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The Messenger Chronicles #5
Her Dark Legion
A Paranormal Space Fantasy
“I’ve come too far to surrender now…”
Eledan’s nightmare has been unleashed upon the worlds and with Oberon gone, only the messenger crew stand in its way.
Kellee, Talen, Sirius, Sota, and Kesh. Together, they are stronger, but there are forces on Faerie who do not want the worlds saved, forces that would see the Messenger and her crew torn apart.
Queen to Faerie’s new king, Messenger and more to the saru, lover to some and a weapon to others, but who is Kesh Lasota really? A guiding light or an unwitting puppet?
Answers are coming.
The time for lies has passed.
And Kesh will soon learn some battles can’t be won alone.
The mind-blowing Messenger Chronicles comes to its explosive conclusion in Her Dark Legion. Pre-order now at the special reduced price.
Series Reading Order:
Shoot the Messenger, #1
Game of Lies, #2
The Nightshade's Touch, #3
Prince of Dreams, #4
Her Dark Legion, #5
“I’ve come too far to surrender now…”
Eledan’s nightmare has been unleashed upon the worlds and with Oberon gone, only the messenger crew stand in its way.
Kellee, Talen, Sirius, Sota, and Kesh. Together, they are stronger, but there are forces on Faerie who do not want the worlds saved, forces that would see the Messenger and her crew torn apart.
Queen to Faerie’s new king, Messenger and more to the saru, lover to some and a weapon to others, but who is Kesh Lasota really? A guiding light or an unwitting puppet?
Answers are coming.
The time for lies has passed.
And Kesh will soon learn some battles can’t be won alone.
The mind-blowing Messenger Chronicles comes to its explosive conclusion in Her Dark Legion. Pre-order now at the special reduced price.
Series Reading Order:
Shoot the Messenger, #1
Game of Lies, #2
The Nightshade's Touch, #3
Prince of Dreams, #4
Her Dark Legion, #5
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2019
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Pippa DaCosta
79 books1,559 followersTwo-time DragonCon Finalist & Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award semi-finalist--- "Wait a second. Let's cut to the chase. I write kick-ass urban fantasy & sci-fi novels with conflicted characters, breathless action, and no-holds-barred dialogue. My books may not leave you feeling all fluffy and warm inside, but they will excite you. There will be plot-twists, angst, probably a few dead bodies, and very likely your favorite character will turn out to be the bad guy. Don't say I didn't warn you..."
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June 7, 2019
IT'S OUT FOLKS
I love this series so much I can't believe it's over! ;'(
This is the most intelligent, thoughtful, and realistic reverse harem series I have EVER read, and that's counting all the fae in space. All of the characters are so complex, they each grew and developed so much since book one. As a bonus, in Her Dark Legion the whole gang finally loves and trusts each other completely, and it made me so happy to see them work as a unit.
This last installment in the Messenger Chronicles wraps up the series, but it's gonna stay with me for a while :') I hope all my RH-loving friends read it and see how amazing this genre can actually be when thought and heart is put into the characters and the plot. This one's a keeper!!
I love this series so much I can't believe it's over! ;'(
This is the most intelligent, thoughtful, and realistic reverse harem series I have EVER read, and that's counting all the fae in space. All of the characters are so complex, they each grew and developed so much since book one. As a bonus, in Her Dark Legion the whole gang finally loves and trusts each other completely, and it made me so happy to see them work as a unit.
This last installment in the Messenger Chronicles wraps up the series, but it's gonna stay with me for a while :') I hope all my RH-loving friends read it and see how amazing this genre can actually be when thought and heart is put into the characters and the plot. This one's a keeper!!
July 16, 2024
✅ Action
✅ Plot
✅ Pace
✅ Characters
✅ Mindgames and politics
✅ Reverse-harem
I LOVE THIS SERIES.
I am so happy to know how everything ended for Kesh and her crew and yet so sad it's over.
After Oberon's death, the Hunt has been released, Eledan is now ruling Faerie, and his plans are as confusing as ever. The Hunt is now threatening to wreak havoc on Faerie and possibly all the other systems nearby. Kesh and her gang need to find a way to vanquish the Hunt, survive Eledan's twisted scheming, and also survive the Wild Ones who are only concerned about their powers and their best interests.
The characters are amazingly complex and they are constantly maturing and changing. Their relationships are a work in progress from the very beginning to the very end and the author managed to still keep us entertained.
It was a great adventure with Talen, Kellee, Sota, Hulia, Kesh, Sirius, and even Eladan. This series balances action, lust, laughter, anger, mistrust and so many more emotions in a perfect mix. I had so many questions at the end of Prince of Dreams and until the very end of Her Dark Legion, I still had no idea how everything would fall into place.
Oh Sirius, I really like this new addition to Kesh’s harem. He is strong, fiercely loyal, and kind, and caring at the same time. He has a powerful aura and a calming presence that helped keep the group on the right track. Also, as I said in my review of the previous book, I seem to have a weakness for autumn/red-haired faes…
The romance between Kesh and her men is moving forward, but it does not mean that it gets easier. Even if they admitted their feelings for each other and they are ready to die for each other, their relationships are still peppered with lies and mistrust and I love how the author managed to keep some angst in there for the whole series. The characters are flawed and complicated, and their relationships are angsty and full of hurt and drama since the beginning and it does not magically change just because they realized/admitted that they love each other.
