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The Wolf and the Crown of Blood (Broken Accords)
Elizabeth May
4.4
A Reign of Rose (The Sacred Stones Book 3)
by Kate Golden
Published Oct 8, 2024
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About this book
The fate of Evendell teeters on the edge of oblivion as the final confrontation with the Fae King, Lazarus, looms. Kane Ravenwood, King of Onyx, carries the heavy burden of a prophecy that demands his father’s destruction, even if the cost is his own life. Scarred by unimaginable trauma, Kane is willing to sacrifice everything to protect his kingdom and the woman he loves, regardless of the darkness threatening to consume him.
Arwen Valondale has shed her former fears, evolving into a formidable force of vengeance and resolve. No longer a bystander in her own destiny, she is prepared to face any peril to ensure the Fae King’s ruin. As the boundaries between the mortal and Fae realms blur, Arwen and Kane must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances and ancient magic.
Their bond is tested by the crushing weight of their responsibilities and the haunting possibility that victory may require their permanent separation. With the world hanging in the balance, they must decide if their love is strong enough to survive the ultimate sacrifice or if the war against Lazarus will demand the final pieces of their shattered souls.
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What readers are saying
Pia MurilloI miss this trilogy & the characters already ♥️
"Rating: 5✨ Spice: 3🌶️ WOW, what a ride this series was! The best way I can describe this last book in the trilogy is that it was the perfect conclusion to Arwen & Kane’s story & this chapter for the Onyx Kingdom’s story. I definitely felt all of the bittersweet emotions on the second half of this book because every chapter brought me closer to the end of this trilogy, but what an ending it was. I was truly happy & satisfied with how Kate wrapped up The Sacred Stones trilogy & I am excited to read more of her work that is to come! ♥️ Arwen’s journey in this book was like one where the character is thrown into a tunnel engulfed in darkness & they give it everything they’ve got to not only make it back to the light but keep the darkness at bay for good. Her journey continued to be one of self discovery & I am beyond proud of the Arwen she became by the end of this book. She definitely is a character you root for from the very beginning & the care for her only grows with each book. I will definitely miss her! Kane, oh my lord I love this man. This series has been an ongoing journey of meeting & learning all sides of this man & he doesn’t fail to make you love them all. The fearsome & ruthless King of Onyx, the fair & loving leader of his people, the loyal & caring friend & the selfless & devoted lover. We see Kane reach a point where his tunnel vision leads him on a straight path to one goal, his father’s demise & the end to his unjust rule. There is a prophecy that has been foretold & he wishes to be the one to bring it to fruition. This man gave me mini heart attacks but I will forever adore him. Seeing Mari & Griffin, dear Dagan & adorable Barney & other side characters I’ve grown to adore made my heart full. We were also introduced to some new characters that had me wholly intrigued & wishing to see more of them in the future. I mean it, I AM HOOKED. With that said, I truly enjoyed this book & series as a whole & I truly recommend it all if you haven’t read it already 🥀 ["
October 8, 2024 Verified Purchase
Kindle CustomerSimply beautiful
"Closer to a 4.5. It took me forever to finish this book simply because of the absolute anxiety that gripped me every chapter, worrying on what's going to happen now, or go wrong now. I was thoroughly invigorated though to see where this story would take me. Beautiful writing, an epic love story, totally badass characters, and a really good storyline. I loved this book and all it's heartbreaking moments. Kate Golden knows how to write a story. ["
September 30, 2025 Verified Purchase
Borabora14An Absolute Must Read
"I absolutely devoured Arwen and Kane’s story. Beautifully and eloquently written. Tears, adventure, suspense, laughter, grief, empowerment, the steam 🥵. I can’t wait for Kate to gift us more of her all-encompassing, emotional words for future characters. This series is without a doubt a reread for me. ["
January 28, 2026 Verified Purchase
TaylorI’m glad this story wrapped up nicely
"This series might* have been better as a duology. I’m torn, because the series as a whole was easy to read and fun. But in the middle of this book, I really had to drag myself to read it and needed up speed reading a lot just to get through it. 4 main characters can only repeat being in peril so many times before it becomes redundant and I feel like that’s what happened here, at least with this book in the series. Regardless, I’m glad to have read it. The book itself is beautifully written and I loved the characters, though I would have loved to have seen more growth in the side characters such as Mari and Griffin. ["
February 15, 2025 Verified Purchase
