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Savage Rebellion #3
Savage Crowns
The final installment in Hugo Award–winning author Matt Wallace’s epic and spellbinding Savage Rebellion trilogy about a utopian city with a dark secret—and the underdogs who will expose it, or die trying.
The final war for the nation of Crache has begun.
At the helm of the people’s rebellion is Evie, the Sparrow General. She has been captured by the Skrian, Crache’s vicious army, and is being brought back to the Capitol for punishment. But reinforcements are coming for her.
Dyeawan, who has climbed from street urchin to Crache’s highest seat of power through clever schemes and ruthless bloodshed, finds trouble on every front once she arrives. The rebellion approaches, and there are whispers of a martyr within the city who holds enough sway to stage a coup. If she doesn’t act quickly, her rule will be short-lived.
As the women who hold the nation’s future meet each other from different sides of the battlefield, will they be able to find a shared vision of Crache, or will they destroy each other first?
The final war for the nation of Crache has begun.
At the helm of the people’s rebellion is Evie, the Sparrow General. She has been captured by the Skrian, Crache’s vicious army, and is being brought back to the Capitol for punishment. But reinforcements are coming for her.
Dyeawan, who has climbed from street urchin to Crache’s highest seat of power through clever schemes and ruthless bloodshed, finds trouble on every front once she arrives. The rebellion approaches, and there are whispers of a martyr within the city who holds enough sway to stage a coup. If she doesn’t act quickly, her rule will be short-lived.
As the women who hold the nation’s future meet each other from different sides of the battlefield, will they be able to find a shared vision of Crache, or will they destroy each other first?
- GenresFantasyUrban Fantasy
336 pages, Paperback
First published June 13, 2023
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June 22, 2023
*Source* Publisher
*Genre* Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5-4
*Thoughts*
Matt Wallace's Savage Crowns is the third and final installment in the authors Savage Rebellion trilogy. The story takes place in a country called Crache and alternates between several key characters; Evie aka Sparrow General; Sirach, a Sicculant soldier who has become Evie's second in command of her rebellion; and Taru, a retainer who was trained to protect important members of the Crache society, but ended up being forced into being a member of a group of soldiers called Savages.
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*Genre* Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5-4
*Thoughts*
Matt Wallace's Savage Crowns is the third and final installment in the authors Savage Rebellion trilogy. The story takes place in a country called Crache and alternates between several key characters; Evie aka Sparrow General; Sirach, a Sicculant soldier who has become Evie's second in command of her rebellion; and Taru, a retainer who was trained to protect important members of the Crache society, but ended up being forced into being a member of a group of soldiers called Savages.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
July 7, 2023
As the last (?) book in this series, I was delighted to dip back into that world for a while. Glad I bought dead-tree books because I know I'll read this again someday. Wonderful story, great characters, and a damn fine author, too.
April 17, 2023
I received this eARC from Netgalley.com and am providing an unbiased review.
This is the third book in the 'Savage Rebellion' series, and pretty much takes off in the time frame following book two. I found myself a little lost when starting this book, as I it had been awhile since reading the previous book. Though, just a short way into this story, I easily fell back into the storyline and moved on into the war. Wallace has done a wonderful job of creating some strong female lead characters, and his world-building has been phenomenal. I don't see much that would lead to a fourth book in this series, but could see a possible future for a story or two from spin-off characters, or prequel-type stories.
This is the third book in the 'Savage Rebellion' series, and pretty much takes off in the time frame following book two. I found myself a little lost when starting this book, as I it had been awhile since reading the previous book. Though, just a short way into this story, I easily fell back into the storyline and moved on into the war. Wallace has done a wonderful job of creating some strong female lead characters, and his world-building has been phenomenal. I don't see much that would lead to a fourth book in this series, but could see a possible future for a story or two from spin-off characters, or prequel-type stories.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 27, 2023
My thanks to NetGalley for making an eARC of this book available to me.
This was a very well done conclusion to this trilogy. Really interesting characters, plenty of good twists and turns, and lots of strong female (and even non-binary) characters easily outnumbering the strong male characters. While it does a nice job of wrapping up most of the ongoing plotlines, it leaves just enough wiggle room that there could be more stories to tell in this world. This series really deserves a stronger presence in the fantasy-reading community, as it is one of the better fantasy series of the past decade.
This was a very well done conclusion to this trilogy. Really interesting characters, plenty of good twists and turns, and lots of strong female (and even non-binary) characters easily outnumbering the strong male characters. While it does a nice job of wrapping up most of the ongoing plotlines, it leaves just enough wiggle room that there could be more stories to tell in this world. This series really deserves a stronger presence in the fantasy-reading community, as it is one of the better fantasy series of the past decade.
June 13, 2023
It’s a good series! If you like your fantasy on the dark side this one is well worth trying. You’ll be wading through the viscera and the corpses…. Interesting setting too. The main city is super dark and all about the worst tendencies of human civilizations. I liked the author’s Sin du Jour series slightly better but I like cooking and no matter how mildly nauseating some of those books are it was an interesting premise. So try one or the other of the author’s series if you like your fantasy dark.
August 12, 2025
A fantastic conclusion. What a gem. I love finding underrated books like this!
I loved everything this series did: political intrigue, a rebellion sparked by systemic corruption, secret organizations, brutal military campaigns, fantastic and diverse characters, believable character growth, interesting weaponry and fight scenes.
