Nena Knight is an elite assassin who works for the Tribe - a highly organized business syndicate. She has a tragic past; she was stolen from her Ghanaian village as a child and sold into captivity. After she escaped and roamed the streets alone, Noble and Delphine Knight took her in and trained her to become the deadly operative that she has become. However, her time with the Tribe has not all been without it's moral challenges. While she has had plenty of opportunities to exercise her motives to kill, some of those encounters have involved figures from her past that were never intended to be her target. And her upcoming mission is no different. It Ends with Knight by Yasmin Angoe is the conclusion to the Nena Knight trilogy in which Nena goes from team member to team leader, where the mission is based on politics and not termination.

Yasmin Angoe beautifully weaves in the complicated layers and components of politics that raise the stakes of Nena being successful in It Ends with Knight. Readers who have met Nena know her motivations and heartbreaking experiences from her past. But as someone who met Nena for the first time, I still felt her internal conflict and understood her angst in resisting taking out those who were responsible for her childhood trauma. I also recognized the discomfort Nena (and her subordinates) felt in approaching new territory - basically being babysitters instead of assassins. Overall, while it took me a while to get into the storyline, I enjoyed getting to know Nena and the Tribe, and their task at hand. Not to mention the ending made my jaw drop and my brain stunned. Cheers to an epic conclusion.

Yasmin Angoe is one of my favorite authors and Nena Knight is one of my all time characters. The finale to the series brings to mind the famous quote... don't cry it's over, smile that it happened. What a wonderful series and author.

Spectacular! This entire series was AMAZING! I hope we get more Nena Knight and crew! An author I can’t recommend enough!

I will always route for Nena to win and I want her to catch a break. Her skillset and her past makes things really complicated. This book had the same compelling storytelling.

Loved this book on the same way I’ve enjoyed the rest of the series. I have really enjoyed Nena and the rest of the Tribe, as well as Cort and Georgia and others. I can't believe this is the end of the series! In the same vein as the rest of the books, Nena's character development is incredible. The layers of the plot are very engaging and highlight cultural and social topics that are extremely important.

I will admit the middle of this book felt a little long/slow moving at times - the action was definitely mostly in the last third of the story. I wish Cort/Georgia were part of the epilogue or ending somehow. The last we see of them is relatively early on the book and I would have loved a more holistic resolution with them - especially with this being the last book in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book to read and review!

It's KNIGHT time!
If you loved HER NAME IS KNIGHT and THEY COME AT KNIGHT then you will find IT ENDS WITH KNIGHT to be a fitting and satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.
Full of everything we've come to love about Nina Knight—action, adventure, Ghana, guns and of course, knives!
Yasmin Angoe does it again.

I was here for the moral of this story! It Ends with Knight by Yasmin Angoe tackles the idea of being your own saviour and learning the art of letting go. It’s something I am just starting to do myself, and it was a really interesting angle that kept me turning pages.

Meet Nina. She’s healing from her past and fighting for the future she wants. She has to handle her life with the Tribe, her personal life, and the politics of both. Will she be able to let go or will saying goodbye prove to be too hard?

It turns out this is the final book in the Knight series, and yet it was my first read of the series. Now I want to read the previous two! Angoe gives readers strong character development and extraordinary detail, paired with twists and turns that tackle issues like misogyny, race, and modern colonialism.

I’m a history nerd and totally loved learning as I was reading. I highly recommend this for fans of the series, and for new readers! After reading reviews from fans of the series, I do suggest starting from book one, as I felt I was missing out on knowing the characters on a more intimate level coming in at book three. I did love them all the same, though!

Thank you NetGalley and Yasmin Angoe for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This final book of the series was a little different compared to the other two books. This one dealt with a lot of politics due to that I found it more complex to figure out and totally follow. You could tell right away who the bad guy was.. in all honesty, he was presented as a rich, pompous, bigot who attempted to push his weight at every encounter possible. The storyline and showing how he was portrayed was perfect for the diplomatic reason she was in the African Country. I do enjoy how her relationship with Cort and his daughter had grown from book one to now. It showed growth and maturity but also the struggles of trying to help raise a child that isn't yours.

I don't think the ending of this with the African tribe they were looking to bring on board was satisfying enough. It was like she had solved the problem and then left. I jus think the aftermath should have continued to play out. The last couple chapters are where the real ending happened and that was much more satisfying. You never did find out who took over for Keigal's rival gang though, only reason I bring it up is because there was the one member that seemed like he wanted to work things out with him but couldn't until his boss was taken care of.. just a minor loose end.

I will recommend this book to all of my followers with the warning that because it is mainly politics in this book, it is boring if not understood for a good portion of the book.

