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Hades Castle Trilogy #3
Possessed
I'm struggling with my evil side—the demon known as Lilith—and only Samael can help me. Unfortunately, he thinks we're dangerous for each other—just because we murdered each other in past lives. And even worse, he believes he has to marry a mortal to keep me safe. A genuinely terrible mortal woman, I might add.
But with the Free Men growing in power, we must join forces to stop their evil army. As we journey through Albia searching for them, we are drawn even closer together, bound by desire and our twisted love.
As far as I can tell, one of two things will happen: either we will overcome our past, and defeat the Free Men together. Or our dark history will have us turning into monsters and tearing each other to pieces. I'm hoping for the first one.
But with the Free Men growing in power, we must join forces to stop their evil army. As we journey through Albia searching for them, we are drawn even closer together, bound by desire and our twisted love.
As far as I can tell, one of two things will happen: either we will overcome our past, and defeat the Free Men together. Or our dark history will have us turning into monsters and tearing each other to pieces. I'm hoping for the first one.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 18, 2021
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C.N. Crawford are Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of romantasy books, including books with fae, demons, and magical academies.
We write fantasy romance, urban fantasy, and portal romance. Our books often include trials, banter, and enemies to lovers stories.
CN Crawford’s books are perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, K.F. Breene, and Laura Thalassa.
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C.N. Crawford are Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of romantasy books, including books with fae, demons, and magical academies.
We write fantasy romance, urban fantasy, and portal romance. Our books often include trials, banter, and enemies to lovers stories.
CN Crawford’s books are perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, K.F. Breene, and Laura Thalassa.
Note: We are actually two people--a former biologist (Nick) and a former school psychologist (Christine).
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August 18, 2021
Excellent series!!!! This was the final book in this series and it ended with a bang! I loved both 1& 2 in this series but this book was my favourite! I loved both Lila and samael they were awesome characters with great chemistry and the way they played off each other was delightful. Samael was hot as a fallen angel but he was breath taking as a demon!!! When he started growing horns and fangs I was ecstatic ! If you follow my reviews you know I have a thing for guys with fangs and horns!!! my kink I'm not gonna lie! C.N. crawford is a great storyteller and I loved her storyline for this series. I love a awesome paranormal romance packed with interesting main characters and fiery hot passion and action with great villians and great secondary characters. And this checked all those boxes. And I will admit that not until this last book did I like the evil lilith, but in this book you really saw that lilith wasn't a monster. She had been tortured and killed for no other reason then she was born a demon. And the real monsters were humans. I can't wait to read more books from this writer. Her writing is great and her covers fabulous as well. Until next time Luv's💞💋
April 26, 2021
This was a nice completion to the series but it didn't wow me the way I had expected. Most of the conversations and actions taken by the characters seemed repetitive. The villain was so underwhelming, it was actually ridiculous how that was handled. The mastermind behind everything that's happened in the last 2 book was that? I think the author fumbled on that end.
I did like that there was a little backstory at the beginning of the book which told us what had happened in the previous books because I was unwilling to read the past books to refresh my memory so that helped.
I did like that there was a little backstory at the beginning of the book which told us what had happened in the previous books because I was unwilling to read the past books to refresh my memory so that helped.
October 14, 2021
2.5
It was subpar, not too bad but nothing groundbreaking. Don't look too closely cause then you'll notice the holes in the plot and world building.
It was subpar, not too bad but nothing groundbreaking. Don't look too closely cause then you'll notice the holes in the plot and world building.
May 18, 2021
This series wasn’t it for me. It felt incredibly rushed. I think maybe if the author showed their relationship kindle more than just like bam I don’t like her but now she’s my whole world? It was a good ending. The villain I kind of saw coming. It had potential but than lost itself along the way.
December 4, 2022
I least I know these authors are not for me
beautiful covers sadly I didn't like the romance or fantasy part
beautiful covers sadly I didn't like the romance or fantasy part
May 11, 2021
Brilliant end to an explosive trilogy. Didnt figure out who the Baron was until this book (where i feel it was made somewhat obvious for our benefit). I will definitely reread this series, just for Samael and lilas drama, their banter is genuinely funny and made the read all the more enjoyable. I pray there is a spin off involving Emma and Sourial because i ship them so much! So glad this was on my amazon recommendation
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 7, 2022
The Hades Castle Trilogy allowed me to discover C.N. Crawford, and for that I am thankful!!!
When I was a kid, ‘I dreamt of living in the castle, a place of magic and intrigue.’. A place where we can delve into desires and live like a King or Queen. ‘As I got older, I started to learn that (that isn’t the case and) even the slums had their own kind of magic. If you knew where to look...and... it was in the people too.'
In fairy tales, we were meant to hate the evil queens - the women whose hearts had turned bitter, the sorceresses with dark magic in their fingertips'. I never liked those stories. After all, we all have a little darkness in us that runs through our veins spurred on by the fierce hungriness to protect our loved ones, or spurred on by vengeance to avenge the injustice people. C N Crawford does a brilliant job of narrating these themes through Samael and Lila, and despite them both having this darkness within, we - like them - also have the ability to choose our own paths rather than letting somebody else dictate our destiny because of their pre-conceive notions and expectations of you.
I will admit that I wasn't fond of Lilith's character in the beginning - series leave Lila and Samael alone (haha) - but in comparison to The Fallen and Rapture you really saw that Lilith wasn't a monster. If you had been tortured and killed for no other reason then being born a demon I am positive that you would be bitter and twisted.
Through Lila - and Lilith - story, C N Crawford teaches us two important life lessons:
So why the lower rating?
When I was a kid, ‘I dreamt of living in the castle, a place of magic and intrigue.’. A place where we can delve into desires and live like a King or Queen. ‘As I got older, I started to learn that (that isn’t the case and) even the slums had their own kind of magic. If you knew where to look...and... it was in the people too.'
