Moon Exalted

Shifter's Curse #3

by Devyn Sinclair

I am going to die.

What was once my mates’ curse is now killing me.

But I will never give up on our eternity.

War is coming. Our enemies won’t stop until my mates and I are dead—our magic wiped from the face of the Otherworld. Extinction is the only thing they will accept.

I may be new to this world, but it’s mine now. No matter what, I won’t let it fall into their hands. The Alphas will pay for what they’ve done. To me. To my mates. To the wolves they were meant to protect.

This new curse is taking hold, stealing my life piece by piece. But that only makes me more dangerous. I will protect my lovers and my home, even with my last breath. I’m ready.

Let them come.

Let them try to kill me.

Let them watch the witch they tried to burn become a Queen.

Moon Enchanted is the third and final book in a steamy, medium-burn reverse harem fantasy romance trilogy. No choosing, no cheating. Mature readers only!

Genres: Shapeshifters, Paranormal, Why Choose, Romance, Magic, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

362 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 23, 2021

About the author

Devyn Sinclair writes steamy Reverse Harem romances for your wildest fantasies. Every sexy story is packed with the right amount steam, fiery hot men, and delicious happy endings.

She lives in the wilds of Montana in a small red house with a crazy orange cat. When Devyn's not writing, she spends time outside in big sky country, continues her quest to find the best lemon pastry there is, drinks a lot of tea and buys too many books. (Of course!)

Reviews

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was exactly what I needed for the conclusion of the series. It’s been an emotional and action packed journey and I’m so happy that the characters finally got the ending they deserved.

I enjoyed the world building and some of the original story elements that the author created. I’m looking forward to reading the next series that this author creates.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the FMC Cora's réalta magic still seemed very poorly understood and really quite handwavy, the main plot points tied up in a pretty interesting way for a satisfactory conclusion. The story did drag on a little bit for the first half of the book since it ended up covering only like 3 days, but I think the final battle made up for it. What a sad story for so many characters. D:
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Ratings - completed series:
#1 Moon Enchanted: ★★★★☆
#2 Moon Entrapped: ★★★☆☆
#3 Moon Exalted (this book): ★★★★☆

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this was the perfect way to tie up all the loose ends in this finale. So many plot twists and turns as well as backstories that clear up the reasons some characters are the way they are. I wont let out any spoilers because theyre too good too. It was a brilliant ending and i loved every minute reading it. So good

[Jacquelyn G · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was so engaging I found myself flying through the pages. Honestly that's the best compliment to the author!!
I was not a fan of how the book started with Rose, but I understand it. I would've loved her not existing because I am selfish and did not like the idea that my H's were so in love with someone before the h. I did love how they never seemed to compare Rose and Cora, there were only moments that they pointed out similarities and they were always superficial. Like that both women were witches, both realta, both in danger , and both were precious to the guys.

All in all.. well done. I fully recommend.

[Mona Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moon Exalted

This is the perfect ending for this series. I have loved all of these books and the characters since the beginning, but this one really brings it all together. Questions are answered and the battle is finally here. And the heat factor is off the charts. Definitely some twists that I didn't see coming. And the tease for the next series has me excited for what is next.

[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This third book is such a good ending to this series! The characters Cora, Edward, Brandon and Knox have been fantastic and the storyline has had me hooked from the very start. It’s been one hell of a journey filled with curses, heartache, drama, tension, grief and let’s not forget the romance and the hot and steamy times. The ending was unexpected but oh so good and so worthy of this series.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful ending for Cora and her mates. There was a lot of heartbreak for some characters, and an absolute loathing for others. Excellent writing, but it did feel a little bit dragged out in the beginning, with little time for all her mates. Definitely recommend giving this series a read for its writing and originality! Loved it!

[Rachel Joi Maples · Rating 5 out of 5]

what an effing epic series!! ... and that ending was absolutely amazing!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is it, Moon Exalted is the final book in the Shifter's Curse series and Devyn has done a fantastic job with the series and Moon Exalted was beyond what I could have wished for the series ending. Cora is cursed, or should I say reversed cursed? The guys are reliving their past trauma about losing Rose cause Cora is in danger and all this is in the middle of a war with the Amadan alphas who unfortunately have proven that they are even worse than I previously suspected. War is coming and things don't look good, Cora, the guys, and the rest of the Brenin are gonna need a miracle to make it out of this one.

