This book is everything I hoped for in an epic finale! The Shadows Rule All delivers an unforgettable conclusion to the Dominions series, with each page pulling me deeper into its intense, heart-stopping journey. Abigail Owen has crafted characters so raw and real that they practically leap off the page, and their struggles and triumphs tugged at my heart. I’m truly sad to say goodbye, but what a breathtaking ride it’s been—an emotional, thrilling, and wholly satisfying end to an incredible series!

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The Shadows Rule All by Abigail Owen
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This was the perfect ending to a great YA romantasy series! I loved the deep dive into Eidolon’s origin story, because it made him a much more sympathetic villain. This book is darker than the first two, but it was necessary for the plot and the character growth of Meren and Reven. They have been through so much, and the entire world seems to be conspiring to keep them apart; their yearning for each other is unmatched. This book is packed with action, danger, and devastating losses. The ending was bittersweet, but I felt like it fit the series perfectly. I was lucky enough to receive and ALC as well as an ARC, and let me just say that the dual narration was completely amazing. Samara Naeymi does an excellent job voicing Meren and vibrantly bringing the story to life. And Luis Moreno was the perfect choice for Reven. His voice was deep and growly and exactly what I wanted. If you want an excellent YA romantasy trilogy, I definitely recommend this one!
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My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
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Read if you like:
▫️magic and goddesses
▫️warring kingdoms and court politics
▫️soulmates
▫️strong heroine
▫️found family
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Thank you to Entangled Teen, NetGalley, and Abigail Owen for the ARC. I received an advanced copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Shadows Rule All is the thrilling conclusion to the Dominions trilogy!

I’ve been waiting this book for a long time. It’s been a while since I read the 2nd book, so my memory about it is a bit hazy, which is part of the reason it took me a while to get hooked into this book.

But I love that this story is much more action-packed, with the characters constantly on the run, trying to stay one step ahead of the villain and save the Dominions.
The thrilling scenes kept me at the edge of my seat, there were also heart-breaking moments that brought me to tears.

Meren, the FMC goes through a lot in this final book, and my heart ached for her.
It was sad to see Meren being so hard on herself and shutting down her emotions, leading her to make questionable decisions, but given what she’s been through, it’s understandable especially with Eidolon keeps bothering her.

As for the romance, there are plenty of angsty moments between Meren and Reven especially after knowing what happens to him in this book, adding another problem to Meren’s huge list of problems.
However, I was hoping for more from their relationship… I wish there were a few chapters from Reven’s POV to see from different perspective regarding their relationship.

Overall, I’ve enjoyed reading through Meren’s journey with her found family. I love watching her character grow from the first book until the last.
Loveable characters, epic world-building, unique magic system and a satisfying ending make this trilogy well worth reading.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for my early copy. All thoughts are my own.

I honestly don’t know what to say. I think it was a great ending to a fantastic series but I do feel like Cain’s death was unnecessary. A bunch of people were already killed off, why kill him within the last 20 ish pages? I thoroughly enjoyed this book up until this part. Also, Bene, how? There wasn’t an explanation, so I’m confused.

I really don’t even know what to say about this book. I’m happy and frustrated at the same time, I have a lot to sort through. My heart just hurts. 3.5 stars rounded to. 4.

The Shadows Rule All is an epic and wonderful conclusion to the Dominion series that leaves the reader satisfied but also kind of wanting more. While I think the ending was clear, I also wasn't tired of the world or these characters yet and could have happily seen the series continue which I think is a major prop to the author. Book 3 was definitely a bit darker than the first two and left you feeling worried for your favorite characters and on the edge of your seat during some parts. Abigail Owen is very quickly becoming an auto buy author for me. Her imagination and writing skills are phenomenal and I am so grateful I get to enjoy her books.

Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the opportunity to read this eARC! Love you lots, mean it! <3

*I received and ARC of this book free from the author.*

The exciting conclusion of the Dominions series does not come without its losses.  Every book has been a rollercoaster of excitement, filled with friendships, loves, losses, betrayals, and lots of the unknown. The Shadows Rule All wrap it all up while staying true to its nature. There are long separated loves, reunited. There are betrayals, righted. There are loved ones, lost. And there are evils, overcome.

Meren will fight her feelings, the shadows she carries, and her enemies, and it will all take its toll on her...and her friends. Reven struggles with not having his memories and yet trying to become this new version of himself without everyone's expectations of the old him weighing him down. Tabra tries to regain her strength and powers. Everyone is on this precipice, waiting for everything to fall apart, and yet they cling to every small sliver of hope they can.

"I remember taking you to the Shadowood where you proceeded to fit in with my people like you were the last piece to a puzzle." ~Reven

All I can is that everything works out as it should.

Abigail Owen has completed another amazing series that consists of an epic journey to right the wrongs of their Dominion. Every page held me captive until the very last.

