Warrior of the Shards

The Shards of Magic #3

by Sarah Hawley

From USA Today bestselling author Sarah Hawley comes the stunning conclusion to her darkly enchanting Shards of Magic series following Servant of Earth and Princess of Blood.

Princess Kenna of Blood House has decided who to support as the next ruler of Mistei, but one wrong move shatters the fragile truce of the Accord and plunges the kingdom into civil war. In the chaos, hundreds of faeries lie dead, and Kenna and the two rebel princes are captured.

With all other potential rulers imprisoned, two faeries crueler and more ambitious than even the late tyrant king claim the throne. Kenna is sure if they don’t kill her first, her guilt will. Her misstep could have lost the war.

But Kenna will never give up, no matter what horrors the enemy inflicts on her. Not when her house is looking to her for a brighter future. Not when she has finally found someone who loves her just as fiercely as she loves him. Yet with every blow she is dealt, the limits of how far she is willing to go to win the war get pushed further and further. In striving to transform Mistei for the better, Kenna risks losing her greatest strength—her humanity.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Romance, Fiction, Adult, Fantasy Romance, Fae

Kindle Edition

Expected publication December 8, 2026

About the author

Sarah Hawley is the USA Today bestselling author of Servant of Earth and the Glimmer Falls series. She has an MA in archaeology and has excavated at an Inca site in Chile, a Bronze Age palace in Turkey, and a medieval abbey in England. When not dreaming up whimsical love stories, she can be found reading, dancing, or cuddling her two cats.

Reviews

[Faith]

Sorry Sarah, December is too far. How’s tomorrow instead? 🥹

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The one where the gang gets together to destroy the monarchy (unhinged edition)

“I wanted him more than soup” is the most romantic line and should constitute a love confession.

In Sarah Hawley’s Warrior of the Shards, the final fight over Mistei looms and the balance of the shards weighs heavily on securing the future of the fae realm. Returning to the fae world in the midst of upheaval and the brink of war, this third Shards of Magic novel could not be more precarious. Following the human turned fae Kenna Heron as she fights first for her survival deep within the cavernous fae kingdom of Mistei, then the survival of her recently resurrected Blood House, this dark fantasy trilogy takes a final bow with Warrior of the Shards. Blood spilt and broken peace mark the fractured footing of this turbulent finale. Warrior of the Shards brings us back to Kenna, our beloved feral heroine, facing fate and consequences after falling prey to the oldest rule in the fae book: trickery itself. Separated from her shapeshifting talking dagger with an unhealthy appetite for blood, and a void faerie who trades in secrets whose greatest secret is how much he adores her, this third novel returns to Kenna facing things much as she began: alone. Journeying through the long forgotten secrets of Mistei and the history of fae magic, Hawley unearths the truth of the past with Kenna at the forefront. Full of endless revelations, moral quandaries, and aching romance, Warrior of the Shards is a calculating and visceral finale. Not complete without a strong kernel of hope, in the fight to bring a better world into being.

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thank you to edelweiss and the publisher for providing me an advance review copy.

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[Jenna Levine]

A masterful end to an unforgettable series. Kenna the woman that you are!

[Noi (in & out)]

Am I just now reading book 1? Yes
Am I only halfway atm? Yes
Am I still going to be on the lookout for this one? Yes

[✧ Nargiz ✧]

I can't kill myself yet, I have to wait till this book comes out

[BookishKB]

⚔️🩸 Warrior of the Shards 🩸⚔️

📖 Bookish Thoughts

My full review will be shared closer to the publication date.

✨ What to Expect
• Epic Fantasy
• Fae Kingdom
• Civil War
• Political Intrigue
• Captive Royals
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📅 Pub Date: December 8, 2026
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group, Ace, and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

[saralouisereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

3🌶️ i am actually in tears over this trilogy being over 😭😭 so so SO good. this series is seriously not talked about enough. Kenna will go down as one of my top 5 most favorite fmcs, i just love everything about her. that’s a girls girl and me and her are the same with our big hearts and strong emotions. and the found family and friendships. 😭🥹 also Caedo the dagger (pet? he wouldn’t like that term though lol) is one of the best side characters i’ve ever read, looove his lil blood thirsty ass. i loved getting this third book with a (mostly) established relationship between the mc’s, Kallen is just so perfect. i love me a big scary shadow daddy, who’s only soft for his girl.🙂‍↕️a multi-book slow burn that’s so worth the wait. Sarah could not have given us a better ending, no questions left behind and my heart is happy and content. NOW IF YOUVE JUST READ THIS WHOLE REVIEW AND HAVE NOT AT LEAST ADDED SERVANT OF EARTH TO YOUR TBR WERE NOT FRIENDS LOL, with love 🥲

thank you to Netgalley, Sarah Hawley, and Berkley & Ace Publishing for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review!

