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The Merciless Realms #2
Merciless: A Novel
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Expected 2 Feb 27In Cortney L. Winn’s highly anticipated sequel to Vesselless, the depths of betrayal know no bounds, and the cost of salvation proves steeper than death itself.
After sacrificing her soul to save Dagen’s, another stinging betrayal from someone she trusted lands Nizzara at the feet of her father’s mortal enemy, Queen Nexia. Held hostage in a land where Dagen will never think to look, drained of all her power, and with no possibility of escaping on her own, Nizzara only has one option of survival left to she must make a magical bargain with the person who betrayed her to Nexia. Forced to obey this person’s every command, Nizzara’s mind, body, and freedom are at the mercy of a traitor, whose motives and loyalties are unclear. While the traitor labors to free her from the evil queen, Nizzara makes discoveries about Dagen that leave her hesitant to return to Zarr.
Back in Zarr, Lo is drowning in guilt. Weeks have passed since Nizzara’s sacrifice, and while Lo hunts for ancient vessel rings to shield her brother from rising threats, a stranger’s shadow falls over Dagen’s heart, turning his affection for Nizzara into sudden, inexplicable ice. Just as Lo begins to unravel this chilling mystery, the ghosts of her past begin to materialize at the castle gates. A powerful potion-maker has come to collect a life debt Lo has owed for years—and the price is Dagen’s hand in marriage to another. Lo faces an impossible honor her debt and shatter her brother’s heart, or refuse and damn herself to ruin.
After sacrificing her soul to save Dagen’s, another stinging betrayal from someone she trusted lands Nizzara at the feet of her father’s mortal enemy, Queen Nexia. Held hostage in a land where Dagen will never think to look, drained of all her power, and with no possibility of escaping on her own, Nizzara only has one option of survival left to she must make a magical bargain with the person who betrayed her to Nexia. Forced to obey this person’s every command, Nizzara’s mind, body, and freedom are at the mercy of a traitor, whose motives and loyalties are unclear. While the traitor labors to free her from the evil queen, Nizzara makes discoveries about Dagen that leave her hesitant to return to Zarr.
Back in Zarr, Lo is drowning in guilt. Weeks have passed since Nizzara’s sacrifice, and while Lo hunts for ancient vessel rings to shield her brother from rising threats, a stranger’s shadow falls over Dagen’s heart, turning his affection for Nizzara into sudden, inexplicable ice. Just as Lo begins to unravel this chilling mystery, the ghosts of her past begin to materialize at the castle gates. A powerful potion-maker has come to collect a life debt Lo has owed for years—and the price is Dagen’s hand in marriage to another. Lo faces an impossible honor her debt and shatter her brother’s heart, or refuse and damn herself to ruin.
448 pages, Paperback
Expected publication February 2, 2027
About the author
Cortney L. Winn
4 books671 followersHi I'm Cortney!
I'm a mom to two wild boys, wife to my best friend, and writer of my favorite genres: romance and fantasy.
Most days you'll find me in jeans and a hoodie (even if it's warm outside) with a Diet Coke nearby.
Twilight sparked my journey into books and writing, and I'll read anything except horror. But, not to exclude Stephen King, I read (and loved) his book, On Writing.
My work has been influenced by Rebecca Yarros, Brigid Kemmerer, Brandon Sanderson, Carissa Broadbent, Victoria Aveyard, Sarah J. Maas, and so many others. I write early in the mornings, starting my day at 4:30 and end it with reading, which consists of a lot of textbooks right now as I near the completion of my bachelor's degree in marketing.
My two favorite quotes are:
"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." -James Clear
"A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are built for."
-William G. T. Shedd
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July 6, 2026Vesselless was such a great book! From one betrayal to the next, would Nizzara sacrifice her soul to save Dagens life?
This series has very interesting shadow magic & will be features on Allurial in February when it comes out.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager and the author Cortney L. Winn for an early copy!
Publication date: February 2, 2027
This series has very interesting shadow magic & will be features on Allurial in February when it comes out.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager and the author Cortney L. Winn for an early copy!
Publication date: February 2, 2027
July 13, 2026
Merciless took everything I thought this sequel was going to be, threw it directly out the window, and then dragged me down an entirely different and somehow even better path.
It took me a little while to get my brain on the new track, but once I did? What an absolutely incredible track it was. The story picks up right where we left off, which was exactly what I needed because I had to know what happened to Nizzara immediately.
And Nizzara… that girl goes THROUGH IT.
Merciless is the perfect title because the pain Nizzara is forced to endure is truly merciless and so is the emotional damage Cortney decided to inflict on me. I have never devoured something that hurt me this badly so quickly.
Thankfully, Lo and Coco were there to provide some desperately needed comic relief between the moments of suffering. I also loved learning more about the Jaxelli and exploring the different lands. The expanded world-building adds so much depth and makes this universe feel even richer and more immersive. (I will be less vague after release)
Merciless is heartbreak you willingly devour. It is brutal, unexpected, and completely impossible to put down.
It took me a little while to get my brain on the new track, but once I did? What an absolutely incredible track it was. The story picks up right where we left off, which was exactly what I needed because I had to know what happened to Nizzara immediately.
And Nizzara… that girl goes THROUGH IT.
Merciless is the perfect title because the pain Nizzara is forced to endure is truly merciless and so is the emotional damage Cortney decided to inflict on me. I have never devoured something that hurt me this badly so quickly.
Thankfully, Lo and Coco were there to provide some desperately needed comic relief between the moments of suffering. I also loved learning more about the Jaxelli and exploring the different lands. The expanded world-building adds so much depth and makes this universe feel even richer and more immersive. (I will be less vague after release)
Merciless is heartbreak you willingly devour. It is brutal, unexpected, and completely impossible to put down.
July 14, 2026
Genre: Dark Romantasy
⭐️ 5/5
🌶 2/5
Cliffhanger: Yes
Noteworthy: Book 2 of an incomplete trilogy. Multi first-person POV (mostly dual). There are a lot of potential triggers in this book so sensitive readers should check the content warnings. Expected publication date is 2/2/2027.
I just closed this ARC and let me tell you, I'm weary down to my bones. I downloaded this book a week ago then got clues right away about where the story arc was headed. It initially did not sit well with me. So I closed it and came back to it after I had time to make peace with the story being way different than I expected. I'm so glad I did. Did this book break my heart? So many freaking times! I hurt for so many characters.The amount of physical and emotional torture in this book is near pitch black territory.
There will likely be two camps for this book. Those who felt like I did at first but stay upset about it. And those who make peace with it and give it a fair chance. I promise you won't regret it when you do. Props to the author for writing the kind of love and characters we want to fight for. In the end this book feels like a testament to deep unrequited love, the sacrifices we make for it, and the hope that on the other side of the pain fate has our backs even when we feel the most alone.
P.S. Super sad I have to wait even longer for book 3. The curse of being an ARC reader!
Thank you to Netgalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, and Cortney Winn for the gifted eARC.
⭐️ 5/5
🌶 2/5
Cliffhanger: Yes
Noteworthy: Book 2 of an incomplete trilogy. Multi first-person POV (mostly dual). There are a lot of potential triggers in this book so sensitive readers should check the content warnings. Expected publication date is 2/2/2027.
I just closed this ARC and let me tell you, I'm weary down to my bones. I downloaded this book a week ago then got clues right away about where the story arc was headed. It initially did not sit well with me. So I closed it and came back to it after I had time to make peace with the story being way different than I expected. I'm so glad I did. Did this book break my heart? So many freaking times! I hurt for so many characters.The amount of physical and emotional torture in this book is near pitch black territory.
There will likely be two camps for this book. Those who felt like I did at first but stay upset about it. And those who make peace with it and give it a fair chance. I promise you won't regret it when you do. Props to the author for writing the kind of love and characters we want to fight for. In the end this book feels like a testament to deep unrequited love, the sacrifices we make for it, and the hope that on the other side of the pain fate has our backs even when we feel the most alone.
P.S. Super sad I have to wait even longer for book 3. The curse of being an ARC reader!
Thank you to Netgalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, and Cortney Winn for the gifted eARC.
July 6, 2026
Thank you to Cortney, the publisher, and NetGalley for this eARC! *warning: do NOT look at the table of contents/chapter titles before starting, skip over those real fast*
OKAY let’s start off with the fact that Vesselless was a six star read for me last year and I have been basically foaming at the mouth waiting for this book.
This. Book. This damn book. I read it within seven hours. It was seven hours of straight pain and suffering. Books have made me cry and have hurt me before but this was like constant physical pain in my soul (lol)
We pick up right where we left off with Vesselless, which, thank god because WHAT HAPPENED?! We get to finally really meet Lo and Coco (our comedic relief of the book bc we all really need it) Nizzara’s dead but not. Dae is sad and stabby. Everything’s just upside down. I literally can’t say anything else without ruining the book.
I love the world Cortney continues to create and the complex magic that goes along with it. I love that we’re seeing new realms and meeting new characters. I honestly don’t know how it’s going to all play out in book 3 for everyone to get their HEA. I see the lower star reviews already posted for this and, I get to. I do, this wasn’t what you were expecting. I’m pretty sure 99% of us weren’t expecting this. And while I am absolutely GUTTED over it all, I trust Cortney, and can’t wait to see an angry Izzy in book 3.
