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Sea and Stars #3
Death's Abyss
All are equal in death.
Tallora’s world ends in a single, bloodstained night, and all the world will fall in line unless the gods interfere. But divine aid comes at a price no mortal can pay, except in death . . . and perhaps Death herself has a few tricks of her own.
From the author of FALLEN GODS comes a tale of redemption and sacrifice—and the true power of forgiveness.
Tallora’s world ends in a single, bloodstained night, and all the world will fall in line unless the gods interfere. But divine aid comes at a price no mortal can pay, except in death . . . and perhaps Death herself has a few tricks of her own.
From the author of FALLEN GODS comes a tale of redemption and sacrifice—and the true power of forgiveness.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 14, 2020
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S.D. Simper
22 books872 followersSD Simper is a bestselling horror author, award-winner of fantasy romance, and understands that the true secret to writing great villains is living with cats. She and her wife share a home with four cats, a Great Dane, and innumerable bookshelves.
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March 23, 2021
Yes, this is a big fat 5 stars! A final book as a final book should be, an ending with a boom. These books need to be read in order. Book 2 was really messing with my emotions and this third book was not different. Tallora is gentle, but fierce and Dauriel is so wonderfully flawed, she’s self-destructive and stubborn, but also loving and dutiful to her people. You hate her and you love her.
I’m not going to say much, as I don’t want to give spoilers. But as expected this last book works toward the big conflict that goes beyond the human realm. There is the constant threat of war, intrigue and loss, and yes there are monsters, witches, dragons (!!) and gods, and there is a cool twist at the ending. I rest my case, just read this :-)
I’m not going to say much, as I don’t want to give spoilers. But as expected this last book works toward the big conflict that goes beyond the human realm. There is the constant threat of war, intrigue and loss, and yes there are monsters, witches, dragons (!!) and gods, and there is a cool twist at the ending. I rest my case, just read this :-)
March 29, 2021
4.5⭐️ - I don’t know how readers who had to wait for this final book in the Sea and Stars series did it, I’m so grateful it was already out when I finished Heart of Silver Flame. After a journey fraught with peril and betrayal, Tallora and Dauriel get the ending they deserve and all is well in the world again.
After the events at the end of Heart of Silver Flame, Tallora swims back home as fast as she can but still she’s too late. A small group of survivors is taken in by a neighbouring village while Tallora is sent to find help. With Harbinger’s support, she ends up in Solvira once more, where, again, she is reunited with Dauriel despite everything (you can’t fight fate, don’t even try). The Empress agrees to join the fight to save the world, even if it most probably means she won’t survive it. The great escape Dauriel has been hoping for all her life is at her fingertips, but is it really still what she aspires to?
The world-building impressed me from the start, and it now feels a lot more familiar yet still as magnificent. I’m not a visual reader, I don’t picture settings in my mind, not really. I get glimpses and sensations. I felt mystery and intrigue in Solvira, dread under the sea, warmth in the rare moments when Dauriel and Tallora can afford to let go and just be.
Tallora is so wise when it comes to her love for Dauriel. She knows who she loves, knows who Dauriel is, how brutal she is. From the first time we met her in The Fate of Stars, Tallora got my heart, and Dauriel keeps breaking it. Not only because of the way she sometimes treats Tallora but because of how she treats herself. She’s so torn between duty and love that she tends to forget herself. She also has the incredibly strong need to make her mark on history, some sort of misguided ego trip that has a lot to do with how her mother and, after her, her people saw her. She feels the need to prove herself again and again. That’s a dangerous position for someone with so much power.
With Dauriel, what it all comes down to sounds a lot like depression. Before Tallora came into her life, she had nothing to live for and was ready to die in the blink of an eye if it meant going down in history with glory. Tallora taught her not only to love and let herself be loved but also to have faith in herself, to believe that she can be kind and that blunt force isn’t always the only way. It’s been quite extraordinary watching them both grow and bring the best and strongest out of the other.
