A Throne of Blood & Vengeance: Lunaria Realms, Book 3

Lunaria Realms #3

by Alex Frost, Eva Caine (Narrator), Zane Daniels (Narrator)

A QUEEN HAS FALLEN. ANOTHER WILL RISE.

I’ve been betrayed. Twice.

There were so many reasons for me not to trust Vail...to not give him my heart. But I did and paid the price for my foolishness. Soon all the Moroi will suffer as well. Because the Fae crown capable of enslaving minds now rests on my aunt’s head. The other betrayal I never saw coming.

I might be locked away in a prison cell, but I’m not alone. My fallen prince is with me. And outside these walls are the three people I love and trust beyond measure. They will not stop until we’re all united again...and then the real fight will begin.

Because this is Lunaria and there is never just one enemy. The mad queen plots from her throne while the wraith king stalks us from the shadows. Perhaps most dangerous of all is the traitorous Moroi who still thinks he has a claim to my heart.

Even if we survive...nobody is walking out of this without getting a little bloody.

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook, Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Fae, Shapeshifters, Why Choose

Audible Audio

Published December 16, 2025

About the author

Alex Frost is… actually Maddox Grey. Dun dun duuuuun!

Okay probably not that dramatic of a reveal since it isn’t exactly a closely guarded secret. The pen name Alex Frost was created to publish the spicier fantasy series that fall under the “Why Choose” genre.

Why Alex Frost? Because Maddox is a freaking nerd. After being trained by local baristas to respond to the name “Alex” instead of Maddox, it seemed like the perfect pen name. Half of it anyway.

Since Maddox already shares their last name with Jean Grey of the X-Men, it seemed fitting to borrow Emma Frost’s last name for their other persona.

If you know, you know. (insert smirking face)

Reviews

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨𝒜𝑅𝒞 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌✨
📖: A Throne of Blood & Vengeance (Lunaria Realms Book 3)
🩸: Releasing July 15, 2025

With the Houses in disarray and tenuous alliances forged, Sam and her allies are running out of time. United against a tyrant leader, Sam endeavors to outwit her enemies and remind everyone why the House Harker heir should not be underestimated.

Tropes:
👀Multi POV
💞Who choose romance
⛔️Touch anyone & 💀
💫Magic, monsters, & bonds
🐎One horse
🫂Forced proximity
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Found family
🌶️: Open door

I am obsessed with the dark fantasy world @alexfrost.author has created! Think Underworld vibes with the BA FMC, supernaturals, political intrigue, and blo0dy action infused with the best snarky banter and searing romance between a group of friends/allies/enemies turned lovers. There’s mayhem, diabolical plot twists, and savage betrayals.

This installment closes the chapter on Sam’s romantic storyline and embraces different forms of love—familial, romantic, and one of sisterhood. The author shines a light on diverse relationships with the M/M, pan FMC, and non-binary MC rep and the best kind of *team*work (IYKYK). The friendship Sam has with her BFFs Rynn and Cali is unshakable and equal to that with her love interests. I cannot get enough of these characters and am thrilled for what Alex has planned next for the series!

A Throne of Blood & Vengeance had my heart racing from the action ⚔️ and the action 🌶️. I was on the edge of my seat and on my feet for a standing ovation. 👏

Huge thanks to the author for the review copy opportunity. This is my honest and voluntary review

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This took us on an adventure! I was a fan of all the action happening, kept me engaged with the story. I liked learning a bit more about the seelie and unseelie. The spice continued to be spicy, and that was fun! This series was an all around great read and it really kept me interested and liking all the characters.

[Kez Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book and the finale to Samara's intense ride, and after the cliffhanger of book 2 I so needed this resolution. This has been a journey full of tension, angst, lust, conflict, all the spice, and adventurous and diverse group dynamics.
I loved seeing the mate bonds snap into place, and the group accepting each other and their adoration for Samara, especially after their previous denials.
Roth's family were the best and I absolutely loved their crazy antics and unhinged banter.
It had great action, lots of violence, and witty teamwork. It was time to confront the villain who's been pulling the strings from the shadows, and this time the team isn't holding back. They pushed themselves to the limits, embraced new abilities, and allied with enemies.
I love that the characters are so unapologetic and true to themselves, and this was a fitting resolution for the group.

[Mandy Enchantedbookduo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating
4.5 💎
3.5 🌶️

Quick Summary
This book is a wild ride with epic battles, sizzling tension, and a world full of secrets that kept me hooked! The characters stole my heart, broke it a few times, and left me cheering by the end.

