and the characters of this story are perfect.
I really loved reading this trilogy and the only thing I regret is knowing that I will never be able to read it for the first time again.
-𝘛𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦-
This third book made me experience all kinds of emotions. The description of Zylah’s feelings was so realistic that I had difficulty reading a few chapters (the spider, the narrow tunnel). The world building and the characters of this story are perfect.
I really loved reading this trilogy and the only thing I regret is knowing that I will never be able to read it for the first time again.
-𝘛𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦-
January 30, 2025
A solid 3.5⭐️
This is one of the only romantasy serieses where the mated pair felt real and selfless, not just for each other but their friends and their goal of freedom for everyone in their kingdom. The main character’s growth throughout the series culminated in a beautiful ending.
My issues with the story were twofold: there were SO MANY names and places to remember. I read this last book quite awhile after the second so this may have been a nonissue if I read them closer together. Secondly, the story slogged for awhile. It was still good and necessary info, but it was slow. I pushed through it and the ending was worth it.
This is one of the only romantasy serieses where the mated pair felt real and selfless, not just for each other but their friends and their goal of freedom for everyone in their kingdom. The main character’s growth throughout the series culminated in a beautiful ending.
My issues with the story were twofold: there were SO MANY names and places to remember. I read this last book quite awhile after the second so this may have been a nonissue if I read them closer together. Secondly, the story slogged for awhile. It was still good and necessary info, but it was slow. I pushed through it and the ending was worth it.
August 28, 2024
Nice Ending
I thought this was a lovely ending to the trilogy, I did struggle with the first half and skimmed a lot of it, but the second half was wonderful and a great ending to the story.
I thought this was a lovely ending to the trilogy, I did struggle with the first half and skimmed a lot of it, but the second half was wonderful and a great ending to the story.
August 31, 2024
Amazing series!
Victoria writes so beautifully!! I was glued to this series from the beginning and I couldn’t be more impressed. Character building, plot, twists, unexpected romance, found family. She CRUSHED it. Best unexpected series I’ve read. If you like ACOTAR this series is for you!
Victoria writes so beautifully!! I was glued to this series from the beginning and I couldn’t be more impressed. Character building, plot, twists, unexpected romance, found family. She CRUSHED it. Best unexpected series I’ve read. If you like ACOTAR this series is for you!
September 6, 2024
Final book: I loved most of it except the ending.
The last scenes were very basic and lacking the richness of the beginning of the book, it felt a little as if the author rushed to finish the story. I do love the book as a whole tho, and I will still recommend it. The story was great and I went through all three books in no time.
The last scenes were very basic and lacking the richness of the beginning of the book, it felt a little as if the author rushed to finish the story. I do love the book as a whole tho, and I will still recommend it. The story was great and I went through all three books in no time.
May 17, 2024
I had the wonderful opportunity to beta read this novel and just wow. I can’t wait for it to be in the world! A wonderful conclusion to a fantastic Romantasy trilogy.
February 9, 2025
"I have loved every version of you."
I loved reading about Zylah and following her journey on discovering herself. She's also very lucky with how supportive her mate was in everything she did.
I loved reading about Zylah and following her journey on discovering herself. She's also very lucky with how supportive her mate was in everything she did.
July 11, 2024
I do not know what Victoria J. Price puts in her books, but I am emotionally unwell after finishing the final book in the Legacy of Storms and Starlight. From the first page, I feel like I buckled up and went zero to seventy-five and I didn't have time to catch my breath until the end of the book. Victoria kept the plot racing along as she tossed in emotional torment, plot twists, *gasp*-worthy moments, action, and adventure from start to finish.
The characters:
I have always been a fan of Zylah as a main character. She is I loved getting to see her vulnerability shine through at key moments. She is powerful, raw, and real. Victoria has this great way of keeping Zylah a strong character, even as the sky is legitimately falling in around her. Zylah deals with some massive challenges in this final book -- from escape attempts, to deal with the loss of Holt, to the physical and emotional changes. Her journey reaching its final conclusion was a wonderful experience.
I have always loved her relationship from Holt (that absolute cinnamon roll). Even given the challenges the couple faces in this book, their enduring connection always manages to be at the center of who they are. I loved that how much trust and support is built into the whole relationship. It is just such a wonderful love story -- and it stays with you.