Eledan remains an amazing and complex villain, who might not be that much of a villain? He is so complicated, half of the time we are not sure of his motives and his goals, but one thing is sure, he does care about Kesh to some extent, and that only added more complexity to his relationship with her and the rest of the gang. I really like him and I am happy that he was more important in the last two books.
I think that I would have liked a more dramatic ending, more death and sorrow maybe, I feel that they were all really lucky, but I am happy at the same time that everything ended well for them.
Really an amazing series! If you are a fan of sci-fi and slow-burn reverse-harem series with complex characters and complex relationships, do yourself a favor and read this series!
1. Shoot the Messenger ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
2. Game of Lies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. The Nightshade's Touch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Prince of Dreams ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
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✅ Plot
✅ Pace
✅ Characters
✅ Mindgames and politics
✅ Reverse-harem
I LOVE THIS SERIES.
I am so happy to know how everything ended for Kesh and her crew and yet so sad it's over.
I loved these people. I’d do anything for them. “Together, we are light and dark, just as it was always meant to be. There is only one battle left to fight, and it is not with the humans of Sol. We must stop the Hunt and return the polestar to Faerie. That is the only way to end this.”
After Oberon's death, the Hunt has been released, Eledan is now ruling Faerie, and his plans are as confusing as ever. The Hunt is now threatening to wreak havoc on Faerie and possibly all the other systems nearby. Kesh and her gang need to find a way to vanquish the Hunt, survive Eledan's twisted scheming, and also survive the Wild Ones who are only concerned about their powers and their best interests.
The characters are amazingly complex and they are constantly maturing and changing. Their relationships are a work in progress from the very beginning to the very end and the author managed to still keep us entertained.
on Faerie, hope was an invisible shield that rarely worked against real monsters.
It was a great adventure with Talen, Kellee, Sota, Hulia, Kesh, Sirius, and even Eladan. This series balances action, lust, laughter, anger, mistrust and so many more emotions in a perfect mix. I had so many questions at the end of Prince of Dreams and until the very end of Her Dark Legion, I still had no idea how everything would fall into place.
“I am Autumnlands. I know and understand death as though she were a friend, one who visits immortals from time to time but never stays for long. Autumn embraces Kesh… Her time approaches.”
Oh Sirius, I really like this new addition to Kesh’s harem. He is strong, fiercely loyal, and kind, and caring at the same time. He has a powerful aura and a calming presence that helped keep the group on the right track. Also, as I said in my review of the previous book, I seem to have a weakness for autumn/red-haired faes…
“You’re a nightmare to love, Kesh. Half the time, I don’t know if I want to protect you, fuck you, or fight you. In one breath, I admire you, in the next, I wonder if I even know you. You play kings and queens like they’re your puppets, and here, on Faerie, you’re something—someone else again. You asked me if I’m afraid of us?” He stopped at the end of the bed, holding himself back. “I’m fucking terrified of us.
The romance between Kesh and her men is moving forward, but it does not mean that it gets easier. Even if they admitted their feelings for each other and they are ready to die for each other, their relationships are still peppered with lies and mistrust and I love how the author managed to keep some angst in there for the whole series. The characters are flawed and complicated, and their relationships are angsty and full of hurt and drama since the beginning and it does not magically change just because they realized/admitted that they love each other.
“And what about you?” she asked in a small voice. “What kind of monster are you?”
His devastating smile was all the more disarming now that he was wrapped in human clothing. “The one you never see coming.”
“Because I’ve lived a thousand years as a ghost, and she finally saw me. I will not allow her to die.”
Eledan remains an amazing and complex villain, who might not be that much of a villain? He is so complicated, half of the time we are not sure of his motives and his goals, but one thing is sure, he does care about Kesh to some extent, and that only added more complexity to his relationship with her and the rest of the gang. I really like him and I am happy that he was more important in the last two books.
I think that I would have liked a more dramatic ending, more death and sorrow maybe, I feel that they were all really lucky, but I am happy at the same time that everything ended well for them.
Really an amazing series! If you are a fan of sci-fi and slow-burn reverse-harem series with complex characters and complex relationships, do yourself a favor and read this series!
1. Shoot the Messenger ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
2. Game of Lies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. The Nightshade's Touch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Prince of Dreams ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
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June 13, 2019
I can't believe it's over. Strictly speaking it was not a long journey - just over an year but it felt like forever. I got so attached to these flawed characters that the thought of the end filled me with dread. When I saw the email with the eARC attached I felt conflicted - I wanted to abandon everything and just read but I also wanted to hide from it. The fact that Pippa isn't known for HEAs fueled my dread. I was so scared throughout the whole book that everyone I love will die!
