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Broken Souls Trilogy #3
Freedom's Fury
Some part of me thought being murdered in front of my mate was rock bottom.
It was the delusional part.
Because I didn’t stay dead.
Instead, I woke up tethered to my psychotic ex who still insists we’re soul mates.
I insist he seek immediate medical attention.
To top things off, my actual mate will stop at nothing to get me back – even if it costs him everything.
It’s a good thing I don’t have anxiety issues, or this might be terrible for my mental health. (Sarcasm).
My captors think they can control me, but they have no idea how far I’ll go to keep my loved ones safe.
After all, it’s amazing how many options open up when you have nothing left to lose.
He wanted to carve me into his perfect, obedient wife.
Instead, he cut away the last threads of my sanity.
And I’ve never been more dangerous.
It was the delusional part.
Because I didn’t stay dead.
Instead, I woke up tethered to my psychotic ex who still insists we’re soul mates.
I insist he seek immediate medical attention.
To top things off, my actual mate will stop at nothing to get me back – even if it costs him everything.
It’s a good thing I don’t have anxiety issues, or this might be terrible for my mental health. (Sarcasm).
My captors think they can control me, but they have no idea how far I’ll go to keep my loved ones safe.
After all, it’s amazing how many options open up when you have nothing left to lose.
He wanted to carve me into his perfect, obedient wife.
Instead, he cut away the last threads of my sanity.
And I’ve never been more dangerous.
702 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 5, 2026
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Melody Joanne
4 books494 followersMelody is a Canadian author of dark romantasy novels, who loves to write about unhinged, strong FMCs that will have you laughing one moment and wondering if the author might need therapy the next.
When she’s not wrangling her three young children, she’s either writing or binge-reading (because the PhD is finally done—WOO!).
When the warmer weather sets in, she likes to plant fields of flowers and adopt more animals for her hobby farm.
Melody writes because she can’t afford her book addiction.
When she’s not wrangling her three young children, she’s either writing or binge-reading (because the PhD is finally done—WOO!).
When the warmer weather sets in, she likes to plant fields of flowers and adopt more animals for her hobby farm.
Melody writes because she can’t afford her book addiction.
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May 29, 2025I need this book out like NOW!!
THE CLIFFHANGER ON THE 2ND BOOK OMG!
Pleaseee pleaaseeee I need my destroyer and Viv!!!!
THE CLIFFHANGER ON THE 2ND BOOK OMG!
Pleaseee pleaaseeee I need my destroyer and Viv!!!!
February 16, 2026
If I never have to read the words “my mate” or “Kitten” again, it will be too soon. I can’t believe I read all 700 pages of this with my eyeballs.
February 6, 2026
ARC Review: 6⭐️
Rule #1: Do NOT start this book if you have to be up early tomorrow.
Seriously. Clear your schedule, cancel your plans, and prepare to be emotionally wrecked in the best possible way.
This story shattered my heart into a thousand pieces… then somehow pieced it back together, leaving me sobbing. 😭
I barely slept for two days straight. Rude? Absolutely. Worth it? 100% without a doubt. 🖤
Viv is me. I am Viv.
That moment she realizes she never truly knew what love felt like? It broke me open and had me in tears. To grow, sometimes you have to be shattered first — and this book captures that truth so beautifully it hurts. Seriously.
Leon is every infuriating ego we’ve ever wanted to scream at. F*** him. Can I say that here? I don’t care… cause I am saying it. I will never hear the word “pet” the same way again. Ever.
The dynamic between the destroyer we love and the creator we’ve all been at our most broken moments is pure perfection.
Reading this felt like being transported to another universe entirely — one where I laughed out loud, ugly-cried, screamed into pillows, and felt every raw unfiltered emotion.
The character growth is beautiful. Watching them learn to embrace their emotions, stop hiding from the pain, and step into their truth is absolutely Awe-inspiring.
And the sass and the unapologetic feminine rage? Divine. Chef’s kiss. Glorious. No notes.
If you want a series that will ruin you, heal you, and leave you changed by the end of it — this is it.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you. 😏
Rule #1: Do NOT start this book if you have to be up early tomorrow.
Seriously. Clear your schedule, cancel your plans, and prepare to be emotionally wrecked in the best possible way.
This story shattered my heart into a thousand pieces… then somehow pieced it back together, leaving me sobbing. 😭
I barely slept for two days straight. Rude? Absolutely. Worth it? 100% without a doubt. 🖤
Viv is me. I am Viv.
That moment she realizes she never truly knew what love felt like? It broke me open and had me in tears. To grow, sometimes you have to be shattered first — and this book captures that truth so beautifully it hurts. Seriously.
Leon is every infuriating ego we’ve ever wanted to scream at. F*** him. Can I say that here? I don’t care… cause I am saying it. I will never hear the word “pet” the same way again. Ever.
The dynamic between the destroyer we love and the creator we’ve all been at our most broken moments is pure perfection.
Reading this felt like being transported to another universe entirely — one where I laughed out loud, ugly-cried, screamed into pillows, and felt every raw unfiltered emotion.
The character growth is beautiful. Watching them learn to embrace their emotions, stop hiding from the pain, and step into their truth is absolutely Awe-inspiring.
And the sass and the unapologetic feminine rage? Divine. Chef’s kiss. Glorious. No notes.
If you want a series that will ruin you, heal you, and leave you changed by the end of it — this is it.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you. 😏
January 15, 2026
5⭐️ 3.5🌶️
I cannot express enough how much I love this series and how much these books mean to me.
Not only do I think the writing, the plot and the characters are amazing, which they are! But these books have had such an effect on me emotionally and mentally and I am so grateful to Melody for writing these books and these characters.
I’ve never related so much to a character as I have with Vivian. Her insecurities, the way she’s had to deal with things that have happened and some of the things she’s been through. It felt like I was reading about parts of my life, it was definitely emotional. But then the healing begins and I was just in awe of her. Some of the things that were said to Vivian where things I never heard personally but didn’t realise just how much I needed those words until I read them. Vivi’s story has healed a part of me that I’ve been trying to heal for years and I am so grateful 🖤
Thank you Melody for these beautiful books! I can’t wait to read more of these characters in your next series 🥰
Here are some of my favourite quotes from the book.