"It Ends with Knight" by Yasmin Angoe promises to be an exhilarating and dramatic conclusion to the Nena Knight series. This book description sets the stage for a gripping tale of espionage, personal growth, and facing one's past.

The story revolves around Nena, a trained assassin who has reluctantly taken on a new leadership role within the Tribe, a mysterious organization. With the death of her mentor, she finds herself thrust into the world of politics, a realm she never anticipated being a part of. This transition is made all the more challenging when a member of the Tribe is kidnapped, compelling Nena to return to her assassin roots.

The book appears to be a thrilling blend of espionage and personal introspection. Nena must not only navigate the dangerous world of rescuing her fellow Tribe member but also confront her own past, including fears, resentments, and unresolved anger. This dual narrative of external and internal conflict promises a rich and multi-layered story.

The theme of transformation and self-discovery is palpable in the description, as Nena grapples with her evolving identity and her complex relationship with the Tribe. Readers can expect a suspenseful and emotionally charged journey as Nena races against time to save her comrade and grapple with the shadows of her past.

Overall, "It Ends with Knight" appears to be a thrilling conclusion to a series filled with intrigue, action, and character development. Yasmin Angoe's storytelling prowess is likely to shine through as readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride of adventure and self-discovery.

When Her Name is Knight first came out, I snapped it up because of the cover, but I ended up loving it because it was just a really captivating, entertaining, enjoyable book. Same with They Came at Knight. And now we have this book, the last of what is one of the best trilogies I’ve ever read when considered as whole: It Ends With Knight.

If you take this book away from the other two I think it’s stronger than They Come at Knight and is almost on par with Her Name is Knight. The reason this title gets four stars instead of five isn’t because the book is bad: it’s because the book was predictable. I do need to add in, however, that since I read so many thriller and suspense novels I may just be too…inured to the things that happen in thrillers that may surprise other people. Maybe I’m just kind of primed for them and when they happen I’m just not surprised anymore. After all, genre fiction has building blocks. The trick to writing is in how authors use those building blocks.

As usual, Yasmin Angoe’s prose and worldbuilding is excellent. I feel as if the challenge with writing the character of Nena Knight is how to write her as both a mature, wicked assassin but also writing her as someone who is still very unaccustomed or even naive to a lot of things in the western world without making her sound like an idiot or making it seem forced. Nena has endured quite an emotional and psychologically taxing journey through these three books, and Angoe has done a great job walking the tightrope between keeping Nena consistent in her role as an assassin and letting her non-Tribe self grow and develop.

The plot was interesting, with Nena’s father asking her and her team to take on a different role than they normally do (AKA, not killing people) in order to protect tanzanite mining interests for the Tribe in Tanzania. Nena balks at the idea, since usually this sort of mission is something her sister takes on; but since her sister has the baby at home they’re asking Nena to do it.

Most of the book has Nena battling impostor syndrome, ruminating deeply on (what she sees as) her past mistakes, thinking back on her beginnings, questioning her future with Dispatch, and contemplating her relationship with Cort and her place with Georgia, Cort’s daughter.

It’s entertaining, engaging, emotional, has a lot of action, has some funny moments, and is the conclusion to a great story. Do yourself a favor and read the whole trilogy in a row if you have the time. It’s a great time.

I was provided a copy of this title by NetGalley and the author. All thoughts, opinions, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.

File Under: Book Series/Espionage Thriller/Found Family/General Fiction/Kindle Unlimited/Political Thriller

Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
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Yasmin Angoe has done it again🥹🥹. I can't believe I'll be saying goodbye to Nena and the amazing characters in this book. I hope there is more coming where it came from
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When I reviewed the first two books in the series, I said it was a book written by an African for Africans. I was overjoyed finally seeing Africa(with named countries) instead of some authors just writing ' so and so went to Africa(irks me). I hope the author comes with more books about Africa.
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Finally, our badass heroine finally found the closure and peace she was looking for. She also eliminated all the people responsible for all the trauma and heartbreak she went through. It was the HEA I was looking for.
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In this trilogy, we went to Tanzania. I was able to learn of tanzanite, a gem I've never heard of. Nena was sent there to finalize a treaty about a mine. I loved reading it because there was a mystery involved, and I also saw how Nena was moving on with her life after what happened in the second book.
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The only thing I wanted was more of Cortland, I didn't get enough, and I missed him. I wished the perp hadn't been a stereotypical bad white man; racist and misogynistic.
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I really loved this book and the entire series, I'm very sure you would like it too. Try them out! I know this is the last in a trilogy, but I don't mind if there's more, I still want more and more of Nena

The conclusion to Angoe's Nena Knight trilogy was one of my highly anticipated new releases for 2023. I actually pre-ordered it immediately after finishing book 2, but couldn't resist getting the ARC so I could read it earlier!