In fairy tales, we were meant to hate the evil queens - the women whose hearts had turned bitter, the sorceresses with dark magic in their fingertips'. I never liked those stories. After all, we all have a little darkness in us that runs through our veins spurred on by the fierce hungriness to protect our loved ones, or spurred on by vengeance to avenge the injustice people. C N Crawford does a brilliant job of narrating these themes through Samael and Lila, and despite them both having this darkness within, we - like them - also have the ability to choose our own paths rather than letting somebody else dictate our destiny because of their pre-conceive notions and expectations of you.
I will admit that I wasn't fond of Lilith's character in the beginning - series leave Lila and Samael alone (haha) - but in comparison to The Fallen and Rapture you really saw that Lilith wasn't a monster. If you had been tortured and killed for no other reason then being born a demon I am positive that you would be bitter and twisted.
Through Lila - and Lilith - story, C N Crawford teaches us two important life lessons:
1. There are three sides to every story; your version, someone else's version and the truth.
2. Champagne with orange juice is a thing, and it is okay to have for breakfast.
So why the lower rating?
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the dynamic enemies to lovers drama between Samael and Lila (their banter is genuinely hilarious) however, for me, had the Hades Castle Trilogy been better constructed by giving us the nitty gritty world building, it would of opened the books up to engaging character development and story telling rather than leaving me questioning certain aspects of the story.
One topic I remain unsure of is: how did Samael know Sourial's past if he cannot remember anything after the fall? Personally, while staying true to the storyline, I would of liked a little more clarification regarding this, and the fallen angels values/ backgrounds which could have been demonstrated through Sourial.
Either way, I enjoyed the book and would recommend the series.
🌶 MY SPICE SCORE - Young Adult: Vanilla ice cream anyone? ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and I am not even mad - gimme gimme gimme!!)
October 3, 2022
The 3rd and last book in the trilogy was a whirlwind of unpredictable events and dramatic, brutal and bloody experiences.
Lila's and Samael's story ended in a fight against prejudice, betrayal and black magic.
Their relationship started with no trust and ended with a surprising realization that demons can actually do good in the world.
Was this book a bit cheesy, sure it was, but who says fantasy can't end with a bit of sweet and swoony.
Even though we're talking about bloodthirsty demons here.
I'm a little sad that we didn't hear more about their lives after the battle. I'd like to know more about them without the constant death threats hanging over them.
Whatever, I loved his trilogy and will definitely read more books by this author.
Lila's and Samael's story ended in a fight against prejudice, betrayal and black magic.
Their relationship started with no trust and ended with a surprising realization that demons can actually do good in the world.
Was this book a bit cheesy, sure it was, but who says fantasy can't end with a bit of sweet and swoony.
Even though we're talking about bloodthirsty demons here.
I'm a little sad that we didn't hear more about their lives after the battle. I'd like to know more about them without the constant death threats hanging over them.
Whatever, I loved his trilogy and will definitely read more books by this author.
September 3, 2021
I decided to find out what was going to happen with the story so here we are. 'Possessed' is definitely the best book of the three. It's more fast paced and packed with action. I had my emotions in my throat with the suspense of what you knew could happen next.
That said, Hades Castle is not what I would call a memorable trilogy. There aren't strong arguments to support everything that happens or why it happens. The setting itself, the world could have been better constructed, specially to fit for the fallen angels. Because once they fall, they don't remember their previous life, their background is completely lost. Their purpose and existence too random and flawed. We don't even know how many they are. There are people trying to kill them and still there are only two trying to stop them.
You see, fallen angels usually show their disapproval for God or heaven. They rebel and fall. I'm not saying all authors should abide by the status quo. However, if they don't know anything about their lives previous to falling, then why fall at all? What kind of punishment is that? What's the lesson in there? See my point?
Moreover, the characters needed some work. The leader of the Free Men was a poor choice in my humble opinion. There's nothing remarkable about that person, nothing to point out that this character has the strength, skills, etc. to rule and lead such a deadly movement. Samael, I mean, he is probably the most powerful of the fallen angel. He is the angel of death. He is a killing machine. Still, he gets injured all the time. His power is so unimpressive. He is like a common mortal soldier with immortality. Contrary to this, Lila is exciting. If the other characters were developed like her, I would be telling a different review.
All in all, book 1 got better by the end. Book 2 improved, things that needed to happen happened, but book 3 was it. I even think this is a story that could have been told in one book alone. It's enjoyable, but if you're picky, you might find too many flaws.
If you'd like a reference on fallen angels, I recommend the book series Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick.
That said, Hades Castle is not what I would call a memorable trilogy. There aren't strong arguments to support everything that happens or why it happens. The setting itself, the world could have been better constructed, specially to fit for the fallen angels. Because once they fall, they don't remember their previous life, their background is completely lost. Their purpose and existence too random and flawed. We don't even know how many they are. There are people trying to kill them and still there are only two trying to stop them.
You see, fallen angels usually show their disapproval for God or heaven. They rebel and fall. I'm not saying all authors should abide by the status quo. However, if they don't know anything about their lives previous to falling, then why fall at all? What kind of punishment is that? What's the lesson in there? See my point?
Moreover, the characters needed some work. The leader of the Free Men was a poor choice in my humble opinion. There's nothing remarkable about that person, nothing to point out that this character has the strength, skills, etc. to rule and lead such a deadly movement. Samael, I mean, he is probably the most powerful of the fallen angel. He is the angel of death. He is a killing machine. Still, he gets injured all the time. His power is so unimpressive. He is like a common mortal soldier with immortality. Contrary to this, Lila is exciting. If the other characters were developed like her, I would be telling a different review.