The plot:
This high-speed roller coaster is finally bringing us to conclusion. All of those plot points that have been building over the last two books *finally* explode in this book. Long-standing secrets revealed, family ties unearthed, loss and grief mixed in with triumph and victory.
I am a little bit heartbroken this series is over, but I cannot wait to read Victoria J. Price's next book.
The characters:
I have always been a fan of Zylah as a main character. She is I loved getting to see her vulnerability shine through at key moments. She is powerful, raw, and real. Victoria has this great way of keeping Zylah a strong character, even as the sky is legitimately falling in around her. Zylah deals with some massive challenges in this final book -- from escape attempts, to deal with the loss of Holt, to the physical and emotional changes. Her journey reaching its final conclusion was a wonderful experience.
I have always loved her relationship from Holt (that absolute cinnamon roll). Even given the challenges the couple faces in this book, their enduring connection always manages to be at the center of who they are. I loved that how much trust and support is built into the whole relationship. It is just such a wonderful love story -- and it stays with you.
The plot:
This high-speed roller coaster is finally bringing us to conclusion. All of those plot points that have been building over the last two books *finally* explode in this book. Long-standing secrets revealed, family ties unearthed, loss and grief mixed in with triumph and victory.
I am a little bit heartbroken this series is over, but I cannot wait to read Victoria J. Price's next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 9, 2025
I’d probably rate this a 3.5 because I hate memory loss tropes but I enjoyed where it ended up. The series was a great fantasy series rec that I would definitely recommend to people who read and liked acotar.
Plot line got a little convoluted for me at times but not bad
Plot line got a little convoluted for me at times but not bad
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2024
Honestly, I think this is one of the first series where the second book was my favorite.
However, this final book in the trilogy was pretty solid.
Full RTC on August 26 on my IG
However, this final book in the trilogy was pretty solid.
Full RTC on August 26 on my IG
July 26, 2024
Thank you to the nerd fam and Victoria j price for the gifted ARC!
This was a great conclusion to this series—from what I remember, I enjoyed this more than the first two books. I do wish the author had included a recap since it’s been so long since the last book released—I was a bit confused for a lot of the book since it had been so long since reading the last book, despite it being an enjoyable read.
The romance in this was good, and I always love getting a HEA at the conclusion of a romantasy series. I didn’t see the plot twist at the end coming.
Overall, I did enjoy this, but I think I would’ve rated it higher and connected with the characters more if I’d remembered more from the first two books. That’s also just a me problem and wouldn’t affect anyone reading this book directly after the first two.
This was a great conclusion to this series—from what I remember, I enjoyed this more than the first two books. I do wish the author had included a recap since it’s been so long since the last book released—I was a bit confused for a lot of the book since it had been so long since reading the last book, despite it being an enjoyable read.
The romance in this was good, and I always love getting a HEA at the conclusion of a romantasy series. I didn’t see the plot twist at the end coming.
Overall, I did enjoy this, but I think I would’ve rated it higher and connected with the characters more if I’d remembered more from the first two books. That’s also just a me problem and wouldn’t affect anyone reading this book directly after the first two.
September 17, 2024
I was chosen as an ARC reader for this book and I am still so honored.
Victoria, you did it again! I am truly obsessed with Zylah and Holt and the entire storyline. I love the world building in this trilogy. I love the character development. I love the history and magic system!
I won't lie, watching the characters really struggle during this book was heart wrenching. But I knew they had the resolve to push past it all! This will most definitely be a series I read over and over again.
Being the end of the series, I was worried I would be left wanting or with a page of questions and loose ends. But nope! Everything felt calm and still again.
A Legacy of Storms and Starlight is a 5-star series that I will never stop talking about.
Victoria, you did it again! I am truly obsessed with Zylah and Holt and the entire storyline. I love the world building in this trilogy. I love the character development. I love the history and magic system!
I won't lie, watching the characters really struggle during this book was heart wrenching. But I knew they had the resolve to push past it all! This will most definitely be a series I read over and over again.
Being the end of the series, I was worried I would be left wanting or with a page of questions and loose ends. But nope! Everything felt calm and still again.
A Legacy of Storms and Starlight is a 5-star series that I will never stop talking about.