One thing I like a lot and that I think makes the relationship between Dauriel and Tallora feel completely believable is how consensual it is. Even when chaos is everywhere and sex is clearly Dauriel’s way to shut her mind and escape, consent prevails. The intimate scenes are intense and powerful, in part for that reason and in part because both characters simply ooze sensuality.
I’ve glossed over the religious part of the story in my previous reviews, because I never know exactly how to address it. Gods and angels play a fundamental part in this trilogy. Staella, whom Tallora worships, is the archetype of the benevolent god, kind, supportive, powerful. I love the interaction with Ilune, the daughter she had with her goddess wife Neoma. Gods sometimes act like brats too and the world is lucky when they have a mother like Staella to bring some order back.
There’s not much I can add about the narration to what I wrote in my reviews for the previous books in this series. I didn’t know Lois Ridge before listening to these three books and she did a wonderful job. Some of the grandeur, especially in battle scenes, is probably lost in the narration but there’s nothing the narrator could do about that. Sometimes I wish there could be some sort of soundtrack in audiobooks (Booktrack does something like that but what I know of their music is too mellow) because honestly, that final battle scene totally deserves flamboyant music.
I would have loved a little more dragon action but I’ll get over it. Mermaids, flying gods, and sea monsters are pretty cool too.
Audiobook provided to Les Rêveur for an honest review.
After the events at the end of Heart of Silver Flame, Tallora swims back home as fast as she can but still she’s too late. A small group of survivors is taken in by a neighbouring village while Tallora is sent to find help. With Harbinger’s support, she ends up in Solvira once more, where, again, she is reunited with Dauriel despite everything (you can’t fight fate, don’t even try). The Empress agrees to join the fight to save the world, even if it most probably means she won’t survive it. The great escape Dauriel has been hoping for all her life is at her fingertips, but is it really still what she aspires to?
The world-building impressed me from the start, and it now feels a lot more familiar yet still as magnificent. I’m not a visual reader, I don’t picture settings in my mind, not really. I get glimpses and sensations. I felt mystery and intrigue in Solvira, dread under the sea, warmth in the rare moments when Dauriel and Tallora can afford to let go and just be.
Tallora is so wise when it comes to her love for Dauriel. She knows who she loves, knows who Dauriel is, how brutal she is. From the first time we met her in The Fate of Stars, Tallora got my heart, and Dauriel keeps breaking it. Not only because of the way she sometimes treats Tallora but because of how she treats herself. She’s so torn between duty and love that she tends to forget herself. She also has the incredibly strong need to make her mark on history, some sort of misguided ego trip that has a lot to do with how her mother and, after her, her people saw her. She feels the need to prove herself again and again. That’s a dangerous position for someone with so much power.
With Dauriel, what it all comes down to sounds a lot like depression. Before Tallora came into her life, she had nothing to live for and was ready to die in the blink of an eye if it meant going down in history with glory. Tallora taught her not only to love and let herself be loved but also to have faith in herself, to believe that she can be kind and that blunt force isn’t always the only way. It’s been quite extraordinary watching them both grow and bring the best and strongest out of the other.
One thing I like a lot and that I think makes the relationship between Dauriel and Tallora feel completely believable is how consensual it is. Even when chaos is everywhere and sex is clearly Dauriel’s way to shut her mind and escape, consent prevails. The intimate scenes are intense and powerful, in part for that reason and in part because both characters simply ooze sensuality.
I’ve glossed over the religious part of the story in my previous reviews, because I never know exactly how to address it. Gods and angels play a fundamental part in this trilogy. Staella, whom Tallora worships, is the archetype of the benevolent god, kind, supportive, powerful. I love the interaction with Ilune, the daughter she had with her goddess wife Neoma. Gods sometimes act like brats too and the world is lucky when they have a mother like Staella to bring some order back.
