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honey1382's review
5.0
Blown Away. I highly recommend reading if you love some mystery and suspense with some romantic violence.
chlojo91's review
4.0
well that was a thrill ride! Perfect for a loooonngg overnight shift on no sleep
prose_mortem's review against another edition
5.0
Well that gave me my cardio for the day! Read the whole trilogy in 24 hours and loved it. The last book here was 100% worth the journey. I loved the creative world build and how everything resolved in the end.
bookswithdy's review against another edition
5.0
Finished! Maybe it is just me, but I still don't see the point of putting Sophia into the mix, so to speak.
It felt like she was put with sin just to create so more drama for them.. I know why Sin started with it but considering he knew from I guess the beginning or a few weeks in that she never slipped up never talked about the trials, and don't forget Ellis.. I just did not see the point except for it to put some distance between Sin and Stella and for Stella to feel used again.. .. it served for no better purpose.
The ending I found it all a little fast.. The plan they came up with, it was over too soon, call me a sadist or something but after everything we have read, the damn trails, the discription of them I wish we could have read a little more of the deaths of some of them.. to have read what they felt, their fear...
It felt like she was put with sin just to create so more drama for them.. I know why Sin started with it but considering he knew from I guess the beginning or a few weeks in that she never slipped up never talked about the trials, and don't forget Ellis.. I just did not see the point except for it to put some distance between Sin and Stella and for Stella to feel used again.. .. it served for no better purpose.
The ending I found it all a little fast.. The plan they came up with, it was over too soon, call me a sadist or something but after everything we have read, the damn trails, the discription of them I wish we could have read a little more of the deaths of some of them.. to have read what they felt, their fear...
carleneinspired's review against another edition
5.0
All my stars, Celia can just have them all.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
My previous reviews can be found here:
Counsellor
Magnate
Stella has made it through two trials, but is she strong enough to make it through the final two? They've ruled Stella's life, every waking and sleeping moment has been about the trials; her thoughts are either filled with the horrors of memories or with lust for the man who put her in this position. She knows what is at stake now, how much Sin has to lose, and she's determined to win so she can do everything she can to dismantle the Acquisition and the people who make it thrive.
This book is EVERYTHING. I thought I liked Counsellor and I knew I loved Magnate, but I don't know what word to describe the feelings I have for Sovereign. I am not a series girl, I tend to wander off and get lost in another book, forgetting the characters from the series along the way, but this is one series I just want to throw at everyone. I'll be the first to admit that Counsellor wasn't high on my list of TBRs, but when everyone is screaming such good things about a book, I can't deny the pull. Then I met the characters...and I wrapped myself up in the plot like a blanket, I got lost in these books so strongly that nothing has really compared. Sovereign was not only everything good about the previous two novels, but even more. Every loose end was tied up, the drama was at an all time high, the characters developed beyond my wildest dreams, and the chemistry was on fire (per usual). Seriously, this book and series will set a precedence that I do not think can be matched by any other series for me. It was just perfect.
Not only have I been trapped under the spell of the Vinemonts, but I am completely enamored with Stella and her strength and pure determination. The characters in this book are unlike any others I have met in a book, not often do you meet a character more evil than the devil himself and still find yourself saying, I love what they were to this book. From Cal to the acquisitions, every character played such a vital role in how Sovereign played out and I am so impressed with Celia Aaron's incredible use of every single one. The character development in Soveriegn was stellar, I loved watching each character come into their own, whether it was finding the good in themselves or opening their arms to the evil. Then there's the uber dark story line that either scared you off in book one or pulled you into its dark clutches. Sovereign was so dark and the depravity in this book really weighed on me as I read, but I honestly wouldn't have had it any other way. I loved how the trials played out and the future that was built in Sovereign. I know, that's not really giving you enough, but you have to read the conclusion for yourself. The twists and turns leave you guessing and I definitely didn't see what was coming, so high five Celia Aaron, you surprised me!
The Acquisition series, particularly Sovereign, were unlike anything I've read before. This dark, sociological romance is so unique and I truly think every reader of the Acquisition series will be happy with this conclusion. Like the rest of the series, this book was fast paced, full of angst, and so darn sexy.
PS. Three book boyfriends. Yes, three. You can call me Mrs. Lucius Vinemont if you want to.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
My previous reviews can be found here:
Counsellor
Magnate
Stella has made it through two trials, but is she strong enough to make it through the final two? They've ruled Stella's life, every waking and sleeping moment has been about the trials; her thoughts are either filled with the horrors of memories or with lust for the man who put her in this position. She knows what is at stake now, how much Sin has to lose, and she's determined to win so she can do everything she can to dismantle the Acquisition and the people who make it thrive.