I have adored the Dominions series with Meren and Reven becoming two of my favourite romantasy couples. This series has all the tropes I love - enemies to lovers, slow burn, magic, adventure, found family and more. So I have been waiting very impatiently for the finale to this series to be released. .

This book was perhaps the best conclusion to a series I have read in a long time. There was so much still to happen and I couldn't envisage how it was all going to be wrapped up in one book (I think I was secretly hoping for a fourth instalment). However it was achieved by a rollercoaster of a ride with non-stop action and tension which had my nerves on a knife edge. I am not going to give any spoilers but what I will say is don't expect everyone to make it out alive (I nearly didn't). My heart was in my mouth constantly and I read the last couple of chapters through a veil of tears.

I really do have to congratulate Abigail Owens on an amazing series and a thrilling conclusion. When I was asked for a star rating I realised they didn't offer me enough to rate this book adequately. A massive 5 stars + for this book.

If you haven't yet read this series, go and binge it now. I promise you it is worth it.

Oh my….
Final book in this trilogy, and I’m going to miss it 😞
I loved reading the storylines, watching Meren grow into a real kicka$$ character. Faced with challenge after challenge, she never gave up, although it did come close a few times!!

This book picks up from book two. Can you read this one without reading the first two? You could, but I think you’d be missing out on two fantastic books, and there is information that I felt pertinent to the story (but that’s just my opinion.)

So many characters have come and gone in this trilogy, some I’ve cried over, some I shrugged and moved on…. But all were integral to the story, one was a filler, everyone had their role to play.

Meren and Reven have become one of my favourite couples. Their relationship hasn’t been easy, they’ve fought one another and against this world to be together. And in this book, it’s still no easy task!

Eidolon is still a force to be reckoned with! Although on the ropes, I still wouldn’t count him out just yet! (And I did feel a little sad for him in the prologue 🤫)

The action is nonstop, the pictures in my head were painted so clearly due to the details given by this author. She creates a world you just want to live in, sights and sounds play like a movie in my head. (In fact at some point I’m going to grab the audios.)

Betrayal/suspense/mystery and battles will have you hard pressed to put this book down until the last page! Friends can’t always be trusted! Allies can turn against you, and even family needs to be watched!

There are lots of loose ends that need tying up. There are moments that need to be explained. And there are still loved ones to be rescued! And the author does all that and more!

I don’t want to give too much away, but be prepared for 🤧 and 😱 moments. I’d also say that this book is a little darker than the previous two, there is a warning at the beginning of the book.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend it and the previous two. It’s definitely an adventure I’ll be revisiting at some point.

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Amazing. This conclusion is prefect. I loved this entire series so much. It has every aspect of an amazing romantasy. Shadow power, enemies to lovers, epic battles, spice, fierce female main character, Puzzles and mysteries, Spies and betrayal. IT IS FANTASTIC. I can't say it enough. If you have a free weekend. Get all three books and devour them. Cause you won't want to put it down. This is one of the top series for me.

This was everything a finale should be, and then some 🥹 It was an intense ride! My poor little heart broke over every loss, but they were necessary to the journey. These characters became friends through this 3 book adventure, and they'll live rent-free in my head forever.

Do you know that feeling when you pick up the second or third book in a series? When you don't know if it will live up to your expectations, but you loooove the first book and want to give this one a chance? That was my experience reading this book, and I'm so glad I stayed with this series.

The first book in this series is EVERYTHING to me. It's one of my top five favorite fantasy romances of all time. While I'm not quite as obsessed with the second and third books, they're still 4 or 4.5 star reads. I think Abigail Owens is a new auto-buy author for me.

This series has everything I look for: enemies-to-lovers, witty banter, slow-burn romance, and found family. And they're done so well! I love how the author draws inspiration from these tropes without making them cliches. Even this book's twist with the romance wins my approval. I don't know what sorcery Abigail Owens used to make me like the amnesia trope, but it worked!

And can we take a moment to talk about the characters? I love how clever and resourceful Meren is. Whether it's raising armies to reclaim her city or facing down a king made of shadows, Meren rises to the task. There aren't any damsels-in-distress in this book! I also like how Meren's sharper edges are softened by the compassion she feels for her people. Many authors fail to find this balance (an example being Captain Marvel—yikes). That DOESN'T happen in this book. Meren is smart, feisty, and capable WITHOUT sacrificing her inner kindness. I wish more FMCs were like her.

And then there's Reven. I LOVE this man. If anything happens to Meren (goddess forbid), I will happily take Reven for myself. There's something about his unwavering support of Meren that makes him sooo hot. And did I mention he has dark hair, shadow magic, and a personality more prickly than a cactus? If you're searching for a new book boyfriend to get over your crush on Rhysand, look no further. (Also, good luck. You're going to need it if you want to get past Meren).

I could spend another hour gushing about my love for the setting, side characters, and plot twists (bring tissues), but I think I've made it clear that I love this series. Reading "The Shadows Rule All" feels like sipping hot chocolate and snuggling into a cozy blanket on a winter day. I'm so happy with this final installment in one of my favorite series. I hope other readers enjoy Meren's story as much as I did!