“While I wonder what the shipping policy is from the Otherworld to the Shadow Realm. Would a dismembered penis be too rotten by the time it arrives? Asking for a friend.”
“She is a Reaper. Nothing can hold her.”
“I smile, and it’s genuine. Of course, the hellhound wants belly rubs.”
“Your pain and your fear are valid. No matter what others have gone through, what you experienced was real. It was terrifying and traumatic. You’re hurting, and you’re allowed to grieve. You deserve to be held through it, not judged - especially not by yourself.”
I cannot express enough how much I love this series and how much these books mean to me.
Not only do I think the writing, the plot and the characters are amazing, which they are! But these books have had such an effect on me emotionally and mentally and I am so grateful to Melody for writing these books and these characters.
I’ve never related so much to a character as I have with Vivian. Her insecurities, the way she’s had to deal with things that have happened and some of the things she’s been through. It felt like I was reading about parts of my life, it was definitely emotional. But then the healing begins and I was just in awe of her. Some of the things that were said to Vivian where things I never heard personally but didn’t realise just how much I needed those words until I read them. Vivi’s story has healed a part of me that I’ve been trying to heal for years and I am so grateful 🖤
Thank you Melody for these beautiful books! I can’t wait to read more of these characters in your next series 🥰
Here are some of my favourite quotes from the book.
“While I wonder what the shipping policy is from the Otherworld to the Shadow Realm. Would a dismembered penis be too rotten by the time it arrives? Asking for a friend.”
“She is a Reaper. Nothing can hold her.”
“I smile, and it’s genuine. Of course, the hellhound wants belly rubs.”
“Your pain and your fear are valid. No matter what others have gone through, what you experienced was real. It was terrifying and traumatic. You’re hurting, and you’re allowed to grieve. You deserve to be held through it, not judged - especially not by yourself.”
February 26, 2026
3.75!!
I felt this took my agessss
I really want to put this as a four only cause i love Sin but that’s literally it
I was wondering how on earth can they wrap up the series in this book after what we read at the end of the second book.
Leon, i have zero words i don’t think i can ever look at someone named leon and think anything nice
I was kinda confused of all these realms and how she was attached to them, it felt a bit messy and rushed but it was cool to see ( i still don’t know what she was and how much power she held)
The last 40% of the book had me hooked, anything before that was a drag to read
There’s so many questions that I have but i don’t think they are worth my time, i liked how it ended that’s pretty much it
I felt this took my agessss
I really want to put this as a four only cause i love Sin but that’s literally it
I was wondering how on earth can they wrap up the series in this book after what we read at the end of the second book.
Leon, i have zero words i don’t think i can ever look at someone named leon and think anything nice
I was kinda confused of all these realms and how she was attached to them, it felt a bit messy and rushed but it was cool to see ( i still don’t know what she was and how much power she held)
The last 40% of the book had me hooked, anything before that was a drag to read
There’s so many questions that I have but i don’t think they are worth my time, i liked how it ended that’s pretty much it
February 10, 2026
I have been struggling to write this review, not for lack of wanting to. More of a…how do I not write a novel of my own for this masterpiece.
I can be selective in my books, while keeping a decent variety of genres.
This series…while skeptical at first, knocked me onto my ass and kept me there.
The final book in Vivian and Sin’s world, it connected in a way that helped me rethink certain aspects of my life while reminding myself to not give up.
Enough about me…
Melody, Ms. Ma’am!
Chapter 58?!?! The raw emotions, the vulnerability, this was everything.
If you’re looking for a ride with sass, snark, kick ass women, real life emotional whiplash with real life healing, protective overbearing assholes you just want to throw on a table an…you get the picture. Plus so so much more.
Look, I didn’t know what to expect. And I am grateful for the rec, I didn’t know I needed this in my life. This will be a constant reread in my life.
If you haven’t read this yet…what is wrong with you? Get to it!
Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Kitten, go get the book. “Now, spread this book nice and wide, and turn the page.” -MJ
“That’s my good, filthy little book slut” -MJ
I can be selective in my books, while keeping a decent variety of genres.
This series…while skeptical at first, knocked me onto my ass and kept me there.
The final book in Vivian and Sin’s world, it connected in a way that helped me rethink certain aspects of my life while reminding myself to not give up.
Enough about me…
Melody, Ms. Ma’am!
Chapter 58?!?! The raw emotions, the vulnerability, this was everything.
If you’re looking for a ride with sass, snark, kick ass women, real life emotional whiplash with real life healing, protective overbearing assholes you just want to throw on a table an…you get the picture. Plus so so much more.
Look, I didn’t know what to expect. And I am grateful for the rec, I didn’t know I needed this in my life. This will be a constant reread in my life.
If you haven’t read this yet…what is wrong with you? Get to it!
Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Kitten, go get the book. “Now, spread this book nice and wide, and turn the page.” -MJ
“That’s my good, filthy little book slut” -MJ
January 15, 2026
This is definitely dark fantasy romance SMUT. I was kindly sent ARC copy before the release date (which has been moved forward! 🥳)
I was desperate to find out how the journey between Vivian & Sin would conclude and I was not left disappointed, I demolished this book in 1 sitting!
Freedom’s Fury has such a good blend of dark romance, fantasy and comedy. I love how the whole trilogy explores mating bonds and toxic, abusive relationships, these books and especially this one delves into the behaviours of an abuser and their victim and we bare witness to Vivian’s personal growth and her journey to standing up for herself and believing she deserves a HEA.
I really loved the journey and how the trilogy came together and ended in Freedoms Fury, while we don’t get answers to EVERYTHING as Melody Joanne has another series which I hope will answer some of the last questions, the end of the battle came together really well.
If I had ONE criticism it would be there is a LOT of SMUT however that’s to be expected by the dedication and this is purely a personal preference and has no impact on my overall review because I still loved this book, a lot of sex talk just isn’t for me.
