DNF
At this time, I am no longer interested in reading this title. Thank you for the opportunity to review this title and I apologize for the inconvenience.

A fitting end to the series that had the perfect mix of tying up loose ends and leaving me wishing there was more. I enjoyed the series as a whole, and this book was no exception. I really liked Ernie as a MC.

I received this via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This took me while to get too because I had to catch up with the other book but I loved it guys. This book was just what I wanted It to be. The world building was fun and enticing. The characters were very well flushed out. I loved the plot of this. I can not wait to read more by this author. I highly recommend this book.

The Warrior is the final installment to The Immortal Dealer trilogy, it's definitely a solid 3/5 rating. This is one of those books that you finish and you have neutral feelings about it. It wasn't bad so there is that.

The Warrior
(The Immortal Dealers #3)
by Sarah Fine (Goodreads Author)

Kindle Edition, 250 pages
Published March 26th 2019 by 47North


Goodreads synopsis:
For those who deal in the fate of the world, salvation and destruction are not games of chance.
Ernestine “Ernie” Terwilliger never intended to live among the Immortal Dealers, much less to be party to an ongoing battle where the fate of humanity is in the draw of a card. And the stakes have gotten only higher now that a shady new Forger has been crowned.
Virginia may be in charge of creating the chaos that makes the universe tick, but her assignments have been noble—each one in the aid of strangers. But when Ernie discovers Virginia’s true purpose, she realizes it’s going to take an entirely new kind of play to stop her.
The game changer lies within a mysterious artifact dredged from the ocean. To unlock its powers, Ernie and her partner, Gabe, must traverse dangerous new realms and uncover the history of Forgers past. Joined in a tenuous alliance with a former enemy and stalked by old friends turned lethal foes, Ernie had better play her cards right—because this time, the whole universe could be destroyed in the shuffle.


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5 Stars

This book is the third book in the Immortal Dealers series. I had not read the first two books but didn’t have any problem getting the gist of the setting and characters practically from the get go. And that is saying something considering there are a lot of characters roaming around in this world.

I didn’t feel like there were any truly unnecessary scenes. Everything just kept moving forward as they tried to quell the rein of the uber bad guy (bad girl?) Vivian. I am not going to give away any of the cool action that happens in this book but I did expect a big Voltron/Power Rangers moment at the end which I wasn’t disappointed by.

Great novel. Cool action. Rememberable characters. Just a great series. I wonder if athis is the final book in the series. It sort of felt that way. I picked up the first two books in the series just so I could read up on the luscious backstory.

This is a definite recommendation to everyone. Don’t be scared away by any stereotypes you may come in having with what you think this book is going to be. Read it. You won’t be disappointed.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.

Ernie is a Dealer, a human empowered by her possession of a mystical deck of cards and their totem animal to perform acts which are simply magical - travelling in an instant to the other side of the world, for example. All Dealers are answerable to the Forger, however, a godlike being who can create new decks and totem animals and banish Dealers to hellish splinter dimensions on a whim. The new Forger, Victoria, may be gentler than the old one… but then again, she may not.

This is the third in the series, and I admit I was absolutely lost as to what was what was going on for about the first third. It helps that Ernie is a relatively new Dealer and still learning about her abilities and the magical world she’s now a part of, and I have to say I did find myself genuinely rooting for Ernie and her friends as they fight back against those trying to pull their strings. I would definitely recommend starting at the beginning of the series to avoid the confusion I suffered, but even if you don’t, I’d still give this a solid four stars as a book with a really interesting and different concept and an intriguing ending.

I really liked this final book in the trilogy. I was glad that Ernie had her parents back and that she and Gabe finally decided they might have a future together. I will not write spoilers but I was glad that so many lost people and loose ends were tied up in this book. The dream world segments and the unity of the “good guys” made this a great end to a wonderful story. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I really liked Ernie, who is a sympathetic protagonist with a lot of power, but at times completely out of her depth – which I liked. It can be difficult to depict a powerful heroine without making her so invulnerable that she isn’t really at any risk of dying or coming to serious harm. There is also a strong supporting cast with an interestingly detailed backstory, some of whom are on her side and some who aren’t. The magic system is an interesting one – as well as having an animal companion that can be animated from a tattoo, which enhances the dealer’s magic, each dealer possesses a deck of cards. Some are defensive, others aggressive and some assist the dealer to access dreams and visions, or heal serious injuries.

All this makes for an action-packed story with a lot of skirmishes. However, Fine nicely ramps up the stakes when dealers find that a situation they are involved in turns into something far worse. Ernie is convinced they have to work in concert to overthrow the menace threatening the world, but dealers are an ornery, individualistic lot. Some are very old – think of grumpy old people with lethal powers – and you’ll get a sense of her problems.

I liked the story arc very much, though if I have a niggle, it’s that I felt Ernie was too far ahead of the others when she felt there was something really wrong which meant I had a good idea where the story was going and wasn’t at all shocked by the reveal. It was shame, because if our heroine had been more willing to believe what she was being told, that surprise would have packed far more punch. However, it wasn’t a dealbreaker and I really enjoyed this action-packed fantasy adventure. Recommended for fans of urban fantasy.

