The Rivaled Crown review

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“The rest of the kingdom will fall to their knees before you, Verena. But allow me to be the first.”

The final installment of The Veiled Kingdom series delivers an epic and emotional conclusion that ties together every secret, twist, and character arc in a truly satisfying way. From the first book, I was drawn into this world, and with each installment, the stakes grew higher. This book took everything that had been building and brought it to an intense and dramatic finale.

One of the strongest aspects of this book is the character development. Dacre and Verena’s journey—both individually and as a couple—was incredibly well-paced. Their dynamic felt natural yet intense, making their relationship all the more compelling. Additionally, side characters were given more depth and their own moments to shine, which added richness to the overall story.

Just when I thought I had pieced everything together after book two, this finale took me by surprise. The plot twists were executed brilliantly, keeping me fully engaged and eager to see how everything would unfold. The pacing was strong, though I did feel the ending wrapped up a little too quickly. However, that didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story as a whole.

This book also features some of my favorite fantasy romance tropes, all seamlessly woven into the plot:

• “Touch her and you’ll die”

• Enemies to lovers

• Fated mates

• A prophecy

• Found family

• Well-balanced spice

This was a gripping conclusion to a series that I’ve loved from the very beginning. If you’re a fan of high-stakes fantasy romance filled with tension, well-developed characters, and emotional depth, The Veiled Kingdomseries is absolutely worth reading.

A huge thank you to Holly Renne for the opportunity to read this book in advance!