OKAY let’s start off with the fact that Vesselless was a six star read for me last year and I have been basically foaming at the mouth waiting for this book.
This. Book. This damn book. I read it within seven hours. It was seven hours of straight pain and suffering. Books have made me cry and have hurt me before but this was like constant physical pain in my soul (lol)
We pick up right where we left off with Vesselless, which, thank god because WHAT HAPPENED?! We get to finally really meet Lo and Coco (our comedic relief of the book bc we all really need it) Nizzara’s dead but not. Dae is sad and stabby. Everything’s just upside down. I literally can’t say anything else without ruining the book.
I love the world Cortney continues to create and the complex magic that goes along with it. I love that we’re seeing new realms and meeting new characters. I honestly don’t know how it’s going to all play out in book 3 for everyone to get their HEA. I see the lower star reviews already posted for this and, I get to. I do, this wasn’t what you were expecting. I’m pretty sure 99% of us weren’t expecting this. And while I am absolutely GUTTED over it all, I trust Cortney, and can’t wait to see an angry Izzy in book 3.
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July 3, 2026⚔️🖤 Merciless 🖤⚔️
📖 Bookish Thoughts
My full review will be shared closer to the publication date.
❤️🔥 What to Expect
• Epic Romantasy
• Soul Bond
• Betrayal
• Magical Bargains
• Political Intrigue
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📅 Pub Date: February 2, 2027
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
📖 Bookish Thoughts
My full review will be shared closer to the publication date.
❤️🔥 What to Expect
• Epic Romantasy
• Soul Bond
• Betrayal
• Magical Bargains
• Political Intrigue
_ _ _ _
📅 Pub Date: February 2, 2027
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
July 11, 2026
I'm so upset about this. It's becoming a trend in a minute seat for the love interest in book one to not be the endgame love interest. I'm OK with that in general except when the love interest from book one was a point of view character and does nothing wrong and the endgame of interest was barely a character in the first book. I loved Vesseless it has such a unique magic system and was something different than all the other books I had been reading at the time. That being said my favorite part of that book was the male main character. In the sequel we don't even get that characters point of you he's basically not even a main character anymore. That is so frustrating because it's not like he did anything wrong. For example Tamlin in the ACOTAR series objectively did something wrong and he did not deserve Feyre. Dae, the original MMC, does absolutely nothing wrong he's just kind of forgotten about. Which in validates so much of the plot and the ending of the first book of this series. It's not the new love, interest sucks. It just did not play out in a way that I felt was true to It's not the new love, interest sucks. It just did not play out in a way that I felt was true to the characters we got to know in the first book.
July 8, 2026
To say this book was amazing still doesn't give it enough credit. This second installment of Winn's Merciless Realms series made me laugh, cry, sit on the edge of my seat, and absolutely broke my heart in the best of ways. The characters were so vivid, I found myself loving characters I never thought I would, and boy were the twists *twisting*. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a dark romantasy that will tear out your soul in such a way that you beg your best friends to read it. Absolutely an easy 5-star read for me.
July 8, 2026
⭐️ INFINITE STAR RATING ⭐️
There is nothing, and I mean nothing, that could prepare you for the events that occur after Vesselless. Merciless is exactly its name. It’s fuckin’ merciless.
I’ve loved Nizzara since the beginning and the way she becomes broken and put back together continued to chip away at me while reading Merciless. Alters your own brain chemistry. The writing that Cortney pours into these characters is beyond the realms they reside in.
The trajectory of the storyline is phenomenal and I’m terrified what will come of the next installment because I dont know how much more emotions I have left to spare.
The world building, magic system, character arc, and tension is soooo well done! Hats off to the author! This will definitely be a heavy hitter when it releases in February 2027. Y’all get your tissues ready and clear your schedule. You’ll need it.
There is nothing, and I mean nothing, that could prepare you for the events that occur after Vesselless. Merciless is exactly its name. It’s fuckin’ merciless.
I’ve loved Nizzara since the beginning and the way she becomes broken and put back together continued to chip away at me while reading Merciless. Alters your own brain chemistry. The writing that Cortney pours into these characters is beyond the realms they reside in.
The trajectory of the storyline is phenomenal and I’m terrified what will come of the next installment because I dont know how much more emotions I have left to spare.
The world building, magic system, character arc, and tension is soooo well done! Hats off to the author! This will definitely be a heavy hitter when it releases in February 2027. Y’all get your tissues ready and clear your schedule. You’ll need it.
July 12, 2026
Merciless, indeed. Infinity stars.
July 5, 2026
This story is one long love letter. Through pain, grief, heartache and longing/yearning and it will make you feel all of those.
There is so much I need to say about this story. I don’t usually write long reviews but this was such a masterpiece in storytelling I’m truly left in awe.
Our fmc, Nizzara- I loved her in the first book and even more this book. I love her strength and the fact shes been through everything imaginable but still has empathy and loyalty. She is strong, even if she doesn’t see it or feel it. She is kind and caring even through darkness.
Pacing was so good. It never lagged. Intentional and every page felt purposeful. Everything felt meaningful and informational in the best way.
The way Cortney brings you down and makes you feel hurt, betrayal, loss but at the same time brings peace or answers when Nizzara needs it (I need it) is something special. I felt every emotion through this story and the characters.
I cried so many times from sadness, but mostly from how beautiful the yearning was.
Then spice was also perfect. 😩 I mean 10/10
There’s a few characters that I want to talk about but truly feel it’s best you go in blind. But know that Cortney has written things in such a way that you’ll get crumbs on one page only for it to be woven and tied in SO PERFECTLY throughout the story.
Lo and Coco are hilarious. Los character is immaculate. She strong, smart and so capable and so fucking cool! She is such a refreshing character and I want to be friends with her. She’s also one step ahead of things and weaving things together!
I also loved the letters at the top of each chapter.
**SPOILERS BELOW**
I do feel like things with Dae could be more fleshed out. It felt anticlimactic after everything in book one. I loved him in book 1 and feel like we need more closer (but I also have faith Cortney will give us that in book 3) I know some people might have a hard time with the change in MMCs but I do find it believable. Dae has always had his kingdom first even in book 1 and although that’s not a bad thing, Sorren puts Nizzara first and I just feel like that’s what she deserves. Their relationship just felt real and raw in the best way to me personally, so it worked for me. I also like that the choices Dae made did not change Nizzara. She stayed true to herself and her morals.
This truly was an ♾️⭐️ read. I am so honored to have received an arc for this. I honestly went into this thinking it was going to go a certain way only for that to be immediately turned upside down (in the best way).
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for this arc. This is 100% my personal and honest opinion.
There is so much I need to say about this story. I don’t usually write long reviews but this was such a masterpiece in storytelling I’m truly left in awe.
Our fmc, Nizzara- I loved her in the first book and even more this book. I love her strength and the fact shes been through everything imaginable but still has empathy and loyalty. She is strong, even if she doesn’t see it or feel it. She is kind and caring even through darkness.
Pacing was so good. It never lagged. Intentional and every page felt purposeful. Everything felt meaningful and informational in the best way.
The way Cortney brings you down and makes you feel hurt, betrayal, loss but at the same time brings peace or answers when Nizzara needs it (I need it) is something special. I felt every emotion through this story and the characters.
I cried so many times from sadness, but mostly from how beautiful the yearning was.
Then spice was also perfect. 😩 I mean 10/10
There’s a few characters that I want to talk about but truly feel it’s best you go in blind. But know that Cortney has written things in such a way that you’ll get crumbs on one page only for it to be woven and tied in SO PERFECTLY throughout the story.
Lo and Coco are hilarious. Los character is immaculate. She strong, smart and so capable and so fucking cool! She is such a refreshing character and I want to be friends with her. She’s also one step ahead of things and weaving things together!
I also loved the letters at the top of each chapter.
**SPOILERS BELOW**
I do feel like things with Dae could be more fleshed out. It felt anticlimactic after everything in book one. I loved him in book 1 and feel like we need more closer (but I also have faith Cortney will give us that in book 3) I know some people might have a hard time with the change in MMCs but I do find it believable. Dae has always had his kingdom first even in book 1 and although that’s not a bad thing, Sorren puts Nizzara first and I just feel like that’s what she deserves. Their relationship just felt real and raw in the best way to me personally, so it worked for me. I also like that the choices Dae made did not change Nizzara. She stayed true to herself and her morals.
This truly was an ♾️⭐️ read. I am so honored to have received an arc for this. I honestly went into this thinking it was going to go a certain way only for that to be immediately turned upside down (in the best way).
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for this arc. This is 100% my personal and honest opinion.
July 14, 2026
Tropes: Dark Romantasy, Touch Her & ☠️, Merciless (Literally), Enemies to Lovers, Only Soft for Her, Heavy Betrayal & Angst, Bad*ss FMC, Broody Tortured MMC, Fated Mates
Quotes: "Merciless betrayal leaves the deepest scars."
Review No Spoilers: a gripping and emotionally devastating sequel that wastes no time throwing readers back into the dangerous world of The Merciless Realms. Picking up immediately after the shocking cliffhanger of Vesselless, this installment raises the stakes in every possible way, delivering darker magic, impossible choices, and relentless emotional tension.
