It a good addition to the series but I felt like the pacing was a little off. I don't think we knew enough about Dasha and Ivy from the previous books for it to make sense to thrust us right into the middle of their relationship. It felt like it moved too fast and came out of nowhere.

Saying goodbye to Thistle Grove is shockingly difficult. This world has been one of my favorites to explore. Probably because the idea of a cool magical town in Illinois (where I'm from) is fascinating to me and I would move there in a heartbeat. That said, I sometimes don't always find the stories that happen within Thistle Grove (mostly the romance aspect) to be a 10/10 which isn't great if it's a romance book. This final installment was no different. My favorite part was the world followed by the main plot and then the romance was dead last for me.

Dasha and Ivy's second chance romance felt kind of rushed and like I had no reason to root for them. My favorite part of a romance is the yearning and there's just none of that here. One minute they're broken up, the next they're back together and in love. That just wasn't it for me. It's fine if a romantic subplot doesn't work but, in my opinion, since this is a romance it should be better and I'd have liked more reason for the characters to get back together

I loved Dasha and the parallels between her struggle with wanting to return to the otherside of the veil paralleled with addiction. Ivy I felt like I hardly knew and this made it hard for me to root for the romance. The whole concept of devil eating was super cool.

The world continues to be my favorite part of this series and I'm truly sad to see it go. The witchy vibes are perfect and reading this series during spooky season is a great idea. Just set expectations for the romance. If you're here for cute magical small town and witchy vibes, you'll enjoy it

3.75 rounded up

I only read the first book in the series, and as it is with a lot of series like this - they are interconnected standalones so you don’t have to read them in order - which is true. So I thought I would be okay. But as I was reading I PERSONALLY felt like I was missing something and I don’t quite have enough time to go back and read 3 other books right now.

With that said I do like what I’ve read. I love the lgbtqia rep! Sapphic witches are perfect!!!

Thanks to Berkley for the ARC

Dnf @ 30%

Maybe it was the darkness of this book, but I just couldn’t get into it. I enjoyed the first two books in this series. The last ones have been less than.

Thank you to the publisher for an advance reading copy.
Loved this series and this book was so fun. I am sad that there isn't another one coming in this series but I'm looking forward to whatever Lana Harper writes next.

Love a witchy book when the main character has a troubled past, it just feels more real even tho it’s witchcraft! The cover was what caught my eye and the colors were stunning! Dasha and Ivy were perfect characters that made me not want to put this book down

The latest books following the witches of Thistle Grove follow a second-chance romance of two witches who could not be any more different. Daria Avramov a death eater, who has the ability which leads to an addiction to slip into a void of darkness which allows her to feel a euphoric high, and Ivy Throne, whose magic is pure green and full of life. Daria must overcome this addiction to not only get Ivy back but to fight the literal demon that is slipping out of the void, and only she is capable of doing it.

Lana Harper never disappoints. This book is the perfect addition to any Spooky reading lists, and will surely delight and entertain any readers of witchy Romance.

I love the Thistle Grove series and am simultaneously excited we got so many and sad it’s over. This one gets a little darker (no surprise when an Avromov is involved) and the magical plotline reminds me a lot of the one with The Lady of The Lake. I was kind of surprised how quickly the couple got back together in this one after breaking up previously. There wasn’t a lot of will they won’t they but I did enjoy their scenes. I enjoyed how all the magical families had their time to shine and worked together better than in previous books.

I'm so sorry this series is ending, as I would read many more stories set in the world of Thistle Grove, but Harper sticks the landing! I'll continue to recommend the entire series and it definitely has a permanent place on my best witch books and best urban fantasy/paranormal romance lists.

Good bye to the Witches of Thistle Grove 🥺

I have loved this series so much, and this one was no exception. This one follows Dasha, a witch whose lineage means she’s both Harlowe and Avmarov. But Dasha is also a death eater who feels the pull of the other side.

This one plays well on the dark vs. light conflict. The romance is a bit more spicy than the most recent books, and that’s a good thing! A good book to end the series.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Fans of this series may be surprised by how dark this book is compare to the ones that precede it. Since the books in this series have been written from the point of view of varying members of each of the four families, the reader has a lot of knowledge on what each character is like, from different perspectives. By the time you get to this book, you're invested in everyone, which is great and makes this book difficult to put down. It's a shame that this is the end of the series, the author could've gone on longer, but this one was really enjoyable. Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for this ARC!

Lana Harper has done it again! I have been a fan of the Thistle Grove series since the beginning and have loved every moment of every book. I devoured this book. While I am sad that this is the end of the series, I am so excited to pick up whatever is next for Harper. She has become an auto-read author for me!

I had a harder time getting into this than any of the other books! However, once I was in, I was IN! Dasha felt like a random satellite character, but I did enjoy being in her head, as dark as it was. Her love interest has been more relevant in previous books but I was a bit foggy on her, so it took me a while to get settled.

The plot was fascinating and it really felt like an excellent conclusion to the series!

I love delving even deeper into the history of the Avramov family! This was such a fun way to end the Thistle Grove series, though I am very sad that it’s over. I’d love to live in this world a little longer

I think this was my favorite book in the series. No matter how wild her situation the main character is still infinitely relatable. Learning more of the town’s lore really adds a lot to the series as a whole.

Love this series and so happy we finally got to read these characters! For me, this series gives the perfect contemporary witchy vibes. For those who want to feel like they're reading a cute book in today’s time but also contains all those old witchy halloween energies, read this. Romance is always spicy and sweet!

The witchy vibes are so good with this entire series, but especially this book. Lana made me fall back in love with Thistle Grove and I can't get enough of these stories. I'm crushed this is the last one, but so happy I got to be on this magical ride.

The world building just kept getting better, and it was nice to be back in the world learning about the town. Her books always give me Charmed and Practical Magic vibes, so you know I'll be picking up this book once more during spooky season to enjoy the entire series during prime magic and witchy season.

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This final book in the Thistle Grove series made me want to read them all over again! It’s sad that the series has ended; Lana Harper’s world-building keeps getting better and better. Rise & Divine brings Dasha and Ivy back together, and joins all the families in saving Thistle Grove from a surprising foe- very fairytale, and as magical as ever.

Third time’s the charm as Dasha and Ivy rekindle their romance once again in the fifth and sadly last installment of the Thistle Grove series. Suicidal ideation and despair are major themes as Dasha fights her obsession with “the other side” with Ivy as her tether. Dasha, as a demon eater, is asked to champion for the Goddess of the Lake- will Ivy’s love be enough to bring her back? I was sad to see this enjoyable witchy romcom series end. Hope that Lana Harper has more in the future.
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC. My opinions are my own.