Thank you so much to the publisher for an early access copy for an honest review!

Is this the best book of 2022?

YES! The answer is most definitely yes!

This book picks up directly after the events of the gilded cage and is an absolutely wild ride from start to finish.

I loved the emotional journey all the characters go on and the levels of anxiety I had during certain scenes had me glued to my iPad for the whole experience.

This is by far my favourite book that Lynette Noni has published!

5 FUCKING STARS!!!!!

I just DEVOURED this masterpiece of a book in one sitting and my head is still reeling over how epic it was! Honestly I did not think I could fall in love with these characters and this world more but Noni has just battered me with her torturous and marvellous book (am I gushing too much lol).

I'm going to save my full detailed review for my blog after publication, so I'll keep this one to the point. The quest, the betrayals, the longing gazes and the words unsaid - everything about this plot was designed to rip my heart to shreds and heal it whole again with Kiva's power. My only complaint is that this series is now over, however shall I go on (flops dramatically on the floor)

Needless to say, this trilogy is brilliant and everyone should read it ASAP!

I’m gutted that this is the end but it was ended beautifully and Lynette did an amazing job writing this book. This has been one of my most anticipated reads of 2022 and it did not disappoint!!

At times I wanted to smash Kiva and Jarens heads together and other times I wanted Jaren to make her suffer even more. The twists in this story are unmatched and just when you think you’ve got it figured out something happens and you’re left astounded once more.

I love the world Lynette has built here and this trilogy is definitely one I will be recommending for a long time to come. Thank you for writing this and releasing during a time where we all needed an escape from our own prisons!!

A fantastic conclusion to one of my all time favourite fantasy series!

Nothing could have prepared me for how amazing this book was. After the way book two ended with Kiva ending up in Zalindov again, I was so scared to find out what would happen to her in this book. Kiva goes through a lot of bad things in this book but she handles them with the determination and strength that make her such an incredible heroine.

There were lots of new faces in this book but also a few old ones. Cresta plays a very important part and I was shocked when she quickly became one of my favourite characters. Jaren, whilst hurt from Kiva's betrayal, is still very much in love with her and I loved how their relationship eventually blosomed once again.

The Blood Traitor is definitely my favourite book by Lynette Noni. I loved the high stakes quest, the dynamics between the characters and the plot twists that never failed to surprise me. I'm so sad that this series is over and I will definitely be rereading it over and over again in the years to come.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Blood Traitor is the final book in The Prison Healer trilogy and was perfect. I love these characters so much, the growth of Kiva throughout this book and the whole series is incredible. It's not just her though, all the characters have their ups and downs, the relationships are complicated and there are some new characters we meet for the first time that have become new favourites!

The writing is also incredible, the way the story flows and the plot twists!! I couldn't put it down! We see more of the other kingdoms, and they are described so vividly, the world building continued to be perfect! I've used the word perfect a lot but this while series genuinely is perfect. Each one of the books I read in a couple days and was immediately desperate for the next. I felt all the emotions and cried at so many moments, if you haven't picked this one up yet, you definitely should!

The Blood Traitor
Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Lynette Noni
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was so excited to be approved for this ARC, I have loved this trilogy from the very first book. The characters continuously developed, along with their relationships with each other, but it's also very plot driven, which I loved.

At times I wanted to bang Jarden's and Kiva's heads together and give them both a shake to knock some sense into them. I'll admit I cried many times, as I have in the previous two books 😂.

The plot twists, the scheming, the betrayal were all brilliant and I finished this book in about 7 hours. I'd give more stars if I could.

And yes, whilst I adored this book, I am sad that this trilogy is now complete and finished but The Prison Healer Trilogy has definitely been added to my comfort reads list because I know for sure that I'll be reading these again and again.

Huge thank you to @Lynettenoni, @netgalley and @hodderbooks for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The Blood Traitor is probably one of my most highly anticipated reads of the year and good Lord, this book did not disappoint! My heart's been hurting knowing the desperate state that Kiva was left in at the end of the Gilded cage and I've been on tenterhooks worrying about how she was going to cope!

Straightaway, we're plunged back into the savage Zalindov prison, where things have never been worse for Kiva. The action and the twists just keep coming, I was congratulating myself for working out one twist only to be slapped in the face with the rest of those twists that I never saw coming!

Kiva grows so much during the course of this novel. She wants to help her new found friends and make amends for her past betrayals. There are new quests to go on, more heartbreak and adventure for Kiva. I love Jaren! He's such a refreshing romantic lead; not snarky or cruel in the slightest.

The Blood Traitor was an exhilarating and perfect way to finish this amazing trilogy. I already miss the characters and plan on a reread soon! I really recommend the Prison Healer series. Thank you so much to Hodder and Stoughton and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in return for a review of this brilliant book.

The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni is the final book in The Prison Healer Trilogy and picks up straight after the cliffhanger events in The Gilded Cage. I read The Prison Healer back in January and loved it but held off reading the second book until the third was closer to release. I was lucky enough to have my request approved on @netgalley last week and so read the second and third back to back!

After the ending of TGC, I’m glad I didn't have to wait long to start The Blood Traitor. With Jaren now all too aware of Kiva’s real identity and his magic now gone he sets off with Cal to reunite with his remaining friends and family to concoct a plan to reclaim Vallentia and defeat Zuleeka. Kiva meanwhile has been returned to Zalindov and must now battle her forced addiction to angeldust whilst trying to survive in the prison she fled from all whilst plotting her escape. There is more revealed about the other kingdoms and some of the sub-characters backstories are explored further which was so exciting!

