My last read is wrapping up the Elven Worlds trilogy, but also makes it clear that there are more stories to follow.

After the battle at the end of the second book, the situation has turned sour. The elves have captured Arzen’s main advisor, but had two of the Shirán captured in the process, one of whom was always a controversial figure. The human fortress had fallen into Arzen’s hands, but the situation isn’t as clear as it would seem – even the humans are divided on whether to accept immortality – coming at the cost of their freedom and culture – or to reject, though Arzen is trying to eliminate any resistance.

Meanwhile, the elves are dealing with their own losses as well as trying to figure out a plan to free their captives. Especially as one of them, the ill-mannered Ezrah, is among them, and they fear he might be willing to join Arzen if the price is high enough.

Just like the first book, there’s a lot of focus on the internal struggle. So, the book goes quite deep into Ezrah, as well as the human princess pondering her choice to betray her father and only afterwards realizing the cost, and, of course, several prominent Shirán and the characters around them. As was hinted in the first two books, Feldar’s wife and son also finally make an appearance, with their own fears and regrets to overcome.

Thus, by the time the story heads towards the exchange of prisoners – which both sides plan to use for their own gain – the book is almost at the end. As expected, the situation goes poorly, but turns out well enough with a bit of luck, making it clear that while it is a victory, things probably aren’t over yet.

---

Read date: 25.10.-1.11.2025
Published: 26.3.2024
Goodreads/Amazon rating: 4,7/4,7
My rating: 90%
Length: 420 pages (Kindle edition)
My highlights

---

In conclusion, I found this series to be a good fit for the gloomier days of autumn, with a focus on the inner struggle, though I admit I expected a bit more action. But it works well, and I will return to this universe sooner or later.