Reading Thoughts
📗This hits straight off with some epic violence and sizzling scenes
📗The push and pull between Samara and Vail was some of my favourite parts
📗There is some chapters in this book that had me tearing up at the cruelty of it all, and my heart broke for the characters
📗Loved unravelling of the worlds history and the plans to ensure the mad queen does not remain on the throne.
📗This book was brilliant, the characters were amazing and loved how it all ended

Words that linger
🍷I have always loved you, even when I hated you (Vail)
🍷There is no force in this world that could stop me from loving you (Vail)
🍷I don’t need you to be charming Alaric, I just need you to be mine (Sam)
🍷“I can feel how content you are right now. Who’s the cutest little viper there ever was - you are.” Another boop! (Sam)

Tropes
👑Found family
👑Why choose
👑Fae, shifters,
👑Royalty

[Ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't love this book as much as I loved the first two, but it was still good. The narration style of this series is one of my favorites.
If you're looking for super spicy why choose series, this is a great choice.

[Ashton V · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the wild cliff hanger in book two I have been eagerly waiting for this book! And it did not disappoint! We are thrown into the thick of things alongside the main character as she is left reeling and confused from a huge betrayal. From start to finish the story was packed with some amazing action, revenge, intriguing mystery, heart wrenching moments, and of course sizzling romance. With this being a why choose romance the relationships between Samara and all the other intriguing characters go hand in hand with the plot. Often times throughout this series the romance is a big part of the ongoing plot. I don't always enjoy a super romance heavy fantasy book, but I think the author handled it perfectly! Especially since the length and pacing of the books are perfect for everything to fully develop.

For me the mystery around the Seelie and Unseelie was one of my favorite parts. As the series progressed we slowly started learning tidbits of information about the fae and in this third book we finally learn so much! From rituals to runes and characters heritage I really enjoyed this part of the book and hope to learn more in the next books.

I wish the main conflict between Samara and the Mad Queen lasted a bit longer as I was enthralled with the whole sequence but ultimately I loved the ending and wrap up for Samara and her loved ones. Both the main and secondary characters really stand out to me so I'm so excited that the next two series will focus on Samara's best friends. I have been waiting for Rynn's messy relationship with the Alpha pack to be the focus so I can't wait for the next book!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Throne of Blood and Vengeance is the 3rd book in the series.

It is a super spicy, action-packed, emotional rollercoaster of a why choose romantasy (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️).

If you like books that make you laugh, cry, swoon, rage, clutch your pearls, and drop your jaw, this is the one for you.

👑 fierce FMC with a smart brain and killer crossbow skills
👑 why choose (x5) with a great balance of spice & plot
👑 perilous world full of unique magic and tons of action-packed adventure
👑 loveable side characters and love interests

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for the ARC copy!

We return to Lunaria after an absolutely brutal cliffhanger, and the book jumps straight into the action, with Samara imprisoned by her aunt, and Carmilla wielding the fae crown, intent on subjugating all Moroi to her will. This is a pretty fast paced book, and honestly I think that the pacing could have slowed down a bit, but there are some heartbreaking sacrifices involved in Samara breaking out. Nyx's scenes are all pretty heartbreaking in this book, especially after the previous ones where you really grow to like them.

This is the book where the full polycule forms and gets together in all its various combinations, and it is both beautiful and scorchingly hot when they manage to all get their shit together. Kieran and Draven are as always one of my favorite combinations, with both Draven and Samara intent on making sure that Kieran doesn't feel lesser ever to them, Roth and Alaric are a surprisingly funny and creative duo, and Vail and Draven also have a lot of (hot) grudging teamwork.

Special mention of course has to go to Vail after that last book, and I came in expecting groveling (special callout to Samara being Team Vail Can Eat Us Out And Then Die, that made me laugh a lot), but what actually happened really fit Vail's character, and Samara learning to trust him again was really beautiful. It's just very fitting that Vail apologizes through actions and not through words--that's always been how he is, and it works for him, especially when you get his POV, and you can see how much he regrets betraying Samara to her aunt.

Also, even though Vail is terrible at apologies, his love confession was beautiful here:

"I've always loved you. Even when I hated you." He laughed darkly. "There was no force in this world that could have ever stopped me from loving you. I'm so sorry I fucked it all up."

