Thank you, Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a great conclusion to an amazing story. It was dark and heartbreaking but also beautiful and at times funny. Things never happened the way i thought it would and it kept me on the edge of my seat till the last page.
I loved the romance and how through everything they keep finding eachother.

I hope the author will keep expanding upon this world in future books but i have to say i want to read everthing she'll write at this point.

Wow, what an ending to a fantastic series. This is the final installment in the Glacian trilogy, Dawsyn and the people of the ledge are now at the bottom of the chasm and surrounded by darkness. Battle weary, surrounded by whispers, and with low food supplies. Up top, the Queen and new King of Glacia are still searching for her. Will she be able to lead them all to safety? With betrayal from an unexpected source, things will soon be coming to a head.

I envy anyone else who gets to pick up this book, and read it for the first time. I for sure have a re-read of this series in my future. I have absolutely loved and raged every minute throughout the years of reading and waiting for this trilogy to be published. I mean, Stacey, I will be getting with you about where to send my therapy bills! It has been such a journey, and I don't think there could have been a more perfect ending. I have LOTS OF FEELINGS!! But, it really came together the way it should have. It was like a warm hug being back with so many beloved characters, right before you ripped my heart out and stomped on it a little. Only to give me, to date, my favorite epilogue ever. The way in which you wrote that... chefs kiss! Thank you for dreaming up this world and these characters, to love and hate in equal measure and thank you for sharing them with us readers!

An epic conclusion to the most bingeable series I read all year!! I highly recommend this series to everyone who loves fantasy romance.

I devoured this series and this was a fabulous ending to this trio!! The epilogue had me in tears!!

Rating: 5✨
Spice: 1.5🌶️

Thank you to the author, Netgalley & Angry Robot Books for the eARC opportunity. Like always, this review is voluntary & honest.

This 100% surpassed my expectations of what this series finale was going to be like. I went through a rollercoaster of emotions, from feeling tense throughout the journey within the chasm, happiness & giddiness at the the moments between Dawsyn & Ryon, as well as their found family & also angst & shock in certain moments on the second half of this book. This book made me feel everything, but the epilogue was by far my favorite part of this book & it left me staring at the wall, wanting to experience this series for the first time all over again.

Dawsyn had several challenges within her journey that tested not only her strength & endurance, but also her confidence & belief in herself. It was difficult for her to lead others & have that pressure of being depended on by so many in moments where she felt she needed guidance & reassurance herself. Her overall journey throughout the series is one that I’ve truly loved & it is one that has you feeling proud of the FMC once the story has reached its conclusion. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to her.

Ryon, this man stole my heart from the first book. He is so supportive & protective of those he holds dear & will lay it all down for them no matter what, regardless of what that would mean for him. Ryon overall is such a humble hero with a heart of gold, but the ability to tear you to shreds if needed. In this book, Ryon is once again facing those who wish to destroy all that he has fought so hard for & take away the one who he loves and has become a deeply ingrained part of him.

The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been & the odds are not in their favor. This final installment had some twists I did NOT see coming at all & an ending that leaves your heart feeling all the bittersweet emotions. Dawsyn, Ryon & their found family are characters I will keep with me forevermore. If you’re considering reading this book or series, I definitely recommend it! 💚

I am so excited to have been able to read the final installment of the Glacian trilogy. Stacey Mcewan has a gift for building tension in her stories. In fact, 3 different plot lines were all built and converged into one in a nail biting crescendo. I also love the way that she paints her characters. They grow, make mistakes, suffer consequences, and learn to deal with them. Dawsyn's character growth is particularly impressive. She is relatable in her empathy for others. The pain she feels in failure broke my heart for her. In a story built in fantasy, there are some real-world parallels about how people can be internally motivated and betray their friends for power or to achieve their own ends. Despite doing so, they have redeemable qualities and feel that their course of action is right. How we sometimes are the "bad guys" even when we do what we think is right.

When she shifts perspective, I thoroughly enjoy how Stacey alters her writing to match the characters' nature. There is a distinct difference in the thought patterns portrayed on the pages between characters such as Dawsyn or a character more like Queen Alvira. It gives the story a more concrete feel to see the thought processes of these characters. To realize that they truly believe in the actions they take and why they do so gives them life in a way that doesn't paint them into starkly defined roles. The queen believes she is doing the right thing by the kingdom, even if she is making absolutely awful decisions. She has redeemable qualities, such as loving her wife. It's still very easy to hate her while still appreciating the complexity of her character.

