Okay so I've given it a four star for this book. The author managed to stay on point for most of the book, however of course there were some parts that I'm still absolutely confused over. The reason I gave it for stars is because as I mentioned stayed on point, mostly. I enjoyed the ending. I agreed with the punishment. I am happy certain situations worked out. And I can't wait till the next book. Which is funny considering that it was supposed to be the conclusion lol. What I didn't like was we still don't know who the hell Sam was. I find it odd that this bizarre character just all the sudden popped up out of nowhere. They don't explain her at all. So that made me lose interest in her. Throughout the entire series something that I absolutely despised. inky. Throat the entire series we're talking about mature situations. And then all the sudden that name? Really? I could have handled it if it was just ink. But to add the immature, childish y. It just didn't make any sense. Honestly every time that name popped up, it changed everything. Especially since they were using that name during sexual situations. It made me feel dirty. And not in a good way. Every time that name popped up, I automatically felt like they were adding an extremely childish situation. Or rather childlike entity, to the situation and that is beyond wrong. I suppose. And it made my skin crawl. So I had to drop the y each and every time. Other than that it was an ok series. I still think that one reviewers take on the first book was perfect. She seemed like she was having a bipolar manic episode while she wrote the book. And it seemed to have calmed down in the last two books. It was still there. But at least it was better. ( )

This book was ... A LOT. But in a good way mostly. A lot of drama. A lot of action. A lot of spice. A lot of tears. Perfect ending to the story of Shadowshine. The way these two loved each other was a great thing to see. He is such the embodiment of "burning the whole world" for the person he loves.

The end of book 2 left things even worse than the end of book 1. These books definitely had dramatic cliffhangers. But Mera, not one to take things at face value, works hard to reunite with Shadow. And their reunion is worth the wait. As well as the reunion with the rest of their "pack".

The "final battle" kept me enthralled. I had to take in every word because I didn't want to miss anything that happened.

Overall, a really good ending for Shadow and Mera and an irresistible introduction to the next book set in this universe. We were teased with a backstory between the leads in book 4. So I can't wait to see what book 4 offers. ( )