As always, I really love how much focus the series gives to Samara's relationship with her besties, Rynn and Callie, and they shared some of the most moving scenes together, especially when Samara calls Callie back to herself and defends Rynn to the Alpha Pack. And a new favorite character is the crown Talis, who is super cute for a sentient deadly magic object!

The setting as always is lush and deadly, the Moroi politics intricate (although it was a nice surprise to see that Roth's family actually loves them a lot and can't WAIT to throw a giant wedding for them), and the revelations about the Seelie and Unseelie fae open up so many more possibilities for this world. I am very much looking forward to the rest of the series (can't wait to figure out Rynn's deal with the Alpha Pack and Callie's brooding Fury lover), and this was a great end to the series!

[Tiffany Valdez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each book keeps getting better and better. I am on love with this series and cannot wait for A Den of Howls & Discontent. I am only mad that I have to wait until May for it.

There is a lot that happens in this book. It is a bit slower at first after the cliffhanger from A Court of Bones & Sorrow. There were a few parts that let me crying and I am still shocked over. 😭

I was concerned a lot more was going to be left unknown by the end, and while not everything is solved by the end has a satisfying ending for now. I am curious of what more will be learned in Rynn's book.

The world is beautifully built and I love the mystery of not knowing of what came before the ritual that created the creatures as they are now. I desperately want to know more of the Fae that came before.

I love how each of Samara's love interests where handled. I love them all for different reasons and am so glad we did not have to choose a favorite or be disappointed of who she end up with.😍😍 I love how Keiran, Roth, Alaric, Draven and Vail all gave us different tropes and each relationship was unique. I love Samara's journey and even though she has went through many hardships she is still doing her best to protect those she loves and all of Lunaria. The ending with Sam and her 5 mates is adorable and definitely spicy. This book (and series) definitely does not hold back on the spice. 🥵🌶️

Some of the side characters made the book even better. I loved finally meeting Roth's family and they were nothing like what we were made to think they'd be like. I absolutely adored them!! Rynn and Cali are always a great addition. Also surprisingly the crown quickly became a favorite. There was plenty of characters that no tears were shed then they got what they deserved. 🗡️

To top it all off the audio narration by Eva Caine and Zane Daniels is perfect and made the entire series even more enjoyable to read. I did not want to put it down and am sad I do not have more to read or listen too. I'm excited more in the Lunaria Realms series.

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite out of the 3 books by far! This gets a good solid 4.5 stars from me.

So I did the audiobook on this one. The narration is chefs kiss to the extreme. AND holy hotness batman...... It's a wonder that Sam can even walk straight after this book.

So if anyone follows the author on socials, there was a post with characters that describes some of the final spicy senes in this book. It is definitely a "why choose" book and all the love goes flying. And some of the lines characters say had me cracking up.

Ok so this book starts off where the 2nd one ends. Sam is being held in the dungeons now and so is the prince. Her aunt who we thought we liked is a butt butt... Yeah we don't like her anymore. She was trying to get Sam back with her butt butt ex-hubby..... Let's just say, I liked the way that whole situation ended. Then of course she has her peeps that come save her (eventually). We find out more about who Sam truly is and what lies in her blood. There is some sneaky sneaky stuff that happens and words are carefully chosen when asking for help from a certain someone in the book.... Way to use your noggin is all I have to say. Sam in this book is more of a kick butt and take names first and then consequences second. The ending was great but I would have loved to see maybe down the future after they all have their fun... But maybe the author will write another book in the future. This was a great spicy book with plot mixed in. Now I will say, some of the spicy spicy parts, are super spicy......

so if you want spice and plot and why choose along with a kick butt MFC with some great sidekicks, then this is your series. Just get through the first book, the second leaves you with a WTF moment. Then this book comes in and shatters everything you thought you knew and provided you with some spicy spicy stuff..... Get it girl!!!! Let's just say she commands certain things and submits to others but she gets her fill in more ways than one.......

Thank you Alex Frost for providing me with the ALC of this series. It was fantastic

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The conclusion to this trilogy continued with crazy energy, action, and redemption.

I actually really loved the better glimpse we get into the friendship between Samara, Rynn, and Cali - especially knowing that the next series is about Rynn and the Alpha pack. These three are iconic together and the banter with them and everyone else was simply perfection.

We see some people (Vail) flailing in the apology department, but he was still my fave (I think) so I loved to see his attempt at getting back into good graces. We see existing bonds grow stronger, we see alliances develop or deepen. We see brilliant plans and deceptions (for the good this time).

