Rating: 4 out of 5.

4.5 stars

This is the conclusion of Erik and Livia’s story and a fitting finale to the duology. The book finds the duo separated for much of the story, which gives both characters ample room to grow and shine. Livia, in particular, grows into her power and strength. She finds her confidence and is determined to thwart the people that betrayed Erik and their kingdom for their own gain. We find out who the traitors are and who is working with them. We also find out more about Livia’s past.

Erik is a man possessed in this book and has never been more dangerous. You can feel his anguish and frustration at every setback and his fierce determination to not only get Livia back, but to make her kidnappers pay with their lives. The love the couple shares is so strong and definitely gives off couple-goals. They have quickly become one of my favorite romantasy couples.

I loved that the minor characters in the previous book got a much larger role in this one. We get to know them and their abilities better, and they each get a moment to shine. I know that one of them gets his own story in the next book, and only hope that the other characters get theirs as well.

I also love how the two kingdoms realize just how much they are alike and that they can work together for a common goal, which gives hope that they can live peacefully in the future as well. The book is action-packed from the start and doesn’t let up until the satisfying conclusion. The book ends on a suspenseful cliffhanger, setting it up perfectly for the next book in the series.

I loved this book just as much as I did the first book and sped through it in one day. I just couldn’t put it down. I had to know what happened next! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series, which I am sure will be another amazing rollercoaster ride.

I was provided a complimentary e-copy of this book from Berkely Publishing Group and NetGalley. All opinions are my own.