Thank you so much to Berkley Romance, Netgalley, and PRH Audio for providing advanced copies of this! All thoughts and opinions are still my own.

I really enjoyed the first 2 books in this trilogy and was excited to see how it all wrapped up. Unfortunately this was a bit of a slog to get through.

While the action scenes and plot were enjoyable, there was just too much lengthy, descriptive, and often repetitive exposition and internal monologue that slowed everything down.

I thought the wrap up was satisfying without being too clean and tidy. And I would totally read more from this author in the future.

It just wasn't quite the epic conclusion I was looking for with this series.

This was a great conclusion to the sacred stones series. Like with the other two books, Kate Golden managed to weave action and love with a fantasy world that is accessible and interesting. The continued character growth for both Kane and Arwen was impeccable - it’s hard to weave a good character story over 3 books but this trilogy managed just that. It was fast paced and exciting, the romance was beautiful, and Mari and Griffin remain two of the best side characters!

4.5⭐️ AMAZING. this was such a great conclusion to the series. The last 100 pages i could not put down. everything just got wrapped in such a pretty little bow. this series meant to much to me & i am so grateful for the opportunity to receive the ARC. Phenomenal. if you have the chance, give the series a read, it is worth your while.

I feel like I just said goodbye to friends who have become family. The ending was beautiful and perfect way to end the trilogy. ARWEN AND KANE will forever be a top couple for me. The book was fantastic. You felt the joy, the pain, the love...all of it. Just when they think things are figured out, they cant catch their luck. This series man...if you're just getting into Romantasy and you're not ready for those big hunker THIS IS PERFECT for you.

A Reign of Rose by Kate Golden🌹🥀
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

a masterpiece. beautiful series. I was not ready for this to end. I waited so long until I picked up my eARC for this book because I genuinely did not want this world to end and be done with. If you need a Romantasy series to read. Pick up this triology please.

The amount of emotions and panic I went through while reading this was a wild few days. I read this so quickly and dealt with so many emotions as with each passing chapter. (I flooded Kate Golden with DMS 😭 I’m sorry Kate for bombarding you with my emotions throughout this journey)
Everything about this was incredible to me. I loved all the action, the storyline, etc. I literally think each book just kept getting better and more ambitious. This being the final one of the triology is sad but it was written so perfectly and done so well.

Kane. I love so dearly. That man is DEVOTED to his woman and the most attentive hundreds year old man I ever seen written. He is such a green forest in my eyes it’s not even funny. I kept just squeeling and in awe of the things he would say and do. Hes everything.

Arwen is such a badass and so strong. I admire her strength, especially because this girl doesn’t get to catch a break in this fucking series and she took it all like the badass she is. I also love her positivity and outlook on life. She’s wonderful.

Mari and Griffin. My favorites. I want a book just about them ( COUGH COUGH KATE PLEASE DO THIS FOR MY SANITY. A SMALL NOVELLA PLEASE). Their banter and tension is just so strong I feel it through the pages.

I will never be able to recover from this series. I think it’s going to put me through a fantasy slump AGAIN and I picked this eARC up for me to start to ready fantasy again but here we are. I’m about to not pick up fantasy for another few months I swear.

Thank you so much Berkley and Kate for the opportunity to get to read this masterpiece before release. I am so thankful I was able to get the opportunity again to be able to read and review for you. Kate I am so proud of your debut trilogy and I will be purchasing every piece of work you create.

I enjoyed A Reign of Rose and thought this was a great ending to The Sacred Stones Trilogy! It had a mix of action, politics, magic, banter and romantic tension that had me really wanting to see how everything was going to wrap up.

Towards the last third/quarter, I found myself a little more invested in the new side characters and Mari and Griffin’s story more than Kane and Arwen’s. So I hope that was setting us up for a few new series!

Thank you so much Berkley and Netgalley for the ARC! A Reign of Rose comes out on October 8!

