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Queen of Tridents #3
Cold Creatures
I was theirs—until the Undersea stole me away.
Now I’m trapped in its depths, bound to a crown I never wanted and a fate I never chose. But in the darkness, I discover something power I never knew I had.
Magic stirs in my veins, and the sea wizard promises to teach me how to use it. But with each new lesson, I find myself slipping further from my mates… and closer to him.
The deeper I sink into his shadows, the harder it becomes to remember why I ever wanted to escape. And then it happens—his voice calls to me, and against all reason, I reach back.
Barren, Kai, and Leander are facing their own challenges in their fight to save me, but time is running out. The Undersea is about to claim me forever, and with each passing tide, I feel it.
The darkness is changing me. Twisting me into exactly what the dark spawn want me to be.
By the time my mates find me… will they still want this cold creature I’ve become?
COLD CREATURES is the third in series of a slow-build medium-burn paranormal romance where the main character slowly collects her soulmates.
This book was previously published as the serial Cursed Waters (Season Three) Episodes 136-205 in the Kindle Vella store.
Now I’m trapped in its depths, bound to a crown I never wanted and a fate I never chose. But in the darkness, I discover something power I never knew I had.
Magic stirs in my veins, and the sea wizard promises to teach me how to use it. But with each new lesson, I find myself slipping further from my mates… and closer to him.
The deeper I sink into his shadows, the harder it becomes to remember why I ever wanted to escape. And then it happens—his voice calls to me, and against all reason, I reach back.
Barren, Kai, and Leander are facing their own challenges in their fight to save me, but time is running out. The Undersea is about to claim me forever, and with each passing tide, I feel it.
The darkness is changing me. Twisting me into exactly what the dark spawn want me to be.
By the time my mates find me… will they still want this cold creature I’ve become?
COLD CREATURES is the third in series of a slow-build medium-burn paranormal romance where the main character slowly collects her soulmates.
This book was previously published as the serial Cursed Waters (Season Three) Episodes 136-205 in the Kindle Vella store.
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Published March 22, 2025
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March 29, 2025
This is the worst book in the series so far. As an angst hater, I dreaded the long, drawn-out journey to an obvious outcome, only to be met with an underwhelming and disappointing ending. I did enjoy seeing the heroine embrace her newfound strength and cruel side, but for a book supposedly about acceptance, it dragged way too much.
The miscommunication trope was absolutely ridiculous in this one—the characters were together for about 1% of the book, and then it all led to a cliffhanger that left me completely unsatisfied.
But what truly ruined this book for me was the way the Abyssal wizard’s character was handled. This whole book was about the relationship with him and the heroine. And out of everyone in this series, he has the most tragic and messed-up life, and yet, the FMC somehow failed to understand his intentions. She was completely dumbed down by the end, which made no sense because even one of her mates clearly saw what was really happening and what was at stake—and he went along with it! But the FMC, with all her supposed wisdom and undying heart, all her proclamations of love and whatnot, couldn’t take a second to stop and think? That was unbelievable, especially since she had already accepted whatever was coming regarding him. Her complete 180 was too forced.
So no, that was complete BS, and I refuse to believe it served any purpose. Zero points.
And the ending... it was more like adding salt to the wound with that same MMC’s POV, suffering even more and telling us what we OBVIOUSLY already knew. Honestly, this book felt like it existed solely to stretch the story.
But I'm invested, so I'll continue with the next installment.
Overall, one of the most senseless and frustrating books I’ve read. I truly do not recommend reading this until the next one is out.
The miscommunication trope was absolutely ridiculous in this one—the characters were together for about 1% of the book, and then it all led to a cliffhanger that left me completely unsatisfied.
But what truly ruined this book for me was the way the Abyssal wizard’s character was handled. This whole book was about the relationship with him and the heroine. And out of everyone in this series, he has the most tragic and messed-up life, and yet, the FMC somehow failed to understand his intentions. She was completely dumbed down by the end, which made no sense because even one of her mates clearly saw what was really happening and what was at stake—and he went along with it! But the FMC, with all her supposed wisdom and undying heart, all her proclamations of love and whatnot, couldn’t take a second to stop and think? That was unbelievable, especially since she had already accepted whatever was coming regarding him. Her complete 180 was too forced.
