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Following the brutal battle against the soldiers, Ash Trudges north alone after being forced to leave Kane dying in enemy hands. She eventually finds Will and begins to learn from the northerners when no one will help her go back for Kane, if he’s still alive.
Through much heartache and grief, Ash and Will devise a plan to return to Hope by overthrowing Croydon, the King’s weapons manufacturing facility. After scaling the treacherous Triad mountains and surviving nothing short of an avalanche, they finally get their wish. Only nothing is ever as expected.
Friendships are forged. Love is found and lost. Beliefs are shifted, resulting in more lies being uncovered than ever before. Blood is shed and war is waged.
All in the name of freedom and love.
Through much heartache and grief, Ash and Will devise a plan to return to Hope by overthrowing Croydon, the King’s weapons manufacturing facility. After scaling the treacherous Triad mountains and surviving nothing short of an avalanche, they finally get their wish. Only nothing is ever as expected.
Friendships are forged. Love is found and lost. Beliefs are shifted, resulting in more lies being uncovered than ever before. Blood is shed and war is waged.
All in the name of freedom and love.
525 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2025
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Willa Layne
3 books97 followersWilla is a debut author native to the great state of Idaho. Ranch wife by day, she turns to writing to channel her creative energy when she is not chasing her herd of children and cows. If Willa isn't on a horse, she is probably dreaming up her next book. Silver Lies was the product of boredom after having her third son. When she couldn't go out on the ranch and ride her horse, she escaped into writing to cope with the house fever. Willa loves the change that comes with new adventures and challenges, it keeps life interesting! She enjoys writing stories with strong capable women and the realities of living life without modern conveniences.
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March 17, 2025
A heartfelt thank you to @authorwilllayne for the #gifted e-book!
This remarkable installment marks the thrilling conclusion to the Silver Lies series.
We pick up right where Book 2 left off, with Ash leaving a wounded Kane behind as she ventures North alongside her fierce protector, Nova, a loyal wolf. Ash’s mission is clear: reach Will and then return to rescue Kane. Together with the rebels, they will fight to liberate Kane and the blondes in Hope.
This book completely captivated me. I was enthralled by the shifting perspectives of Ash, Kane, and Gabe, whose fates have been intertwined throughout the series. The tension escalates as Ash struggles to navigate her way back to Kane, and the psychological depth of Kane's ordeal resonated deeply—I found myself moved to tears for him. The author’s lyrical and vivid descriptions painted the settings in my mind as though I were living them myself. The suspense of Ash’s daring rescue attempt and their strategic plan to confront the malevolent forces at play kept me on the edge of my seat.
For fans of dystopian fiction brimming with suspense, love, and redemption, this book and the entire series are essential reads. Mark your calendars for its release on March 27, 2025—you won’t want to miss it!
This remarkable installment marks the thrilling conclusion to the Silver Lies series.
We pick up right where Book 2 left off, with Ash leaving a wounded Kane behind as she ventures North alongside her fierce protector, Nova, a loyal wolf. Ash’s mission is clear: reach Will and then return to rescue Kane. Together with the rebels, they will fight to liberate Kane and the blondes in Hope.
This book completely captivated me. I was enthralled by the shifting perspectives of Ash, Kane, and Gabe, whose fates have been intertwined throughout the series. The tension escalates as Ash struggles to navigate her way back to Kane, and the psychological depth of Kane's ordeal resonated deeply—I found myself moved to tears for him. The author’s lyrical and vivid descriptions painted the settings in my mind as though I were living them myself. The suspense of Ash’s daring rescue attempt and their strategic plan to confront the malevolent forces at play kept me on the edge of my seat.
For fans of dystopian fiction brimming with suspense, love, and redemption, this book and the entire series are essential reads. Mark your calendars for its release on March 27, 2025—you won’t want to miss it!
March 13, 2025
Platinum Truths, the final book in the Silver Lies trilogy by indie author Willa Layne, was one I was both terrified to read and dying to dive into. As much as I wanted to know how it would all end, I couldn’t help but feel nervous about where things would land.
But honestly? I shouldn’t have worried.
Platinum Truths cements Ash’s
transformation from survivor to full-on badass—not just in battle, but in spirit. And more than that, it’s filled with messages that feel more important now than ever.