All in all, book 1 got better by the end. Book 2 improved, things that needed to happen happened, but book 3 was it. I even think this is a story that could have been told in one book alone. It's enjoyable, but if you're picky, you might find too many flaws.
If you'd like a reference on fallen angels, I recommend the book series Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick.
June 22, 2022
I’m gonna start this by saying was this the best book series I’ve ever read? No. Was I highly entertained through the whole thing? Yes. Did I almost dnf the first book because the heroine was on my last nerve? Also yes. Do I think you should read it? Yes. Will this review make any sense? Probably not 😂
We have fallen angels, demons, reincarnation, magic and mortal uprisings. The Count needs a mortal bride and when his vision shows Lila he pays her to marry him.
All her life Lila has been raised to think the Count was the bad guy. She has been searching for her missing sister who has been seen walking in Castle Hades and never seen again. So her goal is to find the counts weakness and kill him and find her missing sister. Somehow Lila can always sneak around undetected. Kill guard twice her size. She has unmatched strength and a magic of darkness she’s not sure where it comes from. When secrets start coming to light can Lila find out just what she is? And will Sameal (The Count) kill her because of it. Or will their love be strong enough.
In the first two books the romance wasn’t very strong but the plot kept me interested. There was a couple plot holes that I had issues with that just didn’t make sense to me but there was something about the story that kept me going. I needed to know all the secrets Lila had and more about Samael. By the 3rd book I was obsessed with them and their relationship and I really thought the last book was best of all.
In the final book the show down with the Free Man was on and just who was the Baron and the leader. I didn’t actually guess who he was but I do think the ending was just too easy. But I’m glad they got their happy ending together.
3.75-4/5 ⭐️
1.5/5 🌶
We have fallen angels, demons, reincarnation, magic and mortal uprisings. The Count needs a mortal bride and when his vision shows Lila he pays her to marry him.
All her life Lila has been raised to think the Count was the bad guy. She has been searching for her missing sister who has been seen walking in Castle Hades and never seen again. So her goal is to find the counts weakness and kill him and find her missing sister. Somehow Lila can always sneak around undetected. Kill guard twice her size. She has unmatched strength and a magic of darkness she’s not sure where it comes from. When secrets start coming to light can Lila find out just what she is? And will Sameal (The Count) kill her because of it. Or will their love be strong enough.
In the first two books the romance wasn’t very strong but the plot kept me interested. There was a couple plot holes that I had issues with that just didn’t make sense to me but there was something about the story that kept me going. I needed to know all the secrets Lila had and more about Samael. By the 3rd book I was obsessed with them and their relationship and I really thought the last book was best of all.
In the final book the show down with the Free Man was on and just who was the Baron and the leader. I didn’t actually guess who he was but I do think the ending was just too easy. But I’m glad they got their happy ending together.
3.75-4/5 ⭐️
1.5/5 🌶
April 17, 2021
I was sad to realize this was the last book, but all good things must come to an end. This series-ender was just as good as the previous installments, and I enjoyed the ride. One of the aspects that really struck me with this one was that the heroine, Lila, was not coddled by the hero Samael. He allowed her, and even told her, to be the great warrior she was. He didn’t need to “rescue” her when they were fighting. I loved that. Aside from that, the love and caring between them was great…when they weren’t taken in by…well, I’ll let you read for yourself. This was a fitting ending, and the end took my breath away. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
April 26, 2021
OMG what an ending - so much happens in this final book and all your questions are answered
Samuel & Lila have so many forces trying to keep the apart and now the fate of humanity hangs in the balance and they are damned if they do and probably damned if they don't but will they find a way
I am not a spoiler reviewer but lets just say that you will be taken on a roller coaster of emotions in this book and you will cry as well as laugh along the ways
So much happens and these are two of the best characters created by C.N for some time now.
Amazing read that you just wont be able to put down as i know i couldn't!
Samuel & Lila have so many forces trying to keep the apart and now the fate of humanity hangs in the balance and they are damned if they do and probably damned if they don't but will they find a way
I am not a spoiler reviewer but lets just say that you will be taken on a roller coaster of emotions in this book and you will cry as well as laugh along the ways
So much happens and these are two of the best characters created by C.N for some time now.
Amazing read that you just wont be able to put down as i know i couldn't!
April 22, 2021
I have loved this series from the start and am sad to see it come to an end but hells bells what an ending it is! It’s exciting and action packed and full of mystery and intrigue , some amazing twists I did not see coming and it’s emotional and the heat, well, phew, so hot 🥵! We finally get Lila and Samael to come to terms with who they really are and I loved seeing their development as the book went on. It’s been one hell of a ride and the ending was just incredible and fitting and this is a series I would highly recommend!
August 31, 2025
This was a good ending and strengthened my thoughts on the series overall. The FMC and MMC became such an excellent team and the progression feels surprisingly natural given their lack of chemistry in the first book.
Do not recommend audio for this, the narrator was very average and did terrible male voices.
Do not recommend audio for this, the narrator was very average and did terrible male voices.
May 4, 2021
Great series. The final book didn't rush through just tying up storylines as some series do. This had a good strong storyline to the end.
June 27, 2021
Lots of action and romance, but I would have liked the 🌶🌶🌶🌶 to be more graphic. The book is great overall though. Rating: 4.25
June 1, 2021
3.5 Stars
While I really enjoyed this series I do wish it was slightly longer/more time taken on it. There could be a lot more side plot development and I felt like the story was, while good, quite one dimensional.
First off - I love how the first bit of the book was a little synopsis of the last two books. I read so much that having something to refresh my memory real quick on what happened was amazing. I wish all book series did this!
