Ruthless Ends

The Marionettes, Book 4

By: Katie Wismer

Narrated by: Stefanie Kay

How far into the dark would you go for justice…or revenge?

Betrayed by allies and aided by enemies, Valerie Darkmore’s life has twisted into something she no longer recognizes. It’s time to decide where her loyalty lies, and what—or who—she’s willing to sacrifice to save the people she loves.

Her blood magic has been kept on a tight leash since her initiation, but no more. The cities are drenched in blood, old family secrets are revealed, and with evil staring her in the face from both sides, Valerie will make a choice that rocks their world to its core.

The only remaining question is, who will be left standing when she does?

Ruthless Ends is the fourth book in the dark fantasy romance series, The Marionettes.

©2023 Katie Wismer (P)2023 Ahimsa Press

The final Installment

This has been the final installment of the Marionettes series. This has been a ride! Overall i did love the story and feel Stefanie Kay was the perfect narrator. I did feel this last book as a tad rushed with certain aspects of this book coming out of left field. Things were introduced that did not play a huge role in the development of the story and almost felt like filler to make it a bit longer. Maybe if these were explored a bit more in earlier books it would have had a greater impact. Overall i would 100% reread this and definitely recommend to friends. The story wrapped up nicely in a way that made sense. I definitely hope there is some spinoffs for some couples that developed in this book.

Incredible end to this amazing series!

Wow! This book is so well done! This is everything you can ask for in a final book in an awesome series. So much happens and this is just as action, character and plot driven as the previous ones. And it all wraps up this series in the most satisfying way. Highly recommend!

Delivers a Satisfying Conclusion

Ruthless Ends, the final installment in The Marionettes series, delivers a satisfying conclusion to Valerie's journey, although it wasn't my personal favorite. Valerie can be a bit frustrating at times, with her tendency to wallow in self-pity. I found myself wanting to shake her and tell her to get a grip and take charge of her situation.

While the series overall is a captivating blend of dark fantasy and romance, this book felt slightly less compared to its predecessors. Despite this minor criticism, the plot remains intriguing with enough twists and turns to keep you hooked.

Fans of the series will undoubtedly appreciate the closure "Ruthless Ends" provides, tying up loose ends and offering a glimpse into the future for these beloved characters. Even with its minor flaws, I wholeheartedly recommend the entire Marionettes series for anyone seeking a captivating dark fantasy adventure.

Good listening

I really enjoyed this series. The characters and story were interesting and kept me wanting more. There is some spicy parts that I really enjoyed as well. Overall I thought a well written book.

All Good Things Must Come To An End

Good end to a great series. But all good things must find their end. Loved the dream about midway through.