I will say, I think the world and the histories/specifications of the Moroi/Furie/Velesian Seelie/Unseelie could’ve been more fleshed out. I actually think I just pretended like I knew what they were talking about half the time. The good thing is I didn’t need to really know all the intricacies to follow the story. But I wish this element had been a little stronger.

Once again, we have the horny brigade over here though because I don’t think a single chapter went by without someone wanting to jump in someone else’s pants. I’m not complaining, just stating a fact - it’s to be expected when five different people are mate bonded/bonding to one person. I love that everyone around them just accepts the constant sex as normal.

Audio: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the male narrator is not my fave. I had to slow the audio down from 3.5 to 3.1x speed because the male-narrated chapters were more difficult to understand. He pitches his voice so low that it’s like grumbling and growling half the time. But the female narrator does a fantastic job and is easy to understand even at 3.5x speed.
Oh and they pronounce several names completely different between narrators which is jarring when they’re in a conversation back and forth saying the same name differently. But as I was immersive reading, I still found the audio to be a helpful addition.

[Linda Roach · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Throne of Blood and Vengeance is why choose heaven 🙌🏼 The dark romantic fantasy world of Lunaria has a place in my heart forever. This is how an epic conclusion to a story should be written. Book 3 was my favourite of the three audiobooks because the spicy scenes were utter perfection!!

Eva Caine and Zane Daniels perfectly delivered this audiobook in duet narration, creating an emotionally engaging and immersive experience. Zane does an incredible performance of the MMCs, Vail, Kieran, Alaric and Draven, and it is impossible to choose a favourite (ok I lie, Vail is still my love 😝). He provides each of these characters with emotional vulnerability, searing possessiveness and smouldering sex appeal and I WAS HERE FOR IT!

Eva is outstanding as Samara and I don't think I could imagine any other voice for her. She is sassy and bossy and entirely unapologetic, whilst being fiercely caring and protective of her mates. Eva also performs Roth, Rinn and Callie with such energy and presence that I instantly loved all of them.

The duet style narration was perfect for the continuation of the world-building as Samara and her allies unite to outwit Sam's evil Aunt and free the Soul crown. The narrators portrayed the smouldering hotter than hot spicy scenes, the battles against her Aunt and the House rangers and the betrayals and plot twists in such an engaging performance that I felt like I was right there with the characters!

This audiobook was easily a 6 star listen. The narrators were perfect casting choices. I was able to listen to the story at around 1.7x times and enjoyed that pace.

Tropes you will love:
🖤 Friends to lovers
🖤 Rivals to lovers
🖤 Enemies to lovers
🖤 One cave
🖤 MMC Ranger who is practically wild
🖤 MMC Prince with secrets
🖤 Banter and found family
🖤 Political intrigue
🖤 Vampires with lots of blood sharing
🖤 The spice is spicing 🔥
🖤 Monsters and blood magic
🖤 Betrayals and plot twists

The Audiobooks for this series are the ultimate reader experience because the narration brings together so many characters, smut and plot together in such a way that you are drawn in and completely invested.

Thanks to the author for a listener copy and this is my honest opinion.

[FloofyMooseReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Lunaria Realms series, a why choose romantasy series with fae, vampires, shifters and furies. This third book is the conclusion of Samara’s trilogy, although we will see her and her partners in future books in this series. I received an advance review copy and my thoughts are my own. Thank you to the author for my eArc.

Tropes and themes include:
✨Why choose (m/m/f/m/nb/m)
✨Sassy and stabby FMC
✨Court intrigue
✨Found family
✨He tries to grovel/apologize…but sucks at it
✨Angsty sadness
✨Betrayal and revenge
✨They have rope magic
✨On the run
✨She’s hearing voices…sort of

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars 3/5 Flames

The Lovely: This was so much fun to read, at least when my heart wasn’t being ripped out at a certain point (in the best way). Otherwise, I was giggling, cackling, shrieking and swooning. The plot is woven in with the characters and the reader is provided the opportunity to try and figure out how the pieces of the mystery fit together.

Also Lovely: I loved the characters and their relationships so much in this last book, especially as the stakes got higher. The why choose element is so much more prominent and I appreciated how it wasn’t treated as a secretive or taboo thing. Samara once again proves she is sassy and smart and stabby.

Recommendation: After that massive cliffhanger at the end of book two I’ve been anxious to dive back into this world. And this was a GREAT ending to Samara’s trilogy. The next story line will focus on Rynn, followed by Callie. I for one can’t wait to see their stories. If you like why choose fantasy romance with an engaging plot and fun but meaningful relationships, I think you would like this series.

