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The Five Orders #5
End Game
Fate’s a bitch.
Calan and I have been to hell and back, literally.
But everything is normal now...right?
Sure, if planning a wedding under a certain momzilla’s thumb, learning how to wield my new abilities, all while a new demon on the block is trying to sacrifice me to invoke his dark overlords is “normal.“
Plagued by visions of our world being overtaken by the Stygian, what terrifies me to my core is that every one of the nightmarish scenes ends with Calan’s death.
We thought we had escaped the prophecy, but maybe we’d never diverted from the plan destiny had for us.
Start bingeing The Five Orders series now because the end is dropping soon!
Calan and I have been to hell and back, literally.
But everything is normal now...right?
Sure, if planning a wedding under a certain momzilla’s thumb, learning how to wield my new abilities, all while a new demon on the block is trying to sacrifice me to invoke his dark overlords is “normal.“
Plagued by visions of our world being overtaken by the Stygian, what terrifies me to my core is that every one of the nightmarish scenes ends with Calan’s death.
We thought we had escaped the prophecy, but maybe we’d never diverted from the plan destiny had for us.
Start bingeing The Five Orders series now because the end is dropping soon!
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Published September 11, 2020
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Holly Roberds
40 books1,790 followersHolly Roberds is an Amazon Top 40 Bestselling Author of the Vegas Immortals and Lost Girls series, known for badass heroines, gut-busting laughs, and spicy romance. Holly lives in Denver but is only outdoorsy in that she drinks on patios—with a prosecco in one hand and an espresso in the other. When not writing, she’s playing D&D, sharpening her banter skills, or sinking her teeth into her husband’s very bitable arm.
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September 25, 2020
Great conclusion to Calan and Emma's story. The author once again brings a cast of strong , well developed characters , vividly painted scenes and an intriguing story line. She brings drama and humor as well as a twist along the way. I loved this book and especially loved the extended epilogue. I would recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
September 26, 2020
This conclusion was absolutely brilliant!
Emma and Calan are planning their wedding. Krystan is so pregnant she is ready to pop and Travis is running around like a mad man trying to keep Whack a Ghoul on track and afloat (with Emma and Calan's help, of course). Regina has become an overbearing Mother (in law) of the bride running rough shod over Emma and Calan's desires for the "perfect" wedding but, they are able to find their footing and hold on to some semblance of their dream wedding. And everything is going along fine.....until it isn't..... Then everyone has to figure out not only how to fix it but, what actually happened in order to save the world. This book takes you through pieces of all the other books in the series. Culminating in the end game, grappling with what went wrong, what the warning signs were and what might have been if only things had been different. In the end, can light take over and love really cover a myriad of sins and conquer all?
Oh My Lord. This BOOK! At one point, I was so angry with Holly. I kept reading though, with that came understanding and answered questions. The world is so well developed and written, you become extremely invested in the characters and their outcomes (not just the outcome of the story itself). This world sucks you in, spins you around, takes a chunk of your heart, shatters your emotions, and sets you back down to figure out what just happened. This is how you KNOW you have read and amazing book. I definitely look forward to more from Holly, I highly recommend her and will automatically read whatever she rights. Bravo Holly Roberds! Thank you for a series well done.
Emma and Calan are planning their wedding. Krystan is so pregnant she is ready to pop and Travis is running around like a mad man trying to keep Whack a Ghoul on track and afloat (with Emma and Calan's help, of course). Regina has become an overbearing Mother (in law) of the bride running rough shod over Emma and Calan's desires for the "perfect" wedding but, they are able to find their footing and hold on to some semblance of their dream wedding. And everything is going along fine.....until it isn't..... Then everyone has to figure out not only how to fix it but, what actually happened in order to save the world. This book takes you through pieces of all the other books in the series. Culminating in the end game, grappling with what went wrong, what the warning signs were and what might have been if only things had been different. In the end, can light take over and love really cover a myriad of sins and conquer all?
Oh My Lord. This BOOK! At one point, I was so angry with Holly. I kept reading though, with that came understanding and answered questions. The world is so well developed and written, you become extremely invested in the characters and their outcomes (not just the outcome of the story itself). This world sucks you in, spins you around, takes a chunk of your heart, shatters your emotions, and sets you back down to figure out what just happened. This is how you KNOW you have read and amazing book. I definitely look forward to more from Holly, I highly recommend her and will automatically read whatever she rights. Bravo Holly Roberds! Thank you for a series well done.
September 24, 2020
The last part in the series The Five Orders.
The story still follows Calan and Emma. They survived everything and their marriage is about to be concluded. Previous books told their story against evil (Stygian) and the world of the Order of Light. Emma feels that she has changed after surviving the Stygian when she can destroy evil by drawing and absorbing their spirit from their bodies. Then it turns out that the Stygian uses her as a vessel when she fills her body with evil. This is the end. She will rule the world with evil. Or can Calan, with the help of the Orders and all their friends, save her?