Caldon and Cresta are easily my favourite characters in this book and their development has so much potential for spin-off books! The slow burn in this book is intense with Jaren and Kiva having betrayed the other's trust their conflicting feelings of loathing and longing is painful to read. This book covers so many of the different characters story arcs and answers so many questions from the previous books that fans of the series will not be left disappointed!

This was easily one of my favourite books of the year and as it was one of my most anticipated releases this year I’m so grateful I got to read this early.

Loved this trilogy. True I seem some of the twists coming but I overall enjoyed all 3 of the books. The 1st book took me a while to get into but the wile story I just loved. The characters relationships and the world building was fantastic. I feel some thing could have been more drawn out but it did not detract from the story. Thoroughly enjoyed and was so glad to get this arc! Well deserved 5 out of 5!

I was scared starting this book. Scared two-fold, because of where the second book ended, and because I love the series so much. Thankfully, I was wrong to be scared, because The Blood Traitor is everything I could have wanted in a conclusion to the Prison Healer series.

I laughed. I cried. I screamed.
The characters were, as always, fully fledged and complex. The places briefly seen seem beautiful and intriguing - I could honestly read a book set in any of the cities mentioned in this novel. The story was fast paced and, while events did seem slightly rushed at points, not having enough time is one of the issues they are contending with, so it fits well into the narrative.

I have adored spending time with Kiva and Jaren (and Tipp, Naari, Caldon, Ashlyn, Cresta… need I go on?), and while I am sad that this marks the end of the Prison Healer, I am delighted to have gotten such a fantastic ending to the series.

These books were published through the pandemic, every one, and they have been something for many of us to look forward to at a time when so much has seemed uncertain. A well deserved 5 stars.

This book and the rest of the series has my heart.

The writing is addictive and entrancing, and the world building is beautiful. I got so attached to these characters and this book really made me feel for them and understand their journeys.

While it’s the third in the series, the whole new branch of plot it discovered was amazing. Sometimes books like these can be predictable but this one still had me shocked at every turn.

What a great way to finish such a beautiful series. It’s my favourite book of the year so far and my favourite series as a whole. Highly highly recommend.

The Blood Traitor is an absolutely incredible conclusion to The Prison Healer trilogy! The Prison Healer series is one of my favourites and I was nervous to see where the story went but it was done so perfectly.

The pacing was great, it didn't feel slow or dragged anywhere. I constantly wanted to know what was going to happen next and was hoping everyone was going to be alright. Some of the scenes were so tense, this book is an emotional rollercoaster!

Tipp is still one of my favourite characters but Cresta also took me by surprise - I found all the characters likeable for different reasons, it's rare that I love every character in a book but this little group is just the best.

The twists and turns were so good, I didn't see them coming at all! There's so much action going on but it was easy to follow and I really liked the direction it went, there's definitely a lot of drama in this book - Lynette Noni doesn't shy away from putting her characters through the worst scenarios!

I'm so happy with the way this trilogy ended, I highly recommend reading it if you haven't already. I'd also love to see a spin-off series set in the same world, there are so many possibilities!

Massive thank you to @netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review ✨
💗Jaren💗
Oh boy.. Lynnette where do I start? Like truly?
This fantasy series has been one I’ve loved & raved about for so so long now & to see it come to an end was SO sad, but at the same time it was just bloody brilliant?! I have so much love for these characters & this plot that I just cannot imagine not having picked it up now💗

Lynnette’s writing is so beautifully written & so easy to escape into, I have loved each and every one and flown through them 🥺

I have laughed, cried, smiled & gasped and I just want to re-read it all over again! 🌸

This series is by far the best fantasy trilogy I’ve read to date & I think it will take a LOT to overtake it - I couldn’t recommend it more.. it’s been an absolute pleasure reading & I cannot wait to read Lynette’s backlist now 😭😍

Expect love, heartbreak, drama, war, friendships, family drama, feuds, traitors, enemies, adventure & sacrifice.. it 👏 does 👏 not 👏 disappoint 👏

Ok, you get the message. Read it please hehe ✨

This book was such a good addition to the series. I fell in love with all of the characters throughout the series, and this book brought it all to a great end. This series has become one of my favourites of all time, so I was glad to see that the Blood Traitor did not disappoint. I read the entire book in a day, fully emerged in Kiva's struggle with her demons in Zalindov, and I loved seeing her try and repair her relationships with everyone that she has wronged. The chemistry between all of the characters was great, and I loved every single part of it. Absolutely recommend reading this series if you haven't already.

The third book in the series and I was counting down until I could read this, excellent writing and spot on plot lines. Could not ask for more!

This is the final instalment in the "The Prison Healer" trilogy and oh my god, I still need more.

I absolutely loved this. There isn't one thing I didn't like. The conflict in the book is amazing and kept me on the edge on my seat the whole time. Caldon is amazing as ever and Kiva is as strong as ever. The character development we get in this book is sooo good. Cresta is such a kick-ass in this book, I loved her so much. My heart broke for Jaren through this book, I just want to squeeze him in a tight hug. Same goes for Tipp.

This book wrapped up the series quite nicely. It didn't end the way I wanted it to end but I loved the ending none-the-less. It was such a sweet ending and it still made me want more! I'd love a spin-off series/book to this trilogy. It'd be amazing!