I’m so grateful I was able to read this as an ARC reader and I’m super excited to see what Melody Joanne publishes next!
I was desperate to find out how the journey between Vivian & Sin would conclude and I was not left disappointed, I demolished this book in 1 sitting!
Freedom’s Fury has such a good blend of dark romance, fantasy and comedy. I love how the whole trilogy explores mating bonds and toxic, abusive relationships, these books and especially this one delves into the behaviours of an abuser and their victim and we bare witness to Vivian’s personal growth and her journey to standing up for herself and believing she deserves a HEA.
I really loved the journey and how the trilogy came together and ended in Freedoms Fury, while we don’t get answers to EVERYTHING as Melody Joanne has another series which I hope will answer some of the last questions, the end of the battle came together really well.
If I had ONE criticism it would be there is a LOT of SMUT however that’s to be expected by the dedication and this is purely a personal preference and has no impact on my overall review because I still loved this book, a lot of sex talk just isn’t for me.
I’m so grateful I was able to read this as an ARC reader and I’m super excited to see what Melody Joanne publishes next!
January 10, 2026
Thank you Melody and her team for the ARC. I literally read this in two sittings hihihi
This was a wild ride and I loved every second of it.
I am not a fan of the separation trope, especially when it’s all sad and depressing and boring. But the part where Vivian was captured was actually pretty funny and good. And traumatic, but, details, details. 🤭
This series made me feel so seen. The insecurities of Vivian felt like my own, sometimes. And her not knowing her own potential because “no one told me!!!” is actually too relatable lol
I almost gave this 4 stars because I ended this book with so many questions unanswered… and then Melody teased us about a new series explaining the rest, and now I’m hyped. Ari POV finally????
Thanks for making me cry, again. Forever my favourite series.
This was a wild ride and I loved every second of it.
I am not a fan of the separation trope, especially when it’s all sad and depressing and boring. But the part where Vivian was captured was actually pretty funny and good. And traumatic, but, details, details. 🤭
This series made me feel so seen. The insecurities of Vivian felt like my own, sometimes. And her not knowing her own potential because “no one told me!!!” is actually too relatable lol
I almost gave this 4 stars because I ended this book with so many questions unanswered… and then Melody teased us about a new series explaining the rest, and now I’m hyped. Ari POV finally????
Thanks for making me cry, again. Forever my favourite series.
January 11, 2026
I absolutely loved loved loved this book! I’ve been here since book one and one of the things I love so much is you can see how much the author Melody has grown and improved throughout writing this series!
Vivian is extremely relatable to me which is something that doesn’t happen often with the books I read (mainly romantasy), so I found myself saying saaaame girl pretty often 😂
Viv and Sins relationship made my heart hurt I loved them so much! And seeing Vivian not only start to deal with her trauma but fight the fuck back against it made me prouder of her than words can possible say!
If you haven’t read book 1 and 2 (Creations Captive & Destructions Desire) I strongly recommend you get those read before this book comes out!
Whilst I’m extremely sad to be at the end of Viv & Sin’s story, I’m so excited for this universe and so much more to come from all of these characters! My first 5⭐️ read of the year and I’m expecting nothing but good things from Melody in the future! ❤️
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be an ARC reader for books 2 and 3, and I hope to continue to ARC read for all your future series ❤️
Vivian is extremely relatable to me which is something that doesn’t happen often with the books I read (mainly romantasy), so I found myself saying saaaame girl pretty often 😂
Viv and Sins relationship made my heart hurt I loved them so much! And seeing Vivian not only start to deal with her trauma but fight the fuck back against it made me prouder of her than words can possible say!
If you haven’t read book 1 and 2 (Creations Captive & Destructions Desire) I strongly recommend you get those read before this book comes out!
Whilst I’m extremely sad to be at the end of Viv & Sin’s story, I’m so excited for this universe and so much more to come from all of these characters! My first 5⭐️ read of the year and I’m expecting nothing but good things from Melody in the future! ❤️
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be an ARC reader for books 2 and 3, and I hope to continue to ARC read for all your future series ❤️
February 8, 2026
AHHHH!!! I LOVED IT!!
Were there some moments where I thought that things were fucked and it wasn't going to end well for Vivi? absolutely. was it a wild ride regardless? YES
Is the broken souls trilogy my favorite dark romantasy trilogy?? ALSO YES!!!
(maybe tied with Anathema)
CANT WAIT FOR MORE IN THIS UNIVERSE
Were there some moments where I thought that things were fucked and it wasn't going to end well for Vivi? absolutely. was it a wild ride regardless? YES
Is the broken souls trilogy my favorite dark romantasy trilogy?? ALSO YES!!!
(maybe tied with Anathema)
CANT WAIT FOR MORE IN THIS UNIVERSE
February 15, 2026
Did not disappoint!
Loved this book! Loved the series! And I love a good ending which this one had. I wish I knew what the consequences were at the end, I won’t say to what but iykyk.
Loved this book! Loved the series! And I love a good ending which this one had. I wish I knew what the consequences were at the end, I won’t say to what but iykyk.
February 21, 2026
Why is it over!!! The start is slow and redundant but I understand why. I had 200 pages left and thought there’s no way we’re wrapping this up in what’s left but she managed to tie it up nicely.
February 27, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ i was sooo excited for this book but honestly wasn’t into it the plot was a bit too far gone
March 1, 2026
The story was pretty good, and I like the characters and development.
I adored Sin in the last book, but I definitely got the "ick" by the end of this book. It made it hard to finish the book.
I adored Sin in the last book, but I definitely got the "ick" by the end of this book. It made it hard to finish the book.
March 5, 2026
I like the story line of this series but if I had to read: mine, you are mine, etc., one more time….
February 16, 2026
I don't even have a quote to start this off. This dragggggggged me through gravel from basically 30% to 80%.
I actually enjoyed how crafty she was when she was kidnapped. I feel like we got back to the character we started this series with. And I really enjoyed her in the beginning!
