Valley - 4 ⭐️
I really enjoyed the conclusion of this series! The first third of the book was slow for me. The rest of the book redeemed it, and I read half the book in one sitting. I don’t like it when a character makes an obviously dumb choice or when tension is based on lies. Makes me cringe. I know our hero has to have a low, but that’s is a frustrating way for them to reach a low point. The book really picked up after the low point though. A few of the twists were great, but the ultimate ending of the book was fairly predictable along the way. Still a good journey to get there! I like how much happens all at once at the end of each book in the series. So much gets packed into the last bit and keeps me hooked! Some satisfying revenge! I’m so fond of the characters. Dawsyn is bloodthirsty in the best way. I didn’t reread the other books beforehand, and that would have been really helpful. Trying to remember characters and plot points was a guessing game. I felt caught up by the end luckily! Great trilogy!

Fairly epic. The scenes in the Chasm were a bit long for me, but it all played out. Super clever the way Yennes story is told as flashbacks but backwards. The ending is excellent, especially the epilogue. I've really enjoyed this series!!

What a beautiful conclusion to this trilogy. A lot happens in this book and there were moments I wasn't sure how it was going to end which is always entertaining. I do wish a few things were expressed or explored a little bit more at the end, but I also found the epilogue enjoyable. I'm going to miss this world in these characters.

Valley is very on par with the rest of the Glacian trilogy, which is to say if you loved the first two books, I think this will be a satisfying conclusion.

It was very reminiscent of the first book, in which there is a lot of walking and talking, and repeating that over and over. I enjoy the author's prose and overall narrative voice, but I often find it feels very stiff and disconnected from the characters. It's not *bad* but the rigidity is noticeable and occasionally distracting.

Considering this book isn't particularly long, I would have liked a bit more time spent really selling the conclusion. For so much time to be spent doing nothing for half the book, the end really needed to pack a punch and I think it missed the mark by a bit.

I think this trilogy is a solid 3 throughout, and I got exactly what I expected from this conclusion to the story. While I wasn't deeply obsessed with anything in particular, I had a good time following Dawsyn and Ryon to their finish.

Thank you to NetGalley and Angry Robot for the e-arc!

This is the 3rd book in the Glacian Trilogy. Ledge, Chasm, and now Valley all have my heart. The author writes her characters so they are relatable. This particular book had a few twists, one big one, and I absolutely loved it! This is a series I would encourage fantasy and romantasy readers to get ahold of and devour. Prepare the tissues, because there are some strong emotions the author elicits throughout this journey.

Since the very first book in this trilogy came out I’ve been hooked on Dawson and Ryons adventure, romance and challenges, so when I got my hands on valley I was so excited to read it and finish this trilogy and it didn’t disappoint! Challenges, bretrayal, hope, curve balls and romance! Everyone needs to read this series

I have yet to read the first two books in the trilogy, that said, I very much enjoyed this book and although there are some references that I assume relate to the other books, I was able to read this as a "standalone" without being terribly confused. Now to go back and read the first two

Receiving this ARC made me finally sit down and read the first two books of this series (I bought them what feels like ages ago now). I regret putting it off for so long, I love this trilogy as a whole, and this book was fantastic and a perfect conclusion. The characters are amazing, and I love the humor throughout. The plot was amazing and on a scale of one to ten - was a steady 20 throughout all three books, and in Valley it was no different. That is my opinion though, I’m not hard to please when it comes to fantasy or romantasy books. Definitely recommend this trilogy to anyone who enjoys the genre!

Thank you NetGalley, Stacey McEwan, and the publishers for giving me an opportunity to read this book. I look forward to reading more by this author.

A beautiful conclusion to a wonderful series. I'll admit, I felt like book 3 abandoned Dawsyn a bit and was a little annoyed with the amount of backstory and additional characters that were included. However, I loved the ending and the epilogue feels very fitting to Dawsyn. It all came together very well and I will absolutely be reading whatever Stacey decides to write next.

Valley, the third and final book in the Glacian Trilogy by Stacey McEwan, is a thrilling conclusion that pulls you through a whirlwind of emotions. Following Dawsyn and her band of allies as they strive to liberate the people of the Ledge, take down the corrupt queen, and dethrone the new Glacian king, all while seeking a way to destroy the pool of Iskra without sacrificing herself, this book is packed with heart-wrenching moments of hopelessness, betrayal, and jaw-dropping plot twists. The introduction of new and pivotal characters added even more depth to this already rich fantasy world.

The story kept me hooked from start to finish, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new fantasy adventure. That said, I’m giving this book 4 stars because there were moments when the pacing dragged, and I believe a few scenes could have been trimmed to make the story a bit tighter. Additionally, I love Ryon and Dawsyn, so I was left wanting more of their romance, especially after the big reveal about their relationship.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read this book before its release and for being a part of the promotion of this epic trilogy!

This is the final instalment in the Glacian Trilogy. Overall the plot over the three books is highly satisfying. Our FMC Dawsyn continues on an epic quest, now with followers and responsibilities. I enjoyed having the POV of another formidable FMC, the Queen, this added another dynamic to the story. This book definitely has less romance, there are a few bits of it but this was definitely in the background to conclude the plot, which did upset me slightly as I wanted more. Also, initially the start is slow, but the writing is great, you are in that Chasm and feeling for these people. After about 40% the plot picks up. The epilogue was fantastic at the end. Definitely a great series. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.