Wow. What a book. What a series.
I think this is up there with one of the best series I’ve ever read. Every single book has hit the mark & this one isn’t an exception.
Apart from Sarah J Maas, I don’t know another YA author that writes the side characters so well. I find in a lot of books where the author tries including more and more characters, you end up forgetting about them or just not caring about them at all. I knew from the second book that Lynette didn’t have this problem, but she proves it again in this book. We have a few new characters joining the gang and one in particular (maybe 2 actually) I found myself rooting for SO HARD. Caldon though will always be my number 1. One of my favourite characters EVER.
We have a quest in this last instalment (YAYYY) and thinking back to it now I’m writing this review, I’m shocked Lynette managed to include so much without the book being 700 plus pages. We travel to multiple new places all bringing something different. We have intense arena fights, a marketplace full of strange things, and a small side quest in one of the last locations (my favourite). It’s paced extremely well. The only thing I think some people might complain about is the situation with Jaren (don’t want to spoil) takes a long time to happen, but in my opinion it’s placed perfectly. By the time we get there so much has happened & it’s truly emotional. The scene in the dessert between Kiva & Jaren had me full on ugly crying, aswell as Kiva on angeldust. That had me crying with laughter to crying in pain very quickly.

Also, just want to add that Lynette is the queen of plot twists. I didn’t see this one coming at all. At. All.

I’m so sad it’s the end of the trilogy, but equally so happy that I found it and it will forever be up there as one of my favourite ever YA fantasy series. You know a book is good when you keep thinking about it and I haven’t been able to get this out of my head. Anything Lynette writes is now an auto buy and if anyone is reading this who hasn’t started the trilogy or wondering if this book will live up to first 2, I can confidently say you won’t be dissapointed.
Thankyou so much to NetGalley & Hodder & Stoughton for the e-arc.

What a perfect ending to this trilogy. I loved every page of it. It flew by. The twists and turns the characters. Everything just fit together nicely and tied it all up. I’m so sad this series is over! Easy 5 star.

A beautifully written book. Really enjoyed reading this. Thanks to publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read

Lynette Noni has done it again, this is a masterpiece. I LOVED it. The tension, the drama, but especially the characters. Tipp, Cresta, Caldon - my heart. It was so intense, an ultimate page turner and I hope this isn't the last we see of these amazing characters.
I loved being back in Zalindov with Keva, it is such an incredible unique setting for a YA fantasy and I loved every minute. It was amazing to be back with these amazing characters, grow to love ones you hadn't realised were so amazing before and meet new ones.
This is one of the best YA series I've read and I cannot recommend it enough.

I have NO WORDS. This book deserves all the stars in the world. It was so amazing, I had high hopes for it and it did not disappoint. Lynette Noni has managed to break my heart again and again, and then mend it and then break it again. I don't even know what to say about this book, just that I loved it with all my heart and it's such a perfect ending for a beautiful series. I'm going to miss these characters so much, I've grown to love and appreciate them, even those I hated at first.
The Prison Healer is now one of my favorite fantasy series and I will neevr stop talking about it. EVERYONE needs to read this series!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Kiva thought she knew what she wanted—revenge. But feelings change, people change... everything has changed. After what happened at the palace, Kiva is desperate to know if her friends and family are safe, and whether those she wronged can ever forgive her. But with the kingdoms closer to the brink of war than they’ve ever been, and Kiva far away from the conflict, more is at stake than her own broken heart. A fresh start will mean a perilous quest, forcing mortal enemies and uneasy allies together in a race against the clock to save not just Evalon, but all of Wenderall. With her loyalties now set, Kiva can no longer just survive—she must fight for what she believes in. For who she believes in. But with danger coming from every side, and the lives of everyone she loves at risk, does she have what it takes to stand, or will she fall?

Poor Kiva really goes through it in this book. But I can certainly say I deeply admire her courage. Her vulnerabilities made her stronger and she embraced them over the course of the book, allowing them to become her strengths. She faced many challenges but despite the lows, and the absolute rock bottoms, she continued on - trusting herself and those around her to keep going, to keep moving forward. I could relate to some of the darker moments Kiva went through which endeared her further to me. She’s definitely a favourite character of mine.
I must admit that Jaren annoyed me for a lot of this book. Sure he was going through a lot - particularly with what happened at the end of the previous book - but did he need to be such an ass about it? Hell no! I forgave him a little bit since he was dealing with something monumental and I’ve always liked him in the previous books but oof. It was certainly an experience to see him behave so differently to the prince we know.
Caldon never ceases to impress, annoy and endear me. He doesn’t lose his sunny disposition despite everything thrown in his, and the group’s, direction. I definitely would mind such a delightfully sarcastic and wildly protective friend in my life!
Cresta was an unexpected but delightful addition to our motley crew! It was fun getting to see a different side to her hard exterior and watch her let loose with everyone. Her support of Kiva was incredibly touching and I almost wish we got to see even more of it!
Of course I can’t forget to mention Tipp and Naari as well! Absolutely brilliant characters that have my heart. I need more and more of them please!

All I can say is WOW. What. A. Book. I don’t think I could have asked for a better conclusion to this trilogy. I have been obsessed with the books from the beginning and I am thrilled that this one didn’t disappoint! We get an epic quest. Familiar characters become favourite characters. I JUST LOVE IT. I feel I don’t have the words to describe just how much I enjoyed this book. The ending, I must say, was absolute perfection. I laughed, I cried. There’s no better way to read a book than become so immersed that you scarcely notice time passing as you go on an epic journey with the characters - and that’s exactly what this book (and this series) delivered.