December 31, 2024
I loved the first two books and had high hopes for this one, especially after the cliffhanger ending we were left on in the previous book. Sadly I found myself disappointed. If I’m honest, I found this was a slog to read and the fact it took me three weeks to get through it says it all.
My main issue is that I felt like the book was too long and as a result the pacing too slow. It needed editing down significantly to make it punchier where the middle section dragged. The main battle happened about 130 pages before the end which didn’t give enough time to tie up all the loose ends satisfactorily.
Zylah has been to hell and back suffering both physically and emotionally. So much happens to Zylah in this series and whilst I appreciate there are casualties of war it begun to feel a little depressing as the story continued. Even the ending didn’t feel satisfying for Zylah especially when it came to her eyes.
I’m pleased Zylah and Holt got their happy ever after, but the journey to get there in this book was painful. I am not a massive fan of a trope the author used and felt like it was added as a plot device to create drama. I did however appreciate the role reversal from book two with Zylah giving Holt space and time to heal from his own trauma.
I have loved this series from the very first sentence and whilst I wasn’t overly keen on the final book I would still recommend the series. If you’re looking for your next romantasy series this could be one to pick up if you love all things fae with hidden identities, forced proximity, touch her and die, who did this to you and found family.
My main issue is that I felt like the book was too long and as a result the pacing too slow. It needed editing down significantly to make it punchier where the middle section dragged. The main battle happened about 130 pages before the end which didn’t give enough time to tie up all the loose ends satisfactorily.
Zylah has been to hell and back suffering both physically and emotionally. So much happens to Zylah in this series and whilst I appreciate there are casualties of war it begun to feel a little depressing as the story continued. Even the ending didn’t feel satisfying for Zylah especially when it came to her eyes.
I’m pleased Zylah and Holt got their happy ever after, but the journey to get there in this book was painful. I am not a massive fan of a trope the author used and felt like it was added as a plot device to create drama. I did however appreciate the role reversal from book two with Zylah giving Holt space and time to heal from his own trauma.
I have loved this series from the very first sentence and whilst I wasn’t overly keen on the final book I would still recommend the series. If you’re looking for your next romantasy series this could be one to pick up if you love all things fae with hidden identities, forced proximity, touch her and die, who did this to you and found family.
April 9, 2025
This series started off so strong for me, I was absolutely capitaved and in love. While I did still enjoy my time with these books, I felt like I loved each one just a little bit less as they went on.
The beginning of this book started off strong. I loved the aspect of the maze and the labyrinth. But things kind of tapered off pretty quickly from there.
My biggest issues are as follows:
I hate amnesia tropes. They never work well for me, and it always feels kind of like a cop out for authors to just rehash prior books in the series. This was no different for me.
There were huge lulls in this book where not a lot happened. The same conversations. The same longing glances. The same arguments. Over and over, and I got bored.
I will say that overall, I’m super happy with where the series ended up. The conclusion to the series was perfect. There was so much world building and so many different characters to follow that I really did fall in love with the atmosphere.
The beginning of this book started off strong. I loved the aspect of the maze and the labyrinth. But things kind of tapered off pretty quickly from there.
My biggest issues are as follows:
I hate amnesia tropes. They never work well for me, and it always feels kind of like a cop out for authors to just rehash prior books in the series. This was no different for me.
There were huge lulls in this book where not a lot happened. The same conversations. The same longing glances. The same arguments. Over and over, and I got bored.
I will say that overall, I’m super happy with where the series ended up. The conclusion to the series was perfect. There was so much world building and so many different characters to follow that I really did fall in love with the atmosphere.
August 12, 2024
I couldn't rush faster to start this book! After the cliffhanger, and my heart in tatters, I NEEDED this book as much as my lungs need oxygen! And my nailbiting commenced immediately! The way this author camouflages her plot, I have no idea what to expect next. Except to expect the completely unexpected, the jaw dropping kind of unexpected. And good grief was I holding my jaw with both hands at times!