[Alexis Roth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really did not want this series to end. The plot twists were not at all predictable and Kenna remained a strong version of herself through. It’s sometimes hard in these types of series to not let your main character become a caricature of themselves, but this genuinely was so peak. I loved the side quests and the happy ending for all characters…(well most). I do really appreciate that this series stays true to the fae mythologicaly. They are not kind but are tricky and liars and stuck in their rigid ways. It’s refreshing to read.

And I actually can’t get started about the romance because they are probably one of my top 5 couples of all time. Their love is just so tender and meaningful and deeper than just wanting to screw. I wasn’t bored at any point of their romance because it felt truly real. And tbh I would read a novella of them just debating morals for 300 pages so.

And I will say this again. We need more romantasy characters who make normal decisions. Like some of the foolishness I read is baffling bc we would never act like this. All of her mistakes are reasonable instead of baffling, and the story wasn’t worse because of it.

I tell everyone that this is the perfect series if they read book one in “A Court of Thorns and Roses” and wished Feyra made better decisions.

[Lucia]

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!

[AJ]

These book covers are unmatched!!

[CapesandCovers · Rating 1 out of 5]

TW for my review: discussion of sexual assault (no explicit details), but if you don’t want to read anything in relation to that, skip the second to last paragraph!

I hate the term Mary Sue, but sometimes there just isn't a better way to describe a character, and that's unfortunately the case for Kenna. I had had so much hope for this series, the first two books were fun (albeit flawed) but instead of the characters continuing to progress and evolve with the story, they stagnated even worse.

But I've already complained about the convenience of all of the plot points being easily solved for Kenna, and how she's evolved into the "white savior" trope for Fae, so I'm going to try to focus on some new topics.

First, the character assassinations that took place in this book. Kallen had been one of the most interesting characters for the first two volumes of the series, and to take a complex and dynamic character and turn him into... this... was criminal. Going from tortured and tormented spymaster to having 90% of his dialogue either being about how wonderful and amazing Kenna is, how much he wants to fuck her, or just glazing every decision she makes to everyone else was miserable to witness. Kallen wasn't the only one either, literally every. single. character. besides the villains hop on to the worship Kenna bandwagon. Former enemies? Love her now. Fae who formerly ignored her? Also love her now. Her ex? Still obsessed with her, what she wants is more important than the revolution he's spent centuries planning. Which is absolutely insane considering she hasn't evolved since book one, other than becoming more and more self-righteous and white savior-y.

Then there's the smut. I get it, romantasy is popular, and the people want their spice. However, the spice was not only unwanted on my part but seriously disrupted the flow of the novel and ate up precious space that could've been used to I don't know - actually resolve the problems brought forth instead of everything neatly getting put inside a giftwrapped box for Kenna. Other than the epilogue, everything was placed in such an odd location that it contributed absolutely nothing to the story and distracted from it.

The story was also seriously lacking in any and all stakes. The romance aspect was very much what was carrying the intrigue and stakes of the story, and I think that prolonging Kenna and Kallen's relationship across the final two books would've helped to continue the momentum (it would've been more in character for Kallen too, but I digress). In Warrior of the Shards, the primary stakes are still whether the evil Fae or Kenna and the power of friendship will come out victorious for their claim to the throne, and since the story is clearly not going to end with the Fae population wiped out and torturing humans, it's obvious who wins. That's not to say that it's impossible to tell a story where the reader knows the outcome (it is!), but in order to make it interesting, the reader needs to be invested in the characters and their journey. And since Kenna has little to no personality outside of being the Fae's lord and savior, that leaves the journey, where everyone caves to her whims. Which would be fine if there were real stakes, or if this was some teen's first Wattpad story, not the conclusion to a trad pub trilogy. Even if Hawley had wanted more of an emphasis on relationships, either focusing on the female friendships (which were still excellent, this is like the one thing I still like about this series) or making the Kallen/Kenna romance slowburn would've been much more enjoyable.