I feel like the pace of it was more reminiscent of the first book than the second, and a bit on the slow side if I'm being honest. A bit more backstory, angst and self-doubt this time around too. While compelling, I missed the excitement of the second book.

The intrigue and the action are still present, but maybe muted in a way. It almost felt as if Nena was a different character in this book, which shouldn't be a surprise considering what she has experienced over the course of the series.

In any case, I still feel like this is such a great series, even if this final book wasn't my favorite out of them all. And despite all the loose ends getting tied up, that last line though...I screamed!

I'm keeping a lookout for Angoe's next work.

eBook Review – It Ends with Knight – Yasmin Angoe
Highly acclaimed author Yasmin Angoe’s Nena Knight series – three books - concludes with an analytical thriller that weaves politics, espionage, and ambiguity into a well-developed, well-plotted, well-told energetic thriller. “It Ends with Knight” is a fitting conclusion to the trained assassin Nena Knight series. Angoe's character development of Knight is unique and distinctive. Knight is incredibly complex yet likable and very amicable. She steps into a new leadership role in this story, but really does want it. Politics is not her strong point. But when thrust into a volatile situation regarding negotiation for mining rights in a small African village, Knight’s skilled of a trained assassin soon come to life. When some assassinations and a kidnapping occur - Knight puts her anger and fears of her traumatic past behind her and falls back into her elite ‘badass sister’ role to resolve the issue. Angoe hits on all cylinders once again with this exciting, emotional, and exhilarating African American-themed political action thriller. Strong character development and sensational storytelling makes this a very worthwhile read. I highly recommend the entire three-book Nena Knight series and commend author Yasmin Angoe – a bright and fascinating author – for creating a strong and formidable woman of color protagonist in the thriller genre. Thank you NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer Publishing and author Yasmin Angoe for this digital ebook Advance Reader’s Copy in exchange for my honest review.

5/5 stars: Angoe hit's it out of the park with the conclusion of the Nena Knight series. A fast-paced action-packed thriller, Angoe weaves politics, spycraft and topics relevant to the world today, mining in this book, in each of her books while still giving the reader plenty of twists and turns to leave you on the edge on your seat as to what to outcome will be. Angoe's character work is exceptional, Nena is incredibly complex yet likable and someone I will miss reading about. Her growth and journey were tough to read but so worth every page. Additionally, the secondary characters and relationships are thoroughly flushed out. I especially love Keigel and his friendship with Nena. I would be remiss not to mention how much I love that throughout the series Angoe has taken readers to multiple locations around Africa, in particular Tanzania in this installment. Take care; check the CWs. This is the conclusion of a trilogy so be sure to pick up book one, Her Name Is Knight so you don't miss out on this excellent series.

I received this eARC thanks to Thomas & Mercer in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

In book 3 Nena is reckoning with the tragic events and betrayals that lead to the death of those who were once loyal to the tribe, one such tragedy leading to the death of her mentor and her father's closest friend. Forced to keep the details under wraps, Nena is now appointed as head of dispatch leading a new team who are not overly confident in their new leader, especially with the rumors of the suspicious death of her mentor. After being given a new assignment, one much more suited for her sister Elin, new must move past her team's doubts, rumors circulating among council members, and the greatest threat - the reappearance from Nena's past. Someone who betrayed the trust of Aninyeh, young Nena, being kidnapped after watching her father brutally murdered. Young Nena thought Bridget to be a savior and trusted her kindness until she discovered Bridget to be a groomer for sex traffickers. Having to face Bridget not as the innocent Aniyeh but as the fierce dispatch Echo will require all the resolve, self-control, and focus that Nena can muster.
I have read all three and have shared the first two in book lists. I am adding Yasmin Angoe to my list of authors to watch for. I can't wait to see what's next from this author.

I’ve been a fan of Nena Knight since book one, and I loved this final installment as much as I loved the other two!

Nena is fighting through the aftermath of a death at the end of the second book (hiding the spoiler) when her father Noble asks her to smooth over negotiations with a mining community in Tanzania. When she gets there, it’s clear someone is trying to manipulate the deal, and things turn deadly,

Yasmin Angoe is one of the best action writers out there, and she balances it with heartfelt moments that make her characters unforgettable. I loved Nena’s internal struggle throughout this book as much as her external, fight scene struggles. I’m going to miss Nena in the future, but I can’t wait to see what Yasmin does next!

