I love AK Mulford and I’m so happy that they finished the series!

I’m so sad that the series is over but this was such a good ending!

"The Amethyst Kingdom" by A.K. Mulford is a dazzling gem in the realm of fantasy literature. Set in a world where magic intertwines with politics and power, Mulford crafts a narrative that captivates from the very first page. As the final book in the series, the author does not disappoint. They give us not only a powerful, romantic second chance relationship, but throwbacks to the other books in the series as well.

Carys story is not unlike the other four books. She came from wealth and power, but chose a different path for herself. One where she earned her place in life, rather than inherit it because of who sired her. Now that her halfling sister is danger, Carys makes a choice she never wanted; to fight for her place on the Eastern Kingdoms throne. She's the frontrunner considering she helped keep that Kingdom together in previous books. but the fates love a good plot twist. Enter her ex, and Fated Mate who is just as determined to sit on the Eastern throne. Add in Adisa's threats, Fenrin's alliance with her, and the beasts.. and you have an exciting story that will leave you in a chokehold until the final page.

I'm sad this chapter/series is ending, but happy that I was allowed to go along on the journey. I can't wait to see what Mulford comes up with next.

I've been on this journey since Book 1, when it was first published Indie. I fell in love with the characters, the story, and Mulford's writing. I'm honored to be one of her mountaineers, and always championing her books (also, her new zoo serious is also freaking amazing).

This was a great conclusion to our journey in Okrith - though I have to hope that we'll get more novellas (I need more on the witches, please!). 4.5/5 stars overall for me. There were just a few things in the end I wanted more answers for. Also, I have to say while it wasn't really miscommunication, the kind of fighting we had going on between the two was never my favorite trope. I still greatly love Carys, and enjoyed getting to know Sy more.

There were quests, epic battles, and reuniting of old friends and enemies. This novel also tackles really serious subjects like depression, and grief. The whole series normalizes an endless line of different things (like being bi, genderfluid, poly, etc.) and this one is no different.

I'm going to surprise myself and think that Bri's book wound up being my favorite overall. That just means I have to reread them all. And if you haven't read them - please go do so now!

This books gave me all the feels. I was really excited to finally read about Carys, I needed to know more about her past. It’s funny how in the other books I didn’t realize how hurt she is until you finally read about her and her thoughts. I resonated a lot with her when I read about her depression. Her character arc and development definitely is big in this book, it reminded me a lot of Nesta. But Carys finally healing, forgiving and loving was for sure a big silver lighting. Loved this character and her trajectory. This book shows a failed fated mate relationship from the past, only to come back. And seeing that second-chance, reedeming relationship heal and finally grow made me not want to stop reading until the end. Love to see Adisa is finally gone and every single couple from the series back and doing great!

Fans of this series are NOT going yo be disappointed by this closing book. All things fall together and loose ends get tied up. Also, I love to see growth in main characters, and for me, Cary’s’ road to self acceptance felt like a very important lesson many can relate to. I enjoyed the closing of all the other characters as well, but hers was my favorite. On top of that, it was a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to a great series that will leave fans feeling happy with the end. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for this ARC I received in exchange for my honest review.

This final instalment wrapped up the overarching story well and we got a cute final epilogue a year in the future showing all the couples and what they’re doing.

I struggled to connect to these MC’s and found their reason for splitting to be a bit dramatic.. also all that inner monologue was a slog to get through.

Thanks to Harper Voyager and A.K. Mulford for the ability to read this ARC!

This was a lovely conclusion to the series in Okrith. Carys is on a mission to be the Queen in the East and change the lives of the witches and humans in the court. But to become queen, she must compete against others seeking the crown, including her fated- who she hates and will never trust again. With the threat of the Violet witch, Carys has quite a bit on her shoulders. Will the realm finally rid itself of Adisa and her violet witch supremacy ways? Will Carys become queen? Will she kill her fated in the process?

This was enjoyable and easy to read. I always like that Mulford’s books have HEAs and that all the main characters are part of an original friend group. Even as they go on their own journeys, the found family stays intact and grows!

The Five Crowns of Okrith was a series that I happened upon randomly and it really sucked me in and I was so thankful that I could get the final book early. This was such a great end to the series and such a strong story.

