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Storm to Victory

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A warrior of the magic of the ancient kings doesn't just fight wars; he ends them.

Fieran has fought the Mongavarian Empire from the northern seas of Kostaria to the skies over Escarland. Now he will take the fight to the very heart of Mongavaria to end this once and for all.

When he’s sent on a dangerous mission, he and Pip will be tested as they have never been tested before. If they succeed, they can end the war. If they don’t, they will never see each other again.

The war has honed Fieran to a warrior worthy of the name and legacy of Laesornysh. It’s time for him to do what a Laesornysh does best.

End the war.

Storm to Victory is book 5 in the War of the Alliance series, a humorous steampunk fantasy series filled with magical gadgets, elven warriors, and a hint of no-spice romance.

440 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 24, 2025

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Tara Grayce

33 books794 followers
Born and raised in Michigan, I enjoy traveling to new adventures that inspire my writing.

Growing up, I read just about every book I could get my hands on, especially fantasy. I currently write YA fantasy and romantic fantasy filled with lots of humor, spunky and tough leading ladies, and broken heroes.

When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with my chocolate lab, Miss Kisses.

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Profile Image for Chloe.
79 reviews8 followers
November 14, 2025
Tears of Joy, y’all!!

Oh my gosh—this was such a stellar and epic ending to the War of the Alliance series! I'm so sad it's over, but I can't wait to read the next series featuring other awesome characters!

Guys, the tension, the moral complexity of war, human nature, romance amidst danger, and seriously lovable characters were AMAZING! Each character felt REAL and personable, which is an impressive feat as there are so many. The development of Fieran, Pip, Merrick, Farrendel, Rothillion, really just everyone was so touching and realistic—I loved the accurate depiction of war and how it changes people.

This series is quite elevated in the steampunk Romantasy genre as the world-building and realistic trauma of war felt real and timeless. Sometimes I read Romantasy that deals with “world wars” that don't have a lot of depth or a clear depiction of not only how the war changes the characters, but also the evil factors that produced this war. Most of the time it is summarized over, focusing on the romance or only the MMC/FMC, which I think detracts from the book’s overall impact.

Another thing that is unique to this series is the completeness and full circle back to the original series, the Elven Alliance. Not only did we have cameo moments, but also character arcs, which took this story from good to simply outstanding.

I have to say though, Edmund totally stole the show! His devious personality and indomitable spirit could convince me that he could end this horrible war with anything if he really put his mind to it. I didn't realize how much I loved his character—I can't wait for his daughter’s story!

I'm so excited to see where Miss Grayce takes us in the next series! All I know is that it's going to be a wild, complex, and fulfilling read!
Profile Image for Lynn.
1,298 reviews73 followers
October 23, 2025
What an ending to Fieran's series! The first half is a nice, comfortable, fairly cozy read but then right before halfway things get real. The tension is sky high after that until the climax is over. Then we get about 10% of closure for the characters at the end. Really nice end of the series for Fieran and Pippan. Can't wait to read more stories in this world!

You can tell the author did a lot of research to ground her story in the history of our pasts wars. It gave you a glimpse into the harsh realities of war.
Profile Image for M.H. Elrich.
Author 9 books141 followers
December 21, 2025
An epic conclusion

*Sigh* This was such a perfect way to end this series. Frieren and Pip are so perfect for each other, and I loved seeing Father and son kicking butt. It is such a great mix of World War I&II tech, action and adventure, magic, and romance.
50 reviews2 followers
November 16, 2025
Excellent series!

I loved this series. This last book was a rollercoaster of a story with ups and downs of emotions. I am looking forward to more of your exciting stories.
Profile Image for Leah.
435 reviews2 followers
October 25, 2025
It’s time to end the war

A perfect ending to an incredible series. Fieran, Merrick, Adry, and Pip have all grown throughout the books into warriors, capable of carrying their family legacies in their own right. Even better, the Laesornysh family is not doomed to a glorious death when there are so many of them fighting for their kingdoms. This book is filled with heartfelt moments. There are many ways to storm to victory, and this finale really embodied its name.

The challenges the characters faced felt real. Grayce has proved throughout her books that she is not afraid to tackle difficult topics, including trauma from war, family betrayal, and human trafficking. Storm to Victory, too, deals with hard topics like the purpose of war, the value of lives, medical experimentation, proclivity towards erasing wartime atrocities from history, and prisoner of war camps. I appreciate how well she approaches the questions and discussions around the topics. Not making light of them or lessening their impact, but providing perspectives that encourage readers to reflect.