The story dives even deeper into a world where betrayal lurks around every corner and every bargain comes with devastating consequences. The atmosphere is noticeably darker than the first book, creating an eerie sense of dread that hangs over every chapter. The magic system continues to expand, introducing even deadlier debts and consequences that keep the tension high from beginning to end.
Nizzara, Dagen, and Lo all return, but none of them escape unscathed. Their relationships are tested by painful secrets, heartbreaking sacrifices, and impossible decisions as they struggle to survive a world determined to break them. The emotional weight of their journey is just as compelling as the action, making every victory feel hard earned.
One of the most compelling storylines centers on Lo when an enigmatic potion-maker arrives to collect on a long overdue life debt. The cost of repayment threatens everything Lo holds dear, forcing impossible choices that challenge loyalty, love, and honor. Without giving away any major twists, this subplot adds another layer of suspense and heartbreak to an already intense story.
Filled with dark fantasy, emotional angst, dangerous magic, and shocking revelations, Soulless is an unforgettable sequel that expands the world while keeping readers emotionally invested in its characters. Fans of morally gray heroes, high stakes fantasy romance, and stories where every choice comes at a painful cost will find themselves completely absorbed and desperate for the next installment.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Tears: 💧💧💧💧
Quotes: "Merciless betrayal leaves the deepest scars."
Review No Spoilers: a gripping and emotionally devastating sequel that wastes no time throwing readers back into the dangerous world of The Merciless Realms. Picking up immediately after the shocking cliffhanger of Vesselless, this installment raises the stakes in every possible way, delivering darker magic, impossible choices, and relentless emotional tension.
The story dives even deeper into a world where betrayal lurks around every corner and every bargain comes with devastating consequences. The atmosphere is noticeably darker than the first book, creating an eerie sense of dread that hangs over every chapter. The magic system continues to expand, introducing even deadlier debts and consequences that keep the tension high from beginning to end.
Nizzara, Dagen, and Lo all return, but none of them escape unscathed. Their relationships are tested by painful secrets, heartbreaking sacrifices, and impossible decisions as they struggle to survive a world determined to break them. The emotional weight of their journey is just as compelling as the action, making every victory feel hard earned.
One of the most compelling storylines centers on Lo when an enigmatic potion-maker arrives to collect on a long overdue life debt. The cost of repayment threatens everything Lo holds dear, forcing impossible choices that challenge loyalty, love, and honor. Without giving away any major twists, this subplot adds another layer of suspense and heartbreak to an already intense story.
Filled with dark fantasy, emotional angst, dangerous magic, and shocking revelations, Soulless is an unforgettable sequel that expands the world while keeping readers emotionally invested in its characters. Fans of morally gray heroes, high stakes fantasy romance, and stories where every choice comes at a painful cost will find themselves completely absorbed and desperate for the next installment.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Tears: 💧💧💧💧
July 4, 2026
If I could give ten stars I would. I can't describe this book in any other way other than a masterpiece. The emotions Cortney evokes from her writing is such a superpower that is so rare so be able to elicit. There were so many emotions, darkness, crying (if you the reader doesn't cry or tear up I will be shocked - that is the level of emotion that will overcome you) beautiful moments despite the circumstances, YEARNING (I mean this to the maximum, whatever you think is soul deep yearning turn it up a few notches). I don't want to give too much away but this is a perfect and flawless second installment, I cannot wait to see where we go from here. I'm so thankful for Cortney and her beautiful author mind. It's an honor to get to read this book.
July 5, 2026
I’m very conflicted on my feelings for this book. As dark as the story was, I really loved that Nizzara was able to keep her empathy through it all. I really liked the other characters that were highlighted in this book, but it just feels very disconnected from the first book. It feels like this book is telling an entirely different story and with the way this book left off, I’m nervous to see how they are going to resolve things. I think the biggest problem I had was things with Dagen felt very anticlimactic, especially for how the first book left off. I will be reading the next book in hopes that the story comes together.
July 4, 2026
ARC review
Loved this book even more than the first! I just love Nizzara’s strength so much. Without giving too much away I will say the romance took an unexpected turn for me, but I loved it! This book was definitely darker but it was written so beautifully- Courtney really takes you on an emotional journey and I felt everything as if it was happening to me. I enjoyed meeting new characters and learning more about Lo. The ending absolutely RUINED me. I literally screamed out loud when I read the last sentence. I was worried this series was gonna have a great first book and then drop off, but this wasn’t that at all. 5 ⭐️ read for me and I need book 3 yesterday 😅
Loved this book even more than the first! I just love Nizzara’s strength so much. Without giving too much away I will say the romance took an unexpected turn for me, but I loved it! This book was definitely darker but it was written so beautifully- Courtney really takes you on an emotional journey and I felt everything as if it was happening to me. I enjoyed meeting new characters and learning more about Lo. The ending absolutely RUINED me. I literally screamed out loud when I read the last sentence. I was worried this series was gonna have a great first book and then drop off, but this wasn’t that at all. 5 ⭐️ read for me and I need book 3 yesterday 😅
July 13, 2026
Merciless... ripped my soul out, stomped on it, ripped it out again and set it on fire.
It is 1:45 am and I AM BAWLING.
This was beautiful. Gut wrenching. Soul crushing. MASTERPIECE.
I knew what Sorren and Nizzara were and it still ripped me apart.
Cortney showed no mercy.
Merciless hasn't released yet and I need book 3. ♾️⭐️
It is 1:45 am and I AM BAWLING.
This was beautiful. Gut wrenching. Soul crushing. MASTERPIECE.
I knew what Sorren and Nizzara were and it still ripped me apart.
Cortney showed no mercy.
Merciless hasn't released yet and I need book 3. ♾️⭐️
July 12, 2026
This book wrecked me in all the best ways. I loved book 1 but this book was just heart wrenching. I can’t say much else at this time as it would be a major spoiler, but be ready to have this book stick with you long after you have read it.
July 8, 2026
I received an eARC from HarperCollins via NetGalley and this is my honest review.
The opening note from Cortney was fantastic 😜
- ✌️dual POV: MFC and Dae’s sister
- ☝️one additional POV at the end
- ⭐️loyalty
- ❤️epic devastating love story
- 🔪torture
- 😘 THE BEST flirty banter
- 👄 💍 sexy lip ring
- 🌶️ “good girl”
- 🩹 he heals her
- 🏃♀️ he chases her
- 🖤one sided enemies to lovers
‼️‼️This is super dark, much darker than book one. Read the trigger warnings!‼️‼️
I could NOT write this review without spoilers. PLEASE PLEASE don’t read if you don’t want this book to be spoiled. You have been warned!!
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At the end of this book, I had two thoughts about what this book reminded me of. First, it has ACOTAR book 1 coding with an Amarantha like antagonist, an MFC caged in the mountain theme (this book the caves), and a switch in MMC. Second, the MMC of this book was heavily Kingfisher coded, with the “poison” (like quicksilver) taking over and the desperate need to protect the mate from them, including self sacrifice and a letter.
Overall, this book was about an epic, devastating love story filled with intense loyalty and self-sacrifice. The pacing ebbed and flowed, really moderate the whole time. This book contained ACOTAR and Quicksilver themes, all while being incredibly unique. The world/universe and magic was very cool and nothing like I have read before. It is detailed, but not too complex to not understand the story. The dual POV allowed for more context to be shown and a side connection between two characters to start. There was so much depth to the characters, romance and connection, world, magic, and overall story. The trauma and growth in this book was HUGE. This book ended on a major cliffhanger and I cannot wait for book three!
Let’s jump right into the controversy this book has already created within readers. I already see several reviews calling out how angry they are because the MMC changed in this book. I will say that, around 36% I clocked the twist that was coming regarding the MMC change. To say I was initially heartbroken is an understatement. I am obsessed with loyalty in love between strong couples and that was EXACTLY what book one was all about, for both MC’s. My review for book one called that out. I loved the first book so much because of the loyalty between the MC’s, they were such a great fit. Then, this book picked up with that loyalty and I LOVED IT. Therefore, to change the MMC after ALL of book one and that being the whole rationale for book two… I will say I was devastated and frustrated. I can validate why people at times feel manipulated, as the love story for a whole book is what draws people into the initial book and series, to have it change without any perceived indication/hint in book one is really hard on readers.
HOWEVER, I took time to process my initial reaction and emotions, as well as kept reading and I fully came around. Why would I fully come around? Well, I thought about book one and how Dae loved the MFC for her pure soul, and she loved him for who he was, including his darkness, which was exactly what they needed at that time. The MFC’s father killed Dae (you find out why in this book), Dae specifically needed someone like the MFC to start growing from his trauma (seeing there was good in people, even when challenged), and the MFC sacrificed herself (kind of like paying Dae back for the crimes of her father) to give Dae the chance he needed to save the people, always something she wanted. This all made sense. Then, when I looked back at book one, I remember thinking how Dae and the MFC’s relationship, although full of loyalty (again, which I loved), their love was as full of depth as I like. I remember thinking, “they love each other already?” This was no means a bad thing, just something that occurred without a lot of deep time together to build love.
