Love has revived an ancient war Jealousy has risen and torn lives apart And one prophecy demands the ultimate sacrifice
What if rewriting your destiny means that you must sacrifice the one you love? Serena St. Michael has forsaken her future—for him. Tristan Gallagher has renounced the throne—for her. The Vergina Sun prophecy has been fulfilled, but at what cost? Their love has renewed an ancient war. With Serena gone, will Tristan save her in time? Or will the dark army of Diablo Fairies descend upon the Royal Protector Academy, destroying the London clan’s legacy and ending the existence of the gargoyle race forever?
Nox is the final novel in the Royal Protector Academy series. This dangerously exciting and darkly romantic conclusion will take your breath away. It can be read as a stand-alone trilogy or after the bestselling Revelation series. Intended for mature readers (18+) due to language, mild violence, and sexual situations.
Randi Cooley Wilson is an award-winning, bestselling author of The Revelation Series, The Royal Protector Academy Novels, The Dark Soul Trilogy, and the upcoming Knightress Series. Randi's books have been featured on Good Morning America, British Glamour Magazine, USA Today's HEA Section, and in the Emmy's Gifting Suite. Her books range in genre and include contemporary romance, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance, for both young adult and new adult readers. For more on Randi, please visit her website, www.randicooleywilson.com.
It starts off right in the middle of the action, so to speak, right where the last book ended. However, I really wish that the author had taken a bit more time on this book before releasing it because the first half of the book made it a little hard to get into. I wasn't able to connect with the characters until the 2nd half of the book. That's not to say this book isn't good, because it is. We still see each character's core personality traits through-out the book. However, the book is titled Nox, and he was built up in the book, but his character just kind of fizzled out in a puff of anticlimactic smoke. I wish, as the basis of the book's title, we could have gotten to see what Nox was capable of. I feel like his character should have taken a more center-stage role, since the book is his name-sake.
Don't get me wrong, I have really enjoyed this series and I really wanted to love this book, but for me it just fell flat. Tristan and Serena's need to protect one another became tedious at some point for me, and I struggled to finish the book. As frustrated as I was with the ending, it also lead me to believe that there will either be a next book in the series or a spin-off. I'll be interested to see what is next for this gargoyle clan.
Randi Cooley Wilson has created the best character's in my literary world. I am sad to see the end has come, however thrilled with the final outcome of Nox and the Royal Protector Academy. The gargoyles and nymphs are truly like an extension of me and part of my world. I adore the life Randi has instilled in them. Serena and Tristan are fated to be together but have obstacles in their way of their happily ever after. The final book includes all of the London Clan of Protectors so I got to laugh and cry with some old friends while laughing and crying with Zander, Tristan, Serena & Magali. Nox is well balanced and brings justice to the end of the story with the gargoyle protectors. I do advise some tissue, as there are moments of heartache and then crying your eyes out with laughter too. Thank you Randi Cooley Wilson for bringing these amazing, multi faceted character's into my heart and their perspective realms will always feel like home to me!
I'm still in shock that it's over. What a beautiful ending to such an incredible series! These characters feel like they became part of my family. I have such a strong connection with each and every one of them. This author has a way of fascinating you with her brilliant mind and captivating stories. RPA has quickly become one of my favorite series! Nox had so many gut punching moments, I can even bring myself to describe all of the emotions that ran through me. Serena and Tristan may have been fated but it took all of their strength and determination to stay together. Zander was so hilarious! He became my favorite character from book 1! This book deserves trillions of stars for every heartfelt word that was put into it.
Fantastic end to the series. This definitely was even better than the original series. I loved Serena & Tristan & all the twists & turns of this last book.
So that epilogue; is there going to be another spin off?
Epic love story between Tristian and Serena. Lots of action, drama and funny moments. I would love to see a tv series made about the Gargoyle's Royal Clan.
I rated this book 4.5 Stars so I rounded it up to 5 Stars, I really enjoyed this book, and thought it was a great ending to the Royal Protector Academy Series. The sh*t has hit the fan, Tristan renounced his claim on the Woodland Realm throne in order to be with Serena. That means that Zander, his brother is the rightful heir to the Woodland Realm. Even though he’s not blood related his is still Tristan’s brother, and Ophelia’s son. Tristan believes his blood is tainted since he has darkness from his gargoyle linage as he’s Gage Gallagher’s biological son. He’s taken the temporary Chancellor’s position at the Academy since Freya m*rdered Henry.