One of my favorite things about reverse harems are the bonds. Let me say that Cora was never weak but she has grown a lot over this series. Cora has become stronger, in power, emotionally, and mentally, she has found her footing in the magical world. She is as confident as anyone can be in her situation and all of it is with the support of her guys. I have never read a group of guys who love someone so much and I love it. Edward, Brandon, and Knox are kings, have their own power, are kind, they care about people and not just their's, they also feel a responsibility to the kingdom they rule, and they are very serious when it comes to that. However, Cora has this effect on them, I see their steady devotion to her, the willingness to do what she wants even when they don't understand it. They share a mutually equal relationship with her in all ways, power, sexual energy, and emotionally. In this book emotions are very prevalent, they share their tears, they laugh together, solve problems together, and enjoy just being together. I love it.

Devyn knows she's worked hard on this one because this book completely blew my mind. So Cora is a past-sighted witch, which means she can see the past and we delve more into that in this one. We go back to the beginning. I love the mythology in this book, it's unique and interesting and in this book, Cora gets answers about the past, about how they came to be. Not only that, Cora's visions reveal a lot, information about the Amadan alphas, about their lineage, and once again the visions of what happened to Rose reappear along with other things. Everything is connected, things that I would have never connected are connected and it blew my freaking mind. As I said, I love the mythology in this series and getting a deeper understanding of it was great. There was a lot of talk about fate and free will, was things set in stone, and how the Gods are mixed up in everything, which just made the story that much more tangible in a way.

Moon Exalted was my favorite book in this series because of all the unexpected elements in the story. The in-depth look at the mythology has piqued my interest about other books that could be connected to this series in the future. The revelation about the Amadan alphas' past was beyond shocking and made me hate them and I didn't think that was possible. The threads that connected this story were done in an ingenious way that I didn't put together but made total sense. Also, thank gods Devyn is the happy ending type because things were looking really bad at the end but Devyn wrapped up the story in a surprising but happy way. I loved the Shifter's Curse series and I can't wait to see what Devyn is working on next.

[Carol Rupprecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devyn Sinclair really brought the house down with the finale of her Shifter's Curse series. Moon Exalted concluded this trilogy so perfectly, and I couldn't be happier with the ending that we were given. Throughout this series so much has been thrown at us: Cora being introduced to a new world of magical beings and adapting to her hidden powers, breaking curses and then having them rebound back at you in a new way, kidnapping and more darker themes, navigating new relationships, and a full out war. Despite there being so much activity in these books, it all developed at a really nice pace and never got overwhelming or confusing with all the new information we learned as we read. 

I think what I loved the most about this series is that the gift of seeing the past is really what made the difference in how Cora and her guys approached the new obstacles they were given. Usually, you would think future sight would be the most beneficial because you'd be able to see what is coming at you and know the possible outcomes of your actions. However, with this book, the past is where all the answers were. You can learn so much from the past, what to avoid to not repeat it and cause future issues, what steps were taken that were the catalyst to other problematic things, and what also could be useful for your current situation. Cora's past sight really made such a difference, especially when she learned to control it a bit more than before. 

Cora's character and skill development throughout this series was another great thing about this book. Nothing was immediate for her. Everything that Cora learned was because she put forth effort to gain those skills and that knowledge. Nothing came easily and I love it when a character actually has to work for it instead of having everything given to them on a silver platter, with step-by-step instructions that give flawless results. Cora's character was real and relatable as we got to see her struggle to learn and adapt to her new surroundings and powers. She wasn't incredibly strong at first but as the series progressed, you see her start to blossom a little at a time, coming into her own and developing into the future queen she is meant to be. 

The ending of this book was full of surprises. I really didn't know what to exactly expect when the two packs were at war with one another because it seemed like such an unevenly matched battle. This part of the book was intense because it got to a point where you couldn't predict what was going to happen or even how things would evolve to give the good guys the upper hand. However, Sinclair managed it and I loved how she took all of these small pieces of information that were given in this current book and in the previous ones as well to weave one complicated and impactful ending that made complete sense when you saw all the pieces laid out in front of you. Well done, Sinclair. You did an amazing job with this series.

[Brittany Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moon Exalted is it, the final book in the Shifter's Curse series. Devyn Sinclair has done a wonderful job with this series and Moon Exalted was the perfect ending to it.

Cora is cursed, or make that reversed cursed-- don't worry, it'll make sense once you read it! The guys are reliving their past and remembering the trauma and sorrow with Rose because Cora is now in danger. While all of that drama is unfolding we also need to add that they are on the brink of war with the Amadan alphas! War is coming and things don't look good, Cora, the guys, and the rest of the Overworld are going to need a miracle to make it out of this one.