Also, Dae never knew all of the MFC, but Sorren did. You go back to book one and Sorren was ALWAYS training her to lean into her darkness and related power. He wanted her to accept it, use it, and train it. He knew her darkness and wasn’t afraid, rather he asked her to embrace it. This was all in book one. It WAS RIGHT THERE. We missed it because Cortney wrote a love story elsewhere and distracted us with good intentions and a flirty, sexy voice. Then, the MFC died and that darkness came out. Dae learned of this and was in denial, shock, and anger. All while, Sorren was still challenging her to accept herself. This book then went into incredible depth about Sorren and the MFC as individuals and together. There was all the depth to them that was missing between Dae and the MFC. Therefore, I mourned and moved on to the delicious tension between the MFC and Sorren.
I want to talk through Dae. Overall, I think Cortney did well with this, and I have one critique.
- What I thought was done well: Lo’s POV in combination of the MFC seeing Dae through the waterfall was very creative to keep Dae active in the story, even though we did not get his POV. Further, we really got to see Dae struggle, giving justice that he was not just giving up on her. I really felt his pain at learning the MFC was “not his.” His wife cheated on him and then he found someone that unconditionally loved him and she had an soulmate that was not him… gosh that must have been hard for him. I could fully see that he struggled with finding anll of this out and having to make the decision to marry someone else. Cortney really gave him justice in all of this. Additionally, the MFC standing by Dae, even when ending things with him, was beautiful. The MFC kept to her core values of protecting others, having empathy, and being loyal. She could understand the complexities of Dae and his decisions; it wasn’t simply he betrayed her and now she was just mad. She had much more nuanced thought and emotional reaction. Typically, in books like this, the MFC becomes outraged, losing any logic. I really loved the balance of thought and emotion that the MFC had in this book. She could completely understand that her death and sacrifice was her choice and, even though she felt really intense emotions regarding Dae and him making choices about another woman, she understood his decisions and the path he was taking, particularly prioritizing the lives of many. Again, going back to the MFC staying core to her identity, even while growing substantially.
- What I thought could have been improved was the meeting between Dae and the MFC at the end. It was so short and really did not give them the closure I was hoping for. I am sure more will be addressed in the next book, but I wanted just a bit more between them. Dae’s POV was half of book one, and much of the MFC’s POV in book one was about or included Dae. Therefore, to just have their conversation be so short and not filled with much, I was bummed. I wanted just a little bit more. Dae was a favorite of us readers and I wanted a tiny more justice for him. I get it, page/word limits… I hope for more between them in the next book, maybe a friendship, as the MFC can now understand she has a mate and that was what broke Dae.
Ok, with all of that, I can validate that switching the MMC in the second book is becoming more common and can be frustrating. Really, not my preference either. Yet, if you give this book a chance, you will love it, as the romance in this book is epic and beautiful, and worth it!!!
Now, Sorren. The MFC HATED him, as he appeared to be a traitor. As the book progressed, Cortney dropped little hints that there was so much more to him. Then, as the book progressed, he turned into a full fledged MC with a lot of depth. More details were revealed about him, quite slowly and we REALLY got to know him. We learned about his childhood, who he was, how and why he changed, the rationales for his decisions, why he treated the MFC the way he did, and everything else. Cortney really did and excellent job make a complex, messy, flawed, beautiful MMC. Also, I loved that he NEVER, NOT ONCE, turned into a doormat because of the MFC. He continued to be his ruthless self. YESSSSSSSS I loved the tension that built between Sorren and the MFC over the book and I loved their soulmate bond!
Moving on! There were multiple components of the plot, including the MFC‘s journey, Dae‘s journey, Sorren’s journey, Lo’s journey, which included finding the two First-Made vessels so that the MMC could become the King of Kings, the mystery of where the MFC’s father went, and so much more. This story was complex, traumatizing, and very interesting!
In this book, I felt all the emotions, including love, happiness, excitement, devastation, heartbreak, sadness, anger, rage, empowerment, silliness, and shock.
I really loved the letters at the beginning of each chapter by Lo in Vesselless. I wanted to know more about Lo. She was super fun, but we did not get to know her in great detail. Therefore, I was excited that this book was dual POV, one including Lo’s POV. This book jumped right in by starting with Lo’s POV flashing back ten years to show us what happened to her.
Immediately, within 2% of this book, I was shocked and my jaw literally dropped. My jaw dropping was so big that someone near me while camping me commented on it. There was so information revealed that made me understand book one so much more, and this information was shocking. Then, at 26% we learned why the MFC’s father shot and killed Dae prior to book one. I loved getting these contextual details! We also learned why the MFC’s father hated the rebels so much. Really made me rethink her father. He was still terrible, he could have done things very differently, yet I understood him more.
Quickly after that, I was laughing at something Lo’s ghost, Coco, said to her. I absolutely loved that Coco had such a different and unique personality, quite different than any other ghost noted in book one. Added more character to the story!
Even though the book started with giving us some information and answers to the questions we had in book one, new questions arose quite quickly. It’s amazing how much Cortney fed us information to then just leave us more confused due to knew information. Well done!
There has been a lot of nuanced discussion in reading groups regarding fated mates, with a pretty big 50-50 split, with half of people loving it and the other half not. Particularly, people don’t like fated mates because the mates always end up together, removing autonomy and choice. In this book, Cortney did a lovely job calling out the difference between fated mates and soulmates. She called out that fated mates always end up together, even if they are toxic and a bad fit, where as soulmates do not always end up together. Rather, if they find each other, they are perfect complement to each other and they have a choice at being with each other. They have the option of rejecting the match. This is really cool and unique that Cortney called this out.
As I mentioned, but wanted to mention again, I really loved that, no matter what, the MFC stayed rooted in her values. No matter the trauma, feelings of betrayal, and experiences, she is stuck to who she was, all while growing and developing at the exact same time.
Despite my complex feelings about switching the MMC, overall, this truly was a beautiful love story. I thought I was getting the strong loyalty between the first book’s MFC and MMC, but this story elevated that and truly had deep rooted loyalty between an MMC and MFC, which is my FAVORITE!!
Looking at some of the side characters:
- Nexia and her daughter were excellent antagonists that I DESPISED! They added so much more emotion to the story.
- Damen was the flirty male we all love added to the story for some really delicious banter. I wanted more of him. I am hoping the publisher will let Cortney write Lo and Damen’s journey. So much mystery about him still at the end.
- Helina: although I had empathy for her, still not a big fan. I get it, she had to do what she had to do to protect her daughter and she was manipulated. But, I did not get to know her enough to like her.
The ending: devastating, Quicksilver like ending with my jaw again dropping!
Critique:
Really, the whole setting of this book occurred in the cave. The pattern that occurred in this setting repeated: MFC alone, something would happen, Sorren would arrive, action scene and talking, Sorren would leave, something would happen, Sorren would come, they would talk, he would leave, something would happen, recycle and repeat. This became a little redundant and I wanted a little more change in setting.
The opening note from Cortney was fantastic 😜
- ✌️dual POV: MFC and Dae’s sister
- ☝️one additional POV at the end
- ⭐️loyalty
- ❤️epic devastating love story
- 🔪torture
- 😘 THE BEST flirty banter
- 👄 💍 sexy lip ring
- 🌶️ “good girl”
- 🩹 he heals her
- 🏃♀️ he chases her
- 🖤one sided enemies to lovers
‼️‼️This is super dark, much darker than book one. Read the trigger warnings!‼️‼️
I could NOT write this review without spoilers. PLEASE PLEASE don’t read if you don’t want this book to be spoiled. You have been warned!!
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At the end of this book, I had two thoughts about what this book reminded me of. First, it has ACOTAR book 1 coding with an Amarantha like antagonist, an MFC caged in the mountain theme (this book the caves), and a switch in MMC. Second, the MMC of this book was heavily Kingfisher coded, with the “poison” (like quicksilver) taking over and the desperate need to protect the mate from them, including self sacrifice and a letter.
Overall, this book was about an epic, devastating love story filled with intense loyalty and self-sacrifice. The pacing ebbed and flowed, really moderate the whole time. This book contained ACOTAR and Quicksilver themes, all while being incredibly unique. The world/universe and magic was very cool and nothing like I have read before. It is detailed, but not too complex to not understand the story. The dual POV allowed for more context to be shown and a side connection between two characters to start. There was so much depth to the characters, romance and connection, world, magic, and overall story. The trauma and growth in this book was HUGE. This book ended on a major cliffhanger and I cannot wait for book three!
Let’s jump right into the controversy this book has already created within readers. I already see several reviews calling out how angry they are because the MMC changed in this book. I will say that, around 36% I clocked the twist that was coming regarding the MMC change. To say I was initially heartbroken is an understatement. I am obsessed with loyalty in love between strong couples and that was EXACTLY what book one was all about, for both MC’s. My review for book one called that out. I loved the first book so much because of the loyalty between the MC’s, they were such a great fit. Then, this book picked up with that loyalty and I LOVED IT. Therefore, to change the MMC after ALL of book one and that being the whole rationale for book two… I will say I was devastated and frustrated. I can validate why people at times feel manipulated, as the love story for a whole book is what draws people into the initial book and series, to have it change without any perceived indication/hint in book one is really hard on readers.
