A dead mate. A deranged goddess. An entire realm on the line.
I thought killing the head of the mage council would finally give me a sliver of peace. Instead, it cost me everything: my safety, my sanity, and the man I love.
While we race to find a way to save Archer, Lua is preparing to destroy the world's magic. If she succeeds, Earth will die, and the universe will follow.
To stop her, I'll need every ounce of my volatile magic, the strength of my found family, and the courage to risk everything. Draining her magic might not be enough. I might have to take her soul.
Can I risk everything to protect the world that tried to destroy me? Or will the cost of saving it be more than I can bear?
E. L. Finley is a Midwestern author of paranormal and why choose romance. As an avid reader, E. L. Finley writes about the sassy heroines, devoted heroes, and magical shenanigans she'd like to read about. She focuses on creating characters that pull you in and crafting worlds that you never want to leave. When she isn't writing or reading, you can find E.L. Finley baking anything with chocolate, bungling home improvement projects, or binging spy shows.
One dead mate. One deranged goddess. An entire realm is now on the line.
Izzy had thought that killing the head of the mage council would finally bring her maybe just a sliver of peace. Instead, it cost her everything, her very safety, her sanity, and worst of all the life of the man she loves.
While they race to find a way to save Archer, Lua is now preparing to destroy all the world's magic. And if she manages to succeed, the very Earth will die, and the Universe will follow quickly behind.
To stop her, Izzy is going to need every ounce of her own volatile magic, the strength of the family she's found, and she's going to need the courage to risk everything. And Izzy knows that draining Lua's magic might not be enough to stop her. Izzy knows that she might just have to take Lua's very soul.
Now Izzy questions if she is strong enough to protect the entire world that once tried to destroy her? Or is the cost of saving the world more than even she can bear?
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please pay attention to the Introduction at the start of the book. There is some content and scenes in this book that may not be suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Please remember that your mental health comes first at all times.
Ignited Spirits is the 3rd and final book in the Haunted Magic series by E.L. Finley. I have been waiting for this book since the end of book 2 as I have been waiting to find out what happened next and how this series ended.
This was a great finale to the Haunted Magic trilogy. I have to say that I found that Ignited Spirits had everything that I was looking for in this epic finale: high stakes, an insane goddess who was bent on not only destroying the Earth but also the entire Universe, our beautiful FMC who is still struggling with her magic, and the fate of the Universe hangs on the edge of a knife.
I was a bit let down that most of this book was focused on building up to the final confrontation with Lua. But, then when we finally got to that final confrontation the entire climax felt that it was just rushed and it was underwhelming. I felt like I wasn't being shown what was happening I was just being told.
Throughout the last 2 books and most of this book we saw that Izzy grew a lot and we saw a lot of character development and that was really one of the strongest aspects of the series. The only real inner struggle that she has is about being “unclean” and what she fears the most is that she is going to be rejected by the ones that she loves the most. And these are themes that we can all understand and they are all important themes.
I did love that we got all the spice that the other 2 books had been missing out on. I loved that Izzy had her unusual “five and a half mates” and that just added so much dynamic and intrigue. They all had such a great fated mate bond with a stunning emotional depth and you could feel the genuine connection. I just wish that men had gotten their moment to fully shine.
I loved the found family theme, it's one of my overall favourite themes that I love in my books. I just wish this book, had carried a little bit more weight. Sadly, I just wish that the epic ending had the weight that this trilogy deserved.
Even though I wish the ending had hit more at the end and we got more of that epic ending this trilogy deserved, I still enjoyed this trilogy and I do recommend it if you enjoy light reading with found family, reverse harem, save the world, touch her and die, then you might just enjoy this series.
FINALLY! Izzy has finally gotten her happily ever after with her mates! This girl has gone through hell and back (literally) to save not only herself and those she loves, but the entire world! She deserves to live the rest of her life blissfully and without any other enemies or impending doom looming over her.
So, Ignited Spirits is book three in the Haunted Magic series and is the perfect finale to this story. This book was full of heartbreak, tension, battle, doom, love, support, and power. From beginning to end, you are on an emotional and mental rollercoaster in which you do not know when you’ll be able to get off. And I mean that in the best way! The main plot of this book is so captivating with so much at stake that you can’t help but be enthralled by it.