Usually in such cases I tend to devour a book (and miss half of what's going on in my haste to get to the end) but this time RL conspired to force me to take things slowly. I got to savour the book in tiny doses of a chapter or two stolen here and there. As a result I was an emotional wreck for days. Especially after some particular scenes. I cried my eyes out near the end as the evil genius that is Ms. DaCosta pulled a particularly nasty trick but in the end I was content with how things ended. Did I want things to happen otherwise and to spare my beloved characters some of the pain and suffering - a thousand times yes. Were there unexpected developments that made me question if I read the previous books at all - hell yes! Did I want it to end - no. I believe there's so much more to be explored in this world and I wanted to see what happens after the end so badly. To see the survivors enjoy their victory, to see Faerie in balance, to explore the worlds. But that would have been an indulgence that would have detracted from the story and I have to be content with what my imagination can paint of those moments and places.
Thank you, Pippa, for taking us on this journey. It was an honor!
eARC provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
Usually in such cases I tend to devour a book (and miss half of what's going on in my haste to get to the end) but this time RL conspired to force me to take things slowly. I got to savour the book in tiny doses of a chapter or two stolen here and there. As a result I was an emotional wreck for days. Especially after some particular scenes. I cried my eyes out near the end as the evil genius that is Ms. DaCosta pulled a particularly nasty trick but in the end I was content with how things ended. Did I want things to happen otherwise and to spare my beloved characters some of the pain and suffering - a thousand times yes. Were there unexpected developments that made me question if I read the previous books at all - hell yes! Did I want it to end - no. I believe there's so much more to be explored in this world and I wanted to see what happens after the end so badly. To see the survivors enjoy their victory, to see Faerie in balance, to explore the worlds. But that would have been an indulgence that would have detracted from the story and I have to be content with what my imagination can paint of those moments and places.
Thank you, Pippa, for taking us on this journey. It was an honor!
eARC provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
June 19, 2019
It's really hard when you pick up the final book in a series you loved, you want it to end on a high note but at the same time you don't want to have to say goodbye to the characters you've come to love and that's exactly the problem I had when I picked up Her Dark Legion. This series has been absolutely fantastic from the very first book, Pippa DaCosta has thrown twist after twist at us, we've had incredible highs but also a few devastating lows along the way and now it's finally time to say goodbye to Kesh and her boys.
I really don't want to say too much about what happens in this story, if you've read the rest of the series you'll already know to expect the unexpected and that trend definitely continues here. The stakes are higher than ever and danger is coming from all angles so it's not going to be easy for Kesh to come out of this alive. Sacrifices will need to be made and they're all going to have to face impossible decisions with consequences they can't even begin to imagine.
One thing I will say is that I loved seeing Kesh spend time with each of the men in her life. I've grown very attached to Kellee, Talen, Sirius and even Sota over the series and it was good to see that they all have an important role to play in this final book. Even Eledan, a character I've loved to hate, has a few redeeming moments although I'd never go so far as calling him a nice guy.
I hate that this series is over but I'm glad things ended the way they did, I know I'll return to these books again and again in the future and I'm equally as excited to see what Pippa will come up with next!
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OMG I'm soooooo excited to read this book!
but it's the LAST book in the series! Noooooooooooo 😱😱😱
I am NOT okay with this 😭😭😭
I really don't want to say too much about what happens in this story, if you've read the rest of the series you'll already know to expect the unexpected and that trend definitely continues here. The stakes are higher than ever and danger is coming from all angles so it's not going to be easy for Kesh to come out of this alive. Sacrifices will need to be made and they're all going to have to face impossible decisions with consequences they can't even begin to imagine.
One thing I will say is that I loved seeing Kesh spend time with each of the men in her life. I've grown very attached to Kellee, Talen, Sirius and even Sota over the series and it was good to see that they all have an important role to play in this final book. Even Eledan, a character I've loved to hate, has a few redeeming moments although I'd never go so far as calling him a nice guy.
I hate that this series is over but I'm glad things ended the way they did, I know I'll return to these books again and again in the future and I'm equally as excited to see what Pippa will come up with next!
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OMG I'm soooooo excited to read this book!
but it's the LAST book in the series! Noooooooooooo 😱😱😱
I am NOT okay with this 😭😭😭
March 26, 2021
4.5 Really good series!
Yup, this is definitely a series to read.
It was fun, complex, exciting, with really amazing characters and an even better plot. How can you not love Pippa DaCosta when she writes like this?!
I loved the series, it was much better than I expected and definitely worth reading (yeah, I know RHs are not for everyone, but you will love this one, no doubt!).
Yup, this is definitely a series to read.
It was fun, complex, exciting, with really amazing characters and an even better plot. How can you not love Pippa DaCosta when she writes like this?!
I loved the series, it was much better than I expected and definitely worth reading (yeah, I know RHs are not for everyone, but you will love this one, no doubt!).
May 27, 2019
I have a history of either not finishing the last book in a series or not liking it. I think it’s because I just can’t stand to let an excellent series end. I believe they should end, but I hate that they do. And, yes, this series-ender broke my heart. Kesh and company know the end is coming for the Polestar, and they need to know what will happen now that the Hunt is loose. I really can’t say too much as I don’t want to spoil anything. This book was full of surprises, just what you’d expect from the author, and I enjoyed every minute. Things ended in a great way, and I am very satisfied. If you are a fan of this series, you’ll love this, and I highly recommend it! I was provided the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.
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January 14, 2019APRIL 2019?!
I NEED IT NOW DAMNIT!
I NEED IT NOW DAMNIT!
July 28, 2019
Gotta love this book. Or series shall I say.