I really enjoyed this whole series. Ledge I think of all of them was my most favorite. But I loved how all the characters developed, beautiful fantasy. I love Ryon and Dawsyn!! But honestly I think my favorite characters were Esra and Salem they were hilarious and rounded everything out well. This book takes place immediately at the end of book 2, which I was so grateful for because the ending!! This kept me in the edge of my seat, Had to see how it ended. Great ending to a trilogy and can’t wait to see what else she writes.

I absolutely loved this series! What an amazing end to the epic adventure that Stacey has led us through during the entire Glacian Trilogy! I loved that Valley gave me the banter and heroism that I've come to love in this series, but also provided additional backstory information I wasn't expecting but didn't realize I needed. I think about halfway through this book I had a moment of, OMG, that had me googling trying to find out if my therory was correct.

What a conclusion to an epic trilogy! I had no idea where Valley was headed yet you best believe it surpassed all my expectations! I originally rated this novel 4.75 stars however I just can’t stop thinking about it!

I feel like I got whiplash from my own emotions, one moment I’m laughing, the next there’s tears, throw in a little shock and back to more tears.

The character development throughout this book and the whole series was top tier. The found family warmed my heart but also tore it apart. Hands down the most loveable and laughable side characters I have ever read, I caught myself absolutely cackling.

The enchanting writing really made you feel immersed in the story, like you were experiencing everything our ledgies were experiencing.

BUT THE TWISTS AND TURNS?!

The queen of cliff hangers strikes again.

Every crumb that Stacey dropped I gobbled that sh*t up and the hoovered back for more. I am sad to say goodbye to this world and these characters, but safe to say this trilogy has become one of my absolute favourites.

Thank you to NetGalley and Stacey’s Team for allowing me a chance to read Valley. I had previously enjoyed this series, Ledge and Chasm were great books. I am impressed with how thoughtfully Stacey continued the story in this book. I cannot recommend it enough.

You will not regret reading this series, and I’m excited to have my readers enjoy Valley as well.

Thank you Netgalley and 'angry robot' for gifting this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed Ledge and Chasm and this book tied off the trilogy really well. The writing style is so immersive and descriptive I felt like I was there. I love that this isn't your basic romantasy, there's so much more to the plot than romance.

I was gripped and don't get me started on the twist halfway through!! No one is safe.Give me a moment for me to assemble my emotions back into place

Valley is the heart stopping conclusion to the truly unique 'Ledge' series. This was the brilliant finale the characters deserve. My heart hasn't stopped thumping since I finished. This trilogy goes beyond the usual romantasy with characters that will forever have a warm place in my heart. Dawsyn and Ryon face the prospect of finally freeing the inhabitants of the ledge, but of course, nothing goes to plan. They face threats from vengeful gods, power mad monarchs, as well as an unknown illness running rife through the ledge dwellers.
Dawsyn is a truly wonderful character. Yes, she's a strong female, but her flaws make her real. I adore the fact that she's direct and straightforward. There's an abundance of sarky, sassy female leads who seem to be carbon copies of each other, but Dawsyn has a rawness that makes her feel true and unique.
The first half of this did drag a bit but the second half more than made up for it. This is a brilliant trilogy, filled with adventure, magic and romance. I've enjoyed this so much.
Heart felt thanks to the publishers and netgalley for providing an arc in return for an honest review. And thanks to Stacey as I'm still crying even an hour after finishing!

For more than three years I have followed Stacey McEwan's journey with this series and I can honestly say my heart is broken for it to come to a close--but what an amazing conclusion it is!! What can I saw that hasn't been said? This trilogy contained so much and this third book lacked nothing in my opinion. I absolutely loved the tie in with all the characters and that this story was still about Dawsyn and her connections, but it was also so much more about Ryon and his origin as well (can we all have a moment to sob for Thaddius and Farra please? I may never recover). I still cannot believe this was a debut series for McEwan and I went from being someone who loved supporting someone who was a content creator to author into a true fan who will auto-buy anything she writes. Thank you to those who I had to hunt down for access to this! It meant the world.

