Wow what a fantastic conclusion to the series! This book is part 111 in the Algeria Academy and I thought it was very well done. There are some unanswered questions so I am hoping that is an opening to revisit this world at some point n the future. I just loved the characters and the world building it felt spot on and really flowed well. Kai and Mari are just so compelling and their acts of selflessness are raw and well portrayed. You caN feel how much they are willing to do for others to survive and be happy.
The action is harrowing and takes you on a nail biting ride because so much is riding on their success. Hands down very gripping and exciting. The romance is very well done with a great slow burn that develops naturally throughout the story line.

If you are looking for a high octane read with plenty of action and a dash of romance you would like this book!

I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

This was a fantastic conclusion to the series, the sub-plot with Skymount was wrapped up nicely, though parts of it were never fully explained or tied up. But in the end, it seemed that it didn't matter much. Even if I would have liked that to be more tied up than it was, considering how much of a presence it had with through the series and to the two protagonists.

Kai and Mari continue to be great protagonists. There is something about their selflessness that seems believable in a way that other characters in other books I've read who are portrayed to be selfless aren't. They not only put themselves in dangerous positions, but they also force themselves to deal with people they'd otherwise prefer not to for the sake of others. Truly willing to sacrifice things they want if it means others will be happy or survive.

The battles in this book felt high-risk. There were a lot of unknowns for many of the side characters. Richardson has yet to kill off an MC, so I knew they'd be safe. But other important side-characters I never sure how many would survive.

The betrayal that happened, for me, it was pretty transparent when it happened, but it might have meant to be for the reader, and not so much for the characters. And considering who it was, they were in denial about it so it made sense they didn't catch on right away.

These are very fast-paced books, can be read in one sitting. The romances in the Dragon Academy series' always feel very organic, and are nicely woven through the series. It never overshadows the main plot, and it's never filled with melodrama. So if you are someone who typically dislikes romance, these might be books you'd enjoy.