Into the Fire by Jeaniene Frost is the final book in Vlad and Leila’s story and what a way to go out! Picking up almost where the last book left off, Leila and Vlad are looking for Mircea, the necromancer who cursed Leila and is now tied to her. Any harm that comes to him also comes to her and vice versa. To say Vlad is angry is an understatement, especially with Mircea’s identity now uncovered. When Mircea finds himself at the mercy of unknown captors, the race is on to find him before he is killed and Leila along with him.

Leila’s growth throughout this series is something that should be talked about more. This is a girl who wanted to die at the beginning of the series. She was unhappy and just living her life day to day in fear of what her abilities would cause her to see or do. Now she owns those abilities, honing them to fit her needs. Her loyalty to those she loves and her willingness to do whatever she needs to do to keep them safe is admirable.

While I still wish we had more Vlad (like his POV), I loved seeing his own growth. Vlad closed himself off to emotions a long time ago to protect his own heart and those who serve him. He’s slowly allowed Leila to infiltrate those walls until they are gone. He surprised me multiple times in this book with what he was willing to do to stop his stepson and save Leila.

Overall I really enjoyed Into the Fire. I once again listened, and Tavia Gilbert did not disappoint. It was easy to follow the story from her narration, and I was almost instantly engaged in it. Leila and Vlad are my favorite couple in this world, and this book gave them a satisfying conclusion. It also sets up the next series in the world by giving us a better glimpse at Ian and how Veritas becomes intertwined with him. If you are a fan of urban fantasy and paranormal romance, I highly recommend this series, though I do suggest starting with book one