Molten Dusk

This book, or the entire series is a perfect mix of ancient Norse mythology and our modern day world. I mean seeing the God of Thunder tumbling with a cellphone is actually pretty funny thing to see.
If you have not read the previous book this review might spoil some things for you, I highly recommend them.
This is the third and final book in The Norse Chronicles and it was bittersweet, epic and everything I hoped for.
But since this is the final book and it is hard to review it without spoiling too much, I will keep it short.
Everything we learned so far and everything that happened in previous book will come to a conclusion in this book, everything comes together and plays out pretty nicely.
I just wished being the last book it would have been a bit longer to avoid the little bit of a rushed feeling towards the end. That is my only minor complaint about this book, that we don’t get enough of it.
Solina still struggles with the revelation of Val and what he really was up to in the last book and really I was too. Val was one of my favorites and it really hit me hard.
But Solina does come to term with a lot of things in this books, and grows quite a bit. But don’t get me wrong she still has plenty of moments where she just runs out to save the world without thinking it through, which of course leads to bigger danger. She gives Thorin a run for his money in this book that is for sure. But I think that is just Solina and something that will never change.
I also really enjoyed that she has the chance to reunite with some familiar faces.

Thorin, he really shines in this book. We also get to see a lighter side of him, He opens up more and we learn more about him and his history. It is pretty clear how he feels about Solina and what he is willing to risk to keep her safe.

Skylar, I love this girl. I want her to be my best friend for life. She really is there for Solina and I adore the friendship they have.
Of course we see other familiar faces we learned to love throughout the series, some struggle and need to find a new foothold in this book.
We also gain some new allies… or do we? And of course we never really know who to trust anymore after the next book.
Over all this a great book with lots of action, humor and some romance and some pretty awesome twists that will make you dizzy. But the ending will leave you really satisfied even when you know you will miss some of your favorite characters with the end if this series.
I rate it 5★

Molten Dusk, The Norse Chronicles: Book 3, Karissa Laurel

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre:  Romance, Sci-fi and Fantasy

A fabulous finish, with the tension and excitement ramped up right to the end.
This isn't one of those reads where you can jump in part way through - you need to start at the beginning or you'll have no idea whats happening. Its not a run-of-the-mill paranormal, but one which takes on Norse legends and weaves them and the characters into modern day life.
Its so different from most current paranormal offerings and a real treat to read. The romance part is very muted so if you don't like romance in your reads don't be put off, its a small part. Personally I love it so long as the story is strong, but I also like reads such as this where romance takes a back seat.
In fact although its clear how Solina and Thorin feel about each other she's still fence sitting, worrying about that Immortal God v Human paradox. She's a fiery Star though herself, literally, so not quite just a human....

Helen and Skoll are still a danger and threatening the second Ragnarok. Baldur now has Nina, but she's struggling with trying to remember her previous incarnations and with his feelings.
He's less of a wimp in this book - maybe unfair I titled him that in book two but he really did cop out of helping his freinds, saving the world stuff - then again seeing the person you love die time after time after time and trying to find them each re-incarnation must affect one's mind and priorities.
Val and the Ravens are still a danger, with them knowing a Thought soon as it takes form and being on Helen's side, but how can Solina and co plan anything without thinking - tough one but aid comes from an unexpected quarter. Can it be trusted though?
There's still the doubts about the Valkyries Solina has too, she's not sure if there's loyalty there or whether they are playing some long game. She knows Skyla is true but doesn't know about the others. 
Helen seems to be one step ahead all the while and she's making things pretty tough for them, trouble is they have to treat each threat as real even though they know that she's possibly double bluffing them, and while they fight one threat she's planning another.
Its real down to the wire stuff this time, and both sides are pretty equal. 

I love the characters here, love that the women are all pretty strong. Thor - well, I adore him. I've a soft spot for the Ravens too. All these characters have been through so much over the long years, so many battles, so many tragedies.
When Thor talks about his life and family I found it very emotional, and I adore the way he is so in love with Solina, so protective and yet respects her and doesn't try to stop her from venturing into danger when he knows she needs to do it. 

It's another fabulous read, and the ending is perfect.
Its a fantasy read for Thinking readers, those who want more than the weak story wrapped around a hot romance, that's sadly so much of the current best sellers lists.
Its story you'll want to re-read, certainly now I'm planning a back to back read of all three parts. 

Stars: five, fantastic ending to an amazing trilogy.

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