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bookgramsaga_'s review against another edition
5.0
Great ending to a wonderful trilogy.
Can we get a Theron and Solana’s book?
I actually thought Theron would keep playing the villain in this book. It was quite the surprise to watch him genuinely be sorry and wish for forgiveness.
This book was more about healing and finding peace in the darkness they have all endured. Jude and Mercedes’s relationship and the absolute angst was such a rollercoaster and I didn’t want it to end.
I love how Santiago wanted the best for his sister and gave her the freedom she has always wanted and trusted her enough to make decisions outside of what they were use to.
Can we get a Theron and Solana’s book?
I actually thought Theron would keep playing the villain in this book. It was quite the surprise to watch him genuinely be sorry and wish for forgiveness.
This book was more about healing and finding peace in the darkness they have all endured. Jude and Mercedes’s relationship and the absolute angst was such a rollercoaster and I didn’t want it to end.
I love how Santiago wanted the best for his sister and gave her the freedom she has always wanted and trusted her enough to make decisions outside of what they were use to.
megreads99's review against another edition
4.0
Their Reign: ★ ★ ★ ★ . 5
A. Zavarelli & N. Knight (The Rite Trilogy, #3)
“Regardless of what the future brings, you are imprinted on me. Do you understand that? You are and always will be the one person who makes me feel this way.”
In the final installment of The Rite Trilogy, Judge finally learns about Mercedes' pregnancy. Desperate to be back in her life–and their child's–he will do anything to get her back, even–and especially–as danger looms around the corner.
Judge and Mercedes are back for the last time and it's so bittersweet! I enjoyed reading about these two, however toxic & whiplash-inducing their relationship may have been because there's no doubt they're meant for one another. I do definitely have my reservations with some blurred consent lines across this series, so please make sure you check TW before you read any of these books.
Honestly, even though [b:His Rule|60850739|His Rule (The Rite Trilogy #1)|Natasha Knight|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1650458456l/60850739._SY75_.jpg|95740950] and [b:Her Rebellion|60725255|Her Rebellion (The Rite Trilogy #2)|A. Zavarelli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1653402280l/60725255._SY75_.jpg|95740961] fell a little short for me, this book was so good. I truly couldn't find fault with it. There was top notch groveling and a helpless Judge who would do anything to get Mercedes back, which he kind of deserved after the chokehold he kept on her. Judge was so sweet and the way he felt joy/hope at the pregnancy and Mercedes being her usual independent, fiery self was fabulous.
The Santi & Ivy moments in this book were also gold. I loved seeing Santi & Mercedes and Ivy & Mercedes mend their relationships because it was so pure. Protective Santi was so sweet as well. And Ivy being so excited about the babies was so cute. The Judge & Santi relationship–which obviously was tested in this book–development and where they are now was also really nice to see.
There were an abundantly high number of very sweet numbers which I lapped up like a puppy. And it was so wonderful to finally see their beautiful happy ending together which they really deserved. The epilogue has my whole entire heart! It was everything I needed to feel so magically complete.
Really loved seeing the Solana & Theron set up in this book as well!
*ARC kindly provided by author for an honest review.
A. Zavarelli & N. Knight (The Rite Trilogy, #3)
“Regardless of what the future brings, you are imprinted on me. Do you understand that? You are and always will be the one person who makes me feel this way.”
In the final installment of The Rite Trilogy, Judge finally learns about Mercedes' pregnancy. Desperate to be back in her life–and their child's–he will do anything to get her back, even–and especially–as danger looms around the corner.
Judge and Mercedes are back for the last time and it's so bittersweet! I enjoyed reading about these two, however toxic & whiplash-inducing their relationship may have been because there's no doubt they're meant for one another. I do definitely have my reservations with some blurred consent lines across this series, so please make sure you check TW before you read any of these books.
Honestly, even though [b:His Rule|60850739|His Rule (The Rite Trilogy #1)|Natasha Knight|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1650458456l/60850739._SY75_.jpg|95740950] and [b:Her Rebellion|60725255|Her Rebellion (The Rite Trilogy #2)|A. Zavarelli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1653402280l/60725255._SY75_.jpg|95740961] fell a little short for me, this book was so good. I truly couldn't find fault with it. There was top notch groveling and a helpless Judge who would do anything to get Mercedes back, which he kind of deserved after the chokehold he kept on her. Judge was so sweet and the way he felt joy/hope at the pregnancy and Mercedes being her usual independent, fiery self was fabulous.