I also thought that this series was written in a really accessible way -- if you're someone who is just getting into fantasy, or someone who reads mostly standalones, I think this could be a great first step into a fantasy series.
I loved everything this series did: political intrigue, a rebellion sparked by systemic corruption, secret organizations, brutal military campaigns, fantastic and diverse characters, believable character growth, interesting weaponry and fight scenes.
I also thought that this series was written in a really accessible way -- if you're someone who is just getting into fantasy, or someone who reads mostly standalones, I think this could be a great first step into a fantasy series.
February 4, 2023
4.75/5 stars! This is the final book in the "Savage Rebellion" trilogy. First of all, this cover is powerful and stunning. This story was really captivating. I was in awe of Dyeawan's strategizing and Evie's strength. As a reader, I found myself so deeply caught up in dystopian politics that I gasped out loud several times. The conclusion of an epic fantasy story.
I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
June 17, 2023
4.5 stars
You know when you read a series, and you get to the last book, and you think “well that was kind of a let down”?
Yeah, that doesn’t happen here.
This is the last book in the Savage Rebellion trilogy, and it is just as engaging and well done as the previous two books. I think overall my favorite character is Evie, but I have a real soft spot for Bam 🥰.
I definitely want to compliment @mattfnwallace for the overall writing of our main characters, who are all women. Unfortunately many male writers do a poor job with female characters, in that they focus a bit too much on their physical appearance, or just turn them into stereotypical caricatures (ladies, you know what I’m talking about). But here they are written like, I dare say, male characters. They are badasses in their own right, not due to their gender, and this is so overdue in the literary world. Bravo!
Please please give this series a chance, you’ll be happy you did!
Thank you to NetGalley & Gallery Books for this advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.
You know when you read a series, and you get to the last book, and you think “well that was kind of a let down”?
Yeah, that doesn’t happen here.
This is the last book in the Savage Rebellion trilogy, and it is just as engaging and well done as the previous two books. I think overall my favorite character is Evie, but I have a real soft spot for Bam 🥰.
I definitely want to compliment @mattfnwallace for the overall writing of our main characters, who are all women. Unfortunately many male writers do a poor job with female characters, in that they focus a bit too much on their physical appearance, or just turn them into stereotypical caricatures (ladies, you know what I’m talking about). But here they are written like, I dare say, male characters. They are badasses in their own right, not due to their gender, and this is so overdue in the literary world. Bravo!
Please please give this series a chance, you’ll be happy you did!
Thank you to NetGalley & Gallery Books for this advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.
June 22, 2023
Finished! What a great and unique series. Unique. Wallace, really knows how to paint a picture on the page. A fantasy, but without being a fantasy. Steampunkish, scifi-ish, fantasy-ish. Recommend. I even more highly recommend this series for folks who don't normally read series (like myself), and for folks who crave fantasy (-ish) written for adults (like myself).
Also notable: this series showcases female, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ empowerment in case that is a deciding factor for you.
And I can't say it often enough: the covers are bitchin'. :) #SavageRebellionTrilogy
Also notable: this series showcases female, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ empowerment in case that is a deciding factor for you.
And I can't say it often enough: the covers are bitchin'. :) #SavageRebellionTrilogy
July 4, 2023
Really good conclusion to the trilogy.
I know what the posters would look like for the final season if this was a series.
Just a great conclusion. As brutal as the rest of the series, shocking deaths, brutal fights, clever characters that are too smart by half.
This whole series was great, and I really liked the ending.
I know what the posters would look like for the final season if this was a series.
Just a great conclusion. As brutal as the rest of the series, shocking deaths, brutal fights, clever characters that are too smart by half.
This whole series was great, and I really liked the ending.
July 9, 2023
Matt Wallace's epic Savage Rebellion trilogy comes to a satisfying conclusion in "Savage Crowns." Evie, Lexi, and Dyeawan, the three women central to the trilogy, survive their trials and tribulations to end the rebellion and cleanse Crache's corruption. Epic fantasy fans should seek "Savage Legion," "Savage Bounty," and "Savage Crowns."
June 27, 2023
Incredible trilogy. Political intrigue, government malfeasance, secret organizations, military campaigns, rebellion & really cool weapons work.
Great character growth over the trilogy.
Dyeawan was my favorite & Staz was a lot of fun.
I am going to miss Crache.
Great character growth over the trilogy.
Dyeawan was my favorite & Staz was a lot of fun.
I am going to miss Crache.
September 7, 2023
The author has a habit of killing off major good characters and then having them miraculously survive, but it’s hard to actually fault him for that. So, all in all a strong finish, with just deserts on all sides and a bit less bloodshed than in previous volumes.
June 30, 2023
waahhhh it was over so fast😭 I fucking love this series - an all time fave and i know i'll have to re-read it and fall in love all over again in the future ♥
July 11, 2023
So happy to see Evie's, Lexi's and Dyeawan's stories finished!
(and I really love the "Previously on" at the beginning. It was really helpful!)
(and I really love the "Previously on" at the beginning. It was really helpful!)
August 26, 2023
3.5/5
A great ending to a fun series.
A great ending to a fun series.
May 19, 2024
3,25 ⭐️
December 11, 2025
Still good, but not enough Lexi
March 14, 2024
Fitting, satisfying ending to a stellar series. I just loved these characters. All three books are very well written, compelling and perfectly paced. 5 stars for each book and the trilogy as a whole.
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