We pick up the story straight after the last book, Zylah is trapped, barely alive, everything she valued, all she'd loved, brutally siphoned from her but she doesn't lie back and accept the atrocities commited to her and others, she fights back with everything she has at her disposal, which frankly, isn't much. And that's why I adore her character, she's no shrinking wallflower, she's smart, she's fierce and feisty, her pain only makes her more determined to do something, anything, to get out of her predicament. And because of how the author snagged me from book 1 with these captivating characters, I could only root for all of them, even the one person who betrayed Zylah and Holt, I honestly wanted him to be ok, to be redeemed, that's how magnificently this author crafts her characters, they slivered like shards under my skin, embedded firmly. So wraught with, well heck, everything, I was crying before I got to a fifth of the book....but I can do neither Zylah nor Holt justice to even try to capture who they are, what they are, what they experience, except to say that few characters I've come across had the ability to encapsulate me so thoroughly. With Fae and humans at odds with each other, war brewing and blowing in all directions, deception, lies, a devious plan concocted by devious entities, characters I came to love, characters I willingly cried over, characters I'd blast into the heavens in anger at their betrayals, and unexpected aid from those I reviled, this story caught me in its spider web, no amount of begging from anyone could compel me to disentangle myself from it's clutches, I savoured every word, every moment to the max!
Oh my word, I KNOW I said this plot was magnificent but HECK!!! The truth when it came to light was NOTHING like I expected! That revelation at the final battle NOTHING could have prepared me for! I felt as though the author had attached me to a device and was pulling and pulling and pulling at me! As I was about to snap, the device itself snapped and hit me soundly in the face! Like WTH just happened??? She uses her creative artistry of the unexpected, to plonk me on my butt! To see Holt so broken almost broke me! To FEEL Holt and Zylah, all that they go through, alone, together, in pain, in love, in anguish, dear lordie, my heart was at risk of never beating again! At one scene towards the end, the disbelief of the situation Zylah and Holt find themselves in, wrenched a huge NOOOOO, from me! The depth of their love so pure, so consuming, it threatened to consume me. Heck, this series consumed me! I was at the mercy of the author, I was thrown every which way, I was tugged and pulled into this world, a world so packed to the brim with so called gods and greed and power, of an enlightenment that warmed me from head to toe, to a love that swelled my heart almost to bursting, to a feeling of immense and overwhelming joy, a sense of right. Just as Holt said to Zylah, "you put me back together again", so too did the author put me back together again, ever so skilfully.
One of the things that stands out to me is how the author crafted aspects of physical disability, aspects of being "other than the norm", be it a lack of sight, a lack of hearing, even a lack of walking, into a vision of beauty, so tenderly handled, always giving these characters the warmth they deserved, the caring they emitted and projected, and how well they were all accepted for who they were, that even though they might have a physical disability, they were as tough a warrior as those with none, respected, exalted even. An incredible, very emotionally charged, very dramatic read!
We pick up the story straight after the last book, Zylah is trapped, barely alive, everything she valued, all she'd loved, brutally siphoned from her but she doesn't lie back and accept the atrocities commited to her and others, she fights back with everything she has at her disposal, which frankly, isn't much. And that's why I adore her character, she's no shrinking wallflower, she's smart, she's fierce and feisty, her pain only makes her more determined to do something, anything, to get out of her predicament. And because of how the author snagged me from book 1 with these captivating characters, I could only root for all of them, even the one person who betrayed Zylah and Holt, I honestly wanted him to be ok, to be redeemed, that's how magnificently this author crafts her characters, they slivered like shards under my skin, embedded firmly. So wraught with, well heck, everything, I was crying before I got to a fifth of the book....but I can do neither Zylah nor Holt justice to even try to capture who they are, what they are, what they experience, except to say that few characters I've come across had the ability to encapsulate me so thoroughly. With Fae and humans at odds with each other, war brewing and blowing in all directions, deception, lies, a devious plan concocted by devious entities, characters I came to love, characters I willingly cried over, characters I'd blast into the heavens in anger at their betrayals, and unexpected aid from those I reviled, this story caught me in its spider web, no amount of begging from anyone could compel me to disentangle myself from it's clutches, I savoured every word, every moment to the max!