A.K. Mulford knows how to write characters that you will just fall in love with and such a compelling story with moments that leave you smiling, laughing, and crying. Carys story is one that I was really looking forward to and it did not miss. It is full of betrayal, love, and discovery. I am so sad that the series has come to an end and I know I will need to do a reread in the future because I just cannot let these characters go.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

This was my favorite since book 2. Carys' story was long awaited for me. I like how everything is interconnected, but you can also read out of order. I did not finish the previous book before reading this one. It makes me want to go back and finish it! The relationship dynamics are always the best part of this authors writing. They really understand their characters and bring them to life.

First let me say that I am so very sad to see our journey through Okrith come to an end!!!! This series has made me feel all the emotions. I've laughed. I've cried. I've swooned. It has even had me wanting to throw my book across the room a few times, all while carving a forever place in my heart!!!! This is why I loved fantasy!!!
Now for this book! It was such an amazing read and fitting end to our journey with all these amazing characters. Carys story is full of betrayal and longing, love and pain, and full of discovery. I have long wanted to hear her story and this did not disappoint!
A.K.Mulford I love your books and will always be ready to read the next one that comes out as soon as I can!
Thank you for an amazing journey!

This is final installment of The Five Crowns of Okrith and it was incredible!

The Amethyst Kingdom is such a telling title. I don't want to spoil anything, but like, its perfect.

We follow Carys, as she goes through the trials in the hopes of winning the Eastern Court Crown. Which is made all the more distracting and challenging when her jilted Fated, Ersan shows up to compete as well.

Adisa Monroe keeps the punches coming, and for Carys, balancing competing, battling the Violet Priestess, and warring with her ex proves very challenging.

This book, like all the rest of A.K Mulfords, has imperfect main characters who battle their own inner demons as well as the physical ones that can't seem to leave everyone alone. Carys appears to battle depression and her own body (in the form of excruciating menstrual cycles). I believe Carys is intersex, and it was amazing to see that representation in a fantasy story.

This is a second chance romance, a journey of self discovery and acceptance, and of creating great change in the world. It shows that you don't need power to be the change you want to see in the world.

It was such a beautiful and satisfying ending to a truly amazing series that will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart.

I am devastated to be finished, and walking away from these characters. But I will forever be grateful that I was able to go on this incredible journey with them. These books are like a warm hug from my Mom, and helped me so much in my own personal life. It's not goodbye, its "Till Next time".


But also, A.K Mulford, I am going to need some kind of novella or something for some of our favourite witches, and how their relationships are faring in the future.

'd like to thank Net Galley as well as Avon and Harper Voyager for sending me an advanced copy of this novel.

Publication Date: May 14, 2024

I have the prior four novels and anxiously waited for the fifth and final book to release. When I received this book, the first thing I did was make sure A.K. Mulford knew how excited I was to read it early.
This stunning and epic series had a lovely conclusion.

Along the way, Carys came up as a ferocious warrior and loyal friend. Her lost love backstory spoke to my heart as someone who feels similar feelings of self-doubt (dont we all get that way sometimes?) I could feel how big Carys' heart was through the pages. How much she loved and cared for her family friends and even for Ersan.
Their spicy scenes, especially one in particular, had me pause trying to figure out if I should keep reading. I put my hesitations aside and I was such a beatiful scene that made my heart flutter.

Ersan was such a lovely character. I'm a suck for a the tall dark and handsome types like Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, which is who i imagined he looked similar to. His unwavering love for Carys made my heart melt.

I gave this book 5/5 stars!

It’s the end of an era. I adored this series so much and I’m so sad it’s finished. And what a perfect book to end it on! Such a beautiful way of wrapping up everyone’s storylines. I’m so glad I got to read about Carys and her development throughout the series, and especially this book, is truely magical. I’ll miss all these characters so much. I can’t wait for whatever AK writes next! If they write it, I’ll read it!!!

In this fifth and final installment Carys, Lady Hilgaard sets out to win her Crown before freeing her city and closest friends from the tyranny of the violet witches. If only her Fated wasn't dogging her every move, nudging her off balance growling her name, smelling like snowflowers and sunshine, shooting smouldering glances across the room.