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the perfect way to wrap up Samara's story, there was drama, action, emotional gut punches, and so much steam. Through the first two books the plot continued to gain momentum and this book was like tipping point where the pieces started to fall into place and the stakes were at their highest. Despite having a general idea of how things would end, there are these plot twists that will leave the readers speechless and sniffling back tears. From start to end, this book was so well written.

Something that I have really enjoyed is that throughout all three books, there is a high level of unapologetic steam. It was such a treat to read a book wear the political intrigue and action was evenly balanced with very spicy moments. Watching both the emotional and physical relationships between Samara, Kieran, Draven, Alaric, Roth, and Vail evolve has been pure fun.

While the story line for Samara ended in this book, the overarching plot and unanswered questions (so many questions about the Fae and how they got to Lunaria) will continue through to Rynn and then Cali's books. I loved this approach as it allows for this more nuanced world building and plot development, but doesn't draw out any one individuals character arc. And I cannot wait to shift focus and see what adventures and chaos ensues with Rynn and the alpha pack.

And once again, Eva Caine and Zane Daniels were a dynamic duo with the narration. I love how they were able to bring this entire cast of characters to life. From the rumbling growls to witty banter, listening to these two were pure perfection. No notes, no edits, just an amazing listen.

[Krista Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an epic conclusion to this exciting and chaotic trilogy, I liked how this story wrapped up but the author left more stories to be told in this world!

You pickup right where the last book left off, with the FMC betrayed by her own blood and now her family is on the throne with both halves of a crown that can control other people. She must work with this found family she has built around her to understand and then foil her aunts plans to takeover all the kingdoms, and solve the mystery of her own heritage. All this is happening while the fae still threaten their lands as wraiths and she still learning to understand her complicated relationships between her and her partners and her aunt has promised her back to her ex husband. In a whirlwind conclusion to this series, tough choices must be made and devastating losses are sometimes the cost of freedom.

This was my favorite book of the trilogy, and I think wrapped up the story quite well with a fairly happy ending all things considered. There was plenty of emotional turmoil to content with and other characters constant putting themselves in danger that I felt for the FMC and the emotional rollercoaster this book was. I liked how no matter what, the group always defended and stuck up for each other and did their best to work together to solve this all. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this world, overall my rating 4.4/5!

Thanks to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!

[Kata · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5 stars

Great, spicy why choose romantasy, 3rd book in the Lunaria Realms series.

After the cliffhanger ending of the second book, A Court of Bones and Sorrow, I was really excited to jump back into Lunaria. And this book didn’t disappoint. Fast-paced and full of action. At times I would have preferred the pacing to be a bit slower, but that’s just my personal preference.

The friendships and relationships between the characters continued to be great and I loved the relationship developments between Samara and her love interests, but also the friendships between Samara and her besties. The spice scenes were spicy and the chemistry between the characters was great.

Great ending to Samara’s story. I can’t wait to read Rynn’s story next!


“Because I should hate you, but I can’t, and you shouldn’t trust me, but you do.”
“There is no black and white. There is no good and evil.”
“What I need… Is to get cleaned off and then have all of you compete to see whose name I can scream the loudest.”
“Be a sweetheart and sit on my fucking face.”
“Have you tried saying the words, ‘I’m sorry?’ That’s usually a good starting point.”


I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

[Jasi · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I was the lost scholar who’d finally found a home in her.”

Okay wow. This was a very open ending to this trilogy, and I have my suspicions of there being more to come in the world of Lunaria. I feel satisfied with the ending and still feel excitement over questions left unanswered.

Samara was ever the brave and loving person she’s always been. Her loyalty and righteousness shone in this book. I loved seeing her vast range of emotions and how she used those to achieve her goals.

Kieran my baby!!! He finally got his happy ever after with both of his loves.

Alaric has grown on me so much throughout this series and I’m very glad to see him trusting himself and others more.

Roth definitely leaned more into the protective side I was hoping we’d get. Their family was such a delightful addition to this story and the wedding was precious!

Vail. Okay fine. I like him. He’s definitely had the greatest character development. It’s been a roller coaster but he finally feels trustworthy, and worthy in general.

Draven. I loved seeing him mend his relationship with Kier and forge friendships with the rest of the group.

The Blood Sovereign has so much more to do, but for now, they deserve peace.