There’s not much I can add about the narration to what I wrote in my reviews for the previous books in this series. I didn’t know Lois Ridge before listening to these three books and she did a wonderful job. Some of the grandeur, especially in battle scenes, is probably lost in the narration but there’s nothing the narrator could do about that. Sometimes I wish there could be some sort of soundtrack in audiobooks (Booktrack does something like that but what I know of their music is too mellow) because honestly, that final battle scene totally deserves flamboyant music.
I would have loved a little more dragon action but I’ll get over it. Mermaids, flying gods, and sea monsters are pretty cool too.
Audiobook provided to Les Rêveur for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 18, 2020
I have so many feelings about this trilogy. Planning a blog review of the entire trilogy soon, but for now, please go read these books! I love them so much. <3
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July 19, 2020
An epic end to the trilogy and story of mermaid Tallora and Empress Dauriel.
Tallora is just as sweet and sassy, but showing strength and compassion amidst such difficult times. While Dauriel is spiralling into madness and anger, to hide her true pain in her self destructive tendencies.
I like that Dauriel is so utterly flawed and imperfect, frustratingly so! I found myself wanting to shake sense into her so often with her pig-headed, self sabotaging ways. Yet there's such an endearing quality there too, when you see her struggles and heartbreak. It helps to see her through the sensitive gaze of her love, Tallora, which redeems her time and time again.
I highly recommend the sea and stars trilogy, currently on kindle unlimited.
Tallora is just as sweet and sassy, but showing strength and compassion amidst such difficult times. While Dauriel is spiralling into madness and anger, to hide her true pain in her self destructive tendencies.
I like that Dauriel is so utterly flawed and imperfect, frustratingly so! I found myself wanting to shake sense into her so often with her pig-headed, self sabotaging ways. Yet there's such an endearing quality there too, when you see her struggles and heartbreak. It helps to see her through the sensitive gaze of her love, Tallora, which redeems her time and time again.
I highly recommend the sea and stars trilogy, currently on kindle unlimited.
June 7, 2025
5 Stars
Death’s Abyss is everything an ending should be. It has emotional conflict, action, gods, deep sea monsters, land ash-holes, just a smorgasbord of a very good fantasy story.
Beyond this point are spoilers.
Tallora - girllllllll! I am in awe of this character’s depth of forgiveness and understanding. She’s the embodiment of Staella but she is feistier (this showed when the garbage Morathma spoke with them, Staella “gave him the ghost” while Tallora wanted to bash his skull in).
Staella - Ma’am? Ma’am??? She is the strongest, most amazing character in this universe the author created. What she has been through in both before and after the war thing??? And yet she continues to be the calm and collected boss beach she is.
Ilune - how is she Staella’s daughter???? It’s like none of Staella’s personality, not ONE iota was sprinkled on her. She’s so cunning and conniving and it makes her evil and all that but it’s simply her. Her personality. It’s what makes Ilune, Ilune. Thus, her conception is just so perfect in her truest evil form.
The continual growth of this universe is a gift that keeps on giving. Sea and Stars series was amazing but Fallen Gods will forever be my favourite.
Death’s Abyss is everything an ending should be. It has emotional conflict, action, gods, deep sea monsters, land ash-holes, just a smorgasbord of a very good fantasy story.
Beyond this point are spoilers.
Tallora - girllllllll! I am in awe of this character’s depth of forgiveness and understanding. She’s the embodiment of Staella but she is feistier (this showed when the garbage Morathma spoke with them, Staella “gave him the ghost” while Tallora wanted to bash his skull in).
Staella - Ma’am? Ma’am??? She is the strongest, most amazing character in this universe the author created. What she has been through in both before and after the war thing??? And yet she continues to be the calm and collected boss beach she is.
Ilune - how is she Staella’s daughter???? It’s like none of Staella’s personality, not ONE iota was sprinkled on her. She’s so cunning and conniving and it makes her evil and all that but it’s simply her. Her personality. It’s what makes Ilune, Ilune. Thus, her conception is just so perfect in her truest evil form.