HOWEVER, I took time to process my initial reaction and emotions, as well as kept reading and I fully came around. Why would I fully come around? Well, I thought about book one and how Dae loved the MFC for her pure soul, and she loved him for who he was, including his darkness, which was exactly what they needed at that time. The MFC’s father killed Dae (you find out why in this book), Dae specifically needed someone like the MFC to start growing from his trauma (seeing there was good in people, even when challenged), and the MFC sacrificed herself (kind of like paying Dae back for the crimes of her father) to give Dae the chance he needed to save the people, always something she wanted. This all made sense. Then, when I looked back at book one, I remember thinking how Dae and the MFC’s relationship, although full of loyalty (again, which I loved), their love was as full of depth as I like. I remember thinking, “they love each other already?” This was no means a bad thing, just something that occurred without a lot of deep time together to build love.
Also, Dae never knew all of the MFC, but Sorren did. You go back to book one and Sorren was ALWAYS training her to lean into her darkness and related power. He wanted her to accept it, use it, and train it. He knew her darkness and wasn’t afraid, rather he asked her to embrace it. This was all in book one. It WAS RIGHT THERE. We missed it because Cortney wrote a love story elsewhere and distracted us with good intentions and a flirty, sexy voice. Then, the MFC died and that darkness came out. Dae learned of this and was in denial, shock, and anger. All while, Sorren was still challenging her to accept herself. This book then went into incredible depth about Sorren and the MFC as individuals and together. There was all the depth to them that was missing between Dae and the MFC. Therefore, I mourned and moved on to the delicious tension between the MFC and Sorren.
I want to talk through Dae. Overall, I think Cortney did well with this, and I have one critique.
- What I thought was done well: Lo’s POV in combination of the MFC seeing Dae through the waterfall was very creative to keep Dae active in the story, even though we did not get his POV. Further, we really got to see Dae struggle, giving justice that he was not just giving up on her. I really felt his pain at learning the MFC was “not his.” His wife cheated on him and then he found someone that unconditionally loved him and she had an soulmate that was not him… gosh that must have been hard for him. I could fully see that he struggled with finding anll of this out and having to make the decision to marry someone else. Cortney really gave him justice in all of this. Additionally, the MFC standing by Dae, even when ending things with him, was beautiful. The MFC kept to her core values of protecting others, having empathy, and being loyal. She could understand the complexities of Dae and his decisions; it wasn’t simply he betrayed her and now she was just mad. She had much more nuanced thought and emotional reaction. Typically, in books like this, the MFC becomes outraged, losing any logic. I really loved the balance of thought and emotion that the MFC had in this book. She could completely understand that her death and sacrifice was her choice and, even though she felt really intense emotions regarding Dae and him making choices about another woman, she understood his decisions and the path he was taking, particularly prioritizing the lives of many. Again, going back to the MFC staying core to her identity, even while growing substantially.
- What I thought could have been improved was the meeting between Dae and the MFC at the end. It was so short and really did not give them the closure I was hoping for. I am sure more will be addressed in the next book, but I wanted just a bit more between them. Dae’s POV was half of book one, and much of the MFC’s POV in book one was about or included Dae. Therefore, to just have their conversation be so short and not filled with much, I was bummed. I wanted just a little bit more. Dae was a favorite of us readers and I wanted a tiny more justice for him. I get it, page/word limits… I hope for more between them in the next book, maybe a friendship, as the MFC can now understand she has a mate and that was what broke Dae.
Ok, with all of that, I can validate that switching the MMC in the second book is becoming more common and can be frustrating. Really, not my preference either. Yet, if you give this book a chance, you will love it, as the romance in this book is epic and beautiful, and worth it!!!
Now, Sorren. The MFC HATED him, as he appeared to be a traitor. As the book progressed, Cortney dropped little hints that there was so much more to him. Then, as the book progressed, he turned into a full fledged MC with a lot of depth. More details were revealed about him, quite slowly and we REALLY got to know him. We learned about his childhood, who he was, how and why he changed, the rationales for his decisions, why he treated the MFC the way he did, and everything else. Cortney really did and excellent job make a complex, messy, flawed, beautiful MMC. Also, I loved that he NEVER, NOT ONCE, turned into a doormat because of the MFC. He continued to be his ruthless self. YESSSSSSSS I loved the tension that built between Sorren and the MFC over the book and I loved their soulmate bond!
Moving on! There were multiple components of the plot, including the MFC‘s journey, Dae‘s journey, Sorren’s journey, Lo’s journey, which included finding the two First-Made vessels so that the MMC could become the King of Kings, the mystery of where the MFC’s father went, and so much more. This story was complex, traumatizing, and very interesting!
In this book, I felt all the emotions, including love, happiness, excitement, devastation, heartbreak, sadness, anger, rage, empowerment, silliness, and shock.
I really loved the letters at the beginning of each chapter by Lo in Vesselless. I wanted to know more about Lo. She was super fun, but we did not get to know her in great detail. Therefore, I was excited that this book was dual POV, one including Lo’s POV. This book jumped right in by starting with Lo’s POV flashing back ten years to show us what happened to her.
Immediately, within 2% of this book, I was shocked and my jaw literally dropped. My jaw dropping was so big that someone near me while camping me commented on it. There was so information revealed that made me understand book one so much more, and this information was shocking. Then, at 26% we learned why the MFC’s father shot and killed Dae prior to book one. I loved getting these contextual details! We also learned why the MFC’s father hated the rebels so much. Really made me rethink her father. He was still terrible, he could have done things very differently, yet I understood him more.
Quickly after that, I was laughing at something Lo’s ghost, Coco, said to her. I absolutely loved that Coco had such a different and unique personality, quite different than any other ghost noted in book one. Added more character to the story!
Even though the book started with giving us some information and answers to the questions we had in book one, new questions arose quite quickly. It’s amazing how much Cortney fed us information to then just leave us more confused due to knew information. Well done!
There has been a lot of nuanced discussion in reading groups regarding fated mates, with a pretty big 50-50 split, with half of people loving it and the other half not. Particularly, people don’t like fated mates because the mates always end up together, removing autonomy and choice. In this book, Cortney did a lovely job calling out the difference between fated mates and soulmates. She called out that fated mates always end up together, even if they are toxic and a bad fit, where as soulmates do not always end up together. Rather, if they find each other, they are perfect complement to each other and they have a choice at being with each other. They have the option of rejecting the match. This is really cool and unique that Cortney called this out.
As I mentioned, but wanted to mention again, I really loved that, no matter what, the MFC stayed rooted in her values. No matter the trauma, feelings of betrayal, and experiences, she is stuck to who she was, all while growing and developing at the exact same time.
Despite my complex feelings about switching the MMC, overall, this truly was a beautiful love story. I thought I was getting the strong loyalty between the first book’s MFC and MMC, but this story elevated that and truly had deep rooted loyalty between an MMC and MFC, which is my FAVORITE!!
Looking at some of the side characters:
- Nexia and her daughter were excellent antagonists that I DESPISED! They added so much more emotion to the story.
- Damen was the flirty male we all love added to the story for some really delicious banter. I wanted more of him. I am hoping the publisher will let Cortney write Lo and Damen’s journey. So much mystery about him still at the end.
- Helina: although I had empathy for her, still not a big fan. I get it, she had to do what she had to do to protect her daughter and she was manipulated. But, I did not get to know her enough to like her.
The ending: devastating, Quicksilver like ending with my jaw again dropping!
Critique:
Really, the whole setting of this book occurred in the cave. The pattern that occurred in this setting repeated: MFC alone, something would happen, Sorren would arrive, action scene and talking, Sorren would leave, something would happen, Sorren would come, they would talk, he would leave, something would happen, recycle and repeat. This became a little redundant and I wanted a little more change in setting.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 8, 2026
Emotionally damaged. The last chapter had me reading through tears.
July 9, 2026
I’m going to come back and fully review this after I’ve emotionally recovered. 🩶🫠
July 9, 2026
There is no second book syndrome here, Merciless is even better than Vesselless (gasp!)
This is also, the first book to make me cry this year!
More to come!
This is also, the first book to make me cry this year!
More to come!
July 12, 2026
This book gets all the stars!!! 5 stars for sure
SOOOO my first thing is check your triggers because this one is darker than Vesselless..... So sit back, and strap in for the emotional rollercoaster. Here is my warning, get your tissues! I teared at the end.... Not like tearing up, but tears coming down my face and needed tissues.
Ok, so if you read Vesselless, make sure to read it close to the time when starting Merciless because there are some things that you will need to know or remember certain things. We have Dae who is king. His sister Lo (we will see certain parts with her). The first chapter gives you answers that were missing from Vesselless to answer how this all started (or more of why the story started). We have 2 POV's in this book. We have Lo's and Nezzara's. Nezzara has been captured and is being held hostage/captaive. It's the journey that happens while being held captive. She still wants to be good and not let her darkness take over. Things happen that push boundaries between multiple characters. We meet someone who I now call my burnt cinnamon roll (Sorren). He is super yummy!
We have an evil person who has a daughter that is evil too! The "queen" does some despicable things that made me want to jump into the book and punch her. Same with her daughter all because she is "spoiled" and doesn't get her way all the time. I feel there is more behind this and I can't wait to see it.
We learn more about Nezzara's history and more around the truth of who she is. We learn more around Sorren (who is super yummy), and more on what kind of punishments are given to him. As the story progresses, we finally get to some spice around 90%.... YES! LIKE GOSH! the slow burn is strong in this book. But then once the spicy starts, it's some nice spicy spice. Then comes the end....... Let the tears fall. I didn't mean to feel so much with what happened, it wasn't so sad as it was more emotional draining to where the ending broke my heart. And now I have to wait for who knows how long to get book 3... I need answers. I need certain characters to be ok. And some I want to punch.