It’s a story about breaking free—from your past, from the prejudices you’re raised with, and from the fear that you’re stuck as the person you’ve been made into. It’s about trauma and the scars it leaves, but also about not letting those scars define you. Above all, it’s about thinking for yourself and questioning what you know to find your truth.
Change is core theme. It doesn’t just ask whether people can change—it challenges us to let go of the weight of our pasts long enough to see it when they do. With this character in particular, I was super skeptical, but that’s what made their story arc so powerful.
And the action! By now, I thought I’d be used to the edge-of-your-seat moments, but nope. I was white-knuckling the pages again and again. Add in the super emotional scenes, and this book gives you all the feels.
Honestly, this book wrecked me in the best way. It was a brutal, emotional, and deeply satisfying conclusion that I’ll be thinking about for days. If you’ve been following this series, you won’t be disappointed.
A huge thank you to Willa Layne for letting me be an ARC reader for this entire series! You’re amazing and I can’t wait to see what you do next!
But honestly? I shouldn’t have worried.
Platinum Truths cements Ash’s
transformation from survivor to full-on badass—not just in battle, but in spirit. And more than that, it’s filled with messages that feel more important now than ever.
It’s a story about breaking free—from your past, from the prejudices you’re raised with, and from the fear that you’re stuck as the person you’ve been made into. It’s about trauma and the scars it leaves, but also about not letting those scars define you. Above all, it’s about thinking for yourself and questioning what you know to find your truth.
Change is core theme. It doesn’t just ask whether people can change—it challenges us to let go of the weight of our pasts long enough to see it when they do. With this character in particular, I was super skeptical, but that’s what made their story arc so powerful.
And the action! By now, I thought I’d be used to the edge-of-your-seat moments, but nope. I was white-knuckling the pages again and again. Add in the super emotional scenes, and this book gives you all the feels.
Honestly, this book wrecked me in the best way. It was a brutal, emotional, and deeply satisfying conclusion that I’ll be thinking about for days. If you’ve been following this series, you won’t be disappointed.
A huge thank you to Willa Layne for letting me be an ARC reader for this entire series! You’re amazing and I can’t wait to see what you do next!
March 12, 2025
Immediately pulls you into the story with exhilarating action scenes that leave your pulse racing as Ash’s found family helps her fight for the Hope they believe still exists. In those final, gut-wrenching moments, the ultimate sacrifice is made—a profound act of love and courage that pierces your heart and brings tears to your eyes.
Not just another YA Dystopian; it is a journey that has carved out a cherished place on my bookshelf.
Not just another YA Dystopian; it is a journey that has carved out a cherished place on my bookshelf.
June 11, 2025
Rating: 3.5/5
Are you ready for a little bit of a rant review? 😬
There was a lot of build up and momentum going from the first two books in this series and I was excited to see what was going to happen. I LOVED Golden Secrets, okay? Unfortunately I feel like this final book lost a bit of steam and I have many, many thoughts. But I also still enjoyed it? At least until the end when everything really went off the rails and spiraled out of control. Then I wanted to throw my kindle across the room. 😅
First, let’s talk about the romance. I love a good I-can’t-live-without-you type relationship, but this pushed way into obsessive territory and made the characters act and say things that I was not a fan of. There were even some kind of suicidal moments that I didn’t think were handled well. I’m so sad that I went from absolutely swooning over this couple to being so annoyed and frustrated with them.
Like I said, things started really getting weird in the last several chapters of the book. There were reveals that came out of left field and made absolutely no sense at all. I still don’t even really know what happened to be honest and everything resolved way too easily. It felt like a bunch of things were made up at the end to give them the means to win the war and it was pretty anticlimactic and strange.
Overall, I truly did enjoy reading this series, but I feel like those last few chapters especially just made me mad and put a sour taste in my mouth for the series. I HATE when this happens. 😭 So do I recommend it? Maybe? I mean, you’ll probably have a great time and maybe you won’t be as bugged by these things as I was? 🤷🏻♀️ Ugh. I’m still mad.
