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Dark Chains: Third Link
Some chains are forged of iron.
Some are forged of love.
The third and final link in the Dark Chains trilogy.
Some are forged of love.
The third and final link in the Dark Chains trilogy.
- GenresRomanceParanormal
397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 4, 2026
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July 8, 2026
🤗🫣🤗
More Drova and Pavel, please! I love her love of books and the idea of her living a romance.
The Eight stepping away and giving Yaaf his own mind and a room to explore his own feelings was growth, considering that they wanted to explore love through Dimitri.
The way they bonded and consoled each other during heartbreak and shared emotional experiences, however, have simply give the collective and brotherhood new meaning.
I want more character development because I want to see these guys find love, but I think we're so close to the end. I don't think we're gonna get that.
So for the clan to have double crossed after they put so much energy and you're trying to help so many. Kian is just exhausting sometimes! Even with the 8, helping them side by side riskin' it all his cynicism couldn't stand.
Khiann is on his way to Annani finally. This should be interesting.
Considering a Navah is about to be the first immortal to have a divorce since hades.
More Drova and Pavel, please! I love her love of books and the idea of her living a romance.
The Eight stepping away and giving Yaaf his own mind and a room to explore his own feelings was growth, considering that they wanted to explore love through Dimitri.
The way they bonded and consoled each other during heartbreak and shared emotional experiences, however, have simply give the collective and brotherhood new meaning.
I want more character development because I want to see these guys find love, but I think we're so close to the end. I don't think we're gonna get that.
So for the clan to have double crossed after they put so much energy and you're trying to help so many. Kian is just exhausting sometimes! Even with the 8, helping them side by side riskin' it all his cynicism couldn't stand.
Khiann is on his way to Annani finally. This should be interesting.
Considering a Navah is about to be the first immortal to have a divorce since hades.
July 6, 2026
Love this series!
I have read many series where after the third or fourth book, you get bored with the repetitive plots. Not this series! I love how this series develops characters and is constantly evolving. Bringing in new issues to be dealt with and bringing characters together who don’t necessarily seem like they should be together, until they do. There are so many different people with different experiences. Once a person has entered the scene and their story is played out, they aren’t forgotten! This latest book mentioned someone I had forgotten about and reminded me there is more mystery to unfold,
I can’t wait to see how the 8 enhanced fit into the grand scheme and how/if they will help the clan. And Khiann better be in one of those crates, and be the same as Annani remembers him!
I have read many series where after the third or fourth book, you get bored with the repetitive plots. Not this series! I love how this series develops characters and is constantly evolving. Bringing in new issues to be dealt with and bringing characters together who don’t necessarily seem like they should be together, until they do. There are so many different people with different experiences. Once a person has entered the scene and their story is played out, they aren’t forgotten! This latest book mentioned someone I had forgotten about and reminded me there is more mystery to unfold,
I can’t wait to see how the 8 enhanced fit into the grand scheme and how/if they will help the clan. And Khiann better be in one of those crates, and be the same as Annani remembers him!
July 5, 2026
The clan finally goes to the island to dig out the chests while there complications ensue. Dave is taking in their own mission to get the women in the enclosure and leave the island. They discover the clan and offer their help. More issues occur that take both the clan and Dave to be able to complete their separate plans. There is a lot of tension and excitement that keep you holding your breath and hoping for everything to work out. Isabel knows how to weave so many surprises, twists and turns in her stories that are so rewarding. This book delivered them all.
July 9, 2026
Peach Rating
P: 5/5
E: 5/5
A: 4/5
C: 5/5
H: 5/5
24/25 (4.8 stars)
The plot was so good! I was absolutely riveted and ended up staying up all night reading it. I couldn't put it down. I really loved Sulha and found her a lot more compelling than some of the other heroines. I loved the dynamic with her son and watching her come to terms with her friends state of being. I am also so so excited to see Annani be reunited with her love. Even if it's a long recovery process for him. I feel it will be something her 2 sisters can definitely help her through. I'm also really glad the scientists are there too. Petrov please don't die! You gotta transition! I can't wait for the next one. To see how Drova's cute romance is coming along, and all the others as well. I kind of am hoping the one who has the little sister Bianca ends up with the teacher. Since she loves children so much, but i guess we'll have to wait and see in August.