This final addition to the series picks up right where book 2 left off. Lila, now possessed with Lilith, is chained up. Samael, after consulting his dreams, realizes that he in fact does need to marry a human. Then to make matters worse we quickly realize that Lilith cannot be exorcised from Lila, since it would end up killing her. Samael brings home some human women to choose to marry even though he has no desire to marry anyone other than Lila. While the human girls are waiting Samael and Lila realize they need to work together to find the book that the Free Men have to control Lila and break that connection.
The book basically follows that quest but then has the relationship re-development between Samael and Lila/Lilith (Lilith being surprisingly dormant in Lila now?). I enjoyed the steam and romance between Lila and Samael, I liked the side characters introduced and thought this was a solid ending to this series. Lila and Samael are both portrayed as likable anti-heroes/villains, which is interesting and I liked.
My issues are that 1. The Lilith being in Lila seemed to no longer be an issue. I thought that was the entire point in the end of book 2 that Lilith was super evil and this was going to be bad. Instead Lilith apparently decides to be dormant and nice, while literally making 0 trouble. It didn't make a ton of sense considering how the last book ended. 2. The final battle/stand against the Free Men was over super quickly and it never felt like anything was really at stake. Samael and Lila were just super powerful and destroyed anything in their way (except when 2 poison arrows almost took them out).
Overall, this final book felt rushed and almost didn't feel like a complete story. For example (spoilers here) Alice dying was basically nothing. Samael killed her in like 1 second and Lila was like oh that's sad, but then moved on so fast. I also thought the reveal then overthrow of the Baron was rushed and uneventful considering this has been a big part of the story since book 1. Everything felt very easy.
I still enjoyed it and thought this series was good, but it wasn't anything spectacular. The first book started off really strong but book 2 and this final additional declined a bit in quality.
While I really enjoyed this series I do wish it was slightly longer/more time taken on it. There could be a lot more side plot development and I felt like the story was, while good, quite one dimensional.
First off - I love how the first bit of the book was a little synopsis of the last two books. I read so much that having something to refresh my memory real quick on what happened was amazing. I wish all book series did this!
This final addition to the series picks up right where book 2 left off. Lila, now possessed with Lilith, is chained up. Samael, after consulting his dreams, realizes that he in fact does need to marry a human. Then to make matters worse we quickly realize that Lilith cannot be exorcised from Lila, since it would end up killing her. Samael brings home some human women to choose to marry even though he has no desire to marry anyone other than Lila. While the human girls are waiting Samael and Lila realize they need to work together to find the book that the Free Men have to control Lila and break that connection.
The book basically follows that quest but then has the relationship re-development between Samael and Lila/Lilith (Lilith being surprisingly dormant in Lila now?). I enjoyed the steam and romance between Lila and Samael, I liked the side characters introduced and thought this was a solid ending to this series. Lila and Samael are both portrayed as likable anti-heroes/villains, which is interesting and I liked.
My issues are that 1. The Lilith being in Lila seemed to no longer be an issue. I thought that was the entire point in the end of book 2 that Lilith was super evil and this was going to be bad. Instead Lilith apparently decides to be dormant and nice, while literally making 0 trouble. It didn't make a ton of sense considering how the last book ended. 2. The final battle/stand against the Free Men was over super quickly and it never felt like anything was really at stake. Samael and Lila were just super powerful and destroyed anything in their way (except when 2 poison arrows almost took them out).
Overall, this final book felt rushed and almost didn't feel like a complete story. For example (spoilers here) Alice dying was basically nothing. Samael killed her in like 1 second and Lila was like oh that's sad, but then moved on so fast. I also thought the reveal then overthrow of the Baron was rushed and uneventful considering this has been a big part of the story since book 1. Everything felt very easy.
I still enjoyed it and thought this series was good, but it wasn't anything spectacular. The first book started off really strong but book 2 and this final additional declined a bit in quality.
April 24, 2021
CN Crawford writes some of the best romantic fantasy offered today. Her worlds are always a treat, carefully created, part reality, part fantasy, all wild imagination. And then there are her characters. They feel, at times, classic, rooted in the world's traditions, but with distinctly modern and quirky edges. Descriptions demand your attention, be they the clothes that feel distinctly out of place and yet, perfect. Settings spark your imagination with dust motes dancing in hazy sunlight, or a dusting of snow filling the grooves of cobblestone roadways. One thing is certain, you're never at a loss for imaginative landscapes in a Crawford world.
In Possessed, the third novel in the Hades Castle Trilogy, she kicked it all up a few notches.
Lila is now fully inhabited with the demon Lilith. She's hanging onto control, fighting the call of the Freemen as well as her desire - and Lilith's hatred, of Samael. Her internal dialogue is snarky, filled with dry wit. With Lilith cohabiting within, Lila is ancient and wordly. She's tired and not afraid to let her opinions and derision of the world's idiocy be shared. And Samael, the Venom of God, is fighting his desire for Lila, which will result in his becoming a demon. To this end, he decides to marry, and his bride isn't his fiance Lila. He finds he can't keep his hands off of Lila, even as his nearly-newly chosen bride to be is planning their wedding. I'll bet you thought your relationships were complicated.
All of this is set against the backdrop of the coming battle. Prophecy tells of blood flowing in the streets should Lila and Samael marry. Another prophecy also states that might not be such a bad thing. This puts the fallen angel and the human/demon between a rock and the hard place of all those who may be friends or foe.
The highest of fantasy and fairytale is part imaginative story and part parable and commentary on current events. Possessed falls into this category. You can certainly read it as pure fiction, but it's hard to miss parallels to recent world events. Either way, this is another of the reasons that CN Crawford remains one of my favorite fantasy writers.
In Possessed, the third novel in the Hades Castle Trilogy, she kicked it all up a few notches.
