This is the author’s third book, and you can clearly tell. Her writing blossomed so spectacularly; her prose and descriptive language felt so immersive in this book compared to the last two. I was engrossed the whole time and I am satisfied with the ending, although I can’t wait to see where she takes Mari’s and Griffin’s story. A fabulous end to a great series and an author that I will follow for years to come.

I recieved an ARC copy of this book.
A wonderful book to end the era of Arwen and Kane. The story was riveting and emotional, and I definitely cried a few times. Kate wrote an amazing cast of characters, Kane’s broodiness mixed with Arwens unrelenting positivity made scenes that much more enjoyable. I am not a fan of one of the tropes that was used but Kate still managed to make me feel all warm inside. I started the whole series as an ARC reader and have loved every time I got to review the next one - congrats on writing an amazing series Kate, I loved all of it.

An absolutely amazing conclusion to Kate’s debut trilogy! The tension, the spice, the twists and turns, just EVERYTHING. I am so impressed with how this world has built up over the course of the last three books, and Kane and Arwens relationship has truly blossomed into something so beautiful, and Kate’s writing really shows us that. Arwens character has grown so much and this third installment really shows her become an entirely new version of herself, which was amazing to see. I also felt like the pacing of this book was a lot faster, which I enjoyed. It kept me on my toes which was fun! This book was also very emotional and kept me really invested from start to finish. This was definitely spicier, but also darker and more tense all around. I’m sad to see these characters go but am excited to see what Kate brings us in the future! Overall, I’d highly recommend to anyone who enjoyed the first two books, or anyone interested in starting the series- it’s absolutely worth the time invested! An absolutely amazing conclusion to Kate’s debut trilogy! The tension, the spice, the twists and turns, just EVERYTHING. I am so impressed with how this world has built up over the course of the last three books, and Kane and Arwens relationship has truly blossomed into something so beautiful, and Kate’s writing really shows us that. Arwens character has grown so much and this third installment really shows her become an entirely new version of herself, which was amazing to see. I also felt like the pacing of this book was a lot faster, which I enjoyed. It kept me on my toes which was fun! This book was also very emotional and kept me really invested from start to finish. This was definitely spicier, but also darker and more tense all around. I’m sad to see these characters go but am excited to see what Kate brings us in the future! Overall, I’d highly recommend to anyone who enjoyed the first two books, or anyone interested in starting the series- it’s absolutely worth the time invested!

Thank you so much to Kate, Berkley, & NetGalley for the arc! Being able to read the arcs from as early as ADoO has been an honor!

The conclusion to the sacred stones series is here!! The book picks up right where the last one left off with Arwen being held captive by the evil king, and no one knowing she is alive! While I enjoyed many aspects of this series, this final book fell a little flat for me. I wanted to feel more devastation at her being held hostage, but the most I felt was over the guard that was watching her. I feel like some aspects of this series/book were not explored enough, like Fredrick, Hart, Beth, Briar's coven, the final battle with the king. Everything felt sort of anti-climatic. It does give the sense that there could be two spin-off series in the works, but I would have liked some more things wrapped up in the final book.

As expected this was perfect. I love this world Kate has created. And I don’t know if there’s going to be another series or what but she both wrapped everything with a neat bow and left doors open to keep going if she is! It’s hard to talk about this kind of book without spoiling things! But just like the other it was so well paced and there was so much action and adventure and SO MANY TENDER MOMENTS. And not just between Arwen and Kane (although those are my favorite ones!!). This was the perfect conclusion, the ending came a little quicker than I was expecting but in a good way?? It didn’t feel rushed, I just for whatever reason wasn’t expecting it??

It really has everything that a good romantasy is. The world is so full and fleshed out and all of the characters are so well rounded and everything is connected and we get all that information without it ever feeling like too much! AND ALL THE LOVE!!! This was finally when Arwen and Kane got to flourish as a couple, they had been building up to this, and FINALLY!!

AS ALWAYS KANE IS EVERYTHING! The way he fought so hard to save Arwen. The way he LOVES HER. The way he loves his people and his kingdom is also so admirable!! Arwen is also once again everything to me! She ALSO fought so hard for EVERYTHING.

This was truly a wild ride and I cannot believe it’s over for me 😭 I can’t wait to get my hands on the physical book and reread the whole series in October!!

Thank you SO MUCH to Berkley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!!! I am so so GRATEFUL!!

