War hurtles in, a typhoon over the sea.
After Bree’s life was torn apart, Nereidium had represented a haven to her. A place that—if she could save it—was beyond the King’s reach.
And, at last, she’s arrived upon its shores. But things in Nereidium are not what they should be.
The land is plagued by a rash of mysterious earthquakes, the likes of which it’s never known. The governors are distracted by old traditions, while Bree and her friends grapple with changing identities and the sense that the longer they wait to take action… the greater the danger from Egria grows.
Bree is tired of living under the shadow of King Langdon’s power. And she’s tired of waiting for him to be the first to act.
In this final chapter of the Threats of Sky and Sea series, it all comes down to Nereidium or Egria. To Bree or the King. It’s kill… or be killed.
And not everyone will escape the battle unscathed.
I am so excited to be part of the blog tour for Fall of Thrones and Thorns! I love this series and could not wait for this last book.
Fall of Thrones and Thorns starts off right where Riot of Storm and Smoke left off. This review won't include spoilers, so I won't give too much away, but book 3 really delves into the internal conflicts that have plagued Bree since revelations in book 1. I loved watching her character grow and how she approaches all these huge decisions before her. While she acts a little immature at times and seems to make some poor choices, I really enjoy her as a character and as a young woman trying to do right by her own morals while also trying to save and help all those around her.
The world is made even bigger and new characters are introduced. I loved seeing more of Nereidium and learning more about other cultures. The difference between it and Egria are vast and conflicts of family and loyalty are brought to the forefront.
While lots of things happen in this book, the emotional journey of Bree is really at the center, her emotions and decisions related to all the turmoil in Nereidium and Egria (along with her merry band of pals). It's really a story of people trying to combine who they want to be with who they have been told they are and the difficulties with that identity.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting, the world continued to develop, and tensions between family, friendship, and potential romance worked well with the political conflicts. While Bree and her friends sometimes act a little immature and some things didn't end as neatly as I was anticipating, this book is a satisfying ending to a romping, magical adventure.
For fans of the previous two books in the series, or for readers who enjoy action-packed fantasy with a hint of romance, this is a must read. I'm so happy I came across this series on a whim years ago and with where the series ended.
Jennifer Ellision spent a great deal of her childhood staying up past her bedtime with a book and a flashlight. When she couldn’t find the stories she wanted to read, she started writing them. She loves words, has a soft spot for fanfiction, and is a master of the fangirl flail. She resides in South Florida with her family, where she lives in fear of temperatures below 60 Fahrenheit.
Jennifer is the author of the YA fantasy series, Threats of Sky and Sea, as well as the New Adult contemporary novel, Now and Again.
Happy Reading!
Jasmine
Happy Reading!
Jasmine
Thanks for hosting today! This sounds like a fun series! :)
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