Cora was never a weak character but in this series, especially this book, she has grown a lot. She has become stronger not just in power but emotionally and mentally. She has found her place in the magical world, and I don't think anyone is going to forget her for quite some time. Edward, Brandon, and Knox prove why they are the kings in this book. They may have their own power but they are kind, they care about every person, and they feel a responsibility to the kingdom they rule. There are several other characters in this book that get introduced to us. The witches, who stand with Cora and help her find her place, her mortal best friends are there as well lending their support, and the females and males from the Amadan pack that prove that they are different than their alphas-who have proven that they are even worse than previously suspected.

The great thing about this is it all the answers come to Cora pretty organically and they make absolute sense. Cora is a pas-sighted witch, which means she can look to the past and see how things came to mean- and very often the answers will come from the origin. There is a bit of work put in to figure this out, it's not something that was ever thought of before as Cora's gift is very rare indeed. But the way that the whole group comes together and works as a cohesive unit really makes this book special. The world-building has been cranked up even more with the introduction of visions. But I tell you I was never once bored or confused in this story. The revelation about the Amadan alphas' past was shocking and definitely made me gasp aloud, that is how enthralled I was with this book. The threads that connected this story were done in an ingenious way that I didn't put together right away but made total sense once it was revealed.

All in all, this was a brilliant ending and worth more than 5 stars. A great read for RH PNR fans dealing with witches and wolves, with a few gods thrown in.

[Kassey J · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm on page 333 and i gotta say I still dislike how the author has written the characters. For one the fmc has been annoying me since the end of book 1 and it hasn't gotten any better. Now she's constantly expecting answers to just fall into her lap when atleast in the beginning she took initiative to find them. On top of all that she's always just so helpless like I get there has to be conflict and strife in books but like these characters haven't caught a break sense the beginning so we never get a climax just a constant downhill life so far which has caused the story to drag to the point where you don't even really care about what happens anymore and just want the end to be near. Which sucks because the potential for a great series was there but the execution wasn't what it could of been (atleast so far but I doubt my mind will change by the end)...
Well it didn't change much but the ending was nice. Though in the end that doesn't matter as much to me, because it took so long for the resolution that I didn't really care about the story... Atleast they finally got their happy ending though kinda shocked babies werent brought up or them mating in the wolf ways like biting the way diana and joel did but i guess that wasnt important...
So because the issues I had I'd rate the whole series a 2. But that's just in my personal opinion others may like it but I didn't.
Also this third book had alot of typos...

[Seraphia Bunny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moon Exalted is the third and final book in Devyn Sinclair's Shifter's Curse series. This book, for me, was the most engaging of the series. Things pick up where book two left off with Cora and her men learning what really happened with the curse. It wasn't broken, it was reversed and now Cora bears its ​weight on her shoulders. But of course, the Alphas who crave the title of King aren't going to let things be. They still want the power and so war is declared. Things are about to get crazy.
The storyline is really well written and I was thoroughly engaged as the characters are having to gear up for the fight that is ahead. It's not just going to affect them. It's going to impact every creature who lives in the Otherworld or is an ally of the Three Kings. It's crazy how things move so quickly on one hand and then how the author slows things down for the main characters so that they can have a minute of solace together. Granted, there were a couple of moments where I felt that they were trying to be selfish in putting their desires first when help was really needed.
I do feel that things were drawn out a bit for the sake of adding pages, when certain scenes could have been cut out because they were really unnecessary. All in all, I enjoyed this book more than the others. I'm rating this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.

[The Book Scientist · Rating 4 out of 5]

“There is no comparison in survival. No better or worse because it was longer, or harsher. You survived. We survived. That’s all that needs to be said.”

The countdown to war has started, Cora’s powers are tearing her apart, and everything is on the line. But if there’s one thing about Cora, it’s that she’s not backing down. She’s ready to do whatever it takes to protect her world and the people she loves.

This was the last book in the trilogy and probably my favorite of the three. Everything that’s been building in the first two books finally explodes here. The stakes felt higher, the action picked up, and Cora really stepped into who she’s meant to be—even if her powers are kind of trying to kill her.

I really liked the different witches and how they all interacted. I liked how each witch had her own abilities, and watching them combine their powers was cool, and Cora being able to see into the past and uncover secrets was a surprise twist. It added another layer to the story and helped move everything toward the final showdown.