Oh I will give some more little breadcrumbs..... Dae is on my short list to slap. Sorren is on my list to give a great big hug to. Lo has some secrets and I want to know all of them! Cae and Scar, I want to meet you both and have some fun conversations. Nezzara, I want to tell you that you are enough! And that you are good. Open your heart up to the joys.
To Cortney, thank you and your team with NetGalley for approving me to read this book early! Now to sit and wait until book 3. I will definitely be re-reading book 1 and 2 prior to book 3.
SOOOO my first thing is check your triggers because this one is darker than Vesselless..... So sit back, and strap in for the emotional rollercoaster. Here is my warning, get your tissues! I teared at the end.... Not like tearing up, but tears coming down my face and needed tissues.
Ok, so if you read Vesselless, make sure to read it close to the time when starting Merciless because there are some things that you will need to know or remember certain things. We have Dae who is king. His sister Lo (we will see certain parts with her). The first chapter gives you answers that were missing from Vesselless to answer how this all started (or more of why the story started). We have 2 POV's in this book. We have Lo's and Nezzara's. Nezzara has been captured and is being held hostage/captaive. It's the journey that happens while being held captive. She still wants to be good and not let her darkness take over. Things happen that push boundaries between multiple characters. We meet someone who I now call my burnt cinnamon roll (Sorren). He is super yummy!
We have an evil person who has a daughter that is evil too! The "queen" does some despicable things that made me want to jump into the book and punch her. Same with her daughter all because she is "spoiled" and doesn't get her way all the time. I feel there is more behind this and I can't wait to see it.
We learn more about Nezzara's history and more around the truth of who she is. We learn more around Sorren (who is super yummy), and more on what kind of punishments are given to him. As the story progresses, we finally get to some spice around 90%.... YES! LIKE GOSH! the slow burn is strong in this book. But then once the spicy starts, it's some nice spicy spice. Then comes the end....... Let the tears fall. I didn't mean to feel so much with what happened, it wasn't so sad as it was more emotional draining to where the ending broke my heart. And now I have to wait for who knows how long to get book 3... I need answers. I need certain characters to be ok. And some I want to punch.
Oh I will give some more little breadcrumbs..... Dae is on my short list to slap. Sorren is on my list to give a great big hug to. Lo has some secrets and I want to know all of them! Cae and Scar, I want to meet you both and have some fun conversations. Nezzara, I want to tell you that you are enough! And that you are good. Open your heart up to the joys.
To Cortney, thank you and your team with NetGalley for approving me to read this book early! Now to sit and wait until book 3. I will definitely be re-reading book 1 and 2 prior to book 3.
July 5, 2026
I received this as an ARC.
I'm at a loss on how to rate this, though. If this was book 1 in this series, it would be 4.5 stars, because it has a complex magic system, a very enthralling plot and great characters. The concept of vessels and soul magic in this world is very unique and makes every new bit of information or new realm fascinating. It has strong 5 star potential! I'd love to give it the full "this is great!" rating because the foundation of that is here.
But even if this were book 1, I'd dock it half a star for the villain being so cartoonishly evil that I can't take her seriously. I get it, she's literally carrying the god of Evil, but...I mean, her actions are SO evil that it's almost comical. I definitely can do with less nihilistic violence against our FMC (and innocent bystanders.)
But I could roll with that, because everything else is about the plot is great, so I could really just skim past the villain while the other characters work to take her down. So, why am I docking it a full star just because it's book 2 and not book 1?
The biggest problem that I have with this is that I cannot stand the recent trend towards the "real" MMC not showing up until book 2, with a "fake out" MMC in book 1. I was utterly shocked to realize that Dagen doesn't have a single POV in this book, after being half of book 1, and we're just supposed to be like, "Oh yeah, they were never a real thing" when it FELT like a real thing after finishing book 1.
I loved book 1! I thought Nizzara and Dagen were absolutely fantastic together, and I loved their relationship and was all in.
But even after Nizzara loved him enough to sacrifice herself for him and even though he loved her enough to refuse to give her soul to Nil damning himself forever, we're supposed to believe that they both would just essentially shrug and part ways, no longer in love?
And making that worse, Dagen is BARELY in this.
It feels like the author got bored with him, pushed him into a closet and said, "Well, moving on!"
So, I want to rate this as 3 stars for that complete disregard for the relationship that she'd previously spent an entire book nurturing and developing (and doing that VERY well!) Going from the complex character she drew in book 1, the disinterest in Dagen in book 2 is palpable and hard to adjust to after making us fall in love with him in book 1.
Therefore, my rating for this is 3 stars for some things, 4-4.5 stars for others, averaging out to a 3.5. I'm closing this book feeling mostly disappointment. Book 1 was great. The choices in book 2 were not to my taste.
I'm at a loss on how to rate this, though. If this was book 1 in this series, it would be 4.5 stars, because it has a complex magic system, a very enthralling plot and great characters. The concept of vessels and soul magic in this world is very unique and makes every new bit of information or new realm fascinating. It has strong 5 star potential! I'd love to give it the full "this is great!" rating because the foundation of that is here.
But even if this were book 1, I'd dock it half a star for the villain being so cartoonishly evil that I can't take her seriously. I get it, she's literally carrying the god of Evil, but...I mean, her actions are SO evil that it's almost comical. I definitely can do with less nihilistic violence against our FMC (and innocent bystanders.)
But I could roll with that, because everything else is about the plot is great, so I could really just skim past the villain while the other characters work to take her down. So, why am I docking it a full star just because it's book 2 and not book 1?
The biggest problem that I have with this is that I cannot stand the recent trend towards the "real" MMC not showing up until book 2, with a "fake out" MMC in book 1. I was utterly shocked to realize that Dagen doesn't have a single POV in this book, after being half of book 1, and we're just supposed to be like, "Oh yeah, they were never a real thing" when it FELT like a real thing after finishing book 1.
I loved book 1! I thought Nizzara and Dagen were absolutely fantastic together, and I loved their relationship and was all in.
But even after Nizzara loved him enough to sacrifice herself for him and even though he loved her enough to refuse to give her soul to Nil damning himself forever, we're supposed to believe that they both would just essentially shrug and part ways, no longer in love?
And making that worse, Dagen is BARELY in this.
It feels like the author got bored with him, pushed him into a closet and said, "Well, moving on!"
So, I want to rate this as 3 stars for that complete disregard for the relationship that she'd previously spent an entire book nurturing and developing (and doing that VERY well!) Going from the complex character she drew in book 1, the disinterest in Dagen in book 2 is palpable and hard to adjust to after making us fall in love with him in book 1.
Therefore, my rating for this is 3 stars for some things, 4-4.5 stars for others, averaging out to a 3.5. I'm closing this book feeling mostly disappointment. Book 1 was great. The choices in book 2 were not to my taste.
July 9, 2026
Cortney L. Winn has done it again.
Merciless begins immediately after the events of Vesselless. The reader is thrust back into a world of depraved souls, forbidden romance, and destruction.
Nizzaria has slowly become one of my favorite characters in a book recently. She has so much hate for herself and her abilities because of her connection to the god of death. The amount of self-loathing but also selflessness from her character is astonishing. There is always a purpose to her actions, and it is protecting those she loves. Her development in this book was magnificent. She learned more about the magic she has/had and her heritage while also navigating a perilous situation with a queen who despises her existence.
Speaking of Nexia, she is the epitome of evil. The level of damage she reaps on her kingdom is terrifying, and the hold she has on the main characters is reminiscent of ACOTAR. She is truly a despicable character with no chance of redemption. The control she has over Sorren and Nizzaria is horrendous, and the nature of the position she utilizes to control those within her court is extremely interesting.
Many readers may feel slightly upset due to the change in romantic interests, but I do not have the same feelings whatsoever. I did not feel like Dae truly saw all of Nizzaria. He viewed her as a pure soul that his darkness was attached to, but in reality, Nizzaria has darkness within her just like everyone else. She craves power, loyalty, and destruction but also holds hope, love, and peace close to her chest. She is all of these things and more, but Dae only saw what he wanted to see. However, Sorren is the complete opposite. He pushes her and continues to show her that darkness is not always evil. He has such a disheartening and saddening backstory that the truly tore me to pieces. His commitment and devotion to Nizzaria was beautiful and his ability to see her for every facet - good and bad - was the true dealbreaker. He would do anything for Nizzaria.
The side characters introduced in this book were also extremely lovable. I enjoyed reading about Scar and her journey as well as Cae. The plot continued to intrigue me and leave me wishing for me. I am truly greatful to have had the opportunity to read this book, and I am excited to see how the final book will end.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Merciless begins immediately after the events of Vesselless. The reader is thrust back into a world of depraved souls, forbidden romance, and destruction.
Nizzaria has slowly become one of my favorite characters in a book recently. She has so much hate for herself and her abilities because of her connection to the god of death. The amount of self-loathing but also selflessness from her character is astonishing. There is always a purpose to her actions, and it is protecting those she loves. Her development in this book was magnificent. She learned more about the magic she has/had and her heritage while also navigating a perilous situation with a queen who despises her existence.