A great compelling book. You can read it without having read the previous books in the series, but then you miss the earlier adventures. This book also features characters who played roles in earlier parts. Like Sophie with her cuddly rabbit Merlin. Her belief in Merlin's protective magic helps Calan complete his mission. Wonderful the way she puts Violetta in her place by saying that her teacher has told her that she cannot graduate from school until she has learned to share and is wondering whether Violetta has graduated from school.
Highly recommended
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story still follows Calan and Emma. They survived everything and their marriage is about to be concluded. Previous books told their story against evil (Stygian) and the world of the Order of Light. Emma feels that she has changed after surviving the Stygian when she can destroy evil by drawing and absorbing their spirit from their bodies. Then it turns out that the Stygian uses her as a vessel when she fills her body with evil. This is the end. She will rule the world with evil. Or can Calan, with the help of the Orders and all their friends, save her?
A great compelling book. You can read it without having read the previous books in the series, but then you miss the earlier adventures. This book also features characters who played roles in earlier parts. Like Sophie with her cuddly rabbit Merlin. Her belief in Merlin's protective magic helps Calan complete his mission. Wonderful the way she puts Violetta in her place by saying that her teacher has told her that she cannot graduate from school until she has learned to share and is wondering whether Violetta has graduated from school.
Highly recommended
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 22, 2020
What a great ending! This novel felt like a character and event highlight reel assembling key pieces to the plot puzzle culminating in the final battle with the Stygian. There were so many fun characters with unique quirks that I fell in love with in previous books I couldn’t help but be sucked into the story-again. Who would have thought that a possessed parrot would be so funny! 🙂There was an unexpected twist to the story in the middle that had me voraciously reading to find out what would happen next. A great conclusion to the series that only would be better with an additional epilogue maybe 5-10 years in the characters’ future. Overall, this was a series I thoroughly enjoyed in it’s entirety. I received a free ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
September 25, 2020
I received an arc and the opinions and views are my own. Please don’t let this be the end, there is still so much to learn about everyone. I love Emma and Calan, Krystan and Travis, and so many more. The characters are so well developed and in this book you get all of them showing up. There are some surprises and more than one Oh No! I was sad when a few of the characters are killed and cheered for those who were still alive. My favourite is Snarp, the demon who possessed Krystan’s grandma. He is a hoot and tries so many ways to get himself a new body. This series was a wonderful read which I enjoyed and I hope there is more to come. I would recommend this book and series to all.
September 25, 2020
This was an awesome book that I really enjoyed. The story and characters grabbed me from the beginning and I couldn't stop reading. I loved the characters and watching them grow together, they were well written and went well together. I found this book amazing with great word building making me feel apart of the story and watching it unfold in front of me. A definite must read for any fan and I can't wait to read more from this author!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 26, 2020
This was such a fantastic storyline! You have to feel for Emma and Calan. She’s trying to plan a wedding but everything else seems tore happening. This story was so interesting and intriguing and with all the twists and turns happening you have to keep on you toes to keep up with all that going on! I was glad the ending was as it was but really sorry that the series is over! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
September 26, 2020
The Best Ending Ever!
This fast-paced tale has all the best of the series in one book. Magic, demons, action, drama, humor, suspense, twists, a momzilla from hell, and a snarky kick-ass heroine. I loved this series’ exciting and original storyline plot and all the characters that you’ve met over this series, and hate that it’s over.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily
This fast-paced tale has all the best of the series in one book. Magic, demons, action, drama, humor, suspense, twists, a momzilla from hell, and a snarky kick-ass heroine. I loved this series’ exciting and original storyline plot and all the characters that you’ve met over this series, and hate that it’s over.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily
September 28, 2020
Amazing Book! What and Ending!
Emma and Calan are just trying to plan a wedding, with way to much help from his mother, and make a living at “Whack a Ghoul”. But saving the world from all of the Demons from the Stygian is not an easy job. The twists and turns in this book will keep you guessing and what an ending!! I did not see that coming. A great ending to the series. Maybe it’s not really over ??
I received an ARC copy of this book.
Emma and Calan are just trying to plan a wedding, with way to much help from his mother, and make a living at “Whack a Ghoul”. But saving the world from all of the Demons from the Stygian is not an easy job. The twists and turns in this book will keep you guessing and what an ending!! I did not see that coming. A great ending to the series. Maybe it’s not really over ??
I received an ARC copy of this book.
September 29, 2020
You know it’s a great book when after it’s finished you are absolutely mentally drained, walking around in a zombie state.
Holly has created such an in depth and all absorbing world. These characters have gone through massive development and sacrifice
There were many highs and lows.
