Okay, I really enjoyed this one.

First, the Celtic lore was SO well done. I always get a little nervous going into books that lean heavily into mythology or folklore because sometimes there’s just so much information thrown at you that I end up feeling completely lost. That wasn’t the case here at all. Everything felt natural, and I never felt like I was struggling to keep up. The whole setting had this really magical feeling to it that I absolutely loved.

I also really enjoyed Cu and Scáthach’s relationship. There was just something about their dynamic that worked for me, and I liked watching it develop throughout the story. The dialogue in general felt really genuine, too. It didn’t have that weird feeling of characters saying things just because the author needed them to say it to move the plot along. Their conversations actually felt like conversations between real people.

And honestly, even the slower parts worked for me. Obviously, I enjoyed the action scenes because who doesn’t love a good bit of chaos, but I never found myself thinking, “Okay, can we get back to the exciting stuff?” The quieter moments still felt like they had a purpose and gave the characters room to breathe.

Something I wasn’t expecting was how much I connected with some of the advice and words of wisdom throughout the book. I took note of a lot of these sections since they felt incredibly relevant to where I am in my own life right now, which made those moments hit a little harder.

I also really appreciated how trauma was handled. The story acknowledged what people go through without minimizing it or acting like everything is magically fixed afterward. The way the aftermath was portrayed, especially what victims can continue to face long after the initial trauma, felt thoughtful and respectful.

There were a couple things that didn’t quite work for me, though. The biggest one was the development of our FMC’s sister, Aife, and her motivations. That part felt a little rushed, almost like it was shoehorned in just to make the plot happen. I really wish we had gotten more of her backstory and a better understanding of why she did what she did because I think that would have made that whole storyline hit a lot harder.

The other thing that didn’t always sit right with me was how easily some of the issues were resolved. There were moments where the success just didn’t feel earned because certain conflicts seemed to resolve a little too easily. I wanted a bit more struggle or buildup before some of those resolutions.

Overall, though, the writing was really easy to fall into. I got pulled into the story pretty quickly, and once I was there, I didn’t really want to leave. The lore, the setting, the relationships, the magic, the emotional moments—it all came together really well for me.

Wow, just wow. How dare you leave us on that cliffhanger?!

Reading all three books back-to-back was such a treat. This series completely hooked me from start to finish, and I honestly couldn't put it down. The yearning? 10/10. The character dynamics? 10/10. The heists? An easy 10/10. This was just an incredibly fun ride.

One of my favorite parts of the series was Ada. She felt so genuinely human—flawed, emotional, determined, and incredibly relatable. It made it so easy to root for her every step of the way. Rian was the perfect foil to Ada, and their banter and interactions were some of my favorite moments in the books. Their chemistry and the push-and-pull between them made every scene they shared even better.

The heists and schemes constantly kept me on my toes. Every plan felt clever without being overcomplicated, and there were so many moments where I found myself wondering how everything was possibly going to come together. These books honestly feel like the blueprint for how to write an entertaining, high-stakes heist.

I desperately need more from this series because I am absolutely hooked. That ending left me reeling, and I can't wait to see what happens next.