Content: closed door, some mild language
Are you ready for a little bit of a rant review? 😬
There was a lot of build up and momentum going from the first two books in this series and I was excited to see what was going to happen. I LOVED Golden Secrets, okay? Unfortunately I feel like this final book lost a bit of steam and I have many, many thoughts. But I also still enjoyed it? At least until the end when everything really went off the rails and spiraled out of control. Then I wanted to throw my kindle across the room. 😅
First, let’s talk about the romance. I love a good I-can’t-live-without-you type relationship, but this pushed way into obsessive territory and made the characters act and say things that I was not a fan of. There were even some kind of suicidal moments that I didn’t think were handled well. I’m so sad that I went from absolutely swooning over this couple to being so annoyed and frustrated with them.
Like I said, things started really getting weird in the last several chapters of the book. There were reveals that came out of left field and made absolutely no sense at all. I still don’t even really know what happened to be honest and everything resolved way too easily. It felt like a bunch of things were made up at the end to give them the means to win the war and it was pretty anticlimactic and strange.
Overall, I truly did enjoy reading this series, but I feel like those last few chapters especially just made me mad and put a sour taste in my mouth for the series. I HATE when this happens. 😭 So do I recommend it? Maybe? I mean, you’ll probably have a great time and maybe you won’t be as bugged by these things as I was? 🤷🏻♀️ Ugh. I’m still mad.
Content: closed door, some mild language
March 4, 2025
High Stakes, Deep Emotions—But I Needed More
I absolutely devoured the first two books in this series, finishing each in less than 24 hours. The pacing, emotions, surprises, and character arcs kept me hooked, and I was eagerly anticipating Platinum Truths. While I still enjoyed this final installment, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.
The story remained fast-paced, and I was deeply invested in Ash’s and the Rebels’ journey—wondering how they would triumph over the war and the king to save the Blondes. The fates of Kane and Gabe also kept me turning pages, and there were some incredibly emotional moments, particularly involving the “special” prisoners and, of course, Gabe’s part of the story, that had me in tears. However, certain character deaths left me feeling robbed—there just could have been a bit more for them before their final moments.
The ending didn’t provide the level of closure I was hoping for. It felt almost too quick, and I wished for more depth and expansion on the war’s resolution. That said, this series as a whole will stick with me, and I absolutely recommend it to readers who love dystopian fantasy filled with battles, rebellion, and a touch of romance (though it’s not primarily a romance book). While I wanted more from this conclusion, I truly loved the journey and the characters who kept me invested from start to finish.
Content Notes: The series contains mild to moderate language, mild to moderate violence, and closed door intimate scenes between a non-married couple.
I absolutely devoured the first two books in this series, finishing each in less than 24 hours. The pacing, emotions, surprises, and character arcs kept me hooked, and I was eagerly anticipating Platinum Truths. While I still enjoyed this final installment, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.
The story remained fast-paced, and I was deeply invested in Ash’s and the Rebels’ journey—wondering how they would triumph over the war and the king to save the Blondes. The fates of Kane and Gabe also kept me turning pages, and there were some incredibly emotional moments, particularly involving the “special” prisoners and, of course, Gabe’s part of the story, that had me in tears. However, certain character deaths left me feeling robbed—there just could have been a bit more for them before their final moments.
The ending didn’t provide the level of closure I was hoping for. It felt almost too quick, and I wished for more depth and expansion on the war’s resolution. That said, this series as a whole will stick with me, and I absolutely recommend it to readers who love dystopian fantasy filled with battles, rebellion, and a touch of romance (though it’s not primarily a romance book). While I wanted more from this conclusion, I truly loved the journey and the characters who kept me invested from start to finish.
Content Notes: The series contains mild to moderate language, mild to moderate violence, and closed door intimate scenes between a non-married couple.
March 15, 2025
“I love you more than my next heartbeat. I love you so much I’d gladly offer up anybody for death, except you.”
Platinum Truths is book three and the final installment of the Silver Lies trilogy. This story was so intense, emotional, and beautifully written. There were times I wanted to cry and throw my book across the room. It was truly bittersweet to read because while I wanted to know how it ended, I am sad that the journey is over.
I loved all of these characters so much! We continue the stories of Ash, Gabe (Diesel), and Kane from the prior two books but then get the addition of several more wonderful side characters. There is action, romance, prophecy, and redemption throughout the story, along with more world building.
This story really makes you think about change which is a central theme, and if it is possible to for people to change who they are at their core. Can they break away from their past prejudices and trauma not letting it define them but becoming who they were truly meant to be.
Ash and Kane are not only survivors of their past but also leaders of a revolution of change. They are not looking to take control, but instead looking for equality in a world where those who are different are suppressed.