One thing I’ve loved throughout this series is how well it’s written with anticipation and complexity that you don’t need every other page to be sex sex sex from a reverse harem book.
That being said,
Would it kill you to add a little pizazz, Pippa??!
Also gotta love the harem.
This harem is starting to sound like a bizarre dating app commercial.
Are YOU emotionally unstable??
Do YOU have a questionable past??
Are your morals slightly off but have good intentions???
THEN WELCOME!
To Kesh’s Harem SeeingPetting Zoo.
Look but don’t touch folks!
BECAUSE KESH BARELY TOUCHES THOSE MEN HERSELF.
Damn. Such a waste.
I mean c’mon girl look at themmmmm.
Especially Sirius.
I needed a lot more there, seriously.
For being such an imagery book, the intergalactica battle was really hard to picture. Anyone else?
Just me?
Hard to picture the sex scenes too...
Oh ya BECAUSE THERE WEREN’T ANY.
Despite the obvious disappoint that was ZERO action, I fucking loved this series.
Wonderfully written.
Complex.
Interesting.
Engaging.
Dramatic.
BRAVO
A beautiful ending,
Nearly cried.
RIP Dreamweaver, though I see you didn’t stray far.
His whole character development makes me wanna go back and reread the books just so I can like him again and understand better.
Ugh, my heart.
Well done, Pippa.
One thing I’ve loved throughout this series is how well it’s written with anticipation and complexity that you don’t need every other page to be sex sex sex from a reverse harem book.
That being said,
Would it kill you to add a little pizazz, Pippa??!
Also gotta love the harem.
This harem is starting to sound like a bizarre dating app commercial.
Are YOU emotionally unstable??
Do YOU have a questionable past??
Are your morals slightly off but have good intentions???
THEN WELCOME!
To Kesh’s Harem Seeing
Look but don’t touch folks!
BECAUSE KESH BARELY TOUCHES THOSE MEN HERSELF.
Damn. Such a waste.
I mean c’mon girl look at themmmmm.
Especially Sirius.
I needed a lot more there, seriously.
For being such an imagery book, the intergalactica battle was really hard to picture. Anyone else?
Just me?
Hard to picture the sex scenes too...
Oh ya BECAUSE THERE WEREN’T ANY.
Despite the obvious disappoint that was ZERO action, I fucking loved this series.
Wonderfully written.
Complex.
Interesting.
Engaging.
Dramatic.
BRAVO
A beautiful ending,
Nearly cried.
RIP Dreamweaver, though I see you didn’t stray far.
His whole character development makes me wanna go back and reread the books just so I can like him again and understand better.
Ugh, my heart.
Well done, Pippa.
June 10, 2019
I finished this book a few days ago, but was still quite emotional to write my review.
This is the final book in The Messenger Chronicles, and I am so,so sad to see my favourite characters to go on and enjoy a life without me.
My heart kept breaking throughout the book, I cried a lot. The Messenger crew have their biggest battle yet and you can guess something might go wrong. Many times I thought the story was going one way, but it took a slightly different path. I was so afraid to finish it that I took a lot longer to read it than I normally would. With the way Pippa likes to screw with her characters and you at the same time, I was expecting some of of our crew to wind up dead.
You will go on a roller coaster ride of emotions, and there’s some twists and turns you weren’t quite expecting, especially one. So if your reading this review, and have not read The Messenger Chronicles, starts with Shoot the Messenger, go and grab a copy, you will thoroughly enjoy it like I have. I received an e Arc copy of this book, I have also bought a copy. 5 stars doesn’t give this incredible story justice.
Thank you Pippa for an amazing Messenger journey. Absolutely loved it.
This is the final book in The Messenger Chronicles, and I am so,so sad to see my favourite characters to go on and enjoy a life without me.
My heart kept breaking throughout the book, I cried a lot. The Messenger crew have their biggest battle yet and you can guess something might go wrong. Many times I thought the story was going one way, but it took a slightly different path. I was so afraid to finish it that I took a lot longer to read it than I normally would. With the way Pippa likes to screw with her characters and you at the same time, I was expecting some of of our crew to wind up dead.
You will go on a roller coaster ride of emotions, and there’s some twists and turns you weren’t quite expecting, especially one. So if your reading this review, and have not read The Messenger Chronicles, starts with Shoot the Messenger, go and grab a copy, you will thoroughly enjoy it like I have. I received an e Arc copy of this book, I have also bought a copy. 5 stars doesn’t give this incredible story justice.
Thank you Pippa for an amazing Messenger journey. Absolutely loved it.
November 3, 2019
It took me 16 days to trudge through this book. I suspect my issue was reading the whole series in one go. All of the author’s plots to extend page count and drama wore thin for me. I was so over the same old inward struggle and relationship interaction that Kesh has within herself and with the her Messenger crew.
I’m glad to be done finally. I won’t be picking up this author again. While I enjoyed the series to an extent and paid for all of the books, as a whole the story has so much repetition in each book in regard to plot devices and internal character development that are purely for the sake of page count I have no desire to pay for it. I feel like I’m rewarding bad behavior.
One thing I totally appreciated was the author did not fill her page count and books with sex scene after sex scene. I hate that. So on one hand I want to reward this choice she made. On the other hand she just filled her pages with repetitive angst and relationship drama.... so this is why the book gets 3 stars rather than 2 or 4.