The continual growth of this universe is a gift that keeps on giving. Sea and Stars series was amazing but Fallen Gods will forever be my favourite.
August 2, 2021
‘Can I save her?’
‘No,’ her mind said and she mouthed the words unbidden. ‘But you can love her.’
3.5 stars. In terms of plot, this last book in the trilogy didn't do the greatest job of keeping me on board 100% of the time? I didn't think the pacing was the best, and while I really liked all the character arcs, I don't think the way they were portrayed was deftly done? But still, the author managed to bring this home for me. I just adore this couple so much; they've come so far and seeing all that growth was really emotional. The MFEO vibes were there, and I was a little obsessed with their love. Yes, I wanted to shake Dauriel a fair bit, but I really enjoyed what lay at the core of her story, and the messages about mental health and grief. These characters were archetypal in a few ways, but still so fresh and wonderful and they both brought super meaningful things to the reading experience. There were a couple of really interesting reveals in here (especially the ones that involved Khastra) and the ending was sooooo good. So fitting.
Unfortunately, the more I read in this series, the more I disliked the writing; so much so that this could have been a full star lower if I didn't love the ending so much. I won't get into it, because at the end of the day, a lot of it is down to personal preference, but there continued to be a lot of telling-not-showing, clunky/flowery phrasing and word choices, and annoying repetition in the writing that made this a lot less enjoyable for me.
But overall, this has been such a total winner as a series, and I love these women so much. The world was very unique, simple enough to grasp, and provided lots of opportunities for interesting stories. I look forward to coming back to this world in the author's other series, but I'll probably take a bit of a break.
September 20, 2020
I really enjoyed this trilogy. So many great lines; nuggets of wisdom on love, duty, and death, scattered throughout all the drama and romance.
Neoma and Staella are goddesses that marry each other and bear Ilune, the god of Death and founder of Neolan, who is the progenitor of head-strong main, Dauriel. The conflict with the warring countries stem from the rumor that Neoma stole Staella from Morathma, god of Desert Sands, who apparently is still trying to win Staella back. Thus, conspires to go to war on land with Neolan and releases a beast with whom he wants to ally with, in the sea.
This is the backdrop to the current state-of-war our favorite mermaid, Tallora, and half-mad dragon empress, Dauriel, find themselves trying to resolve while also trying to find where they fit in each other’s lives. (You know, given that mermaids don’t live on land as much as humans can’t breathe underwater.) But also because they are both faced with the decision of choosing each other, or abandoning their homes when individually, are essential to protecting their own home from inevitable war.
The conflict is alive and what I (maybe not enjoy but) feel is unique about Simper’s writing is her succession in making a wrong feel right...or is it a right feel wrong?....Exactly.
Neoma and Staella are goddesses that marry each other and bear Ilune, the god of Death and founder of Neolan, who is the progenitor of head-strong main, Dauriel. The conflict with the warring countries stem from the rumor that Neoma stole Staella from Morathma, god of Desert Sands, who apparently is still trying to win Staella back. Thus, conspires to go to war on land with Neolan and releases a beast with whom he wants to ally with, in the sea.
This is the backdrop to the current state-of-war our favorite mermaid, Tallora, and half-mad dragon empress, Dauriel, find themselves trying to resolve while also trying to find where they fit in each other’s lives. (You know, given that mermaids don’t live on land as much as humans can’t breathe underwater.) But also because they are both faced with the decision of choosing each other, or abandoning their homes when individually, are essential to protecting their own home from inevitable war.
The conflict is alive and what I (maybe not enjoy but) feel is unique about Simper’s writing is her succession in making a wrong feel right...or is it a right feel wrong?....Exactly.