I was blessed enough to receive an ARC for this, and thank god I did. After the cliff hanger from the previous book, I was left here with my own thoughts of how this was going to continue.
This is a beautiful ending to an enemies to lovers trilogy. The characters experience the five stages of grief, and then some as the story wastes no time diving back in. My only complaint is that I’ll need an update on the characters lives a few years after the ending, as I need more Griffin in my life.

4/5


Thank you, Kate and NetGalley for generously giving me an ARC of this book!

This was a perfect conclusion to a trilogy I unexpectedly liked. It wasn't as fast-paced as A Promise of Peridot, but every book has a different heartbeat. This final installment beautifully touched on love, grief, happiness, conflict, trials, and so much more. It had its own pace compared to the others but still did the storyline and character plots justice. Arwen and Kane's story developed beautifully and I hope to see some side characters story come to life one day.

I love Kate's descriptive writing combined with a more simple world and magical system. It was the perfect bite-sized romatasy book. I can't wait for everyone else to read it!

Until then,
Abigail

An amazing addition to this series! Loved it so much. The story line was addicting and in-put-downable. Wish this series would go on forever!

I really enjoyed A Reign of Rose as the final installment of the Sacred Stones trilogy.

I loved that it started off right where book 2 left us, and thought the story line was super interesting.

Getting Kane's perspective while she was captured was so powerful, and I truly felt his agony and anger. Then the twist with how he would be able to potentially defeat his father? So good! Arwen's perspective while she was imprisoned was interesting! I liked the 2 guards and how that played out, and the overall plot for her being there.

Once they were reunited, ugh! So good. I really loved this book and this trilogy overall, and am sad it is over! I really hope there will be a spinoff about Griffin and Mari because man that slow burn is slooowwwwwww.

The rest of the story was really interesting, I am glad we got to meet the Rose Queen, and I loved how that panned out. Her curse/issue was super messed up but also interesting, as well as the blood fae interactions. messed up but so interesting! I also would love to get a spin off novella or story about them and the leader for sure!! Why does he want the daughter??? I need to know, and a 20 years in the future spinoff about them would be super great.

The battle at the end was *chefs kiss*, I wouldn't have wanted it to go any other way - it was perfection. So much tension, detail, angst, and fear!

Overall, I loved this book and trilogy and would recommend it to everyone who loves romantasy! It has a great mix of fantasy and romance, and keeps it all interesting along the way.

I’m a bit torn on this one. The first two books are some of my all-time favorites, but this finale felt uneven at times. There were too many confusing side missions that wrapped up too quickly, leaving me wondering what the point was. Plus, there are a lot of unanswered questions—most importantly, why is this book called Reign of Rose?

That said, Kane and Arwen are so beautifully realized as characters that I can't help but feel satisfied. Their seaside ending was pitch-perfect.

First, I am just going to say that I don’t think I’m ready to say goodbye to these characters! From the first moment I read the ARC of Dawn of Onyx, I knew this book was special.
Something about the rich character development, the world building, and the selfless love that Kane and Arwen shared was so breathtakingly beautiful.

These characters have grown so much in these three books that I can only hope that Kate Golden gives the same love to our wonderful side characters! I would die for another set of books or even just a duology of Griffen and Mari’s relationship!

The things I love the most in this book were the loose ends she tied, but also the ones she unraveled for us to keep us wanting more! All the twists didn’t end with just Arwen and Kane which has me holding out hope for another set of sacred stones characters to reappear!

Kate Golden, you did a phenomenal job creating your first book all the way to the last in this series and I am so happy I got to be apart of this journey from beginning to end!

Spice: 2/5

I have enjoyed reading this trilogy so much. The first two books satisfied every romantasy read need I have. Reign of Rose was no different. It was a truly wonderful conclusion to the trilogy.

Picking up from Promise or Peridot’s cliff hanger was gut wrenching from the start. Kane’s devastation at believing Arwen dead and Arwen’s desperation to escape her captors is were both raw. The ensuing events were so well done and had me in tears multiple times.

Kate Golden does a good job of expressing the fear, anxiety, and dread of impending war and loss while also showing how to find joy and love in the midst of all that. The side characters are wonderful and the found family was beautifully done. The conclusion had me on the edge of seat but ended up being very satisfying. I’m very much hoping that some of the questions intentionally left unanswered at the end means that we might be getting more books from different POVs (WE NEED A GRIFFIN AND MARI BOOK). I’m so grateful to Kate Golden, Berkeley Publishing, and Kate Golden for allowing me to read this ARC.

