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RCA: Royal Crown Academy #5
It Must Be Fate
Rogue and Bellamy.
Rhys and Thayer.
Phoenix and Sixtine.
Tristan and Nera.
Follow their lives in the years after their graduation from Royal Crown Academy.
One generation ends… for now.
The next begins.
It Must Be Fate is a full-length epilogue for the Royal Crown Academy series. It contains material or topics that may be triggering to viewers. Similar trigger warnings apply to this epilogue as to the earlier book in the series. Please proceed with caution.
Rhys and Thayer.
Phoenix and Sixtine.
Tristan and Nera.
Follow their lives in the years after their graduation from Royal Crown Academy.
One generation ends… for now.
The next begins.
It Must Be Fate is a full-length epilogue for the Royal Crown Academy series. It contains material or topics that may be triggering to viewers. Similar trigger warnings apply to this epilogue as to the earlier book in the series. Please proceed with caution.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 9, 2024
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Khai Hara
7 books713 followersKhai Hara is an American author currently based out of New York City. An avid fan of the romance genre, her debut novel 'Long Live The King' comes after years of planning. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and spending time with her boyfriend and their dog Thunder.
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September 12, 2024
It’s just an epilogue I mean it doesn't have to be that long tbh!.
November 20, 2024
Can't wait for the next generation series
November 21, 2025
prequel to an angsty next gen? i need that NOW.
my next gen guesses
- rhodes royal & ivy mackley
- astra sinclair & ares locke
- suki matsuoka & ?
my next gen guesses
- rhodes royal & ivy mackley
- astra sinclair & ares locke
- suki matsuoka & ?
September 13, 2024
I literally swallowed this book I finished it in a few hours and I already miss them all😭😭
I'm so, so excited for the second generation, because it promises so much more than the first. I already want ivyrhodes 🙈 I also found Ares and Astra quite interesting....? I think something good could come of this
I'm so, so excited for the second generation, because it promises so much more than the first. I already want ivyrhodes 🙈 I also found Ares and Astra quite interesting....? I think something good could come of this
September 28, 2024
4.8/5
Wow. It has been SOOO fun to get back to the RCA family 🤍
When I tell you that I’ve never laughed so hard while reading, I’m not kidding. This book is literally everything to me. And I still can’t remember which kids belong to which parent, cause they just kept popping out 😂
And all the IvyRhodes scenes? OMG I LIVED FOR THEM
(They are so EliAva coded btw)
I’m really hoping Astras love interest is Ares🫣
I can’t wait for the children’s books. I just KNOW they’ll be as good as their parents’s, if not BETTER.
Wow. It has been SOOO fun to get back to the RCA family 🤍
When I tell you that I’ve never laughed so hard while reading, I’m not kidding. This book is literally everything to me. And I still can’t remember which kids belong to which parent, cause they just kept popping out 😂
And all the IvyRhodes scenes? OMG I LIVED FOR THEM
(They are so EliAva coded btw)
I’m really hoping Astras love interest is Ares🫣
I can’t wait for the children’s books. I just KNOW they’ll be as good as their parents’s, if not BETTER.
September 12, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love good family moments 🤞 but omg what is she going to do with these kids?😶 astra and ivy you have my heart 🤏
I love good family moments 🤞 but omg what is she going to do with these kids?😶 astra and ivy you have my heart 🤏
September 5, 2024
i’m crying. i love this epilogue so much!! i don’t have words. i’m SO excited for the kidsss!!! i love you, khai, for giving us these characters.
Rogue, Bellamy
Rhys, Thayer
Phoenix, Sixtine
Tristan, Nera
All of them have a special place in my heart, always have, always will.
A beautiful ending and an even more charming new beginning! Can’t wait for more. SO much more. (and by that, i mean Ares. he’s going to wreck me. the bad boy does it for me.)
Rogue, Bellamy
Rhys, Thayer
Phoenix, Sixtine
Tristan, Nera
All of them have a special place in my heart, always have, always will.
A beautiful ending and an even more charming new beginning! Can’t wait for more. SO much more. (and by that, i mean Ares. he’s going to wreck me. the bad boy does it for me.)
September 18, 2024
only read for tristannera and they did not disappoint 🙂↕️
September 24, 2024
4.9 ⭐️
I read this in one sitting and went through a rollercoaster of emotions! I laughed I cried I got giddy and even got annoyed (especially at Peter screw you man). My fav 3 things in this epilogue were -
1. Phoenix,
2. the cliffhanger ending
3. and lastly but most importantly- Phoenix.
