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Arsyn Morgan #4
The Wraith's Corruption
Darkness calls … but it comes at a cost.
Ari’s price was his life.
What will mine be?
It’s been months since the battle at the well of Draqaar. Since Sebastian broke open the Aether, draining it to fuel his undead army. But the Aether still hasn’t recovered. In fact, it’s getting worse. We’re running out of time to find the missing reaper, Enoch, and Ari’s clue leads me to believe he’s somewhere on Earth.
Entire hunter compounds are disappearing. And it has the stench of Sebastian’s corrupt magic all over it. To face him, we’ll have to seek unlikely allies. Let’s just hope they give me a chance to explain myself before shooting me on site.
But dark magic is growing inside me. It promises powerful magic. With it, I can finally match Sebastian’s power. But it comes at a cost. Ari’s price for his corruption was his life. What will my price be?
The Wraith's Corruption is a slow burn why choose romance. It's book 4 in the Arsyn Morgan series. The series is recommended for 18+ due to violence, bad language, and sexual situations.
Ari’s price was his life.
What will mine be?
It’s been months since the battle at the well of Draqaar. Since Sebastian broke open the Aether, draining it to fuel his undead army. But the Aether still hasn’t recovered. In fact, it’s getting worse. We’re running out of time to find the missing reaper, Enoch, and Ari’s clue leads me to believe he’s somewhere on Earth.
Entire hunter compounds are disappearing. And it has the stench of Sebastian’s corrupt magic all over it. To face him, we’ll have to seek unlikely allies. Let’s just hope they give me a chance to explain myself before shooting me on site.
But dark magic is growing inside me. It promises powerful magic. With it, I can finally match Sebastian’s power. But it comes at a cost. Ari’s price for his corruption was his life. What will my price be?
The Wraith's Corruption is a slow burn why choose romance. It's book 4 in the Arsyn Morgan series. The series is recommended for 18+ due to violence, bad language, and sexual situations.
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339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2024
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February 12, 2025
the second half of this book was a hot mess and the ending was way too rushed… series overall is a 3/5… I am once again asking where’s the ROMANCE??
February 6, 2025
4.5 stars really. This series has been fascinating and I've really enjoyed it, Some parts seemed a little disjointed which is why it's not a complete 5. But would I buy this series for my trophy shelf? absolutely and I wouldn't mind recommending it as a starter for those who are just getting into reverse harem fantasy books. I really like Syn, and honestly Ari is goals for dark and broody men. Won't lie though, it felt like it was the end but there was alot not answered so I'm not sure if there will be a book five? I wouldn't mind reading more but I'm not mad if it's done either if that makes sense.
December 17, 2024
I don’t often start a series that I know is unfinished, but I’m so glad I took the plunge with this one. I’ve been eagerly awaiting this book, and now I’m already counting down the days for the next one. I simultaneously want it to be released immediately, but I also don’t want this series to ever end. Thankfully, there are at least two more books to look forward to, and I’m already planning to make this one a yearly reread.
Jess does such an incredible job of weaving together world-building with plot. There’s never an overload of information; in fact, I sometimes wish there were even more. I’ve seen some past reviews where readers complain about the pacing or get confused, but the worlds she creates are too complex to be easily summed up in a few paragraphs. I’m hooked, and I want to learn everything about the realms she’s built. Honestly, if these books ended up being as long as the Bible, I’d be here for every word.
Syn goes THROUGH it this book. I found myself constantly going back and forth about her fate. She’s so vulnerable in this book, silently struggling, or at least thinking she is. But the guys are always in her corner. While Quillon and Felix continue to be at the forefront of her relationships, we finally start to see other bonds blossom, albeit at a painfully slow pace. I’m hoping things heat up in the next book. I also can’t wait to see Cyrus finally snap and give in to the pull of our Enchantress. We see him start to crack a little in this one, and I’m here for it.
I honestly didn’t think I could do a complete 180 on Sebastian, but here I am—my cold, dead heart is beating for him again. I’m back on that train. Can anyone be more obsessed and devoted to Syn than he is? I think not.
This series is not about straight-up smut, and anyone expecting that will be disappointed. The focus here is on the fantasy, the world-building, and Syn’s growth as a strong FMC with a supportive, multi-layered harem. Some readers expect her harem to be with her in every single scene, but that’s not realistic when you have an independent FMC. That said, I do wish we had a little more interaction with the Aegis men.
There’s a lot going on, and some side characters from the earlier books have fallen away. But that’s a natural part of Syn’s journey as she moves through new realms—those characters just won’t be part of her new path. Although we may see them again when she realm hops. I can understand why this series might be confusing for some. We jump realms each book and new characters. It’s probably like when I first started Game of Thrones, I kept losing track of characters and places. I just hope this series has a better ending than that final season (we all know the one I’m talking about).
As always, Jess Stowe left this book with a satisfying, gentle ending instead of a major cliffhanger, and I really appreciate that. I’d probably be raging if I had to deal with a massive cliffy.
