Forged

by Eisley Rose

In Forged, the third book in the adult dystopian series, The Glitched Series, Alessa and her fellow Spartans battle the newest threat to the Frenzied.

Those who ingest the artificial sweetener Ambrosia are overcome by uncontrollable rage. As pockets of violence spread across the globe, Spartan scientists aim to discover the cause and cure of the Frenzied while their warriors play crowd control.

From the comfort of their thrones in the underworld, Hades and Nyx watch from afar as humanity descends into chaos. In a twisted competition, each claims an opposing Nyx supporting Alessa, believing she is the savior of humankind, and Hades lending aid to Cain’s and Lucas’s creation, the Frenzied.

With the discovery of The Oracle of Delphi’s ancient prophecies, Alessa is forced to face the truth about her predetermined path. Of her own volition, she is destined to be consumed by either light and love or darkness and despair.

Don’t miss out on this alternate history, urban science fiction fantasy book series, where Spartans still exist as a secret civilization dedicated to protecting humankind.

358 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2026

About the author

Eisley Rose is the author of Glitched, Shattered, & Forged. She is also a registered nurse, a stay-at-home mom, and an entrepreneur who lives in the greater Kansas City area. She loves reading, writing, painting, attending concerts, playing tennis, watching movies, and playing board games with her family. Her love for science formed the backbone of this story, but she also adores anything creative and openly embraces the unique.

“If you choose to be one thing in this world, choose to be unequivocally, unapologetically, you.” 
— Eisley Rose

Reviews

[Hezza James · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 out of 5 Stars

In her exhilarating third installment of the Glitched Series, Forged, author Eisley Rose proves that a series can maintain—and even amplify—its momentum as it nears its climax. This scince fiction adventure picks up with the indomitable Alessa, Damon, and the Spartans as they continue their desperate rebellion against a corrupt government official playing God through the scientific creation of superhumans. While the mortal stakes are high, the narrative is further enriched by the machinations of actual Greek deities, with Hades and Nyx locked in a high-stakes bet that influences our unwitting heroes from the shadows.

Rose masterfully balances several moving parts, delivering a narrative that feels fresh and urgent even three books in. The plot progression is seamless, answering many of the lingering questions from the previous installment while cleverly planting seeds of intrigue for the finale. The action is frequent and expertly choreographed, featuring fantastic fight sequences and gripping suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat. I found myself flying through the pages in just a few days, fully immersed in a world where cutting-edge science and ancient mythology collide with explosive results.

At its heart, however, Forged remains a story about connection. The "soul mate" undercurrent provides a beautiful emotional anchor amidst the chaos, highlighted by a long-awaited reunion of a fan-favorite couple and the introduction of a compelling new union. The romance is both tender and "spicy," adding a layer of heat that complements the high-octane plot without overshadowing the mission at hand. It is rare for a third book to feel this energetic, but Rose manages to avoid any mid-series stagnation, keeping the stakes personal and the pacing relentless.

The novel concludes on a breathtaking cliffhanger, signaling that there is more to come that will bring this epic journey to a close. For its perfect blend of mythological intrigue, romantic depth, and relentless scince fiction action. Eisley Rose has once again demonstrated her ability to craft a story that is as intellectually stimulating as it is pure, unadulterated fun.

Please Note: Forged is the third book in the Glitched Series and is best enjoyed when read in order following Glitched and Fractured.

[Stephanie Seeber · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is not usually the case where the subsequent books in a series get better, but this is definitely the case here. This series continues do drag you into the world of Spartans and them still being an important part of the world today. Alessa struggles with her feelings of losing her sister and her epic story with Damon. An ancient prophecy comes to light and they must figure it out and what Lucas and Cain are planning. The world is falling apart and it’s up to the Spartans to save mankind yet again.

This book will rip your heart out. It’s filled with love, loss, manipulative gods, action, epic realizations and so much more. I found myself an emotional wreck and struggling to put the book down. I constantly wanted to figure out what was going to happen next. It wasn’t easy to predict. I never knew what was going to happen next. There were a lot of things that hit close to home in the real world which made it even more intriguing. The book ends on a cliffhanger and I’m excited to see what comes next!

I was an ARC reviewer for this book.

[MC Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book more so than the previous one felt more like a mid-act installment where the stakes are ramping up for our main characters & none of the main issues get resolved. By the end I felt some questions from book 2 were answered but that still leaves readers wondering how everything will wrap up.