When I tell you I can’t wait for the second generation !!! Especially Ivy-Rhode’s and Astra’s books !!! (I have an inkling about Astra’s love interest and if I’m correct I’ll simply die of excitement)
I read this in one sitting and went through a rollercoaster of emotions! I laughed I cried I got giddy and even got annoyed (especially at Peter screw you man). My fav 3 things in this epilogue were -
1. Phoenix,
2. the cliffhanger ending
3. and lastly but most importantly- Phoenix.
When I tell you I can’t wait for the second generation !!! Especially Ivy-Rhode’s and Astra’s books !!! (I have an inkling about Astra’s love interest and if I’m correct I’ll simply die of excitement)
December 25, 2025
This was way too long to be called just an epilogue… but honestly, I loved it anyway.
Seeing everyone settled into their lives and families felt comforting, even if I kept getting confused about which kid belonged to whom (there were so many children 😭). It felt more like a farewell tour than a simple wrap-up, and I didn’t really mind that.
Overall, it was a nice way to close this series, and now I’m genuinely excited for the next-generation books. Something tells me they’re going to be even better.
Seeing everyone settled into their lives and families felt comforting, even if I kept getting confused about which kid belonged to whom (there were so many children 😭). It felt more like a farewell tour than a simple wrap-up, and I didn’t really mind that.
Overall, it was a nice way to close this series, and now I’m genuinely excited for the next-generation books. Something tells me they’re going to be even better.
September 19, 2024
Five thousand and seventeen stars!
Fuck yeah, fucking shit I am so excited I wanna scream into my pillow!
This book was absolutely epic in two grounds:
It was a great journey to see how all characters grew up, had children and had awesome careers. How they went off to conquer the world and finally found their way back together. How all the guys never lost their love and obsession of their wives. Obviously, everything, even making children was a competition to Rogue- naturally 🤣 Tristan won that part, because he knows his jam. Rhys is as hilarious as always. Phoenix is his stoic and quiet self as always. There was that heartbreaking moment we witnessed… gah.
Thiago and Tristan were so funny, I literally cried from laughter! Tristan is 100% my favourite character of all the books. He is funny, he is so possessive and he just keeps breeding his wife 😭
Thiago faces us once more. "Tess has six of her own bodyguards tonight. These six are for Nera. They have orders to shoot to kill on sight if any man gets within breathing distance of our wives." Turns out, I might have judged Thiago too quickly. He seems like a good man after all. Very good morals, even better judgment. Excellent discernment. All around great bloke.
God, this was hilarious!
Rogue’s son is absolute hoot in here, just like his father:
"Not even Ivy?"
That stops him. My six-year-old son stiffens and spins back around to face me.
"Can I keep her, Dad?"
Rogue and Rhys, they are bickering like old married couple:
“Rogue: Can you stop blowing up my phone like a preteen girl? You text the way a rabbit shits; a lot, all at once. It's embarrassing.”
AND it was absolutely one of the best introductions into a new generation in whole history of books I’ve ever read!
I cannot wait to read about them. We already have for sure two couples in making, one is potentially a step brother.
I am so excited! I absolutely LOVE this author! She is a freaking shit on a paper and I would read it author!
#pleasewritereallyfast
🫶
Fuck yeah, fucking shit I am so excited I wanna scream into my pillow!
This book was absolutely epic in two grounds:
It was a great journey to see how all characters grew up, had children and had awesome careers. How they went off to conquer the world and finally found their way back together. How all the guys never lost their love and obsession of their wives. Obviously, everything, even making children was a competition to Rogue- naturally 🤣 Tristan won that part, because he knows his jam. Rhys is as hilarious as always. Phoenix is his stoic and quiet self as always. There was that heartbreaking moment we witnessed… gah.
Thiago and Tristan were so funny, I literally cried from laughter! Tristan is 100% my favourite character of all the books. He is funny, he is so possessive and he just keeps breeding his wife 😭
Thiago faces us once more. "Tess has six of her own bodyguards tonight. These six are for Nera. They have orders to shoot to kill on sight if any man gets within breathing distance of our wives." Turns out, I might have judged Thiago too quickly. He seems like a good man after all. Very good morals, even better judgment. Excellent discernment. All around great bloke.
God, this was hilarious!
Rogue’s son is absolute hoot in here, just like his father:
"Not even Ivy?"
That stops him. My six-year-old son stiffens and spins back around to face me.
"Can I keep her, Dad?"
Rogue and Rhys, they are bickering like old married couple:
“Rogue: Can you stop blowing up my phone like a preteen girl? You text the way a rabbit shits; a lot, all at once. It's embarrassing.”