Platinum truths was such an epic conclusion to this trilogy and I will continue to recommend it for years to come. Not only was it an enjoyable reading experience but it has valuables lessons that are so important in today’s world.
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Tropes:
Dystopian Romantasy
Revealed Identities
Larger Cast of Characters
Found Family
Post-Apocalyptic World
Closed Door Romance
Political Intrigue
Flawed, Relatable Heroine
Multi-POV
Broody Men with Hearts of Gold
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review
Platinum Truths is book three and the final installment of the Silver Lies trilogy. This story was so intense, emotional, and beautifully written. There were times I wanted to cry and throw my book across the room. It was truly bittersweet to read because while I wanted to know how it ended, I am sad that the journey is over.
I loved all of these characters so much! We continue the stories of Ash, Gabe (Diesel), and Kane from the prior two books but then get the addition of several more wonderful side characters. There is action, romance, prophecy, and redemption throughout the story, along with more world building.
This story really makes you think about change which is a central theme, and if it is possible to for people to change who they are at their core. Can they break away from their past prejudices and trauma not letting it define them but becoming who they were truly meant to be.
Ash and Kane are not only survivors of their past but also leaders of a revolution of change. They are not looking to take control, but instead looking for equality in a world where those who are different are suppressed.
Platinum truths was such an epic conclusion to this trilogy and I will continue to recommend it for years to come. Not only was it an enjoyable reading experience but it has valuables lessons that are so important in today’s world.
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Tropes:
Dystopian Romantasy
Revealed Identities
Larger Cast of Characters
Found Family
Post-Apocalyptic World
Closed Door Romance
Political Intrigue
Flawed, Relatable Heroine
Multi-POV
Broody Men with Hearts of Gold
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review
March 3, 2025
🖤 ✦ 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙢 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙨 ✦ 🖤
Author: Willa Layne
Series: Silver Lies trilogy
Pages: 525
Genres: Adult romantasy, dystopian
✨️
𝓢𝓔𝓡𝓘𝓔𝓢 𝓥𝓘𝓑𝓔𝓢
🏹 Dystopian romantasy
🏹 Revealed identities
🏹 Larger cast of characters
🏹 Found family
🏹 Post-apocalyptic world
🏹 Closed door romance
🏹 Political intrigue
🏹 Flawed, relatable heroine
🏹 Multi-POV
🏹 Broody men with hearts of gold
✨️
𝓣𝓗𝓞𝓤𝓖𝓗𝓣𝓢
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬. One of the best series that I have read. So FREAKING moving – all the feels. Wow! Compelling, un-put-down-able, emotional, and with gripping prose that takes you right into this dystopian world. The story is so intense and so beautifully done that I devoured every line. All three books are amazing. I cannot tell you how many times my heart was ripped out, put back together and then ripped out again….and I loved every minute of it. The use of descriptive language (but not too much), beautiful writing style and fast pace will transport you into Ash’s story. I am at a loss for words. If you haven’t started this series, 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕟𝕠𝕨.
Willa Layne is now an auto buy author for me. I bought all three books because I know that I want to revisit this trilogy again.
✨️
𝓠𝓤𝓞𝓣𝓔𝓢
“𝘐𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩?”
“𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚝.”
“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭, 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.” 💔
Author: Willa Layne
Series: Silver Lies trilogy
Pages: 525
Genres: Adult romantasy, dystopian
✨️
𝓢𝓔𝓡𝓘𝓔𝓢 𝓥𝓘𝓑𝓔𝓢
🏹 Dystopian romantasy
🏹 Revealed identities
🏹 Larger cast of characters
🏹 Found family
🏹 Post-apocalyptic world
🏹 Closed door romance
🏹 Political intrigue
🏹 Flawed, relatable heroine
🏹 Multi-POV
🏹 Broody men with hearts of gold
✨️
𝓣𝓗𝓞𝓤𝓖𝓗𝓣𝓢
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬. One of the best series that I have read. So FREAKING moving – all the feels. Wow! Compelling, un-put-down-able, emotional, and with gripping prose that takes you right into this dystopian world. The story is so intense and so beautifully done that I devoured every line. All three books are amazing. I cannot tell you how many times my heart was ripped out, put back together and then ripped out again….and I loved every minute of it. The use of descriptive language (but not too much), beautiful writing style and fast pace will transport you into Ash’s story. I am at a loss for words. If you haven’t started this series, 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕟𝕠𝕨.