P: 5/5
E: 5/5
A: 4/5
C: 5/5
H: 5/5
24/25 (4.8 stars)
The plot was so good! I was absolutely riveted and ended up staying up all night reading it. I couldn't put it down. I really loved Sulha and found her a lot more compelling than some of the other heroines. I loved the dynamic with her son and watching her come to terms with her friends state of being. I am also so so excited to see Annani be reunited with her love. Even if it's a long recovery process for him. I feel it will be something her 2 sisters can definitely help her through. I'm also really glad the scientists are there too. Petrov please don't die! You gotta transition! I can't wait for the next one. To see how Drova's cute romance is coming along, and all the others as well. I kind of am hoping the one who has the little sister Bianca ends up with the teacher. Since she loves children so much, but i guess we'll have to wait and see in August.
July 5, 2026
Love that defies the odds!!!
To say, I can’t wait for the next book to come out is an understatement! This one was heart stopping action, and a love story that has all kinds of twist and turns. The Eight finally fulfill, their deepest desire, which is to escape the island. Taking with them 10 women from the enclosure and two children make this journey more than exciting. The promise of love that defies normal boundaries keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you want excitement, this is definitely a book for you!
To say, I can’t wait for the next book to come out is an understatement! This one was heart stopping action, and a love story that has all kinds of twist and turns. The Eight finally fulfill, their deepest desire, which is to escape the island. Taking with them 10 women from the enclosure and two children make this journey more than exciting. The promise of love that defies normal boundaries keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you want excitement, this is definitely a book for you!
July 7, 2026
Wonderful
I am so excited to this close i hope the other 7 are able to find love along with the other women wouldn't be wonderful is Sullah mom found love with one of the guardians along with the women but Arezoo mom and aunts need to find ❤️ also and most of all that Annanis love returns to her and Navuh stops being the bad guy and they rescue the other women and children and also rescue the women of the brothel. I hope the other immortals in stasis with Khiann are brought out of stasis. I can't wait for the next book.
I am so excited to this close i hope the other 7 are able to find love along with the other women wouldn't be wonderful is Sullah mom found love with one of the guardians along with the women but Arezoo mom and aunts need to find ❤️ also and most of all that Annanis love returns to her and Navuh stops being the bad guy and they rescue the other women and children and also rescue the women of the brothel. I hope the other immortals in stasis with Khiann are brought out of stasis. I can't wait for the next book.
July 8, 2026
Fantastic series!
This series has been by far the best book series I have read to date! The character development is amazing! I absolutely have loved every single book! My hope is that before the series ends the author will wrap up some of the happenings with previous characters. I'm wondering what's happening with Peter and Marina...will loving him extend her life? What about the other Gods that are searching for more pods? I hope the author ties up all of the lose ends before the series is complete. Regardless, an incredible series!
This series has been by far the best book series I have read to date! The character development is amazing! I absolutely have loved every single book! My hope is that before the series ends the author will wrap up some of the happenings with previous characters. I'm wondering what's happening with Peter and Marina...will loving him extend her life? What about the other Gods that are searching for more pods? I hope the author ties up all of the lose ends before the series is complete. Regardless, an incredible series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Dark Chains: Third Link, Book 109 of the Children of the Gods series by Isabell Lucas @itlucas_author - You must read this book serial in order from book 1!
OMG! This 3rd book about Yaaf & Sullha and the chests! Yikes! SO FREAKING GOOD! Tropes: Contemporary, Paranormal (Gods/Goddesses/Aliens), Male/Female, OMG! Khiann’s Chest Survives The Collapse, Can/Will Yaaf Separate Himself From Dave, Overall Storyline Arc For The Series & A Cliffhanger For Continuing This Serial!
OMG! This 3rd book about Yaaf & Sullha and the chests! Yikes! SO FREAKING GOOD! Tropes: Contemporary, Paranormal (Gods/Goddesses/Aliens), Male/Female, OMG! Khiann’s Chest Survives The Collapse, Can/Will Yaaf Separate Himself From Dave, Overall Storyline Arc For The Series & A Cliffhanger For Continuing This Serial!
Review of advance copy received from Author
OMGOSH, I feel like I have been waiting for this for so long! Things are moving so fast and loose ends are getting tied up. I think Losham is not going to know which way to turn when the dust settles. I almost feel a tiny bit sorry for him.
Seems that the Mordth worshiping mothers in the enclosure just couldn’t wait to tell the guards that some of the ladies and a couple of kids went missing, then it all broke loose and Losham put the island on shut down and then …..
HOLY CRACKERS!
Seems that the Mordth worshiping mothers in the enclosure just couldn’t wait to tell the guards that some of the ladies and a couple of kids went missing, then it all broke loose and Losham put the island on shut down and then …..