AND it was absolutely one of the best introductions into a new generation in whole history of books I’ve ever read!
I cannot wait to read about them. We already have for sure two couples in making, one is potentially a step brother.
I am so excited! I absolutely LOVE this author! She is a freaking shit on a paper and I would read it author!
#pleasewritereallyfast
🫶
September 21, 2024
Lo que me costo terminar este libro porque termine amando demasiado a todos y no queria despedirme de esta generacion. La verdad que hubo momentos hermosos y algunos que me hicieron llorar bastante. Pero tambien hubo algunas cosas que no me gustaron.
Tengo entusiasmo y a la vez terror por la segunda generacion pero claramente la voy a estar leyendo porque amo a este grupo. Ojala que la autora decida escribirla pronto.
Tengo entusiasmo y a la vez terror por la segunda generacion pero claramente la voy a estar leyendo porque amo a este grupo. Ojala que la autora decida escribirla pronto.
September 13, 2024
Thayer y Rhys siguen siendo tan tóxicos como hace años. ¿Qué le costaba a él decirle la verdad y tener una conversación como los adultos que se suponen que son?
El atentado y el secuestro fueron demasiado exagerados.
Sigo sin entender porqué Sixtine y Phoenix adoptarían a un chico de 18 años.
No tengo expectativas para la segunda generación, pero le daré el beneficio de la duda.
Al final de la historia hay 5 personajes (dentro de las cuales hay 2 parejas) confirmados a tener libro:
-Suki
-Rhodes y Ivy
-Astra y Ares
El atentado y el secuestro fueron demasiado exagerados.
Sigo sin entender porqué Sixtine y Phoenix adoptarían a un chico de 18 años.
No tengo expectativas para la segunda generación, pero le daré el beneficio de la duda.
Al final de la historia hay 5 personajes (dentro de las cuales hay 2 parejas) confirmados a tener libro:
-Suki
-Rhodes y Ivy
-Astra y Ares
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2024
MY FAMILY
September 21, 2024
my babies stfu
October 29, 2025
Finally, I’m officially done with the series. Honestly, I’m a bit shocked by the ending. I think I can already guess what the next generation’s plots will be. Am I excited? Maybe a little. I actually enjoyed it, even though I was kind of nervous about reading the book—but it turned out fine.
September 10, 2024
ivyrhodes need to come home.
March 31, 2025
reading about happy couples is not that fun...
February 18, 2025
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Star Rating : 4.5 / 5 Stars
POV : Multiple
Cliffhanger : None
Pace of the story : Moderate
Angst Rating : 6/10
Heat Rating : 6/10
Overall Opinion :
I never thought that a simple epilogue novella can be this good! This simply shows how much this author has the potential to be great and I hope to see more books from her in the future. I have been invested in this series by Khai right when only 3 books were out. I remember reading them all back to back and thinking about the next books already.
This book , pretty sure is a full length book , is kind of an epilogue novella about the Royal Crown academy characters. We get all the cameos we deserve and so much banter I never knew I needed. There is steam , romance , angst and so much more! I highlighted half of this book because all the scenes are amazing. Please read this one after you have completed the series as it has tons of spoilers and a tiny plot of its own that kept me hooked.
I already feel like I want more lol even though Khai has given us so many scenes with these characters. Definitely recommending this author to all the dark romance loving people out there! She has some amazing books in the dark high school romance category and also some in Mafia Romance that I am sure you all will love.
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November 10, 2024
Ratings - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5
Spicy - 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 /5
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REVIEW.
Each of these four couples had their own stories, but this extended epilogue reveals what happens to them after graduation. As this generation comes to a close, a new one is on the horizon.
This epilogue book captivated me completely. The writing was well-written and beautiful. I found myself screaming, blushing, laughing, sobbing, and giggling from start to finish.
In this epilogue, the narrative begins in the summer following graduation, right after the series concluded, and spans a period of 24 years. I appreciated how this story presented a mix of both wonderful and terrible experiences, allowing each couple to shine in their own way. Given that these books are dark romances, it’s no surprise that the epilogue doesn’t depict a perfect world. The chemistry, obsession, madness, and love among the couples remained intense and even more profound, which I found to be the most compelling aspect.
The best part was reading about their children, and I'm so excited about the future of this universe.
Overall, I totally loved it! This was the perfect ending to their story, and I’m super excited to dive into the next generation. If you’re into dark romance series, I think you’ll really enjoy this one.
Spicy - 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 /5
.
REVIEW.
Each of these four couples had their own stories, but this extended epilogue reveals what happens to them after graduation. As this generation comes to a close, a new one is on the horizon.
