Started On: February 22, 2025
Finished On: March 5, 2025
Format: Physical Book
Genre: Fantasy Romance

The Kindred’s Curse Saga, Book #3
Release Date: March 11, 2025
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Perfect for you if you like:
Magic, Dragons and Gods
Slow Burn Romance
Political Intrigue
Fierce, Badass FMC

“When it seems like the world wants to crush your spirit and burn you alive, never forget my little flames, pressure and heat make diamonds.”

Book Summary:
The war has begun. Both sides demand Diem’s allegiance—or her death.

After her disastrous coronation, Diem finds herself at the center of the conflict between the Descended and the Guardians. With her newfound friends and the man she’s falling for on one side, and the mortals she has vowed to protect on the other, Diem must walk a careful line to save the people she loves… even from each other.

The mystery of her unusual heritage begins to unravel, sending Diem and Luther on an unexpected journey across the realms. The answers may hold the key to winning the war, but finding them will require her to face painful truths about her mother, her bloodline, and her fate.

Meanwhile, the Crowns have set Diem in their sights. Some could be her greatest allies—while others want her dead. To end their oppressive reign, Diem must sort friend from foe and risk it all to build an army of her own.

But a powerful figure in the north has plans that could change everything…
(Summary from Goodreads)

“Show me your worst, my darling, and I’ll show you how far my love can go.”

Review/Thoughts:
This book was absolute perfection. Somehow, this series just keeps getting better and better!

What I loved:

• The magic system and world-building are so immersive; I found myself completely lost in it.
• Diem and Luther’s relationship is everything. Luther’s unwavering dedication is next level, and their banter and flirting had me giggling and kicking my feet.
• This author does an amazing job with the slow burn. I’ve stayed completely engaged and invested throughout all three books.
• The side characters are all incredible, but Taran’s humor was definitely one of the highlights for me!
• Diem’s character growth was so satisfying. I loved watching Diem grow and become more self-aware in this book. I enjoyed watching her come to terms with her powers and bloodline.
• The political intrigue kept me on the edge of my seat. Watching Diem navigate alliances and figure out who she can trust, while balancing the needs of both mortals and the Descended, was fascinating.

I’m completely invested in this world! But that ending… What just happened?! I’m still processing and am not sure how I’m supposed to wait until next year for book 4. I can’t wait to see where this journey goes next!

Thank you Netgalley and Atria books for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review. 💛

“Desire? Desire is a pathetic word for what I feel for you. I require you. I am sustained by you. You are the flame that fuels my fire. Don’t you dare question that—not for a second.”