Overall, The Blood Traitor is an exquisite end to a series I truly love and adore!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Thank you again to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for an advanced copy of this book. Review will be live on my blog on 13th June.

This was a great ending to a series I really loved! Kiva’s journey was definitely not easy and had my emotions all over the place! It was just as fast paced as the previous books and I didn’t want to put it down! There were some great surprises and some not so great ones, but I loved every second! Caldon and Jaren are still my favorites, but it was nice to add Cresta and Ashlyn to the gang as well! The ending had me worried for a little but it was very satisfying and I’m going to miss these characters! I will gladly read any and all spin-offs!

This book is the stunning conclusion to one of my favourite fantasy series. Thank you Lynette Noni for writing this incredible story.

The Blood Traitor follows Kiva, back in Zalindov again, as she battles new and old enemies with the help of some unexpected characters along the way. There is a quest (!) (we love a quest) and we are introduced to more of the somewhat troubled kingdoms of Wenderall.

First off, the writing felt different than the previous books to me, I couldn't put my finger on it - more mature maybe? This book is very action packed, there's less build up and lots happens in a short amount of time. There are lots of new faces, but with Kiva back in Zalindov, we're reunited with some old ones. Cresta is back and boy I did not expect to like her so much. Jaren was a bit of a lil b*tch at times though and I wanted to strangle him for how mean he was being to Kiva. The group dynamic was excellent and I enjoyed seeing how close they all got (found family trope??). Caldon is still an absolute babe though and if there is ever a Caldon spin-off Lynette, you can take all of my money. The twists, the turns, the betrayal !!! Insane and perfect, just incredible.

There was one point where I cried and hard, my reaction was along the lines of *how DARE you!!!* and *this b*tch gonna get slapped*. But all was resolved and the ending was just perfect. (Rooke got exactly what he deserved *insert me cackling*). I loved this trilogy and I will miss these characters so much. Everyone should read these books.

This book was one of my most anticipated reads of this year and I am so thankful to Hodder and NetGalley for the chance to review this book.

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the e-arc for an honest opinion.

Please take in mind it’s my opinion, and everyone is allowed to have one.

How to explain how much I’ve loved this whole serie? This book pulled me out of a YA Fantasy slump, from beginning till the end it had me hooked. I like how such an easy, fun and fast read this was.

Honestly when you’re going to read it get tissues ready, I’ve cried a couple times. It was literally a rollercoaster of emotions, there was sadness but there was also fun.

I’m so glad to see that some people got the redemption they deserve like Cresta, bloody loved her character in this book! Hope we get to see more of her. Also the other characters were so great all of them were so well written.

And not to mention the whole plot? I didn’t see that coming.

10/10 Would recommend this to everyone!

4.5/5

The blood traitor is the final part of the prison healer trilogy (spoilers below for the end of book 2 the guided cage).

Kiva is back in Zalindov, the death camp where she spent most of her childhood, and this time at the hands of her own sister. Hooked on angeldust, alone, and having betrayed her friends and the man she loves it doesn’t look like there is a way out this time. Nobody leaves Zalindov after all, especially not twice.

Okay so I will admit this has been my most anticipated release this year. I picked up the first two in the Waterstones new year sale and devoured them. I even found myself putting off finishing the book, just to keep it going a little bit longer.

I loved it. Full of the same twists and turns as the first two books, with a satisfying ending. I did not expect to love Cresta, but she really is amazing.

The romance between Kiva and Jaren continues to build. But more than that I really enjoyed her relationships with the rest of the family, especially Caldon.

Obviously it’s not perfect, I would have liked to see some of the LGBT relationships hinted at in the earlier books actually come to fruition, or be explored in more depth. The writing and the dialogue can be a bit too overly descriptive, but that is also just common in the genre.

Overall, a very satisfying end to a fun trilogy.

Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read the blood traitor.
So I was surprised by the ending of the first and second books which never happens to me, so I went into this one determined to guess the ending which I thought I'd done...I didn't I was close but still caught out.
I will say one part broke my f**king heart, I very nearly yeated my kindle luckily I carried on.

Now we dream.

“We’re in this together, Sunshine. You and me. Got it?”

OH MISERY! OH DESPAIR! THE TRAGEDY! *dramatic wailing and snorting into tissue* One of my favourite book series has come to an end - and what an ending it was. Lynette Noni, I cannot comprehend the words great enough to convey how in awe I am of you. The Blood Traitor is a masterpiece. How Noni wrote this in 46 days blows my freaking mind.

The Blood Traitor doesn’t let up on the brakes from the opening page. Picking up from where The Gilded Cage ended, we’re thrust right back into the action with our hearts in our mouths and stomachs churning with Kiva’s shocking circumstances and heartbreak. Quite literally at rock bottom, Kiva must somehow pick herself up and dust off the pain, to find a way to reunite with her found family and make right the wrongs that have happened.

Just like The Prison Healer and The Gilded Cage, The Blood Traitor is extremely fast paced, highly readable and action-packed. In order to save the kingdom of Evalon, many of the characters we’ve come to love journey across Kingdoms we’ve not yet seen, encountering challenge after challenge every step of the way. There’s numerous sword battles, magic training and cloak and dagger schemes, all leading to a climax of epic proportions. It’s adventurous, thrilling and had me on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time!! The expression action-packed is not used lightly!

