Will I ever get over this series? I hope not. God what an ending. Every character was done right by. Every plot point was concluded. And none of it felt hokey or forced. An astounding end to the trilogy.

The conclusion of the Age of Darkness tribology provides readers with a lot of action and adventure. Pool wraps this series up in a neat, satisfying way.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free advanced copy of this book to read and review.

I loved this WHOLE entire series SO MUCH! I was hooked from the first page of the first chapter, and I have been SO HAPPY to continue to follow along with it, and follow the characters through their journeys! This book in particular did not disappoint, and while I am sad the adventure is over, I know I can always revisit the books and the characters when I feel like! Thank you so much for letting me read all these as early copies!

I have been waiting for this one! Into the Dying Light is the epic conclusion to the Age of Darkness trilogy and picks up after the events of the previous book, As the Shadow Rises. We pick up with all of the characters in fairly precarious situations and they must all work their way back together to defeat the god trapped in Beru’s body to stop the impending end of the world.

One of the things I have consistently loved about these books is the characters. The story is told from several points of view and each one feels like a fully fleshed out individual. I can’t even choose a favorite because they are all special in their own way. Without even a single one of them, the whole system would break down. They don’t always get along, but I love how they are all willing to work together to achieve a common goal.

Katy Rose Pool is a master of weaving a story that keeps the reader on their toes and is wonderfully complex. Most trilogies suffer from the second book slump, but I don’t think there has been a single moment where I wasn’t thoroughly enjoying reading these books – and the finale is no different. There really isn’t much I can say about the plot of this book without giving everything away, but it is so wonderfully full of adventure, love, sacrifice, and twists that will leave you speechless.

This is one of those series I could see myself reading over and over again without getting tired of the story or the characters.

I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review

My Rating: 5 Stars

Do you ever finish a book, set it down, and then just put your hand on the cover and sigh? A lot of people ask what makes me decide to rate a book five stars, and it’s almost always that initial reaction after I’ve finished the book that makes up my mind. There is just something so satisfying about finishing a book and realizing that it was everything you hoped it would be. I love knowing that for a few hours I was entirely engrossed in this fictional world the author created. The characters are so present and important in my mind. It’s just the absolute best feeling, and only a five star read can give it to me.

That is absolutely how I felt about Into the Dying Light. Did it absolutely wreck me? Absolutely. Am I still crying as I type my review? Undoubtedly. It was all worth it though and I was so happy with the way Katy Rose Pool wrapped up this series that I loved so much. I have to say, this entire series kept me STRESSED. There wasn’t a single point at which I could see the series ending in any way that didn’t involve heartbreak. Things were amazing and terrifying, and I miss the characters and the world already.

I try to avoid spoiling things in reviews for sequels, which means that what I’m writing always feels a bit vague to me. I will say that what I loved most (well, second only to a particular romance that stole my heart completely) was the bond formed between the characters. Katy Rose Pool managed to take an ensemble cast of characters, almost all of whom didn’t know one another at the start of book one, and turn them into a group of friends with these incredible connections.

I just need Katy Rose Pool to write me more books. I’m obsessed and I just need more.

WOW. What an end to a magnificent series. I adored these characters and their journey. Katy Rose Pool is an auto-buy author for me. She built an incredible world and breathed life into an array of characters that managed to make me laugh, cry, and make my heart pound. This is an amazing series, that I hope more people come to love.

Into the Dying Light is almost constant action. This multiple POV series finale examines both when our loved ones are used against us and when they give us strength. One of my favorite elements of this series and Into the Dying Light is the story. The ways we, as readers, can see the traps and plans emerging. All with hidden figures and agendas. It's truly masterful to watch the story unfold across these characters and countries. The Age of Darkness Series is one I consistently look to for Katy Rose Pool's masterful plot manipulation.

But what really grounds the intrigue and action are the characters. Into the Dying Light explores whether we can come back from the mistakes and hurts we have caused. If we can prove ourselves, our changed intentions, or alliances to the ones we love. In a world where people are ready to believe, or to doubt, how do we act true to ourselves? Into the Dying Light truly feels like being thrust against a storm. We wonder if our characters can make it out, if each little victory they secure is about to be drowned.

