Queens of Mist and Madness by Lisette Marshall is live!

This is a fantastic ending to a fantasy series that I have absolutely loved! Lisette Marshall’s world is exciting, intriguing, and fascinatingly unique, and she’s given us a wonderful bunch group of characters that I came to care for so much. And in the middle of it all is the most beautiful love story. I love this series so much!

 

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Blurb

“Fae wars don’t end in surrender.”

Emelin has finally found the bindings, the key to her victory. But to use them, she needs one last piece of the puzzle … and the only person who can give her that information is a stubbornly silent Thysandra.

And an uncooperative captive is the least of Em’s problems.

As the Mother prepares to strike, the magical world continues to squabble. Something ominous is plaguing Creon. And Em’s own newfound powers come with a dark side she did not expect, forcing her to decide just how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the fate of the world.

To find allies and gather the forces they need, Em and Creon have no choice but to face the shadows of their pasts. But when disastrous secrets are revealed and the Mother finally deals her devastating blow … will they still have a future?

Queens of Mist and Madness is the thrilling conclusion to Em and Creon’s epic enemies to lovers romance.

 

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Review

4.5 stars!

Wow, what a fantastic ending to a fantasy series that I have absolutely loved! Lisette Marshall’s world is exciting, intriguing, and fascinatingly unique, and she’s given us a wonderful bunch group of characters that I came to care for so much. And in the middle of it all, half human/half fae Emelin, and her incredible hero, Creon, have the most beautiful love story. This is a long one, but I devoured it, and I loved it!

This book picks up right where the last one left off (thank God!), so if you’re shady on details, I would suggest a quick reread of at least those last few chapters to get you in the zone. The rebellion against the evil fae Mother is gaining momentum, and our brave rebels are uniting to plan their revolution. But before they can make their move, Emelin will need to convince more allies to join their cause, bringing her up close and personal to the world that she left behind.

It’s exciting and intense, with drama, action, and a whole lot of emotion. The different plotlines come together to create epic moments that had my heart racing, and so many times I read with a huge smile, or with shouts of “I knew it!”. It’s an adventurous ride, and I loved every moment!

“I’m fully fucking honest when I say no one has ever frightened me as much as you do. I’ve never had this much to lose before.”

The character development throughout the series is fantastic, and in this one, Emelin is coming to understand more about her powers, and Creon is facing his own challenges, but together they are a powerhouse.

“I don’t have the faintest idea of where I want to end up in life. Yes, in the past, I spent most of my days being violently unhappy, and yes, I have wondered at times if it was even worth going on. But I’m happier now than I’ve ever been, do you understand? Every morning that I wake up with you in my arms, you change the world all over again, and I want more of that – more of everything you make me see and feel. So I’m not going anywhere – not as long as you’re with me.”

The romance is sexy and swoony, with a wonderful sense of playfulness. Em and Creon are partners in every sense of the world, committed and strong and completely functional, and I freaking love them so much!

“I don’t feel like a villain,” I blubbered. “I just feel like a failure.”
“Oh, for fuck’s sake.” His lips brushed the crown of my head, tender and chastising at once. “Emeline Thenessa, love of my life, you’re farther from a failure than anyone I’ve ever met in this world. Don’t try to argue. It will win you nothing but more declarations of my heartfelt admiration, and they will be elaborate.”

The dynamics between the whole group are so entertaining – snarky, sarcastic, loving and fun, there are so many moments that stand out as highlights, and I loved seeing them grow closer, come to understand each other, and the deepening relationships between them all.

“Look, suppose you ever change your mind about this, or that you ever end up feeling unsure of unsafe around him–”
I stiffened. “Agenor.”
“Yes, yes,” he impatiently cut in, waving my interruption aside, “you love him and he’s perfect and you’re going to make him a flock of tiny demon babies – it’s all good, Em.”

It all comes to a thrilling end, with lots of paranormal badassery on display, and a fully satisfying ending for ALL of the characters that I have come to care so much for. I was so happy with how it finished, but I would love to read more from this world (and I would pay a small fortune for that Agenor bonus scene!!!).

This series is going down as an all-time fave. I loved this one.

4.5 stars!

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

 

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