The Santi & Ivy moments in this book were also gold. I loved seeing Santi & Mercedes and Ivy & Mercedes mend their relationships because it was so pure. Protective Santi was so sweet as well. And Ivy being so excited about the babies was so cute. The Judge & Santi relationship–which obviously was tested in this book–development and where they are now was also really nice to see.
There were an abundantly high number of very sweet numbers which I lapped up like a puppy. And it was so wonderful to finally see their beautiful happy ending together which they really deserved. The epilogue has my whole entire heart! It was everything I needed to feel so magically complete.
Really loved seeing the Solana & Theron set up in this book as well!
*ARC kindly provided by author for an honest review.
chatterbookbabe's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
Their Reign, the final installment in The Rite trilogy by A. Zavarelli and Natasha Knight, picks up right where it's predecessor left off. I'm glad too, because these authors had me day drinking at the end of the Her Rebellion! I was cursing Mercedes and Judge out like they could hear me, and I may or may not have cursed a certain sadistic author duo as well.
The first half of the story, our hero and heroine spend some time away from each other, and as much I hated it, it was necessary. Judge needed something to light a fire under his ass, and Mercedes needed to control her own life again. They both needed to experience what being apart would feel like and decide if the decisions they were making were the right ones.
The latter half of the book is where the magic happened for me. There was violence, suspense, sex, friendship, mending of broken relationships, and so much emotion! I adore the way everything turned out with Judge and Mercedes, and I even had a change of heart about a certain character who shall remain nameless (but if you read the book, you probably know who I'm talking about).
Dark and mafia romance fans, this trilogy is for you!
Their Reign, the final installment in The Rite trilogy by A. Zavarelli and Natasha Knight, picks up right where it's predecessor left off. I'm glad too, because these authors had me day drinking at the end of the Her Rebellion! I was cursing Mercedes and Judge out like they could hear me, and I may or may not have cursed a certain sadistic author duo as well.
The first half of the story, our hero and heroine spend some time away from each other, and as much I hated it, it was necessary. Judge needed something to light a fire under his ass, and Mercedes needed to control her own life again. They both needed to experience what being apart would feel like and decide if the decisions they were making were the right ones.
The latter half of the book is where the magic happened for me. There was violence, suspense, sex, friendship, mending of broken relationships, and so much emotion! I adore the way everything turned out with Judge and Mercedes, and I even had a change of heart about a certain character who shall remain nameless (but if you read the book, you probably know who I'm talking about).
Dark and mafia romance fans, this trilogy is for you!
fsmeurinne's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant conclusion to this fantastic dark romance trilogy. Judge and Mercede's story has been a wild ride, I absolutely loved this story. The way the characters evolved through the books was addictive. The angst and drama was well balanced, I actually expected a bit more but the tension was perfect for me to keep me reading non-stop. Great way to close this trilogy, and I can't wait what comes next from these authors, they are just dynamite together.
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edresa's review against another edition
3.0
Very apt title for the last book in The Rite trilogy. Long live the king and queen
tabberz77's review against another edition
4.0
Finally! The conclusion to Mercedes and Judge's story. And while it was crazy waiting for the next book to come out with those cliffhangers, it was well worth the wait.
I really loved the way this story came together. First part of the book we saw what the world looked like if these two were apart. It was a sad and lonely existence for them both, but also necessary for them to really find their footings with the world and with each other. I loved seeing their interactions while living apart. The angst was real!
And when they finally realized what they meant to each other and how much they needed each other, it came with a lot of violence, suspense, more angst and finally being together. It was so worth the ride to see where these two end up. Loved this book and this entire series.
I really loved the way this story came together. First part of the book we saw what the world looked like if these two were apart. It was a sad and lonely existence for them both, but also necessary for them to really find their footings with the world and with each other. I loved seeing their interactions while living apart. The angst was real!
And when they finally realized what they meant to each other and how much they needed each other, it came with a lot of violence, suspense, more angst and finally being together. It was so worth the ride to see where these two end up. Loved this book and this entire series.
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
This is the final book in this trilogy and what a way to end. Highly recommended
kfriend's review against another edition
5.0
Heart-achingly angsty, deliciously intense, and epically romantic- the finale to the Rite Trilogy enchants and consumes. What an emotionally gripping and beautifully penned conclusion to this mesmerizing love story, a total addiction from start to finish! Judge and Mercedes own my whole heart- hands down one of my favorite duos from the two queens of dark romantic suspense storytelling.
