✨ PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: Darkness threatens to overshadow her bright spirit…Alessia clings to the belief that her heart is pure. Yet, her shadow-self grows louder, igniting a fear she can’t shake. She knows she can’t run from it forever. To survive, she must confront the darkness within and learn to wield it—something that seems impossible. However, with the threat of war closing in, she must join Rainer on a perilous journey to Dovenak to stave off disaster. She was determined to plant roots in solitude, growing her power alone, but he might be just what she needs to finally bloom.
Lovers bound by fate, divided by fear…
Rainer knows Alessia is pushing him away—it’s a tactic he’s mastered himself. But she’s sparked something within him that refuses to fade. Though their bond remains unfulfilled, he stands firmly by her side, determined to support her as she confronts her fears. However, as their connection deepens, the line between reason and desire blurs. Rainer is ready to sacrifice anything to have her—anything other than her safety. So, he nurtures her, helping her flourish like the wild rose she is as she learns to embrace the beauty of her true self.
When faced with life’s fragility, will the pair finally surrender to their love and bind their fates together? Or will they choose caution and forever yearn for more?
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MY THOUGHTS: The finale to the Courts of Malice trilogy was everything I was hoping for and more. Alessia, Rainer, and all their friends (both new and old) fought through so much in this series, and Miranda Joy gave them the ending they all deserved.
As a character, Alessia has come so far since we were introduced to her in the first book. She has grown so much, both mentally and emotionally, and I absolutely loved the character she became throughout this third book. This third installment had Alessia's toughest journey, and I ended up loving every nail-biting moment. From finding her place in a new home to finding peace and love with Rainer, A Realm of Fear & Fury gave Alessia the ending she deserved.
I will admit, I'm not usually a huge fan of a slow burn romance. Waiting until the third book in a trilogy for any real spice would normally make me want to put the book down, but there was just so much between Alessia and Rainer that I truly enjoyed that build up between them. Their love for each other was evident, whether they were together or apart.
There was so much character growth and world building throughout this series, and Miranda didn't slow down when it came to the final book in this series. We visited new places, met new people, and I remained fully immersed in the lush descriptions until the very end. A Realm of Fear & Fury was the perfect end to Rainer and Alessia's journey and a fantastic gateway to more adventures and romances within this world.
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Release date: 12/20/24
Format: eARC
eARC provided via: the author
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