But then -- this whole "I dropped in a letter that I loved Sin AND HE DIDN'T SAY IT BACK WHILE I WAS KIDNAPPED so obviously he doesn't love me" makes me want to puke. That was so unnecessary. Sin was ready to move heaven and earth to get you away from Leon, you told him not to, AND SO HE DIDN'T. But woeeeee he doesn't love me. So I can't take a piece of his soul because I'm a marytr and no one can help me. Puke.
We also have that her soul is fractured and therefore her powers are unstable. We hear that, nothing happens until suddenly she loses control twice in the span of like 15 pages and its a catastrophe.
What's the point of her father being from the Beast Realm? Still don't get that.
And what happened with Need's daughter? She just gone. and Rosie and Irena? and Ariana? and the trio of Shifter boys that I am about 90% sure are being set up for a why-choose spin off. Just so many plot holes to end on. I have never wanted an epilogue more in my life, and I usually hate epilogues.
Lowkey do love that she ends up being a goddess. Kinda a cool HEA concept.
I actually enjoyed how crafty she was when she was kidnapped. I feel like we got back to the character we started this series with. And I really enjoyed her in the beginning!
But then -- this whole "I dropped in a letter that I loved Sin AND HE DIDN'T SAY IT BACK WHILE I WAS KIDNAPPED so obviously he doesn't love me" makes me want to puke. That was so unnecessary. Sin was ready to move heaven and earth to get you away from Leon, you told him not to, AND SO HE DIDN'T. But woeeeee he doesn't love me. So I can't take a piece of his soul because I'm a marytr and no one can help me. Puke.
We also have that her soul is fractured and therefore her powers are unstable. We hear that, nothing happens until suddenly she loses control twice in the span of like 15 pages and its a catastrophe.
What's the point of her father being from the Beast Realm? Still don't get that.
And what happened with Need's daughter? She just gone. and Rosie and Irena? and Ariana? and the trio of Shifter boys that I am about 90% sure are being set up for a why-choose spin off. Just so many plot holes to end on. I have never wanted an epilogue more in my life, and I usually hate epilogues.
Lowkey do love that she ends up being a goddess. Kinda a cool HEA concept.
February 10, 2026
Ummm okay so much happened in the past quarter of the book????
- lowkey everyone was being sus (ie. Morgana brushing off Arianna being MISSING before the battle?)
- not the two fates popping up out of no where to slurp up Sin’s soul and then dipping???💀
- Vivian went through all that torment and torture, her mate being killed, and that’s when she just evaporates Leon and Need??
- LOVE how diehard Arianna is for Vivian. No questions asked, whatever her goddess wants
things still unfinished -
- Rayna still hasn’t told Vivian about her family heritage? Who tf is her dad?
- Where tf did Vivian’s half-sister go?
- why was her sister planned by Need but the Fates had their father go have a one-night-stand with a mortal the year prior?
- wtf is Rosie doing? How’d she get Irene’s freed? Why did she agree to kill her mom for her sister when her sister wanted the throne??
- where the FUCK did Varian, Magnus and Damien go?? I wanna believe they’re off having a threesome but they’re def up to some shit, it’s WEIRD
Ofc I love the smut, my bf does too (maybe this is how I get him into reading - keep showing him random parts of the book where there’s smut? We’ll see lol)
Will be reading the next series🫡
- lowkey everyone was being sus (ie. Morgana brushing off Arianna being MISSING before the battle?)
- not the two fates popping up out of no where to slurp up Sin’s soul and then dipping???💀
- Vivian went through all that torment and torture, her mate being killed, and that’s when she just evaporates Leon and Need??
- LOVE how diehard Arianna is for Vivian. No questions asked, whatever her goddess wants
things still unfinished -
- Rayna still hasn’t told Vivian about her family heritage? Who tf is her dad?
- Where tf did Vivian’s half-sister go?
- why was her sister planned by Need but the Fates had their father go have a one-night-stand with a mortal the year prior?
- wtf is Rosie doing? How’d she get Irene’s freed? Why did she agree to kill her mom for her sister when her sister wanted the throne??
- where the FUCK did Varian, Magnus and Damien go?? I wanna believe they’re off having a threesome but they’re def up to some shit, it’s WEIRD
Ofc I love the smut, my bf does too (maybe this is how I get him into reading - keep showing him random parts of the book where there’s smut? We’ll see lol)
Will be reading the next series🫡
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2026
I'm being honest, if in the first two books it was okay, I could not stand the FMC in this last book. And the end felt extremely rushed. I had two parts in the book I really liked, but the rest just wasn't as good as the first two.
It feels a little like when someone changes rules in the middle of the game just to make sure they win.
It feels a little like when someone changes rules in the middle of the game just to make sure they win.
March 8, 2026
First, it is a miracle I got this far in the series. The first book I very much disliked. The second book, I obsessed over, and then this, the last in the trilogy, bravo.
Just when we thought we couldn’t hate Leon more, he becomes more Leon-ish. Just when we thought we couldn’t love Sin any more, he becomes more of the man we wish all fantasy MMCs became. There aren’t many chapters from his POV; the few that are were too short. I need more from inside this man's head!
Getting an intimate look into his thoughts and severe connection with Vivian had him grabbing a piece of my soul.
The ending. Not to say it isn’t an epic ending, it is. Compared to the buildup of the entirety of the rest of the book, it fell a bit on the short side.
It had all the components to be great. Underdog odds, heartbreak, unsuspected allies, blood, lava, arrogant antagonists, more blood, and a few tears on the reader’s part. The battle portion happened so quickly that it seemed like a small obstacle we had to deal with to get to the real meat. The concept was not disappointing; I was just hoping to be placed in the heart of the battle a bit more.
The relationship between Vivian and Sin is even more fabulous and tumultuous. Vivian is still living as a human in her head. That, along with her martyr complex, things get dicey. I absolutely hate it when the FMC has this ‘I can sacrifice everything, even my life to save others, but absolutely no one else can’ attitude. Just a personal pet peeve. Vivian has this in spades.
