What a great end to a fantastic series! Abigail Owen built an amazing world and created such strong characters. I’m so sad to say goodbye to this series. This book kept pace with the momentum set by the previous two books and I finished it very quickly. I’m so grateful for the chance to read an advance copy of this book electronically and will definitely be purchasing my shelf trophy to complete my set!

I really loved how mature love was portrayed here across all the various relationships, not just the romantic one between Meren and Reven, though especially that one. The way the tables turned and Meren now has to carefully monitor herself to keep control of the Shadows Reven gave to her at the end of The Stolen Throne allows her a deeper understanding of her bondmate. The patience and understanding she shows in the face of hurt and grief are also such a great example of what it means to love someone. Vos and Tziah, Cain and Meren, Horus and Meren, even Pella and Meren, all of these relationships are such a beautiful example of love for the family you make.

There were moments that made me laugh out loud and ones that absolutely ripped out my heart. There were slow moments to balance out the tense moments that kept me on the edge of my seat and Heaven help anyone who dared interrupt my reading in them. There was action, adventure, and side-quests. There was angst, tension, and again love. I can’t say too much here without giving the plot away, but suffice it to say I loved being in Meren‘s head while she navigated the romantic conflict with Reven in this book. I also want to say that this book just cements Reven as one of my favorite book boyfriends. I would really have liked to have his perspective more than the small amount we got toward the beginning of the book but I think it was intentional. I have my theories as to why but I still am curious as to the author’s reasons.

What kept me from giving it 5 stars was one of the reveals felt out of left field while the showdown with Eidolon was rather underwhelming, plus conflict with another antagonist left me with many questions after it was resolved.

Still, I really loved the characters and relationships, the world-building was as amazing as ever, and I really hope Pella gets a spin-off. Please, please, pretty please!

If you enjoyed the first two books, you’ll enjoy this one as well. If you haven’t read this series and enjoy a good Romantasy, you’ll enjoy this series!

Thank you for the ARC I really wanted to read this book to complete the serties and | was very happy to see the e-mail. I truly appreciate it.

The actual rating for the book is 3.5 but I rounded it up to 4 since I did enjoy the series as a whole a lot. I was very excited to see everything happening and some questions I had being answered. I feel the book completed very well in a good place and I dont feel like some things should be different.

I went back and re read my reviews about the previous books so I can give a rating about te series as a whole and I found myself having the same issue as the second book. Even though the chapters are small and manageble the book still feels long. And even though there are things happening and secrets revealed and questions answered it still gae that too much is going on feeling.

At the end of tyhe day I still recomend the series since I did enjoy it. And the beautiful covers are a good plus.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing LLC, Abigail Owen and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.

Wow! I loved the conclusion to this book series. It did not disappoint. It was a satisfying end and will leave fans, satisfied, and yearning for more.

thank you, NetGalley, and the publisher for a digital copy of this book for my honest opinion

Oh my heart! This was a fantastic ending to the Dominions series but my heart felt every loss that happened to get there. This book actually left me wanting more and I call that a successful series. I think it ended well. The author took me on a fun and sometimes nail biting journey in a fantasy world I could actually envision as I read through this series. I highly recommend it for fantasy lovers.

4.5/5
Truly an amazing ending to this series. The conclusion is what is wanted to play on heart strings you root for the hero'6s and get the epic battle that we have waited for in the last 2 books. The way the characters are created I was sucked into the story and anything happening I felt for them emotionally. Meren is a truly wonderful FMC to follow that confronts her flaws and her inner demons and the other characters are amazing as well. the reason is it not 5 stars it has my most hated trope and although done pretty decently it was really hard for me to get through some parts. Other than that, one of the better mature YA series I have read in a while. Absolutely enjoyed the crap out of this!
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the opportunity to read this e-arc! This is my honest opinion.

This book was worth the wait. The Shadows Rule All was simply FANTASTIC! The story took me on an emotional roller coaster ride, but it was worth every emotion I felt. I don't want to give anything away but the characters in this story went through it but no matter what I could not get enough of Reven and Meren, but also Cain, Pella, Vos, Horos, Tziah, Hakan, Tabra and Bene. The chemistry between Reven and Meren was even more intense in this story because of what they went through, but to be honest the whole story was intense, interesting, action packed, emotional, funny and heartbreaking but there's also betrayal, revenge, destruction, memory loss, deaths, redemption, steamy scenes and love. When it came to the battle with Eidolon, so many other characters came into play as the goddesses from the beginning have come out to battle and revenge is the main motivation. There were so many unexpected surprises that I never saw coming and I will say that when it came to the battle scenes and the character's I loved, it hit hard when they were lost. Yes, this book had me in tears and the ending was perfect and definitely heartfelt. This conclusion was everything I needed and more and it's a series I can read over and over because it's worth the tears again. This is a series I will happily be recommending to my book loving friends as this whole series was AMAZING!

