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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 books518 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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April 29, 2026
I need this book out like NOW!!
THE CLIFFHANGER ON THE 2ND BOOK OMG!
Pleaseee pleaaseeee I need my destroyer and Viv!!!!
April 29th, 2026.
Ok I've read the book.... I'm not gonna say I didn't like it because it's a lil strong but ... It didn't captivate me like the other 2, the previous books I will devour, not wanting to put it down, this one? I got bored at times, I don't know why, I kinda disappointed to be honest....
So there, it was meh, not good, not bad, just meh
THE CLIFFHANGER ON THE 2ND BOOK OMG!
Pleaseee pleaaseeee I need my destroyer and Viv!!!!
April 29th, 2026.
Ok I've read the book.... I'm not gonna say I didn't like it because it's a lil strong but ... It didn't captivate me like the other 2, the previous books I will devour, not wanting to put it down, this one? I got bored at times, I don't know why, I kinda disappointed to be honest....
So there, it was meh, not good, not bad, just meh
March 13, 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 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 26, 2026
TLDR: It's a cute book with a happy end but the author tries too hard which inevitably leads to some plot holes.
so I still have an issue with the whole "kitten" thing which is lowkey icky but all-in-all Vivian's and Sin's love story is pretty cute. We do love a guy who asks for consent (bare minimum but yk it's not even in the real world a given).
What I actually have issues with is that the book is trying too hard. Melody picks up a lot of different mythologies, insinuates a bunch of couples and brings a lot of different people into play without fully developing their characters so you are left wanting. There are a bunch of characters like Rosie, Morgana, Sarah, Ragna, Nymara etc. that are potentially super interesting and hold a lot of promise but since there are so many, they all fall a bit flat indeed. Which is especially underwhelming when it comes to the villains of this story. Need and Leon are made out to be simply power-hungry people who therefore do terrible things. But you never really get to understand what their characters are all about. For example Leon: he is clearly a misogynistic asshole who is obsessed with Vivian. That is totally fine since there are a lot of men like that but in the first book you learn that he has a complicated history with the council so you have to ask yourself why exactly would he be so comfortable with working with them? Leon seems very manipulative in the first book and super comfortable with gaslighting so why is his character in the second and third book merely a caricature of a misogynistic pig. Why didn't he try to manipulate Vivian more into loving him? And even after her repeatedly telling him that she doesn't want him why was he still so fixated on getting her instead of being angry enough to just kill her? We learn what Need is and what she is doing thanks to Nymara but why isn't there more of a backstory? it would have been great to learn more about her motivation and her end goal and what exactly her plans are. Female villains are awesome and it would have been great to see the same female rage we see in Vivian mirrored in her but just expressed in a different way.
I also feel like a lot of the magic wasn't properly explained or just plainly didn't make any sense. For example: Sin is a destroyer so why is he able to summon chains or hands? Isn't he supposed to be able to influence someone's mind? So tell why instead of diving into that you give him abilities that literally make no sense.
Another example: What's up with Vivian's storm's and the lightning? Is this due to her creator powers? but why was she then able to do all that even before they had fully developed?
Some relationship between the characters were also never really explored and I am not only talking about the romantic kind. Vivian and Ari simply skipped over all of the confusing feelings about her not being Cassandra anymore even though she had been so worried before about that. The relationship between Vivian and her mum fell kinda flat. the relationship between Morgana and Sin was also never fully shown and he is just pissed at her about her agreeing to help Vivian at the end of book one but haven't they been bonded to each other for centuries?
spoilers ahead:
the thing that annoyed me the most though is something I have seen over and over again in fantasy books: they want the fmc to be an all powerful being and give her insane powers. I felt like the creator powers and reaper powers were already enough, why did we have to bring her being a demi-god into play? especially since it was only important so she could safe Sin. It's just unnecessarily complicated. She doesn't need a god father or a goddess aunt especially since we don't explore that part of her at all. it would have been so much better if the moon goddess Cassandra worked for her had shown up and saved them. Like "oh wow there is my former acolyte, let's help her out" or sth like that. We never get to fully understand what her being a demi-god really means and what influences that has had on her. Why hasn't she presented any power her whole life before she started seeing ghosts? Her half-sister also being a reaper is fun, but does that mean she is a reaper because she is a demi-god? Also would she have always been lowkey immortal and why didn't need realize what she was after all the time they spent together? need is a titan, shouldn't she have realized what Vivian was? The whole ascension-thing was also never really explained.
