It's all come down to this. A rift, opened with magic, death everywhere. And a sacrifice that must be made if Veyka's people are to survive.

From the moment we meet Veyka, one of the best FMCs I have ever encountered, this series has captured my imagination. She will put everything on the line for her people, and along with her beloved mate Arran, fight until her last breath. Their relationship has gone from enmity, to wariness, to breathtaking passion and love, and the devotion from those who have become their family is just as strong.

I will read anything Emberly Ash writes - and I highly recommend the Secrets of the Faerie Crown to anyone ready for an epic, genderbent Arthurian retelling with brilliant characters and delicious spice!

Overall thoughts:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️.5

Release Date: 14th November 2024

‘Together they must stand, to defeat what once thought dead. Together they must give, if any shall live to the end.’

‘I love you. And if even a fragment of my soul persists, here or in another realm entirely, it will always belong to you. For a thousand years. And a thousand more.’

Tropes: Fae, Magic, Harpies, Multiple POV, Forced Proximity, Touch Her You 💀, Shifters, Badass FMC, Nickname, He Falls First, Fated Mates, Retelling.

The epic conclusion to the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series. Veyka must sacrifice herself for the good of her kingdom against the plague that is the succubus. A story full of love and war..

Wow! What a conclusion to this amazing story. Veyka & Aaran, as well as so many of the other side characters in this story have my heart! I love them so much! What a journey it has been! There were so many twists/ turns - shocking moments. My jaw was on the floor multiple times!
I’d love to talk in detail about it but we only do spoiler free reviews here 😉

I really enjoy Emberly’s high fantasy descriptive writing style & the banter laced in there for good measure. She truly has a wonderful writing style.
I can’t wait to read her next book!

Thank you to Emberly Ash & NetGalley for the review copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a beautiful way to end a series! I was a part of Emberly's journey since Crown of Earth and Sky, Book 1 in her Secrets of the Faerie Crown, a thrilling and intriguing Arthurian retelling with a twist. The series tackles trauma and pain and deals with them with brutal honesty. You witness the characters growing, emerging and getting stronger as they go, with all their ups and downs.

Everything culminates in Queen of Blood and Vengeance, the fourth and final instalment. I was hooked from the first sentence, and the plot kept me intrigued until the last page. It is always a bittersweet feeling when you finish a series; you are left feeling happy and fulfilled with how things ended, but you still feel a pang of sadness for leaving the world and the characters behind.

"But you, you are not evil. You are more than what they did to you."

The moment I read this sentence, I felt like it beautifully summarized the story Emberly has told. We are more and can be more, as it was for Veyka, Arran, and their found family. When faced with the direst circumstances, they have all risen above and found the light inside them. They lived, laughed, cried, and fought till the end.

It's hard to find the right words to explain just how much I loved this book and this entire series. I am honoured that Emberly chose me as one of her ARC readers and that I was here to witness everything coming into place for Veyka and Arran. These characters have nestled themselves inside my heart, and I'm sure you'll feel the same. It will be hard to let them go, but they all deserve it; they deserve to enjoy the aftermath of it all.

If you want to gift yourself a complete dark fantasy series with a loose Arthurian retelling, told from multiple POVs and filled with tales of love, hate, revenge, pain, hurt, anger, redemption, take your time and dive into the world of Emberly's Secrets of the Faerie Crown. Queen of Blood and Vengeance is being released on November 14th, giving you enough time to read the first three books and prepare for the most epic finale.

🛡️ Arthurian retelling
⚔️ Spice 🌶️
🛡️ Sacrifice
⚔️ Multiple POV
🛡️ Found Family
⚔️ Quest

I don’t know what to say except this book shattered me. Now what do I do?

Favorite Quotes:
🔥 “Every bruise, every mark—you are mine.”
🔥 “Whoever you are, whatever you become, I will love you. This realm, any other. Whether you live or die. You are mine, Veyka, and I am yours.”
🔥 “I love you. And if even a fragment of my soul persists, here or in another realm entirely, it will always belong to you. For a thousand years.”
🔥 “Whatever you command, my queen.”

An #ARC was sent by #NetGalley and #CaraMaxwellRomance. This is my honest review and opinion. Publication date: November 14, 2024.

#EmberlyAsh #QueenofBloodandVengeance