What I admire about Eisley’s writing is her ability to flesh out her main characters beyond the usual tropes so that nothing they do seems out of the norm for them (i.e., even the most unhinged shit they do makes sense because we know them so well). I also appreciate her ability to provide only the most necessary details, not dragging out certain chapters without true intention. However, I found when starting this book I had to refer back to book 2 because it starts with a time jump & much happened that I forgot about. Even so, I look forward to seeing how she’ll close this series out.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

We get the opportunity to see more about what ambrosia has done to the people, turning them into the Frenzied (zombies) that attack people indiscriminately. Alessa works with the other Spartans trying to find a way to cure the infection while also protecting those they can. Damon is haunted by hallucinations and loosing periods of time in his memory, while under the control of Brielle. The gods and goddess play as unseen sources that are manipulating the outcomes found in the mortal realm, with Nyx on the side of Alessa while Hades continues to wreck destruction on the world through the actions of Kane and in part through Brielle. Fast-paced actions scenes throughout the book, and some spicy scenes mixed in.

[Kristina Shrades · Rating 5 out of 5]

If emotional rollercoaster could be a book- this would be it. The action had me on the edge of my seat, the heartache had tears in my eyes, and the spice had me rooting for more.

Alessa and Damon are destined to be together but life (and Hades) tries to keep them apart. As the Spartans battle the Frenzied, they begin to piece together the bigger picture. Watching Alessa understand the tragedy that has fallen, while also dealing with the heartache of losing a friend is incredibly powerful and inspiring.

Cannot wait for the conclusion of this amazing story!

[Nicole Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me tell you- this book was ADDICTING! Once I started it, I was losing sleep trying to finish it. I didn't think the series could get any better but Eisley Rose is a magician with words. The plot is strong, the characters have relatable qualities, and the action was suspenseful! I was thankful it continued on so well, giving answers to some of the cliffhangers from book two. I felt every emotion reading this book from anger, to sorrow, to (the feels you get from spice), to relief. I cannot wait for the end of this series! A must read

[Roxie Randall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eisley Rose has done it again!

Book 3 had me hooked from the first page until the end.

As Hades and Nyx do everything they can to win the bet, our girl Alessa is out there doing everything.

Book 3 answered many questions left from book 2 and added in more that I can't wait to have answered in book 4.

It included fantastic fights gripping suspense all sprinkled with the undercurrent of soul mates. The reunion of my favorite couple and a new union just added to the enjoyment.

[Sarah Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as an eARC, so I want to say thank you to the author Eisley Rose!

Normally series have hits and misses but not this series. They just keep getting better, I devoured this book in 2 days I could not put it down. The plot stays strong and the characters actually feel cohesive! Absolutely an amazing book !


Again thank you for choosing me to read the beautifully written book as an eARC!

[Bryan Rice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good continuation of the series. My biggest problem with the book is the political language really pulled me away from the story. She later on made the matter relevant to the story, but the inflammatory wording in the beginning of the book distracted from the real story that was going on. Some simple rewording in the first several chapters would make this book more consistent and better, in my opinion.

[Brad H · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH MY!!! Suspense, twist, heart take, spice, more suspense and ANOTHER twist??? Forged has me guessing what could possibly be next. The fourth and final book better be right around the corner.

The imagery of the scenes, the details of the action, the love spice…? It is a must read that you won’t be able to put down.

The entire series has filled my world for the past couple of weeks!

[Whitney Beiler Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series. It's such a unique idea yet there's so much that's feels likeit could be real life. The writing style is fast paced and feels like I'm watching a movie. This book on its own really pushed the plot forward. That cliffhanger though 🤯

[JB Juke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic third installment!

Fantastic Book. Eisley Rose takes you on a journey that leaves you guessing at every turn. What you think is going to happen… doesn’t. My only disappointment now is having to wait for Book 4!!! Aaaaggghhhhh!

[Melissa Moran · Rating 1 out of 5]

Could have been an email!
So many grammar & spelling mistakes. Also story mistakes. Ex: Damon threw the towel in the hamper and then in the next paragraph he was wringing the towel nervously. The editors did not do this series justice. And please stop licking your lips!! Cringe!!

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing book. I could not put it down it was one of those 1 more chapter books where you stay up way too late.

[Alyssa Holsten · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Shannon Heck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forged is the third book in The Glitched Series. Alessa, Damon, and the rest of the Spartans continue their fight against a corrupt government official who is playing god by using science to create superhumans. Meanwhile, the actual gods from Greek mythology are watching and influencing unwitting people. In book three, we have a lot of fast-paced action, plot progression, and some spicy romance. I flew through it in 2 days. The series does a great job of staying fresh and interesting. The storyline hasn't gotten stale, and I'm still on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what will happen. That's impressive for book 3 in a series. It ends on a cliffhanger, and it looks like book 4 will be the end. 5 stars for this fun, sci-fi adventure!