5 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I love you, dear Dawysn…But sometimes I think you ought to have remained on the Ledge.”

Valley is the third and final novel instalment in the new adult fantasy romance trilogy, The Glacian Trilogy. After escaping the harrowing Ledge, uncovering the dark secrets of the land below, and returning to save her people, Dawsyn finds herself in the Chasm below with her people to find a new place...except they're doing this on a gamble. With a finite amount of resources and her powers depleted, they may not survive the journey. Add in the new King of Glacia and Queen Alvira are out for Dawsyn's blood and the stakes are high. Secrets can make or break their journey going forward...so will they find the valley below?

This was the ending I needed for this series.

Dawsyn is still our fierce and feral protagonist and in this book we see her at her lowest and highest. She is a leader and cares for her people above her own safety. Her struggle to protect them as well as deal with their personalities takes a toll on her. I adored how we see her approach others for support as it marks a transition in her as she realizes she can turn to others and listen to them. It doesn't make her weak, it makes her more powerful.

Ryon stole my heart. He was the support Dawsyn desperately needed to help keep her strength amidst what felt hopeless at times. His casual touches to show his support and love had me in a chokehold. He loves Dawsyn so much and he knows she does him - that confidence in their connection meant he was able to see them as equals and fight alongside her. I also was surprised by a few twists for Ryon's journey that really shake his world...but Dawsyn is able to be to support he was for her and that just had me by the heartstrings.

I also want to acknowledge the few other POVs we got in this book that surprised me. We get to explore different perspectives and flashbacks that help us understand the greater world and lore that I felt really fleshed out the world some more as well as give it closure. I was truly impressed how much I enjoyed these additional storylines. They are rich and emotional and stand on their own.

In terms of spice, this book is about 2 spicy peppers out of 5 spicy peppers. The spice occurs towards the second half of the book and consists of maybe 2 scenes across two different POVs. I found the spice to be well written and not super detailed, with more of a focus on the connection and love between characters. I appreciated the build up to these moments as a slow journey. Given what is occurring in the novel, spice is not a priority initially but the romance that happens leading up made it so rewarding.

“You took my heart long ago…It stays with you.”

I highly recommend you refresh yourself before reading before you start this book as there are references and names that will show up again and they reveal some VERY interesting things. It took me a moment to remember and I loved the twists. The first half of this book had this interesting psychological element to it as the Ledge people, Dawyn, and company try to keep it together despite not knowing what will happen. There is an additional POV that focuses on the past and two others that are giving context of what is happening elsewhere to help shake things up. The second half of the book ups the tension with a looming conflict and there are risks, reveals, and betrayal that really keep you going. I loved the growth we saw with the characters in this instalment and the amount of risk that comes with it. There is loss, there is a sense of despair, but also hope. The ending really provides such a satisfactory feeling as it all comes together. It was a true reward...I just hope Stacey gives us some fun slices of life chapters in the future because I am not done with these characters.

Valley is a true treasure that brings an end to this harrowing fantasy romance and it was so worth it.

Thank you Angry Robot for this arc!

I write this with tears freshly streaming down my face, what a perfect ending to a magical series.

The final instalment of the Glacian Trilogy is hands down my favourite of all 3 books in the series. I read this book in one sitting, I couldn't put it down.

The character development we get in this is amazingly thorough. I especially loved the details we learn about the queens! The author is able to seamlessly showcase the complexities of each character and highlight how no one character is inherently good or bad. They are all flawed in certain aspects. There were even times I was empathising with the villains, that's how well we got to know all the characters in this final book.

Valley had me on the edge of my seat for it's entirety! Without giving too much away there is one particular scene that had me reeling! The whiplash! My emotions went from relief to horror so quickly.

The author took us on such an incredible journey, I feel so lucky I got to experience this world and it will be a series I recommend to everyone.

Thankyou so much to Netgalley and Angry Robot Book for an ARC

Picking up this book was like having lunch with an old friend. Dawsyn and Ryon were still fighting the good fight and seeing how everything came together was SO satisfying.
There were definitely a couple of plot elements that I had forgotten since reading Chasm last year, but I didn’t feel lost or confused because if there’s one thing I can trust, it’s that Dawsyn is going to be stubborn and self-sacrificing and everything will fall into place from there.
My one criticism is that I wanted MORE at the end. 😂😂 I wasn’t even close to ready to leave this world.

