The Evolution of Fae and Gods by Sawyer Bennett
Chronicles of the Veil #3

If you have not read books one and two of this series, I highly recommend you do so now before opening book three. This is definitely a series that must be read in order to be fully appreciated. In this book more information is gleaned, Carrick and Finley move their relationship up to the next level, and a whole lot happens that furthers the story and moves the characters toward what Fate has in store for them.

What I liked:
* Finley: strong, capable, sometimes makes dangerous immature choices, knows she wants Carrick and tells him so, is able to put her duty before her needs, is a good friend, is growing on many levels.
* Carrick: ancient but well preserved, a demi-god, gorgeous, brilliant, lethal, alpha, a good friend, loves deeply, intriguing.
* Zaid: a friend of Carrick’s that more is learned about him in this book with backstory that included meeting his father, I have a feeling there is even more to Zaid than has been revealed so far.
* Maddox and Lucien: “brothers” to Carrick, and also demi-gods – intriguing – wonder if they will each have a book of their own in the future.
* Myles and Rainey: best friends and roommates of Finley helping out where they can.
* Finding out, along with Finley, the magic and skills that she is learning to tap into.
* The world building and how it is progressing.
* The lighter moments that occurred from time to time - humor helps to break up intensity.
* The steamy moments scintillated and were in keeping with the story.
* Finding out more about Finley’s twin.
* Finding out more about Kymaris and her plots and plans.
* That so many in the story get along so well.
* Knowing that there will be two more books to look forward to
* Pondering what the prophecy may actually be, how the god/desses will impact the series…and what will happen next.

What I didn’t like:
* Kymaris: evil dark fae with a cunning ruthless plan that needs to be thwarted.
* What probably happened to Arwen in Faere.
* Knowing that a whole lot more evil shenanigans will happen before good (hopefully) overcomes evil.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read moore in this series? Definitely

Thank you to the author and InkslingerPR for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

Short Synopsis of books (so far):
Book 1: The Revelation of Light and Dark
An introduction to Finley, Carrick, the supporting characters, some of the mythology, and a hint at the potential/direction of the series.
Book 2: A Discovery of Secrets and Fate
Finley trains, difficulties arise, more information is shared, secrets are unearthed, the idea of fate is explored, relationships develop, a trip to Faere occurs.
Book 3: The Evolution of Fae and Gods
Finley keeps her skills up, her friends support her, more information is learned, Finley and Carrick move forward in their relationship, Carrick shares more of his past, the prophecy is still to be revealed, Finley begins to feel the weight of her purpose though unaware of what it might fully be.
Book 4: A Battle of Blood and Stone
Book 5: The Rise of Fortune and Fury ( )