This book is a beautiful conclusion to such an incredible series. I absolutely loved it! It took me on a wild ride that had me on the edge of my seat. There was a lot of amazing action with twists and turns that had me wondering what would happen next. This book managed to rip my heart to shreds and then stitch it back together and I enjoyed every second of it. It's just so heartbreakingly beautiful. But everything came together perfectly in the end. And all was wrapped up very nicely. I highly recommend this book and the entire Dominions series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for allowing me to read this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

Meren and Reven are back in the final book of the trilogy, still trying to stop Eidolon and save their kingdom. The hunt for the goddess's amulets continues, and we get to travel all across the kingdom in search of the final pieces to take Eidolon down.

I didn't think this book was going to make me cry, but it got me. I was dying to know if Meren was going to get Reven back, and I've loved their journey together since the first book. I also enjoyed following the side characters (Pella, Tziah, Cain, Vos, Hakan) and getting to see how their individual storylines played out, even though some made me cry.

This book didn't feel as fast-paced as the first two books, but was definitely worth it to find out what happened. I'll definitely be recommending the series!

The fight continues in this conclusion between the queens of Aryd and the evil King Eiodolon, whose end game is much more devastating then everyone knew. Meren and her allies must save the kingdoms from the evil that could be unleashed, but they must go on a journey to find the missing pieces of a Goddess to possibly have a chance, other wise Eiodolon will remake the world into his own vision. Death, love, and betrayal all play a role in this action packed novel, where nothing is as it seems and the enemy is always lurking. Meren will have to look deep inside herself to fight the shadows that plague her to save everyone she loves. But, she needs the help of her twin sister, for it was twins who sealed the Goddesses the first time, and only they can reverse what has been done. Meren and Tabra must learn about there powers and how to use to them before it is too late, otherwise everything they have been fighting for will be for nothing. An interesting read, but there were some slow moments in the novel. I received this novel from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Shadows Rule All unquestionably and completely obliterated my heart with its tender hope, consuming determination, and unrelenting love. While the previous book in this series broke my heart, this one ensured that there was nothing left of it. When you put your heart, mind, and soul into fighting for your very life and existence, you have nothing left except to hold fast to your faith and hope. Those are two things that will see you through any and every circumstance. They will fly you through the wilderness and see you through any trial. Even in the midst of hell itself, they will carry you to the end kicking and screaming if need be. Never underestimate the power and reach of faith and hope even when they seem like nothing compared to your circumstances.

Meren knows that the time to hold fast and fight with everything she is has finally arrived. No longer able to see past the oppression of the darkness closing in on her, she forces herself to become the driving force of the last chance effort to fight for her life, the lives of her friends, and her world. Above all, she will give her life for what she loves and who she loves no matter the cost. When your heart is no more, there is nothing left but determination, and she is ready to end this fight come hell or high water.

Watching Meren in this last part of her journey, I cannot express in words how much agony I went through walking in her footsteps. If you have read a book that completely shreds your heart, you will understand that nothing quite compares to the visceral pain of devastating loss and the forced removal of love from a life. Nothing will destroy a person faster or more efficiently then ripping the person they love and cherish the most from their grasp. It's like watching a wild storm knowing you can do nothing to tame it power, stop its destruction, or change its course. You are as powerful as a feather in the unforgiving wind, so when I see Meren continue to fight even after her unthinkable devastation, I am encouraged that the human spirit cannot be extinguished by pain or fear. It is made of tougher stuff but only if we allow it to shine and live in a world that has lost its color and brilliance.

Abigail Owen never disappoints when she writes a story. She pour every part of her heart into her astounding characters and their ingeniously lush worlds. Words are never wasted and purposes aren't squandered while we watch the wondrous evolution of the journey set before our eyes. Like watching a breathtaking flower unfold before us, we are gifted with watching marvelous character growth and good win over evil in a battle that will leave nothing unchanged. This is storytelling at it finest and truest! I dare you to read this trilogy and not come out unchanged and reborn.

I love Meren as the FMC. She's fierce in all the ways I hope for all the FMCs.

Our favorite characters are back in book 3. More adventures and most importantly more Reven.

I have loved Meren and Reven since they first met in The Liar's Crown. I knew the last book was going to put me, the reader, through the ringer but I didn't expect Meren to go through one as well.

There's a ton of angst, a lot of fighting and anger, and then the rug gets pulled out. The author finishes this series with a bang, I just didn't expect to find myself an emotional mess when I got to the end.