Willa Layne is now an auto buy author for me. I bought all three books because I know that I want to revisit this trilogy again.
✨️
𝓠𝓤𝓞𝓣𝓔𝓢
“𝘐𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩?”
“𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚝.”
“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭, 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.” 💔
April 18, 2025
It's hard to believe that I read the ARC of the first book in this series just last January. Willa has outdone herself by bringing us the perfect closer of a dystopian closed-door romance series. I remember the chokehold that dystopian books had on me in middle and high school. I've been chasing the high I had reading those, like The Hunger Games, Maze Runner, and Divergent. As a 26-year-old, I can finally say I felt the same reading the Silver Lies series.
The love triangle (triangle isn't the best word in my mind), the lies, the intrigue, the politics, the drama - it was a page-turner that I forced myself to read more slowly because I knew I would devour it too fast without a clear head. I was foaming at the mouth to receive this ARC in my inbox, and I want to thank Willa for sending it along. A huge shout-out also goes to the other people in her ARC group, influencer list, and Street Team for the utter chaos we created as we read this. The twists and turns of the characters leave us emotionally wrecked, with one we don't want to root for, but I'm always here for a slight redemption arc. Ash, Diesel, and Kane will always have a place in my bookish heart and shelves, and although it is the end of the series, I'll hold out hope for some novellas about their lives and stories. I will, of course, hold off on spoilers, but know that going in, you'll love these characters. However, no one is safe, and you'll need some tissues.
The love triangle (triangle isn't the best word in my mind), the lies, the intrigue, the politics, the drama - it was a page-turner that I forced myself to read more slowly because I knew I would devour it too fast without a clear head. I was foaming at the mouth to receive this ARC in my inbox, and I want to thank Willa for sending it along. A huge shout-out also goes to the other people in her ARC group, influencer list, and Street Team for the utter chaos we created as we read this. The twists and turns of the characters leave us emotionally wrecked, with one we don't want to root for, but I'm always here for a slight redemption arc. Ash, Diesel, and Kane will always have a place in my bookish heart and shelves, and although it is the end of the series, I'll hold out hope for some novellas about their lives and stories. I will, of course, hold off on spoilers, but know that going in, you'll love these characters. However, no one is safe, and you'll need some tissues.
January 27, 2025
A truth so shocking that I was left speechless. I was not ready for the way this series ended. I started gathering theories after listening to Aster talk, but I was way off and yet I love it.
Golden Lies ends with Ash leaving Kane bleeding out in the forest and Nova coming to protect Ash. Once Ash makes it North to Will, she is determined to head back to get Kane. Everything in her believes he's alive.
The journey back to Hope is far from easy, but the path to freedom never is. Ash finds new friends as she learns to trust again. What was once believed in changes. A character that we hated has an eye opening experience questioning everything they once knew. I actually felt sad and compassion towards this character once his truths came out.
The path to Kane and figuring out how they can all have a future where blondes are free is not an easy one. Death will be everywhere. It will be a constant race against the clock. I don't know how many times I caught myself holding my breath at the intensity of the scene I was reading.
Absolutely DO NOT read chapter 62 out in public. Just grab the blanket, tissue, and comfort food. Thank me later.
Fight to live and fight for love.
Golden Lies ends with Ash leaving Kane bleeding out in the forest and Nova coming to protect Ash. Once Ash makes it North to Will, she is determined to head back to get Kane. Everything in her believes he's alive.
The journey back to Hope is far from easy, but the path to freedom never is. Ash finds new friends as she learns to trust again. What was once believed in changes. A character that we hated has an eye opening experience questioning everything they once knew. I actually felt sad and compassion towards this character once his truths came out.
The path to Kane and figuring out how they can all have a future where blondes are free is not an easy one. Death will be everywhere. It will be a constant race against the clock. I don't know how many times I caught myself holding my breath at the intensity of the scene I was reading.
Absolutely DO NOT read chapter 62 out in public. Just grab the blanket, tissue, and comfort food. Thank me later.
Fight to live and fight for love.
March 24, 2025
Dang. I am still processing. I LOVED! Every. Single. Moment. Of this series. Not hard to say this is my new favorite series!