Valley is the third and final book in the Glacian triology. What a fantastic conclusion to this amazing story! If you like reading strong female characters with an amazing plot you should definitely pick this series. Thanks to Netgalley and Angry Robot for the arc.

Valley by Stacey McEwan ARC Review

5/5⭐️

“All things find a way back home.”

This is the final book in the Glacian Trilogy which will be releasing on the 10th of September 2024. Firstly I want to say thank you to Stacey McEwan , NetGalley and Angry Robots for giving me the opportunity to read Valley as an ARC from the NetGalley page. When I found out I got approved for this I was screaming and crying at the same time. So thank you!

Some amazing features of this book:
- Romantasy
- Strong FMC
- Epic adventure
- Enemies to lovers
- Found family
- Unique fantasy world
- Multi POV’s
- Plot twists and turns

This was an epic conclusion to this trilogy, I had a roller coaster of emotions from the first page. This book was action packed with so many heartbreaking and heartfelt moments that has left me with a massive book hangover.

I love Dawsyn and Ryon’s relationship and the struggles they have had to face and overcome. Dawsyn is such a fearsome and selfless character. The spicy scenes were very well written and with a healthy amount of them throughout. Throughout the entire book I felt as if I was right there alongside the characters, walking with them, feeling their pain. The authors writing was brilliant!

I really enjoyed the lore in this book, there were a few scenes where it highlighted how the truth can be lost over time and how different cultures end up with different myths and tales. The Multi POV’s provided amazing insight and further developed the plot, especially with Yennes POV! The twists!

The ending was so beautiful it made me cry like a baby. The last chapter was such a heartbreaking conclusion to this trilogy, it was so perfect for Dawsyn and Ryon and all their friends and family. This is one of my favourite trilogy’s I have ever read!

Valley is being releasing 10/9/24 so make sure to check it out!

Wonderful, the fantastic conclusion. I think I enjoyed the best out of the trilogy. Strong women, politics, action and magic..
Thank you to the author for a great series. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

One thing I have loved about the writing style js that the beginning of the next book begins exactly where the last book ended. It puts you right back into the thick of it and it makes the story flow and feel seamless.

One thing I struggled with slightly with this book was the information dump. The previous books gave small snippets throughout but never gave away much detail. This final book went into much more detail and gave various POV’s. We were finally given the puzzle pieces to put the information together but due to it all being given in the same book it took a while to put it all together. However, it was still an enjoyable read to discover and find out the past.

The ending of the story I think could have benefitted being stretched out a little further. After all the hardships suffered in the Chasm, I wanted more moments of happiness specifically between the friendships and found family.
Although this, I loved how brief the epilogue ended things, again you weren’t given much I detail but given the puzzle pieces to fit together yourself.

For me every book in this series has sat at a very solid 3 star rating, it is rare to find a series where each book you’ve enjoyed at the same level.
Overall I was happy and content with how the story ended.

A very satisfying ending to a solid debut romantasy trilogy. Definitely worth the online/booktok hype!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this eARC.

This was much better than I anticipated. The second hook just did nothing for me but I committed to the series so had to finish it and I AM SO GLAD I DID

In this final installment Dawsyn and Ryon are fighting for both of their people against the Glacians. Dawsyn is stuck between two horrible monarchs and she must save the people of the ledge and fight to find a safe space for everyone. With the help of their allies they must fight against the clock to survive.

Valley is the final book in the Ledge trilogy and so it had a lot of plot points to merge together to wrap up the series and it wove them beautifully. There was background information on characters that was quite interesting. The world building of the ledge, valley and chasm and the lore surrounding the humans, mages and Glacians is well realized and I found it quite captivating. I loved finishing the series and feeling pleased with the outcome. I recommend all three books and plan on reading them all again in the future.

8.5/10

An excellent conclusion to the trilogy. While this entry did begin a bit slow it continued to pick up steam throughout and never tapped the brakes. I really enjoyed the continued development of many of the characters, and of course the ever present humor. (If you follow Stacey McEwan on Instagram you know exactly what I mean.) Beyond that though the plot of the trilogy really came together to, what I think, was a very fitting ending here. There was one character at the end I would have liked to hear more about but for the most part I was very satisfied with the ending. There were also a couple twists, one big one, that I definitely did not see coming, and when they were revealed I obviously found myself lying in bed going "Ok well now I need to read one more chapter!" so yea, thanks for the lack of sleep I guess Stacey...

I have said this before but I will reiterate it again for the conclusion of the trilogy here; I love that this is a romantasy book, but that it is one that regular fantasy readers or guys can find a lot love about as well. Yes romance is one of the major plot directions, but there is so much more than just that. There is also great world building, history/lore, characters, humor, action, and so much more. That is what makes The Glacian Trilogy my kind of romance read, I mean let's be real everyone enjoys a good romantic plot, some of us, like me, just don't enjoy when it is the only major plot, and that is exactly what makes this series great for us.