Dawsyn faces an unknown path as she and her people brave the Chasm in search for a new home. The Queen of Terrsaw and the Glacians are on the hunt, refusing to let the people of the Ledge go. Will Dawsyn succeed in freeing the Ledge from tyranny once and for all?
This story has themes of rage, guilt, and overcoming the past that is beautifully constructed. The first part of the story is full of unknowns, and I was STRESSED the whole time.
There was an extra layer of the story that came full circle and wove into the current timeline. It was a lovely surprise that truly added to the entire narrative, creating a poetic full circle that was necessary to the emotional journey of our characters.
The resolution was an emotional roller coaster. Friends near and far all play a role and I loved every moment of it. What I really appreciated was that the epilogue was a lovely nod to what life after the conclusion could be, provided in a unique way that had me both laughing and crying.
I am so sad that this trilogy is over. Thank you to Stacey for creating Dawsyn, a woman full of rage who refuses to give up.

I greatly enjoyed the finale of this trilogy. It started a little slow but once the plot picked up it was non-stop for me!
my favorite quote in the book:
“Women do not have need of men,” Samskia rebukes. “It is only men who suffer and destruct when women withdraw their attention.”

So thankful to Angry Robot, Stacey McEwan and Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy

Firstly thank you to Angry Robot and Stacey McEwan for giving me an arc of this, the third and final book in the glacian trilogy. I was not ready to say goodbye to this world and my heart hurts, I sobbed at the end of this book for many reasons, mostly the epilogue, which was beautiful and sad all at the same time.
I really loved the concept of this book from the beginning and I think Stacey has done it so very well. This is a fantasy which for me ticked all the boxes.
Dawsyn Sabar has lived on the ledge her whole life, a place where humans are kept to feed the Glacians, and inescapable mountain ledge, where at any moment the winged monsters could come and take who they choose. Having lost everyone she loves the one thing Dawsyn hasn’t lost is her need to fight, and this is tested when she is taken. She meets a half breed who changes everything, and we then follow their journey and battle to bring justice to those who deserve it the most.
The side characters in this are so funny and add such a vital part of the story line, and being really good comic relief. This trilogy has been a rollercoaster of emotions, and I very much enjoyed the ride.
Dawsyn fast became one of my favourite fantasy FMCs, we love a strong female and she is one of the strongest. I love her relationship with Ryon and how they need to break down each others walls and build a strong relationship. I am sad to see this story end but so glad I got to experience it.

It’s over :( this book was so good. I’m sad the trilogy is over but it was a good ending. I have loved all these characters so much and I’m sad to leave them.

4.5 ✨

What an epic conclusion to a truly remarkable trilogy. Stacey’s mastermind writing literally transports you to a marvellously wonderful world. So many twists and turns, betrayals, heart felt moments and treacherous journeys with what seems like no end in sight. Expect the unexpected and no one (I MEAN NO ONE) is safe. The final instalment in the trilogy has Dawson making the impossible decision of whether to tell her recently liberated Ledge people the truth about their journey ahead through the chasm or lie out of fear they will abandon her and walk right into the hands of another tyrant vying for her blood above.

My adoration for all of these characters truly elevates this journey. Valley is a book that defines the meaning of “Found Family”- how beautiful it was to fall in love with so many characters. I really enjoyed the varying POVs and flash back storyline we received and I found it was a perfect way to deliver in a way that felt natural and not at all “info dumping”.

Let’s be honest, our axe wielding badass FMC Dawsyn is really a big softie at heart whose sole purpose is ensuring the safety and freedom for the Ledge people. The plot and adventure of Valley was by far my favourite of the series and I was simply captivated by the story the entire way through. The bittersweet ending had me not wanting to say goodbye to this series and these characters however, I believe Stacey’s conclusion to this story left you feeling very satisfied. One of my favourite fantasy series to date and highly recommend for all readers.

𝓕𝓪𝓿𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓮 𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼
𐃈 “ Be demure, don’t scowl”
𐃈 “ To her, peace feels idealistic. Naive. How nice it must be, to feel its proximity”
𐃈 “Mother take us all now, if you wish. We have lived”

Thankyou kindly, NetGalley and Angry Robot books for giving me the opportunity to read an early e-ARC copy of Valley in exchange for a honest review.