I have really enjoyed the Burning Kingdoms series. What could be more awesome than a bunch of women taking over the Empire?! This is the third and final book! Overall, I highly recommend the series.

I had some trouble getting into this one. Suri does take time to set up all her characters and subplots. There’s some of this in the first two books. Unlike the first two books, the plot moved a lot slower. There are many POV’s in this one. It was nice to get a lot of different perspectives on how they are all dealing with things. At the same time, it was a lot to keep them straight. Since this is the last book, I expected more action and more impact with things. The yaksa are terrifying, and I didn’t quite get that in this book. It feels like they are not as scary and powerful as the whole series makes them out to be. I was a bit let down by that.

The relationship between two of our big MC players was interesting. Malini and Priya are so volatile as a couple, to be honest. Don’t get me wrong, I have loved their back and forth. They are so ruthless and cutthroat that they don’t know when to stop. There is so much there, and I was looking forward to this moment the minute they see each other. They forget about all the lies and betrayals when they see each other. Regardless of their relationship, I adored their character growth separately throughout this series. They both have so much at stake and will do anything. How far will that sacrifice go? I swear, I was about to tear out my hair every time a priest said, “You must burn.” Ugh, why don’t you burn? Mhm… that’s what I thought!! Vasha.. oh… vasha… I get it, but still.

Besides the slow pace and the meandering plot, I did enjoy this. I have adored many of these characters! The sacrifices they are all willing to make were inspiring. It was such a huge theme in this book. How far will they go? This series had a nice conclusion, even if I didn’t love some things about it.

Thank you, Orbit, for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own!!