And of course I can’t forget to talk about our beloved MCs! Our girl Izzy, what a unit! From book one through now, we get to see her grow in not only her powers, but her confidence, love, and determination. Izzy was selfless with anger at of gold, she never wanted to put anyone in harms way but learned when to ask for help. Those lost in the battle with forever be with her. I am so happy to see that Izzy gets her HEA, and that throughout the chaotic adventures she endured, she never lost her sense of humor. I really enjoyed how her mates stuck by her and never held her back. Did they want her in danger? Absolutely not! But they knew better than to try and tell her what she can and can’t do. Each one of them brings a unique, romantic, and personal perspective to the story and their feelings towards Izzy. Also, the side characters are absolutely phenomenal and make me want spin offs series to get their stories as well! Especially Seph and her mate group! I would read it in an instant!
Overall, I absolutely am in love with this series. I am sad that it is over but so happy on how it was completed. I definitely recommend that you add this trilogy to your TBR.
Thank you Peach Keen Author Services and E.L. Finley for this eARC! This is my full, honest, spoiler free review!
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Pepper percentage: • 10% of the pages contain spicy content • 17.1% of the chapters contain spicy content
A solid finale, though not as epic as expected - 3.5 ⭐️ rounded up As the conclusion to the Haunted Magic trilogy, Ignited Spirits had all the right ingredients for an epic finale: high stakes, a goddess bent on destruction, a heroine struggling with volatile magic, and the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Unfortunately, while the setup was promising, I found the execution less satisfying than I’d hoped.
Much of the book builds toward the final confrontation with Lua, but when it finally arrived, the climax felt underwhelming and rushed — more telling than showing, and not quite the payoff I was expecting after all the buildup.
Izzy’s growth across the trilogy is one of the stronger aspects of the series, but even here, the focus sometimes felt repetitive. Her inner struggles about being “unclean” and fearing rejection by her loved ones were understandable and important themes, yet the way they were handled left me conflicted. The story stops short of naming her trauma for what it is, and instead uses it more as a plot device than an exploration of her healing journey.
On the romantic side, this book definitely leans more into the spice than the earlier installments, with Izzy’s unusual “five and a half mates” dynamic adding intrigue. That said, the bond between them often came across as more about being destined mates than about emotional depth or genuine connection. The men drift in and out of the story without really getting their moments to shine.
Overall, while I appreciated parts of the character arc and the found-family theme, I came away wishing the finale had carried more weight and emotional punch. For me, it didn’t quite deliver the epic ending the trilogy deserved.
Ignited Spirits by E.L. Finley is a rich, emotionally charged novel that grabs your attention from the very first pages and keeps you invested throughout. The premise is intriguing and the supernatural elements are handled with care, giving the world both wonder and danger in equal measure.
Finley’s characters are one of the strongest parts of the book. The protagonist has depth, flaws, and moments of vulnerability that make her relatable—even in situations that are wildly fantastical. The supporting cast adds a lot of value, bringing in conflicting loyalties, moral dilemmas, and unexpected alliances, which keeps the plot from becoming too predictable.
I also appreciated how the pacing balances between introspective moments and action. There are times when the story slows to explore character motivations and emotional scars; then it surges forward with tension, conflict, and a sense of urgency. This ebb and flow mostly works well and makes the climax feel earned.
If I have one criticism, it's that some subplots felt a little underdeveloped. There were hints at backstory and relationships that I wanted to see more of, and a few mysteries that didn’t get full resolution by the end. Also, at times, the world-building could be more consistent—some rules of the supernatural side are clearer than others, which can lead to occasional confusion.
Overall, though, Ignited Spirits is a compelling read. If you like stories that blend magic, personal growth, and gritty conflict, this one will satisfy you. I’m giving it four stars—solid, with only minor flaws keeping it from being perfect.
Oh, what a bittersweet feeling — the final book in a great trilogy.
The story picks up right after that heartbreaking cliffhanger. It’s a good idea to check the introduction for possible trigger before diving in.
Get ready — the surprises aren’t over. There are still plenty of twists, turns, and nail-biting moments right up until the end.
The journey hasn’t been easy for our main characters. The challenges they face bring pain, doubt, and uncertainty. But the FMC’s hilarious personality and delicious sarcasm bring levity and fun to even the darkest moments. Especially when they get very distracted in the middle of a battle, leaving us shouting, “Aren’t you forgetting something?!”
