Asteria's Reviews > Crown of Chaos

Rating: **4.8 stars**

An absolutely wild ride and this lengthy installment was worth the 4 days it took me to finish. Aria is without a doubt one of the best female leads out there, she isn't perfect and is frustrating at times but still everything about her leaves an impression.

"I hear the Nine Realms welcoming me as its rightful heir and offering me everything it is. I guess that gives me the advantage of the home team, correct? Listen to it sing for me, offering to crush anyone who stands in my way. It’s so pretty, isn’t it?” I tilted my head, hearing the whimpers of the people and the world seeking to destroy them at my behest.

We have Aria evolving into a far stronger and wiser person. I felt absolutely frustrated initially because of her choices but I guess with her sense of loyalty and care for her loved ones she needed a wake-up call and that was one heart-wrenching price she paid in ( btw the betrayal wasn't any surprise considering most had already guessed what was coming since the last installment). I am utterly impressed how with each installment, the author has shown Aria grow and evolve organically and not just her but Knox too.

It was a surprising but a good turn of events to see Knox on the suffering end of the relationship making efforts for her and feeling lost and desolate without her. The first 3 books we just saw most of the effort and struggle from Aria's side to make something out of their mate bond but this time it was Knox's turn to stew.

"I intend to prove to you that it’s you I want. If I have to spend the rest of our lives proving that to you, I will. I’ll fight to ensure you’re protected, even if it means going against the entire Nine Realms to make sure you’re safe. I’ll do whatever it takes to make you see that you’re worth fighting for. You’re my queen."

Also besides their love story moving towards a more meaningful and deep bond there was also a good chunk of progress from past secrets and conspiracies being unearthed to delving deeper into the origins of their existence and stepping up their game to save Nine realms.

Phew! Now waiting for the next installment with bated breath and hoping we don't have to wait for long!