The story was tied together elegantly. All the easter eggs (and even some I didn’t realize) all came together to create the most beautiful ending. I really enjoyed the twists and turns. I was right about some and surprised about others. It had the perfect amount of depth and emotions. I smiled and cried and everything in between.
The characters were realistic and well written. The story flowed naturally with every decision they made.
The world building was enchanting and I was easily able to see everything the author described.
Willa’s writing is very lyrical and flowed off the page just as fast as I could consume it.
I cannot hype this book up enough!!!
Read if you like:
-Dystopian Romantasy Series
-Hunted blondes
-Intense battle scenes
-Political intrigue
-Off grid living
-Post apocalyptic world
-Magical gifts
-Found family
-Slow burn
-Flawed heroine
-Multi POV
-Broody men with hearts of gold
-Stabby FMC
Plot: 5 stars
Character Development: 5 stars
Romance: 5 stars
Writing Style: 5 stars
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Trigger warnings: Fighting, battle scenes. Anxiety attacks. Trauma, kidnapping, torture. Swearing (mild), romance, just kissing.
The story was tied together elegantly. All the easter eggs (and even some I didn’t realize) all came together to create the most beautiful ending. I really enjoyed the twists and turns. I was right about some and surprised about others. It had the perfect amount of depth and emotions. I smiled and cried and everything in between.
The characters were realistic and well written. The story flowed naturally with every decision they made.
The world building was enchanting and I was easily able to see everything the author described.
Willa’s writing is very lyrical and flowed off the page just as fast as I could consume it.
I cannot hype this book up enough!!!
Read if you like:
-Dystopian Romantasy Series
-Hunted blondes
-Intense battle scenes
-Political intrigue
-Off grid living
-Post apocalyptic world
-Magical gifts
-Found family
-Slow burn
-Flawed heroine
-Multi POV
-Broody men with hearts of gold
-Stabby FMC
Plot: 5 stars
Character Development: 5 stars
Romance: 5 stars
Writing Style: 5 stars
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Spoiler alerts:
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Trigger warnings: Fighting, battle scenes. Anxiety attacks. Trauma, kidnapping, torture. Swearing (mild), romance, just kissing.
March 2, 2025
“See, that’s where you both got it wrong. You need to live for each other. Fight not to die, but to live. To live a life with him in it… Don’t give up, don’t die, don’t break. Live.”
Wow. I am blown away. This is the perfect ending to the series. While it’s a difficult story to read at times - what these poor characters endured! - it’s a beautiful story. The love, the triumph, the redemption…
The author managed to completely shock me, more than once. There were many things I did not see coming at all - which is a real gift of the author’s! And I definitely cried. More than once. How could you do that to us, Willa?! This is one that’s going to stick with me for a while.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Wow. I am blown away. This is the perfect ending to the series. While it’s a difficult story to read at times - what these poor characters endured! - it’s a beautiful story. The love, the triumph, the redemption…
The author managed to completely shock me, more than once. There were many things I did not see coming at all - which is a real gift of the author’s! And I definitely cried. More than once. How could you do that to us, Willa?! This is one that’s going to stick with me for a while.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 15, 2025
I loved reading how the three main characters changed/grew over three books. The author kept the punches rolling while creating moments of hope and joy. If you love a good emotional roller coaster, try it!
What a way to end a series! This was a fast-paced read that ties together the previous two books and has plenty of twists. The final installment doesn't shy away from the pain that comes with change.
I highly recommend this dystopia series.
Favorite Quotes:
"He's still in there and even if he's not, I will love whatever version of him remains. I will love him enough for the both of us. "
"I will not leave you alone, in this world or the next. Please come back to me. Don't let him win. Keep fight—to live"
"Excessive? Maybe, but I've already established that I was a creep..."
What a way to end a series! This was a fast-paced read that ties together the previous two books and has plenty of twists. The final installment doesn't shy away from the pain that comes with change.
I highly recommend this dystopia series.
Favorite Quotes:
"He's still in there and even if he's not, I will love whatever version of him remains. I will love him enough for the both of us. "
"I will not leave you alone, in this world or the next. Please come back to me. Don't let him win. Keep fight—to live"
"Excessive? Maybe, but I've already established that I was a creep..."
March 17, 2025
The last book…. 😭 my heart.