I went into this series loathing and distrusting our heroine- a pseudo villainess in another trilogy I adore. But Mercedes has captured my entire heart, she’s consumed my soul completely. Hers is so much more than a story of survival. So much more than a dark and deliciously twisted love story. This is Mercedes' story of redemption- about a wounded and lost girl shrouded in an act of bravado and steel finding TRUE inner strength, finding her true power, her true self- and it comes from the most radical and complicated act of all. Self-forgiveness, and self-love. Mercedes can only crawl out of the darkness once she has the courage to pave the path to her own redeeming moments. And pave them she does. It's by far one of the most compelling character arcs this amazing duo has written. To transform Mercedes so completely, while still holding onto the very fabric of her character. She faces her demons, embraces her flaws, and fights for the life she wants. All because of her love for a man who can’t seem to fully love her back. Mercedes finds her equilibrium, loving the monster in her while also finding the woman. And the woman is so much stronger than she knew.
But Judge has a parallel journey- just as impactful and moving as Mercedes. While Mercedes' trauma has manifested in a wildness he set out to squelch, he’s veiled his in stoic duty. But, she’s unhinged him completely. Just as he’s cracked her in two. He too is confronting his own monster, the part of himself he’s buried deep under his facade of control and order. Judge has to find the bravery to risk his heart, to risk his emotional safety, one he’s worked hard to protect. And when we see his true heart- it’s breathtaking. This is a man so giving, so radiantly loving, so GOOD, and in Mercedes eyes, he finally sees his worth.
Both of these characters have fought so hard to find their own worthiness, to carve a place for themselves in a world that has dedicated so much of their identity. They so handily break down one another’s walls. This finale is really about healing and redemption through the courage of vulnerability- the bravery it takes to love another fully, and the bravery it takes to find love for yourself. Mercedes sees the good in the man who fails to see it in himself. Judge sees the gentleness and tenderness in a woman who’s masked pain in iron. And that TERRIFIES them both so completely. And what a riveting journey it is watching them fight themselves, fight each other, fight the whole world to accept what they already knew- their love is indomitable. And they are truly worthy of it. Of each other. Of happiness and healing. Of FORGIVENESS.
Hands down a favorite series from this duo- the redemption, the dark romance, and the complex character journeys are total chefs kiss. I was sad to turn the final page, but oh so in love.
I went into this series loathing and distrusting our heroine- a pseudo villainess in another trilogy I adore. But Mercedes has captured my entire heart, she’s consumed my soul completely. Hers is so much more than a story of survival. So much more than a dark and deliciously twisted love story. This is Mercedes' story of redemption- about a wounded and lost girl shrouded in an act of bravado and steel finding TRUE inner strength, finding her true power, her true self- and it comes from the most radical and complicated act of all. Self-forgiveness, and self-love. Mercedes can only crawl out of the darkness once she has the courage to pave the path to her own redeeming moments. And pave them she does. It's by far one of the most compelling character arcs this amazing duo has written. To transform Mercedes so completely, while still holding onto the very fabric of her character. She faces her demons, embraces her flaws, and fights for the life she wants. All because of her love for a man who can’t seem to fully love her back. Mercedes finds her equilibrium, loving the monster in her while also finding the woman. And the woman is so much stronger than she knew.
But Judge has a parallel journey- just as impactful and moving as Mercedes. While Mercedes' trauma has manifested in a wildness he set out to squelch, he’s veiled his in stoic duty. But, she’s unhinged him completely. Just as he’s cracked her in two. He too is confronting his own monster, the part of himself he’s buried deep under his facade of control and order. Judge has to find the bravery to risk his heart, to risk his emotional safety, one he’s worked hard to protect. And when we see his true heart- it’s breathtaking. This is a man so giving, so radiantly loving, so GOOD, and in Mercedes eyes, he finally sees his worth.
Both of these characters have fought so hard to find their own worthiness, to carve a place for themselves in a world that has dedicated so much of their identity. They so handily break down one another’s walls. This finale is really about healing and redemption through the courage of vulnerability- the bravery it takes to love another fully, and the bravery it takes to find love for yourself. Mercedes sees the good in the man who fails to see it in himself. Judge sees the gentleness and tenderness in a woman who’s masked pain in iron. And that TERRIFIES them both so completely. And what a riveting journey it is watching them fight themselves, fight each other, fight the whole world to accept what they already knew- their love is indomitable. And they are truly worthy of it. Of each other. Of happiness and healing. Of FORGIVENESS.
Hands down a favorite series from this duo- the redemption, the dark romance, and the complex character journeys are total chefs kiss. I was sad to turn the final page, but oh so in love.
avid_read's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0