This book is EVERYTHING. I thought I liked Counsellor and I knew I loved Magnate, but I don't know what word to describe the feelings I have for Sovereign. I am not a series girl, I tend to wander off and get lost in another book, forgetting the characters from the series along the way, but this is one series I just want to throw at everyone. I'll be the first to admit that Counsellor wasn't high on my list of TBRs, but when everyone is screaming such good things about a book, I can't deny the pull. Then I met the characters...and I wrapped myself up in the plot like a blanket, I got lost in these books so strongly that nothing has really compared. Sovereign was not only everything good about the previous two novels, but even more. Every loose end was tied up, the drama was at an all time high, the characters developed beyond my wildest dreams, and the chemistry was on fire (per usual). Seriously, this book and series will set a precedence that I do not think can be matched by any other series for me. It was just perfect.
Not only have I been trapped under the spell of the Vinemonts, but I am completely enamored with Stella and her strength and pure determination. The characters in this book are unlike any others I have met in a book, not often do you meet a character more evil than the devil himself and still find yourself saying, I love what they were to this book. From Cal to the acquisitions, every character played such a vital role in how Sovereign played out and I am so impressed with Celia Aaron's incredible use of every single one. The character development in Soveriegn was stellar, I loved watching each character come into their own, whether it was finding the good in themselves or opening their arms to the evil. Then there's the uber dark story line that either scared you off in book one or pulled you into its dark clutches. Sovereign was so dark and the depravity in this book really weighed on me as I read, but I honestly wouldn't have had it any other way. I loved how the trials played out and the future that was built in Sovereign. I know, that's not really giving you enough, but you have to read the conclusion for yourself. The twists and turns leave you guessing and I definitely didn't see what was coming, so high five Celia Aaron, you surprised me!
The Acquisition series, particularly Sovereign, were unlike anything I've read before. This dark, sociological romance is so unique and I truly think every reader of the Acquisition series will be happy with this conclusion. Like the rest of the series, this book was fast paced, full of angst, and so darn sexy.
PS. Three book boyfriends. Yes, three. You can call me Mrs. Lucius Vinemont if you want to.
beckiebookworm1974's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant Finale.
Wow the best of the three, couldn't put down in sovereign everything consolidates into an explosive finale that was so worth waiting for, no sympathy for the corrupt individuals that make up this society from me. In this installment we see the trials continue and in the most case (except for a few misunderstandings) we see Sinclair, Stella and Lucius putting together a united front to win the acquisition trials, whatever it takes, brilliant ending that wrapped up everything and gave me a sweet satisfaction that the evil monsters got exactly what they deserved, its so nice when the bad guys get outwitted so expertly and with such style bravo Celia Aaron on A job well done.
Wow the best of the three, couldn't put down in sovereign everything consolidates into an explosive finale that was so worth waiting for, no sympathy for the corrupt individuals that make up this society from me. In this installment we see the trials continue and in the most case (except for a few misunderstandings) we see Sinclair, Stella and Lucius putting together a united front to win the acquisition trials, whatever it takes, brilliant ending that wrapped up everything and gave me a sweet satisfaction that the evil monsters got exactly what they deserved, its so nice when the bad guys get outwitted so expertly and with such style bravo Celia Aaron on A job well done.
pioneer's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t even believe a story like this exists.
This reminds me so much of the Indebted series but... it’s so unique in its own way. This series is just an amazing story and I can’t even begin to explain how this book has affected me. No one can explain the magnitude of its greatness.
My mind feels like it was connected with Stella because when Stella saw Sin with Cal’s daughter.. shit, I know what heartache feels like now. I literally felt a pain in my heart, so if I was Stella in that situation, that is what I would feel. And it hurt, man...
Celia Aaron just keeps impressing me with her stories... can’t wait to see what else I read from her.
And I admit, the thought of this being a ménage crossed my mind for the second book, which made me slightly disappointed (I don’t like/prefer not to read ménage). I was glad to say it wasn’t (thank fuck). But did Stella really get turned on by Lucius?? Like, seriously? I mean, I can’t blame her, cause I heard he’s hot, but like.. if you love Sin.. you shouldn’t be (or at least your body shouldn’t be) turned on by the guy’s brother. But girls and their stimulation, anything is fair game, supposedly.
This reminds me so much of the Indebted series but... it’s so unique in its own way. This series is just an amazing story and I can’t even begin to explain how this book has affected me. No one can explain the magnitude of its greatness.
My mind feels like it was connected with Stella because when Stella saw Sin with Cal’s daughter.. shit, I know what heartache feels like now. I literally felt a pain in my heart, so if I was Stella in that situation, that is what I would feel. And it hurt, man...
Celia Aaron just keeps impressing me with her stories... can’t wait to see what else I read from her.
And I admit, the thought of this being a ménage crossed my mind for the second book, which made me slightly disappointed (I don’t like/prefer not to read ménage). I was glad to say it wasn’t (thank fuck). But did Stella really get turned on by Lucius?? Like, seriously? I mean, I can’t blame her, cause I heard he’s hot, but like.. if you love Sin.. you shouldn’t be (or at least your body shouldn’t be) turned on by the guy’s brother. But girls and their stimulation, anything is fair game, supposedly.