Lila is now fully inhabited with the demon Lilith. She's hanging onto control, fighting the call of the Freemen as well as her desire - and Lilith's hatred, of Samael. Her internal dialogue is snarky, filled with dry wit. With Lilith cohabiting within, Lila is ancient and wordly. She's tired and not afraid to let her opinions and derision of the world's idiocy be shared. And Samael, the Venom of God, is fighting his desire for Lila, which will result in his becoming a demon. To this end, he decides to marry, and his bride isn't his fiance Lila. He finds he can't keep his hands off of Lila, even as his nearly-newly chosen bride to be is planning their wedding. I'll bet you thought your relationships were complicated.
All of this is set against the backdrop of the coming battle. Prophecy tells of blood flowing in the streets should Lila and Samael marry. Another prophecy also states that might not be such a bad thing. This puts the fallen angel and the human/demon between a rock and the hard place of all those who may be friends or foe.
The highest of fantasy and fairytale is part imaginative story and part parable and commentary on current events. Possessed falls into this category. You can certainly read it as pure fiction, but it's hard to miss parallels to recent world events. Either way, this is another of the reasons that CN Crawford remains one of my favorite fantasy writers.
June 17, 2021
An okay series. It was advertised as a ~sexy adult~ book and it had steamy scenes but also a shocking amount more plot than I anticipated. And interesting lore for fallen angels. This third one dragged on a bit too long and yet wrapped up too prettily with a bow. The world was so messy and raw and then in the end it was all perfect and fine. Slightly disappointed by how easy the conflict was over and the reveal of the villain. But overall not a bad way to spend a weekend reading.
July 28, 2021
Oh, yeah. That's what I'm talking about.
This was a great finale to the series.
How can you not love Samael's self-consciousness, he really needed his ego booster from Lila. That made me love him so much more.
The ending was very fulfilling and I leave this world with a good feeling. I'm glad I read these books.
This was a great finale to the series.
How can you not love Samael's self-consciousness, he really needed his ego booster from Lila. That made me love him so much more.
The ending was very fulfilling and I leave this world with a good feeling. I'm glad I read these books.
April 21, 2021
This final book in this trilogy was utterly brilliant! So much happened in the book, with twists and turns all over, sweet romance, hot steamy scenes, violence, betrayal, murder and mayhem! What more could you ask for?!
Lila, along with Lilith's soul residing in her, and Samael have their final battle ahead of them, but who is the Baron hiding behind the army of Free Men and what is it that they are really trying to achieve here?!
The soothsayer is adamant that should Samael and Lila/Lilith join forces then the blood of mortals with run through the streets of Dovren. Samael's dreams also lead him down a different path to the one he wants to take. Should he take heed from the soothsayer and his dreams or follow what his heart really wants? At one point I thought he was really going to do just that and ignore what he was feeling, but luckily someone he trusts the most made him realise something crucial.
I loved the internal battle Lila had with the soul of Lilith, but the development of this character was fantastic. There was evilness, revenge, determination, gentleness, love, happiness and so much more coming from her. Lila was definitely a complex character! Her relationship with Samael was perfect too - they were both independent yet just as great together. Lila definitely didn't need Samael to hold her hand or to rescue her (most of the time) and the same with him, but as a team they were completely formidable!
This whole trilogy was a great read and highly recommended! I want to read Emma and Sourial's story next - not sure if they have one coming out, but that's who I want to read about now!
Thank you to Christine and Nick for my ARC copy of this book. As always it was a fantastic book and I just loved it! This review is all my own honest one though!
Lila, along with Lilith's soul residing in her, and Samael have their final battle ahead of them, but who is the Baron hiding behind the army of Free Men and what is it that they are really trying to achieve here?!
The soothsayer is adamant that should Samael and Lila/Lilith join forces then the blood of mortals with run through the streets of Dovren. Samael's dreams also lead him down a different path to the one he wants to take. Should he take heed from the soothsayer and his dreams or follow what his heart really wants? At one point I thought he was really going to do just that and ignore what he was feeling, but luckily someone he trusts the most made him realise something crucial.
I loved the internal battle Lila had with the soul of Lilith, but the development of this character was fantastic. There was evilness, revenge, determination, gentleness, love, happiness and so much more coming from her. Lila was definitely a complex character! Her relationship with Samael was perfect too - they were both independent yet just as great together. Lila definitely didn't need Samael to hold her hand or to rescue her (most of the time) and the same with him, but as a team they were completely formidable!
This whole trilogy was a great read and highly recommended! I want to read Emma and Sourial's story next - not sure if they have one coming out, but that's who I want to read about now!
Thank you to Christine and Nick for my ARC copy of this book. As always it was a fantastic book and I just loved it! This review is all my own honest one though!
July 9, 2022
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ok still prefer book 2 as it has more romantic moments that I like but this is also surprisingly solid. I really like the character evolution Lilith/Lilah goes through in this book as their personalities merge and seeing how Samael changes alongside them is fun. Seeing them as a couple + their moments together is what made this better than book 1 for me. There is definite growth for everyone involved and I just loved seeing Lilah kick butt in this.
One of my bigger issues is just how shafted all the side characters feel. Like again, I like basically everyone (including Thora's section), but I just wish we actually saw more of them. I wanted more Emma, Suriel, and Oswald. They appeared hardly at all! And Zara? Why even include her when she gets like ONE scene at the start and end of each book lol I'm supposed to believe she's good friends with Lilah but why? They never interact and Lilah never mentions her unless she's in a scene with her (which again is rarely).