HOLY CRACKERS!
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July 4, 2026
Exciting and full of hope and approaching joy!
We've been racing together on a hopeful journey falling in love with an extraordinary world Lucas has created. This has truly been a ride that has allowed a deep meaningful experience to bring hope, joy, love and thrill into our hearts and souls. I will be ever thankful and trust her imagination. It's got it all and we submerged within as any author would want us to. Excellent work cannot wait for the next!
We've been racing together on a hopeful journey falling in love with an extraordinary world Lucas has created. This has truly been a ride that has allowed a deep meaningful experience to bring hope, joy, love and thrill into our hearts and souls. I will be ever thankful and trust her imagination. It's got it all and we submerged within as any author would want us to. Excellent work cannot wait for the next!
July 4, 2026
Hang on!
The third installment of the latest trilogy is by far the best of the three! Makes the wait so much worse for the next book. Escaping from the island is so intense and filled with so much trauma and drama that I was on pins and needles the whole time. If you have loved the series up to this point, then you are going to die to read this book. But the next 3 are going to be bomb and I'm excited for the blow up!
The third installment of the latest trilogy is by far the best of the three! Makes the wait so much worse for the next book. Escaping from the island is so intense and filled with so much trauma and drama that I was on pins and needles the whole time. If you have loved the series up to this point, then you are going to die to read this book. But the next 3 are going to be bomb and I'm excited for the blow up!
June 16, 2026
WOW!!!! What a book! Action packed and unbelievable. Honestly I was so mad at the author at a certain point but I got over it quickly. If you’re not reading this series you are soooooo missing out. I know it’s a lot of books but I promise they’re short and 100% worth it.
I received the book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I received the book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
July 4, 2026
There is a lot of action in this one, as things don't go as planned. Yaaf & Sullha progress, and things move along quickly towards the end, leaving you on the edge of your seat. An unexpected twist left me a bit worried for a minute there, but she always comes through to bring it all together. Read this series if you haven't already. So good!
July 4, 2026
Devoured another one in a few hours
I love that this series continues on but hate that I have to wait for the next chapters. The ongoing story and characters are so creative and amazing that I can’t believe there are 109 of them. Can’t wait for August to find out what the fates have in store for them all
I love that this series continues on but hate that I have to wait for the next chapters. The ongoing story and characters are so creative and amazing that I can’t believe there are 109 of them. Can’t wait for August to find out what the fates have in store for them all
July 4, 2026
loved it!!!!!
I loved it. This one such a great read. Kept me in the edge of my seat the whole time. I’m glad Amanda and name a were with ANNANI and we are going into here story. I was also the story was improving for Drova I like her. This story does keep me hooked and I hope there are more to come for some of the other characters in Scotland.
I loved it. This one such a great read. Kept me in the edge of my seat the whole time. I’m glad Amanda and name a were with ANNANI and we are going into here story. I was also the story was improving for Drova I like her. This story does keep me hooked and I hope there are more to come for some of the other characters in Scotland.
July 5, 2026
well
We’ve known khiann was alive since the fates novella written in 2022 and have waited. The crates were found in book 100 and it’s taken 9 books to get the crates. By all means please focus on all the new people and leave us hanging for how many more books till we even know if Khiann is there🤷♀️. Dangle the fates some more and stretch it out ok.
We’ve known khiann was alive since the fates novella written in 2022 and have waited. The crates were found in book 100 and it’s taken 9 books to get the crates. By all means please focus on all the new people and leave us hanging for how many more books till we even know if Khiann is there🤷♀️. Dangle the fates some more and stretch it out ok.
July 6, 2026
Emotional Rollercoaster
Man I just love this series! One minute you’ll laugh, the next second you’ll get mad and then tears start to fall. The wait is almost over. Yaaf has grown despite the collective, Sullha is learning how to love, and Annani is one step closer to getting her husband back. I can’t wait for the next episode.
Man I just love this series! One minute you’ll laugh, the next second you’ll get mad and then tears start to fall. The wait is almost over. Yaaf has grown despite the collective, Sullha is learning how to love, and Annani is one step closer to getting her husband back. I can’t wait for the next episode.
July 8, 2026
Brilliant Series
Dark Chains: Third Link (Children Of The Gods Book 109) by I T Lucas. The time has come for The Clann to rescue Khiann and his 4 companions from the Doomers island. Not everything goes as planed but, with improvisation, they get everyone they came for off the island.
