#dalbreck

Blurb (from Goodreads)

Lia has survived Venda—but so has a great evil bent on the destruction of Morrighan. And only Lia can stop it. With war on the horizon, Lia has no choice but to assume her role as First Daughter, as soldier—as leader. While she struggles to reach Morrighan and warn them, she finds herself at cross-purposes with Rafe and suspicious of Kaden, who has hunted her down. In this conclusion to the Remnant Chronicles trilogy, traitors must be rooted out, sacrifices must be made, and impossible odds must be overcome as the future of every kingdom hangs in the balance.

What I liked

Character growth and character arcs, which being the third book really had to come together and boy, did they. While all characters had their parts to play and experienced growth somehow, my favourite arcs will always be Lia’s and Kaden’s. The amount of learning, self-awareness and priority assessment they go through is ASTOUNDING.

Plot and political intrigue, with the book revolving around a conspiracy, it culminates in more than one show-down and a lot of strategising throughout. I was left on edge several times thinking about potential consequences of characters’ actions, how they would backfire...

World-building, still discreet, but a bit more developed, with more kingdoms mentioned, more background on the Remnants, and a privileged view into the kingdom of Dalbreck.

Females supporting each other, and this is something constant throughout the series. NEVER was there a moment in which two females came against one another. There might have been mistrust, but in the end support was the prevalent message. And I loved it! Go sisterhoods!

Resolution, and without spoiling anything, I will just say that this third book was a great conclusion to the whole series.

What I didn’t like

Characterisation, because again I felt like some characters weren’t as fleshed out... or were fleshed out with traits that I didn’t particularly like. Ask me if you want me to specify on this.

Slightly open ending, very slightly, but that left me wanting so much more. If only there were fanfics...

What I took from it

Caring for more than yourself or your own, going beyond your own happiness, previous loyalties or promises for the greater good. Lia, Rafe and Kaden are often confronted with this, and though tragic, it made their development so much better.

Respecting others’ decisions and boundaries, the importance of freedom and choice, which is stressed out often throughout the series. We see this frequently in this book with Lia and Rafe, how they are very much willingly choosing the path they are taking, and aware of those they are/don’t want to drag with them.