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC, and I’m truly grateful for that. Here’s to hoping I get the honor of reading the 5th book early when it’s ready too.
Jess does such an incredible job of weaving together world-building with plot. There’s never an overload of information; in fact, I sometimes wish there were even more. I’ve seen some past reviews where readers complain about the pacing or get confused, but the worlds she creates are too complex to be easily summed up in a few paragraphs. I’m hooked, and I want to learn everything about the realms she’s built. Honestly, if these books ended up being as long as the Bible, I’d be here for every word.
Syn goes THROUGH it this book. I found myself constantly going back and forth about her fate. She’s so vulnerable in this book, silently struggling, or at least thinking she is. But the guys are always in her corner. While Quillon and Felix continue to be at the forefront of her relationships, we finally start to see other bonds blossom, albeit at a painfully slow pace. I’m hoping things heat up in the next book. I also can’t wait to see Cyrus finally snap and give in to the pull of our Enchantress. We see him start to crack a little in this one, and I’m here for it.
I honestly didn’t think I could do a complete 180 on Sebastian, but here I am—my cold, dead heart is beating for him again. I’m back on that train. Can anyone be more obsessed and devoted to Syn than he is? I think not.
This series is not about straight-up smut, and anyone expecting that will be disappointed. The focus here is on the fantasy, the world-building, and Syn’s growth as a strong FMC with a supportive, multi-layered harem. Some readers expect her harem to be with her in every single scene, but that’s not realistic when you have an independent FMC. That said, I do wish we had a little more interaction with the Aegis men.
There’s a lot going on, and some side characters from the earlier books have fallen away. But that’s a natural part of Syn’s journey as she moves through new realms—those characters just won’t be part of her new path. Although we may see them again when she realm hops. I can understand why this series might be confusing for some. We jump realms each book and new characters. It’s probably like when I first started Game of Thrones, I kept losing track of characters and places. I just hope this series has a better ending than that final season (we all know the one I’m talking about).
As always, Jess Stowe left this book with a satisfying, gentle ending instead of a major cliffhanger, and I really appreciate that. I’d probably be raging if I had to deal with a massive cliffy.
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC, and I’m truly grateful for that. Here’s to hoping I get the honor of reading the 5th book early when it’s ready too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 28, 2024
Everything and nothing happened. Imagine dragging yourself through FOUR books, only to get... this. Two of the guys are still sitting out of the reverse harem like we’re supposed to care about their “will-they-won’t-they” drama. One of them is still semi-hating/semi-rejecting her, and at this point, I say same, because I’m rejecting this story too.
I skimmed most of it because guess what? It was BORING. If this series had a theme, it would be “anticlimactic disappointment.” For two books, we built toward something—anything—and the payoff was a sad, wet firecracker.
First, we had the relationship drama that ended in a trash heap, with the FMC suddenly married to some random, barely introduced character. Now? Now we’re treated to two guys giving us less than crumbs, and a redemption arc for her father—oh, you know, the guy who killed her mom. The same guy she was absolutely determined to kill for 90% of the entire series.
And then there’s Sebastian, the ex-lover who got captured. Do we find out what happens to him? Nope. The realms are fine now, the hunters don’t care anymore, and everything else is wrapped up in a tidy little bow. Except for her relationships, which are officially trash.
The most exciting thing we got were some vague “promises” with the two guys who still aren’t fully in the picture. Slow burn? Sure, if slow burn means no burn. If this were a slow burn, I might have been patient, but it’s not—it’s just bad pacing.
But the part that had me rolling my eyes so hard they nearly left my skull? That ridiculous, dragged-out angst about her inevitable death. We suffered through chapters of oh no, she has to die to save the world! only for daddy dearest to swoop in and save her (?). And what does she do? She forgives him. FORGIVES HIM. Even asks for a way to make him undead and save his soul. HA!
And then everything magically gets fixed because why not?
The ending was so inconclusive I don’t even know if it was meant to be a cliffhanger. Either way, I’m out. For good. I knew I was right the last time, and this book just confirmed it.
I skimmed most of it because guess what? It was BORING. If this series had a theme, it would be “anticlimactic disappointment.” For two books, we built toward something—anything—and the payoff was a sad, wet firecracker.
First, we had the relationship drama that ended in a trash heap, with the FMC suddenly married to some random, barely introduced character. Now? Now we’re treated to two guys giving us less than crumbs, and a redemption arc for her father—oh, you know, the guy who killed her mom. The same guy she was absolutely determined to kill for 90% of the entire series.
And then there’s Sebastian, the ex-lover who got captured. Do we find out what happens to him? Nope. The realms are fine now, the hunters don’t care anymore, and everything else is wrapped up in a tidy little bow. Except for her relationships, which are officially trash.