If I had to pick an absolute favourite thing in The Blood Traitor, it is the message of hope it promotes. This instalment takes Kiva to a very dark place: bookfriends, please be mindful that the story explores themes of self loathing and suicidal thoughts. I won’t lie, this made me teary and played havoc with my emotions. But it was/is worth it for the portrayal of someone fighting their way back to the light. It was nothing short of inspiring and unforgettable. There are many passages in this book I’ve saved to reflect on when I’m having a bad day, because they mean so much, especially coming from characters I love wholeheartedly - thank you Lynette Noni.

The heart in these books is a soothing balm for the soul. The friendship, acceptance and general family vibes certainly brightened up my days and made me feel less alone. Even though I’m disappointed there wasn’t more romance (with only a tiny bit of Kiva and Jaren’s romance toward the end of the book), Kiva’s friendships with Caldon and CVK (if you know, you know) make up for it. The friendships found in this book are God tier found family. If you’re ever feeling down and need some fictional friendship TLC? Look no further; you’ll find your support here.

I love, love, love, LOVE these characters. The entire ensemble were perfect. Noni continues to explore and expand the character arcs of supporting characters, which in my past experience when reading book series, either takes away from the main character/story or is a nuisance because I couldn’t care less about them. That is not the case here. I was choked up holding back my tears, I was fist bumping the air with elation… I very much enjoyed getting to know or being reacquainted with newer characters.

And of course! This wouldn’t be The Prison Healer series without some plot twists and drama, would it? The craftsmanship of how thoroughly this series was plotted to pull off the number of jaw dropping shocks and turn of events it has, is the definition of genius. And The Blood Traitor is no exception. I could see where some threads were headed and figured out other threads, but Noni still snuck up on me and left me SPEECHLESS! I’m still waiting for my eyebrows to come back down from my hairline.

The Blood Traitor is how you write a conclusion to a series. It takes us out with a bang and delivers an extraordinary end to an absolutely phenomenal YA fantasy series. It’s one my favourite reads ever and I will read it again and again and again in the future. You know a book was a special kind of magic when there is literal pain because it’s all over.

High stakes, heart pounding and completely soul consuming - if there’s one book series you read in 2022, make it this one. It’s not to be missed. Thank you for the wild ride.

Thank you beyond words to Hodder & Stoughton for an e-ARC in exchange for this honest review.

I cannot cope with the fact that this series has come to an end. Kiva and Jaren are two characters who I absolutely adore and I need more of in my life. What I loved about this book, beyond the quests and adventure, was the sense of found family and old characters coming back into play. Caldon will forever hold a piece of my heart, as will Tipp! Noni has created a world that captures you completely. What a brilliant ending to a fantastic fantasy trilogy! I could easily pick this book up again and read it.

Firstly I’d like to thank the publishers and Netgalley for the eARC, I love you eternally 😍😘

The Prison Healer Series is one of my favourites so I was so worried about the ending but I don’t know why I was, this book is EPIC!! It phenomenal 😍😍

It starts off with Kiva in Zalindov where, after making an unexpected ally, she ‘manages’ to get away from the prison and from there her journey continues (sorry, I want to keep this as spoiler free as possible 😅😅). She manages to ‘meet’ up with all of our friends from the previous books (how I’ve missed Jaren 😍🥵).

As always, Caldon totally stole the show for me ❤️❤️ I absolutely adore him and he is on top form in The Blood Traitor. He has a new person to play with and I’m living for it!! I love his relationship with Kiva and they’re so loving in this book (they made me cry).

The storyline is brilliant!! It’s fast paced, always moving, surprising and yet nothing is rushed. Everything is set a good pace so you know where every character is at that time. It’s perfect ❤️❤️

My heart totally melts when the words Kiva and Jaren are on the same page 🥹🥹 I’ve not forgotten to write about them or their relationship, I just don’t want to spoil anything for anyone ❤️❤️

I cried while reading this book. A lot. Like 10 times. I’m super emotional about it for so many reasons 🥺❤️ Kiva’s journey is one that I’ve loved going on so much and now I super sad that it’s over but I’m also so glad I got to go on it with the gang ❤️❤️ Lynette Noni did not disappoint in anyway and if I could give this book 10 stars I would. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for sure!!

As soon as I started Prison Healer, Lynette Noni’s first instalment in the trilogy of the same name, I knew I was on to something special. The imagery explored in the setting of Zalindov, the strong female lead and that ending twist really made for a special book that I raved about to anyone that would listen. The Gilded Cage (the second book), didn’t grab me as much – it felt a lot like just set up for what was coming next and some of the YA love scenes and pining made my eyes roll. I was a little bit apprehensive, therefore about starting book 3!

I needn’t have worried; The Blood Traitor is just as good as The Prison Healer and really made for a special end to the trilogy. There’s an epic quest introduced as well as a lot of drama and plenty of twists and turns to keep you interested. Although the book is over 400 pages, it was paced really well and kept my interest throughout as I flew through it to find out what happened next.

In contrast to the previous book, there was quite a lot going on here with a lot of different cities and new characters to explore. I did almost feel like some of the plot could have been passed back to the second book, particularly as that one felt like filler at times. It did make for an exciting read though. I liked the addition of the new characters as well as some surprising returning faces as well. My only criticism is that Kiva really does suffer from ‘main character’ syndrome at times – everyone seems to love her no matter what she does and anything anyone does is always linked back to her. It makes her a bit exhausting as a hero character and I would have liked a few more flaws to be seen from her throughout the trilogy.

