Inheritance is the final book in the Monarchs of Hell series and it was everything I could have wanted in the series finale. Ama is separated from her mates, Luce is on the loose (hah, see what I did there), people are held captive, the guys are completely losing their shit, and war is happening. It was chaos, both physically and emotionally and I loved it.
Ama is a little spitfire, she had to be growing up in a place that mistreated her but it gave her a backbone and she is using that backbone to fight for not only what she wants but what she thinks is right. So the devil kidnapped her. So what if he's obsessed with her and borderline crazy, Ama isn't going to let the most powerful immortal being stop her from fighting beside the people she loves even if there seems to be something between them. Ama stands up for herself by making valid points through her observations. While she may be willing to listen to him, she also calls Luce on his crap. Ama sees the good in him and is waiting for him to make better choices, to give him a reason to see him as something other than selfish. Not gonna lie things between the two are crazy, emotions run high, mean words are said (no violence) but all hope may not be lost. I feel for all the things Luce has been through, after who knows how long (seriously how old is he?) he's been working through things alone now he might have a chance.
Dang it, Caulder and Sinclair really got me in the heart with this one. It's all the guys' fault. Finas (Fin), Adrien, and Damien have been strong in the feelings and commitment department from day one. Dreyven (Drey) had a lot to make up for, Colt and Jace messed up were making up for it but Nico messed up and is feeling the consequences of his actions but somehow manages to pull himself together in this book. No matter where they were at with Ama emotionally (and relationship-wise) they all felt her absence, deeply. The guys were a mess emotionally trying to deal with the fact that Ama has been taken and that she wanted them to continue with the war without her. Seeing each of the guys show how deeply they care for Ama was so touching and how they express how much they care had me swooning, I just loved it. Even after Ama gets back to her guys, things change and the bonds between her and them are stronger than ever, heck they even have a stronger bond with each other after having to lean on each other while she was gone.
The plot for this book kept me on my toes, I didn't expect the relationship between Ama and Luce to be so volatile (once again, not violent but toxic) and complex all at once. Seeing how they work through things was wild and then there was the whole war aspect with the guys, they stepped up. They did what Ama wanted and continued with the war, they came up with plans, got some intel, and implemented said plans. Seeing this side of the guys was interesting. There was one scene at the camp between Commander Pandora and one of her guys that felt like it should have gone somewhere but didn't and it's killing me not knowing what that argument was about. It's also pretty surprising to see how far the House of Runes (Fin's parents) is willing to go with their plans for taking over the realm. I already thought they were horrible people but what they do in this book, is unspeakable. Then there was the shocking little surprise that effects Ama's personal life, that I didn't see coming and neither did she. Not to mention the plot twist at the end that I didn't see coming but happened at the right moment and was kinda perfect.
This is it. R.L. Caulder and M. Sinclair have taken us on this crazy adventure with the Monarchs of Hell series and I absolutely loved every moment of it and thank gods for rapid release. The authors wrapped up the series fantastically with Inheritance it had drama, hot guys, steamy scenes with said hot guys, a few surprises, lots of death, and a shocking plot twist, I was enthralled. I loved getting to see Ama come into her own and find the love with the guys that she so richly deserves. I especially loved the two epilogues that showed a glimpse into their future. The best part is I don't even have to say goodbye, because the authors are extending the world with the Dark Imaginarium Academy series which I am unbelievably excited about, I'm hoping to see my favorite characters in the new stories until then I will be waiting.