Finally, I want to touch on how Hawley's handling of rape and sexual assault left a bad taste in my mouth. Rape is consistently brought up throughout this series as a whole, but it never feels like it's properly addressed by the author. Sure, Anya has a character arc and growth from her trauma, but it still very much comes across as her being raped and tortured for the sake of giving Kenna something to feel guilty over. It's also primarily done by men - specifically the evil ones - and by doing so it felt like it was trivializing it and using women's suffering for the sake of proving that Kenna's male friends were the "good" guys because they did the bare minimum of saying they wouldn't rape someone. I will never enjoy reading something where women are tortured and/or raped for the sake of showing who the “good” men in the book are, and I’m frustrated whenever this appears in the media I consume. Sexual assault is a horrific and evil thing to do to anyone, and I think that making it such a prominent part of the worldbuilding requires much more nuance than this series had.

Overall, I'm tired. I'm disappointed. I would not recommend this series in general, but especially to anyone who was interested because of the comparisons to The Cruel Prince. This book wanted to be a political Fae book but was ultimately neither since Kenna's aura was too strong and everyone just caved to her whims and decided they loved humans now.

[ali]

NEED

[mith · Rating 1 out of 5]

Now I am done and this series is a fucking joke.

I have nothing better to do than be a hater, so let's just hope this review makes sense. Tl;dr version is that this entire series paints Kenna as a Mary Sue and, basically, double her pain and give it to the next person. There is very little I found likeable in this trilogy as a whole, and I could not be more disappointed.

I read all three books within the span of the week, so I suppose the only redeemable thing is that they're engaging enough to want to get through.

But now everything else. My first gripe is moreso just a me issue, and it being that this never felt like a fae series. I realise its fictional but these so supposed cruel fae have never read like that. One could argue its a more unique take on them—and sure, that could be the case. In my head, unfortunately, I went in expecting something much different from the side characters and its affected how I view the rest of the series.

Which brings me to my second issue, the fae themselves. None of them have had a reason to trust Kenna or even give her the time of day, yet since book 1, she's been treated differently from the getgo. Scenes with Osric depict how cruel they can be, yet nearly outside of him has been bland almost, and trusting of Kenna despite having no reason to be. Everyone treated her just fine despite being a human. Even after the events of book 2, ONLY the very obvious villains only looked down on her, and that just??? It makes no sense. How do you treat every other human like actual garbage but for whatever reason, Kenna is this miraculous exception to every rule?

And again, outside of the very obvious villains, none of the other fae acted how cruel and dangerous and unhinged as they supposedly are. Suddenly everyone is righteous and good instead of hedonistic and entertained by cruelty—of course, not the ones Kenna and her allies are against! Only those Light and Illusion faeries could find torture entertaining, the rest are just too good for that type of thing, aren't they?

Make it make sense. I'm struggling so hard to understand this. Yet, time and time again its proven to be the case. I'd understand if one or two fae can go against the prejudices you would expect a human to experience, but Hawley has depicted only specific houses as the villains from the very start instead of a nuanced and layered world these fae live in.

There also felt like a distinct lack of conflict in the series. As in, things were just tied up and fixed way too easily. I'm not talking about the general war that has been building since book 1, but for Kenna herself. Almost everything worked out for her and her problems are all conveniently fixed without any lasting issues.

Like being blackmailed by Kallen, being sent to die, her best friend not making it through the bog. Her gaining support in Princess of Blood, gaining more allies, just suddenly being an actual princess with magic at all, actually. This installment has even more, and it infuriates me to no fucking end. Conflict is necessary to further a character and their arc, and the lack of any significant consequences here (again, outside of the overall series plot! I am not overlooking her guilt for "starting" the war!), Kenna's character felt bland, stagnant, and incredibly hard to endure.

Because if everything just works out for her, what is the point?

She also becomes so goddamn self righteous and idealistic, it was INFURIATING. There was very little nuance to Kenna! Literally every other side character was 2000% more interesting, and personally, this series would have been better if it was told through Lara's lens—a character who actually HAD active growth throughout the series—rather than Kenna, who was basically just handed all this power and magic. Kenna's ideals made her seem like this holier than thou character, and almost like the "white savior" trope to the fae. This supposed half-feral human who is just so good and so different from how fae think can only be the change they need! Obviously not the ones that have been around for centuries and actually know fae history and culture.

Had my best friend not pointed that out to me, I wouldn't have had it click why Kenna bothered me so much. (Girl, I'm so sorry you suffered with me, but at least we did it together, Danielle 😭) Her importance was just so overly exaggerated and hard to swallow because it makes! No! Sense!

