A review by amybraunauthor
Cold Steel by Kate Elliott

4.0

Well, this definitely was an epic conclusion to a long, dramatic trilogy! I totally mean that by the way––the ending battle and final pages were pretty intense and pulse pounding, and drama was everywhere. Still, I enjoyed this book and believe every character got the send off they deserved.

Cat became a powerhouse of a woman, and it was exciting to learn more about her ancestors and watch how they approached situations. Bee, Rory, and Brennan all have special places in my hearts and I would love to read side stories about them. Vai had his ups and downs for me, but I think he just needed to finish his arc. He is truly, deeply complex.

The writing was gorgeous and left me in awe at some times. That said, I do think the story dragged a little in places, and that's a thought I've had for most of the books. Having said that, I still don't think it was a bad read and would recommend it to anyone who wants to read about adventure, romance, and women who aren't afraid to put men in their place!