The HEA was there. Yet ending a book as well written as this is often like losing a friend.
I received this arc for an honest review
Holly has created such an in depth and all absorbing world. These characters have gone through massive development and sacrifice
There were many highs and lows.
The HEA was there. Yet ending a book as well written as this is often like losing a friend.
I received this arc for an honest review
September 25, 2020
This is a fast-paced fun read! Emma and Calan with their wedding made me smile more than once. The "Whack A Ghoul" demon slaying business puts me in my of Ghostbusters. Not to mention the demon Snarp inhabiting a parrot. I received an advanced copy of this book and freely leave this honest review.
September 25, 2020
Book five in The Five Orders series a well written story that kept me turning pages. I was not putting this book down until I was finished. I did need a Kleenex as I read. Emma and Calan’s story has suspense, drama, danger, death, evil Stygian, and love. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 26, 2020
I've read several books written by Holly Roberds; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
September 27, 2020
Do yourself a favor: Get. This. Book.
It is worth every penny.
This story is really well written, has characters that are created with tantalizing depth and a captivating story line.
It grabs you right from the start keeping you engrossed and turning page after page throughout the whole book!
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It is worth every penny.
This story is really well written, has characters that are created with tantalizing depth and a captivating story line.
It grabs you right from the start keeping you engrossed and turning page after page throughout the whole book!
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September 28, 2020
I found myself enjoying this well written storyline from start to finish.. The characters are well developed and engaging and the chemistry is undeniable throughout the pages. Emma and Calan. She’s trying to plan a wedding will things work out as she wants.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 4, 2020
End Game by Holly Roberds is an amazing story to read. This is book number five in this amazing series that I have loved reading very much. I can not wait to see what this author will write about next. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fantasy and paranormal romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 26, 2020
While Emma is trying to plan her and Calan’s wedding a whirlwind of things is happening around them. I enjoyed the fun, action, drama, twists and the cast of characters in this story. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review
October 22, 2020
Holly Roberds gives you a rollercoaster of emotion in End Game, the last book in her 5 Order Series! There are a lot of ups, downs, twists and turns! This book is so good ,it leaves you on the edge of your seat and you can't put it down until you reach the end!
November 12, 2020
What an END it is. They say that it is always darkest before the dawn, but in this case ... no one is guaranteed there will ever be a dawn again! Amazing scenario twists again! Great story and series.
June 16, 2022
Series was good but too long
Enjoyed the series but 5 books of story was too long, it could have been condensed to 2 or 3 and been better.
To the stage I flicked through books 3 to 5 rather than reading them, just to see what happened.
Enjoyed the series but 5 books of story was too long, it could have been condensed to 2 or 3 and been better.
To the stage I flicked through books 3 to 5 rather than reading them, just to see what happened.
November 30, 2022
what a ride
I’ve so enjoyed Calan and Emma’s story. Lots of twists and turns. I liked the dark side and that it wasn’t always possible to resist. And who doesn’t like a happily ever after.
I’ve so enjoyed Calan and Emma’s story. Lots of twists and turns. I liked the dark side and that it wasn’t always possible to resist. And who doesn’t like a happily ever after.
March 10, 2023
Great conclusion to this series. The orders are all in disarray. Enemies have become uneasy alliances, possibly friends. Weddings bring out the 'zilla experience and all Calan still really wants is to go on a picnic. But will the Stygian have the last laugh?
September 22, 2020
I received a arc and volunteer to review this book. Fantastic and wonderful characters. ❤️. 📚. 👍
September 26, 2020
What an ending! This is an exciting fifth and final book in the Five Order series. danger, humor suspense, and drama. Calan and Emma's story is well written with vivid details.
October 3, 2020
This is a quick and easy read. The storyline is well-crafted, intriguing, suspenseful, has drama and steam. The characters are defined, and likable with sizzling chemistry. I liked it.
October 10, 2020
Loved
I have read this entire series and loved every book.
I loved the relationship between Calen and Emma and Krystanna and Travis. There is suspense and love and above all love
I have read this entire series and loved every book.
I loved the relationship between Calen and Emma and Krystanna and Travis. There is suspense and love and above all love
November 2, 2020
Absolutely exhilarating. I wanted to throw the book several times as it was a roller coaster of a read. But everything ends. And what a excellent ending!
February 15, 2021
Love conquers all
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June 29, 2023
Loved this series. Not only an engaging plot; but the characters are so endearing... and kickass!
October 11, 2024
interesting ending
Spoiler alert I’m surprised Emma killed Jo. He was annoying little guy but saved her a few times. I knew the first idea Calen had was going to be too easy.
Spoiler alert I’m surprised Emma killed Jo. He was annoying little guy but saved her a few times. I knew the first idea Calen had was going to be too easy.
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