This is a definite winner for me - although I'm still picking Book 4 as my series favorite. You'll need to read them all (in order!) and judge that one for yourself. The great thing about this series (as well as being a kick-ass romantasy) is that it addresses mental health and gender identity head-on, normalising experience, reactions and choices with humor and empathy along the way. In <u>The Amethyst Kingdom</u> the insidious power of loneliness to incapacitate and overwhelm us, particularly if we are already vulnerable to anxiety or depression is laid bare:
"The feeling of that physical absence left her bereft. How quickly this isolation warped her mind. Even with so many loved ones propping her up, in the briefest absence she could slip, foundationless without them."
Followed quickly with the stark reminder that often those of us who most need help are not willing or able to ask for it.

I also love the way that the female characters take private moments in the woods, have periods, get drunk, throw-up, collapse into fits of ugly-crying, and throw themselves in front of burning swords (not literally) / practically die for each other without turning into a shrew/heroine/victim caricature, And there's a perfectly healthy shake of spice (or 3) to keep everyone happy. [Some readers might find the bathing scene in Ch.24 uncomfortable].

The question of fate vs free choice permeates this novel. On the one hand, we have a FMC appearing to 'cut off her nose to spite her face'. On the other, she's punished for exercising free will - even if the choice appears questionable. The MMC is an arrogant ass who cannot help fighting to the bitter end to save her life but refuses to do the one thing that might save their relationship, I was so caught up in this petty "to be or not to be" interplay that I failed to catch the foreshadowing of a deftly executed and yet unsatisfying conclusion. The final gathering of the series main characters avoids clumsy sentimentality, but its over so quickly. Exit stage left, Talk about leaving them wanting more!

If you haven't already, I'd recommend reading Carys's backstory, detailed in the enchanting novella in The Witches Goodbye (Five Crowns of Okrith, Book 4.5) before tucking into this book, <b>as well as</b> the previous novels in the series. Carys's bid for the Eastern Crown, her relationship with her father an the broken bond with Lord Ersan are all explored in greater detail. It's easier to be kind to Carys with this knowledge.

You'll probably enjoy The Amethyst Kingdom If you like woman kicking-ass romantasy that acknowledges mental health issues (think A Shadow in The Ember, by J.L. Armentrout - more GAD; for loneliness/loss/depression it's a stretch but Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is similar); or spicy elf-human shindigs (e.g. Fall of Ruin and Wrath by J. L. Armentrout).

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for access to an ARC.

What an epic final book!

The five crowns is definitely one of my favourite series and in book 5 Carys has sure been on one heck of a journey I love her character growth throughout the series and how she’s come into her own self acceptance and really found out who she is

The way Ali has blended all 5 books and ended everyone’s stories was awesome the ending was just perfect

Very much an auto buy author for me now!

Thank you for the early copy A.K Mulford #netgalley #harpervoyager

I liked this one a lot, although to be quite honest, not as much as I enjoyed the previous two books in the series. Still, overall, a really lovely conclusion to a series I adore! I can’t wait to see what is next from Mulford.

Wow, what a great ending to this series!!! I really love that Sy and Carys were able to overcome their issues and find their way back to happiness! I love even more that everyone came together to defeat Adisa Monroe!!

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I can’t believe this series is over, but man what an ending. Seeing Carys’ character really take shape in this book was just what we needed. Her resistance and change of heart (about many things) felt well flushed out and relatable. And Ersan was great! What a guy.

A.K has such an amazing talent if incorporating mental health struggles (as well as queer representation) into their books, in a way that feels effortless and REAL.

If you haven’t read all 5 of these books I’d encourage you to do so! They’re now sitting very cozy on my favorites list.

This book ended the series exactly how I wanted it to end. It was perfect. I loved everything about the tropes and the romance, especially the lovers to enemies to lovers…it’s just so satisfying. I was rooting for both of them the whole time.

Carys’s emotions and struggles felt very real to me, which made the experience of reading the book so much better.

The twist at the end was unexpected but wonderful at the same time. I loved every bit of this book and I almost wish there was more of the ending scene.

This book was so amazing and so emotional at the same time. Being the fifth and final book in this series I was so excited to read it and A.K Mulford did not disappoint. We get to follow Carys as she struggles with her past and present and learning to accept what will be what should be and what was. Her internal struggles felt so real and raw and it was easy to relate to her and hurt for her and root for her. The ending was not what I expected but wraps up this world so wonderfully. I do wish as I have with the whole series that we got more of the whole group together those scenes are always my favorite.