King of Death: Folk, Book 3

I will admit that reading the story, I was excited and reluctant, because I knew it would be the end of the series. I have loved both the first and second book, and I think of them fondly. This book had a lot more feel to it whereas the first book I would say, there was a lot more calm and peace while you were reading it. Yes, there were plot points and things of that nature but a lot of it took place in a cottage and not much happened day today. This book was much different. The pacing was different and things moved a lot faster. Also Ash’s journey and memories made me cry a lot throughout the series. And then because I’m already emotional when they talk more about Lonan, it was sad. I do get sentimental when I know a series that I love is coming to an end. I did like the last chapter. It didn’t feel like the characters lives ended, but that we were getting a glimpse in the midst of them living. I have read epilogues that tell you detail upon detail of how their lives are, and it may not always end the way that you as a reader wanted and sometimes that can be disturbing and bothersome. Whereas this was a very easy end to a wonderful series, I would highly recommend the series to anyone. I would also tell them that this takes place somewhere in the UK as it was not clear to me when I started reading the series where it took place. Lily Mayne has done a wonderful job and see myself rereading this series in the future.

I’m so thankful I was able to receive this as an ARC. This final installment of the Folk series was one Hell of an Emotional ride. Lily did an absolutely fantastic job wrapping up the series, and did not leave any loose ends. Both boys finally got their happy ending they deserved. It started on a journey of Ash losing his parents, and all the way to him becoming king of the seelie fae. He did not have the easiest time coming to terms with all that happened to him in Books 1& 2 (Ash needs some serious therapy). Along for the ride is Lonan (He need’s several hugs). He stared off as a largely unknown element in book 1. Becoming Ash’s lover as the book continues. It ends with him betraying Ash, Ash making a vow to forget Lonan, and Ash becoming Full Seelie Fae. Book 2 Lonan has to deal with Ash being unable to remember him. While Ash is trying to get his revenge on the Carlin and her sons. Leading to Ash rescuing Lonan from the Carlin bringing him onto seelie land to be safe. King of Death leads us into the final installment of Ash and Lonan’s Nightmare/Happy Ending Trial. There were quite a few bumps in the road (This is the understatement of the century). Ash is having a very difficult time adjusting to being the ruler of the Seelie even with the help of his brother Nua. He hasn’t had a time to properly process the emotional trauma he has endured during the past year or so in the Fae Realm. This leads him to make some very questionable choices with Lonan. Ash wants to keep…

As always the author is brilliant, amazing, captivating, and talented as all get out. She gets better and better with each book, which is saying a lot since her debut novel was nearly flawless. Getting to the wrap up of this book was perhaps a touch too long, driving the point of pain and suffering for longer than necessary to get the point across. The time between books means that you'll miss so much if you don't reread the previous books, and I really wish I had so I didn't feel quite so lost catching up with dangling plots and long forgotten characters. I was a little sorry that we didn't see certain things happen to the characters during their long fade to black happily ever after, but it was still a satisfying ending. I did think the final chapter was jarring as I couldn't remember the activity the MCs were reenacting but now that I'm done I don't feel the need to reread the series. I think thats my final thought. Take some advice and reread book 1 and 2 before 3 or you'll miss a lot and wish you had. This series was gut wrenching, maybe more than it was happy, and too painful to read again after knowing the ending. It was an amazing tale, I'm glad I read it, will recommend it even. But it hurt, and I'm glad it's over and ended as happy as possible.

OH BOY WHERE DO I BEGIN!!!!!! This might be a review for like, the entire series in general, so bare with me here as I spew all my thoughts in one big mess of a review. Lily Mayne has yet to fail at amazing me with her stories. I finished Monstrous and immediately jumped to Folk to satiate the craving for like, every aspect of her story-telling skills. I guess to start off with a "small" summary: Mortal Skin was an excellent start to the Folk series and introduced and laid out all the important stuff so well. I immediately adored Ash from the first page. I have to admit I got attached to him so quick and clutched my pearls during every event that happened to him. I just wanted to wrap him in a blanket and give him some warm tea and a hug because he DESERVED BETTER!! His growing relationship with Lonan was a saving grace and I ate every word shared between them like I was a prisoner getting my last meal. WHEW!! Their spice was absolutely great and I think it really showed Lonan's character and intentions since he couldn't verbalize his feelings immediately. Every 'I love you' scene had me foaming out the mouth. And boy, when that climax leading into the second book hit, I was a hot mess-- and probably not the good kind. Forbidden Vows was agonizing. Good, but agonizing. It was definitely important to the series, though, and not just angst for the fun of it. It was so incredibly necessary for both of their characters growth that thinking back, I couldn't have been mad…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 🌶️🌶️. This was an amazing co conclusion to the series. Jeez Lonan and Ash have my whole heart right now. They really went through it in this series. Especially in this book. I went into this series expecting some big battles of seelie vs unseelie with Lonan and Ash thrust in the middle. It was so different but still so good. 2 guys trapped in bad situations falling in love while working on their own issues. Plus all the fae lore was 👌🏽. Small spoiler but we all knew it was coming: the Carlin’s death was quick but so satisfying. I’m glad these two guys got their HEA. Now I need Lily to write something for Nua and Gillie cause I love them too.