5 Stars!
Synopsis: The trilogy’s final instalment. Ren, Arenza, Renata, The Rose, Grey, The Rook, Vargo, and the power of the primordials. It all comes together…or falls apart.
CW/TW: Death/Murder/Sacrifice/Violence/Racism/Abuse/others may be present.
Rep: Queernormative world | Queer/Bi/Sapphic/Lesbian side characters.
Previous Books in series: Book Review: The Mask Of Mirrors (Rook And Rose #1), by M. A. Carrick | Book Review: The Liar’s Knot (Rook & Rose #2), by M.A. Carrick
The Labyrinth’s Heart by MA Carrick is an absolutely amazing and satisfying conclusion to a magical and gorgeous trilogy. As this is the conclusion to a series I will keep this review short to avoid spoilers!
MA Carrick has crafted a satisfying and beautiful conclusion to what has been an utterly absorbing, emotional and captivating series. This finale continues to capture the what is at the absolute heart of this story (family) and does so in the best way possible amidst a compelling and twisty plot.
With Ren, Vargo and Grey on a mission to stop the ominous power corrupting their home, they struggle with who they can trust. And a new arrival makes things harder for Renata, who is already balancing several Masks. As the trio dedicate themselves to their mission, we get a compelling story of truth, lies, and secrets coming together to break and make bonds between characters. I absolutely loved the plot, the magic, the story, every element was engaging and compelling. The twists and turns, betrayals and new allies, to the multiple plots working to create explosive reveals. Everything came together so beautifully and we get some very satisfying conclusions that your heart will love.
Again, MA Carrick manages to whisk you away with their intense magic, we are now thoroughly embedded in this world and yet we are still learning more. Pattern continues to mesmerise us and play a crucial role, cultures clash and shine with their traditions, and family continues to be the heart and soul of the story. I adore the magic in this series, from pattern, to numinatra, to the Dream world and the Zylen, everything is so meticulously crafted and intertwines so well that you cannot help but marvel at the magical world the authors have created.
As I have said, family is at the heart and soul of this story, especially found and chosen family. Undeniably, this means that the characters truly make this book shine. It was an absolute delight to see the characters growth and progression in this book. I don’t want to spoil anything but the characters really do grow and shine and get endings they deserve and I loved it. Ren, Grey and Vargo all get endings that perfectly suited their characters and the relationships between them all become something much more. Our side characters also get endings that work well with the people they have become. I so badly want to tell you some of what happens but Spoilers! So I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!
Overall, The Labyrinth’s Heart by MA Carrick is a heartfelt and stunning conclusion to a gorgeous series, one that truly shines a light on characters we have come to love and illuminates the importance of family – be it found, chosen or blood. All of this occurs against a backdrop of mesmerising magic. This is a series I won’t forget.
*I received an eARC from Orbit Books via #Netgalley in exchange for an honest review – thank you!*
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