The characters continue to be a highlight for me. I’m a little sad we didn’t get to see King Weylind or King Averette in this book, but no matter. King Weylind has gotten plenty of page time in the earlier books in this series, and Prince Edmund more than provides the family chaos that makes these books so much fun to read! His extended life has made his hobby grow even more than the last time we met him. His propensity for spying and gleaning information even when tortured certainly adds a new dimension. Pip’s ingenuity with metal really gets to take the stage throughout her adventure with Edmund and his daughter, Jayna. Even Farrendel’s character developed with stronger convictions, an increased ability to face the past, and a determination to not repeat mistakes.

There are several new questions I have after reading this book, including what happened to Fieran’s younger siblings that Louise rescued them from, what was going on with Adry, Merrick, and Rothilion after Fieran leaves on his mission, and what Pretty Face’s journey looked like. I’d also love to see what happens with Jayna as she wraps up her work in Mongavaria. Regardless of whether I ever find out those answers, I am so happy we got the War of the Alliance books, and that it sounds like we’ll see more of the characters in the new upcoming Elven Legacy series in the future.

This book is clean in language and content. Highly recommend! I will be rereading this series many times over the next few years.
Profile Image for Sarah.
1,614 reviews36 followers
December 27, 2025
I'm gonna give this five stars, even though I have to say that I liked Elven Alliance better. However, this one wrapped up the series really well and kind of gave me a taste of what I was expecting from this series all along so I was happy with that!

How do I even say what I loved about this book without spoilers? A character that I loved from EA and have been waiting to show up finally did and it was just as awesome as I hoped! Farrendel's humor got to come out and there are some amazing moments with him and Fieran that melted me. Also, Fieran really comes into himself and it is wonderful to see.

The dual storylines in this one were stressful! But I know why she did it and it worked well.



SERIES REVIEW
My expectations and hopes kind of tripped me up with this series. I went in assuming that there would be a lot of family interactions between our old friends from EA and their kids. But not only do we barely see the characters from EA (in fact, I think Weylind and Averett are only mentioned), but we don't really get much of the kids/cousins! It's really focused on Fieran, and that's fine, but it wasn't what I thought I'd be getting so I have to say I felt a little bit disappointed. The other thing about this series that wasn't great for me, is that there is a lot of mechanical and battle detail, which is not my cup of tea. BUT... that is not Tara's fault AT ALL! She wrote a fantastic series with humor and danger and romance and friendship and family and it was awesome! I'm really glad I read it and I am looking forward to reading the other sequel series with no expectations this time :)
Profile Image for Rosalyn Nightshade.
156 reviews10 followers
November 3, 2025
Yes! Finally! The last, long awaited book to the War of the Alliance series! It was EVERYTHING I could have ever hoped for! It was full of high stakes, family and friends, flying, and a hint of espionage!

As I mentioned before, Prince Edmund is definitely my favourite character in the Elven Alliance series, and I was so excited to see him again here, after being pretty mysterious and elusive in the previous books. We also got to see Jayna in this book! I loved watching her doing her spy thingy in Mongavaria and I love how similar she is to Edmund. She is smart, brave, spunky, and determined and I can't wait for her story!

Pip and Fieran's relationship was awesome here! After finally becoming boyfriend and girlfriend, I love how their relationship continued to grow and develop as they were separated from each other. I loved getting to see Fieran interact more and fight alongside his Dacha, as well as Pip getting to know Edmund and Jayna and try her hand a little bit at spying!

And I'm so glad we got to see Pretty Face again! I really loved his character and I was so relieved when they found him. I can't wait for his story and getting to explore the ogres hometown Groyria.

I can't wait for the next installments in Elven Legacy to see how other characters experienced this war and what happened to and in Mongavaria!
Profile Image for Kimberly Anders.
125 reviews
November 14, 2025
What a finale!! I had a feeling once I started this series I would need to binge it and I was definitely right 😅 Grayce did an amazing job of building and deepening the story with each book in the story layering on top of one another. Seriously, I have to commend her for the realism of all the mechanical elements and the planes/Air Force side too. She did an amazing job of incorporating a ton of realistic elements without it feeling stiff or like it burdened the story.

