4.5 stars
I’m not sure what else there is to say about this series. This finale definitely lived up to everything that was set up in the first two novels and then some. The stakes, which were already high, shot into orbit with this final installment.

I liked that we got to see Ragnar’s birthplace in this book, and his sister and the Valkyries were a great addition to this story.

Once again, political intrigue is a huge part of this book. So many schemes and double crosses. You never knew exactly what was happening.

I will say there is one reveal near the end that I had guessed early on, and was satisfied when it actually happened.


At the end of the day, my favorite thing about this book is its characters and the way they relate to one another. Darrow is such a dynamic main character. I love his brotherly relationship with Sevro and the conflict he feels toward Cassius and Roque is just so complex.

The intricacy with which Pierce Brown wrote this series is truly impressive. It has cemented its place as one of my favorite series of all time. I will definitely be picking up anything he writes from now on.