December 30, 2021
I’ve never been more sorry to see a trilogy end. Who knew we needed sapphic mermaids in our lives until now? I have fallen in love (and dislike, irritation, awe, admiration...) with the main characters and the supporting cast. I know it’s been said, but SD Simper just keeps getting better. Believe it. Read it. You won’t regret it. I found the conclusion of the trilogy a perfect wrap up! Check out her Fallen Gods series-you will see some familiar faces and more of Simper’s excellent character development.
November 8, 2024
3.5⭐️ Overall, a relatively enjoyable book to conclude a decent series. Of the three books, this is the most packed, and builds steadily to the dramatic final chapters. Be prepared for a hefty serving of politics and religion - which for me, at times, was a bit much and felt a little preachy.
However, this book nicely wrapped up the character arcs for Tallora and Dauriel, both as individuals and a couple. And ultimately, the story took me on a journey of twists and turns, and kept me engaged to its climactic end.
(I just have to add - I would be happy to never hear the word gargantuan again - I heard it enough times to last a life time in this book! Argh 🥲)
However, this book nicely wrapped up the character arcs for Tallora and Dauriel, both as individuals and a couple. And ultimately, the story took me on a journey of twists and turns, and kept me engaged to its climactic end.
(I just have to add - I would be happy to never hear the word gargantuan again - I heard it enough times to last a life time in this book! Argh 🥲)
April 1, 2021
I absolutely love this Trilogy. Dauriel and Tallora totally stole my heart. I love how flawed Empress Dauriel is. She’s not perfect she makes mistakes and struggles with inner demons telling her she’s not enough. Tallora isn’t perfect either but the way she loves Dauriel is. She lost her father to his inner demons as a child and that experience while tragic, helped her to understand Dauriel more and better know how to love her. I loved this book so much. I was so sad when Yu’Khrall destroyed Stelune and killed thousands of merfolk. My heart ached when Tallora’s mother died. My soul was crushed when Tallora arrived to seek add from Empress Dauriel only to find her in such a self destructive state. All the things Dauriel stopped doing when that girl died years ago, she’s doing again. It was beautiful when Tallora made the decision to love Dauriel. Dauriel may only have days to live before she sacrifices her self to be a host to her goddess Neoma, and Tallora decides that she will love her with everything she has in her. Tallora also forgives Dauriel again because she knows it wasn’t all Dauriel’s fault. The way Dauriel went about things was shitting, but what Tallora asked of her wasn’t right either. I’m so happy they’ve moved past it. Ecstatic that the got married in the temple of Staella. Tallora grounds Dauriel. Helps make her see clear. Makes her want to be a better person which ultimately saved countless lives and help her choose the correct battle plan. The ending was so heartwarming. Dauriel is free to just be and love Tallora under the sea. I love Khastra. She is Dauriel’s mother not the evil Empress Vahl. Khastra has done so much for Dauriel. I love Yoon as well. She sacrificed a lifetime to help Tallora and saved so many. Without her sacrifice Tallora would be dead. Goddess I love this trilogy!! Definitely one of my favs.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2023
Death’s Abyss is the third book in the sea and stars series by S D Simper.
I’ve taken a few days to write up this review because how the hell do you review this book without reviewing the entire series? I’ve come to the conclusion, you don’t.
The series as a whole has fast become one of my favourite sapphic dark fantasy series out there.
Book three is the most delicious conclusion that wraps up the romance arc, the big battle between different gods and their people and the personal journey of those caught in the middle of plots, twists, and turns that made me smile and drop open my jaw.
The characters are wonderful and imperfect. The emotions are raw and brought out in the magnificent writing that is as beautiful as the descriptions throughout. Both of the luxurious landscapes and the dark destructions and devastations of cities and people alike.
Did I want more tragedy for the ending … ok well yes maybe, but I did also appreciate that the story arc is strongly steeped in romance, so I guess I can live with that, lol.
Definitely a 5 star read for me, which sums up my experience of the entire series.