Overall, this series wasn’t my top favorite, but I didn’t hate it either. It had some strong moments and a solid ending. And as a Devyn Sinclair fan, I’ll definitely keep reading whatever she writes next.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
HEA? yes
3rd act break-up? no
Audiobook 🎧 3/5
🌶🌶🌶🌶/5

[Daisy Sauceda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally the final book of the series and it went off like no tomorrow. This one we are getting answers left and right. We got action, smexy times, emotional roller coaster, pain, and death. So we thought the curse was broken but it just changed. The guys are no longer cursed. The war is almost upon them. They are running out of time. Then we find out that she is now the queen of witches. Oh and obviously we know she sees the past. AHHH I just want some things to be easy for them for once, however it is not that easy when magic is involved. Now here comes along the freaking tears. So many close calls and just moments they want to spend with each other. It was like the last good bye. I did not know how much I could handle. Then the other wolf pack declares war and it just gets crazy. This book is intense and nail biting. The question is will we have a happy ending because from the start of the series things look grim. That is the thing about time, enjoy what you have cause you never know when it all can change. Over all this series it great and definite must read. You will fall in love with Cora and her men.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man, I was taken with this series. I binged these books and more than once, sat up in my bed or chair and gasped out loud, got some looks from my boyfriend and points where I was shocked to my soul. The twists in this book was everything. The plot was so well done, and so much was wrapped up in this book, and so many answers were revealed. The twists were amazing. The progress was well done with the characters, and even the side characters had their own redemption moments. The way that everything was twisted and bound together was perfection. After I was done, I quite literally sat there staring at the wall stunned by how well done this series was and how much I enjoyed it. I was kind of sad to have it done and over with. Definitely a top read of my year. So much so that I needed to put my kindle down for the night because I felt like I needed to absorb the feeling of that series. So good. Highly recommend, if you love magic, curses, sassy characters, great banter, hilarious side characters, supernatural characters, along with a very sassy enchantment and a cat that seems to be too smart her a normal animal. Loved this book series. Damn.

[Kira Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an emotional roller coaster for the end of this series! There is so much I could say, but I don't want to give even a hint of a spoiler. Just know that obstacles are aplenty, all met head on with bravery and steadfastness. The woman's strength while working together against a common enemy shows just how much having close, dependable female friends gives one the strength that can only be had in that bond. Cora continues to bond with her men as well and gets some very hot alone time with them, even as the curse determinedly consumes her life force. It is an epic ending to a wonderful story with all the feels you could possibly want. Be prepared to cry, as the story has some very emotional moments, edge of your seat moments, nail biting moments and of course. joyous moments as well. All the ingredients for a great finale to the series. Enjoy!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great conclusion to this series. Of possible I would rate this book way more than 5 stars.I love this world and characters so much and will miss them. Lots of hot and steamy scenes! Knox ❤😛Several parts had me extremely worried about what was going to happen. So many twists until the very end. There are very good secrets that I am happy the characters found. The Brenin are everything that good and fight for what is right. Knox, Brandon, and Edward deserve a strong and caring mate like Cora.. I am so glad how everything turned out for the evil Amadan Alphas. The revelations about the Amadan Alphas blew my mind during Cora's visions. What they did for revenge was horrible. I do really love how it all turned out. Perfect ending to this great series!

[Jennifer Soppe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explored the gift of choice

Cora, a newly discovered witch, has survived her time in captivity and finally broken the curse that kept Edward, Brandon, and Knox, her three wolf mates, prisoners in their castle. As the story progresses the consequences of breaking the curse come to light, their enemies throw down the gauntlet, and taking up the challenge may be more difficult than initially thought. Devyn Sinclair explored the gift of choice in Moon Exalted, really throughout the entire series. These characters grew into so much more than they could have been and shine through on every page.

I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited subscription and I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.

[Naurarwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, that was one heck of a journey. Cora went from thinking she was human to being so much more by the end of the series. There are parts in this book where honestly, it looks like all hope is lost but Cora and her mates fight to preserve their world. Cora was never a weak character but she still grew as the series progresses and she really does deserve the title of Queen.

As much as her mates want to protect her, I love the fact that they didn't smoother her and tell her she couldn't fight to protect others like they were doing. The bonds between them all strengthen throughout and the character development with the help of her powers is a journey of its own.

Absolutely loved this series, and it got the ending it deserved.

[The_Book_Brat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic Finish 😄
What a rollercoaster of a ride in this final book of the trilogy! You’re never really sure whether Cora and her guys are going to make it as there seems to be an obstacle at every turn, whether that’s the curse, the sanguis witches or the strength to continue 😖
There’s new friends gained and old friends lost in this - be prepared for some tears 😭
Cora becomes the Queen she doesn’t want to be but the Otherworldly needs and with the support of the women (👏🏻💪🏻💪🏻) they achieve the slightly impossible!
The connection between Cora, Edward, Knox and Brandon evolves and deepens, along with some saucy scenes 🥵 and they finally get a HEA they deserve!

