I laughed, I cried, I loved it !

What a fabulous conclusion to a trilogy that is absolutely, in my opinion, under-hyped. I cannot believe I bought the first book in a whim, just loved the cover !!

Would absolutely recommend to anyone who loves romantasy with a heavier lean on the fantasy side - spice was light but so well done.

The entire series has you guessing but this book was so full of twist and turns I was glued - and will be forever emotional over that conclusion ! If you love a found family, look no further.

So grateful for NetGalley + Stacey Mcewan for giving me the chance to read an advanced copy.

The final book in the Glacian trilogy. I’m honestly so sad that it’s over. I fell hard for these characters. I adored watching Dawsyn’s cold heart thaw for her favorite people. But overall it felt different than anything else I’ve read lately in a setting that didn’t feel overused. I feel like I should have more to say for how much I loved it, but for now I think I’ll just be grieving that it’s over and being thankful that it exists.

This book was a great culmination of an amazing series!
I love when a book/series hooks me from the start. From beginning to end, I felt like I was constantly thinking about what would happen next in this book!
I do feel like Dawsyn lost some of her "power" in this book, and I think that the traveling/wandering got to be a little monotonous. But overall this series was one of my favorites and has definitely earned a spot on my shelf.

This series is such a masterpiece to me. It is so different from most of the books that are out now and Ledge was one of my favorite reads the year it came out. This series was everything I could ask for and was seriously so fantastic.

Valley is the third and final book in the romantasy series The Glacian Trilogy, written by Stacey McEwan and published by Angry Robot Books. An absolute rollercoaster of a novel, with a Dawsyn that is struggling to lead her people, guiding them through darkness to find a home, with her depleted powers; meanwhile, the Queen and new King of Glacia are craving for Dawsyn's blood, a persecution that can only end in one way.

If there's something that has shown McEwan during the series is the evolution of Dawsyn as a character across the books; from the girl that wants to fight to the one that becomes a leader, and finally one that is suffering as leader and that is realizing that she just wants to find a home and renounce to power. A powerful woman that develops in parallel with how McEwan takes a more epic approach to this romantasy. Sacrifices must be made to reach their goal, but at least Ryon will continue with her.
The antagonists play perfectly their role, being that threat that even if the group survives the frost will be ready to annihilate them, as they crave Dawsyn's blood; and they will be joined by a new character that will bring more light over the magic.

McEwan paced this third book a bit slower than the previous ones, taking more time to still expand the worldbuilding and Dawsyn's ancestor story. I found really smart how the tension is built for Dawsyn and her people, slowly adding elements that are adjacent to horror; and honestly, the ending is totally what I Dawsyn deserved, an extremely satisfying one.

Valley is the perfect conclusion to a well rounded series, showing McEwan's skill at weaving together various plotlines to get the best from her Glacian Trilogy. If you are a romantasy reader, or even if you want to read more epic stories, trust her, and deep dive into this series as soon as possible.

The final book in The Glacian Trilogy, and it was everything I hoped for. I have been lucky enough to receive an arc for every book in this series, and I will say that it is one of my most favorite fantasy series that I have had the pleasure of reading.

Valley starts out exactly where we ended in Chasm, with Dawsyn, Ryon, Tasheem, Rivdan, Yennes, Salem, Esra, and the dwellers of the ledge, We start off on a bit of a sad note based on how the second book ended. The first half or so of Valley is spent following these characters through the chasm, where they are hoping to find an end away from the evil of the city of Terrsaw. There is so much betrayal, anger, and secrets throughout these chapters. I was so shocked with the secrets that are unveiled in this story, and wasn't expecting them.

I really enjoyed Valley, and I am sad to be at the end. But I am grateful that I got to experience these characters and their journeys. If you want an action packed, cozy fantasy with witty, likeable characters, a great magic system, and lots of things at stake, then I highly recommend this series.

Thank you to Angry Robot, Stacey McEwan, and NetGalley for the eArc of Valley, available now!

This was such a great conclusion to a beautifully written Trilogy.
This final book kicks back off right where book two finish and Dawsyn is now in charge of leading everyone through the chasm to safety but it’s not without its challenges. Dawsyn now feels the pressure of having to lead whilst also feeling like she needs help but now has to learn to trust herself and her choices. I’ve truly loved Dawsyns character development throughout this book and enjoyed seeing how much she’s grown.
I just love Ryon as a character and he truly fits so perfectly with Dawsyn. I love how he is fiercely protective when he needs to be but ready to kill when needed. I love how much he truly loves and cares for Dawsyn and it comes across so well in the book.
But this last book is where Ryon once again faces outside forces who wish to destroy everything he has fought for.
I really enjoyed seeing the other characters develop throughout this book too.
I felt that this final book was perfect and that it gave me all the answers that I needed as well as so many twists and turns that I didn’t know I needed as well. I loved that there were twists that I did not see coming at all. This book brought out so many emotions whilst reading it and its ending was so bittersweet.
The world building was fantastic and the book was just as well written as the previous two books. I really enjoyed this authors writing style and felt that her words just flow perfectly.
I loved the epilogue at the end of the book and I’m going to truly miss reading about these characters and this beautiful world that the author created.
I can’t recommend this Trilogy enough especially if you’re a fan of fantasy, romance, well developed characters and amazing plots.