The most exciting thing we got were some vague “promises” with the two guys who still aren’t fully in the picture. Slow burn? Sure, if slow burn means no burn. If this were a slow burn, I might have been patient, but it’s not—it’s just bad pacing.
But the part that had me rolling my eyes so hard they nearly left my skull? That ridiculous, dragged-out angst about her inevitable death. We suffered through chapters of oh no, she has to die to save the world! only for daddy dearest to swoop in and save her (?). And what does she do? She forgives him. FORGIVES HIM. Even asks for a way to make him undead and save his soul. HA!
And then everything magically gets fixed because why not?
The ending was so inconclusive I don’t even know if it was meant to be a cliffhanger. Either way, I’m out. For good. I knew I was right the last time, and this book just confirmed it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 7, 2024
I knew this book was going to have me staying up all night, and I’m definitely going to crash right after I finish this review. The way I couldn’t keep my eyes off my kindle, told me how much I adored this book. Arsyn is one of those characters you will love because of how strong, funny, caring, and just overall a beautiful person (Hunter if we’re being specific). We continue from where we left off from book 3, and I love the challenge they have to do here because you get to see a more vulnerable Syn. The relationship between each man in her harem (May Skye not get offended again with that word…ifykyk) is seen, and I love how not all of them are in the same place. It makes it exciting to see each relationship reach a milestone in their own pace, and I for sure can’t wait to see more in the next book. I need to see more action with Ari, Cyrus, and Skye which will be worth it because I’m a SUCKER for a slow burn or three in this case. I will say that I’m still somewhat in love with Sebastian even with his wrongdoings…*alexa play Criminal by Britney Spears*.
You guys will not be disappointed with this book. I honestly wanted to cry with how fast I read it, but I didn’t even notice because I was too busy being nosy to know what’s next for our Enchantress and her Aegis men.
I just want to thank J.A. Stowe for the opportunity to receive an Arc to such an incredible series. I wanted to cry when I saw I got to be a lucky one to receive a copy. Now, I’m off to reread the series because I’m missing all the MCs.
You guys will not be disappointed with this book. I honestly wanted to cry with how fast I read it, but I didn’t even notice because I was too busy being nosy to know what’s next for our Enchantress and her Aegis men.
I just want to thank J.A. Stowe for the opportunity to receive an Arc to such an incredible series. I wanted to cry when I saw I got to be a lucky one to receive a copy. Now, I’m off to reread the series because I’m missing all the MCs.
January 6, 2025
So much has happened to Syn since the first book in her series. Seeing her vulnerabilities in this book and her trust in her men lets us see just how far she has come. Here we see her facing her past while owning her present. The corruption that is ruining the world has done its damage to her as well and continues to do so. Jumping between the Aether and the Earth, the world building is just incredible. I love all the different species from different realms and how each of them have their own beliefs. The story definitely takes precedent over the steam in these books, but there is steam and delicious tension. The guys in this series are all so varied, I personally really enjoyed that they each had individual relationships with Syn, although there is definitely some action in front of each other. I really loved this book. It was my favourite of the series.
December 18, 2024
i. love. it.
The plot twists.
The character arcs.
The lore.
I love this series. I love these characters. Arsyn, the men, and even the side characters are all so compelling and fascinating.
There’s character development on the antagonists as well. They feel so real because it’s not a character designed to be a villain (and thus they come off as a bit flat) but someone who is just trying to achieve their goal. And they’re complex. It makes them more interesting.
This is all so well done. I love it.
I’ve been so excited for this book and it was so worth it. You really start to see things hinted at as early as book 1 become relevant.
The plot twists.
The character arcs.
The lore.
I love this series. I love these characters. Arsyn, the men, and even the side characters are all so compelling and fascinating.
There’s character development on the antagonists as well. They feel so real because it’s not a character designed to be a villain (and thus they come off as a bit flat) but someone who is just trying to achieve their goal. And they’re complex. It makes them more interesting.
This is all so well done. I love it.
I’ve been so excited for this book and it was so worth it. You really start to see things hinted at as early as book 1 become relevant.
December 9, 2024
Absolutely Amazing! I loved this book!!
December 23, 2024
Is this the final book? I can’t tell. The antagonists have been dealt with but the ending felt abrupt and she still hadn’t really bonded/consumated with 2 of the men in the harem.
May 11, 2025
This was hard without a reread. Oops. We have character growth for Arsyn and a lot of continuation of the action from previous books. Very little development in the romance, despite some little hints dropped by the men who haven’t moved forward yet. Which is fine, I think? I’m still mostly confused about why this is why choose in the first place. For as epic as these books are, that feels a bit lazy, but since I don’t love triangle angst, I’ll take the relief and move on. There’s plenty else to keep me busy. We’re left without a cliffy, but there’s enough set up that I expect at least one more book. Very curious where the reaper angle is headed, which I confess is my favorite part of this series. Subsequent books haven’t matched the edge of my seat feeling of the first book, but the world building and action adventure bits are still excellent, especially for a new writer.
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