The confusing mix of different mythologies was also never fully explained. We have Greek and Norse gods and even angels which kinda implies that Christianity and their beliefs also have an influence? Also what's up with the Fates? are they the overlord-creators? what happened with the youngest fate? after they showed up and ate Sin's soul why didn't they attack again after Vivian brought back his soul?
Conclusion:
The book was cute but Melody just tried too hard. The author included a lot of unnecessary shit and it feels like she lost the plot a bit after the first book if you know what I mean? it feels like she made stuff up as she was writing without fully considering if it worked well with the previous books she had already written.
so I still have an issue with the whole "kitten" thing which is lowkey icky but all-in-all Vivian's and Sin's love story is pretty cute. We do love a guy who asks for consent (bare minimum but yk it's not even in the real world a given).
What I actually have issues with is that the book is trying too hard. Melody picks up a lot of different mythologies, insinuates a bunch of couples and brings a lot of different people into play without fully developing their characters so you are left wanting. There are a bunch of characters like Rosie, Morgana, Sarah, Ragna, Nymara etc. that are potentially super interesting and hold a lot of promise but since there are so many, they all fall a bit flat indeed. Which is especially underwhelming when it comes to the villains of this story. Need and Leon are made out to be simply power-hungry people who therefore do terrible things. But you never really get to understand what their characters are all about. For example Leon: he is clearly a misogynistic asshole who is obsessed with Vivian. That is totally fine since there are a lot of men like that but in the first book you learn that he has a complicated history with the council so you have to ask yourself why exactly would he be so comfortable with working with them? Leon seems very manipulative in the first book and super comfortable with gaslighting so why is his character in the second and third book merely a caricature of a misogynistic pig. Why didn't he try to manipulate Vivian more into loving him? And even after her repeatedly telling him that she doesn't want him why was he still so fixated on getting her instead of being angry enough to just kill her? We learn what Need is and what she is doing thanks to Nymara but why isn't there more of a backstory? it would have been great to learn more about her motivation and her end goal and what exactly her plans are. Female villains are awesome and it would have been great to see the same female rage we see in Vivian mirrored in her but just expressed in a different way.
I also feel like a lot of the magic wasn't properly explained or just plainly didn't make any sense. For example: Sin is a destroyer so why is he able to summon chains or hands? Isn't he supposed to be able to influence someone's mind? So tell why instead of diving into that you give him abilities that literally make no sense.
Another example: What's up with Vivian's storm's and the lightning? Is this due to her creator powers? but why was she then able to do all that even before they had fully developed?
Some relationship between the characters were also never really explored and I am not only talking about the romantic kind. Vivian and Ari simply skipped over all of the confusing feelings about her not being Cassandra anymore even though she had been so worried before about that. The relationship between Vivian and her mum fell kinda flat. the relationship between Morgana and Sin was also never fully shown and he is just pissed at her about her agreeing to help Vivian at the end of book one but haven't they been bonded to each other for centuries?
spoilers ahead:
the thing that annoyed me the most though is something I have seen over and over again in fantasy books: they want the fmc to be an all powerful being and give her insane powers. I felt like the creator powers and reaper powers were already enough, why did we have to bring her being a demi-god into play? especially since it was only important so she could safe Sin. It's just unnecessarily complicated. She doesn't need a god father or a goddess aunt especially since we don't explore that part of her at all. it would have been so much better if the moon goddess Cassandra worked for her had shown up and saved them. Like "oh wow there is my former acolyte, let's help her out" or sth like that. We never get to fully understand what her being a demi-god really means and what influences that has had on her. Why hasn't she presented any power her whole life before she started seeing ghosts? Her half-sister also being a reaper is fun, but does that mean she is a reaper because she is a demi-god? Also would she have always been lowkey immortal and why didn't need realize what she was after all the time they spent together? need is a titan, shouldn't she have realized what Vivian was? The whole ascension-thing was also never really explained.