A great end to a great series! From the beginning, I liked this story full of coldness and winged creatures, and the last volume of the series only confirmed that this series is an example of great fantasy romance. The final battle was full of emotions, struggle and sacrifices. I always like when people in fantasy books unite against the evil and it's exactly what I've got in this book. I find the ending itself quite original and very elegant. Exactly what the characters of this series deserved.

Valley, the final book in the Glacian trilogy, is a welcomed ending for Dawsyn, Ryon and the other characters who have really been through a lot since Ledge. These books are difficult to review spoiler free so it will probably be brief.
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the others. I hit the 30% mark and the crew were still on their perilous journey away from the Chasm. It was slow to begin with. The change in point of view was a welcome break from the monotonous cold, fights and struggles of surviving the mountainous journey.
It was fun seeing the change in loyalty for the people of Terrsaw and the sheer panic the Queens were experiencing from this. I think the trilogy was the perfect length for these characters and their story. Everything felt final and by the end it was satisfying.
I am looking forward to seeing what Stacey McEwan releases next!

I had zero doubts that this was going to be a good conclusion, I think I waited a little bit to complete it because I wasn't quite ready to put the series to bed yet.

Ugh, the amount of heartbreak that Stacey McEwan is able to punch you with, and also keep you in the middle of it is expertly done. I appreciate someone who can punch me in my feels and then have me waiting on baited breath for what happens next. This conclusion was everything I wanted it to be and more. Happy that what could have been obvious plot points were subverted. I have been slowly stepping away from some fantasy plot lines, and this makes me want to jump right back in.

I did listen to the auidobook, and it was very well done, and I would recommend the audiobooks as well.

A very excellent time, a very excellent series, and excuse me while I go see if I can swing an axe around.

Thank you to Angry Robot and Netgalley for an e-copy.

This book wrecked me, put me back together, and then wrecked me again in the most beautiful way. I can’t imagine a better ending to this trilogy than what we were given. It had all the feels from rage to sorrow, forgiveness to unending love. I cried my eyes out and still feel at a loss for the proper words to describe how much I loved and more importantly, needed, this whole series. All I can say is yes! You need to read this series. And yes! It’s worth every bit of the pain, sorrow, heartache, healing, and love that Stacey delivers in three beautiful books.

What an ending to the series! A true rollercoaster of emotions. So many twists and turns and so sad to see this series come to an end. Very excited for what this author will continue to do in the future!

Excellent final installment in an overall fantastic trilogy. I truly enjoyed this world so much. I loved how the story was wrapped up and the writing only improved with this latest installment. The ending was beautiful and the entire book up to that point was unpredictable and enjoyable right up until that point. Fantastic.

An epic finish to the trilogy!! I've come to know heartbreak after reading Stacey's writting, but the ending was so fitting.

Interesting conclusion to this series. A bit long and meandering. We get more POVs which takes the plot on a bit of a tangent at times. Not in love with Yennes as a character having such prominence. She was a paradox and not in an interesting way.

Dawsyn gets darker but somehow still continues to make some very obvious mistakes. Her relationship with Ryon takes a back seat to the very end so the plot becomes a lot more focused on politics and survival. Not bad in of itself but made this a little bit dreary and tiresome after a while. I did enjoy the way things wrapped up. I expected a different end and may have preferred it if things had gone that way but … well. Like I said interesting conclusion.

3.5 stars

There is not a lot I can tell you about the plot or characters in Valley that does not spoil the first two books, but I can tell you how it made me feel. It felt like hitting rock bottom but still finding a way to continue on. It felt like female rage and refusing to let those who have wronged you in the past win another part of you. It felt like finding family, home, and your greater purpose. It felt like mistakes and guilt. It felt like redemption and condemnation. It felt like vengeance and peace. It felt like both the beginning and the end.

You will feel the full breadth of human emotion while reading not just Valley, but the Glacian Trilogy as a whole. I could not be more obsessed.

If you love an FMC who is brave and determined and willing to do whatever she must to save her people and those she loves (while also getting revenge), then this is the series for you. Also if you like tall, dark, winged MMCs—You’ll definitely want to check out this series too.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Family is not always who you share blood with
- The cold may not be alive but the frost bites
- Two wrongs do not make a right, but you can certainly try
- Power is an alluring beast
- You shall not pass
- If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you?
- Prepare for tears
- Spice: 🌶️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 stars)

Valley, the thrilling conclusion to Stacey McEwan’s Glacian Trilogy, takes readers on an intense, dark, and suspenseful journey as Dawsyn leads her people through the treacherous landscape of the Chasm, desperate to find a place they can finally call home. This third installment doesn’t pull any punches, wrapping up the series with emotional revelations, high-stakes danger, and the ever-present tension of survival.