Amid all the chaos: - Strong bonds are formed - New gifts are discovered - Family and friendships grow
What starts as a slow burn becomes a fast-burn romance as the characters grow closer. And with no shortage of companions, each love interest brings something unique and wonderful to the table.
And "The End"? Simply perfect and completely unexpected — just like the rest of this amazing trilogy.
I do wish that there would have been more of Cain, Archer, and Luca. I also wish that the climax for all the build up would have been a touch more, that part felt rushed and actually confused me a tad bit because it went from her needing to use the blade on Lua to the spirits taking her in to the river? Maybe just me but that part confused me.
I also feel the tone of some of the characters changed without warning for example Bishop he was her person then he went to yelling at her. I understand he was “overprotective” but he was before this too. If it was because of the dynamics changing I feel that should have been explained.
Over all I enjoyed the book and all the books in the series the character development thoughout and her learning to trust herself and those who care about her was great! I highly recommend this book if you enjoy RH, found family and touch her and 💀 vibes.
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I have mixed feelings about this series (ill review the whole series here), i think some characters writing is inconsistent for example the fmc on one hand shes an extremely emotional person who cries all the time and is insecure but then all of a sudden she turned sarcastic, bratty and has no problem speaking up. The same thing with her bff Bishop he went from her rock the one she could always depend on to kinda cruel tbh because he was always yelling at her and he never apologized. The fmc even says multiple times in the series how much it hurts her when he yells at her and yet never one apology appears from his mouth? My favorite thing from this series is probably hades and the rest of the gods, the stole the series imo. I do thing that Luca and Bishop got too much spotlight sometimes beacuse archer, cain and levi didnt get as much time with the fmc, for example bishoo had multiple smut scenes with the fmc and i think levi had one or two. It didnt feel like a fair harem to me. I got an arc read and thank the author for the chance to review this book
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What do you do when you’re destined to save the world but have no idea how to do it?
Ignited Spirits brings the exciting conclusion to the Haunted Magic series. Izzy and her mates are back to continue the fight against Lua Mater and save everything they love. Their story is coming to an end, but they will face the toughest choices they’ve had to make yet.
Through determination, strength, and loyalty, Izzy and her mates work with each other and characters you’ve seen through the series to end a threat to all life. Grief, indecision, and self doubt run deep in Izzy as she tries to shoulder the responsibility for defeating Lua Mater, but her mates, family, and friends she has made along the way are there to offer help and support.
If you’re looking for a new series full of magic, fated mates, and a fight to save the world; the Haunted Magic series is what you’re looking for.
LSo book two ended with this terrible thing happening and this picks up right after that with a surprising twist.
Izzy continued to work I towards the final battle with Lua and continuing to bond with her mates. I wish there had been more growth with the mates in this story. Let's bond okay that's good but other than a comment about feeling stronger and whole there wasn't much there for her or the men.
This final battle was coming up to be this huge deal. They were bringing in so many people to help but it felt like it kind of fizzled instead of being a grand finale.
While I loved the story and getting to know the characters the book did not have as grand an ending as I thought it deserved. Yes a lot of overall changes happened after the battle but I expected more.
I enjoyed the plot... The spice left a lot to be desired though
The plot was interesting and I definitely wanted to know how it was going to end. I enjoyed most of the characters and the humor. BUT I read RH to enjoy different MMCs. Not the same guy with different physical features. They are all pretty much the same brand of alphahole in a wig. The sex scenes were identical with each one, to the point that they had specific lines that were probably copy pasted from one scene to another. Again, I enjoy RH for the variety. Thankfully it was super slow burn with very few spicy scenes spread over the 3 books. There was maybe 2 scenes in all 3 books that I think qualify as group sex. If you are looking for typical RH spice, this isn't the series.
A cracking conclusion. Book 3 in this series kicked off pretty much where the last one ended with one of Izzy's mates dead. Leaving the aftermath of that and everyone trying to get the upper hand on Lua Mater. I liked that there was more booktime given to Izzy and each of her mates in this book because it felt like we got to see more of them as characters I thought. I also loved Hades, his mate and the rest of her mates. Mainly because they brought some much needed humour into this finale. This was an ending that wrapped up all the loose ends perfectly and that bonus epilogue was a great extra.