I was really afraid going into this book that it wouldn't live up to the hype of the first two books, but Katy Rose Pool did not disappoint. This was a perfectly satisfying ending for such a uniquely beautiful fantasy series. I love the different points of view. At first, all the characters were overwhelming, but by the third book, it seems like the perfect combination of people. The characters are wonderfully flawed, relatable, and make a truly dynamic cast. This was a perfect ending to a wonderful series.

Into the Dying Light is the best trilogy finale I have read, to date, hands down.

The character arcs, the humanity, ... I won't say much but it is absolutely everything!

I go into every series finale warily, but it turns out I didn't need to be wary of "Into the Dying Light" at all. This book was absolutely beautiful in so many ways -- it explores fate and destiny, the many types of love and relationships, religion and morality and so much more. Ultimately, this book -- and the entire series -- examines what it means to be human through a cast of unique and diverse characters who all have their own motives and outlooks on life. My heart is oh so soft for these characters, and I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this novel once it releases.

A good conclusion to a fabulous trilogy. This book fell a bit flat for me. It seemed to be a bit repetitive and long winded. Once I got past all of the fluff, the story was wonderful.

***********Thank You, NetGalley for the ARC************
More like 4.5

This series wrapped up well. I loved the God Resurrection storyline, they are one of my favorites. That is something I am excited for the readers to find out about and review. It was sad to see each character say bye and go their own way. In general, I think the story had some holes and many questions that were left unanswered. Besides that, Katy Rose Pool shines as a writer when writing multiple character POVs. Hassan needs to stop getting hurt and he really stood out at times he was present in the story, Beru and Ephyra, my heart breaks for them. Jude and Anton are adorable and I'm glad the way their story concluded. I am looking forward to future works by KPR!

Katy Rose Pool's Age of Darkness trilogy has everything you could possibly want in a fantasy saga: A tale of faith, prophecy, love, death, and forgiveness, it features a half dozen lead characters each forced to make impossible choices and sacrifices in the face of what may or may not be the end of the world. Into the Dying Light brings all the story's major players together for the first time in a finale that's nonstop from start to finish - and if the trilogy's final installment doesn't always have time for the sort of in-depth character, well. At least it mostly sticks the landing.

That Pool is able to pull all these disparate story threads into anything like a cohesive whole is honestly remarkable, And though there are certainly nits that are worth picking - Into the Dying Light is a story whose whole is certainly more than the sum of its parts, and its twisty, fast-paced story will keep you turning pages right up until the end.

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A dramatic and dark ending to the series! If you love fantasy this series is a must read! Excellent read!

This conclusion to the "Age of Darkness" series did not disappoint! Katy Rose Pool wrapped up her trilogy so wonderfully. While the first two books were excellent, the third book actually "made" the set insofar as the storyline was tied up in such a fashion that Pool's world-building and philosophies were firmly rooted. I was so impressed with her ability to not only tell a great fantasy story, but also have a solid moral foundation to her trilogy as well. Very well thought out and connected characters and interwoven tales.

A fitting and fulfilling end to the series. Part of me knows there are probably some criticism to be made re: pacing and episodic encounters, but the other part of me is a complete fangirl and does not care. I'm here for these characters and their relationships and Pool more than delivers. They've all come a long way since the first book, and I'll not deny that I got a little misty as each of their storylines drew to a close. The plot gets a little bogged down in the middle, perhaps, but when it is on, it is firing on all cylinders. There are some decent twists here as well--some predictable, others less so, one that left me with some unanswered follow-up questions--and it was fun to get to see various characters interact for the first time. (I know it's always a juggling act for authors when there are large groups of characters in a scene, but Pool manages with aplomb.)

Ultimately, this is a story about the beauty and strength of humanity: its messiness and mistakes, its resilience and determination. We try, we fail, we get back up again. We love each other enough to hold on and enough to let go. We find strength in connection and hope in each other. Good luck convincing a vindictive god of that, though, am I right?

This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and I find myself immensely satisfied. This was GOOD. ARC provided by NetGalley. This title will be purchased for my library.