I won’t go to far into spoiler zones for this book! 

 

For a conclusion to a trilogy, the plot was surprisingly character-based for most of the book. The first half of the book explores the fall-out of Rhen’s actions in the second book and the repercussions for his relationships with Harper and Grey. Brigid explored these morally grey areas with care and did a good job of highlighting what people can do when they’re afraid but didn’t condone these actions. 

 

I was a little disappointed with Lia Mara’s lack of character development; she was unsure of herself and her abilities to lead in the second book but instead of coming into her own in the finale, what follows is relentless dithering. It would’ve been nice to see her compassion paired more with competency in her trying to rule a kingdom build on cruelty. 

 

Plot wise, this book is not the strongest in the trilogy, but it does set itself up nicely for future books (which I will more than likely read!). The biggest standout was Harper’s character, as usual showing courage and kindness in the face of overwhelming adversity!