I love all of her books! This was the last one in the trilogy.
First off a massive thank you for allowing me the privilege of receiving a ARC copy again!! ♥️
Platinum Truths… I loved the main characters. They have all come so far in this series and they broke my heart in this one. I felt like I went through all the emotions! Anyone else? 😜
I do feel this was fast paced and kept me invested!! I needed to know what was going to happened with the rebels! 😮💨
Sometimes when you have something to say just say it you never know when you won’t be able to… 😞
Fight for love. Fight to live.
They all fought like hell and deserve happiness for what they went through.
Willa 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 such a great job!!!
I love all of her books! This was the last one in the trilogy.
First off a massive thank you for allowing me the privilege of receiving a ARC copy again!! ♥️
Platinum Truths… I loved the main characters. They have all come so far in this series and they broke my heart in this one. I felt like I went through all the emotions! Anyone else? 😜
I do feel this was fast paced and kept me invested!! I needed to know what was going to happened with the rebels! 😮💨
Sometimes when you have something to say just say it you never know when you won’t be able to… 😞
Fight for love. Fight to live.
They all fought like hell and deserve happiness for what they went through.
Willa 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 such a great job!!!
March 28, 2025
Willa Layne created such a beautiful world with complex characters and so many twists and turns. This entire series will make you feel all the things, and Platinum Truths nicely wrapped everything up. This book made me like a trope (at least I think it's a trope) that I can honestly say I have never liked in any other book. I wish I could be more specific with that, but I don't want to ruin this story. I laughed, I cried, I started rooting for a character I thought I hated, and so many other things all while my nose was glued to my phone for however many hours it took me to finish this in one sitting. I thought about these characters for days after I finished, and I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next.
January 21, 2025
Fight to live and fight for love! Ash and her extraordinary band of misfits return in the riveting finale of the Silver Lies Series. A high-stakes adventure and treacherous journey that will leave your heart racing. Amidst insurmountable odds and formidable enemies, Ash follows her heart. Will she rescue Kane in time, her gray-eyed man? Full of courageous heart-pounding battles, relentless danger, and selfless moments of sacrifice. The magnificent conclusion to the trilogy will resonate with you long after the final word has been read. A powerful reminder there are no limits to what we will do for the ones we love. Infinite stars for Platinum Truths!
March 14, 2025
The number of times I wished to yell at Willa Layne in this book was equivalent to the office reel of just no no no no no with the fast music 🤣. But! This book couldn't have closed up this series any better than it did! Absolutely loved it! The twists, turns, sweet spots, and agonizing emotion drawing writing this book takes on you is worth every bit.
I still seek my duel of flaming vengeance tho Willa Layne on that redemption arc!! How could you. I didn't want to like that person! But I must say the arc was pretty satisfying at the same time 🤣. But why did I have to feel an ounce of thankfulness first!?
I still seek my duel of flaming vengeance tho Willa Layne on that redemption arc!! How could you. I didn't want to like that person! But I must say the arc was pretty satisfying at the same time 🤣. But why did I have to feel an ounce of thankfulness first!?
March 17, 2025
Platinum Truths
By Willa Layne
I received this as an ARC.
This is book three in the trilogy. I was so beyond excited to receive this ARC. I needed to know what was going to happen and, at the same time, did not want to read it because I love this series so much I didn't want it to end!
I absolutely loved this book. It was so freaking good. It puts you through all the emotions. I loved the characters and their growth in this book and the whole series. I loved the story. It was fast-paced and keeps you wanting more.
5 star read
I recommend this book
I recommend this author
Release Day March 27, 2025
If you have not started this series, please do.
By Willa Layne
I received this as an ARC.
This is book three in the trilogy. I was so beyond excited to receive this ARC. I needed to know what was going to happen and, at the same time, did not want to read it because I love this series so much I didn't want it to end!
I absolutely loved this book. It was so freaking good. It puts you through all the emotions. I loved the characters and their growth in this book and the whole series. I loved the story. It was fast-paced and keeps you wanting more.
5 star read
I recommend this book
I recommend this author
Release Day March 27, 2025
If you have not started this series, please do.
January 26, 2025
This is the 3rd and final installment in the silver lies series! Willa has written such a beautiful dystopian like world and hit every emotion through the whole series!