Tropes:
🗡️ War
✨ Captivity
🗡️ Death
✨ Revenge
🗡️ Touch her and ☠️
✨ Dragons + more
🗡️ Magic

Can they save the realms and each other?!

Kane thinks she’s dead… Arwen is fighting for her life and both have the same goal in mind!

Lazarus is building a war to take over all! Kane and Arwen refuse to let this happen.

War and chaos continues! Can love conquer all and save Kane and Arwen from the dreadful fate of a life and a kingdom?!

With the help of those closest to them and an unexpected kingdom.. there just might be hope!

“𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘐 𝘢𝘮, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘐 𝘢𝘮. 𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴.”

💬I will always appreciate a series that only gets better as it continues! This is the third and final book in The Sacred Stone trilogy. This book delivered! I laughed, cried and cheered these characters on so hard! Kate did a phenomenal job ending such a tragically beautiful series.

Title: A Reign of Rose by Kate Golden
Genre: NA Fantasy
Pub Date: October 8, 2024
📖 496 pgs

💎 Savage King + Mad Queen
✨️ Dual POV
💎 Longing + Pining
✨️ Masquerade Ball
💎 Touch Them and 💀
✨️ Dragons, Witches + Fae
💎 Only One Bed

My Review:

First I want to say that I absolutely adore this trilogy. When I found out that it was a debut series, I was honestly speechless. The world building is great, the characters are well developed and the story is intriguing. Now...
A Reign of Rose was heartbreaking and beautiful. It's not often that I cry over side characters but the little group is so close knit I cried more than once. The end was perfect and I love how Golden wrapped everyone's story up with a nice bow. I wouldn't mind a novella featuring Mari and Griffin, if that could be possible?!

The Sacred Stones trilogy is a must read for my fantasy besties who love slow burn with increasing spice, an underdog FMC, found family, and beautiful morally grey men! 💕

Thank you so much NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the digital review copy ❣️

This was an interesting read! It really grabbed my attention and I really enjoyed reading it. The plot was good, the characters were also really good. There was a lot of great things about this book. I will say it did take me a little bit to get into the book but once I did I couldn’t stop reading it!

It just keeps getting better!! Full review to come. Happy about this third installment- loved the pacing.

This was such a spectacular conclusion to such a fantastic and romantic fantasy trilogy. The love story between our two main characters Arwen and Kane really blossomed in this story. We have such a high intense plot filled with such tender and raw moments. I love the found family aspect of this and how much these characters believe in redemption.

We’re left off with an intense cliffhanger and immediately dropped into this story two months later. The grief and longing we have to insure before our characters are given their happily ever after was worth every word this author wrote. She created such a vast world with so much depth to it. Her plot was fast paced but also making sure all the plot points from the series were answered in a way you feel satisfyed and completed at the end. I would have loved a ton of chapters at the end to see more what our characters have been through but I almost feel like we’re not yet done in this world and that the author left room to come back.

This book has such a good tale of living through every day even when grief threatens to strangle you, living with anxiety, finding a place you can call home in the most unlikely places and that every person deserves kindness and redemption. I definitely recommend this whole series to romantasy lovers as there’s so much tension, longing and just enough spice to keep you going but not to much where you feel the plot is pushed to the side.

Loved this trilogy and this concluding instalment! Kate Golden brought all the loose threads together in a satisfying conclusion. Great characters, solid world building, good pacing. I can’t wait to see what stories Golden chooses to tell next!

Absolutely glorious ending to a trilogy! Thank you NetGalley & Penguin Random House for giving me a copy to read!

The character growing in this novel is fantastic! Arwen is queen and Kane is just one of those guys you can't help but be obsessed with. The additional characters, their interactions with our mains are perfect chemistry. There is the one main villain, but having these extra ones within the storyline really made the adventure tense and fast paced. Lots of battle action. I loved being able to read the perspectives of Arwen and Kane.

One thing to mention, this book does have much more spice in it than the other two books. However, considering how Arwen and Kane have developed through this story, I think it's necessary to have to show just how much their bond has grown. It doesn't take up the story, just about two-three chapters, and then goes straight back into the task at hand.

Again, can't express how in love I am with this trilogy. Once it does come out in October, totally grabbing a copy.

I found that this book, much like the second book in the series had a good mix of politics, quests, romance and battles.

I’m curious if there will be a Mari and Griffin spinoff, as their little moments in this book really stole the show for me.

Overall, this book was a great conclusion to Arwen and Kane’s story and my fave out of the three books.