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allivenger's review
4.0
This was the perfect final book for this series. To say that it has had me in its hold for four books is an understatement. The writing is so good and the use of water themes throughout was so cute. It was a very adult Little Mermaid and I loved it.
This picks right up where the last book left off. Maisie is face to face with Odele after she saved Maisie from death. Finally they have an answer as to what happened to the princess and how to move forward.
The plot thickens further and the constant threat of death is now heightened as the marriage between Maisie and Kai is quickly approaching. Maisie has to battle with her conflicted feelings about being a royal and how to manage to keep herself intact.
Overall I loved how this ended. It was a plot twist for me because I didn’t see who the true villain was until the very end. I am so excited to start the next series featuring Odele and the mer of Iol. I recommend this to anyone who loves a good reverse harem with a solid storyline.
This picks right up where the last book left off. Maisie is face to face with Odele after she saved Maisie from death. Finally they have an answer as to what happened to the princess and how to move forward.
The plot thickens further and the constant threat of death is now heightened as the marriage between Maisie and Kai is quickly approaching. Maisie has to battle with her conflicted feelings about being a royal and how to manage to keep herself intact.
Overall I loved how this ended. It was a plot twist for me because I didn’t see who the true villain was until the very end. I am so excited to start the next series featuring Odele and the mer of Iol. I recommend this to anyone who loves a good reverse harem with a solid storyline.
hopeamarsu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
gypsydawn's review against another edition
5.0
fun!
Great end to a well written, though fast, series. Three books feel short, but the plot makes up for the lack of breadth- mostly. There could have been more added, but it still ended well and offered a twist or two along the way.
Fantasy, slow burn RH, MMMF, first person, multiple POV, minor editing errors.
Great end to a well written, though fast, series. Three books feel short, but the plot makes up for the lack of breadth- mostly. There could have been more added, but it still ended well and offered a twist or two along the way.
Fantasy, slow burn RH, MMMF, first person, multiple POV, minor editing errors.
nite0wl29's review against another edition
5.0
If there is one thing your arrival taught me, it was what it truly means to care. To feel this, what I stupidly thought I felt before. To realize finally the line between a fantasy I created and the reality of this. I love you, Maisie, because you are smart and kind, because you listen. Because you are mischievous and exasperating, and because you make me smile. But most of all, I love you because you are wholly, entirely, and irrevocably yourself.
Took me long enough to revisit this series!! It’s a very quick read. Once you start it’s impossible to stop.
This ending to Maisie’s story was absolutely perfect and satisfying in every way that makes perfect sense for everyone.
Can’t wait to read Odele’s story soon!!
Took me long enough to revisit this series!! It’s a very quick read. Once you start it’s impossible to stop.
This ending to Maisie’s story was absolutely perfect and satisfying in every way that makes perfect sense for everyone.
Can’t wait to read Odele’s story soon!!
bookwife's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic ending to a fantastic series. I started this series very skeptical. I have never liked any mermaid stories. So I went into this with a negative mindset and I was just so very wrong. This is one of my favorite series and it's one I recommend the most to anyone looking for a fantasy RH book. The characters are so real. Each one has real hearts and real flaws and I love that. So many times books have characters who are perfect in every way and I just don't want to read about that. The author really brings the characters to life.
There is going to be a spin off series about Odele. I am looking forward to it. I kind of fell in love with her in this book.
There is going to be a spin off series about Odele. I am looking forward to it. I kind of fell in love with her in this book.
yeriwithaj_'s review against another edition
3.0
a really good conclusion
The overall story, from book 1 to book 4, was a solid and unique one.
I really enjoyed Aleera’s writing, it was creative and imaginative. The characters came alive off the page.
This book is the conclusion of the Royal Secrets series. It was fast paced, engaging and captivating. Each character held their own voice, their own personality. The story wraps up well enough that it leaves enough room for a spin-off story to begin, Odele’s. The plot twist in this one was supposed to take me by surprised, and while I wasn’t expecting the villain to be who it was, I wasn’t shocked either. It was a let down and for that this story is only a 3.5 star to me. However the overall raising of the series would have to be a 4/5.
The overall story, from book 1 to book 4, was a solid and unique one.
I really enjoyed Aleera’s writing, it was creative and imaginative. The characters came alive off the page.
This book is the conclusion of the Royal Secrets series. It was fast paced, engaging and captivating. Each character held their own voice, their own personality. The story wraps up well enough that it leaves enough room for a spin-off story to begin, Odele’s. The plot twist in this one was supposed to take me by surprised, and while I wasn’t expecting the villain to be who it was, I wasn’t shocked either. It was a let down and for that this story is only a 3.5 star to me. However the overall raising of the series would have to be a 4/5.
veva85's review against another edition
5.0
what a ride
Check CW and TW. these books had me in their grips. I loved the mystery of where the missing princess was and ultimately who the lost cousin was. I was here for the tension and love between Maisie and her men.
Check CW and TW. these books had me in their grips. I loved the mystery of where the missing princess was and ultimately who the lost cousin was. I was here for the tension and love between Maisie and her men.
govitzdm's review against another edition
5.0
Full of surprises
Ms Ceres has outdone herself yet again with the final installment of Maisies story. She wraps up the world of Thalassar in a neat but tricky bow. Maisie and Odele are reunited and have plans for the crown! Followed closely by her men, Maisie navigates the mysteries of who murdered her mother and whisked her away as a child. Find out in the last installment of the Royal Secrets series!
Ms Ceres has outdone herself yet again with the final installment of Maisies story. She wraps up the world of Thalassar in a neat but tricky bow. Maisie and Odele are reunited and have plans for the crown! Followed closely by her men, Maisie navigates the mysteries of who murdered her mother and whisked her away as a child. Find out in the last installment of the Royal Secrets series!
cinnaron's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
3.5
ashatroyal's review against another edition
2.0
disappointed
This book could’ve been wrapped up in Book 3. It was unnecessary drama for NOTHING.
Maisie got on my nerves this book. Girl you are in major denial and full of self pity. Like why would you think it couldn’t be you? Her doubting herself made her insufferable. Like she keeps on coming up with reasons not to be a princess.
I thought Odele wasn’t that bad but she was a spoiled brat. I got certain scenes happened for her spin off but Ytgar and Val literally came from no where and Ytgar randomly was like oh marry me instead of Kai.
I didn’t particularly care for the ending. How would the queen have known to use the men against her? It couldn’t have been any worse than the actual situation that happened. And signing her true name was still a breach of contract because the contract was for Odele.
This book could’ve been wrapped up in Book 3. It was unnecessary drama for NOTHING.
Maisie got on my nerves this book. Girl you are in major denial and full of self pity. Like why would you think it couldn’t be you? Her doubting herself made her insufferable. Like she keeps on coming up with reasons not to be a princess.
I thought Odele wasn’t that bad but she was a spoiled brat. I got certain scenes happened for her spin off but Ytgar and Val literally came from no where and Ytgar randomly was like oh marry me instead of Kai.
I didn’t particularly care for the ending. How would the queen have known to use the men against her? It couldn’t have been any worse than the actual situation that happened. And signing her true name was still a breach of contract because the contract was for Odele.