One thing I do love is the gathering of allies. Every step they take to prepare to take on Need and all their growing problems, everyone around them gets caught up in their wake. Then there are all the side characters. Rosie, Arianna, Morgana, Damien, Magnus, Varian, and Vivian’s mortal friends. Every single one of them has their own great personality, adding the finishing touch to an already great story.
Even with the few grievances I have with this, it is still a five-star because this story and characters completely sucked me in and left me feeling a bit empty once it was over. I missed reading their story and having them a part of my day.
Clearly, Melody is setting up for her next great novel, Cimmerous, set in the same universe, and I am here for it!
Just when we thought we couldn’t hate Leon more, he becomes more Leon-ish. Just when we thought we couldn’t love Sin any more, he becomes more of the man we wish all fantasy MMCs became. There aren’t many chapters from his POV; the few that are were too short. I need more from inside this man's head!
Getting an intimate look into his thoughts and severe connection with Vivian had him grabbing a piece of my soul.
The ending. Not to say it isn’t an epic ending, it is. Compared to the buildup of the entirety of the rest of the book, it fell a bit on the short side.
It had all the components to be great. Underdog odds, heartbreak, unsuspected allies, blood, lava, arrogant antagonists, more blood, and a few tears on the reader’s part. The battle portion happened so quickly that it seemed like a small obstacle we had to deal with to get to the real meat. The concept was not disappointing; I was just hoping to be placed in the heart of the battle a bit more.
The relationship between Vivian and Sin is even more fabulous and tumultuous. Vivian is still living as a human in her head. That, along with her martyr complex, things get dicey. I absolutely hate it when the FMC has this ‘I can sacrifice everything, even my life to save others, but absolutely no one else can’ attitude. Just a personal pet peeve. Vivian has this in spades.
One thing I do love is the gathering of allies. Every step they take to prepare to take on Need and all their growing problems, everyone around them gets caught up in their wake. Then there are all the side characters. Rosie, Arianna, Morgana, Damien, Magnus, Varian, and Vivian’s mortal friends. Every single one of them has their own great personality, adding the finishing touch to an already great story.
Even with the few grievances I have with this, it is still a five-star because this story and characters completely sucked me in and left me feeling a bit empty once it was over. I missed reading their story and having them a part of my day.
Clearly, Melody is setting up for her next great novel, Cimmerous, set in the same universe, and I am here for it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
So where do I begin? I started this trilogy because of a random booktok. Got dragged in and haven’t shut up about it since. Even making it my mission to bean ARC for this book. Like most millennials (did I just say admit that?) I started reading again after finding the Romantasy realm and now devour a book every few days. And this one will definitely be cycled back through. Again and again. Even knowing the ending doesn’t take a way from it. So review:
I have to begin with stating how funny our MMC Vivian is. I laughed out loud a lot… my husband thinks I’m strange. 🤷🏻♀️ Her inner monologue is every one of us. Smut books and murder show comments anyone? She is incredibly relatable and her development over the book series is great. She goes from a shy awkward inexperienced girl to a badass and I’m here for a powerful sharp tongued MMC.
And Sin… I can’t find words to capture his uniqueness. I loved the banter between these two and the dirty talk? 😬 I’m a sucker for a “good girl” line. And yes, I will be his “dirty little book sl*t”. If you know you know or you will once you read this book!
I loved getting to know the side characters more (Magnus and Ari are favs but I also was so happy to see some Connor action too) and exploring what is really going on with Need and Leon and what they are trying to accomplish. I have more to say but don’t want to post spoilers till the book comes out. For now let’s just say… underworld gods are kinda of hot and I’m ready to see where that goes.
🗡️ Unhinged FMC
🗡️ Obsessed MMC
🗡️ Coping through humor
🗡️ Feral devotion
Spice: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
PS tentacles 🐙 dresses are so a thing now
I have to begin with stating how funny our MMC Vivian is. I laughed out loud a lot… my husband thinks I’m strange. 🤷🏻♀️ Her inner monologue is every one of us. Smut books and murder show comments anyone? She is incredibly relatable and her development over the book series is great. She goes from a shy awkward inexperienced girl to a badass and I’m here for a powerful sharp tongued MMC.
And Sin… I can’t find words to capture his uniqueness. I loved the banter between these two and the dirty talk? 😬 I’m a sucker for a “good girl” line. And yes, I will be his “dirty little book sl*t”. If you know you know or you will once you read this book!
I loved getting to know the side characters more (Magnus and Ari are favs but I also was so happy to see some Connor action too) and exploring what is really going on with Need and Leon and what they are trying to accomplish. I have more to say but don’t want to post spoilers till the book comes out. For now let’s just say… underworld gods are kinda of hot and I’m ready to see where that goes.
🗡️ Unhinged FMC
🗡️ Obsessed MMC
🗡️ Coping through humor
🗡️ Feral devotion
Spice: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
PS tentacles 🐙 dresses are so a thing now
Review of advance copy received from Author
How excited i was when i received an ARC from the author! I have been pinning for this release ever since i read book 1 & 2 last year and i could not wait to dive right in!
Super loveee Vivi’s character and her weird sense of humor in her inner dialogues, i fear i too, cannot get enough of her. I already love her inner dialogues in book 2 and thought it couldn’t get funnier, until she was kidnapped back to Leon and had to rack her brains to escape, that totally got me laughing in stitches lol. I love the series and i totally love Sin, although i was sad to see it end i do feel the story ended right on time before it got bored, esp when the ending leaves so much room for other characters to develop in future series. I mean, Hades & Arianna?? I will totally buy it. PLEASE TELL US WHAT THE NEXT STORY IS ABT AND WHEN IT WILL BE RELEASED! I was also intrigued by Varian+Damien+Magnus and also Nymara and that titan, like, i needa know what’s happening ?? I can’t sleep.
The final war scene was abit underwhelming imo but considering how much i hate Need & Leon, i was glad to see them gone in a matter of pagess and not chapterss, please, i didn’t really want them to waste any precious pages in the book. They aren’t worth the space. I think i’d rather read more about Dr. Panard’s sessions. Lol. Great character building for the side characters btw, the only thing I’m complaining is I didn’t get more pages on the side characters to devour.