Tristan notices that something is up with Serena, at moments see seems extremely cold especially looking into her eyes. Tristan calls his brother Zander for help, as if anyone can annoy the sh*t out of Serena and get a proper reaction it’s Zander. She’ll especially be angry at Zander for ditching her best friend Magali since he has duties in the Woodland Realm so he hasn’t been back in awhile. It doesn’t take Zander long to realise that what Tristan says is true, and Freya has used dark magic to cloak herself as Serena and escaped the Black Circle of Witches with Maria, and Tristan’s maid’s help who has been spying on him for years, and reporting to Freya. She was also the one dr*gged Serena using Aconite. All I can say is I wouldn’t want to wrong Tristan or Zander as they protect those they love with everything they have.
I love how Tristan always seem to go to Gage when he needs help. I enjoyed them slowly becoming friends throughout this book, which is shocking considering how much of a messed up place both Gage and Tristan were at the start of this Series. Man, it was heartbreaking seeing how lost Tristan is when he can’t feel Serena through their bond, and can’t find her anywhere. It was horrible hearing what Serena went through while being held captive by Asmodeus, all for revenge for his mate Lady Finnea being k*lled. I totally loved how crazy the London Clan is, they totally crack me up, especially Callum and Abby. I loved the epilogue and I’m really looking forward to reading Tristan and Serena’s son Striker and Umbria’s story when it’s released later this year. I’d definitely recommend this, book, series, universe and author to everyone.
Years of love, lust, loss and lunacy; tales of good versus evil and bad ass heroines, mixed with broody and hot protectors that have kept us warm at night, and made our blood run cold at the epic moments…
It’s an epic conclusion.
No, that’s not all I will tell you about Nox by Randi Cooley Wilson. But I also have no plans to give anything away, so I will do my best to share the vibes of the story – without the details.
Wilson’s Royal Protectors have enthralled us since the first book in the original series – Revelation. As this spinoff series about the children of those first works, we find that real love can be tested, but it cannot be destroyed. The bonds of family, faith and forgiveness can delineate us, but they can also unite us.
Will things work out for Tristan and his gargoyle princess, Serena? Will they get the happily ever after that we all think they deserve? Or will they, in an effort to protect one another, destroy one another? That’s the thing about love, isn’t it? The very thing that sustains us can just as easily kill us.
This final story brings together not only the Royal Protector Academy crew but also the London clan, helping us to say goodbye to a beloved series with an epic finale.
Wilson sweeps us into the story from the first words on Page 1. We are forced to become an unwilling (or willing?) bystander to the emotional devastation of loss and emptiness. Tristan’s pain is palpable, his anger tangible. Likewise, Serena makes choices in an effort to protect him that can ultimately doom him.
By giving into the storyline, we are swept across imaginative realms and into the darkest corners of our hearts where we let evil win every day. Wilson ensures you need for Xanax and wine with every twist and turn of the story as alliances are tested, new bonds formed and Callan makes cookies… lots of them. But love is the ultimate – worth every sorrow and sacrifice.
As for how it ends, I was both surprised and pleased. The final chapter closes with a satisfying thud – a little broken and battered but better for it.
I received this eARC from Red Coat Publishing and the author. This is my honest review.
I am going straight into my thoughts without doing a synopsis overview.
Serena and Tristan are two of the most stubborn characters I've ever met, and I have definitely had my fair share of stubborn characters. I wanted to strangle them both because they just won't communicate with one another! Seriously, if they would have just talked to each other about what they were planning, life would have been so much better and this book wouldn't have taken so much time going around in circles.
But that doesn't mean I hated the book. In fact, I LOVED it! It could have done without so much drama, but then how would that have been any fun, right?
Both Serena and Tristan had their hearts in the right place, and they both had excellent plans. But because they weren't cluing the other one of their ideas, they kept screwing everything up.
The back story about the side characters got a bit convoluted, but I was able to figure it all out to make the story flow better and understand what was happening.
Overall, I really love this series, I love the characters, and I loved the ending. I can't wait to see how the next part goes, cause I'm going to guess that there is more from this author about this world after that ending.
For all of those who have read this series - you are going to love this ending.
For all of those who haven't read this series - you desperately need to get all three and devour them like I have just done in the past few days. You won't regret it!
Now off to find more books by this author and get sucked into her fan world :D
Once upon a time I started this series on book 2, don’t question me as to why, I quickly remedied that and started at the very beginning of the entire series. When a person is a book reviewer, like I am, I am lucky to be able to get to read books before they are released. The downside to that is trying to gather the thoughts you have when you are reading the book. You try to come up with words that would mean something meaningful about the book. Most people probably think that being a reviewer is easy. It isn’t at all. When we read books with this caliber of writing it is very difficult to write a review that is worthy of the book. That is why it is hard to write this review. There are no words that would to this book justice.