I feel pretty ‘meh’ about the whole series.
I’m glad to be done finally. I won’t be picking up this author again. While I enjoyed the series to an extent and paid for all of the books, as a whole the story has so much repetition in each book in regard to plot devices and internal character development that are purely for the sake of page count I have no desire to pay for it. I feel like I’m rewarding bad behavior.
One thing I totally appreciated was the author did not fill her page count and books with sex scene after sex scene. I hate that. So on one hand I want to reward this choice she made. On the other hand she just filled her pages with repetitive angst and relationship drama.... so this is why the book gets 3 stars rather than 2 or 4.
I feel pretty ‘meh’ about the whole series.
June 7, 2021
First Sentence:
"Shinj’s constant presence hummed at the back of my thoughts, beating in time with her two massive hearts.” -Talen
Genre:
Sci-Fi/Dystopian (RH)
Cover Art:
I'm in lust with this series gorgeous cover art. Hat's off to the artist.
Worlds:
Earthen
New fairy
Fairy
Calicto
New Calicto
My thoughts: The end is here & it was a worthy end to an epic story. I loved all the lies & every convoluted twist in this series. It had a tight plot excellent world building & multidimensional/complex characters.
Recommendation:
I'd recommend this series to fans of slow burn non-traditional romance, antiheroes, subterfuge, magic, space, the fae, Artificial Intelligence, war, assassins, double agents, & dystopian worlds.
Rating:
5 stars
Disclaimer:
eARC kindly provided to me in exchange for a review. I highly recommend it.
FYI: My GR book updates may contain spoilers.
"Shinj’s constant presence hummed at the back of my thoughts, beating in time with her two massive hearts.” -Talen
Genre:
Sci-Fi/Dystopian (RH)
Cover Art:
I'm in lust with this series gorgeous cover art. Hat's off to the artist.
Worlds:
Earthen
New fairy
Fairy
Calicto
New Calicto
My thoughts: The end is here & it was a worthy end to an epic story. I loved all the lies & every convoluted twist in this series. It had a tight plot excellent world building & multidimensional/complex characters.
Recommendation:
I'd recommend this series to fans of slow burn non-traditional romance, antiheroes, subterfuge, magic, space, the fae, Artificial Intelligence, war, assassins, double agents, & dystopian worlds.
Rating:
5 stars
Disclaimer:
eARC kindly provided to me in exchange for a review. I highly recommend it.
FYI: My GR book updates may contain spoilers.
September 25, 2019
Oh wow, amazing
Solid 5 star rating.
What an epic ending to the series. I never thought it would end this way but it did. Such a bitter sweet ending on some parts. This was a long journey that left me feeling like I lived side by side with Kesh. I'm sad to see it end but am happy at the same time for the way it ended. Yes I know, conflicting emotions I know.
If you haven't picked up this series, what are you waiting for? You will go on a journey that makes you double and triple guess everything and everyone, breaks your heart and then mend it all together with how bittersweet it was.
Solid 5 star rating.
What an epic ending to the series. I never thought it would end this way but it did. Such a bitter sweet ending on some parts. This was a long journey that left me feeling like I lived side by side with Kesh. I'm sad to see it end but am happy at the same time for the way it ended. Yes I know, conflicting emotions I know.
If you haven't picked up this series, what are you waiting for? You will go on a journey that makes you double and triple guess everything and everyone, breaks your heart and then mend it all together with how bittersweet it was.
May 30, 2019
I am absolutely so happy with this book!!! I couldn’t have asked for a better ending to a series- and Pippa DaCosta has delivered!!! If I could give 10 stars I would. Our Messenger gets the send off she deserves!!!
June 14, 2019
I'm so broken after reading this. It took me a bit of time to finally finish it. I absolutely hate reading the last entry in a book. Actually, that's for anything. I fear endings. They break me too much. God damn, Pippa you really had me there at the end. I wasn't sure this was going to be a happy ending but bless Fairie we got one. Do not mess with me about Talen, I was sobbing all the way to the last page because I had no idea what was going to happen. I do wish we had a little more time with the men, (I'm always okay with more steamy scenes) especially with Sirius. I really wanted a bit more of him.
I will miss this series so much, and will continue to dig in the endless amount of novels for something similar that reaches out and grips my heart out like Kesh to Eledan.
I can't even talk about Eledan, I'll start breaking down again because his entire character development was so beautifully wrapped up in a gift box, and inside that god damn beautifully wrapped gift box was a flower that eventually bloomed into the most gorgeous person I have ever read in a book, inside and out. Eledan steals this entire journey. His presence alone, and now his sacrifices have me so riddled with pain and sorrow. I didn't want him to die. After reading the chapter, I had to stop for a few days because my heart knew it had to happen, but I still didn't want to accept it.
Thankfully, we still got a little taste of him at the end. It was perfect beyond belief and it felt like an odd sense of nostalgia. I imagined the very ending of the scene played out in spectacular color and feeling.
What I'd do to have an animation or live-action of this journey played out. Forever placed onto my bookshelf. I will continue to recommend this for the rest of my days, and find some inspiration to hopefully finish my own book.