Speaking of Nexia, she is the epitome of evil. The level of damage she reaps on her kingdom is terrifying, and the hold she has on the main characters is reminiscent of ACOTAR. She is truly a despicable character with no chance of redemption. The control she has over Sorren and Nizzaria is horrendous, and the nature of the position she utilizes to control those within her court is extremely interesting.
Many readers may feel slightly upset due to the change in romantic interests, but I do not have the same feelings whatsoever. I did not feel like Dae truly saw all of Nizzaria. He viewed her as a pure soul that his darkness was attached to, but in reality, Nizzaria has darkness within her just like everyone else. She craves power, loyalty, and destruction but also holds hope, love, and peace close to her chest. She is all of these things and more, but Dae only saw what he wanted to see. However, Sorren is the complete opposite. He pushes her and continues to show her that darkness is not always evil. He has such a disheartening and saddening backstory that the truly tore me to pieces. His commitment and devotion to Nizzaria was beautiful and his ability to see her for every facet - good and bad - was the true dealbreaker. He would do anything for Nizzaria.
The side characters introduced in this book were also extremely lovable. I enjoyed reading about Scar and her journey as well as Cae. The plot continued to intrigue me and leave me wishing for me. I am truly greatful to have had the opportunity to read this book, and I am excited to see how the final book will end.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 13, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC. I’m so honored and happy to read and review!
Vesselless was one of my absolute favorite reads last year so I couldn’t wait to dive into this sequel. Starting out was a bit rough/slow start for me, though. It had been so long and since the POV shifted to Lo in the beginning of the book, I had a hard time remembering what was happening and who some of the characters were. I just wish there had been a little bit of recap starting out to help with context, especially since Sorren ends up being such a monumental character in this book. I had to Google who he was while I was reading.. oops!
Regardless, I was still invested and at about 18% I couldn’t put it down. It kept me guessing and I was caught between seeing what was coming and dreading it and loving it at the same time. This book was much more dark than the first and incredibly vivid and fleshed out. The pacing felt great and I never found myself wanting to just move through the story faster, even with multiple POVs.
I loved the addition of Lo and Coco and hope to see more of them in the next book. Their comedic relief was great, which was needed to read through everything Nizzara goes through. Speaking of our FMC, I still love her strength and fierce loyalty and how even in the darkest times she still shines empathy. *Spoiler* I don’t want to spoil too much but still want to touch on the MMC shift. I could sense it coming very early on and dreaded it. I loved Dae in the first book, and I feel a bit jilted that he was barely in this book. It felt anticlimactic after the story in book 1 and I felt like there needed to be more. It almost felt like these could be two separate stories instead of an extension because of how much he was removed from it. With that said, I did feel like the shift to Sorren as the MMC was believable and I ended up falling in love with his character and everything he does for Nizarra. It was raw and beautiful and heartbreaking. I was not surprised by the cliffhanger ending but now I can’t wait to read what’s next!
Vesselless was one of my absolute favorite reads last year so I couldn’t wait to dive into this sequel. Starting out was a bit rough/slow start for me, though. It had been so long and since the POV shifted to Lo in the beginning of the book, I had a hard time remembering what was happening and who some of the characters were. I just wish there had been a little bit of recap starting out to help with context, especially since Sorren ends up being such a monumental character in this book. I had to Google who he was while I was reading.. oops!
Regardless, I was still invested and at about 18% I couldn’t put it down. It kept me guessing and I was caught between seeing what was coming and dreading it and loving it at the same time. This book was much more dark than the first and incredibly vivid and fleshed out. The pacing felt great and I never found myself wanting to just move through the story faster, even with multiple POVs.
I loved the addition of Lo and Coco and hope to see more of them in the next book. Their comedic relief was great, which was needed to read through everything Nizzara goes through. Speaking of our FMC, I still love her strength and fierce loyalty and how even in the darkest times she still shines empathy. *Spoiler* I don’t want to spoil too much but still want to touch on the MMC shift. I could sense it coming very early on and dreaded it. I loved Dae in the first book, and I feel a bit jilted that he was barely in this book. It felt anticlimactic after the story in book 1 and I felt like there needed to be more. It almost felt like these could be two separate stories instead of an extension because of how much he was removed from it. With that said, I did feel like the shift to Sorren as the MMC was believable and I ended up falling in love with his character and everything he does for Nizarra. It was raw and beautiful and heartbreaking. I was not surprised by the cliffhanger ending but now I can’t wait to read what’s next!
July 10, 2026
After the ending of Vesselless, I was fully prepared for Cortney to make Dagen and Nizzara suffer.
Dear reader, she certainly exceeded my expectations.
Merciless expands the world in interesting ways, raises the stakes, and throws enough twists, betrayals, and emotional turmoil at the characters to keep things moving. I was invested from the start, even if I did clock the big twist fairly early on. Honestly? It didn't really impact my enjoyment. Sometimes the fun isn't in what happens but in watching the characters slowly realise what's happening while you're sitting there like, "oh no."
Now for the thing that's inevitably going to divide readers: the romance.
*** Spoilers ahead ***
There's a major MMC shift in this book, and I know some readers are going to be devastated by that. Personally? I was surprisingly on board. Once the story started laying the groundwork, the direction made sense to me, and I appreciated that the characters handled the situation with a level of maturity that I can only describe as deeply unrealistic. Could never be me.
Did I find the resolution a little underwhelming? Yes.
Did I still enjoy it? Also yes.
What worked best for me was seeing the characters grapple with the consequences of their choices rather than relying on easy answers. The emotional conflict felt genuine, even when I wanted things to be messier.
And then there's that ending. Respectfully, Cortney, that was rude.
The book wraps up just enough to make you think you might get some closure before immediately reminding you that absolutely not, there is another book coming and you will be waiting for it.
Overall, I ended up enjoying Merciless just as much, if not more than Vesselless. The world got bigger, the stakes got higher, and while not every twist landed with maximum impact, I was thoroughly entertained throughout.
Dear reader, she certainly exceeded my expectations.
Merciless expands the world in interesting ways, raises the stakes, and throws enough twists, betrayals, and emotional turmoil at the characters to keep things moving. I was invested from the start, even if I did clock the big twist fairly early on. Honestly? It didn't really impact my enjoyment. Sometimes the fun isn't in what happens but in watching the characters slowly realise what's happening while you're sitting there like, "oh no."
Now for the thing that's inevitably going to divide readers: the romance.
*** Spoilers ahead ***
There's a major MMC shift in this book, and I know some readers are going to be devastated by that. Personally? I was surprisingly on board. Once the story started laying the groundwork, the direction made sense to me, and I appreciated that the characters handled the situation with a level of maturity that I can only describe as deeply unrealistic. Could never be me.
Did I find the resolution a little underwhelming? Yes.
Did I still enjoy it? Also yes.
What worked best for me was seeing the characters grapple with the consequences of their choices rather than relying on easy answers. The emotional conflict felt genuine, even when I wanted things to be messier.
And then there's that ending. Respectfully, Cortney, that was rude.
The book wraps up just enough to make you think you might get some closure before immediately reminding you that absolutely not, there is another book coming and you will be waiting for it.
Overall, I ended up enjoying Merciless just as much, if not more than Vesselless. The world got bigger, the stakes got higher, and while not every twist landed with maximum impact, I was thoroughly entertained throughout.
July 15, 2026
When the second book is somehow even better than the first, you know you’ve found a series that’s doing something special.
Merciless took everything I loved about Vesselless and turned the emotional dial all the way up. Did I figure out who Soren’s soulmate was? Yep. Did I care? Absolutely not. Because this story completely blindsided me in every other way. I thought I knew where it was going, and then Cortney L. Winn took the plot in an entirely different direction and I loved every single second of it.
This isn’t just a fantasy filled with betrayals, magic, and impossible choices. It’s a story about devotion in its rawest form. About loving someone so completely that there isn’t a sacrifice too great.
“I would crawl. I would kill. I would burn. For you.”
And then she somehow followed that up with:
“No price for your happiness will ever be too great. I’ll give you my soul when you seek refuge, my sword when you need one, my voice when yours fails, and my heart when yours is broken.”
Tell me how I’m supposed to recover from that.
Every relationship in this book feels earned. The betrayals hurt because the trust felt real. The yearning is relentless. And every revelation only made me more emotionally invested. By the time we get to:
“It was never pretend.”
…I was completely done for.
And then, because apparently Cortney L. Winn wanted to make sure I never emotionally recovered, she gave us this:
“You promised to make me bleed in that throne room, Princess. Don’t be a liar. Make me bleed your favorite color.”
The tension. The chemistry. The devotion. Perfection.
If the first book made me interested in this world, Merciless made me obsessed with it. It’s darker, more emotional, and somehow raises the stakes while deepening every relationship that mattered.
Now excuse me while I impatiently wait for the next book because I need answers and probably therapy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Merciless took everything I loved about Vesselless and turned the emotional dial all the way up. Did I figure out who Soren’s soulmate was? Yep. Did I care? Absolutely not. Because this story completely blindsided me in every other way. I thought I knew where it was going, and then Cortney L. Winn took the plot in an entirely different direction and I loved every single second of it.
This isn’t just a fantasy filled with betrayals, magic, and impossible choices. It’s a story about devotion in its rawest form. About loving someone so completely that there isn’t a sacrifice too great.
