This was a really solid final chapter to the Steel & Stone series. I absolutely loved getting to know more about the draconians and their history. AND THERE ARE DRAGONS! I thought it really helped to flesh out the world, especially the war that lead the Hades family to start eliminating the draconiam people. I really liked all the cameos from minor characters we've seen throughout the series, and also meeting some new ones. There was A LOT of action in this story that I thought worked well, and created some very high stakes. I found the story to drag a bit in the middle, but the heart and the characters kept the entire thing enjoyable. A fun conclusion to a great urban fantasy series. ( )

I absolutely adored this whole series and this book was a fantastic conclusion to it. I love the action, the world, and the characters. This was an amazing YA urban fantasy series.

So much happens in this book. Piper has a final standoff with the Sahar, ancient dragons are introduced and Ash has to fight for control of his soul against one of them. To top it all off you have the final standoff between the Draconians and Samael in Asphodel.

I enjoyed the ending and thought it was realistic and respectful and completely agreeable for two creatures with long lifespans. While I would have liked a little more concrete happiness for Ash and Piper, I respected the decision to give them a more realistic ending.

I was even more thrilled to find out that there will be another book in the Steel and Stone universe featuring Lyre...I would love to know more about him.

Overall this was a spectacular conclusion to what has been an amazing YA urban fantasy series. I am truly saddened by the fact that this series is over. Marie does an amazing job writing awesome action scenes and has created both an intriguing world and engaging characters that just suck you right into the story. I loved this series and will definitely check out future books by Annette Marie. This whole series is highly recommended and it is one that I plan on reading again at some point. ( )