I'm sorry but the reveal about who the Baron was is so obvious I would be surprised if no one figured it out. Because at the very start Samael goes "I trust you, *person 2*, and *person 3* and that's all! But someone in this house is a traitor!" well my boy there are literally 4 people that live there so.... shouldn't it be obvious then? And he doesnt bring it up and neither does Lilah. Like ??? why are neither of you discussing the possibility that its them?? Especially after that statement? And Harlow was just such a non-character that did not deserve to get that level of attention in the latter half... it was a waste on her character to give her that much spotlight because it feels so pointless?
ok still prefer book 2 as it has more romantic moments that I like but this is also surprisingly solid. I really like the character evolution Lilith/Lilah goes through in this book as their personalities merge and seeing how Samael changes alongside them is fun. Seeing them as a couple + their moments together is what made this better than book 1 for me. There is definite growth for everyone involved and I just loved seeing Lilah kick butt in this.
One of my bigger issues is just how shafted all the side characters feel. Like again, I like basically everyone (including Thora's section), but I just wish we actually saw more of them. I wanted more Emma, Suriel, and Oswald. They appeared hardly at all! And Zara? Why even include her when she gets like ONE scene at the start and end of each book lol I'm supposed to believe she's good friends with Lilah but why? They never interact and Lilah never mentions her unless she's in a scene with her (which again is rarely).
I'm sorry but the reveal about who the Baron was is so obvious I would be surprised if no one figured it out. Because at the very start Samael goes "I trust you, *person 2*, and *person 3* and that's all! But someone in this house is a traitor!" well my boy there are literally 4 people that live there so.... shouldn't it be obvious then? And he doesnt bring it up and neither does Lilah. Like ??? why are neither of you discussing the possibility that its them?? Especially after that statement? And Harlow was just such a non-character that did not deserve to get that level of attention in the latter half... it was a waste on her character to give her that much spotlight because it feels so pointless?
April 24, 2023
Okay…I devoured this series in a matter of 3 days and it kept me hooked the whole entire time. I don’t know how many times I’m going to say this but I absolutely love the FMC! She is bada$$, heroine, funny, strong. I was really turned off by her in the first book because she made some poor choices, but this 3rd book was her redemption and she does not disappoint! And I love supportive MMCs where he just sits back and lets her do her thing because he knows she can handle herself. The way Lila was able to keep control of her true self and also change the heart of the Angel of Death was really heartwarming. I would say though, there was plot, it wasn’t bad, but I wasn’t really reading this for the plot at this point. I was more intrigued by their snarky banter. A little predictable, but the ending still had me gasping.
Lila:
“You like nightmares, do you? You’re in luck. I’m the worst nightmare you’ve ever seen.”
It was just unfortunate that he was right about one thing: we were dangerous for each other, and neither of us had a handle on our dark sides.
He said we’d ruin each other, destroy each other again and again. But we brought each other to life, too. We belonged together, dark and broken as we were. I didn’t think we had a choice. I could never stay away from him, nor he from me.
Samael:
“You’ve always scared me, and almost nothing else does. But it may not be for the reasons you think.”
“Because around you it’s hard for me to think straight.”
“I want to be close to you, and only you.”
“Why did my worst enemy have to be so fucking beautiful?”
As if hearing my thoughts, he murmured, “I love you.” Like the ring said—my beloved was mine, and I was his.
I think I could live as a monster. I don’t think I could live without you.”
Lila:
“You like nightmares, do you? You’re in luck. I’m the worst nightmare you’ve ever seen.”
It was just unfortunate that he was right about one thing: we were dangerous for each other, and neither of us had a handle on our dark sides.
He said we’d ruin each other, destroy each other again and again. But we brought each other to life, too. We belonged together, dark and broken as we were. I didn’t think we had a choice. I could never stay away from him, nor he from me.
Samael:
“You’ve always scared me, and almost nothing else does. But it may not be for the reasons you think.”
“Because around you it’s hard for me to think straight.”
“I want to be close to you, and only you.”
“Why did my worst enemy have to be so fucking beautiful?”
As if hearing my thoughts, he murmured, “I love you.” Like the ring said—my beloved was mine, and I was his.
I think I could live as a monster. I don’t think I could live without you.”
April 21, 2021
Possessed
I was provided an ARC Copy of Possessed in exchange for an honest and fair review!
Samael (The Fallen King) had proposed to Lila who was also Lilith in the same body who was an out of control Demon and has killed and been killed through many lifetimes. She however, always returns seeking revenge on those who have killed or tortured her over the centuries. Her Magic is strong, but Lila has been able to control, and work together with her for mutual goals.
Samael, in order to remain the King of the Fallen Angels, has been told he must wed a Virgin Human, and his dreams, and future foretold by a Seer, confirms if he marries Lila instead as they both want, he will become a full Demon, and no longer able to lead the Fallen Angels as King. So he chooses a Mortal of the upper class to marry, and that sets Lila/Lilith who has allowed herself to be chained and confined in the Tower until she hears the news to break free, when she sees who Samael will wed.
The Freemen in the meantime have been using the Magical book that Lilith made a promise with to destroy the Angels, and people they consider to be corrupting their Pure of Mind and Body, and of lower Morals in exchange for removing her binding to the book that could control her. Samael comes after her, and they work together to figure out their futures, (both personal, and for the citizens, and the Freemen cult) that wants to start over from scratch.
This is one of the best endings for this series that I could not imagine. It had Blood, Revenge, Love, Surprises, Twists, and a great deal of satisfaction that left no loose ends to your imagination.
I was provided an ARC Copy of Possessed in exchange for an honest and fair review!
Samael (The Fallen King) had proposed to Lila who was also Lilith in the same body who was an out of control Demon and has killed and been killed through many lifetimes. She however, always returns seeking revenge on those who have killed or tortured her over the centuries. Her Magic is strong, but Lila has been able to control, and work together with her for mutual goals.