I will miss this series so much, and will continue to dig in the endless amount of novels for something similar that reaches out and grips my heart out like Kesh to Eledan.
I can't even talk about Eledan, I'll start breaking down again because his entire character development was so beautifully wrapped up in a gift box, and inside that god damn beautifully wrapped gift box was a flower that eventually bloomed into the most gorgeous person I have ever read in a book, inside and out. Eledan steals this entire journey. His presence alone, and now his sacrifices have me so riddled with pain and sorrow. I didn't want him to die. After reading the chapter, I had to stop for a few days because my heart knew it had to happen, but I still didn't want to accept it.
Thankfully, we still got a little taste of him at the end. It was perfect beyond belief and it felt like an odd sense of nostalgia. I imagined the very ending of the scene played out in spectacular color and feeling.
What I'd do to have an animation or live-action of this journey played out. Forever placed onto my bookshelf. I will continue to recommend this for the rest of my days, and find some inspiration to hopefully finish my own book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 7, 2019
This book was so satisfying to read. The ending was everything I wanted and MORE!
Thank you Pippa DaCosta for the ride, this series will always be close to my heart. Can't wait to read your next adventure!
Thank you Pippa DaCosta for the ride, this series will always be close to my heart. Can't wait to read your next adventure!
September 14, 2019
This was a fantastic end to this series! One of my fav RH out there! So well written, great characters and oh the plots and twists... Never thought I'd feel sorry and sympathy for the baddie but Pippa is well known for that! Only downside is that I wish we'd seen more of her with Sirius (he was my favourite, even though he was added last), and the ending was quite open! Hopefully there's an epilogue kind of book in the future. But all in all it was a fantastic series. Thanks for the ride Pippa ❤️
September 21, 2019
4.5 stars. A perfect ending to one of the few believable RH series available on Kindle Unlimited. Pippa Da Costa delivers a difficult subgenre with aplomb. Totally recommend this series to those who get a bit icked out or bored by the many lurid 'RH' offerings out there. RH aside this is also a cracking scifi actioner romance for lovers of this genre.
June 7, 2019
An amazing ending for a phenomenal story! A million pole stars!
I loved this series so much. Kesh was not only a survivor but she truly changed the world for the better. She didn’t do it alone either and as time proved again and again, she needs her Vakura Kellee, her Fae Talon, her war drone Sota, and her guardian Sirius. I love how this story could make even the worst villains have some redeeming quality that turns your hate for them into love. Not all, but there were a few that met that fate.
This is one of the best sci-fi/space fantasy/romance stories I have read. I’m sad for this to be the end for Kesh and her family but it couldn’t have played out any better. Wouldn’t have minded a few more detailed scenes between her and her men, but the book was 100% perfect and I wouldn’t change a thing!!
I loved this series so much. Kesh was not only a survivor but she truly changed the world for the better. She didn’t do it alone either and as time proved again and again, she needs her Vakura Kellee, her Fae Talon, her war drone Sota, and her guardian Sirius. I love how this story could make even the worst villains have some redeeming quality that turns your hate for them into love. Not all, but there were a few that met that fate.
This is one of the best sci-fi/space fantasy/romance stories I have read. I’m sad for this to be the end for Kesh and her family but it couldn’t have played out any better. Wouldn’t have minded a few more detailed scenes between her and her men, but the book was 100% perfect and I wouldn’t change a thing!!
June 3, 2019
Amazing, it was the first word that came to my mind when I finished the book. I felt like how I felt when I watched the Avengers: End Game. I can't even express the amount of feeling I have now after reading this book. The whole series comes together and honestly the only thing I wish there was a chapter or 5 from Sota's point of view but after reading and coming to the conclusion I cannot read binary code like Nero in The Matrix. Just the idea of thinking of Faerie as a planet instead of just a location rumored to where it originated and what not. The idea of it as a planet made more sense to me. Thanks Pippa for simultaneously breaking and completing my heart with this final book to Kesh's story.
June 11, 2019
An epic ride
Well, I cried, a lot. Kesh and her men save faerie. We get a HEA. And the ride was epic. Really good series.
Well, I cried, a lot. Kesh and her men save faerie. We get a HEA. And the ride was epic. Really good series.
July 22, 2019
One of the BEST sci-fi series I’ve ever read. The world building and characters were phenomenal throughout. I’m going to miss Kesh and her crew. Highly recommended!
September 16, 2019
Could not have predicted that ending. I loved it and it surprised me all the way!
June 26, 2022
So good.. I mean... so fucking good.
Perfection
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You don't understand.
I need this.
I mean... June... I have to wait until June.
Perfection
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You don't understand.
I need this.
I mean... June... I have to wait until June.
May 4, 2020
I had such high hopes for this series.
While I liked it well enough I can’t give it over a 3. The romance wasn’t strong enough to cary this and the sci fi fantasy parts left me with holes and issues. But again, I read the whole dang series in a week. So that says lot. And I paid full price for them all but the first.
While I liked it well enough I can’t give it over a 3. The romance wasn’t strong enough to cary this and the sci fi fantasy parts left me with holes and issues. But again, I read the whole dang series in a week. So that says lot. And I paid full price for them all but the first.
April 11, 2024
Discovery is worthless without the journey.