And Farrendel!! Oh my gosh, I love him and seeing him as a dad was just incredible. I loved how we got to get more father/son time in this book. Again, huge commendation to Grayce on writing beloved characters from the Elven Alliance series as parents in this series while still giving their children realistic struggles and flaws to work through. I loved it.

Definitely recommend this book (and the whole series). This one ends the series while still leaving a lot of threads open for future books (but in a satisfying way, don’t worry about any cliffhangers or things like that!)
276 reviews9 followers
October 24, 2025
I have a love/hate relationship with series endings. On one hand, I CAN NOW KNOW THE END. On the other hand, it’s over. 😭😭😭

Thankfully, THERE ARE MORE SPINOFF BOOKS COMING for this series, so we don’t have to say goodbye forever, and it’s instead just “goodbye for now.” And there are the rereads to keep me company—since I basically reread anything Tara has written at any random time that they come to mind.

But anyway, if you’ve been waiting for this like I have, the ending is finally here. And I’ll stop talking about it so you can run and get it. 😉

P.S. Yes, I had read advanced copy, but now that it’s out in the world I can finally let myself have the reread I have been waiting on!
24 reviews1 follower
December 30, 2025
Great series finale

Tara Grayce has hit another a home run with this series. Storm to Victory keeps you and the edge of you seat as our heros get themselves into life and death situations which always makes the reader wonder if this is when they all going to die. In the end, although beat up to the point even the healers might not be able to help. Finally, everything comes together so well that you will not be wondering about what happened to each character. Of course we would all like to continue follow those who we have invited into our lives through this and previous series. However, all good things must come to an end. I must say linshi to author Tara Grayce for continuing to put out such excellent work that has an adult spell bound but also is safe for youth.
Profile Image for Sharon Hughson.
Author 31 books63 followers
October 26, 2025
Edge-of-your-seat Finale

After a few chapters of set-up, the harrowing mission is revealed.

With Uncle Edmund as the mastermind, you know it involves lots of spying. And what could go wrong?

The horrors hidden by the enemies are reminiscent of the Holocaust. Prepare to be disgusted and indignant. I may have shed a few more tears during this book too.

Finally, we meet the ogres and discover why they are such a reticent people. Rescue becomes revolution.

Pip goes out of her comfort zone, but she steps up, proving she is a match for Fieran and his family’s legacy. Couldn’t put this book down. A perfect wrap for this series.
2 reviews
November 4, 2025
Tara's characters are so believable

Tara's characters are so believable. She made them come alive on the pages. Their wit, camaraderie, empathy, respect, love for one another, and even their anger and fear are so relatable. I fell in love with Merrick and Fieran's brotherly love. Felt Pip's anxiety over Fieran and her flyboys. Disliked Rothilion, then fell in love with him, too. Now I want him to have his own romance. Watching Fieran and his dacha's (Prince Farrendel) relationship grow into something solid and strong was wonderful. The ending to the war is perfect. Couldn't have asked for more.
39 reviews
November 6, 2025
Completely satisfying ending!

This book was such a good and satisfying ending to this series. Epic. LOVED every scene Ferrendel was in and he was in quite a lot the second half of the book. Seeing his growth from the last war he was in was sweet and beautiful. And his and Fieren’s growth together was, too. And, Edmund being Edmund. Loved it.

The war themes and elements were handled well. Really happy with how things turned out for Bella.

I’ve loved every book in both series and can’t wait to read the Flyboys’ book as well as Merrick and Adry’s. I’m hoping Jayna gets a book as well.
1,935 reviews18 followers
October 18, 2025
What a finish! The author really brings the consequences of war to life in a way that inspires as much as it disgusts. I particularly like how the Laesronysh famiiy rallies together to act together in all ways. The way the multiculturalism of the Alliance quietly spreads, even through Mongavaria is a subtle point about how much stronger disparate peoples can be when they stand together despite their disagreements. So much inspiration and hope despite the messy mayhem - this is a series worth reading and this is a conclusion worthy of the series.
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164 reviews1 follower
October 31, 2025
A story about war, a story about love conquering all

I’ve got to say, it’s pretty great! This has been a series that has grown on me. Grayce’s other related series were more instant like. But this reminded me more of real war, as I’ve said in other reviews, which is a hard sell. The characters and their stories are so well-developed. The overarching themes of family and friendship bonds without prejudice are refreshing and endearing. The final battle shows growth in Fieran and Farendel. It’s wrapped up nicely. She’s writing more in this world, and I’m here for it.
101 reviews
November 2, 2025
I have loved every character and the ending was awesome

Fieran, Pip and crew work hard to make a plan for lasting peace, not just a respite, with Mongavaria.