This series will forever hold a special place in my heart as one of my fav reads. Thanks for the great time!
Super loveee Vivi’s character and her weird sense of humor in her inner dialogues, i fear i too, cannot get enough of her. I already love her inner dialogues in book 2 and thought it couldn’t get funnier, until she was kidnapped back to Leon and had to rack her brains to escape, that totally got me laughing in stitches lol. I love the series and i totally love Sin, although i was sad to see it end i do feel the story ended right on time before it got bored, esp when the ending leaves so much room for other characters to develop in future series. I mean, Hades & Arianna?? I will totally buy it. PLEASE TELL US WHAT THE NEXT STORY IS ABT AND WHEN IT WILL BE RELEASED! I was also intrigued by Varian+Damien+Magnus and also Nymara and that titan, like, i needa know what’s happening ?? I can’t sleep.
The final war scene was abit underwhelming imo but considering how much i hate Need & Leon, i was glad to see them gone in a matter of pagess and not chapterss, please, i didn’t really want them to waste any precious pages in the book. They aren’t worth the space. I think i’d rather read more about Dr. Panard’s sessions. Lol. Great character building for the side characters btw, the only thing I’m complaining is I didn’t get more pages on the side characters to devour.
This series will forever hold a special place in my heart as one of my fav reads. Thanks for the great time!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2026
When the trilogy ends but you want more.
Ok this is the third and “last” book of the romantasy thriller. I liked both of the previous books so I was super excited for this release. It picks up right where book two ends with our heroine waking up in her literal nightmare. Right away we learn about her new identity after the results of book two’s cliff hanger and the action comes in quick. She is hilarious, and determined to find a way to save those she cares about and we get to watch her face countless obstacles. The biggest of which is Leon who continues to give de Lu Lu vibes and is a walking red flag. As the book continues we find new twist about her identity that no one saw coming and honestly she just continues to be bad ass. The spice is still spicing between her and her mate and the self sacrificing bond they have is top tier. I enjoyed the lovable side characters and while the book is on the longer side I didn’t mind. In fact, the ending still left me with questions so while the “series” is complete apparently now there is a spin off book called Cimmerous that comes out in October that is based in the same world. The series is set to be from Arianna’s pov and I’m hoping her books can give us some answers because I got questions! Overall, I enjoyed the book and the series but go in knowing that while the trilogy is complete there is definitely more to come.
Dark romance/ romantasy
Mates and fates
Gods and creatures
Good v evil
Ok this is the third and “last” book of the romantasy thriller. I liked both of the previous books so I was super excited for this release. It picks up right where book two ends with our heroine waking up in her literal nightmare. Right away we learn about her new identity after the results of book two’s cliff hanger and the action comes in quick. She is hilarious, and determined to find a way to save those she cares about and we get to watch her face countless obstacles. The biggest of which is Leon who continues to give de Lu Lu vibes and is a walking red flag. As the book continues we find new twist about her identity that no one saw coming and honestly she just continues to be bad ass. The spice is still spicing between her and her mate and the self sacrificing bond they have is top tier. I enjoyed the lovable side characters and while the book is on the longer side I didn’t mind. In fact, the ending still left me with questions so while the “series” is complete apparently now there is a spin off book called Cimmerous that comes out in October that is based in the same world. The series is set to be from Arianna’s pov and I’m hoping her books can give us some answers because I got questions! Overall, I enjoyed the book and the series but go in knowing that while the trilogy is complete there is definitely more to come.
Dark romance/ romantasy
Mates and fates
Gods and creatures
Good v evil
February 15, 2026
if you made it this far you already know
I just crawled out of the final book of the Broken Sounds Trilogy by Joanne Melody and I am emotionally ruined, spiritually altered, and absolutely feral about it. I waited for this book, inhaled it in 10 days, and now I don’t know how to be a normal person again.
Yes, it’s smut. Filthy, addictive, page-turning smut. But that’s not even the main event. The STORY is what gets you. The tension, the pain, the slow burn, the impossible choices, the kind of romance that feels heavy in your chest. Vivian’s journey is raw and intense and honestly beautiful in a way that sneaks up on you. You think you’re here for spice and suddenly you’re emotionally invested and pacing your house.
The characters feel alive. The stakes feel real. The connection at the heart of this series is deep, consuming, and earned. This is not a quick, empty read — this is the kind of series that takes over your brain, makes you stay up too late, and leaves you staring at the wall when it’s over.
This trilogy has everything: dark vibes, supernatural chaos, devastating emotions, and romance that hits hard and stays with you. It’s messy and intense and addictive in the best way. The kind of story you immediately want to force your friends to read just so you can talk about it.
5/5. No notes. Read it. Clear your schedule. Prepare to be unwell.
I just crawled out of the final book of the Broken Sounds Trilogy by Joanne Melody and I am emotionally ruined, spiritually altered, and absolutely feral about it. I waited for this book, inhaled it in 10 days, and now I don’t know how to be a normal person again.
Yes, it’s smut. Filthy, addictive, page-turning smut. But that’s not even the main event. The STORY is what gets you. The tension, the pain, the slow burn, the impossible choices, the kind of romance that feels heavy in your chest. Vivian’s journey is raw and intense and honestly beautiful in a way that sneaks up on you. You think you’re here for spice and suddenly you’re emotionally invested and pacing your house.
The characters feel alive. The stakes feel real. The connection at the heart of this series is deep, consuming, and earned. This is not a quick, empty read — this is the kind of series that takes over your brain, makes you stay up too late, and leaves you staring at the wall when it’s over.
This trilogy has everything: dark vibes, supernatural chaos, devastating emotions, and romance that hits hard and stays with you. It’s messy and intense and addictive in the best way. The kind of story you immediately want to force your friends to read just so you can talk about it.
5/5. No notes. Read it. Clear your schedule. Prepare to be unwell.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well that was f**king brilliant.