If you're wondering why this book took me so many days to read, it wasn't because I wasn't loving every heartbreaking and soul crushing moment of it. It wasn't because it didn't have me riveted by it's amazing plot, outstanding world building and unparalleled characters. It was quite simply that I wasn't ready, and indeed am still not ready to let go of this world and say goodbye to Kesh, Sota, Kellee, Talon, Sirius and even Eledan. The conclusion to what has been an epic tale was full of action, adventure, tragedy, manipulation and surprises.
I wanted to cry in her {Hulia's} arms, but I somehow pushed the swell of emotion down. - Kesh
Well Kesh, at that point you did better than me because I spent a good half of this book either finding a quiet corner to sob in or with tears streaming down my face. The emotion from each and every main character tore me apart. Again. And again. And again. I have tears welling in my eyes even now, and feel a strange mixture of both joy and sadness.
I wanted to hear his voice, one last time. I wanted to feel his touch on my face and his kiss on my lips. and I never would.
With lines like that how HOW am I meant to remain an in-charge capable adult woman? Impossible! Every single time it left me a snivelling mess. This book was everything I wanted and more. So much more. A whole universe full of stars could not shine as brightly as this story, nor would be able to bear adequate witness to do this book justice.
We could make it happen, together, just as he'd always believed. The Messenger really had made a difference.
And those guys of Kesh's, wow did they pull out all the stops in this concluding book. There was absolutely no doubt about the depth of their feelings for her. Each of them, in their own way, worships the very ground she walks on, loves her to the stars and back and would do anything within their power for her.
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I mean, talk about *swoon*. But then we had the reminders that all these men were immortal whilst Kesh, with a piece of the Pole Star inside her, was very much mortal. A fact that came very close to breaking those men on more than one occasion.
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Thankfully there were some wonderful moments of banter and humour to lift the spirits. These usually involved Sota and Kellee, though it wasn't exclusively their gig. And they just served to make the poignant moments even more touching.
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Now whilst I've fallen in love with all the main characters, even going so far as to have a soft spot for the much misunderstood (IMO) Eledan, my favourite has always been Marshall Kellee. It's just something about his wild west lawman ways and his dark good looks.
"Oh really?" he drawled in that smooth voice he liked to unleash on unsuspecting females.
Yep, that's the guy I'm talking about. The one who only needs to quirk an eyebrow to have the panties of all females in a 20 mile radius melting. Not just the females either! We really got to see all the true depths and many facets of Kellee in Her Dark Legion.
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Throughout all the trials and tribulations, intrigue, schemes and manipulations, Kesh continued to battle her way towards the final showdown. Weighed down with the expectations of Fairie herself, the hopes of the saru, the fears of her males, Kesh fought with everything she had. Gave everything she had, prepared to sacrifice everything for those she loved.
Outside, rain pattered on leaves, stirring up the garden's sweet scent and Talen's magic. He crushed me close and kissed me like he could save me. If love could save lives, ours would. Just not my life.
I climbed the steps onto the deck and planted myself between Kellee's simmering presence and Talen's icy stillness. We watched the fleet and the stars behind, and I wished I had more time with them, just to stand and watch and be in the moment.
Wrapping him in my arms, I held him close and listened to the beat of his immortal fae-heart, to the rhythm of his breathing, committing his soft hardness to memory. Maybe he'd listen to my heart, and hear my breathing, and he'd remember me. Perhaps, in his memories, I could live forever.
Events had led us right here, either by fate or by Eledan. Harlow's fall, Arcon's rise, the Game of Lies, Hapters's dark fae, and Valand's dead... Whatever the source, there was no escaping what would come next.
I've used far too many quotes and I just don't care. I could have chosen a hundred more. There are just so many lines that punched me in the gut and tore my insides apart. These are ones that I just couldn't leave out.
**Final lot of hidden quotes
And to finish, a quote that sums up the current state of my heart.
I almost couldn't speak, and when I did, the words were just a whisper.
"It felt like goodbye."
October 11, 2023
I am a blubbering mess. Diese komplette Reihe war alles, was ich mir gewünscht habe und so viel mehr. Das Finale... wow, einfach spitze. Ich bin sprachlos.
June 10, 2019
What an awesome series
Just finished reading this entire series. Started by re-reading the first 4 books. Excellent book. Excellent series. I highly recommend.
Just finished reading this entire series. Started by re-reading the first 4 books. Excellent book. Excellent series. I highly recommend.
Want to read
April 21, 2019June 7th...? But I need this in my life like...right now.
Can't wait! I absolutely love what Pippa has done with this series.
Can't wait! I absolutely love what Pippa has done with this series.
October 29, 2019
I refuse to believe that the machinations of Eledan could so perfectly manoeuvre everyone into doing what they did for all five books to give us this almost perfectly happy ending.
No fucking way.
No fucking way.
June 27, 2019
4.5/5 Stars
Disclaimer: This review MAY contain spoilers.