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story has gone and stolen my words. It broke my heart, but put it back together again. This was the ending the series needed. It was nothing like I was expecting, and yet it was utterly perfect. I don’t even know what I can say about this book that doesn’t give the whole thing away, because each piece builds on what came before it and any part of it could easily become a spoiler. Drama. Tension. Angst. Suspense. Joy. Love. This story had them all. And grief. So much heartbreaking grief. So, keep the tissues handy. There’s no “maybe” about it, you’re going to need them.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.

[The Open Bookish Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
4.5 🌶

This series was my first shifters book. While I was skeptical on reading it, it didn’t disappoint.

I struggled with Cora through the first book but as the story progressed so did Cora. She became stronger, bolder, and wiser. Talk about character development.

I can’t give away spoilers because I absolutely hate to, but I will say that this series is definitely worth the read. One in a million storyline. It is a shifter RH with tons of spice and a dash of magic.

Cora and her three men face so many obstacles. But overcome them in the end. But now how you would think. The unexpected end this book had just blew me away.

[Kayla Pipkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great conclusion to an interesting trilogy.

All our questions and concerns have been tied in a nice little bow.

This has been one heck of a journey. You get sucked into these characters and what they have been going through. Super happy that they finally got the happy ending they deserved.

Seeing the mythology play out within this series was interesting and I'm wondering if we will see any spin-off series.

There were definitely times when I wasn't sure if things were going to be ending the way we hoped, but luckily, we had a happy ending.

Would definitely recommend this series.

[Samantha Silensky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book. I have no words. I wish I could forget this series, and re-read it all over again. This final book in the series left me with that bubbly-speechless vibe, where you can’t believe it’s over, but at the same time it satisfied you so thoroughly that you couldn’t imagine a better ending for it. Everything our characters go through, and the hopelessness and determination they all cycle through drags you deeper into the story, so you feel like you’re living it with them. The world building is so amazing you can mentally picture yourself in the middle of it all while reading. I absolutely could not put this down, and truly loved it.

[Megan Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so so so GOOD!

First of all- I binged this book series in 2 days!

This was basically a beauty and the beast/ sleeping beauty retelling with fated mates, paranormal creatures, war, and SPICE 🥵

10/10!!!

I inhaled these books. Our main character, Cora, doesn’t know of the magical world at the beginning of the series and by the end she is one bad ass! This was a perfect conclusion to the series. Anything that Devyn Sinclair writes is not only an instant read for me, I know before I even open the book that it’s going to be amazing.

Seriously, one of the best shifter series that I’ve read this year.

[Megan Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly was not ready for this trilogy to end! I absolutely LOVED Cora, Edward, Brandon & Knox's story. This was such an intricate read... full of so many details, amazing characters & secondary characters, ALL the steamy goodness and we finally get the answers to all the questions! I pretty much held my breathe the entire time I was reading Moon Exalted! This was a read full of loads of twists, that kept me guessing & then attempting to slow the ending down because I simply wasn't ready to leave this one of a kind book world. SO GOOD!

[Jasmine Voosen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moon Exalted by Devyn Sinclair is the third and final book in the Shifter's Curse Series. Devyn really worked hard with this book. She continues to reveal secrets and plot twists while still showing us these characters in such clear detail. There are some points where I really wondered if there was going to be a HEA for these amazing characters, but Devyn skillfully managed to keep me guessing right to the end. Love this series and really can't wait to read more from this very talented writer.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great finale!

I think this is my favourite of these three books! Picking up right where the last book left off, Cora and her guys have reversed the curse on the men, with unexpected results. Add in three opposing alphas looking to wipe them out entirely, and you get an action packed tale. Cora - and the readers - get a crash course in the history of magic in this universe, and I'd love to read further books expanding on this! All of them face a race against time to win the battles. We get a satisfying happy ending, and hopefully a new universe to explore!

[Halla Lester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big finish

⚠️trigger warning for sexual assault and torture⚠️
Man oh man. This series has been amazing. The new take. The plots. The characters were so rich and some so very fucked up my gooodness. I never would have seen this all coming this series has kept me on my toes and I've absolutely loved it.

The spice was 🔥🔥🔥🔥/🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥, its hot with some detailed scenes, however it doesnt overrun the plot and book. Its prominent and 🥵

Devyn Sinclair really out did herself, i definitely need to purchase the paperback.