This epilogue book captivated me completely. The writing was well-written and beautiful. I found myself screaming, blushing, laughing, sobbing, and giggling from start to finish.
In this epilogue, the narrative begins in the summer following graduation, right after the series concluded, and spans a period of 24 years. I appreciated how this story presented a mix of both wonderful and terrible experiences, allowing each couple to shine in their own way. Given that these books are dark romances, it’s no surprise that the epilogue doesn’t depict a perfect world. The chemistry, obsession, madness, and love among the couples remained intense and even more profound, which I found to be the most compelling aspect.
The best part was reading about their children, and I'm so excited about the future of this universe.
Overall, I totally loved it! This was the perfect ending to their story, and I’m super excited to dive into the next generation. If you’re into dark romance series, I think you’ll really enjoy this one.
October 31, 2025
ame ame ame PORSUPUESTO
epilogos de los protas de rca procreando a dos manos, saltos del tiempos para ir presentando a la nueva generacion que sinceramente con tantos crios me mareaban los nombres jasaajs
muchas sonrisas leyendo y un ataque de por medio...
entre tanto amor como que en un momento dije fa todavia falta bastante.... pero no dejaba de leer con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja..
me mataban las inseguridades despues de 15 casados jajajj
lo posesivo y enamorados 10/10
lo ultimooo :o lo del loco en libertad... dolor al trauma de los chiquitines y ese alejamiento para que no le pase mas nada SHORO
ademas de generarme ganas de reeler todo.... NECESITO pero con calidad de urgente la relectura de six y phoenix osea NIVEL DE INTENSIDAD DE AMOR DE ADORACION AAAAAAAAAAA
epilogos de los protas de rca procreando a dos manos, saltos del tiempos para ir presentando a la nueva generacion que sinceramente con tantos crios me mareaban los nombres jasaajs
muchas sonrisas leyendo y un ataque de por medio...
entre tanto amor como que en un momento dije fa todavia falta bastante.... pero no dejaba de leer con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja..
me mataban las inseguridades despues de 15 casados jajajj
lo posesivo y enamorados 10/10
lo ultimooo :o lo del loco en libertad... dolor al trauma de los chiquitines y ese alejamiento para que no le pase mas nada SHORO
ademas de generarme ganas de reeler todo.... NECESITO pero con calidad de urgente la relectura de six y phoenix osea NIVEL DE INTENSIDAD DE AMOR DE ADORACION AAAAAAAAAAA
September 28, 2024
Overall rating⭐️: 4.5/5
Spice🌶️: 2/5
I loved that we got to see the different RCA couples evolve and start a family. I especially liked that it was (almost) year by year. There were so many sweet and funny moments in this one. I had expected a little more from the spice, compared to the other books.. So that might be the only drawback for me. But if you loved the RCA series, you would absolutely love this! I have so many thoughts and questions for the next gen series!
My top 5 things from this epilogue:
1. Phoenix (I could have just said Pheonix for all my top five things)💛♾️💕🥰
2. “Hi Ladybug”🥹
3. Rogue taking the girls for Froyo😂
4. The competitiveness between the guys😂😎
5. The scenes with all the couples together🥰
Spice🌶️: 2/5
I loved that we got to see the different RCA couples evolve and start a family. I especially liked that it was (almost) year by year. There were so many sweet and funny moments in this one. I had expected a little more from the spice, compared to the other books.. So that might be the only drawback for me. But if you loved the RCA series, you would absolutely love this! I have so many thoughts and questions for the next gen series!
My top 5 things from this epilogue:
1. Phoenix (I could have just said Pheonix for all my top five things)💛♾️💕🥰
2. “Hi Ladybug”🥹
3. Rogue taking the girls for Froyo😂
4. The competitiveness between the guys😂😎
5. The scenes with all the couples together🥰
September 11, 2024
arc review - i loved this epilogue book sm omg. seeing them all again and growing their families was literally EVERYTHINGG.
and when i saw my name in the dedication??! stop it i'm already in my feels, i love khai and her books so much.
the epilogue book was like perfect parts catching up but ALSO plot to set up for the next generation and let me just say...I NEED ALL OF THEIR STORIES IMMEDIATELY—ESPECIALLY RHODES AND IVY AFTER THIS BOOK BECAUSEEEEE 😫
and also- ares?? hello 🥰
all of them are in my heart, and this was the perfection end and a beginning—i'm getting heart palpitations just thinking of them and whats in store for us all.
and when i saw my name in the dedication??! stop it i'm already in my feels, i love khai and her books so much.
the epilogue book was like perfect parts catching up but ALSO plot to set up for the next generation and let me just say...I NEED ALL OF THEIR STORIES IMMEDIATELY—ESPECIALLY RHODES AND IVY AFTER THIS BOOK BECAUSEEEEE 😫
and also- ares?? hello 🥰
all of them are in my heart, and this was the perfection end and a beginning—i'm getting heart palpitations just thinking of them and whats in store for us all.