Samael, in order to remain the King of the Fallen Angels, has been told he must wed a Virgin Human, and his dreams, and future foretold by a Seer, confirms if he marries Lila instead as they both want, he will become a full Demon, and no longer able to lead the Fallen Angels as King. So he chooses a Mortal of the upper class to marry, and that sets Lila/Lilith who has allowed herself to be chained and confined in the Tower until she hears the news to break free, when she sees who Samael will wed.
The Freemen in the meantime have been using the Magical book that Lilith made a promise with to destroy the Angels, and people they consider to be corrupting their Pure of Mind and Body, and of lower Morals in exchange for removing her binding to the book that could control her. Samael comes after her, and they work together to figure out their futures, (both personal, and for the citizens, and the Freemen cult) that wants to start over from scratch.
This is one of the best endings for this series that I could not imagine. It had Blood, Revenge, Love, Surprises, Twists, and a great deal of satisfaction that left no loose ends to your imagination.
April 22, 2021
As always, the final instalment of a series is a bittersweet read. You want to finish it, but you really don't want it to be the end.
Character development:
In this instalment, we finally got to see both Lila and Samael come to terms with who they really are, what they want and why they are fighting the fight.
Alas, we didn't get to see much of Sourial *sad panda*, so I'm kinda hoping we might get a spin-off with him and Emma (pretty please!!).
Throughout the series, the characters were well fleshed out and had enough depth, enough feelings that made it very easy to become emotionally invested in their fight against the Free Men.
Pacing and flow:
While there were plenty of exciting and action-filled scenes in this book, I felt it had a more mellow feel to it (which isn't a bad thing, I promise! It just lacked a bit of 'oompf'). It was a very smooth and easy read with a good balance between action and conversations (and hot tubs :D).
The book:
The book was well written with no (noticeable) errors. There is sex described (if that is important to you).
The book is 249 pages long, spread over 37 chapters and told from both Lila's and Samael's point of view.
Final thoughts:
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and all I can say is: well done! I just really like books with angels and demons and mythological creatures :D
I really hope we will get another series set in this world *points at Sourial* as I would love to read how things are a few years later :)
Character development:
In this instalment, we finally got to see both Lila and Samael come to terms with who they really are, what they want and why they are fighting the fight.
Alas, we didn't get to see much of Sourial *sad panda*, so I'm kinda hoping we might get a spin-off with him and Emma (pretty please!!).
Throughout the series, the characters were well fleshed out and had enough depth, enough feelings that made it very easy to become emotionally invested in their fight against the Free Men.
Pacing and flow:
While there were plenty of exciting and action-filled scenes in this book, I felt it had a more mellow feel to it (which isn't a bad thing, I promise! It just lacked a bit of 'oompf'). It was a very smooth and easy read with a good balance between action and conversations (and hot tubs :D).
The book:
The book was well written with no (noticeable) errors. There is sex described (if that is important to you).
The book is 249 pages long, spread over 37 chapters and told from both Lila's and Samael's point of view.
Final thoughts:
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and all I can say is: well done! I just really like books with angels and demons and mythological creatures :D
I really hope we will get another series set in this world *points at Sourial* as I would love to read how things are a few years later :)
April 23, 2021
I was so excited about the final installment of this series but as always it is so incredibly hard to say goodbye.
I AGAIN could barely put it down. It was intensely interesting in all the ways!! So satisfying.
This installment had so much intrigue as we see the emotional connection between Lila and Samuel grow deeper as they learn to trust each other and ultimately accept their true natures and destiny's. We see them struggle to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of their love and life together. I enjoyed seeing deeper glimpses into their lives before they met. I found it amazing that they ground and complete each other instead of destroying each other as the prophecies suggest.
I also really have to say I was fascinated by the balance that Lila and Lilith find as they come to understand that to survive they must accept each other.
This book was deeply fascinating because it had such a personalized and deeply felt storyline between Samuel and Lila as past, present, and future merge together for a very satisfying resolution.
Absolutely highly recommend this series the writing is exceptional and the world-building is so detailed you can completely immerse yourself in the pages! If you haven't tried the series I highly suggest checking it out!!
I AGAIN could barely put it down. It was intensely interesting in all the ways!! So satisfying.
This installment had so much intrigue as we see the emotional connection between Lila and Samuel grow deeper as they learn to trust each other and ultimately accept their true natures and destiny's. We see them struggle to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of their love and life together. I enjoyed seeing deeper glimpses into their lives before they met. I found it amazing that they ground and complete each other instead of destroying each other as the prophecies suggest.
I also really have to say I was fascinated by the balance that Lila and Lilith find as they come to understand that to survive they must accept each other.
This book was deeply fascinating because it had such a personalized and deeply felt storyline between Samuel and Lila as past, present, and future merge together for a very satisfying resolution.
Absolutely highly recommend this series the writing is exceptional and the world-building is so detailed you can completely immerse yourself in the pages! If you haven't tried the series I highly suggest checking it out!!
September 9, 2021
I’m on my deathbed thanks to this series. SO enjoyable from start to finish. I literally couldn’t stop reading them, devoured them in a day like a crazy woman.
This final book definitely covered everything I wanted and more. The lovers turned enemies but are they truly and wow, how good it hurts. Truly a heart wrenching love affair mixed in with “good” and “evil” and does that even mean what we think it is.
I love how the main characters ended up far from where they thought they needed to be but precisely where they were meant to be. The the risk they took to do what was right for themselves and for the greater good. I also LOVE how selfish they were for themselves, for each other, damn all others (within reason ;) simply because you want or feel like you absolutely need to. Not as villains but just like a raw self-preserving nature coming through. I really love that these main characters were “villains” simply because they were who they were quite unapologetically, but they weren’t evil. It’s all about perspective.
The ending of the plot was satisfying, all holes covered, all loose ends tied, the spicyness was very balanced and written (not overly done thank god) and a really happy ending.