I'm going to miss Meren and Reven, but I'll be placing this series on my re-read list

The Shadows Rule All. Yeah they do. They've been at the center from the beginning. And now we see them in full force.

The story picks up after the events in The Stolen Throne although some small period of time has passed. Our characters are ready to fight.

At first I was thrown off. It took a while to get into the flow of things as the characters' plans took shape.

As usual, I'm amazed by the imagination of Abigail Owen. The scenarios, magic, the beauty and harshness of their world, and creatures she comes up with are a sight to behold and a joy to read about.

The Shadows Rule All is darker and bloodier than the first two books. There are so many situations where I feared for my favorites. I was on the edge of my seat wondering how they would come out the other side. Because the characters are in constant peril and on the move I feel like I missed out on some time with them. Tabra plays a bigger role and I didn't always like her. Nor did I agree with everything Meren did.

There is plenty of angst with Reven and Meren's situation, but I expected to feel it more than I did. I'm not entirely happy with their story this time around.

I can't say how I feel about the ending without spoilers but the journey there is action packed, especially in the second half. Eidolon was a bit of a letdown for me and I feel like I'm missing closure on some things. I'm sad it's done. The Shadows Rule All is a fitting end to a wonderful story.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing for the chance to read.

Very epic conclusion in The Dominions series. To best enjoy the story, it's better to read all 3 books in order. This book was a page turner for many reasons - secrets unveiled, epic battle scenes....very robust story and wrapped up the series very well. If you've read the series, you'll be very pleased with the way it is concluded.

Fantastic conclusion to this epic trilogy

I loved the conclusion to this trilogy. This book was definitely a stay up too late, cannot put it down, it should get more than 5 stars kind of book. I fell head first into the story and was equally desperate to read it all at once and also to savor it and make it last. The amount of creativity, imagination, and world building this author weaves into the story is unbelievable. The story is a perfect balance of exhilarating adventure, nail biting danger, palpable tension, unexpected twists, deep emotions and soul touching romance. Expect a twist windy roller coaster of a story from the first page to the last because instead of a slow ratcheting up of the danger and suspense, this final part of the story starts with intensity and just never lets up. The book picked up right where the last book left off. Meren and her small army of powerful allies are trying to collect the final goddess amulet, figuring out how to release Reven who is still trapped inside of Eidolon, continuing to try to thwart the plans of evil Eidolon, all while the shadows are still trapped inside of Meren and Tyndra continues to creep into the other dominions. There is a lot going on but the multilayered plot lines easily flow together. The world building was superb, drawing from the other books and weaving in new threads as the story progresses and dominions are visited and a few new characters are introduced. The story includes all the goodness that you’d expect from this genre - fighting, dangerous situations, end of the world scenarios, paranormal creatures, evil entities, henchmen, loyal friends and family, tragic back stories, mystical coincidences, snark, mystery, secrets, betrayal, revelations, and laughs. I especially love that Meren’s character, despite her unique overwhelming powers, how the rest of the world views her and the overwhelming task she has taken on, is still kind, self-deprecating, modest, reluctant, and at times resentful which makes her a very likeable and relatable hero. While this is a YA fantasy, is also a deeply emotional book. At its heart, it’s a story of damaged and bruised but not broken people who continue to find their way by owning their choices, recognizing their scars, finding their strength, embracing life, and deciding to answer the call to do what is right, even when it is hard. Since this is the last book in a trilogy, to get the full depth and breadth of the story, you need to read all the books. But do not worry reading every page is worth it.

What an explosive ending to such an addicting series. Like book two, our characters are being put through the worst of the worst. Fortunately, it was all wrapped up nicely. I will miss this world. It has been about a year since I read book two. I always fear when waiting for a next book in a series that I will forget important details, luckily that wasn’t the case with this book. The beginning of the book gives little reminders of important world building aspects and previous events, while building on the next story arc. I so appreciated that the author did this. It made it easier to sink right back into the story. One thing I love about this series is how detailed the world is. Though there is so much to the world the author built, this story never drags. Every book is incredibly fast paced and addictive. I was able to finish over 500 pages in two days. I refused to put it down. This series, especially this final book, has such a good balance of fantasy and romance. As someone who hasn’t had much luck with the romantasy genre, I can confidently say that this is one of the only books/series that has worked for me. Yes, the romance is important and plays a big role in the story, but there is so much more at stake with politics and magic. Most of the time this book had me STRESSED for the characters, but thank god I was able to breathe by the end. I can’t wait to read more from Abigail Owen!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

This book should be at the very top.of everyone's to be read list!!

Abigail Owen had outdone herself!

Another number one best seller for sure!

Highly .highly recommen!