[Fantasy Fables · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic conclusion to Samara’s story! I absolutely love this world Alex Frost has created, and these characters completely stole my heart. We got everything in this book, and the series as a whole - multi POV, tons of action, political intrigue, magic, found family, mate bonds, a why choose romance, all the spice, banter, betrayals, plot twists, and so much more!

The relationships formed in this story were top notch, and not just the romantic ones! And there were so many diverse relationships in this one, and I absolutely loved the representation throughout the series. We had a pan FMC, a nonbinary main character, and a M/M duo within the why choose group. Beyond that, even the friendships throughout the story were top notch.

Watching Samara and her team work together to plot and outsmart multiple adversaries was the best time. It was fun to see how her mind worked through all the problems at hand, and she wasn’t afraid to lean on those around her for help.

Everyone was so unapologetically themselves, and I think that’s honestly what helped the group dynamic work. The ending was such a great way to wrap this part of the story up, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next for Rynn’s story.

I cannot get enough of these characters and this world! If you’re looking for your next why choose fantasy full of action and adventure, politics, spice, strong friendships, and so much more, then look no further than the Lunaria Realms series. Thank you so much, Alex Frost, for the ARC! No matter which name you write under, you’ve got yourself a fan for life! 🖤

[Jennifer Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall the series for me is a 3.5. The plot was pretty good for a why choose book and the special edition set I bought had awesome art inserts. The sex scenes were spicy. Sometimes I felt they were overdone but it’s a why choose book so I expected it.

I loved the way Samara knew Draven wasn’t all that he seemed and how she forgives Vail. I did feel Roth’s character could have been better flushed out.

What I wish I did have was a prequel series to understand why Samara’s friendship with Rynn and Cali started and how they became soul sisters in a sense-

I also felt the ending was rushed and there are so many plot holes that hopefully will be filled with the continuation of Rynn and Cali’s stories. I understand Camilla had to die and I’m glad it was by Samara’s hand but is Endrielle (sorry spelling) is just trapped now and that’s that? Why tease about the origins of the Fae but give zero answers. Also did the humans come with the Fae - it seemed that the Fae brought the humans with them from wherever they are from based on what the false fae king says but what did Samara’s grandfather do to get put in the prison world to begin with. How did another fae take over? Where did sorell go? So many questions just left open. Hopefully they will eventually get answered.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this was the ending Samara needed!!!

I have been soo invested in Samara’s story. It has been such a ride watching her discover herself and her 5 lovers!

Although I’m sad that Samara’s part of this story has ended, I am so excited to see Rynn take over!

This series is a spicy why choose so you know right off the bat that we are going to have some fun loven scenes in there. Like really chapters 11, 23, 24 and the epilogue in this book are 🥵 (and theres def more than just those chapters). But there is also a really interesting and interacted story of the sellie and unseelie fae, vampires and shifters! I feel that the overall story is unique and really keeps you engaged and wanting to know more! Although we get a lot of questions answered with Samara, there are still more that I can’t wait for Rynn to uncover.

Even though a lot of the story focuses on the relationship of Samara,Roth, Draven, Kieran, Alarik and Vail. There is also such a great “I will go to war for you” vibe between Samara and her best friends Rynn and Cali. I love seeing the three of them together!

If you love why choose fantasy romance then this series needs to be on your list!

[*-The Pink Dahlia -* · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have absolutely adored this series.

This was the final in the trilogy revolving around Samara Harker and her mates, as well as the Moroi. The series will continue but it will pivot to focus on Rynn and the Velasians.

After the cliffy in book 2, we pick up where that left off.
Samara has been imprisoned in the dungeons in Sovereign House, Vail has betrayed her and chosen to ally with Carmilla. The crown has been joined and they’re all in deep shit, because now Carmilla can bind souls to her will.

The story then progresses as all the characters find their way back together and attempt to deal with the numerous threats against both them and Lunaria.

It’s action packed, romance packed, angst packed and full of lust, love, betrayal, treachery, hope, fists, whips, swords and daggers, and lastly cunning maneuvering.

I absolutely, totally loved it.

⭐️ Plot: 4/5
🌶️ Spice: 1/5
📖 Genre: Romantasy
🏞️ Setting:
🗣️ POV: Multiple
🛏️ Tropes:
- vampires, shifters, furies, fae
- Kingdom politics/ rebels
- Mates
- Magic
- Found family


Kinks:
Biting
Edging
Ropes (Is Roth not just the best??)
Snowballing and clean up

[Amanda | escapetoerilea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Behind the Pages and Alex for entrusting me with a review copy!