As a fan of the first two books of the Nena Knight series, I was anticipating the final book. The story of Nena's tragic childhood, her adoption into the Knight family, and training/missions for the Tribe are further explained in this final installment of the series. During this book, Nena moves to a position of leadership in the the Tribe and faces one of her enemies from her childhood while dealing with the political and emotional effects of Witt's (Nena's former mentor) death. Although I liked Nena in a leadership role and the mission that she led her team through, I did not like how she was thrust into the politics of the Tribe. Politics isn't one of Nena's strong points (it is what her sister Elin usually deals with) and it was uncomforatable to read her grappling with politics while developing her leadership skills with her team. It seemed like she was being asked to perform the the jobs of two people. However, I did enjoy the developement of her relationships with Cort and Georgia, her maturation as a leader, several of the new characters that were introduced, and the return of other characters (such as Keigal, Elin and Delphine). The story also ended with an opening for another book/series that I would definitely read. I'm looking forward to more from this author. I would also like to "thank NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review."

It Ends with Knight is a combustible and intense continuation of this fantastic series featuring one of the strongest female protagonists in the genre. Yasmin Angoe hits all the right notes, once again delivering emotion and exhilaration throughout a twisting and deep story.

After the death of her mentor, Nena steps up to lead the Tribe’s Dispatch and Network departments. It’s a different and more complicated role than being an assassin, requiring more political savvy and forethought than she’s had to demonstrate before. But there’s no time to ease into it as she’s thrust into a volatile negotiation for mining rights in a small African town where no one can be trusted and an individual from Nena’s traumatic past surfaces. After explosions, assassinations and kidnappings occur, she will need to put her anger and old fears behind her and fall back on her elite skillset to save the day.

Nena is incredibly relatable, no small feat given most of us aren’t elite assassins and/or members of a rich and powerful family. But we can understand the self-doubt she has as she takes on a new role with bigger responsibilities, wondering if she’s qualified and can live up to the lofty expectations of others. And many of us can relate with her ongoing struggle to overcome past trauma. These things make her vulnerable and human, resulting in readers rooting extra hard for her to be successful because we know those feelings of inadequacy and pain from our own life experiences. So when she stands up to someone dismissing and underestimating her or she eliminates a bad guy who desperately had it coming, it’s that much sweeter because of her journey, our ability to connect to her as a person and our wish that she find peace and happiness.

Beyond Nena’s general awesomeness and ability to overcome adversity, It Ends with Knight features an intricate cast of characters and a strong storyline with excellent buildup that explodes in well crafted action sequences at the right moment. It keeps you guessing on the motivations of each key player and how far they might go to get what they want. It’s compelling stuff from start to finish with the outcome highly uncertain and no character safe from harm or death. Just how thriller fans like it!

If this is indeed the end of the Nena Knight series, it finishes with a bang. We should all be thankful to Yasmin Angoe for bringing this strong, powerful, and capable Black woman into our lives for the past few years. She’s a tremendous character that enriched the thriller genre and will be greatly missed. But I will have my fingers crossed in hope that she returns in the future. Because I choose to believe in the adage “never say never.“

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Angoe continues to keep me on the edge of my seat with this third installment of the Nena Knight series. I have truly fallen in love with this cast of characters from the very first book, especially Nena. She continues to grow and heal in spite of the atrocities in her past, but Angoe also allows Nena to continue fighting for herself and others in the midst of her healing. She is kind, but she is also strong and deadly. I love to see female characters that exist in this category, as many times it is easier to write them as one or the other.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys high-action thrillers, but also to anyone who is looking to immerse themselves in the complicated politics of post-colonial Africa. I have learned so much from this series! Angoe has quickly become a favorite in my collection.

This final installment of the Nena Knight series suffered from the same thing the previous book did: it kind of dragged most of the book and picks up towards the final 25%. But while the second book in this series, They Come At Knight, had a pretty compelling mystery at the centre of it with a lot of excitement and plot twists in said final quarter, that wasn't the case with this book. Yes, the plot picked up a lot towards the end, but it wasn't enough for me to say I enjoyed this book a lot as a whole after finishing it.

The characters are just as endearing as in the previous books in the series. And Nena is still the fierce queen I've come to know and love. But the author did her a little bit dirty with describing and explaining every single thing that happened. Because as a reader the "red herrings" are so obviously described, you see the conclusion to this mystery coming from miles away. And honestly, it makes Nena look a bit stupid. Especially since she's supposed to be like this ninja-assassin person who's also supposed to have grown in her job to oversee this important mission.

I just really missed the smart construction of the mystery in the previous book(s). For me it was a bit meh.