So no, that was complete BS, and I refuse to believe it served any purpose. Zero points.
And the ending... it was more like adding salt to the wound with that same MMC’s POV, suffering even more and telling us what we OBVIOUSLY already knew. Honestly, this book felt like it existed solely to stretch the story.
But I'm invested, so I'll continue with the next installment.
Overall, one of the most senseless and frustrating books I’ve read. I truly do not recommend reading this until the next one is out.
March 30, 2025
I have a few thoughts:
1) This book exasperated an issue that I’ve been having with the series as a whole. Amongst all the angst and needless melodrama I desperately wished for the characters to take some kind of action. Surely while in the Undersea more secrets about the curse would be unveiled, but no. Drama, feelings, and the infamous miscommunication trope sum up 90% of the book. At some point I wanted to make all the characters drink a truth serum and throw them into a room together.
2) At some point I kept wishing Claira would get herself together and make a decision or at least pick up on what the wizard was trying to convey. She felt incredibly dumbed down and I did not enjoy her sudden change in personality. And I hated the way she guilted Kai when he opened up. She came off really unlikable which is sad because in the previous books I thought she was pretty cool.
3) Finally, the author should have done a better job matching emotional and story beats. As the characters are actively unveiling the mystery (which did not occur at all), their relationship dynamics are equally being strained, revealed, and repaired. These things should happen in tandem so that at the end, the issue and character relationships resolve at the same time. But in this, the resolution is unsatisfactory and treated as an afterthought while the emotional beats between the characters is up in the air.
Now that I’ve finished, I’m left unsatisfied, wanting, annoyed, and baffled as to how we got here after such a promising start. I truly hope for a return to form and will be looking forward to what comes next.
1) This book exasperated an issue that I’ve been having with the series as a whole. Amongst all the angst and needless melodrama I desperately wished for the characters to take some kind of action. Surely while in the Undersea more secrets about the curse would be unveiled, but no. Drama, feelings, and the infamous miscommunication trope sum up 90% of the book. At some point I wanted to make all the characters drink a truth serum and throw them into a room together.
2) At some point I kept wishing Claira would get herself together and make a decision or at least pick up on what the wizard was trying to convey. She felt incredibly dumbed down and I did not enjoy her sudden change in personality. And I hated the way she guilted Kai when he opened up. She came off really unlikable which is sad because in the previous books I thought she was pretty cool.
3) Finally, the author should have done a better job matching emotional and story beats. As the characters are actively unveiling the mystery (which did not occur at all), their relationship dynamics are equally being strained, revealed, and repaired. These things should happen in tandem so that at the end, the issue and character relationships resolve at the same time. But in this, the resolution is unsatisfactory and treated as an afterthought while the emotional beats between the characters is up in the air.
Now that I’ve finished, I’m left unsatisfied, wanting, annoyed, and baffled as to how we got here after such a promising start. I truly hope for a return to form and will be looking forward to what comes next.
October 14, 2025
Cold Creatures” ~ (Queen of Tridents Book 3)
Cold Creatures” ~ (Queen of Tridents Book 3) ~ This finale gave me chills — and I mean that in the best way possible. The story plunges into the coldest parts of the ocean and the darkest corners of the heroine’s heart. She’s no longer just a girl caught in a curse; she’s a queen caught between freedom and sacrifice. The pacing is relentless, the tension raw, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Without spoiling too much — yes, there are losses that hurt, but there’s also a redemption arc that feels earned. The ending ties back beautifully to the beginning of the series, closing the loop in a way that feels both heartbreaking and hopeful.
An emotional, stormy, and satisfying conclusion to a powerful fantasy trilogy. If you started this series, you have to see it through.
Cold Creatures” ~ (Queen of Tridents Book 3) ~ This finale gave me chills — and I mean that in the best way possible. The story plunges into the coldest parts of the ocean and the darkest corners of the heroine’s heart. She’s no longer just a girl caught in a curse; she’s a queen caught between freedom and sacrifice. The pacing is relentless, the tension raw, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Without spoiling too much — yes, there are losses that hurt, but there’s also a redemption arc that feels earned. The ending ties back beautifully to the beginning of the series, closing the loop in a way that feels both heartbreaking and hopeful.
