The Fate of the Tearling
I found myself utterly captivated by Johansen’s final installment in the Tearling trilogy. The way she weaves together past and present, blending fantasy with dystopian elements, is simply masterful. Kelsea’s journey from naive princess to hardened queen tugged at my heartstrings, while the intricate plot kept me guessing until the very end. I couldn’t put it down, staying up way too late just to see how it all unfolded. A bittersweet but satisfying conclusion that left me both exhilarated and a little melancholy to say goodbye to these characters.