Randi has written a book that will leave you speechless. Your words are replaced with tears and smiles. From the beginning of the series to the very last Words that are on the page, Randi leaves you feeling satisfied. You have no questions left and you have a sense of completeness.
Nox is the final book in the Royal Protectors Academy series. This book is packed full of mystery and intrigue. You start at the beginning and once you get to the end you have a need to go back and re-read all of the series again. But this time you start with The Revelation series. Because that is where you get the greatness that is her gargoyle world. Then you end with the Royal Protector Academy series. I love this series, finish it now!
The journey of Tristian and Serena over the course of the three RPA books was a beautiful one and Randi could not have done a better job concluding the series than she did with Nox. Each book in the series just kept getting better and better; however, this finale outshined them all.
She made us feel all of it! Laughter, pain, intense love, pride, fear as to what was going to happen next, so many emotions rolled into one novel. But the ending! That ending was one of the most beautifully depicted endings to a series I have ever read. She just keeps getting better and better.
Looking for a series that will get you absolutely hooked within a matter of 2-3 pages? Choose this one. Looking for a series that has you become emotionally tied to the characters and feel a connection to each and everyone of them? Choose this one. Looking for a series that has brilliant writing and will cause you to laugh out loud and then sprout tears the next? Choose this one. I promise you, you will not regret it.
Hands down, you cannot go wrong reading anything (I mean ANYTHING) Randi writes. My only concern now is how am I going to read anything else that will compare to this series?!
Read it, read it, read it!! But I would start from the very beginning (Rev series) where it all started with the girl destined to save it all and the sexy protector who was destined to save her.
I am so thankful for authors who write HEAs, and Randi never lets me down. I don't want to ruin anything for anyone so thats all I will say about that. Tristan and Serena's story is complicated, and schmexy and sometimes its frustrating as hell! ;) A time or two I wanted to shake them both and just say 'Will you both just work together and stop trying to protect each other?!?!' but those are growing pains my friends and these characters are still young and had a lot to learn. I am happy to say that by the end, I was happily hugging them both…..annnnnnnnd mayyyybe I was side eyeing Zander a bit…maybe, ok, yup…I totally was. Sorry Tristan but Zander stole my heart in this series. I love when that happens, how an author can make you fall for the main characters but has created such amazing supporting ones that they end up stealing the show…and your heart! Well, Zander has done it just like Gage did in the Revelation series. And I want for both of them to get their HEAs no matter how complicated and twisty they get! But as for Raindrop (*sigh* every time he called her that my heart fluttered) and Mr. darkness meets light, Tristan, I adore them and hope we get sneak peeks of them in the future as we hopefully get more of this beloved gargoyle universe RCW has created.
So, love/hate is too strong ... so I think its better to say I have a real like / dislike for this book. I've enjoyed The Royal Protector Academy overall. I liked the characters and world building. I thought this installment was even better than the preceding Revelation series. Its epic, romantic and full of adventure.
Yet, I swear as good as Randi Cooley Wilson is at giving us these interesting books she also overdoses on words like "end my existence." I think in Revelation it was "every fiber of my being." I just wanted to roll my eyes after a while because those show up so much. I can appreciate romantic declarations, but goodness give it a break because it loses something after you use it so much.
Also, the plot was sort of lackluster in the grand scheme of things. The series had a good strong start and sort of didn't deliver all that I had hoped in the end.
I’m not quite sure I understand how Randi did it. But here we are. At the end of a gargoyle era. And as much as I want to hate her for this story ending, I love her that much more for sharing it with us. This final chapter, in my eyes, was the perfect ending to this series. It felt real and full and balanced. Sarcasm and wit balance drama and struggle. Each character is flawed and beautiful and relatable somehow.
Randi, if ever we should meet, I will hug you (if my introverted self can get over the shock) and then probably beg for a “where are they now” update. Just in case you have more to share. Here’s to your continued success. This book/series was a beautiful way to become one of your readers.
I cannot believe this is the end of the series! I have been a huge fan of this author for years & had the pleasure to finally meet her this last year at Penned Con!
"My throat constricts, my lungs seize, and my heart soars because it hits me hard that I love this intelligent, attractive, vulnerable warrior. With everything I am. And I will destroy anyone or anything that tries to hurt her."
Nox is the final book in the RPA series for Tristan and Serena's story. The author brought out some major emotional twists that brought ugly tears to my eyes. If you haven't heard of this author, start out with the Revelation series (5 books) first before diving into RPA series (3 books). You will not regret it! I will always cherish this series and reread it as much as possible.
What a wonderful read! Randi has done justice to these characters. What a rollercoaster of emotions this book took me through. I cried happy tears, sad tears, had plenty of laughs and hey, yes... the St Michael's are "quirky".
