A review by amybraunauthor
The Rising by Kelley Armstrong

4.0

This was a great conclusion to this endearing series that was more conspiracy and chasing than actual stakes. That said, it was still a lot of fun to read and learn more about what was going on behind in the scenes in an effort to take down the Cabals looking to keep them prisoner. This brought out a plethora of danger, surprise, and emotion. The characters continued to be strong and smart, acting like real people facing a real problem and not creating unnecessary drama. Unless they were named Sam. As far as the romance goes, maybe it's just me, but I felt it was a little out of the blue. I'm not saying I didn't buy it or even think it was sweet and mature, but maybe I missed the clues. It still turned out to be super sweet. That was a good counter to the ways things turned out as a whole in the epilogue. Now that it's concluded, there are things that happened in the previous book that make a little more sense, not just regarding the romance but also regarding Serena's death as well. I went into this series blind and was pleasantly surprised by almost everything I read. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy, fun read this summer!