Discovering old friends and new along the way, they work as an alliance to bring peace with as little bloodshed as possible.

That is complicated by people who seem determined to hate the non-humans both Alliance elves and others as part of their way of life.

I highly recommend this final book in the War of the Alliance series. Well written, believable characters and tons of action and misadventure.
Profile Image for Martha Braebuck.
156 reviews4 followers
November 23, 2025
This was the perfect finale to the series!!!!! I absolutely loved this series and how each of the characters grew and developed. I loved all the humour, the camaraderie, and the relationships in this book, and I absolutely CANNOT wait for Elven Legacy! This book had everything I could possibly wish for and definitely did not disappoint. I loved getting to see Edmund again, and I can't wait for Jayna's book! The whole story was full of excitement and danger, with such an interesting plotline. I completely and wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone!
Profile Image for Tristan RowLee.
116 reviews5 followers
October 27, 2025
Tara Grayce is a masterful storyteller weaving a satisfying conclusion to the series. This book hit the high notes with love, joy, and humor, but also the deep notes of wartime effects on people, trauma, and hard choices that must be made. I enjoyed the development of this generation of characters, and the return and growth of favorites from the last generation. Fieran and Pip mature and become true heroes.
Profile Image for Alathea Melton.
20 reviews
October 28, 2025
Such a FANTASTIC ending, but I’m sad it’s over (I’m eagerly awaiting part 2 of the legacy series with all the cousins!). I will forever read (and re-read many times over) any books that take us into this world. This has quickly become one of my all time favorite series over the years I have read it, as you can’t help but fall in love with all the characters. Thank you so much for creating this realm!🥰
Profile Image for Kessa Turnbull.
223 reviews
November 1, 2025
FINALLY a happy ending

I really hope the next books go back to romance first and action second. This was just too much detail on war and pain. I mean the original books were deep, Farrendell had major trauma, but the romance was the main plot, not just a secondary part. Much prefer that. Want to go back to the originals just to remind myself why I'm such a loyal reader of Tara Grayce, cause I'm just not feeling it right now.
Profile Image for Jennifer.
2,910 reviews6 followers
November 12, 2025
3.5 stars.

This was a satisfying end to the series and I enjoyed the series overall. I don't think I was the target demographic for this series (or this author, to be honest), but I think that readers my daughters' ages might enjoy this. I appreciate the clean content and the lack of OP drama in all of Tara Grayce's writing and hope that she writes something that features mature adult characters. :)
Profile Image for Paula Dawes.
211 reviews2 followers
October 27, 2025
what a conclusion!

Fieran and Pip are a cute couple and their magic intertwines and supports so nicely. I love how we have Farrendel and Edmund plus new family members to fight this war. I was on the edge of my seat for most of this book worrying how this would work out. Such a great build up for the final battle which was awesome!
61 reviews1 follower
October 26, 2025
a perfect ending to the series

A great feel good read with enough adventure to keep you going. So heart warming and great character development - tying up everything from the first book to this one!
131 reviews2 followers
October 26, 2025
perfect conclusion

Loved everything about this story - the world war feel, the dynamic characters, the humorous banter, and the epic conclusion. As always, can’t wait to see what Tara Grayce writes next!
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618 reviews1 follower
November 4, 2025
A well told finale

This book has all the feels. From rage to swooning, I think I felt it all. I cannot say I am truly satisfied with the conclusion, but I am appeased and intrigued with what comes next. I hope there are several spin-off series coming. A very good read.
Profile Image for Stephen Levesque.
2,808 reviews
November 11, 2025
What a great ending for this outstanding series. The total length for this series is just right. Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
146 reviews1 follower
December 25, 2025
Love love love

I love all the books in this series. It's no surprise I'd love the wrap up. Tara Grayce is a writing genius. Every book has the right amount of laughter, tears, edge of the seat tension and excitement. I look forward to reading every book she writes.
145 reviews
October 25, 2025
I love this series

Every book in this series has been so much fun to read. I love the characters and the conversation and the events.
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242 reviews3 followers
October 26, 2025
Spectacular ending

Wrapped up the entire series with a neat bow. Loved all the Farrendel and Edmund. Fieran grew as a character so much from the first book.
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