Freedoms Fury is the final book in the Broken Souls trilogy and its the emotional rollercoaster we all love to torture ourselves with. *READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS* It is dark, traumatic and absolutely hilarious, if sarcasm is your thing. Vivian is such a badass and she doesnt even know it, its written in a way that is funny and relatable rather than frustrating. The majority of this book is written in Vivian's POV although we are treated to Sin's POV occassionally and its just as delicious as the MMC himself. It takes off right from the ending of book 2 (still not over that) and you are plunged straight into the trauma with twists and delusion. There are questions left unanswered which was bit curious since its the last book but the sneak peak at the very end of this book gives insight to more stories in the same universe which will hopefully answer those questions - its like a cliffhanger without being a cliff hanger.
I loved this book so much my kindle highlights are ridiculous, but here are a couple of my favourites;
"Humming homicidal music soothes me. So demure, so mindful."
"I really think i'm making progress in therapy. Last week, he was left speechless, so I think that means i'm winning."
Freedoms Fury is the final book in the Broken Souls trilogy and its the emotional rollercoaster we all love to torture ourselves with. *READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS* It is dark, traumatic and absolutely hilarious, if sarcasm is your thing. Vivian is such a badass and she doesnt even know it, its written in a way that is funny and relatable rather than frustrating. The majority of this book is written in Vivian's POV although we are treated to Sin's POV occassionally and its just as delicious as the MMC himself. It takes off right from the ending of book 2 (still not over that) and you are plunged straight into the trauma with twists and delusion. There are questions left unanswered which was bit curious since its the last book but the sneak peak at the very end of this book gives insight to more stories in the same universe which will hopefully answer those questions - its like a cliffhanger without being a cliff hanger.
I loved this book so much my kindle highlights are ridiculous, but here are a couple of my favourites;
"Humming homicidal music soothes me. So demure, so mindful."
"I really think i'm making progress in therapy. Last week, he was left speechless, so I think that means i'm winning."
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved Freedom’s Fury. Going in, I didn’t expect to loathe a character as deeply as I did—Leon truly takes the cake in the worst way. But that emotional reaction just proves how strong the writing is. The character development, especially between Sin and Vivian, was incredibly satisfying to watch unfold. Their growth felt earned, layered, and emotionally gripping.
The ending? A total plot twist. This book wrapped up Vivian’s three-book storyline in a way that left me genuinely satisfied, yet still buzzing with excitement for what’s next. There are so many unanswered questions—in the best way—that I can’t help but wonder where Melody will take this world and these characters next.
Rule Forty-Four is hands down my favorite rule, and being an ARC reader for this book was such a gift. I’ve been counting down the days to its release, and now that I’ve finished it, I know I’ll be hopelessly dreaming about what comes next. Freedom’s Fury delivers intensity, growth, and payoff, while still leaving you hungry for more—and that’s exactly what a great story should do.
Congrats Melody!!
The ending? A total plot twist. This book wrapped up Vivian’s three-book storyline in a way that left me genuinely satisfied, yet still buzzing with excitement for what’s next. There are so many unanswered questions—in the best way—that I can’t help but wonder where Melody will take this world and these characters next.
Rule Forty-Four is hands down my favorite rule, and being an ARC reader for this book was such a gift. I’ve been counting down the days to its release, and now that I’ve finished it, I know I’ll be hopelessly dreaming about what comes next. Freedom’s Fury delivers intensity, growth, and payoff, while still leaving you hungry for more—and that’s exactly what a great story should do.
Congrats Melody!!
February 12, 2026
Loved! But I felt like I was missing something important
I actually love this series and the FMC is super relatable, humorous, and the development is so real. I think the only reason why I gave it 4 stars is because I'm left with so many unanswered questions. Like the wrap up to the villans seemed so great for one, but then not great for the other. It leaves me feeling like the villain isn't actually gone. And I am SO ready to read the next series on Shadow mommy, BUT why are the guys so antsy? Why wasn't there more world building to hint to the readers of another layer to the story arc. I so enjoyed the magic system of this book because it was different. Creators, destroyers, reapers. But then we started adding different pantheons and it felt so out of place for adding it in book 3 and only making a single reference to book 2. Idk it just feels incomplete. But overall I loved the way Vivi and Sins story ended (there's no way a single person can handle that much spice btw. Sin is INSANE) and I look forward to learning more about the other characters in the next series.
Thanks for writing such an interesting world, Melody!
I actually love this series and the FMC is super relatable, humorous, and the development is so real. I think the only reason why I gave it 4 stars is because I'm left with so many unanswered questions. Like the wrap up to the villans seemed so great for one, but then not great for the other. It leaves me feeling like the villain isn't actually gone. And I am SO ready to read the next series on Shadow mommy, BUT why are the guys so antsy? Why wasn't there more world building to hint to the readers of another layer to the story arc. I so enjoyed the magic system of this book because it was different. Creators, destroyers, reapers. But then we started adding different pantheons and it felt so out of place for adding it in book 3 and only making a single reference to book 2. Idk it just feels incomplete. But overall I loved the way Vivi and Sins story ended (there's no way a single person can handle that much spice btw. Sin is INSANE) and I look forward to learning more about the other characters in the next series.
Thanks for writing such an interesting world, Melody!
Review of advance copy received from Author
10000000/10
First off, I want to seriously thank Melody for putting so much of herself into each and every book and helping us to know we are not alone in what we have suffered.
On a happier note, thank you so much for allowing me to be an ARC! This was my first ARC and I hope to continue to be one for Melody’s writings.
Now, for the book…
I have read other books with emotional roller coasters but none like this!
To go off what others have said, I also love the fact that the character growth and healing is from the character’s learning to trust and heal, rather than their powers being the main source of becoming whole again.
I think myself and most other woman reading this absolutely love and adore Vivian. Her relatability, survival, and strength are a force to be reckoned with.
I love Sin for the hard-core Mate troupe! We all want men like this (I totally don’t need to see a therapist).
I think the plot of this book was smooth, with enough to keep you guessing and completely GLUED to this story!
First off, I want to seriously thank Melody for putting so much of herself into each and every book and helping us to know we are not alone in what we have suffered.
