Lady of Doom and Devotion

Rites of Possession, Book 4

By: Eva Chase

Narrated by: Michelle Sparks, Jason Clarke

Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

We can't let the wild win.

Despite everything I've done, my kingdom is falling apart. To overturn the murderous sorcerers determined to remake the realm into something wild and cruel, we must rely an unexpected heir to the throne.

But the first fault lines started dividing our country centuries ago. We can't reach toward the past for absolution.

The men I love and the allies we've gathered will have to build a new future. And I'd sacrifice anything to know I've finally set things right... even my hard-won happiness.

It's time to find out whether I'm worthy of staying in this world I've fought so desperately to save.

*Lady of Doom and Devotion is the fourth and final book in a new fantasy romance series full of forbidden magic, impossible love, hot damaged men, and a rebellious heroine who's so much more than she imagines.*

©2024 Eva Chase (P)2024 Eva Chase

Lady of Doom and Devotion

Lady of Doom and Devotion by Eva Chase is the final instalment in an exciting why-choose fantasy romance and brings to close the Rites of Possession series. The story picks up from where the earlier book left off with Ivy in the clutches of the leader of The Order of the Wild.

Eva's books are always so well-written and narrated that if you close your eyes whilst listening you are there with the characters able to see and feel everything they do! I was hooked throughout this entire series, annoyed as each book finished knowing I had to wait for the next one to be published. The characters are all well-drawn and interesting and I enjoyed getting to know each of the guys Stavros, Casimir, Rheave, Aleksi and just like Ivy I would have found it impossible to choose between them, each brought something different to the table. Ivy of course didn't have to choose and I love how they all blended into one perfect unit and how supportive the four very different men were of each other and Ivy. I like that we get to hear their points of view throughout the book. It enabled me to get to know each of them and brought them and the story to life.

This is a non-spoiler review so I'm not going to reveal any of the plot but what I will say is that I enjoyed the story very much and found myself immersed in the action and intrigue woven through the plot. The love shared by Ivy and the guys shines through and the narration by Michelle Sparks and Jason Clarke brought every character to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I am excited that there is to be a spin-off series, The Royal Spares and look forward very much to listening to the first book A Game of Veils, the eBook is to be released in September 2024 and I hope that audio version is available soon after.

I would recommend this series to all fans of fantasy why choose romance and slow-burn romance.

loved

I have enjoyed this series from the start and this book wraps up this story that will have you hooked right from the beginning.

Lady of Doom and Devotion

Stavros (General, retired, missing hand), Ivy (Riven:super powerful with use of that power can drive her mad), Julita (Riding along in Ivy’s head), Casimir (gives pleasure for clients), Alek (scholar), Rheave (Damon in human body)

This one picks up where the last book left off. SPOILERS AHEAD. Ivy is taken by some Scroge sorcerer’s, when she is forced to do horrible things. The guys are searching for her when they find the children of the king and queen. I can’t say more without giving too much away to be honest. It goes fast paced from there.

I really enjoyed this series by Eva Chase. I’m also looking forward to spin off series. The narration for this was also really good. Jason Clarke (LOVE HIS VOICE) and Michelle Sparks did an amazing job for this. These two meshed well together, my only wish was that this was duet narration. That would have elevated this series so much. Not saying the books weren’t good but I’ve been spoiled with other audiobooks that do it and it elevates it to a whole nother level. I WAITED for the audiobook to come out before I finished this story. I didn’t want to read it without Jason and Michelle narrating it for me. I did the other audiobooks for this series so I needed to do this story, characters, author, and narrators justice by waiting for the audiobook. I’m a patient girl.

Why Choose Fantasy Romance

Lady of Doom and Devotion by Eva Chase is a why choose fantasy romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Michelle Sparks and Jason Clarke. This is the fourth and final book in the Rites of Possession series.

I absolutely love Eva's books! She did an amazing job keeping me hooked through this entire series. I really enjoyed getting Ivy, Stavros, Casimir, Rheave and Aleksi's points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

Jason and Michelle did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I am so excited for the spin off series The Royal Spares. I can't wait for the first book A Game of Veils to be released on September 10, 2024.

I would recommend this series if you're looking for a fantasy romance, slow burn romance, or why choose romance.

Epic ending

Overall Thoughts: There is so much you learn and get clarity on in the book, and it is a really nice way of putting a bow on this series. Everything comes together, and as always, Eva gives you a HEA. This was my first romantasy series by Eva, and while it wasn’t my favorite series by her, it was the best written of all her series I’ve listened to so far. Michelle does an emailing job bringing Ivy to life, and I don’t even have to say how talented Jason Clarke was as all of Ivy’s men.

Narration: Dual narration, first-person present tense, multiple-POV with a multiple flashbacks

Tropes: friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, secret life, academy, grumpy/sunshine, reverse harem, noble and commoner, military, fighting to save the world, fantasy

Overall: 4

Spice: 3

Humor: 1

Drama: 4

Darkness: 2

This picks up where book 3 left off, and there will be spoilers if you have not read/listened to the first 3 books in the series. Ivy is a fighter and when she finds out what she was taken, she does everything in her power to stop it, if for not other reason that to prove to herself she can.

When her men find her, they find out they have a new challenge. Not only do they need to defeat the Order of the Wild, who are moving closer and closer to their goal of controlling the country, but now they must directly protect the royal family.

By gathering all the people they can, who want to take down the Order of the Wild, a plan comes together that will prove to everyone who the true ruler is. A long-forgotten tradition will help determine the future of the country, and Ivy will stop at nothing to make sure the best person takes the crown.