This was a great ending to this trilogy. I feel like it wrapped up a lot of loose ends and questions that I had while also introducing some new ones that set it up for possibly having a spin-off series which makes me excited. I enjoyed seeing these characters grow and change throughout this series and I’m really going to miss them. I wish we got to see the main characters together a little bit more in this book but it made me appreciate the scenes that they did have together more. If you are looking for a new romantasy series that has an intriguing world, great character development and romance I highly recommend it. Thank you so much Berkley Publishing and Netgalley for sending me an ARC of this book and I can’t wait to see what Kate Golden writes next.

Oh my goodness gracious I LOVED this epic finale of this trilogy so much! And I loved how Kate Golden set it up for a spin-off series in the future! This was everything I wanted plus more. I could not put it down!

This may be one of my absolute favorite series. Wow! I love Arwen and Kane so much.

“It kills me bird, that I cannot promise you any of it. All I can promise you is myself- my love, my respect, my devotion- every day that we have together, and every day and every day that exists beyond then.”

A Reign of Rose
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks so much to @berkleyromance for the free book! #BerkleyPartner #Berkley

I FINISHED THE TRILOGY!!!
I read all of these books back to back because I was so invested in them. I really enjoyed all of these so much!
The ending of the second book really left you hanging so I was so ready to see what would happen next. This was high stakes and stressful.
I truly think this was a GREAT ending to this story. I did not predict it, and I loved how the author wrapped up this journey.
I love all of these characters but I also really love Acorn. I can’t believe I haven’t mentioned him in my other reviews. He’s so adorable!!!
This book was such a rollercoaster of emotions, honestly, this entire series is.
Arwen is one of my favorite FMCs ever! I love how she cares about others and I just love her attitude about everything.
This had some great romance scenes too. They are just too good together.
It’s hard to write reviews like this because, of course, I can’t spoil this amazing story.
I really think you should read these though! I find fantasy books good for fall, so now is seriously the perfect time. If you read the first two now you will be ready for this one to come out in a few weeks!
This book will be out on October 8th! Only one more month!

Read If You Like:
🥀suspense and drama
🥀fae, dragons, witches, and more!!!
🥀touch her and d!e
🥀main characters being heroes
🥀found family

I was really excited to dive into this book, especially with how A Promise of Peridot left me hanging. Unfortunately, I didn’t love this one as much as I hoped I would. The pacing started off great, then it slowed down and I found myself getting bored. The plot felt all over the place. I did enjoy Kane and Arwen’s character growth in this book, but my favorite part were the side characters, Mari and Griffin. I wanted more of them! I’d definitely read their book if it’s ever coming out.

“𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞” 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The final installment of The Sacred Stones trilogy!!

This was the perfect conclusion to one of my new favorite series! I loved this whole experience so much, and I’m sad to leave this world but so so pleased with it! Kane is officially indicted to the shadow daddy hall of fame; truly a new fav MMC. I cant recommend this series enough!!

Thank you SO much to @berkleyromance @kategoldenauthor for my arc! 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 is out October 8!

A Reign of Rose is the final book in this romantasy series. If you like books that are fast paced and have decent world building without being overwhelming, you might like this one! Kane and Arwen both go through so much and I enjoyed their relationship. There were a couple times that I felt like Kate Golden was trying to wrap up all the lose ends in this final book, which I'm happy about but it left me with more questions than answers. Overall, I'd recommend this series to anyone who loves a good fae romance with amazing side characters. Thanks to NetGalley for eARC!

Reign of Rose is the final installment to the Sacred Stones trilogy by bestselling author Kate Golden! Our beloved MCs have to find their way back to one another and garner allies amidst the looming threat of war and a deadly prophecy hanging over their heads. This epic finale is one that will tug at your heartstrings and keep you on the edge of your seat! It’s a heart pounding, sexy, fast paced, beautifully done ending to the viral romantasy series.

Overall this series was a four star for me! I really enjoyed the whole story & thought it was a really unique world. I felt like this final installment was almost a perfect ending!

I loved this series so much and I’m very sad that it’s over, but I have to admit that this one took me a really long time to get into. But once I hit that 50% mark, whoooo baby it got good!!! They action, the romance, the spice🔥 I’m still so obsessed with Kane. Like, top tier boyfriend and I fear I am going to miss him so much! And Arwen is such a bad ass!