This is the last book in the trilogy and it does end well and wraps up all of the storylines in a neat way. I enjoyed how the final battle concludes and think it was probably the best outcome for everyone. I would love a follow up to see what happens to each of these characters in the future but whatever Lynette writes next I will be looking out for!

Overall, The Blood Traitor is the perfect end to a fantastic trilogy. Thank you to NetGalley & Hodder & Stoughton for the chance to read the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Woah! I was so excited to be approved for this one having devoured the previous two novels in the series and this was no different. Even though I had kind of forgotten what happened in the previous book, it was easy to catch back up and fall right back in love with Kiva and the gang <3

I absolutely loved getting to know some of the characters we had only heard about in the previous books as well as the darker battles being faced by the characters after the events at the end of The Gilded Cage,

I must say that Cresta is one hell of a character and I adored her journey as well as getting to see more of Caldon! He’s the best :)

I did find some elements a little slow and predictable and the ending a little *too* convenient for my tastes, but it was minor really! A fab conclusion to an awesome trilogy

4.5 stars

Thank you so much to everyone at Hodder and Stoughton and Netgalley for this gifted e-ARC! Xxx

This review is going to suck because this book was perfect and I have nothing to say, apart from just screaming into the void this book was absolutely awesome.

The Blood Traitor is the perfect ending to the trilogy. I have nothing but praise for this series, Lynette Noni surprised me book after book. I was expecting this book to fully explore this world and that’s exactly what we got and so much more. I can’t believe she managed to develop existing characters even further and bring new intriguing ones at the same time.

We found a different Kiva at the beginning, she is back at Zalindov and the second time is even darker and more messed up, but she found a new and totally unexpected ally. This story is about building relationships, finding the strength to continue even when you want to give up, and also redemption. I loved how the plot evolved book after book and how the plot never stopped bringing twists in the story that made it difficult to put this book down. Once you start, you have to get to the end.

This trilogy is a gem. It’s truly amazing and whilst we had a full solid conclusion to the story which really kept me on the edge until the very end, I really wished to read more about these characters (especially Tor and Calden, I need more of them!!). The very last words of this story left me in tears, and Noni’s acknowledgements made me cry even more.

Holy shitballs guys.
The Prison Healer is officially one of my favorite series of all time. I'm completely obsessed with this world and each and every character in it, so much so that I dropped everything when I saw that I was approved for this ARC and devoured this in less than 24 hours while on a citytrip in Vienna.
This was the ending the series deserved, and I wouldn't change a freaking thing about this. My one complaint is that I wouldn't have minded another book... or five?!

This basically kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time and delivered some serious plot twists and caused several heart attacks. I feel as if I've been through an emotional wringer but I feel reborn now!

Oh my god what a beautiful series finale!

I cried, I laughed, I fell in love ... I loved this series.
I can't say much because being the third and final book in the series I risk spoiling the previous books... so let's focus on the style.
Lynette Noni's writing is beautiful and so are all the characters she manages to create!
The plot is also very interesting in all three books and I really liked this ending.
If you haven't done it yet ... read this series!

Thanks Netgalley and Lynette Noni for providing me with this digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

There are no words to describe just how excited I was for this book. I first started this series last year, when the first book, The Prison Healer, was featured in a Fairyloot box. I immediately fell head over heels in love with this series. It brought back my absolute love and obsession for YA Fantasy, and I have been dying to get my hands on this final instalment for months, to see how it was all going to end. I had such high expectations of this book… and it smashed each and every one clear out of the park. This book was, in a word, phenomenal!

We were left hanging from the cliffhanger of The Gilded Cage and The Blood Traitor picks up right where we left off. If there is one thing that Lynette Noni can do, it is write one hell of a cliffhanger. I was so happy to see this book picked back up immediately and I was thrown head over heels back into this world. I couldn’t read this book fast enough. I seriously couldn’t put it down. Lynette Noni is such a phenomenal author, she really grabs your attention within the first page and does not let it go until you have devoured the entire book. She did this, once again with The Blood Traitor. I was racing through pages dying to see what was going to happen to my beloved characters.

This book is one of the most emotional books I think I have ever read. Right from the start I was completely and utterly broken hearted for Kiva and the guilt and hate that she has for herself because of her actions in the previous book. She really goes through a journey in this one, and I loved each and every moment of it. I actually adore series where the female lead character is the one who does the betraying, rather than the male, because we get to see the ins and outs of their thoughts while doing the betraying… and the aftereffects. This is a major role in this book and it brought me such heartbreak… in the best possible way. This book was a journey of healing for Kiva and I adored every second.

The Blood Traitor was an absolutely perfect ending for a fantastic series. I even ended up having a new favourite character, someone who I hated in previous books. I loved that we saw all of these different sides to characters we thought we knew before. It was just such a perfect journey for everyone. No matter if it was the lead characters, or the smaller side characters, everyone came full circle and got their deserved ending. This series is one of my all time favourites. I adored every single page of all three books. It is one I will read again and again, and I really cannot praise and recommend this book enough! If you haven’t read it yet, what the hell are you waiting for? Go pick it up right now! Lynette Noni is a genius, and has sealed herself firmly on my auto-buy author list. I adore her, and cannot wait to see what she writes next (PS, please be a Prison Healer spin-off!).

