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The Runes of Rebirth: Book Three in the Freedom for Rhethos Series
Angelyn never thought that she would find herself at the heart of her kingdom’s rebellion, yet she is given the choice to embrace pivotal roles amongst those bearing violet. With two massive armies clashing just outside her old home and her relationship with Will strained, Angelyn faces pieces of her past in an attempt to find some peace…including working with the man who set fire to what she loved most.
Lost in the Goddess' Woods, without magic, hoping to find his purpose once more, Joshua McKinlee wanders in the death grip of winter. His Fate's Strings leads him where Cybarys into the path of a "broken Armellan girl."
For Devaki, seeking answers about the source of her own, unique magic is the only thing that makes sense. She chooses to shut out her deity, scorn her father, and follow her own path across frozen northern Rhethos. Together, she and Josh must risk everything to discover what has been buried for centuries and what now may be the key to the world’s survival.
Master Will faces the might of the Rhethosian military with the fate of his rebellion at stake. With the whereabouts of his heartbroken daughter unknown and his trust in Angelyn McKinlee broken, he strays toward using the Dead Magic he holds. Considering human sacrifice resulting in unimaginable power would truly make him the villain in Devaki’s eyes.
Across the sea in Armelle, Sehran Tarran is coming dangerously close to achieving his goals. If he succeeds in casting the pieces of a lost spell, the world would bow to a monster mightier than The Bradford and as bloodthirsty as Cybarys. Aiding him is a young woman who has been sent to Rhethos to cause trouble on both sides of the battlefield. But what Koresti finds amidst military masterminds, temple ruins, and stormy seasides will be much stronger than any Dead Rune.
Lost in the Goddess' Woods, without magic, hoping to find his purpose once more, Joshua McKinlee wanders in the death grip of winter. His Fate's Strings leads him where Cybarys into the path of a "broken Armellan girl."
For Devaki, seeking answers about the source of her own, unique magic is the only thing that makes sense. She chooses to shut out her deity, scorn her father, and follow her own path across frozen northern Rhethos. Together, she and Josh must risk everything to discover what has been buried for centuries and what now may be the key to the world’s survival.
Master Will faces the might of the Rhethosian military with the fate of his rebellion at stake. With the whereabouts of his heartbroken daughter unknown and his trust in Angelyn McKinlee broken, he strays toward using the Dead Magic he holds. Considering human sacrifice resulting in unimaginable power would truly make him the villain in Devaki’s eyes.
Across the sea in Armelle, Sehran Tarran is coming dangerously close to achieving his goals. If he succeeds in casting the pieces of a lost spell, the world would bow to a monster mightier than The Bradford and as bloodthirsty as Cybarys. Aiding him is a young woman who has been sent to Rhethos to cause trouble on both sides of the battlefield. But what Koresti finds amidst military masterminds, temple ruins, and stormy seasides will be much stronger than any Dead Rune.
609 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 12, 2025
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March 4, 2026
Night and dawn
Destruction and creation
Death and Salvation
Balance and direction..."
What a perfect Journey
What a perfect Ending
It is very rare for me to read a trilogy where each book is a 5-star book
I rejoice when I find one
It was not just the exquisite writing, the compelling story, and the well-rounded characters but the the masterful presentation of Duality throughout the books.
It is not always black or white
good or evil
right or wrong
most of the time it's the combination of both
and the balance one must find
I loved reading and finding these conflicting opposites
father and daughter
mother and son
Red and Blue
Rebellion cannot always do the supposidly right thing
retribution cannot always come from good deeds
and acceptance cannot always be easily given
I will miss Rethos
and I hope this trilogy finds its place among your shelves
cause it deserves everything
Destruction and creation
Death and Salvation
Balance and direction..."
What a perfect Journey
What a perfect Ending
It is very rare for me to read a trilogy where each book is a 5-star book
I rejoice when I find one
It was not just the exquisite writing, the compelling story, and the well-rounded characters but the the masterful presentation of Duality throughout the books.