The confusing mix of different mythologies was also never fully explained. We have Greek and Norse gods and even angels which kinda implies that Christianity and their beliefs also have an influence? Also what's up with the Fates? are they the overlord-creators? what happened with the youngest fate? after they showed up and ate Sin's soul why didn't they attack again after Vivian brought back his soul?
Conclusion:
The book was cute but Melody just tried too hard. The author included a lot of unnecessary shit and it feels like she lost the plot a bit after the first book if you know what I mean? it feels like she made stuff up as she was writing without fully considering if it worked well with the previous books she had already written.
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
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 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
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 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 18, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
March 26, 2026
I mean after the cliffhanger in book 2, and waiting so long… I feel like if I read all 3 books in one go it could have been a 4 star? But the ending was good.
April 8, 2026
deiniflty liked the first two more. this one felt dragged out but still good. cannot wait for Cimmerous to come out next!!
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….
Did Not Finish
April 25, 2026I got 40% of the way through and couldn’t do it anymore. I read the first and second books and liked them but this one is so long. The fmc is “powerless” for the third time and is honestly really annoying.
April 24, 2026
I usually like to only read one book at a time but this book made me want to DNF or just simply put it down. The other two books felt so much better than this one. This one was still pretty good but felt like a drag.
March 25, 2026
What a wild ride! I love the mix of modern times with Fae and magic and realms. I’m excited that she will be writing another series from a different character’s perspective 🪄 Highly recommend this series!!
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.
May 11, 2026
I really enjoyed this book it felt fast but also slow at the same time. I will say I had a hard time towards the middle of the book trying to keep up when the politics were becoming a bit to entwined with the romantic tension. I love both aspects of a book but think that the world ending and a soul being shattered should take priority over a playful game about who can tempt who first. I get that the game was a dare set about by Sin to ultimately try and force the subject matter into Vivian’s mind but it was also a waste of time. I just wanted a little more open honest communication.
I also just felt like the ending war and ascending scenes could have been longer and more detailed while the sex scenes could do with some editing. I have no problem with smut in books but it felt a little like the book needed to get its priorities straight. The PLOT needs to come BEFORE the smut otherwise I just don’t have interest in the two co existing… but maybe that’s just a personal option.
Also like the balance between the two wasn’t that bad I just wanted a little more time with the war events rather than the whole “imma sex you” ploys… again might just be me, lord knows Vivian liked smut so maybe I’m just a prude in this scenario.
Honestly this book was great. I LOVE the characters. I’m ever so slightly more invested in Damian, Magnus’s, Ariana’s and Varian’s storylines. Like don’t get me wrong I love Vivian but I’m so hopeful the next book will take a break from her and focus more on the side characters development. Also in Rosie’s case, I need so much more development and depth. I honestly don’t feel attached to Rosie, Ireana, or what’s her name that is the colar lady to Sin. I felt a little attached to Isaac, Conner, Sarah and Hades but all four of them also need more backstory. Nymara could also due with a spin off based on the guy who’s apparently her mate?
Basically my rating system is:
IMEDIATLY need spin off: Damian, Magnus, Ariana and Varian
Need spin off EVENTUALLY: Isaac, Conner, Sarah and Hades
I DONT CARE enough about them yet to warrant a spin off: Rosie, Ireana, what’s her name that is the colar lady to Sin and Nymara
OH! AND! The PROFESSOR!!!!! He should have top priority for any spin off!!! He’s an icon, a legend!
If there’s any book that takes place within this world I fully expect him to at the very least make a guest star appearance like the diva he is.
Yeah I HIGHLY recommend this book. It’s great to loose yourself in, great humor.
I also just felt like the ending war and ascending scenes could have been longer and more detailed while the sex scenes could do with some editing. I have no problem with smut in books but it felt a little like the book needed to get its priorities straight. The PLOT needs to come BEFORE the smut otherwise I just don’t have interest in the two co existing… but maybe that’s just a personal option.
Also like the balance between the two wasn’t that bad I just wanted a little more time with the war events rather than the whole “imma sex you” ploys… again might just be me, lord knows Vivian liked smut so maybe I’m just a prude in this scenario.
