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A Tormented Touch
The epic conclusion to A Forbidden Fate series, A Tormented Touch follows our party of bandits into a world of gold and lavender; where more secrets are unearthed, more challenges are presented, and more ale is poured.
With the fate of the world, the mysterious golden ring, and her heart on the line, Idalia Hyland must finally face all of her past to secure the safety of her future. What will time reveal? And will it be enough to save everyone from the Darkness? Join the merry characters you love and adore to see what might happen! Or, if our two star-crossed lovers can FINALLY touch!
With the fate of the world, the mysterious golden ring, and her heart on the line, Idalia Hyland must finally face all of her past to secure the safety of her future. What will time reveal? And will it be enough to save everyone from the Darkness? Join the merry characters you love and adore to see what might happen! Or, if our two star-crossed lovers can FINALLY touch!
637 pages, Paperback
Published October 6, 2025
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October 6, 2025
ATT FINALLY OUT LETSSS GOOOO MY MERRY LIL BAND OF BANDITS
November 4, 2025
Okay guys, I finally did it. I don't want the length of my read to concern you. I would start reading, then an ARC appeared - finish that and my reviews - start reading again, then my bookclub book had to be read. IT'S BEEN A THING. Sunday I said, eff everything else, I'm finishing this. I WANT TO KNOW IF THESE TWO CRAZY KIDS FINALLY GET TO TOUCH PRIVATES. I won't answer that for you, maybe you should freaking read it - then you will know.
Anyway, this was a good final installment for the Forbidden Fate series. It was very involved. Idalia and Braizen are both Martyrs. Cyra really just dealt them a $HITTY hand. That crusty wench. We do find out why she's such a hag, but man, it doesn't redeem her. She's jealous and prideful. She hordes power but doesn't give. She is the Dreaded because she couldn't handle rejection of her wants.
Anyway, we get to see everything through a really cool door system. I very much liked how easy it is for a Noors to travel -- whereas when Idalia does it, she's ripped from place to place. I really don't think Kaven Hirning left a stone unturned. It was a very full story. I could have used more smut, but we can't all be winners. This story was great without it. I started these books because I enjoyed Kaven's tiktoks, I finished this series because it was good even moreso since she said that she wrote it under the heavy influence of wine.
Also, Novak's last words were absolutely devastating. I had to stop to cry for a bit there. Of course I was caught in the act and then had to explain the whole story to my husband - because it wasn't a quick "because this happened". It wouldn't have done it justice. Cyra really was awful. Again - not that I want to feel bad for a dude - but she was so terrible to him because he didn't follow through with the ramblings of a teenage, hormonal, boy. Also, THANK you for giving Lin some attention. That guy was yearning for so long. He deserved it (love - not to be stuck yearning). I'm also happy with The Shadow's story arc. The only one that kind of fell flat was Lachlan and his love for his dead wife. Like, I expected something to happen there and nah, he just decided to start a republic and live until he didn't.
Anyway, I meandered. READ THIS BOOK. Don't take a month like I did. Sit down and read it. It was very good.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🫑🫑
(bell peppers vs chili peppers because there were like 3 scenes - not closed door, but more like open window - I felt like T Swift peeping through peoples windows)
Anyway, this was a good final installment for the Forbidden Fate series. It was very involved. Idalia and Braizen are both Martyrs. Cyra really just dealt them a $HITTY hand. That crusty wench. We do find out why she's such a hag, but man, it doesn't redeem her. She's jealous and prideful. She hordes power but doesn't give. She is the Dreaded because she couldn't handle rejection of her wants.
There, hidden within the trees. An older Cyra watches them together, her fingers twitching anrily by her side. A vicious scowl on her face."
Anyway, we get to see everything through a really cool door system. I very much liked how easy it is for a Noors to travel -- whereas when Idalia does it, she's ripped from place to place. I really don't think Kaven Hirning left a stone unturned. It was a very full story. I could have used more smut, but we can't all be winners. This story was great without it. I started these books because I enjoyed Kaven's tiktoks, I finished this series because it was good even moreso since she said that she wrote it under the heavy influence of wine.
Also, Novak's last words were absolutely devastating. I had to stop to cry for a bit there. Of course I was caught in the act and then had to explain the whole story to my husband - because it wasn't a quick "because this happened". It wouldn't have done it justice. Cyra really was awful. Again - not that I want to feel bad for a dude - but she was so terrible to him because he didn't follow through with the ramblings of a teenage, hormonal, boy. Also, THANK you for giving Lin some attention. That guy was yearning for so long. He deserved it (love - not to be stuck yearning). I'm also happy with The Shadow's story arc. The only one that kind of fell flat was Lachlan and his love for his dead wife. Like, I expected something to happen there and nah, he just decided to start a republic and live until he didn't.
Anyway, I meandered. READ THIS BOOK. Don't take a month like I did. Sit down and read it. It was very good.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🫑🫑
(bell peppers vs chili peppers because there were like 3 scenes - not closed door, but more like open window - I felt like T Swift peeping through peoples windows)
October 15, 2025
Kaven 😭😭 I just finished this book and am a sobbing mess from it. I’ve never been more satisfied as to how everything connects to each other. This was such a perfect ending to this series, as much as it hurt. I’ll forever love my Cloaked ♥️😭
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