While our beloved Cari is finding her way being Queen of the All Realms, this story is about her best friend, Gessi, and her growth as the Shattered Isle Queen. Plagued with the responsibility of finding the General, Gessi is accompanied by her Assassins; River, Blaize, Varian and Crane. As they all grow closer, discoveries are made, bonds are formed and secrets come to the surface. And let us not forget the spice.

Jade Presley does it again in the third installment of the Shattered Isle series. I will be honest when I realized this book was not going to revolve around Cari and her beautiful mates, I was a bit disappointed. That feeling quickly vanished after reading River and Varian bicker at each other. I very much enjoyed reading the blossoming bond between the characters and was happy to read Cari wasn’t excluded - neither were the All Planes Kings.

There was nothing about this book I did not like, nor would I change. Maybe, just maybe, I would add an additional sentence in the beginning where Jade writes: ‘If you’ve ever wanted the winter soldier to give you a hand necklace, this book is for you.’ And I would add a little sprinkle about one’s desire to feel Venom’s tongue. BUT that’s neither here nor there.

Like the first two, I recommend this book to everyone I can. Not only is the spice just right, but the plot, the story, the characters - everything else about the book draws the reader in, leaving them wanting to know more. Jade’s ability to worldbuild is impeccable. Book 4 cannot come out soon enough! A huge thank you to Jade Presley for blessing us with her creative mind.