“I would crawl. I would kill. I would burn. For you.”
And then she somehow followed that up with:
“No price for your happiness will ever be too great. I’ll give you my soul when you seek refuge, my sword when you need one, my voice when yours fails, and my heart when yours is broken.”
Tell me how I’m supposed to recover from that.
Every relationship in this book feels earned. The betrayals hurt because the trust felt real. The yearning is relentless. And every revelation only made me more emotionally invested. By the time we get to:
“It was never pretend.”
…I was completely done for.
And then, because apparently Cortney L. Winn wanted to make sure I never emotionally recovered, she gave us this:
“You promised to make me bleed in that throne room, Princess. Don’t be a liar. Make me bleed your favorite color.”
The tension. The chemistry. The devotion. Perfection.
If the first book made me interested in this world, Merciless made me obsessed with it. It’s darker, more emotional, and somehow raises the stakes while deepening every relationship that mattered.
Now excuse me while I impatiently wait for the next book because I need answers and probably therapy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 14, 2026
After absolutely loving Vesseless, I couldn’t wait to dive into Merciless—and somehow, it exceeded every expectation I had.
If you haven’t read Vesseless yet, do yourself a favor and pick it up now. Trust me, you’re going to want to be caught up before Merciless releases.
The world-building is absolutely top-tier. Every setting felt vivid and intentional, creating a world that was immersive without ever feeling overwhelming. It’s the kind of fantasy that makes you want to keep reading “just one more chapter” because there’s always another layer waiting to be uncovered.
The character development is one of this book’s greatest strengths. Every relationship feels earned, and I found myself deeply invested in the characters’ journeys. The emotional connections, growth, and tension between the characters made it impossible not to become attached.
Just when I thought I knew where the story was headed, another twist completely caught me off guard. Time and time again, this book proved that it was always one step ahead of me, and I loved every second of it.
And let’s talk about the romance… the chemistry is undeniable, and the spice is perfection. Every intimate scene felt purposeful, adding to the emotional depth of the story instead of taking away from it.🥵🌶️
As an added bonus, the author created a Spotify playlist inspired by the book, and it made the reading experience even more immersive.
This series has completely earned a permanent place on my favorites shelf. If I could give Merciless more than five stars, I absolutely would—this is an infinite-star read for me. Now comes the hardest part: figuring out how I’m supposed to wait for the next book after that ending.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read and review an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If you haven’t read Vesseless yet, do yourself a favor and pick it up now. Trust me, you’re going to want to be caught up before Merciless releases.
The world-building is absolutely top-tier. Every setting felt vivid and intentional, creating a world that was immersive without ever feeling overwhelming. It’s the kind of fantasy that makes you want to keep reading “just one more chapter” because there’s always another layer waiting to be uncovered.
The character development is one of this book’s greatest strengths. Every relationship feels earned, and I found myself deeply invested in the characters’ journeys. The emotional connections, growth, and tension between the characters made it impossible not to become attached.
Just when I thought I knew where the story was headed, another twist completely caught me off guard. Time and time again, this book proved that it was always one step ahead of me, and I loved every second of it.
And let’s talk about the romance… the chemistry is undeniable, and the spice is perfection. Every intimate scene felt purposeful, adding to the emotional depth of the story instead of taking away from it.🥵🌶️
As an added bonus, the author created a Spotify playlist inspired by the book, and it made the reading experience even more immersive.
This series has completely earned a permanent place on my favorites shelf. If I could give Merciless more than five stars, I absolutely would—this is an infinite-star read for me. Now comes the hardest part: figuring out how I’m supposed to wait for the next book after that ending.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read and review an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 10, 2026
Thank you to Cortney L. Winn, Avon Books, Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for providing me with the eARC of Merciless! I read Vesselless a couple months ago and had been desperately longing for the next chapter in Nizzara’s story. If Vesselless was a five star read for me, then Merciless is without a shadow of a doubt a six star read! Let it be noted that this book is not for the faint of heart, but it is perfect for the lovers of dark and tragic romances.
Something that I absolutely appreciate is how in Vesselless and Merciless, Nizzarra’s character feels the same yet different, and I personally interpret it by viewing each book thus far as one of Nizzara’s lives. She undergoes many transformations in her second incarnation, yet one thing that has not changed is her boundless empathy for others. Despite everything she has endured, she does not want to give into her dark side, which could be done in the blink of an eye.
Nizzara’s relationship arc in this book has truly left my soul in shambles. I felt like I knew which romantic direction the plot was going in, which made it even more heartbreaking that Nizzara did not. Sorren’s story broke me in ways I never thought possible; the amount of horrors and trauma he endured to protect his soulmate was unimaginable. I do not think I have ever grieved this deeply for a fictional man I will never meet.
Needless to say, I wholeheartedly loved Merciless, even despite the sheer amount of emotional damage it caused me. I will now spend my days re-reading the series and longing for the continuation of Nizzara’s journey. Thank you again to Cortney, Avon Books, Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for providing me with the eARC of Merciless!
Something that I absolutely appreciate is how in Vesselless and Merciless, Nizzarra’s character feels the same yet different, and I personally interpret it by viewing each book thus far as one of Nizzara’s lives. She undergoes many transformations in her second incarnation, yet one thing that has not changed is her boundless empathy for others. Despite everything she has endured, she does not want to give into her dark side, which could be done in the blink of an eye.
Nizzara’s relationship arc in this book has truly left my soul in shambles. I felt like I knew which romantic direction the plot was going in, which made it even more heartbreaking that Nizzara did not. Sorren’s story broke me in ways I never thought possible; the amount of horrors and trauma he endured to protect his soulmate was unimaginable. I do not think I have ever grieved this deeply for a fictional man I will never meet.
Needless to say, I wholeheartedly loved Merciless, even despite the sheer amount of emotional damage it caused me. I will now spend my days re-reading the series and longing for the continuation of Nizzara’s journey. Thank you again to Cortney, Avon Books, Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for providing me with the eARC of Merciless!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 13, 2026
I am not sure there are words that could adequately describe Merciless. This book legitimately altered my brain chemistry. It is the epitome of emotional destruction that will rip your heart out over and over and over again. It is dark and heavy at such an intensely deep level, that there were times I felt like I was literally sucked into each page living every single moment. I had zero control over the leaking that came out of my eyes at 1230am. Which is the first time that has ever happened to me.
Nizarra’s journey through Vesselless was brutal and full of resilience and personal growth. In Merciless, what she endures, and her continued fight in the face of unbearable adversity left my jaw on the ground. In the midst of tremendous obstacles and pain, both mental and physical, she somehow shines with formidable strength and a wicked sense of humor. Without giving anything away, we also see more of Sorren...he is integral and his story....well I still haven't wrapped my head around it, or him...
Cortney’s writing is so beautifully devastating….somehow in the midst of immensely heavy subject lines, she intertwines goodness and humor in a way that will have you smiling, laughing, and in tears throughout the entire journey. The world gets more expansive in Merciless, the unique magic and character development perfectly and intricately woven into the storyline.
P.s. Amarantha might be dethroned….there’s a new evil gal in town and her name is Nexia.
Thank you Avon, Harper Voyage, Netgalley, and Cortney for this ARC. Merciless releases February 2, 2027. It’s available on Netgalley now!
Nizarra’s journey through Vesselless was brutal and full of resilience and personal growth. In Merciless, what she endures, and her continued fight in the face of unbearable adversity left my jaw on the ground. In the midst of tremendous obstacles and pain, both mental and physical, she somehow shines with formidable strength and a wicked sense of humor. Without giving anything away, we also see more of Sorren...he is integral and his story....well I still haven't wrapped my head around it, or him...
Cortney’s writing is so beautifully devastating….somehow in the midst of immensely heavy subject lines, she intertwines goodness and humor in a way that will have you smiling, laughing, and in tears throughout the entire journey. The world gets more expansive in Merciless, the unique magic and character development perfectly and intricately woven into the storyline.
P.s. Amarantha might be dethroned….there’s a new evil gal in town and her name is Nexia.
Thank you Avon, Harper Voyage, Netgalley, and Cortney for this ARC. Merciless releases February 2, 2027. It’s available on Netgalley now!
July 7, 2026
Merciless is the perfect title, because that is exactly what this book is. We are faced with the harsh brutality of evil and absolutely no punches are pulled. Despite the impossible circumstances our main characters find themselves in, there are moments of such selflessness, of gentleness and of kindness. Little glimmers find their way in, even in such darkness. Those glimmers light the way for friendship and trust to grow. Merciless shredded my heart multiple times, and I was raging or wrecked for most of the book. But…..beautiful things still persist amongst the horrors and love blooms like a deadly rose even when forbidden. Merciless is a tragically beautiful and emotionally devastating story. It isn’t all doom gloom though, I laughed out loud multiple times while reading and there were also innumerable “awww”s that escaped me. There are threads of a larger arc being woven throughout the series and I love where it is going and what it represents. There are also some big plot twists, I would not have guessed the direction this book would go, so buckle up! This is a darker book than Vesselless so you may want to review the trigger warnings. This isn’t the last book in the series and I have so many theories! Merciless is definitely one of those books that will be popping into my mind all the time. If you love emotional devastation and staring at the wall when you finish a book (and I know you do) you might just love this series. Thank you Cortney Winn, Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Merciless, all opinions are my own.
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