Dark Chains: Third Link (Children Of The Gods Book 109) by I T Lucas. The time has come for The Clann to rescue Khiann and his 4 companions from the Doomers island. Not everything goes as planed but, with improvisation, they get everyone they came for off the island.
July 15, 2026
5 stars !
Every time I read one of I.T. Lucas's books I tell myself it can't get any better ; but then I'm holding my breath till the next book comes out . I am truly in love with this series and the other series that have been started that bring the characters from this series to the next .
Every time I read one of I.T. Lucas's books I tell myself it can't get any better ; but then I'm holding my breath till the next book comes out . I am truly in love with this series and the other series that have been started that bring the characters from this series to the next .
July 5, 2026
This book was like riding a roller coaster.
There is so much going on the island. This is by far the best book in the series. Well worth the read . Plus the side characters storylines are fantastic . Navuh has himself a little pout . I loved every single word . This book is worth every minute you spend reading it.
There is so much going on the island. This is by far the best book in the series. Well worth the read . Plus the side characters storylines are fantastic . Navuh has himself a little pout . I loved every single word . This book is worth every minute you spend reading it.
July 6, 2026
incredibly exciting
All 109 books have been great but I think this has been the most exciting so many twists and turns in the escape and now Khiann is coming home a new trilogy of what awaits and more pairings hopefully with escaped woman and the guardians and hopefully a bright fulfilling future for the eight they deserve it
All 109 books have been great but I think this has been the most exciting so many twists and turns in the escape and now Khiann is coming home a new trilogy of what awaits and more pairings hopefully with escaped woman and the guardians and hopefully a bright fulfilling future for the eight they deserve it
July 4, 2026
Beautiful
Beautiful ending to this trilogy. All the pieces the come together. A few kinks in the plans but the contingency plans worked and the clan pulled off the great escape. So well written with emotional ups and downs that I will cherish.
Beautiful ending to this trilogy. All the pieces the come together. A few kinks in the plans but the contingency plans worked and the clan pulled off the great escape. So well written with emotional ups and downs that I will cherish.
July 4, 2026
Hardship, hope and love conquers suspension and doubt.
A leap of faith in a future not even dream of before. Even with some doubt about the execution of the plan for escape, will she be able to overcome his new altered reality?
A leap of faith in a future not even dream of before. Even with some doubt about the execution of the plan for escape, will she be able to overcome his new altered reality?
July 4, 2026
Actioned packed
This is the last book for Yaaf and Sullha and it is action packed. My heart was in my throat during parts of this book. I could not put it down. So much going on and I am very curious what the next book will bring. I can't wait.
This is the last book for Yaaf and Sullha and it is action packed. My heart was in my throat during parts of this book. I could not put it down. So much going on and I am very curious what the next book will bring. I can't wait.
July 5, 2026
One of the best in the series.
No spoilers here. But this book moved along quickly, with a few twists and turns and had me holding my breath for a few minutes.
Definitely a must read!
No spoilers here. But this book moved along quickly, with a few twists and turns and had me holding my breath for a few minutes.
Definitely a must read!
July 6, 2026
Finally!
I had been feeling like the story was dragging a bit but this one definitely picked up the action and the storyline that has been brewing for the last few books. Excited for the next chapter and hopefully it keeps moving in a positive direction.
I had been feeling like the story was dragging a bit but this one definitely picked up the action and the storyline that has been brewing for the last few books. Excited for the next chapter and hopefully it keeps moving in a positive direction.
July 9, 2026
Wow, just wow
This is one of the most exciting books in the series. The twists and turns are great and don't linger on forever. Problems occur and then solved. I can't wait for the next book.
This is one of the most exciting books in the series. The twists and turns are great and don't linger on forever. Problems occur and then solved. I can't wait for the next book.
July 13, 2026
Spectacular
One of the best so far. Love the enhanced men especially number 1. I kept thinking something is going to happen and the won’t make it but all is well. Can’t wait for 110
One of the best so far. Love the enhanced men especially number 1. I kept thinking something is going to happen and the won’t make it but all is well. Can’t wait for 110
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loved this book, lots of drama and some answers we been waiting for. Can’t wait for the next 3!!!
July 8, 2026
Woah!
First, I’d like to start off by recommending you read this book with no interruptions. Once you start this book, you will not want to put it down until the last page. This is the book that I have been waiting a year for, but it was totally worth it!! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
First, I’d like to start off by recommending you read this book with no interruptions. Once you start this book, you will not want to put it down until the last page. This is the book that I have been waiting a year for, but it was totally worth it!! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
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