A Throne of Blood and Vengeance by Alex Frost
Lunaria Realms book 3
Audiobook releases 12/16!

Duet narration by Eva Caine and Zane Daniels
Eva and Zane continued to bring this amazing found family to life! They brought all the emotion and had me hanging on the edge of my seat! The audio also sounded great at the higher speed my brain needs for audio!

Multiple POV, spicy why choose (pan FMC, non-binary partner, and MM within the main relationships), LGTBQ+ normative, still some slow burn left while other partners are on fire, revisiting a previous forbidden romance, hate to love, enemies to lovers, monsters, great female friendship, fated mates, groveling, one horse, humans turned into paranormal beings a few generations ago with a spell (new take on vampires, shifters, and furies), betrayal, political intrigue, f*ck it, eyes on me, sassy crown (yes, you heard me)

Wow, I have not been able to put any of the books in this series down, and this was no exception! And this one has been my favorite so far! I loved the different relationships coming together, but also how they all fit together as a family as well! There were also some fantastic new side characters that I adore in this one! The story had a great mix of joyful moments mixed with the emotionally devastating ones, which I always appreciate. The first three books have been Samara's books and I just adored how they wrapped up! The next set of books will change to another FMC and I'm so excited for them as well!

[Annie Banannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imprisoned and betrayed, Samara has one goal - save Draven and get her revenge, all while Alaric, Roth and Keiran work frantically to find out more to find out more about her whereabouts. When Samara finally understands the depths of Carmilla’s viciousness, she realizes that her once mentor has always been her biggest enemy. With the help of her friends and her lovers, Samara must not only find a way to set things right for the Moroi but also come up with a way outsmart a devious fae king.

Samara, once again, stood out as a smart, sly and sexy Queen! She knew what she needed to do and did not wait for the men to do her bidding. I particularly loved her friendship with Caly and Rynn. She found her family in them and I absolutely loved how they protected each other no matter what.

After A Court of Bones and Sorrow ended with the most unexpected cliffhanger, I couldn’t wait to get back to Lunaria. The characters, the story, the world, and the magic were all captivating. I cannot wait to get into Caly’s and Rynn’s stories!

[Nini · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️
I got an alc, but my rating/review are my own!

omggg this one was even hotter!!! I can't with the group sex 💦💦🤭🥵
I need book 4 asap because what do you mean is not out yet????

and the narrators made such an amazing jobbb!!!!

quotes:
••
“𝕺𝖍!”
“𝕲𝖊𝖙 𝖆 𝖗𝖔𝖔𝖒,”
“𝖂𝖍𝖞? 𝕾𝖔 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖜𝖆𝖑𝖐 𝖎𝖓 𝖔𝖓 𝖚𝖘 𝖆𝖌𝖆𝖎𝖓?”
“𝖂𝖆𝖎𝖙, 𝖎𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖐𝖎𝖓𝖐, 𝕬𝖑𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖈?
𝕴𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖜𝖍𝖞 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖓𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖐𝖓𝖔𝖈𝖐?”
••
“𝓝𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝓘 𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓭 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓫𝓸𝓽𝓱 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔀𝓮 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓲𝓷 𝓪 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮- 𝓸𝓻- 𝓭𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓱 𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓾𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮?”
“𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓸𝓷 𝓽𝓸 𝓰𝓮𝓽 𝓼𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓵𝓪𝓼𝓽- 𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓽𝓮 𝓸𝓻𝓰𝓪𝓼𝓶𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝔀𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓮 𝔀𝓮 𝓬𝓪𝓷,”
“𝓢𝓱𝓮 𝓭𝓸𝓮𝓼 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓹𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓽, 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮,”
“𝓘 𝓪𝓵𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓹𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓽— 𝔀𝓪𝓲𝓽.”
...
“𝓖𝓮𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓰𝓮𝓸𝓾𝓼 𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓹𝓸𝓸𝓵.” “𝓢𝓸 𝓭𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰, 𝓢𝓪𝓶,”
...
“𝓞𝓱, 𝓯𝓾𝓬𝓴,”
“𝓛𝓮𝓽’𝓼 𝓰𝓸 𝓯𝓾𝓬𝓴 𝓾𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓵 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓿𝓸𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓰𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓼 𝓸𝓾𝓽.”
“𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝓷, 𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮.”
“𝓘 𝓭𝓸, 𝓶𝔂 𝓺𝓾𝓮𝓮𝓷.”
“𝓨𝓸𝓾’𝓻𝓮 𝓰𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓸𝓯 𝓶𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝓵𝓼𝓸 𝓫𝓸𝓽𝓱 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓶. 𝓒𝓪𝓷 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓭𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓾𝓼, 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮?”
“𝓨𝓮𝓼,”
“𝓢𝓾𝓬𝓱 𝓪 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓰𝓲𝓻𝓵,”
“𝓨𝓸𝓾’𝓻𝓮 𝓰𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓮 𝓭𝓻𝓲𝓹𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓬𝓾𝓶 𝓼𝓸𝓸𝓷.”
“𝓕𝓾𝓬𝓴, 𝓚𝓲𝓮𝓻,”
••