The ebook arc copy of The Warrior was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest opinion of the book.
8/10

We are at the last book in the Immortal Dealers series, and what a ride it has been. I find this series unique and am sad to see it go. In this last installment, Ernie is dealing with the fallout with the assignments that Virginia hands out to the dealers. Then there is a new player on the scene, one who is very unexpected. Will this person help or hinder the plot to take care of Virginia? I did enjoy this last book, but I didn’t really like how the wrap-up played out. I can’t say too much as I don’t want to spoil the book, but the big battle wasn’t one I expected. The one I expected to see was very short. Anyway, besides that, I truly did enjoy this book and series and do recommend them! I was provided the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.

I received an eARC of this book via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.

I don’t know where to begin. The Warrior by Sarah Fine is not at all what I expected it to be. In fact, I’m a little disappointed. I never thought I’d say that about The Immortal Dealers. My disappointment stems from the ending. I don’t want to spoil anything so I’m going to be intentionally vague. The entire series is building to this showdown with the Forger. Literally it lasts about 3 pages before everything is wrapped up in nice bow. Not cool y’all!

At the opening of The Warrior, Ernie is adjusting to her new life and struggling with guilt over things that happened in previous books. Not to mention she’s running from her feelings for Gabe, scared of how big they are and the danger they find themselves in constantly as Dealers. Ernie has been a favorite character of mine from the opening of the series. I like her strength and resilience. But it isn’t just those things that draw me to her, it’s her loyalty and her drive for fairness to all that gets me. She is loyal to a fault to other dealers who would leave her on her own if necessary. It’s her greatest weakness but also her greatest strength.

Virginia is a formidable foe in her new role as Forger. She presents herself as wanting peace, turning over a new leaf, etc & etc. BUT it’s all a trick to get the Dealers to do her dirty work, and Ernie and Gabe won’t stand for it. When approached by the Hyena dealer to find the missing Sunrise relic, Ernie goes. But it will take more than just the relic to defeat Virginia, and Ernie must rely on her former allies to do so.

Y’all I don’t know how to go on without spoilers. I’m doing my best here though. The book could really be split into two plot points. The first centered around Virginia and the Sunrise relic and the second around a mystery woman who appears with a Dealer thought dead. I can say that my emotions were all over the place and I was invested in what was happening and what was coming at the characters. However as I already mentioned, I was really disappointed in the ending. It felt rushed and too neat for characters who have been through so much. Don’t get me wrong, I love a HEA as much as the next reader, but this didn’t feel right. AND it’s the last in the series which makes it worse.

Overall I have loved The Immortal Dealers, but The Warrior was just okay. It was ending to the series, and if you have enjoyed the series up to this point, I feel like you should see it to its end. And who knows? Maybe you’ll feel different than me.

The Warrior is the third and final installment in author Sarah Fine's The Immortal Dealers trilogy. It has been six weeks since the events of The Guardian. There is a new Forger, Virginia, who Ernestine "Ernie" Terwillger doesn't trust as far as she can throw her. There have been no attacks, no ambushes, but also no assignments for her. Ernie has been one of the Immortal Dealers for four months now, and to say it's has been anything but boring, would be greatly understated.

But, things quickly gain momentum. Gabe gets an assignment, then Ernie is given one where she has to travel to Munich, Germany and stop a bank robbery which leads to a bunch of questions. Ernie controls what's being called the Diamondback card and her companion is a snake that she calls Legs. Ernie has an abundance of issues to deal with this story along with keeping her alliance with other immortal dealers like Gabe, Minh, Kot, Nuria, and even Tarlae even though she blames Ernie for events that happene in the previous story. (NO SPOILERS!)

As the dealers form a plan to take down Virginia, they quickly find they need help, but at what cost? Who can they trust to teach them their new powers? Can they take Virginia down and stop the chaos? If they do take down Virginia, who can they trust to take her place? Ernie forms an unlikely alliance with Rupert in order to find the one artifact (Sunrise) that might be able to stop Virginia and her diabolical plans for domination.

Readers will also get a huge storyline whereas new dealers on both sides of the confrontation are introduced. Readers also get a hint about how utterly awful Andy and other forgers were to the dealers. A fact that leads to yet another possible villain to walk through the door and up end the apple cart. This is a world where there are unlimited number of splinter dimensions, and here is the place where one can maybe fine allies in their fight against Virginia.

I would like to thank the publisher for allowing the author to continue this trilogy from start to finish. That is a sign of true loyalty. I really liked the idea behind the Immortal Dealers, and the kinds of decks they each carry, and the ideas behind the use of each card that allows the holder to do near impossible feats. I am glad that the whole Ernie/Gabe situation was resolved to a satisfaction, and I am glad that there was yet another story which managed a happy ending as well. I think I am absolutely satisfied with the way the story ended. It made absolute sense to me that this is the choice that was made, especially considering who Ernie is and the fact that she never once wanted more power than anyone else.

