I was sad that this was the end of the series, but I am so glad that I got to enjoy the entire thing. I cannot wait to see what Lana Harper publishes next!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Rise and Divine by Lana Harper!

This whole series is so good I absolutely ate it up. The world building in this is very organic and easy to follow while also being super fun!

In the fifth (and final?) book of the series, Dasha must use her ability as a devil eater (rare, even for a necromancer) to banish demons that appear in Thistle Grove. Why are there so many now and during Cavalcade? Is it connected to the founding of Thistle Grove? At the same time Dasha is trying to get back into the good graces of Ivy (Dasha broke her heart). But Ivy isn’t sure about them being together again. They work together though to save their town from whatever keeps trying to cross the Veil and invade Thistle Grove. This was a a well planned out series that moved the story on and kept bringing forward characters that started in the background of the first book and moved them to the front.

I love this series and I was thrilled with this book as its conclusion. It was as sweet and cute and full of heart as its predecessors, and I will miss Thistle Grove, now that it is over.

I’ve really enjoyed this witchy, autumnal series a lot (after having read 3 of the 5 books!) I love the setting of Thistle Grove and the way each family has their own magical specialty while still leaving room for individuality.

In RISE AND DIVINE, we follow Daria “Dasha” Avramov, a devil eater who can travel through the veil and vanquish demons. Dasha struggles against the seductive powers of the Other Side, which recently led to her breakup with the incomparable Ivy Thorn. Can Dasha master herself enough to win back the love of her life AND defeat the otherworldly being threatening her home?

The explorations of grief and addiction were well done and created an interesting lens through which to learn about Dasha as our protagonist. That element was definitely the most compelling for me.

In regard to Dasha and Ivy: second chance romances are something I enjoy, but I do find that to really sell them, I need to be invested in both who the couple was before and who they are now. I felt like I could almost see that, but the “before” wasn’t as clear as I would’ve liked.

I also found that the Big Bad in this was a little bit… anti-climactic? Everything worked out a little too perfectly. Maybe I needed to see a bit more struggle there! (And maybe even on the relationship front too?!)

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for the eARC!

Her books are just a must read for me and this was so much fun! Thistle Grove has become one of my favorite fictional towns and I love revisiting it every year and getting a new story!
Thank you #NetGalley and #berkely for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

a super cute romance from the queen of sapphic witch lit! This book was everything I wanted in a cozy autumn read. the characters' chemistry was palpable, and the plot was riveting.

This series is just magical! I love the writing style, the town, the characters, everything! I could not get enough of this story, and I was hanging on for more each chapter!

This story revolves around Daria “Dasha” Avramov, a witch with a unique ability to banish demons and traverse the veil between worlds and Ivy Thorn.
Still Haunted by the loss of her parents and a painful breakup with Ivy Thorn, Dasha is both fiery and guarded.
But when she and Ivy are forced to work a festival,together some old sparks reignite amidst an otherworldly threat that could destroy Thistle Grove.
The romance that develops between Dasha and Ivy is sweet and passionate, while the relationships Dasha has with her family and other characters add depth and resonance to the story
The book also explores themes of grief, depression, and self-destructive behavior,
Rise and Divine is a fitting and satisfying end to a beloved series, leaving readers both enchanted and a little sad to say goodbye to Thistle Grove

Goodbye witches of Thistle Grove and thank you for a magical adventure! A must read series for witches and normies alike (:

A magical romantic comedy in a witchy small town full of powerful witches including necromancers, devil eaters, demon summoners and more.

Rise and Divine is the 5th and final book of Lana Harper's The Witches of Thistle Grove series. I have enjoyed this series and my time spent in the magical town of Thistle Grove with all of its witchy inhabitants.

This book follows Dasha who is both a Harlowe and an Amarov. She is a death eater who can also move on the other side of the Veil and struggles with the affinity for darkness and death within her.
This book was a bit darker (and spicer) than the others in the series but it made for a fitting finale with all the themes of light and dark, life and death and love.

Dasha and Ivy are a very light versus dark couple and I found that I was rooting for them and really felt like they helped balance each other out. I was a bit more into the overall storyline than I was the actual romance but given this was the final book, it had a lot to cover plot wise so not was definitely more front and center.

Loved seeing characters from all the families (and previous books) joining us in this final one for a fond farewell.

"Rise and Divine" by Lana Harper is a captivating blend of magic, romance, and self-discovery that draws readers into its enchanting world. The richly developed characters and their intricate relationships add depth to the storyline, making their journeys feel genuine and relatable. Harper's lush prose brings the vibrant setting to life, immersing readers in a beautifully crafted universe. The themes of empowerment and transformation resonate throughout, offering a thoughtful exploration of identity and choice. Overall, this novel is a spellbinding read that leaves a lasting impression long after the final page.

I loved the first few books in this series, but I just couldn't get into this one. I was bored out of my mind and ended up skimming the last 60%.

It took me a good long while to to get into this book. I kept picking it up then putting it back down, I just couldn’t connect. Luckily I stayed with it! Welcome to the last book in the Thistle Grove series! This is Dasha, who is a devil eater, and Ivy, who is one of the Green witches of the Thorn family, second chance at love story. Ahh, but first they must deal with a giant demon trying to break through the veil, an amnesiac mundane Dasha finds wandering alone by their magical lake, and the actual Lady of the Lake Belissima coming to them for help. All of this coincides with the annual Cavalcade that celebrates the founding of the town by the four magical families.
Perfect timing!
**Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to enjoy the ARC of this book.**

Big sad feels right now because one of my favourite witchy series is finally over. I’ve bonded with so many people over this series and it’s been truly a comforting experience. Lana writes such thematically and emotionally rich stories that despite being fantasy adjacent they feel real. Loved !!!

This next chapter in this Thistle Grove series focuses on Dasha Avramov, a devil eater, and her desire to to get back together with her ex, Ivy Thorn. When they are tasked with planning the annual festival together, it seems like Dasha might have her chance. However, when one of the festival goers is possessed by a demon, it may be down to Dasha and her talents to save the town. Overall, a good addition to the series that continues to reveal the town's history and connections between the magical families. This one seemed to focus more on the magic and the town, rather than the romance.

Full of magic, grief, love, and second chances, Rise and Divine follows Dasha as she navigates her unique powers, a new mysterious threat, and the lure of the other side of the veil to save her town and loved ones.

I absolutely LOVED the witchy, spooky vibes of this book! It swept me away instantly, and I was immersed in this read. I also adored the second-chance romance and definitely want to go back and read the other books in this series!

3.25/5

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

I hear this is the last book in the series? Say it isn't so! I have absolutely enjoyed every one of the books. This one was really good. Dasha was a character that really was interesting to me. It was entertaining and touching. I'm sad to see the end of this series.

Daria's power to eat devils makes her unique among the witches of Thistle Grove but comes with some complications when living on the material plane. When a dark force threatens the town, Daria and her ex Ivy come together to fight the invader.

I really like the town of Thistle Grove and it's supernatural inhabitants. I did feel like I was missing some of the background info or these characters (presumably within another novel that I missed reading.) The lore was excellent.