An emotional, stormy, and satisfying conclusion to a powerful fantasy trilogy. If you started this series, you have to see it through.
June 20, 2025
Truly my favorite book series. I think about it all the time. And I didn’t realize the third book was out and so I had to read it immediately. I truly love this cast of characters and seeing it from so many perspectives throughout each book.
Honestly, I was a little worried about so much time apart for Claira and the guys, but it was wonderful to see her come into her own and having her relationship with Abyssal grow. Their slow burn was so hard to handle, but in a delightful way. I didn’t love the end, but understood the necessity of it all.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that book 4 is out soon!
Honestly, I was a little worried about so much time apart for Claira and the guys, but it was wonderful to see her come into her own and having her relationship with Abyssal grow. Their slow burn was so hard to handle, but in a delightful way. I didn’t love the end, but understood the necessity of it all.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that book 4 is out soon!
August 9, 2025
Love this series!
I love this series! I can't wait for the next one! I've been following it since Kindle Vella- I'm glad this finally got released in entirety, I was so aggravated when they shut down the other platform when I was halfway through the book!😂😍 These are some of the most fun characters ever! Especially Laverne😂🤣😂 I have to say I was a bit shocked to find out who the "surprise guest" was supposed to be, at the end, I'm guessing he will be instrumental in fixing this dilemma they all find themselves in..... hopefully!! 😍 Most of the comments I'd like to make would be spoilers, so I guess I'll leave it at that😍
I love this series! I can't wait for the next one! I've been following it since Kindle Vella- I'm glad this finally got released in entirety, I was so aggravated when they shut down the other platform when I was halfway through the book!😂😍 These are some of the most fun characters ever! Especially Laverne😂🤣😂 I have to say I was a bit shocked to find out who the "surprise guest" was supposed to be, at the end, I'm guessing he will be instrumental in fixing this dilemma they all find themselves in..... hopefully!! 😍 Most of the comments I'd like to make would be spoilers, so I guess I'll leave it at that😍
March 30, 2025
love this series, but hated paying chapter per chapter
I was annoyed I had to originally pay chapters to chapter to read this book - almost stopped reading it entirely because of the money grab nature of paying per chapter…. I was glad to see the book itself finally released. I really do love the series though and hope the next book will be out soon!
I was annoyed I had to originally pay chapters to chapter to read this book - almost stopped reading it entirely because of the money grab nature of paying per chapter…. I was glad to see the book itself finally released. I really do love the series though and hope the next book will be out soon!
July 20, 2025
The love story between Claira and Leander, Cai, and Barren is tested when she finds out who she really is. While in the undersea her feelings for "The puppet" grow closer only for him to be self-sacrificing. She finds herself in the end only to lose a piece of herself as well. I'm hoping the next book brings all his secrets to light so she can see just how much he has actually done for her.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 20, 2025
I'm invested in this series because I found it on kindle villa and came across the books later on after the villa ended. I however wish her last love interest turned out differently and her as well she was such a strong character in the other books but this one i feel like she lost some of that. I am curious when the 4th book will be out though.
April 24, 2025
I truly love this series
I love the characters, Laverne, Aracos, and Cyre are literally the best and I adore them. The ending of book 3 has been waiting impatiently for the next book. Thank you Shana for all your hard work this is my most favorite series
I love the characters, Laverne, Aracos, and Cyre are literally the best and I adore them. The ending of book 3 has been waiting impatiently for the next book. Thank you Shana for all your hard work this is my most favorite series
May 25, 2025
amazinggg
This book was really amazing and I loved it and can’t wait for the next book, I loved abyssal and his self sacrificing love ❤️he does so much for her and she doesn’t even know, everything for her 😭
This book was really amazing and I loved it and can’t wait for the next book, I loved abyssal and his self sacrificing love ❤️he does so much for her and she doesn’t even know, everything for her 😭
April 19, 2025
Great series!
A must read! I would recommend this series to anyone who loves mermaid romance and mystery novels . I enjoyed this series.
A must read! I would recommend this series to anyone who loves mermaid romance and mystery novels . I enjoyed this series.
August 3, 2025
August 2025
2/5
2/5
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