I’ve taken a few days to write up this review because how the hell do you review this book without reviewing the entire series? I’ve come to the conclusion, you don’t.
The series as a whole has fast become one of my favourite sapphic dark fantasy series out there.
Book three is the most delicious conclusion that wraps up the romance arc, the big battle between different gods and their people and the personal journey of those caught in the middle of plots, twists, and turns that made me smile and drop open my jaw.
The characters are wonderful and imperfect. The emotions are raw and brought out in the magnificent writing that is as beautiful as the descriptions throughout. Both of the luxurious landscapes and the dark destructions and devastations of cities and people alike.
Did I want more tragedy for the ending … ok well yes maybe, but I did also appreciate that the story arc is strongly steeped in romance, so I guess I can live with that, lol.
Definitely a 5 star read for me, which sums up my experience of the entire series.
August 10, 2021
Sapphic fantasy is undebatably superior to any other type of fantasy and no, I won't be elaborating on that.
September 5, 2024
I loved the first bit that took place in the ocean, but honestly at this point Dauriel and Tallora are too toxic a couple for me to support so it kinda lost me halfway through.
July 18, 2020
Well beyond worth the 6 hours of my life it took to read!
Freaking awesome. The pace was great, the humor on point, the story full of emotion. I mean I really REALLY loved it! The way this series and Fallen Gods mix I think I love most about Simpers work. If you haven't read the Fallen Gods series yet, I implore you to! Like right now! Go! Lol
Freaking awesome. The pace was great, the humor on point, the story full of emotion. I mean I really REALLY loved it! The way this series and Fallen Gods mix I think I love most about Simpers work. If you haven't read the Fallen Gods series yet, I implore you to! Like right now! Go! Lol
September 26, 2021
This series … wow. It is a wild ride. Your heart soars with joy - and plummets in despair. It is dark and horrific; the cliffhanger from last book results in slaughter. Genocide, even.
And, having read the whole series now, at the center of the whole narrative is Tallora - a true Hero. It’s all first person, from her viewpoint, and she is full of self doubt, but looking back over the whole story, I am struck by just how wise she always is. She always seems to think she makes foolish decisions, swayed by heart over mind, but she always - always! - does the right thing. I am in awe.
I mentioned in earlier reviews that the Gods will directly act in this world. Maybe they choose to not do so blatantly, choosing to simply take over a mortal’s body - which always overwhelms and slays the mortal - but if a Demigod and a God choose to sweep over and destroy the mortal plane, what is there to do?
Dauriel and Tallora play epic roles in the climax - and surely they both deserve a HEA.
It’s in the hands of the Gods - as always.
And, having read the whole series now, at the center of the whole narrative is Tallora - a true Hero. It’s all first person, from her viewpoint, and she is full of self doubt, but looking back over the whole story, I am struck by just how wise she always is. She always seems to think she makes foolish decisions, swayed by heart over mind, but she always - always! - does the right thing. I am in awe.
I mentioned in earlier reviews that the Gods will directly act in this world. Maybe they choose to not do so blatantly, choosing to simply take over a mortal’s body - which always overwhelms and slays the mortal - but if a Demigod and a God choose to sweep over and destroy the mortal plane, what is there to do?
Dauriel and Tallora play epic roles in the climax - and surely they both deserve a HEA.
It’s in the hands of the Gods - as always.
January 15, 2025
An action-packed finale that felt like a train wreck for most of it… you just can’t put the book down till you know what’s going to happen!!
There are heart-wrenching and heart-warming scenes galore (I cried quite a few times even after the 3rd reread…) and I loved watching how these MCs grow and find each other even in the worst of times. They finally got their HEA and you’re just so damn relieved and happy for them to find peace in their story. This book really emphasizes the importance of healing and just being there for loved ones who are struggling, it really goes a long way to just love them🥹
Death’s Abyss is the perfect yet melancholic and tender conclusion to the Sea & Stars trilogy, with the sweetest epilogue that will make you never forget (or if you’re like me, never get enough of) these captivating characters.