I read the 1st book and absolutely loved it. I had to wait for 2nd and 3rd. I love the storyline of this book. But female character never grows in the whole series. I few scenes really aggravated me and she just drove me nuts with the same self doubt and criticism of herself Over, and over, and over again. Like grow and change and don’t act like an idiot when u meet family and people who can kill u. Also don’t like that st James went from a loving , funny protective man to a arsehole for most of book. I don’t know. Then last big finale was kinda a let down.
A crap final book to an even crappier series. This book was just so boring and unimaginative and played out and somewhat juvenile even. It was just nothing new or innovative about it and I also feel like the author really reuses a lot of her material in her books. I don’t even get me started on the sex scenes. Probably some of the worst ever written. This author has no clue how to write a sexy or sensual sex scene to save her life. It all is so aggressive. He slams his face onto her mouth, he shoves his fingers inside of her, none of that sounds sexy or appealing. it just sucked. I don’t think I’ll be reading another book by this author.
I have enjoyed this trilogy so much. Izzy, is a great character and I have enjoyed watching her grow and develop as a person along with her mates. Is she snarky, oh yeah, is she powerful, oh yeah, is she floundering? double yes. The build up to the finale was lengthy, and it wasn't the best story climax, but it wasn't trash either. I really enjoyed the story, and the characters were top tier. Its told in multiple pov, and I would love to read more in this world, hands down anyday, this has been a favorite world for me.
The conclusion to the Haunted Magic trilogy starts right where book 2 left off, and it was emotional as well as surprising. Izzy and her guys must save the world, but doing so means putting aside grief and other emotions. It was an ending that wrapped up many aspects of the plot, yet there were still a few things that could have been addressed. Overall, I found this series to be entertaining and enjoyable.
I was lucky enough to get an ARC for both this book and book 2. While I really enjoyed book 2, this one is even better. It has made me buy book 1 so I can find out how it all began. It also made me buy this book and book 2. This is a great ending to a series full of wonderful characters, who all have their own personalities. It isn’t predictable and is a real page-turner. I highly recommend this series and you will get so much more out of these books if you read them in order
Book three in this series started with a bang, and a phew, thank goodness that didn't happen!
Legion has got to be my favourite character in this book, he may be new to the other characters, but old as time in other ways.
I'm saddened to see Izzy and her mates go, but I have enjoyed every minute reading about them, their adventures, pain, triumphs and seeing them grow through each of these books.
Overall, I think this was a great conclusion to Izzy's story. It had a little of everything for me... There was action, danger, some emotional moments, spice, and more. I continued to love Izzy as a FMC. She grew a lot throughout the series. Izzy and her mates face lots of challenges to get their happy ending. Of course, their journey wasn't always easy, but in the end they make it!
I love the series.. It was captivating in each page I love the twist and turns I love how each scene wasn’t overly explained but to the point. I love the ending too but would have also liked to see if she changed her mind on the kids aspect . Overall, it was a good book filled with lots of adventure. Thank you and would recommend it
The final book is here and we jump right back in from where we left off! It’s been one hell of a journey and our characters have been through so much but the twists and turns, well they just keep on coming and hold us to the edge of our seat. Exciting, captivating and brimming with magic, we battle on to save the world with these fabulous characters and I have enjoyed every minute of it!
I loved reading about Izzy and all her mates. I just would have loved to find out about her kids in the Epilogue too not having to become a part of the newsletter to only find she is pregnant.
It warms my heart to see how far Izzy and her mates have come compared to the first book! I love that all the pieces came together and they got their happily ever after!
What a conclusion for this series. It was great picking this up after the brutal cliffhanger from the last book. I can’t wait to read more from this author!
This final book in the Haunted Magic series was fantastic. Want an ending, absolutely love it. After the cliffhanger of book (heart wrenching stuff) it hit the ground running from where it ended and the entire read is engrossing, I was so invested I couldn't put it down until my eyes drooped and stopped opening up again, lol.
So much happens, characters acquire or exhibit new powers/entities, the council has more going down than they realise when they break in to rescue Dad, a new member of family is added to the Jaguar camp... and so much more.
Then there is the final battle against Lua, it is as epic as you would expect from a series like this, with lots of drama, fear, pain and triumph, and losses as well as wins... just brilliant. The epilogue is great, the bonus scene linked at the end of the book is fantastic. I could totally read more set in this world, around these characters and others around them, particularly to find out more details post the bonus scene - if a book leaves me both satisfied and wanting more, that is my definition of good writing.