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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Let’s begin with Lazarus. This man really rolled out of his villain origin story and committed to being the worst. Not just evil, he had to go full eugenics overlord. He wanted to repopulate the entire Fae race with Arwen and himself. Just the two of them. You know, because ancient monarchies did it and look how well they turned out. That’s a “no thank you” from me and a vomit sound from Arwen, who spent most of the book trying not to hurl at his proximity.
Arwen herself? She is a soft, fiery cinnamon roll who will cry in your arms, shift into a phoenix mid battle, and then stab a tyrant king through the gut. Girl’s got range. And trauma. But mostly range. I cried with her. I cheered for her. I wanted to bundle her in a warm blanket and tell her she deserves a kingdom without political breeding programs.
Now Kane. Sigh. Our brooding, leather smelling hero. He tries to martyr himself at every opportunity, which Arwen does not appreciate, nor do I. However, he does kneel and propose, so he’s allowed back in the room. The man promised cloverbread and acres of flowers. That’s love.
And then..pause for dramatic effect..we actually get a wedding. A real one. With vows, a harpist, and a tiara forged from shiny, dark, queen-core vibes. Arwen is crowned, the kingdom cheers, Kane grins like a man who has indeed had more fun in a wine cellar than most people have in their entire lives. Finally, someone respected the moment instead of fade-to-black-ing us.
Of course, all this joy is followed by immediate heartbreak, because Dagan, Arwen’s father figure, officiant, advisor, and all around legend, is murdered. Not cool. Not okay. We don’t talk about it. We just cry. A lot.
Then the final battle comes. Arwen wins. Lazarus loses. There are phoenix wings. There is blood. There is glory. And the best part? She doesn’t die. Because apparently phoenixes are like, part-time immortal? The logistics are hazy, but I accept it.
Fast forward ten months and Arwen has a slightly rounded belly, is feeling strong, and is not being held captive by anyone trying to siphon her magic to breed a master race. Progress.
Arwen herself? She is a soft, fiery cinnamon roll who will cry in your arms, shift into a phoenix mid battle, and then stab a tyrant king through the gut. Girl’s got range. And trauma. But mostly range. I cried with her. I cheered for her. I wanted to bundle her in a warm blanket and tell her she deserves a kingdom without political breeding programs.
Now Kane. Sigh. Our brooding, leather smelling hero. He tries to martyr himself at every opportunity, which Arwen does not appreciate, nor do I. However, he does kneel and propose, so he’s allowed back in the room. The man promised cloverbread and acres of flowers. That’s love.
And then..pause for dramatic effect..we actually get a wedding. A real one. With vows, a harpist, and a tiara forged from shiny, dark, queen-core vibes. Arwen is crowned, the kingdom cheers, Kane grins like a man who has indeed had more fun in a wine cellar than most people have in their entire lives. Finally, someone respected the moment instead of fade-to-black-ing us.
Of course, all this joy is followed by immediate heartbreak, because Dagan, Arwen’s father figure, officiant, advisor, and all around legend, is murdered. Not cool. Not okay. We don’t talk about it. We just cry. A lot.
Then the final battle comes. Arwen wins. Lazarus loses. There are phoenix wings. There is blood. There is glory. And the best part? She doesn’t die. Because apparently phoenixes are like, part-time immortal? The logistics are hazy, but I accept it.
Fast forward ten months and Arwen has a slightly rounded belly, is feeling strong, and is not being held captive by anyone trying to siphon her magic to breed a master race. Progress.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
What a book! A well-crafted and satisfying conclusion to the trilogy that did not disappoint. After the ending of A Promise of Peridot, I was terrified to start the final book… my heart is so tied to these characters. Kane and Arwen are my absolute favorites. They complement each other beautifully without bending their personalities to fit the plot. One scene early on, when they reunite, completely melted me. It was such a vivid reminder of the fierce loyalty and love that anchors this series.
The world of Sacred Stones has only grown richer with each installment, and I found myself especially drawn to the Quartz of Rose, its beauty, culture, and magic lingered with me. And while I’ve always loved the central romance, it was Dagan’s journey that hit me the hardest in the end. Without saying too much, his story tied together themes of belief, trust, and growth in a way that left me stunned. This book balanced action, heart, and healing in a way that left me both satisfied and mourning the end. I’ll be thinking about these characters for a long time.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This Romantasy series is criminally underhyped!
From Fae politics to dragon shifters, hidden powers to a swoony slow-burn romance, to grumpy/sunshine side characters to high stakes battles this series delivers everything I want from the genre, and then some.
A Reign of Rose is the conclusion to the Sacred Stones, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The last book wraps up with a lot of action, steamy romance and a satisfying conclusion for Arwen and Kane 🖤
Without spoiling anything, I’ll just say that certain characters completely stole my heart, and I am desperately hoping for a follow-up series - Kate, I'm begging you!
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This Romantasy series is criminally underhyped!
From Fae politics to dragon shifters, hidden powers to a swoony slow-burn romance, to grumpy/sunshine side characters to high stakes battles this series delivers everything I want from the genre, and then some.
A Reign of Rose is the conclusion to the Sacred Stones, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The last book wraps up with a lot of action, steamy romance and a satisfying conclusion for Arwen and Kane 🖤
Without spoiling anything, I’ll just say that certain characters completely stole my heart, and I am desperately hoping for a follow-up series - Kate, I'm begging you!
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No