This was the perfect ending to Serena and Tristan's story as well as all the St. Michael's one. The story flowed beautifully and it just won't let you stop reading.
I've fallen in love with the world Randi has created and be sure they're something you can go back to again and again.
A chapter has come to an end but what a ride it was. I loved it!
This book just like the whole RPA series was a real blast. I love all the witty banter between characters. Some of the stuff these characters get up to and say will have you laughing. Also at times your heart will be ripped out. You feel so desperate for things to work out for them. The romance is heart warming and steamy.Randi Cooley Wilson is a genius. She has a great way of describing her worlds so well you can see them come to life in your mind. Although this was a great end I still find myself wanting more.
I'm still in shock that it's over. What a beautiful ending to such an incredible series! T I have such a strong connection with each and every one of them. This author has a way of fascinating you with her brilliant mind and captivating stories.
Nox had so many gut punching moments, I ran the gamut from tears to laughter and back again. Serena and Tristan may have been fated but it took all of their strength and determination to stay together. I can't wait to see if we get a story on Striker next!
The start of this book is so heartbreaking. I hate what Tristan and Serena are going through, and I couldnt have imagined what making a deal with Nox was going to mean. I did get frustrated when both of them kept doing things in the name of love and protection but woukdnt tell each other so this led to a real big mess. Their love story is as wonderful and tragic as Ashers and Eves. This story is action packed, romantic, sad, and beautiful but be prepared to have tissues next to you. I love the epilogue and can't wait for more stories involving al of these characters.
So ok... I read this sieres over the weekend all three books. Mind you I have three kids and a husband to keep alive also so I could justhold up in a room and read from start to finish.... This I do believe is one of my favorite outof the three books... It will make you want to yell amd throw it out the window. But at the same time you dont want to be you just have to find out whats next kind of thing.... I did cry and get mad but it was all worth the read and anger and level glaring at the pages lol....
Wow! What an epic conclusion to this incredible series! I am a HUGE fan of Randi’s writing and her books and she definitely does not disappoint. If possible, I fell more in love with the characters...they made me laugh, made me cry and want to throw my kindle across the room. You will definitely devour this book as I did and will not be sorry you decided to read the series. The only downside is that it is all over. I look forward to what is next!
The end of RPA! I loved how this entire series was written. It was awesome getting a few parts from all the St. Michael's clan. How fierce Tristan's love for Serena is and how the both of them go back to back to save one another. Zander was the best. He brought such humor to the story. Every part with Gage in it I was wanting more. I cant wait for his story to come unfolded. I am sad to see the end of the St. Micahels. There was a part where we all ugly cried it was that good.
Wow!! What an amazing finale to this fantastic series. I really did not want this series to end, and hope there’s plans to continue with the newly introduced striker at the end of NOX! I honestly think I could read about these characters forever. The forever “die for you” kind of love the main characters share is in a word EPIC! The writing is flawless and makes it so easy to follow the genius story line! This is a definite must read for all!
I have to give it to Randi Cooley-Wilson. I fell in love with the Revelation series first then of course the RPA series. This finale is epic. I laughed. I cried. I laughed until I cried. Only Randi can pull a series and it’s spin off into one AMAZING ending. Tristan and Serena’s story might be over, but there is definitely room for another epic love story to be told. ;)
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Of course, Nox, does not disappoint!! Randi Cooley Wilson is a phenomenal writer and engrossed you in a story and it’s characters. Tristan and Serena were amazing separate, but even more so together. It was also awesome to get to have so much of the whole St. Michael clan (especially my favorite, Asher). An awesome trilogy that will leave you with a smile!!
By the Grace!!! Randi did it again! Loved every moment of it and as usual Randi does not disappoint. The story line has a good movement and keeps you glued tho the screen, the conclusion of the RPA come with a punch and makes you second guess about the finale but what a finale it was.
A beautiful way to end the RPA series. I have never wanted a series NOT to end as much as I did reading NOX. I loved it!! Zander and Callan are hilarious. They need to have a book all of their own. Tristan and Serena fight for what they want. Protect what is theirs. At any cost. I will miss reading more of the gargoyle world Randi has written, but look forward to her other future books.
What an amazing ending to the Royal Protection Academy series! Nox has it all! I can’t even believe that the story ends here! I need more gargoyle protectors! I’m just about ready for Stryker’s story! The ending to Tristan and Serena’s story will forever be of the epic kind!
This was a real bitter sweet, it’s the end 😩 I loved it although it wasn’t as epic as Asher and Eve I still enjoyed Tristan and Serena as a story. There was some LOL moments and Zander proved to be a big part in this book which is great coz he’s a fantastic character. It also left open some possibilities for new stories in the future, I especially felt a live grow for Nox xx