It is not always black or white
good or evil
right or wrong
most of the time it's the combination of both
and the balance one must find
I loved reading and finding these conflicting opposites
father and daughter
mother and son
Red and Blue
Rebellion cannot always do the supposidly right thing
retribution cannot always come from good deeds
and acceptance cannot always be easily given
I will miss Rethos
and I hope this trilogy finds its place among your shelves
cause it deserves everything
June 16, 2025
The Runes of Rebirth delivers an emotional, action-packed conclusion to the Freedom for Rhethos series that left me both satisfied and reflective. Hannah R. Lyons pulls no punches—this finale is filled with twists I never saw coming, and losses that hit hard. At times, it’s painful, but that pain is part of what makes the story resonate. The characters don’t just survive the war, they evolve through it, finding new purpose in the world they’ve fought so hard to rebuild.
The conclusion was packed with tension and revelations, with a few plot twists that truly caught me off guard. Some moments of loss genuinely stung, but they felt purposeful, not just for shock, but to reflect the cost of war and transformation. It’s bittersweet, yes, but ultimately hopeful. I appreciated that, even through heartbreak, every character seemed to find a greater purpose in the new world they helped to shape. There was a real sense of emotional payoff, of characters being changed by what they’d endured.
There were a few places where the pacing dipped, especially when the story dove into the history of the goddess Cybarys and the Tarran royal family. But I didn’t mind slowing down here, because the mythology added richness and meaning to the final arc. It gave weight to the choices being made and context to the conflict. Lyons has always done a great job with layered worldbuilding, and this book is no exception.
The emotional depth stood out the most. Lyons knows how to tug on the heartstrings without overplaying it. Every decision, every sacrifice, every moment of tenderness or betrayal landed with impact. The relationships between the characters, whether fractured or mending, felt real. There’s an honesty to their flaws, regrets, and attempts at redemption.
This isn’t just a story about defeating evil or saving a kingdom. It’s about what comes after the fire, how people pick up the pieces, how they carry loss and hope side by side, and how they forge something new from what’s been broken. The Runes of Rebirth was a powerful series conclusion. It brings a heartfelt close to a series filled with resilience, identity, and the belief that we all have something worth fighting for.
The conclusion was packed with tension and revelations, with a few plot twists that truly caught me off guard. Some moments of loss genuinely stung, but they felt purposeful, not just for shock, but to reflect the cost of war and transformation. It’s bittersweet, yes, but ultimately hopeful. I appreciated that, even through heartbreak, every character seemed to find a greater purpose in the new world they helped to shape. There was a real sense of emotional payoff, of characters being changed by what they’d endured.
There were a few places where the pacing dipped, especially when the story dove into the history of the goddess Cybarys and the Tarran royal family. But I didn’t mind slowing down here, because the mythology added richness and meaning to the final arc. It gave weight to the choices being made and context to the conflict. Lyons has always done a great job with layered worldbuilding, and this book is no exception.
The emotional depth stood out the most. Lyons knows how to tug on the heartstrings without overplaying it. Every decision, every sacrifice, every moment of tenderness or betrayal landed with impact. The relationships between the characters, whether fractured or mending, felt real. There’s an honesty to their flaws, regrets, and attempts at redemption.
This isn’t just a story about defeating evil or saving a kingdom. It’s about what comes after the fire, how people pick up the pieces, how they carry loss and hope side by side, and how they forge something new from what’s been broken. The Runes of Rebirth was a powerful series conclusion. It brings a heartfelt close to a series filled with resilience, identity, and the belief that we all have something worth fighting for.
February 6, 2026
Having read the entire trilogy, and ending with this issue, my mind has been incredibly awed. The characters' developments and the denouement of the trilogy are spectacular! We come to understand the protagonist, his foils, and his humanity at a deep level. And we end up cheering him on in his fight. The reader is caught up in the many magical spells and twists and turns found in this multi-layered plot that draws the reader in to this fascinating world. The level of detail in the settings is superb, and we can feel the pain of the core characters' various journeys as they set out to free Rhethos. The Goddess and her powers are unique and imaginative, with an interesting mirroring of the duality of man. Lyons has crafted a truly magical narrative that holds the reader in a tight grip until the very end. It's a must read!
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