Also, poor Lara. She went through so much, and while her growth was admirable, her losses were awful. Every bad thing that happened to Kenna was indeed doubled and passed onto Lara.

The romance was predictable and the smut made no sense in this book. Kallen's character did a whole 180 and anything interesting about him was reduced to being the sudden love of Kenna's life. Its also hard to care about that when there's such a dangerous war looming.

Overall, fuck this series. Ty to Danielle for buddy reading this mess with me, it would not have been the same without u. Please consider this my official and public apology 🥲

[Ami Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 stars

What a wonderful finish to such an engaging trilogy! First, thank you to #NetGalley, Berkeley Publishing Group, Ace and #SarahHawley for the e-ARC of #WarrioroftheShards. Like the war it portrays, this book holds nothing back and hits you where it hurts.

Engaging from the moment you crack the cover and plunge into a world of dastardly creative uses of magic and torture, you are on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next, what choices will be made (and the consequences of those choices). We revisit the power, strength and necessity of Kenna’s bonds with Lara and Anya, again exploring the depth and importance of the love and sisterhood that propels them forward. The book surprises with twists and reveals built across the earlier books that you maybe had a tingling of somewhere in the back of your head, and with others you just don’t see coming. The story has no lack of depth or emotion, as we dive even further into these beautifully layered and complicated characters. Stakes are high and Hawley does not shirk away from that. Loss happens and it hurts. But here, it’s necessary and enriches the story. It would feel cheapened without it. With war comes substantial risk and it’s unfathomable our favorite characters would come out unscathed.

Against the backdrop of an expanded magical world, Hawley adds layers of depth to the culmination of her dark fantasy romance trilogy by continuing to expertly thread themes of religion/faith, hope, classism, racism bigotry & prejudices, and the real cost of what it takes to make change (and whether that change is lasting).

One criticism I would offer, as someone who loved how this book ended the trilogy- I did feel the confrontation with Ankou was rushed and too easy for Kenna. I would have liked to see that have higher stakes, maybe more involvement with the others. For as powerful and old as he was- it felt like he fell too quickly.

Ultimately, though, Hawley created an exciting final book, masterfully tying together story arcs across all three books with full, meaningful closure in a truly satisfying finish to her trilogy. I can’t wait to get my hands on the physical copy once it’s published!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Look. Listen. Look and listen. I binged this book. It took all I had to put it down and get things done, and then I'd immediately pick it back up again. Am I lightly traumatized? Yes. did I enjoy every minute of it? Also yes. I have so, so many ARCs with earlier pub dates that I need to read, but I already had the first two books checked out from the library and they were overdue already. So, a binge it is.

This took quite a left turn from where I expected a few times over the course of this book. We started out right where the second book left off, so not very happy times. This is definitely a book where it doesn't really let up until the very end, adding to my inability to put it down. We got to explore even more of Mistei in this book, answering a few questions I had. It's really hard to explain just how exciting and intriguing this book was without spoilers. Just trust me that the worldbuilding and plot development really came through in this book.

Kenna really came into her own in this book as did several of the side characters. It was great to see growth and development across the board instead of it being focused on a select few. The ending wrapped things up nicely without being trite or undermining all of the character development.

I really think this is a criminally underhyped series. It has a lot of great fantasy elements as well as fantastic characters. I'd love to see more people talking about it, which means I'm probably going to start recommending it to anyone I think I can convince to read it.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC to read and review. Obviously I was very much here for it.

[Marissa Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warrior of the Shards is the final book in the Shards of Magic trilogy, and I’m kind of reviewing the series as a whole since I read all three books within the last month.

Overall, I think this is a great trilogy. Every book kept me engaged, and I never felt like I was forcing myself to read. I always wanted to know what happened next. The second book ends on a huge cliffhanger, so I picked this one up immediately.

By the start of this book, the fae world is in a rough place. There’s essentially a civil war happening, many of the rulers have been imprisoned, and the stakes are higher than ever. Like the first two books, this one takes the characters on another adventure with a clear goal, but since it’s the finale, everything feels even bigger. It’s hard to say much more without giving anything away.

One of my favorite parts of the series was watching Kenna’s journey from beginning to end. Seeing her go from a human to becoming fae, discovering her powers, and learning to navigate this dangerous new world was so satisfying. I also loved getting to know the fae rulers, the other fae characters, and even the human servants, and seeing how they all grew and changed throughout the trilogy.