There are heart-wrenching and heart-warming scenes galore (I cried quite a few times even after the 3rd reread…) and I loved watching how these MCs grow and find each other even in the worst of times. They finally got their HEA and you’re just so damn relieved and happy for them to find peace in their story. This book really emphasizes the importance of healing and just being there for loved ones who are struggling, it really goes a long way to just love them🥹
Death’s Abyss is the perfect yet melancholic and tender conclusion to the Sea & Stars trilogy, with the sweetest epilogue that will make you never forget (or if you’re like me, never get enough of) these captivating characters.
September 4, 2022
não acredito que acabei essa trilogia :( estou mt triste xoxa capenga... vou ser sincera e falar que em alguns momentos teve coisas em relação aos psg e o relacionamento que me irritou sim mas nada mto gritante pq elas ainda assim ganharam um espaço mt grande no meu coração não sei como vou viver sem elas agr.........
December 4, 2021
i have never cried as much tears of sorrow or joy from reading a book as i did this one. absolutely perfect :( /pos
April 17, 2021
This series really stuck the landing
Subverted expectations using plot points setup throughout the series
You so rarely see it done well and it was really good
This series did a really good job presenting a life and romance with someone with severe mental health problems, and the challenges that come on either side of such a relationship
A great series throughout
Subverted expectations using plot points setup throughout the series
You so rarely see it done well and it was really good
This series did a really good job presenting a life and romance with someone with severe mental health problems, and the challenges that come on either side of such a relationship
A great series throughout
September 11, 2022
Great ending to a great series. The tension and action-filled scenes in this series peaked at the beginning of Death's Abyss, and I devoured the first half in hours. This book is the most tragic of the series, it deals with the aftermath of "Heart of Silver Flame", and it does so beautifully and in a very sensitive way to the characters. I loved how realistic and nuanced Tallora's and Dauriel's emotions were. Also, I liked how Dauriel's mental struggle was portrayed, and that it doesn't just take one word from the main character to change a mind that's been shaped for an entire life. I sped through the last pages a bit, dreading the ending of the series, but still found the outcome rewarding. I will think about the series and it's ending for some time, I'm sure. Or I'll just read it again and fall in love with this beautiful, impossible couple all over again.
July 31, 2020
S&S is a trilogy that everyone needs in their lives!
Were you upset at a cliffhanger in book 2?? Well let me tell you that this book is everything you need! The drama, suspense, and detail just leave you wanting one more page, one more chapter, just lemme finish the book!! Tallora is by far one of my favorite humble heroines. No matter your feelings about lesbian romance (which is almost always steamy in the bathroom with Simper) , this book is so full of adventure and learning to stand up and speak out. 10/10 would recommend and I honestly can't wait for my signed trilogy and enamel pins to support the amazing SD Simper. #justdoit #justsaying
Were you upset at a cliffhanger in book 2?? Well let me tell you that this book is everything you need! The drama, suspense, and detail just leave you wanting one more page, one more chapter, just lemme finish the book!! Tallora is by far one of my favorite humble heroines. No matter your feelings about lesbian romance (which is almost always steamy in the bathroom with Simper) , this book is so full of adventure and learning to stand up and speak out. 10/10 would recommend and I honestly can't wait for my signed trilogy and enamel pins to support the amazing SD Simper. #justdoit #justsaying
December 5, 2022
This trilogy gripped my heart and did not let go. Truly, this was an epic love story that got the happy ending it deserved. I was so happy that Tallora and Dauriel were able to be together in the end, and that they both were able to pursue lives that made them happy. Ah, such a good read. ❤️❤️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 13, 2025
the last part of the series and a beautiful ending to wrap it all up! all the hurt and angst was absolutely worth it in this epic finale! the trilogy is a story of love, redemption, and forgiveness and I enjoyed every second
December 24, 2025
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. The ending was chef’s fucking kiss……she had me there for a minute. I was definitely going to start crying but I’m so happy with the ending. This series was a great start to my sapphic exploration ❤️
August 9, 2021
One day, these plot tumbles are going to actually kill me.