December 13, 2024
**Book Review: *It Must Be Fate***
*By Lexi Ryan*
This book is a magical conclusion to the Royal Crown Academy series. The story dives into forbidden love, fate, and thrilling secrets, keeping you hooked until the end. The characters are charming and relatable, especially the heroine, who is strong and determined to follow her heart despite obstacles. The romance is sweet and filled with just the right amount of tension. Lexi Ryan’s world-building is vivid, making you feel like part of the Academy. While the pacing slows in some parts, the epilogue ties the story together beautifully. Fans of fantasy and romance will find this a satisfying read.
*By Lexi Ryan*
This book is a magical conclusion to the Royal Crown Academy series. The story dives into forbidden love, fate, and thrilling secrets, keeping you hooked until the end. The characters are charming and relatable, especially the heroine, who is strong and determined to follow her heart despite obstacles. The romance is sweet and filled with just the right amount of tension. Lexi Ryan’s world-building is vivid, making you feel like part of the Academy. While the pacing slows in some parts, the epilogue ties the story together beautifully. Fans of fantasy and romance will find this a satisfying read.
January 15, 2025
SHIT I JUST KNOW RHODES AND IVY ARE ENDGAME I NEED TO KNOW !!! but i'm scared bc i just know it's another bully romance 🫠 but oh well i'm really too invested
and i just feel ares and astra are endgame bc step siblings and i just feel like that'd be something that Khai Hara wouldn't let past LMAO 😭🖐️
i also have a degree of fear that the books would be too the same with the original set. the that would be a pity. so i do hope there are still new things incorporated to all their stories.
anyways this was a great great great epilogue. i loved it to bits. it's so nice seeing snippets of their life before we fully move on to the next generation 🥰
4.5 stars !
and i just feel ares and astra are endgame bc step siblings and i just feel like that'd be something that Khai Hara wouldn't let past LMAO 😭🖐️
i also have a degree of fear that the books would be too the same with the original set. the that would be a pity. so i do hope there are still new things incorporated to all their stories.
anyways this was a great great great epilogue. i loved it to bits. it's so nice seeing snippets of their life before we fully move on to the next generation 🥰
4.5 stars !
September 19, 2024
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I am in a daze with all the overwhelming feelings clouding in my heart. This book was a definition of wholesome. It made me feel nostalgic for all the four couples and the family they made with each other.
It brought every emotion from joy to thrill and sarrow to the surface.
I want to read more because it never feels enough.
I am so intrigued to read the next generation, I can't fucking wait.
There are so many questions that needs to be answered.
How would I survive with this anticipation?
I guess I will have to....
I am in a daze with all the overwhelming feelings clouding in my heart. This book was a definition of wholesome. It made me feel nostalgic for all the four couples and the family they made with each other.
It brought every emotion from joy to thrill and sarrow to the surface.
I want to read more because it never feels enough.
I am so intrigued to read the next generation, I can't fucking wait.
There are so many questions that needs to be answered.
How would I survive with this anticipation?
I guess I will have to....
September 19, 2024
came for rhysthayer stayed for second gen cause they were absolutely ADORABLE🫶🏻 especiall loved the post ballet froyo dates with uncle roro but i can’t wait to read more about them! especially now that rhodes&ivy is basically confirmed to be angsty and the potential forbidden story we’re getting from astra&ares (if phoenix allows that)👀 first gen was one of my favorite series but second gen already is another!
September 22, 2024
This book made me cry. That's because rca feels like family and seeing them all grow just made me so emotional. The epilogue was just perfect. You know how people show that the couples never had any problem and lived happily ever after. But this epilogue was so natural. How each couple face some sort of crisis in their married life and how they overcame it together. I am so ready for the next gen.
May 30, 2025
no words..
I’m not sure there are enough words that could describe how I feel about this book. I was pulled in from the first page of the this first book. Ive read many great books.. but this series is one of the best I’ve ever read. Khai Hara is one of the greatest authors that ever was. Wow.. ❤️❤️
I’m not sure there are enough words that could describe how I feel about this book. I was pulled in from the first page of the this first book. Ive read many great books.. but this series is one of the best I’ve ever read. Khai Hara is one of the greatest authors that ever was. Wow.. ❤️❤️
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