Overall, this is a fantastic trilogy. It’s full of adventure, the stakes stay high throughout, the lore is rich, and the story feels complete by the end. I finished the series feeling satisfied and happy with where all of the characters ended up, and I’d definitely recommend it to fantasy readers looking for an engaging fae adventure.

[Augustine Pereyra]

Review from Net Galley Arc

I really enjoyed this series. I loved the way the fae and creatures were written. They reminded me of true fae folklore, eerie, beautiful, unpredictable, and deeply tied to both the wonder and ugliness of humanity and the earth itself. The world felt immersive and atmospheric in a way that stayed with me while reading.

This series also made me emotional in a way a lot of romantasy doesn’t anymore. There were moments that genuinely made me cry, and I became attached to many of the characters so quickly that I found myself wanting much more time with them.

My biggest critique is that I honestly think this series would have benefited from being six books instead of three. So many moments, relationships, and emotional arcs felt like they needed more room to breathe. I especially wanted more slow burn throughout the series. I also didn’t feel as connected to Kallen as I wanted to. I loved parts of his character, but something about the emotional connection didn’t fully land for me. There was also one moment I had been building anticipation for throughout the book, and when it finally happened, it felt over almost instantly. Without spoilers, that part left me pretty frustrated because it had so much potential.

Overall, I’d still highly recommend this series to romantasy readers who love emotional fantasy, haunting fae lore, atmospheric worlds, and characters that leave an impression long after finishing the book.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reading copy.


Wow, I can’t believe this trilogy is over. Kenna’s story and the kingdom of Mistei have captivated me since the first book. I don’t think I have ever encountered a main character whom I instantly fell in love with; Kenna’s strength and resilience shone through from the very beginning. The character development throughout this series—from Kenna to Anya to Laura—created resilient figures right up until the end. However, what fascinated me from the start was the world-building of Mistei. It is such a unique kingdom that it constantly made me want to come back for more.

In Warrior of the Shards, the fight over Mistei continues as Kenna tries to restore the balance of the shards. I am usually not one for politics or war, but Hawley was able to write a captivating and suspenseful narrative that held my attention. There were a lot of twists and turns that kept me engaged through all the fighting. In this final book, we get to see the true bonds that Kenna has formed. Overall, seeing Kenna’s journey from human to fae and how she navigated this foreign world made me love this series from start to finish. I am sad to see Kenna’s story and the kingdom of Mistei come to an end, but I can’t wait to see what Sarah Hawley has for us next.

[Jada Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

An end to another wonderful series!!

This book really showcased all the bonds tied to each character in a way that was like—
Ok, they’re gonna be in good hands now 🥹
(some of them lmfao)

The stakes were definitely high, but I also thought we resolved a few things too easily.
Which had me conflicted ‘cause I always felt like Kenna could (blood magic is so OP to me), and when she does… I expect more of a conflict.

That being said… I love Caedo so much 🫶🏽 lol!!

“Vengeance is a blade with two edges, Caedo whispered in my head. At least you cut them first.”

Kallen on the other hand, I wanted more from, especially after book 2s ending!!
I feel he really fell flat for me and took a backseat this book. Although, I did enjoy how they understood each other and gave those comforting moments.

It was very Feyre and Rhysand in the tent, minus a whole war going on right outside lmfao.
I’m still very curious about the clawed rings…

Also, I love when I lowkey enjoy a character that I didn’t before / I’m not supposed to, and this had so many of those (very redemption arc vibes lmfao). Like this was so character driven!!
Especially those moments around Kenna and her girls, very girl power coded.

And that ending…
I definitely teared up 😭🤍
So bittersweet, yet right.

[Camryn Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the eARC!

**4.25 Stars** This was a great conclusion to the trilogy! The world-building and characters that I grew to love in the first two books were at their best in this final installment. Kenna has fully grown into her strength, and who she is as a leader really shines here. I loved seeing her relationship with a certain someone fully bloom. Also, her relationships with her friends continued to be a highlight. I flew through this book, and it kept me engaged the whole time. My only small critique, however, would be with the overall pacing of the book. It felt a bit rushed at times, and like a lot of new plot points were being introduced, which was a bit disconcerting. With it being the final book, all those new things and the main story had to be wrapped up a bit quickly. Also, I wish some of the problems Kenna faced had taken a bit more effort to resolve; she seemed to get out of trouble pretty easily, all things considered. But overall, I felt like this ended things in a really satisfying way, and I loved reading Kenna’s story!

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5* (more if I could!)
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC!

