Damned is the final book in the Scarlet Revolution series...
The League have returned to England to find that Lady Marguerite has been imprisoned in her London townhouse on charges of treason and espionage. It looks like the vampires are aware of Eleanor's growing powers and are putting the pressure on. Can the League outsmart them one more time?
Much like books one and two, this is a fast-paced adventure full of magic and mayhem and secrets revealed.
This was a great series, I'm going to miss the League.
Thank you, NetGalley and publishers, for the ARC. 5*

Damned is the third and final book in Cogman's enthralling Scarlet Pimpernel/vampire mash up - and what a finale! So well plotted and written that the reader is kept guessing all the way to the end, the peril and adventures never letting up.
Eleanor, once lady's maid turned member of the Order of the Scarlet Pimpernel turned mage and her companions are in a race against time. Now the vampires know Eleanor has magical powers they won't rest until she is dead, but her quest to find out where the secret which could destroy the vampires is buried is hampered by the net closing in around the Order, starting with allegations that Lady Blakeney is a spy. Meanwhile unrest is fermenting across England countered by ever more opressive measures and calls for the ban on vampires in public office to be lifted. Cue a book filled with daring escapes, dangerous encounters, old enermies turned allies, tested loyalties and forbidden love.
Cogan is one of the most inventive and talented fantasy writers published today - one of the joys of this series is that although it's as exertly plotted as The Hidden Library, as inventive and fun and original with equally memorable and perfectly drawn characters, it is a totally unique series, showing Cogman's versatility. I am sad to see the end of Eleanor, Charles and the rest of the Order, but very much looking forward to whatever Cogman decides to write next.

I have just finished the last booked in the trilogy about the French Revolution. It is fabulous, and has the same characters in it as baroness Orczy had in her novel of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Sir Percy Blakeney, Margeurite and the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel along with their enemies which include vampires such as the main enemy Sophie. I found the book thrilling and such a good page turner that I have read it within a couple of days, and only put it down to do necessary tasks. The characters are well drawn especially the maid, turned mage, Eleanor. It was an excellent read throughout the novel and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am sorry that the novel had to end, in a way, although I was eager to see what would happen. I just hope Genevieve Cogman writes more historical fantasy novels, especially ones set in the eighteenth century.

Damned by Genevieve Cogman is a thrilling conclusion to the Scarlet Revolution series, weaving together magic, vampires, and high-stakes adventures. Set in 1794, the story follows Eleanor, a former English maid turned mage, as she embarks on a daring rescue mission with the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Their mission is to free Lady Marguerite, who is imprisoned on false charges of treason and espionage. However, what begins as a straightforward rescue soon spirals into a larger conspiracy, with vampires plotting to take control of England, and the League must face challenges that threaten everything they stand for.

Eleanor, now a promising mage, uses her growing magical powers to uncover a centuries-old secret that could alter the fate of not only England but the entire vampire world. The action-packed plot keeps readers on edge, with new revelations and twists at every turn. The stakes are higher than ever as Eleanor and the League race against time to prevent disaster.

The world-building and character development in Damned are excellent, continuing the themes of magic, intrigue, and espionage that have been present throughout the series. Eleanor is a strong and resourceful protagonist, and her growth throughout the book is satisfying to witness. The conclusion of the series ties up loose ends, providing a sense of closure while also leaving a lasting impression.

As a fan of the Invisible Library series, I found Damned to be a rewarding read. The blend of historical fiction with supernatural elements creates a captivating world, and the stakes are personal as well as global. This book is a fitting end to a series that will linger in my mind long after I’ve turned the last page.

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