This final book definitely covered everything I wanted and more. The lovers turned enemies but are they truly and wow, how good it hurts. Truly a heart wrenching love affair mixed in with “good” and “evil” and does that even mean what we think it is.
I love how the main characters ended up far from where they thought they needed to be but precisely where they were meant to be. The the risk they took to do what was right for themselves and for the greater good. I also LOVE how selfish they were for themselves, for each other, damn all others (within reason ;) simply because you want or feel like you absolutely need to. Not as villains but just like a raw self-preserving nature coming through. I really love that these main characters were “villains” simply because they were who they were quite unapologetically, but they weren’t evil. It’s all about perspective.
The ending of the plot was satisfying, all holes covered, all loose ends tied, the spicyness was very balanced and written (not overly done thank god) and a really happy ending.
January 17, 2022
3.4/5 Stars
Possessed- C.N. Crawford
This is a thrilling end to the trilogy. These two must each fight their demon sides, but they must determine if being together makes them stronger or only their demons stronger. Along with being at war with themselves they are also at war with the freeman that wants nothing more than to rid the earth of both demons and angels, take back power, and kill this pair. The question is whether these two will help one another or destroy one another.
I really enjoyed the concept of this whole series. Each book was a quick read. The history of the angels and demons could have been a little further explained. The first book was my favorite with a slow burn romance, but by book three I was ready for them to consume one another. The plot line was interesting, but it got a little repetitive at points. I loved the growth and development of the character Lilah throughout the series. This was an audible read for me and I did thoroughly enjoy both narrators.
I think this is a great fantasy read for young adults. It has an interesting story line about demons, angels, and their roles on earth. It's a sweet slow burn romance. I definitely recommend it as a good audible read choice because the narrators were spot on.
Possessed- C.N. Crawford
This is a thrilling end to the trilogy. These two must each fight their demon sides, but they must determine if being together makes them stronger or only their demons stronger. Along with being at war with themselves they are also at war with the freeman that wants nothing more than to rid the earth of both demons and angels, take back power, and kill this pair. The question is whether these two will help one another or destroy one another.
I really enjoyed the concept of this whole series. Each book was a quick read. The history of the angels and demons could have been a little further explained. The first book was my favorite with a slow burn romance, but by book three I was ready for them to consume one another. The plot line was interesting, but it got a little repetitive at points. I loved the growth and development of the character Lilah throughout the series. This was an audible read for me and I did thoroughly enjoy both narrators.
I think this is a great fantasy read for young adults. It has an interesting story line about demons, angels, and their roles on earth. It's a sweet slow burn romance. I definitely recommend it as a good audible read choice because the narrators were spot on.
April 21, 2021
A brilliant ending!
This final book was filled with everything I wanted. There was mystery, intrigue, twists, and of course,heat. The action was absolutely non stop, which I loved. I enjoyed watching Lila's character continue to grow in this book. She came a long way from where she was in Fallen. Samael is just so dang interesting. His way of thinking is always skewed by what he thinks people perceive him as. It provides a different perspective for an Angel, I think. Lila and Samael's relationship is so rocky, but so satisfying in the end, as well. Watching them come closer together and begin to see the future they wanted together, instead of one that was foretold, was a real treat.
There was only one thing that bugged me in this series. I just couldn't understand why an angel, one of Samael's caliber, would take stock in what a Seer says. It just kind of stuck with me as odd, but I was able to move past it and enjoy the story. Can't wait to see what this author thinks up next!
This final book was filled with everything I wanted. There was mystery, intrigue, twists, and of course,heat. The action was absolutely non stop, which I loved. I enjoyed watching Lila's character continue to grow in this book. She came a long way from where she was in Fallen. Samael is just so dang interesting. His way of thinking is always skewed by what he thinks people perceive him as. It provides a different perspective for an Angel, I think. Lila and Samael's relationship is so rocky, but so satisfying in the end, as well. Watching them come closer together and begin to see the future they wanted together, instead of one that was foretold, was a real treat.
There was only one thing that bugged me in this series. I just couldn't understand why an angel, one of Samael's caliber, would take stock in what a Seer says. It just kind of stuck with me as odd, but I was able to move past it and enjoy the story. Can't wait to see what this author thinks up next!
May 15, 2021
I'm kind of sad I won't be reading about Samael anymore.
This book had my head spinning. The plots twist were mindblowing, and I never would have guessed some things.
So, Lila tried to live with her other half inside her body. And Samael thinks that he has to marry a human to become King of the Fallen (but do you, though, Samael?). Here enters the annoying and self-centered Harlow, which I hated from moment one. Ugh. But Samael really doesn't want this future his dreams keep showing him. And Lila is left thinking she has no place to go anymore. And The Free Men are still being a pain in the ass for both of them.
From there things went fast (and ufff, steamy). At some point, I thought I knew who the Baron was, but nope. Then, I thought nothing could be resolved because of Samael's dreams and .
And after that huge rollercoster, the end was too short for me. Like, I needed more. Though, Samael was cute af.
Thanks for this amazing serie, C.N.!
This book had my head spinning. The plots twist were mindblowing, and I never would have guessed some things.
So, Lila tried to live with her other half inside her body. And Samael thinks that he has to marry a human to become King of the Fallen (but do you, though, Samael?). Here enters the annoying and self-centered Harlow, which I hated from moment one. Ugh. But Samael really doesn't want this future his dreams keep showing him. And Lila is left thinking she has no place to go anymore. And The Free Men are still being a pain in the ass for both of them.
From there things went fast (and ufff, steamy). At some point, I thought I knew who the Baron was, but nope. Then, I thought nothing could be resolved because of Samael's dreams and .
And after that huge rollercoster, the end was too short for me. Like, I needed more. Though, Samael was cute af.
Thanks for this amazing serie, C.N.!
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