This was one of my favourite series to read, what a wonderful story I was so completely captured by the adventures and journey Kenna was going on! Every character was so well thought out and the twists and turns in this final instalment was stunning and satisfying!

Kallen is everything and I love him so much!

the story picks up right where we leave our characters off in the last book and through our favourite character (and some not so favourite) getting impressed by our new terrifying villains. After a joint rescue/breakout our characters are reunited to face a new threat the looming war. A possible tide changing weapon could be the change things and a quest to find it ensues! the final battle is crazy and amazing to see we lose some key people (RIP hector you will be missed) but in the end our heroes manage to emerge in a new fae world

If you're wavering on if you should read this, trust me, read it, you wont regret it.

[Abigail Books Addiction · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been waiting for this book ever since the ending of the second book, and it absolutely did not disappoint. From the very first chapter, I was on the edge of my seat, constantly wondering where the story was going and how everything was going to end. Every time I thought I had something figured out, another surprise or secret was revealed, and I was completely hooked.

I loved that the author picked up the story immediately after the ending of the second book. It made the pacing feel seamless, and the tension never let up. The angst, the emotional moments, and the constant twists made this such an addictive read. I genuinely couldn't put it down because I needed to know what would happen next.

If you're looking for a romantasy filled with high stakes, shocking revelations, and plenty of feelings, this one delivers. Just make sure you've read the previous two books first—this is definitely not a series you can jump into halfway through. Trust me, you'll want the full experience before diving into this incredible installment.

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the end and love this series!! These books are genuinely such a wild ride right from the start and are so easy to get swept into. I really enjoyed this conclusion—intrigue and high stakes with evil characters, nuanced ones, and all the goodies you want to see win. Obsessed with the romance, too (as far as romantasy goes, this one takes the cake).
I will say there were a lot of heart to hearts, though I’m a hater when books have a huge amount of sentimental conversations because I just want to get to the exciting bits. However, these characters have experienced trauma after trauma, so really, maybe some sentimentality is overdue.
4.5 overall :)

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Ace Books for the ARC. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This series is top tier, lives rent free in my head perfection. I will die on the hill that absolutely no one writes the fae like Sarah Hawley and book 3 of The Shards of Magic has confirmed that for me. Once again these Fae are FAE. The rules of mortals don't apply and Kenna is learning that faster and with harsher consequences as the series concludes. I was on the edge of my seat and crying for a good portion of it.

I was emotionally destroyed by it and I would willingly go through that pain again and again for this story. The most perfect conclusion to the best series there is.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again, big thanks to Berkley for allowing me early access to this!!

This was a great final chapter to this series! Going in, after the cliffhanger in book 2, I was worried about our characters. But overall this was great.

My only thing is that I wish it was longer. I know there are a lot of books that tend to get long winded but I feel like in this case we could have used just a bit more time to fully explore some of the key aspects.

But I loved this series! I’m ever so grateful to have early access to this. I definitely need to have physical copies of this series.

[Sara Livoti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this, a great end to the trilogy! Kenna was a fantastic, strong heroine and I loved seeing her new relationship thrive. The romance was lovely, sweet, and grounded. The writing was engaging and the ending was beautifully tragic, but hopeful. The plotlines were tied up nicely. The only gripe I had was I felt the middle dragged just a tad. Kallen in particular took more of a backseat, lover-boy role than in the previous books. But on the whole- a wonderful read and a great addition to the romantasy genre!

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for providing the arc!


An epic conclusion to a fun and thrilling trilogy! Kenna, Kallen and their friends deserve every ounce of happiness!

I would’ve liked to see it paced a bit better—a lot of the plot felt rushed and placed awkwardly to help move the story towards its conclusion, but overall it was a fun and engaging story that I will continually recommend.

[Fantaghiro23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really do love this series, and am hoping more people get to read and love it, too. And I loved the secondary characters as well. Fully appreciate that Sarah Hawley gave them their own complexity and space for their stories to be told.

(Also hoping for a spinoff with Anya, pretty please?)

[alysbookclub · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lands a satisfying conclusion to such a good trilogy. Lots of adventure and I appreciate that the attention to the plot balances the romance well! I'm honestly hoping for a spin-off series, I feel like it would be so so interesting to see where some other relationships lead.

[Jig Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Huge thank you to Netgalley, Berkley Publishing Group & Ace for the eArc.

Loved, loved, loved this series! Such a great conclusion to an amazing trilogy. And the plot twists 🤌.

Sad to say goodbye to Mistei, but my fingers and toes are crossed for perhaps a spin-off?