While I never quite recaptured the cautious joy, and interest, of book one, I'm very happy to report I didn't hate THE WARRIOR the way I loathed book two. I don't know where things went wrong with this one for me (I mean, I kinda do..) but alas for all the creativity and unique-ness of the series, it just felt -- particularly this one -- kind of predictable?

This really is an unusual take on urban fantasy and tarot (of a sorts) and yet I wasn't excited or riveted or inspired by it. So it's probably just me. I've liked a lot of this author in the past but this one just didn't work out.

This book picks up after the disaster cliffhanger of the second book. I know, when will Ernie, Gabe, or the rest of the misfit Dealers get a break. Apparently, Ms. Fine feels like no time in the future cause it jumps right in to it. There drama and action; surprises and new characters (even some old ones-think about who that could be). It all comes to ahead and it feels like it was rushed to have it done in 3 books. I don't know if, she only does 3 book series or what but it has that feel toward the end. I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I liked the concept of this series with the cards and the duels. The rest just fell flat for me. The conflict generated between Gabe and Ernie just to generate conflict did not feel real but forced. It did not feel necessary to move the story forward. The ending was rather anti climactic and confusing as to what this world was going to be like going forward.

This is the second book in the series that I have read. I can't wait to read more. The world changed with the flip of a deck and the dealers ability to change the future. Only the dealers don't know everything so things sometimes don't go as planned. A wonderful thrilling read that keeps you rivited to the book

Ernestine “Ernie” Terwilliger doesn't really put her trust in the new Forger, Virginia, the Chicken Dealer after she takes the throne in a rather bloody way. But she admits that the first job that Virginia gives her seems, well, easy and mundane.... Until Ernie learns that it's only the first horrible step that Virginia plans to create chaos in the universe....


Although I haven't found any formal news, The Warrior feels like the final book in this series. Because the whole book is about Ernie and her ally, which include her lover Gabe, Kot, Nuria, Minh, and reluctant Tarlae, to end Virginia's reign once and for all. Sure, along the way, we get several surprises, but the ending feels like a proper closure.

I really enjoy the series because of the unique take of urban fantasy/magic theme. The whole Immortal Dealers and their various animal thing is not something I find in other books. I also love how this series is about "team" -- yes, of course, not all of the Dealers can work together. However, from the beginning, it isn't the usual "lone-hero" kind of book. I mean even that resolution in the end screams teamwork.

So if this the end, I am quite satisfied with it :)

A satisfying end to a very good series.
I have really enjoyed these books. The premise was quite different from the various fantasy books that I read—and I read a lot within that genre, it’s my favorite. The world building was clear and concise and I felt that I understood everything that was happening instead of being confused. The only thing I didn’t like was that although Ernie grew by leaps and bounds into becoming a bad-ass dealer and eventual co-Forger, I still felt she spend a lot of time fumbling through the battles instead of being confident. She was still often being rescued. I still enjoyed reading this series and if this is the end of these books I am very happy with how everything played out. Really loved it.

The Warrior completes Fine's Immortal Dealer trilogy and I really liked the final ending of the whole series. I was a bit more mixed about the story that brings us to that point though, and I'll try to tell you why without being too spoilerish, but feel free to stop reading now if you are worried. I guess my issue was that the previous books leave us with a clear nemesis for Ernie and her allies, but the waters get muddied in this book. This results in the middle of the book feeling a little less focused than I expected. Still when all is said and done I liked the resolution for Ernie and friends and I still liked the premise of the series with its card deck based magic.

Well this is the final book in this very imaginative trilogy. I've loved the ideas in play in these books with immortal dealers playing with magical decks of cards that each connect to a different spirit animal. Ernie now controls the Diamondback pack but there's a new Forger Virginia in charge with unimaginable powers at her disposal and she's certainly no friend of Ernies. So when Ernie accepts a new assignment it's hopefully a sign of better things to come right ? That would be a huge resounding no and things are about to get even more complicated !
I really liked that everything mentioned in previous books kind of got settled in this book. We've known that there are other dimensions and dealers somewhere as well as amazing artefacts that Forgers can create. There have also been other Forgers although they don't all necessarily leave their job willingly. So here the author sets things up that actually made a lot of sense although I was at times wanting to shake some of these characters. Virginia is the big bad but for this reader in spite of battles it did kind of get lost somewhere amongst everything else that was happening. Friendships are tested, battle lines drawn with new allies who might not exactly be trustworthy but Ernie keeps plugging away because that's exactly who she is. I liked that Ernie doesn't give up , I enjoyed seeing how her Spartan training helped her keep a grip on what is important to her . I just felt that unfortunately for this reader things slowed down too much after halfway and as much as it felt right to reintroduce previous dealers I felt we were just treading water for a while when I'd wanted to know more about Virginia. As usual the cards and how they are used was amazing and almost too quick to follow at times but the ending felt oh so right.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair.

Thank you for the early copy!

A great addition to the series. I recommend checking out this unique series.