tropes:
☆🍁romantasy
☆🍁why choose
☆🍁court intrigue
☆🍁enemies to lovers
☆🍁rivals to lovers
☆🍁groveling
☆🍁fated mates

[Ashley Martinez (ilovebooksandstuffblog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Throne of Blood and Vengeance

Ahh so good and spicy! I was so excited for this one after how the last one left off. And let me say it didn’t disappoint! It was full of high stakes, spicy romance and heartfelt emotions.

I loved the story and the twists along the way. It was interesting to learn more about the fae and what happened in the past. I can’t wait to learn more about more from this world as I feel like the series will continue but with new leads like perhaps Cal…

As for Sam and her possessive and protective men I adored them and they had such a beautiful story. Perhaps there’s more and if so I do look forward to it! My favorite is still of course Kieran!

If you love spicy why choose with blood play, group scenes, lots of steam, possessive men, high stakes danger, cunning FMC, loyal friends and so much more then make sure to check out this series!

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Alex Frost and Behind the Pages LLC for an eARC of this novel!

This novel concludes Samara Harker’s trilogy! It was exciting to read and a nice conclusion to her story. I read these books back to back to back, so I got completely invested into the world of Lunaria. This third instalment was my favourite out of the three. You really see Samara come into her own in this novel. She does what has to be done and isn’t afraid to speak up and do what’s right for Lunaria and those she loves. She is done trying to do what is expected of her and is instead following her heart.

If you love why choose romances, nicely-paced plot, yearning, fated mates, fantasy and lots of spice — this is absolutely the series for you.

I received this eARC for free and all thoughts are my own.

[Jamie G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of the audiobook and am leaving my review voluntarily.

This was an epic conclusion to the trilogy. I love Samara. Her confidence and snarky attitude were awesome, and a lot of the character interactions were hilarious because of it. I loved Roth's family, too, and there were so many plot twists I wasn't expecting.

The narrators knocked it out of the park once again.

The level of scheming Samara had to go through to achieve her goals was impressive. I would not have been that crafty.

Overall, I really enjoyed this series. It was well written, and the character interactions were all complex. You could really picture each separate character and their behavior/personality.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fabulous.

I received this book as an arc (and admittedly am the worst for taking so long because… well life) but Holy cow it was one hell of a ride.

I both read and listened to the audio and both are absolute perfection. And omg the spice 🥵

Sometimes it was harder to keep up with all the changing pov of all the characters but totally worth it.

I’m curious if it connected to the lost legacies series these are since there similarities but we will see. For now I’m content with the wrap up of their story for now. Look forward to wren story and how the lunaria realms series continues.

There are so many interesting characters in this book, I hope to get more of their stories too in the future.

[Mere.Dragon.Tales · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great end to Samara’s trilogy. I really enjoyed the storyline, the character growth, and the RH deliciousness! There was one event however where there were 6 of them… it was difficult for me to keep up with who was where. There is a character that commits some betrayal in book 2 so I really enjoyed the groveling in this book and the utter venom spewed their way but also how another character helped them realize how to grow from the mistake. Callie and Ren were in this one a lot more so I enjoyed learning more about their characters since they each will get their own trilogy next. Eva Caine and Zane Daniels performed the audiobook superbly! They did an amazing job with the range of emotions the various characters exhibited. I love a duet audiobook!

[LaVette LoVe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book did not disappoint! After the cliffy from book 2, this was a much needed ending! Alex did not forget a single characters growth! And the spice! Omfg! When there are multiple people in a scene, sometimes limbs get multiplied or it gets confusing as to who is where! The clarity of the positioning was immaculately written!

The audiobook for this book was amazing! I can't believe how fast I ate this up! Eva Caine and Zane Daniels were phenomenal! Zane gave all of the male characters their own distinct voices and personalities, just as I imagined them while reading the books! Eva voiced Samara and Roth had me thinking there were two different narrators voicing them.

5🌟
5🌶️