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and Netgalley; all opinions are my own.

Thank you to Entangled for an ARC!

This is the final book in the series, and the stakes are as high as ever. This book picks up almost right where we last were left.

Abigail always finds ways to keep us on our toes -- the angst between Meren and Reven is intense in this book.

Politics, actions, this book has it all. And pain, a dose of pain too.

Overall, I really loved the ending to this series, I felt that it was a great conclusion and overall did the series justice. It's hard to talk about this third book without spoilers, so you'll just have to read it yourself~

This has been a really brilliant series and the finale did not disappoint! The world building and the character relationships were up to the usual standard (although there was a bit of the plot which felt a bit repetitive - my only gripe). An excellent book, definitely pick it up!

Thank you to the publisher for sending a copy to review

The Shadows Rule All by Abigail Owen is an electrifying conclusion to the Dominions series, centering on Meren and Reven’s gripping journey. As shadows of danger close in, Meren and Reven find themselves fighting not only for survival but for the future of their world. The chemistry between these two characters crackles with tension and intensity, and their dynamic brings both heart and high stakes to this finale.

Abigail Owen crafts a stunning world filled with intrigue, danger, and unexpected alliances. With each twist, you’re drawn deeper into the Dominions’ dark magic and battles for power. Fans of epic fantasy and spellbinding romances will find this book an unforgettable read. This is the kind of ending that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page!

Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for this ARC to read and review.

Rated 4.5 Stars

The Shadows Rule All was epic. It was packed with action, adventure, treachery, betrayal, love and so much more. I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I'm left with a bittersweet feeling that this series is over. I loved it even when it ripped my heart out and stomped on it. This book was wild. Everything in it was ramped up, the angst, the tension, the stakes, the emotion. It was definitely an emotional roller-coaster read. I'm left feeling all out of sorts. It will probably take me days to process all that I'm feeling right now. It was good and I highly recommend.

The Shadows Rule All is the third and final book in the Dominions series. Owen nailed this finale and gave the story the ending it deserved. There was so much packed into this story with all of the plot lines that needed to be tied up. Owen also amped up the intensity in this installment. The characters were placed in precarious positions fairly frequently and as with war, not everyone makes it out. My heart hurt for Meren with everything she endured throughout this story but especially for some of the moments between her and Reven while the worked to find their happily ever after. I loved that we got to spend more time with the family that Meren created and surrounded herself with. My one complaint was that the story did start to feel too long during the middle. However, the ending was so well done while being equal parts heartbreaking and full of hope. I combo read this between the ebook and audiobook. I love the narration by Samara Naeymi and Luis Moreno. I’ve read the other books in the series via audiobook and this continues to live up to expectations for narration. There’s so much emotion and expression that it’s easy to keep readers engaged in the story. You can’t go wrong with either eyeball or audiobook reading. This whole series is well worth the read.

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It feels like I've been waiting for the final book in this series for a long time, and it did not disappoint. I had forgotten about abigail owens' willingness to destroy her readers with deaths and betrayals, and destroy me she did.

The plot moves along nicely. We have moments of planning and then fight scenes. I was concerned when I reached the last 70 pages, and there was so much left to happen, but it felt well paced and somewhat like the final episode of a tv show featuring the epic faceoff.

One of my favourite things in this series is the magic system. So many powers and most of them can be used in more than one way. We spent 2 books seeing reven fighting the shadows, and it was very interesting to read meren having that same internal struggle.

The romance is on point. The longing is constant even when they are together, and they bounce off each other well. Tabra and achyls may have taken the romance crown in this one, though. The found family is on a whole other level in this one. Pella and Hakan remain some of my favourite characters.

I've gone with 4 stars mostly because there's only so many times the same thing can happen before it starts to feel like our characters should expect it. There's a lot of possessions happening, and reven refusing to be close to meren and then kissing her anyway.

Overall, i enjoyed it, and I'm a little sad that it's over. I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

Satisfying conclusion to a three novel series. I was so so sad with the fate of one of the characters though. Anything more will spoil the story, but be prepared with tissues.

The Shadows Rule All by Abigail Owen continues the story following the events of The Stolen Throne with some time having elapsed since then. I hesitate to reveal my thoughts on the ending to avoid spoilers, but the journey leading up to it is filled with action, particularly in the latter half of the book. Personally, I found Eidolon to be somewhat disappointing, and I still feel a sense of unresolved closure on certain aspects. It is bittersweet to see the conclusion of this captivating tale, but The Shadows Rule All serves as a fitting end to a truly remarkable story.

and the trilogy concludes!! i think i liked this one the most- while the first two felt very typical to most fantasies out rn, this book did a good job on focusing on the action filled plot and further developing the characters. one could maybeee say it was rushed, but if you’ve been a fan of the whole series, i think you’d find this a satisfying conclusion.