November 29, 2021
Sweet ending to this trilogy.
June 28, 2021
I was really looking forward to see what happens and I can tell you, I wasn't disappointed. I was crying and cheering all throughout the book. I loved it.
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March 22, 2024A homosexual cartoon series. If I were to give any editor’s notes I would say 👏EVEN👏MORE👏SEX. The spelling and punctuation errors are forgiven due to the self-published nature of this beautiful clunker. I know my brain surface is more planar for having read all three of these but I enjoyed them very much.
October 31, 2022
Loved this trilogy. A fun and easy read. And the last book made me cry. Any emotional investment that brings me to tears is a 5 star for me :) it deals with themes of depression, spirituality, and MERMAIDS.
January 23, 2024
3.5 stars.
A satisfying conclusion to a trilogy I thoroughly enjoyed.
The Bad:
I was extremely disappointed by the amount of grammar and spelling issues. There were quite a few, unfortunately.
During the final confrontation with Yu'Krall, when Staella was possessing Tallora, there was a point where I could not tell what was happening. I thought Staella had stopped possessing her for a moment, and i didn't know what they were looking for or why, and I had to reread the page several times. I'm still not sure I understand correctly.
And countenance. For the love of god, find a new word. It was infuriating how often it was used. There was a chapter it was used 3 times within 2 pages.
I wish that the conflict with Moratham had a more satisfying ending than "oh yeah the war was kinda anticlimactic and we're sure someone else in the future will go to war with the homophobic, misogynistic, slave owning nation!!"
The good:
I loved reading about the reconciliation between Tallora and Dauriel. I felt it was sweet and realistic.
I loved the ending. It felt like a good and satisfying conclusion for them both and for the world at large. I wish we could have learned more about it, but such is the way of epilogues.
I loved Kal, and I loved the other merfolk royalty (except King Merl, but more in a well written villain hatred than a bad character hatred) and enjoyed when they were in their scenes. Their ending also felt satisfying and fitting.
I loved how they chose to defeat Yu'Krall in a different, yet still very harsh way, so that it's obvious that this will not happen again far in the future but Yu'Krall is still duly punished. I just wish Morathma had a similar ending.
A satisfying conclusion to a trilogy I thoroughly enjoyed.
The Bad:
I was extremely disappointed by the amount of grammar and spelling issues. There were quite a few, unfortunately.
During the final confrontation with Yu'Krall, when Staella was possessing Tallora, there was a point where I could not tell what was happening. I thought Staella had stopped possessing her for a moment, and i didn't know what they were looking for or why, and I had to reread the page several times. I'm still not sure I understand correctly.
And countenance. For the love of god, find a new word. It was infuriating how often it was used. There was a chapter it was used 3 times within 2 pages.
I wish that the conflict with Moratham had a more satisfying ending than "oh yeah the war was kinda anticlimactic and we're sure someone else in the future will go to war with the homophobic, misogynistic, slave owning nation!!"
The good:
I loved reading about the reconciliation between Tallora and Dauriel. I felt it was sweet and realistic.
I loved the ending. It felt like a good and satisfying conclusion for them both and for the world at large. I wish we could have learned more about it, but such is the way of epilogues.
I loved Kal, and I loved the other merfolk royalty (except King Merl, but more in a well written villain hatred than a bad character hatred) and enjoyed when they were in their scenes. Their ending also felt satisfying and fitting.
I loved how they chose to defeat Yu'Krall in a different, yet still very harsh way, so that it's obvious that this will not happen again far in the future but Yu'Krall is still duly punished. I just wish Morathma had a similar ending.
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