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A Remarkable Trilogy

    

***SPOILERS***

    An utterly epic conclusion to a phenomenal trilogy!  The dynamic couple, Lou & Reid, undergo

exceptional challenges in order to return back to each other. Lou fights through a difficult occurrence

of possession, which takes an inscrutable amount of strength to overcome--including her guilt with

Ansel's demise. She develops the opportunity to meet with Ansel post-death & gains a sense of comfort

in knowing he's okay (a chapter that readers WILL bawl their eyes out reading, just saying!)

    Once Lou finally reaches Reid once more after her possessive episode, Reid undergoes a bout of

"sleeping curse". He comes full-circle with his powers & sacrifices his time with Lou in order to ensure

her mother cannot harm her any further. Upon waking up--Reid has memory loss & this ensures Lou to

attempt at getting it back--through any & all means. Eventually, extremely last minute, Reid returns to

Lou fully restored--upon her fatally wounding her mother & ensuring her timely demise.

    Among all of these twists & turns between these two lovers--more occurs among everyone else. Gods,

werewolves & mermaids are introduced further into the storyline, strengthening alliances, especially

for the biggest battle in the city, affecting witches/humans/other breeds/even the Church. Loved ones

are saved & lost, enemies subdued & defeated. Overall, a commendable ending to an influential battle.

    I've never been more moved by an epilogue in my years of reading. Not only does the ending of the

story come full circle with a sense of empowerment & overcoming evil. The lives of these characters

live on with hope. Even Ansel (returns again) gets a monumental, happy ending upon watching a

wedding & being reunited with parents.

    Details are apparent within this novel (along with the entire series). The character description & chapter

settings are phenomenal--colors, thorough placement, etc. Sensory moments are delightful as well--

hearing arguments, tasting sticky buns, smelling fires of pyres, etc. Absolutely delectable.

    HIGHLY recommend :)


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