I am a sobbing, blustering mess right now! Holy fricking moly! It feels like the world is being pulled from its axis right now. That's how important this series has become to me. And now it is at an end and I don't know what to do with myself. *Tells myself to breathe.*
Pippa DaCosta is such a gifted storyteller. Her writing style is one that I latched on to right away. The plotting of this book and this series as a whole is brilliant. I honestly could not have predicted the outcome of this story beforehand. I had theories, but I really had no clue how things were going to end for Kesh and her crew. I love how unpredictable the plots of DaCosta's books are. What I expected to happen certainly didn't and I really love that about her writing. She doesn't write the books as one might expect. A lot of stories are extremely predictable so this book is a breath of fresh air. I have to add that I really love the mashup of fantasy and science fiction that we get in this series. It is usually one or the other, but not in this series. I love how original and unique the premise for this series is. I am jazzed every time I think about it. The nerd in me highly approves.
The characters in this book are golden. Seriously. They are everything. The chemistry that they share with each other is electric. I love how the characters experience so much growth in this series. Some more than others, but you can see the changes in the characters by the end. I have always loved that their dialogues are always entertaining. Most importantly for me is that I connected with each of the characters. They were all special to me.
The romance in the book was a little less steamy than previous books. I was honestly expecting more in this area with regard to certain characters. This is a reverse harem story and the main character loves a handful of men. I expected her to have alone time with certain characters, but it never happened. I was a little disappointed by this, honestly. It didn't take away from the story or even the love between the characters by any means. The love that the characters had for each other was written very well despite the lack of physical intimacy between Kesh and some of the men in her harem. Lack of steam aside, the romance between Kesh and her men is great. They have intense chemistry and I love the way that the men carry on with one another. They always delighted me.
This paragraph may contain spoilers so stop reading if you are sensitive to them. I will try to be as vague as I can so I don't give much away. I have some mixed feelings about some of the developments in the story and the overall outcome of the villain in the story, Eledan. I can't really go into much detail without major spoilers. I can say that I liked what he ultimately does at the end of the story and I like how it revealed much about his true nature. It showed that people make mistakes and have flaws, but those things don't dictate our heart or it's course. I also have to add that I didn't much like Kesh's final assessment of Eledan, though I can understand where she is coming from. I was just hoping that she would feel differently about him at the end, especially with the revelations we see.
This book didn't turn out as I expected but the ache in my chest right now is proof that I still loved it very much. Some things didn't come to pass like I was hoping but the story is still strong and satisfying. These characters have become such a big deal to me and I will revisit this series again in the future. I recommend this series so hard. This series contains kick-ass characters, a compelling plot, and tantalizing slow-burn romance. It is every nerd's wet dream. You won't want to miss it!
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Disclaimer: This review MAY contain spoilers.
I am a sobbing, blustering mess right now! Holy fricking moly! It feels like the world is being pulled from its axis right now. That's how important this series has become to me. And now it is at an end and I don't know what to do with myself. *Tells myself to breathe.*
Pippa DaCosta is such a gifted storyteller. Her writing style is one that I latched on to right away. The plotting of this book and this series as a whole is brilliant. I honestly could not have predicted the outcome of this story beforehand. I had theories, but I really had no clue how things were going to end for Kesh and her crew. I love how unpredictable the plots of DaCosta's books are. What I expected to happen certainly didn't and I really love that about her writing. She doesn't write the books as one might expect. A lot of stories are extremely predictable so this book is a breath of fresh air. I have to add that I really love the mashup of fantasy and science fiction that we get in this series. It is usually one or the other, but not in this series. I love how original and unique the premise for this series is. I am jazzed every time I think about it. The nerd in me highly approves.
The characters in this book are golden. Seriously. They are everything. The chemistry that they share with each other is electric. I love how the characters experience so much growth in this series. Some more than others, but you can see the changes in the characters by the end. I have always loved that their dialogues are always entertaining. Most importantly for me is that I connected with each of the characters. They were all special to me.
The romance in the book was a little less steamy than previous books. I was honestly expecting more in this area with regard to certain characters. This is a reverse harem story and the main character loves a handful of men. I expected her to have alone time with certain characters, but it never happened. I was a little disappointed by this, honestly. It didn't take away from the story or even the love between the characters by any means. The love that the characters had for each other was written very well despite the lack of physical intimacy between Kesh and some of the men in her harem. Lack of steam aside, the romance between Kesh and her men is great. They have intense chemistry and I love the way that the men carry on with one another. They always delighted me.
This paragraph may contain spoilers so stop reading if you are sensitive to them. I will try to be as vague as I can so I don't give much away. I have some mixed feelings about some of the developments in the story and the overall outcome of the villain in the story, Eledan. I can't really go into much detail without major spoilers. I can say that I liked what he ultimately does at the end of the story and I like how it revealed much about his true nature. It showed that people make mistakes and have flaws, but those things don't dictate our heart or it's course. I also have to add that I didn't much like Kesh's final assessment of Eledan, though I can understand where she is coming from. I was just hoping that she would feel differently about him at the end, especially with the revelations we see.
This book didn't turn out as I expected but the ache in my chest right now is proof that I still loved it very much. Some things didn't come to pass like I was hoping but the story is still strong and satisfying. These characters have become such a big deal to me and I will revisit this series again in the future. I recommend this series so hard. This series contains kick-ass characters, a compelling plot, and tantalizing slow-burn romance. It is every nerd's wet dream. You won't want to miss it!
More reviews on my blog: Novel Nerd Faction
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