The third (and final) instalment of Lynette Noni’s magnificently addictive and plot-twisty The Prison Healer series is by far her best book yet! Honestly, Noni’s exquisite world building, endearing characters and shocking twists have consistently had me on the edge of my seat (an in an emotional chokehold) for the entirety of Kiva’s journey.

I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve experienced every possible emotion in between and can honestly say that I absolutely loved every second of it!

Picking up directly after the magnificently plot twisty events of The Gilded Cage, The Blood Traitor sees Kiva still coming to terms with the events at the palace and desperate to know if Torell, Tipp, Jaren and Caldon are safe and whether Jaren and Co. Can ever forgive her. But the kingdoms are on the brink of war and Kiva—even far away from the conflict—more at risk than just her broken heart. With such a risky quest on the horizon, forcing mortal enemies and uneasy allies to work together is a race against the clock to save (not just Evalon but the entirety of Wenderall).

But with danger striking from all angles, and the lives of everyone she cares about on the line, does she have what it takes to stand, or will she fall?

Once again, Lynette Noni’s world building is utter perfection, as was the detailed, nuanced and well developed characters—both old faves and new—that I found so incredibly endearing. Kiva really cannot catch a break and goes through ALOT in the first half of the book, but her growth as a character was phenomenal (I know I’ve said this about every book in the series, but it’s true) and I did find myself crying on more than once whilst reading her scenes so, if you’re an emotional reader (like me) do keep some tissues handy, you’re gonna need them.

I really enjoyed seeing Cresta again (the Zalindov rebel from The Prison Healer) and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked her. I didn’t particularly like her in the first book and hearing about her own life and how she ended up in Zalindov really brought to light a side of her I didn’t know existed. She also plays a rather big role too which I absolutely loved.

We are also introduced to Caldon’s Sister Ashlyn (General of Evalon’s army), who gets a brief mention in The Gilded Cage, and the strained relationship dynamic between her and the usually chipper Caldon was really interesting to watch unfold.

But it’s the relationship between Kiva and Jaren that experiences the most upheaval as Jaren still feels hurt by Kiva’s betrayal (and lies) but it’s made quite clear—to everyone but Kiva—that he’s still in love with her. They do eventually work through it, in dramatic fashion I might add but I enjoyed every second of it.

Honestly after two incredibly plot twisty books that led me on an emotional rollercoaster, I didn’t think anything could surprise me this time around, but the shocking twists just keep coming and I absolutely loved it! It’s Noni’s best book by far and I’m still in awe of her skill in crafting soo many plot twists I didn’t see coming, at this point it must be her superpower!

I urge everyone who’s read The Prison Healer and The Gilded Cage to go give this a read—and if you haven’t done so what are you waiting for? If you love YA fantasy, strong female protagonists or Sarah J. Maas worthy plot twists then you’re going to absolutely love this series.

Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton and Netgalley for the e-arc.

4,5 stars.

So, that was a real rollercoaster. Reading this book, I went through so, so much.

Anyway.

I love the writing, I think Lynette improves with each book and this one really won my heart. It was much much wittier, funnier and somber than the other two.

Even as an i-don’t-mind-reading-trauma person, Kiva’s trauma kind of shook me. Consider this a sign to check trigger warnings before reading the novel.
Kiva’s journey with herself and everyone else is such a powerful opportunity to show all kinds of character development, and I am so proud of Lynette for actually doing this so well.

Look, I loved Carlon before, but in this.. he reaches another level of charming. His characterisation here makes you want to hug him until you break his bones. In a friendly way.

The plot was interesting all throughout, the pacing worked well for me, and I think everything was wrapped up perfectly.

Thanks to the author and the publisher for an early copy of the novel in exchange for my honest review. Very appreciated!

Thankyou to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me an e-arc of The Blood Traitor. This book was everything that i needed in a final book. I love the characters and the journey that they have gone on throughout the 3 books, where they started and where they finished i just wanted to read more, The plot twists, oh the plot twists i was not expecting them and they made ne happy and they made me angry. i had a whirlwind of emotions and this is definitely a new favourite trilogy.

When I read The Prison Healer last April, I was instantly hooked and devoured the whole book in one day! The same happened for The Gilded Cage and my love for the characters and this world grew even more when reading that one! I was then eagerly anticipating the last book which I finally got to read last week and I LOVED IT!
Lynette absolutely put me and my emotions through it in The Blood Traitor with an epic quest putting the gang in many a tough situation that had me so stressed!
I laughed, I cried (sobbed actually) and I loved every moment! Such an amazing ending to one of my now favourite trilogies ever!!
If you haven't started these books yet, please go pick it up so you're prepared for The Blood Traitor coming out June 14th, you won't regret it!

After the ending of The Gilded Cage I really was torn over whether or not to start this. I was desperate to find out what happened to Kiva, but I worried whether this could possibly live up to my expectations. I’m pleased to report that this really is a phenomenal end to the series, and - yet again - I shall be urging people to read this.
This time round we focus on Kiva and the part she plays in trying to restore the wrongs that have been taking place. Relationships are key to this novel, and while I hoped throughout that everything would resolve in the way I dreamed, it wasn’t clear cut. Nobody is quite as they seem, and there’s some seriously unexpected revelations that make so much sense once they come but which sneak upon us as we’re focusing on other matters.
Integral to the plot is a quest…and it’s a good one. Tension aplenty, risks and adventure but also the opportunity for key threads from the previous books to be addressed.
Once I’d started and got back into the world Kiva inhabits, it was incredibly difficult to put the book down. From start to finish I was desperate to see how certain elements would unfold, and though I knew the ending would be bittersweet it honestly felt as if no stone was left unturned and Evalon/Winderall would be in safe hands.
Huge thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this prior to publication, and now to wait until it’s launched into the world and I can talk to others about it!