Oh my word, I KNOW I said this plot was magnificent but HECK!!! The truth when it came to light was NOTHING like I expected! That revelation at the final battle NOTHING could have prepared me for! I felt as though the author had attached me to a device and was pulling and pulling and pulling at me! As I was about to snap, the device itself snapped and hit me soundly in the face! Like WTH just happened??? She uses her creative artistry of the unexpected, to plonk me on my butt! To see Holt so broken almost broke me! To FEEL Holt and Zylah, all that they go through, alone, together, in pain, in love, in anguish, dear lordie, my heart was at risk of never beating again! At one scene towards the end, the disbelief of the situation Zylah and Holt find themselves in, wrenched a huge NOOOOO, from me! The depth of their love so pure, so consuming, it threatened to consume me. Heck, this series consumed me! I was at the mercy of the author, I was thrown every which way, I was tugged and pulled into this world, a world so packed to the brim with so called gods and greed and power, of an enlightenment that warmed me from head to toe, to a love that swelled my heart almost to bursting, to a feeling of immense and overwhelming joy, a sense of right. Just as Holt said to Zylah, "you put me back together again", so too did the author put me back together again, ever so skilfully.
One of the things that stands out to me is how the author crafted aspects of physical disability, aspects of being "other than the norm", be it a lack of sight, a lack of hearing, even a lack of walking, into a vision of beauty, so tenderly handled, always giving these characters the warmth they deserved, the caring they emitted and projected, and how well they were all accepted for who they were, that even though they might have a physical disability, they were as tough a warrior as those with none, respected, exalted even. An incredible, very emotionally charged, very dramatic read!
August 18, 2024
📜 The plot is the culmination of all the twists, turns, reunions, and heartbreaking betrayals the characters have been handed. All of that is gracefully woven with action and angst that will both break you and heal you. I loved the way Price tied up and brought in callbacks from the prior 2 books. It's an adventure I thoroughly enjoyed.
🏃♀️ I felt like the pacing was great. I would say on the faster side of medium.
📓 The character growth really came together in this one. Zylah (FMC) especially grows a lot, and Price shows you the work Zylah puts in that helps her to grow. Perfection. Previously, Zylah had a lot of guilt and self-blame. But in this one, she puts the time and work in, and it shows. Holt (MMC), for me, is up near my #1 book boyfriend to date. Both MCs are superbly nuanced. The development and dimension they have is exactly what I love on books. Both of them are so incredibly strong and have been through so much. I enjoyed these characters a lot before, but love them now. I don't believe I've mentioned it for this series, but the cast is diverse. 🙌🏼 And Kopi, you're the best. 🦉 🖤
💖 The romance between Zylah and Holt - they worked hard for it and more than earned it. And it's a thing of beauty.
🧾 The tension between characters was great. My heart was broken and healed in this book. This one had a lot of angst, and I loved it.
✍️ I really enjoy Price's prose. It's easy to read and flows well. The dialogue is great. It reads as natural. I love the banter, especially the witty sections.
🌶 The spice was so good. Well placed and timed, realistic and 🥵. Holt, my man, whew. I'm a take it or leave it with spice, generally speaking. I don't like it when spice is what carries the plot or the main focus. That isn't the case in this book (or the series).
I'm so glad I read this immediately after book 2. This is my favorite of the 3 books, but now I want to re-start the series. I'm not ready to leave the incredible world, Astaria, strong characters, and the phenomenal found family Price created.
If you enjoy romantasy, give this completed series a try.
Thank you to @victoriajprice and @thenerdfan for the eARC. I'm choosing to leave this unbiased review.
🏃♀️ I felt like the pacing was great. I would say on the faster side of medium.
📓 The character growth really came together in this one. Zylah (FMC) especially grows a lot, and Price shows you the work Zylah puts in that helps her to grow. Perfection. Previously, Zylah had a lot of guilt and self-blame. But in this one, she puts the time and work in, and it shows. Holt (MMC), for me, is up near my #1 book boyfriend to date. Both MCs are superbly nuanced. The development and dimension they have is exactly what I love on books. Both of them are so incredibly strong and have been through so much. I enjoyed these characters a lot before, but love them now. I don't believe I've mentioned it for this series, but the cast is diverse. 🙌🏼 And Kopi, you're the best. 🦉 🖤
💖 The romance between Zylah and Holt - they worked hard for it and more than earned it. And it's a thing of beauty.
🧾 The tension between characters was great. My heart was broken and healed in this book. This one had a lot of angst, and I loved it.
✍️ I really enjoy Price's prose. It's easy to read and flows well. The dialogue is great. It reads as natural. I love the banter, especially the witty sections.