Hart was hilarious. Literally everything that came out of his mouth had me cracking up. Your honor, I love him🫶🏼

Also…. Kate….. did you set us up for a future book about Mari and Griffin, because if not, I may cry😭 I NEED them like I need air to breathe. The tension is thick between those two.

Bravo, chefs kiss this was a fantastic wrap up to what has become one of my favorite series. This book has everything romance, action, adventure and everything else in between. The character building throughout the series was phenomenal to the point where you truly fall in love with the characters. My only problem with the the book and why I didn't give it 5 stars is that parts of it felt dragged out and repetitive especially regarding Kane and Arwen. I found myself struggling to get through some parts just wishing they would get to the point already and back to the story.

This book! This series! It’s perfection! Everything we all loved in a Romantasy series, including a swoon worthy romance, dragons, a strong and fierce FMC that we watch come into her own, and a group of found family side characters that you fall in love with just as much as the main characters.

This is the final and last book in Golden’s Sacred Stones trilogy, and friends, THIS IS HOW A CONCLUSION SHOULD BE WRITTEN! We have nonstop action from the very beginning, AMAZING answers to questions we have had the whole series, and an epic ending that has me increasing the audiobook speed so I could eat it up faster. I felt fulfilled in the best way. But don’t get me wrong, we are left with a few questions which I hope means we get Mari and Griffin’s story in the future!

I am so glad I binged this series. If you haven’t picked it up yet, you are missing out. Now that I have read the conclusion, I can say it is one of the most fleshed out, complete fantasy series I have enjoyed in a long time. It’s epic in the best way.

Pick up this story if you like:

-Found family vibes with the best group of side characters I have fallen in love with in a long time
-Dragon Daddy
-Stong FMC that comes into her own over the three-book series
-A very swoon worthy romance that goes through the ringer but is worth the wild ride in the end
-Witches, shifters, and fae
-The political word building of a solid fantasy story

I am sad Arwen and Kane’s story has come to an end but man, what a beautiful ending it was. I am praying this is not the last time we get to spend time in this world!

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

"I love you. I'll love you wherever I am, whatever I am. Always."

4.5 stars

A very nice ending too a fairly average romantasy series. This last installment was a definite improvement imo, so I'm glad I stayed with this one.

Arwen was always a difficult character for me to get behind. She was naive, immature, and more than a little obtuse, especially when it came to Kane. But I was MUCH happier with her in this book, which just made the whole thing better because I wasn't constantly rolling my eyes. Her actions throughout the book were admirable and I think she finally had some good character development.

Kane is far and away the best part of this series. Shadow Daddy for the absolute win. His development was really great and he had such an emotional range here. I see him as a mini Rhys (because no one can actually best Rhys duh) with maybe a little more savagery included.

I haven't heard anything about what KG is going to do after this series, but there are several opportunities for sequel series that I am ALL FOR if that's the direction she goes. Fingers crossed!

Would recommend for romantasy fans ❤️‍🔥

Thank you Berkley romance for my digital arc!

This one is a great conclusion The Sacred Stones, I knew I'd really enjoy it from the get go. I love Kate Golden's writing style and I just flew through every book in the series real fast, A Reign of Rose picks up right where we were left off(i.e-at a screeching halt with that cliffhanger) and quickly launches into an action packed story. I adored the time I spent with these characters and witness their struggles and growth through out, the little found family we have for ourselves here just makes my heart happy.I admire the author for allowing these characters to stay true to their personalities even after two books and several big changes, It was quite hard to say goodbye to them.

The world that already established was so fun and we get to travel a bit more in this one and once again I loved Kate's narration style bringing the world of sacred stones alive. I enjoyed the lore, the scenery, unfolding of the said prophecy and some amazing new characters, I am really crossing my fingers that Kate Golden would consider expanding the universe through these new/old characters especially *cough* a certain commander and a witch* because the tension is unreal with them ;) and there is undoubtedly lot of potential for several stories to branch off from this point. It was also a little on the steamier side but also Arwen and Kane share plenty of heart warming moments that made me all warm and fuzzy on the inside

It is such a wonderful feeling wrapping up a series in which every single book was enjoyable, if you need a good romantasy to escape into this is a perfect series