At the heart of this book is Dawsyn—fierce, determined, and weary from the battles she’s faced so far. Her once formidable powers are now greatly diminished, and the weight of leading her people back to safety with few resources is palpable. You can feel her exhaustion, yet her resolve never falters, making her a protagonist you can’t help but root for. McEwan captures the internal and external struggles Dawsyn faces so vividly that every step she takes through the darkness of the Chasm feels both heroic and heart-wrenching.

But the journey isn’t just physical—Valley is filled with emotional depth and long-buried secrets. The truth behind loyalties and betrayals comes to light in ways that will shock readers, particularly as Dawsyn realizes that the dangers she faces aren’t just from the outside world, but from those she once considered friends. This complexity makes the story so much richer, as Dawsyn’s emotional battles mirror the physical ones she must endure.

The tension above ground is just as intense. The Queen and new King of Glacia are relentless in their pursuit of Dawsyn’s destruction, and their creeping presence adds a constant undercurrent of danger to the entire journey. The stakes are higher than ever, and McEwan keeps you on the edge of your seat as Dawsyn’s enemies draw closer. You know a confrontation is inevitable, but the way McEwan builds up to it keeps the suspense burning until the very end.

What really sets Valley apart as a strong finale is its exploration of loyalty, loss, and leadership. Dawsyn isn’t just leading a group of survivors—she’s bearing the weight of a broken world on her shoulders. She’s fighting not only for survival but for something bigger: hope, home, and the belief that there’s still a future worth fighting for. These deeper themes elevate the story beyond just a survivalist plot into something more poignant and impactful.

If there’s any critique to be made, it’s that some plot threads feel rushed toward the end. With so many revelations and high-stakes moments, certain aspects—especially the resolution of long-standing conflicts—could have benefited from a bit more breathing room. However, this doesn’t take away from the emotional and action-packed ride that Valley delivers.

Ultimately, Valley is a satisfying conclusion to the Glacian Trilogy, delivering on the promise of epic battles, heart-wrenching losses, and unexpected twists. Fans of the series will not be disappointed by the emotional depth and the intensity of this final chapter. McEwan brings the trilogy to a close with the kind of grit, heart, and magic that have made the journey so worthwhile.

Valley, the final installment in Stacey McEwan’s bestselling Glacian Trilogy, delivers a conclusion that’s as thrilling as it is satisfying. For fans of romantic fantasy, this book is a must read, packed with heart stopping moments, epic battles, and deeply emotional twists.

At the heart of Valley is Dawsyn’s quest to lead her people home from the treacherous depths of the Chasm. This journey through darkness and uncertainty is not just physical but also deeply metaphorical, reflecting the struggles and growth of our beloved FMC. McEwan cleverly portrays the gruelling trek, with depleted powers and scarce supplies adding to the tension.The suspense is relentless, which kept me on the edge of my seat.

As if the challenges of the Chasm weren’t enough, Dawsyn faces threats from above. The Queen and the new King of Glacia are hell-bent on her destruction, and they have unexpected allies. The betrayal of someone Dawsyn once considered a friend adds a heartbreaking twist to the story, making the stakes and risks even higher.

Valley is not just about survival and battles; it’s also about uncovering long buried secrets and facing harsh truths. As the story unfolds, revelations about Dawsyn’s past and her people add depth and richness to the storyline. These twists are well crafted, which kept me engaged and emotionally invested in the characters’ fates.

One of the strengths of McEwan’s writing is her ability to blend action with deep emotional resonance. The climactic scenes in Valley are not just about who wins the fight but also about the cost of victory. Hearts are broken, alliances are tested, and characters are pushed to their limits. The emotional payoff is immense making this conclusion epic.

Stacey McEwan has delivered a fitting end to an epic trilogy with Valley. It’s a tale of courage, love, betrayal, and resilience.

If you haven’t started the Glacian Trilogy yet, now is the perfect time to dive into this enchanting world. And if you’ve been following Dawsyn’s journey from the beginning, prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions and a finale that truly does justice to this incredible saga.

A huge thank you to Angry Robots Publishing for providing me with this brilliant book in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a good book!!!! Stacey is queen of keeping us on edge and I loved it all, Even the bits that made want to faint 😂

Truly the perfect end to this trilogy! Emotional, heartfelt, and just the right amount of romance and action. It kicks off right where Chasm ended and takes you on a roller coaster of a journey, with turns and reveals you’d never expect. I can’t WAIT to read more from Stacey McEwan. 🩷