Ash and Kane are back again and on the path to end the war. They meet several new allies in platinum truths that end up being more of a family than anything else! Diesel has started questions the events that have laid out his whole life, but will he discover the whole truth in time or will it be too late!?
Check out all 3 books! You won’t be disappointed with the YA dystopian series! Hands down great work!
Ash and Kane are back again and on the path to end the war. They meet several new allies in platinum truths that end up being more of a family than anything else! Diesel has started questions the events that have laid out his whole life, but will he discover the whole truth in time or will it be too late!?
Check out all 3 books! You won’t be disappointed with the YA dystopian series! Hands down great work!
September 1, 2025
THANK YOU, Willa, for not completely destroying my heart. You wrote a beautiful redemption arc for a character I was not pleased with and somehow managed to give me peace and then a heart stopping, nail biting finish.
If you've ever read a book that you never wanted to end or were maybe even scared to finish, then you know it CAN take MONTHS to finish a book. This was no fault to Platinum Truths but a mixture of life and just being so sad for this series to end 💚
If you've ever read a book that you never wanted to end or were maybe even scared to finish, then you know it CAN take MONTHS to finish a book. This was no fault to Platinum Truths but a mixture of life and just being so sad for this series to end 💚
March 4, 2025
“Among the pain and the grief, there was joy in between, in the small moments, like sunshine through the cracks in a dark cabin.”
In typical Willa fashion, this book will rip your heart out, make you love, make you hate, then put you back together again. A book to make you nervous that things are going *too* well when there are still 100 pages left in the story. A wonderful conclusion to a fantastic trilogy. What an honor to have ARC read all of these.
In typical Willa fashion, this book will rip your heart out, make you love, make you hate, then put you back together again. A book to make you nervous that things are going *too* well when there are still 100 pages left in the story. A wonderful conclusion to a fantastic trilogy. What an honor to have ARC read all of these.
March 28, 2025
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5/5 Stars
Can I give this series 6/5 stars!? Oh my word this book was the perfect ending to the trilogy! Willa did a fantastic job wrapping everything up while still taking me on an emotional roller coaster from beginning to end!
I adore these 3 books and cannot recommend them enough!!
5/5 Stars
Can I give this series 6/5 stars!? Oh my word this book was the perfect ending to the trilogy! Willa did a fantastic job wrapping everything up while still taking me on an emotional roller coaster from beginning to end!
I adore these 3 books and cannot recommend them enough!!
March 23, 2025
I'm going to miss this world and these characters so much.
I don't want to give any spoilers, but I will love this series and recommend it to anyone wanting a dystopian universe.
Everyone else can have ACOTAR as their roman empire but this series is mine.
I don't want to give any spoilers, but I will love this series and recommend it to anyone wanting a dystopian universe.
Everyone else can have ACOTAR as their roman empire but this series is mine.
March 26, 2025
An amazing book to close out an amazing series. Willa crafted a beautiful story over the course of three books. The journey Ash and Kane take to accept themselves and each other breaks my heart and heals it in the same moment.
April 5, 2025
The emotional rollercoaster this book sent me on. Gosh it’s not very often that a book can make me ball my eyes out, but this book accomplished that and more. What an amazing way to end out a series.
January 20, 2025
Meh. Get over his gray eyes already Willa!
In all seriousness, this is my favorite book in the series. :D
In all seriousness, this is my favorite book in the series. :D
March 30, 2025
Don’t mind me crying over here. This book was the perfect wrap up to this amazing series! I might have more words later, but for now suffice it to say this book has my whole heart.
April 14, 2025
What a way to finish off this story. It was for sure a roller coaster of emotions, but what an end to a great adventure.
April 26, 2025
The way Willa put this whole story together was amazing! The ending… I couldn’t have asked for a better way to wrap everything up!! I adored the characters, the development, even the redemption arc 💜
May 7, 2025
I really liked this series! But this last book was top notch! The whole plot was invigorating & new. I laughed, I cried & I stayed planted firmly on the edge of my seat. Willa wrapped up this story beautifully! I absolutely loved the redemption aspects of the book & I kept thinking how easily this could have been a Christian book which I would have loved.
Either way it gets all the stars from me!
Either way it gets all the stars from me!
May 12, 2025
More people need to find this book series! What a journey. The character development, the romance, the language… This is a trilogy worth reading!
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