On a happier note, thank you so much for allowing me to be an ARC! This was my first ARC and I hope to continue to be one for Melody’s writings.
Now, for the book…
I have read other books with emotional roller coasters but none like this!
To go off what others have said, I also love the fact that the character growth and healing is from the character’s learning to trust and heal, rather than their powers being the main source of becoming whole again.
I think myself and most other woman reading this absolutely love and adore Vivian. Her relatability, survival, and strength are a force to be reckoned with.
I love Sin for the hard-core Mate troupe! We all want men like this (I totally don’t need to see a therapist).
I think the plot of this book was smooth, with enough to keep you guessing and completely GLUED to this story!
Review of advance copy received from Author
A high-stakes conclusion that kept me up way past my bedtime!"
I’ve been following this series since the beginning, and I have to say, Freedom’s Fury delivered exactly what I was hoping for. Melody Joanne has a knack for building tension until it feels like the pages might actually catch fire.
What I Loved:
The Character Growth: Watching the protagonist evolve from the first book to this point has been so rewarding. The emotional weight of their choices really felt earned here.
Pacing: This was a total page-turner. The stakes felt personal and global all at once, and the action sequences were cinematic and easy to follow.
The World-Building: Joanne weaves in just enough grit to make the setting feel lived-in and real without getting bogged down in too much "lore dumping."
If you’ve enjoyed the rest of the series, this is a must-read. It’s a bittersweet goodbye to characters I’ve grown really attached to. It’s rare to find a series that stays this consistent in quality from start to finish. Highly recommended for fans of dystopian rebellion and high-emotional stakes!
I’ve been following this series since the beginning, and I have to say, Freedom’s Fury delivered exactly what I was hoping for. Melody Joanne has a knack for building tension until it feels like the pages might actually catch fire.
What I Loved:
The Character Growth: Watching the protagonist evolve from the first book to this point has been so rewarding. The emotional weight of their choices really felt earned here.
Pacing: This was a total page-turner. The stakes felt personal and global all at once, and the action sequences were cinematic and easy to follow.
The World-Building: Joanne weaves in just enough grit to make the setting feel lived-in and real without getting bogged down in too much "lore dumping."
If you’ve enjoyed the rest of the series, this is a must-read. It’s a bittersweet goodbye to characters I’ve grown really attached to. It’s rare to find a series that stays this consistent in quality from start to finish. Highly recommended for fans of dystopian rebellion and high-emotional stakes!
January 27, 2026
WOW. JUST… WOW. 🔥🖤
This series has absolutely wrecked me and then lovingly stitched me back together—over and over again—but nothing prepared me for this final installment.
Sin is the definition of an OTT Alpha Male 😮🔥 feral, devoted, unhinged in the best way—and he has officially secured his spot in my Top 5 Book Boyfriends. No debate. No notes.
And Vivian? 👑 Forever THAT GIRL. Her quick wit, razor-sharp sarcasm, and fierce loyalty to the people she loves make her my #1 FMC in paranormal fantasy romance. Strong, smart, and absolutely unforgettable.
Let’s talk about the banter though—because nobody does it like Melody. The dialogue? Elite. The chemistry? Crackling. The worlds and characters she creates don’t just exist on the page… they feel alive. This story gave me LIFE.
I’m heartbroken to say goodbye to the Broken Souls Trilogy, but I’m already feral with excitement for what comes next. Whatever Melody writes, I’ll be there. No questions asked.
🖤🔥✨
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This series has absolutely wrecked me and then lovingly stitched me back together—over and over again—but nothing prepared me for this final installment.
Sin is the definition of an OTT Alpha Male 😮🔥 feral, devoted, unhinged in the best way—and he has officially secured his spot in my Top 5 Book Boyfriends. No debate. No notes.
And Vivian? 👑 Forever THAT GIRL. Her quick wit, razor-sharp sarcasm, and fierce loyalty to the people she loves make her my #1 FMC in paranormal fantasy romance. Strong, smart, and absolutely unforgettable.
Let’s talk about the banter though—because nobody does it like Melody. The dialogue? Elite. The chemistry? Crackling. The worlds and characters she creates don’t just exist on the page… they feel alive. This story gave me LIFE.
I’m heartbroken to say goodbye to the Broken Souls Trilogy, but I’m already feral with excitement for what comes next. Whatever Melody writes, I’ll be there. No questions asked.
🖤🔥✨
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
February 8, 2026
I hope this is not the end
This series really is a hidden gem, and not nearly enough people are talking about it. Vivian is the perfect FMC , flawed, a little broken, and she is an avid romantasy reader. She is everywoman who just knows they could tame the dragon, cross the parapet, and save the world, all because we read books. Without a doubt, she is my favorite FMC in the romantasy world with enough courage and snark to keep me rooting for her over hundreds and hundreds of pages, even when she occasionally frustrates me. She reminds her readers to root for themselves as we celebrate Vivi’s wins, which are as much internal as external. Who doesn’t love a book that reminds the reader they are the hero of their own story, and that even heroes need help? Couple that with a smoking hot MMC and a romance that almost melted my kindle, well, I think that’s as close to perfect as a reader can ask for in a book or series. I could really go on and on, but if you are reading reviews and not this series you are already behind. Sad.
This series really is a hidden gem, and not nearly enough people are talking about it. Vivian is the perfect FMC , flawed, a little broken, and she is an avid romantasy reader. She is everywoman who just knows they could tame the dragon, cross the parapet, and save the world, all because we read books. Without a doubt, she is my favorite FMC in the romantasy world with enough courage and snark to keep me rooting for her over hundreds and hundreds of pages, even when she occasionally frustrates me. She reminds her readers to root for themselves as we celebrate Vivi’s wins, which are as much internal as external. Who doesn’t love a book that reminds the reader they are the hero of their own story, and that even heroes need help? Couple that with a smoking hot MMC and a romance that almost melted my kindle, well, I think that’s as close to perfect as a reader can ask for in a book or series. I could really go on and on, but if you are reading reviews and not this series you are already behind. Sad.
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