🌶 The spice was so good. Well placed and timed, realistic and 🥵. Holt, my man, whew. I'm a take it or leave it with spice, generally speaking. I don't like it when spice is what carries the plot or the main focus. That isn't the case in this book (or the series).
I'm so glad I read this immediately after book 2. This is my favorite of the 3 books, but now I want to re-start the series. I'm not ready to leave the incredible world, Astaria, strong characters, and the phenomenal found family Price created.
If you enjoy romantasy, give this completed series a try.
Thank you to @victoriajprice and @thenerdfan for the eARC. I'm choosing to leave this unbiased review.
September 10, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Book 1 grabbed onto me and didn’t let go, book 2 had my emotions in a choke hold, and book 3 is the incredible ending to this trilogy! I would say perfect, but this story is over and I don’t know if I am ready to let these characters go. I guess this calls for a reread!! Because of how book 2 ended, this book couldn’t come soon enough! I had to see where Victoria was going with our beloved characters and how she was going to wrap up their journeys.
To describe Zylah in one word, it is determined! The character growth that happens with her not just through this book, but throughout the series, is an incredible journey to watch. She is strong, resilient, and fierce. Beyond her physical growth, the emotional growth was also amazing. From being closed off to being open to feeling everything and sharing said feelings with others. She finally grasped she wasn’t alone.
Holt is perfection, but when wasn’t he? I think his journey is the hardest in book 3, but he stays true to character throughout. He never waivers in his kindness and remains strong for others. He has undergone a lot of growth as well and at times it was so hard to see him going through so much, but he persevered and came out all the better for it.
I don’t think I have ever read a story where the author made the two MCs work so hard for their relationship. They had to fight for each other throughout the series, but Victoria writes it in a way that keeps you turning the pages because you JUST HAVE TO SEE WHAT IS NEXT!!! Unconditional love is easily seen between these two. Victoria delivers a series that took my breath away time and time again. As the series continued, she became stronger in her own voice, but never risking what sets her apart from others. She took risks and they paid off.
This series will be one that I will reread. I am excited to see what Victoria writes next. Some of her side characters could definitely be a spin off within the same universe and I would gladly come back to this world over and over again.
As always review trigger warnings before reading.
Tropes:
🤫Hidden identities
🗡️Political unrest
😈Forced proximity
🦉Animal companion
💖Slow burn
😡Who did this to you
🔫Touch her & you ☠️
💗Found family
✨Epic battles
Book 1 grabbed onto me and didn’t let go, book 2 had my emotions in a choke hold, and book 3 is the incredible ending to this trilogy! I would say perfect, but this story is over and I don’t know if I am ready to let these characters go. I guess this calls for a reread!! Because of how book 2 ended, this book couldn’t come soon enough! I had to see where Victoria was going with our beloved characters and how she was going to wrap up their journeys.
To describe Zylah in one word, it is determined! The character growth that happens with her not just through this book, but throughout the series, is an incredible journey to watch. She is strong, resilient, and fierce. Beyond her physical growth, the emotional growth was also amazing. From being closed off to being open to feeling everything and sharing said feelings with others. She finally grasped she wasn’t alone.
Holt is perfection, but when wasn’t he? I think his journey is the hardest in book 3, but he stays true to character throughout. He never waivers in his kindness and remains strong for others. He has undergone a lot of growth as well and at times it was so hard to see him going through so much, but he persevered and came out all the better for it.
I don’t think I have ever read a story where the author made the two MCs work so hard for their relationship. They had to fight for each other throughout the series, but Victoria writes it in a way that keeps you turning the pages because you JUST HAVE TO SEE WHAT IS NEXT!!! Unconditional love is easily seen between these two. Victoria delivers a series that took my breath away time and time again. As the series continued, she became stronger in her own voice, but never risking what sets her apart from others. She took risks and they paid off.
This series will be one that I will reread. I am excited to see what Victoria writes next. Some of her side characters could definitely be a spin off within the same universe and I would gladly come back to this world over and over again.
As always review trigger warnings before reading.
Tropes:
🤫Hidden identities
🗡️Political unrest
😈Forced proximity
🦉Animal companion
💖Slow burn
😡Who did this to you
🔫Touch her & you ☠️
💗Found family
✨Epic battles
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