Labyrinth’s Heart is the much anticipated conclusion of the Rook & Rose trilogy. What an incredible journey it has been! I appreciated the recap at the beginning, because so many story threads come together in this book. The Rook & Rose series has such deep magical world-building and history. It is so impressive how much intricate culture is created and utilized as part of the plot. 

One thing I love about M.A. Carrick’s writing is the lovable and complicated characters. Ren, Tess, Vargo, Grey, and so many more characters utterly stole my heart. Even those with a smaller role to play felt so distinct and real. Readers who love morally gray characters who will do anything for the people they love must read this trilogy! 

In Labyrinth’s Heart, dark secrets are revealed and alliances must be forged to control an old magic that threatens their world. The magical and non-magical politics are always fascinating. Carrick weaves politics into many story threads and yet it all flows very smoothly. They are masterful at spinning a multitude of stories together into one cohesive story thread. With so many threads to conclude, at times the pacing varied but overall felt strong. 

I did not want this book to end! I loved my time with these characters and the magnificent world of the Rook & Rose series. I can't wait to see what M.A. Carrick writes next! Readers who enjoy excellent & morally gray characters, intense magical world-building, and satisfying conclusions should check this series out. 

Thank you so much to M.A. Carrick, Orbit Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.