Honestly this book was great. I LOVE the characters. I’m ever so slightly more invested in Damian, Magnus’s, Ariana’s and Varian’s storylines. Like don’t get me wrong I love Vivian but I’m so hopeful the next book will take a break from her and focus more on the side characters development. Also in Rosie’s case, I need so much more development and depth. I honestly don’t feel attached to Rosie, Ireana, or what’s her name that is the colar lady to Sin. I felt a little attached to Isaac, Conner, Sarah and Hades but all four of them also need more backstory. Nymara could also due with a spin off based on the guy who’s apparently her mate?
Basically my rating system is:
IMEDIATLY need spin off: Damian, Magnus, Ariana and Varian
Need spin off EVENTUALLY: Isaac, Conner, Sarah and Hades
I DONT CARE enough about them yet to warrant a spin off: Rosie, Ireana, what’s her name that is the colar lady to Sin and Nymara
OH! AND! The PROFESSOR!!!!! He should have top priority for any spin off!!! He’s an icon, a legend!
If there’s any book that takes place within this world I fully expect him to at the very least make a guest star appearance like the diva he is.
Yeah I HIGHLY recommend this book. It’s great to loose yourself in, great humor.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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
April 23, 2026
3.5*
This one was a journey which was unfortunately on a downward trajectory from 40%ish.
Started as a 5* read (do I adore books which make me fume and anxiously have my heart beating out of my chest? Yes). It then progressively dropped to a 4* by simply being 🤷 meh. My biggest problem is the ending. I knew we were in trouble when the battle was kicking off at 89%. And then it was wrapped up by 94%?!?
I am aware that there are more books in this universe so not everything will be answered, but meeting her father feels like an important part of HER arc and shouldn't be happening in someone else's story.
The cake for me was her mysteriously ascending with NO hints dropped (how about some cool foreshadowing she read in a book or something? Nada). It was just like. Oh I'm powerful now. I must have ascended. Do we explain what it was? No.
Also, Hades says bringing Sin back breaks rules and was not a fan, and suddenly he's fine with it??
The Fae queen is killed and the Fae are suddenly fine and dandy to switch allegiances against the council - not one iota of leadership transition?
AND ANOTHER THING, the drop of Sin's POV was INCREDIBLY poorly done, the small paragraph snippets were often so short or lacking in dialogue that it was really difficult to place where they took place in the story and took me right out of the book.
Overall could've been trimmed in the middle and had a considerably better, more nuanced ending which took its time.
This all said, i would absolutely still read a book in the universe about Varian, Damien and Magnus because 🥵 - my biggest disappointment was *that scene* in book two never eventuating 🙄
This one was a journey which was unfortunately on a downward trajectory from 40%ish.
Started as a 5* read (do I adore books which make me fume and anxiously have my heart beating out of my chest? Yes). It then progressively dropped to a 4* by simply being 🤷 meh. My biggest problem is the ending. I knew we were in trouble when the battle was kicking off at 89%. And then it was wrapped up by 94%?!?
I am aware that there are more books in this universe so not everything will be answered, but meeting her father feels like an important part of HER arc and shouldn't be happening in someone else's story.
The cake for me was her mysteriously ascending with NO hints dropped (how about some cool foreshadowing she read in a book or something? Nada). It was just like. Oh I'm powerful now. I must have ascended. Do we explain what it was? No.
Also, Hades says bringing Sin back breaks rules and was not a fan, and suddenly he's fine with it??
The Fae queen is killed and the Fae are suddenly fine and dandy to switch allegiances against the council - not one iota of leadership transition?
AND ANOTHER THING, the drop of Sin's POV was INCREDIBLY poorly done, the small paragraph snippets were often so short or lacking in dialogue that it was really difficult to place where they took place in the story and took me right out of the book.
Overall could've been trimmed in the middle and had a considerably better, more nuanced ending which took its time.
This all said, i would absolutely still read a book in the universe about Varian, Damien and Magnus because 🥵 - my biggest disappointment was *that scene* in book two never eventuating 🙄
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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.
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