Such a perfect and satisfying ending to such a brilliant series. I really went on an emotional roller coaster with trilogy. The plot of all books was so unique and I was throughly enthralled throughout. There were so many amazing and unexpected twists and turns that kept me on edge throughout, the world building was intricate and distinctive, the magic system was simple to understand yet imaginative and I was utterly entertained and fascinated by the main and side characters (Tipp and Caldon own my heart). Overall this was a flawless fantasy series with an impeccable conclusion

Wow

This series has been a consistent five stars, and this conclusion is unmatched. Non stop pulse pounding action with the characters I adore still reeling from the conclusion of the second book, The Blood Traitor is everything I hoped for and more. All fantasy lovers should pick up this brilliant series!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I have no idea where to even begin...
The Blood Traitor begins exactly where The Gilded Cage ends and in an unlikely turn of events Cresta (who we meet in The Prison Healer) becomes one of my all time favourite characters. I genuinely hated her character in The Prison Healer but from the moment this book begins she is right there and is a completely different person.

When I was reading scenes about Jaren and Kiva my heart hurt, I had chest pains from so many emotions. I laughed, I cried and I loved all throughout their reunions and their hostilities. I dare anyone to find two characters who belong together more than these two.

Caldon... Will you just be a real person please? I think everyone deserves to have their own Caldon in their lives. And yes, I spent far too long crying at a certain scene. Lynette Noni, what did you do to me?

I thought the twists and turns throughout the first two books would have prepared me but nope I didn't see half of what happened coming and it hit me like a freight train.
I loved the world building, the character development (both old and new characters) and also the pure emotion that this book invoked.

Overall, The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni is a 5 star read from me. This trilogy is definitely in my top 3 favourite book series.

This review will be available on my blog in the next couple of weeks: www.teaandfairytales.co.uk

I loved this book, it was well written, had a fantastic storyline and well developed characters that I loved. This book follows on seamlessly from the previous book and I didn't feel like I had to reread the previous book to catch up, it literally felt like I read it and then picked this one up.
I loved it.

Back with Kiva and after the events of The Gilded Cage, I wondered where this book was going to take us......

Firstly, I have to get this off my chest: There was a quest! A quest! An absolutely perfect quest! Now let's get back to it!

'She was on her own, just the way it should be. She’d earned that, the suffering, the pain.'

Oh and Kiva did suffer but found a couple of unexpected allies! And I couldn't be happier!

I can't really say anything without spoiling so the plot is totally off limits here but know this, you won't be disappointed!

Kiva, Jaren, Caldon, Tipp and co stole my heart over and over again. Honestly I adored every character in this series (apart from the baddies!) and there's not many series you can say that about!

This was superb! Just like the first 2 books, this was top notch, there's not a thing I didn't enjoy!

It was everything I wanted, action, drama,
shocks, revelations where my jaw dropped, heartbreak, heart warming moments and all tied up in a neat little bow. Fabulous conclusion!

'Now, we dream.'

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and thank you @netgalley for the ARC of the third, i literally started it immediately after finishing the second (lynette how dare you with that cliffhanger) x

The Blood Traitor is the final instalment of The Prison Healer trilogy and it was everything! The story picks up from where we left The Gilded Cage, and as with the 2 previous books we are straight back into the action. Although Kiva did some mighty dumb things, my heart broke for her at the beginning. This is another fast paced book that had me on the edge of my seat whilst reading, and feeling all the feels! I felt so many emotions throughout this book, its an absolute rollercoaster. I loved the new friendship that Kiva made with an unlikely character, this bond that grew in the most difficult circumstances was just beautiful! There were so many challenges that the characters had to go through and reading about them all coming to terms with what had happened and seeing them grow even more was amazing. We had a quest in this book, I mean come on, how incredible! I could not put this book down, Caldon will forever be my favourite, sorry Jaren but there is no competition. The side characters are all so important to the story, sometimes I feel like having too many can take away from the main ones, but this is not the case with these books. They all bring their own uniqueness and each personality just gels so well with the others. The world building was rich and lush, I could picture everything perfectly. There were plenty of twists and turns and holy moly that ending! This book was everything I hoped it would be.

Oh my god. Lynette is a master with words. This was the perfect conclusion to the trilogy I have come to love so deeply. I laughed, i cried and I held my breath. This was incredible.

Thank you so much Hodder and Stoughton for the arc. That was incredible

Damn it I love Cresta in every way humanly fathomable, closely followed by Caldon.

This book tugged at my emotions so hard, and so frequently, that I think I am permanently scarred. I cried, in multiple places, I full on legitimately balled my eyes out. And there were times I laughed, times I smiled, and a couple times I shouted my agreement in such loud happiness I scared my child.

We got to know and love (and hate, you know who you are 👀) so many characters in The Blood Traitor, the development of Kiva and Jaren was just heart wrenching to read, both their individual journeys and their journey together. I have so much respect for Lynette Noni for writing such perfectly relatable characters with story arcs that touch the soul.

And that ending though is utter perfection, I couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion to this book, and the trilogy itself.