This is the 6th and final book in the Gunnie Rose series. I am so sad there will not be a 7. Eli and Lizbeth are going with Felicia to San Francisco and the Wizard's Ball. Wizards from around the world attend to look for spouses . Some are there to kill their rivals. Felicia is a major target because of her power. I was a little disappointed in the ending, especially since there is not another book.

I loved some parts of this book and hated other parts. It wasn't what I was expecting, and not in a good way. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

4.5 out of 5.

Gunnie Rose 6

Lizbeth Rose's half-sister Felicia has been invited to the Grand Wizards' Ball, a way for magic users from all over the world in search of mates to connect. Felicia is essentially the belle of the Ball considering her power, her specialty, and her beauty. But with war pending in Asia and Europe, she's also someone wanted by Germany and Japan to add to their war efforts.

Lizbeth is escorting Felicia to the various get-togethers, increasingly aware of the dangers surrounding them. Add Eli's secrecy and longing to return to the Tsar's court and Lizbeth is feeling truly out of her comfort zone. But she's determined to do whatever she must to protect her family.

I wish to thank Saga Press, Simon & Schuster Publishing, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this, the last planned installment of the Gunnie Rose series. This has become one of my favorite series over the years. I'm truly sad to hear that this is the last entry. Anticipated publication date is July 22, 2005. Seriously, pre-order NOW!

As usual, the action was well done, even if more up close and personal this time. The cracks in Lizbeth and Eli's marriage are spreading despite their love. Lizbeth despises secrecy, especially when it surrounds something that involves her. Her uncomfortableness with the society rules she must abide by while escorting Felicia to the various events are acknowledged by those around her, but it is a life that Eli was raised in. As to Eli himself, he is torn between his potential return to his former life in the HRE and his love for his wife. If I could sum up my thoughts and reactions, it would probably be "sometimes love isn't enough". Or even, "opposites attracting doesn't always end in forever after."

I always suspected this would come, yet had hoped that they would find a middle ground that could make both of them happy. Sadly whatever happiness that Eli and Lizbeth find will not be together. There is a lot of scope for the future in the series despite it being announced as the sixth and final book. After all, New America has their greedy little eyes on Texoma. Perhaps, sometime down the line, there will be short stories or novellas, even if another novel will never arrive.

"#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with the sixth and final installment in the critically acclaimed Gunnie Rose series as sisters Lizbeth Rose and Felicia must face their fates at the last Wizards' Ball.

Lizbeth Rose's sister Felicia attends the Grand Wizards' Ball, and as one of the most powerful - and beautiful - death wizards in a generation, she is highly sought after as one of the belles of the ball.

However, war and violence are on the rise in Europe as German and Japanese wizards are also courting Felicia…and some are refusing to take no for an answer.

As the façade of genteel wizard society turns deadly, Lizbeth must learn to not only protect her sister, but also navigate the arcane world that is pulling her sister and husband into a dangerous dance with death that could change the world as they know it.

#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris has crafted a murderous and magical family drama in this sixth and final installment to the beloved and bestselling Gunnie Rose series."

If you've been waiting to binge this series now's the time!

This was all around an amazing series. I loved the alternative world, the characters and the depth of these books. While the ending was a bit sad it was a great ending nonetheless. Hoping one day in the future this series will be continued. I'm not ready to say goodbye to Lizbeth just yet. Great job Mrs Harris!

I can't say I'm sad this series has come to an end. Not too fond of *how* it ended, but it is probably for the best that it is indeed done. I suspect the almost-two-years since book 5 doesn't help, but I just didn't really care much about anyone in the story or what was happening to them. However, there are plenty of other series I am reading (or have read) with pretty long gaps between releases, and I'm still excited to dive back into those worlds and characters' lives regardless of the lengthy breaks. But with this series, getting through this final book just felt like an obligation.

Wow, for the last book in this short series, I must say it raised more questions than it answered. You might even say that there is no way this series can be finished.

I found it very clever of Ms. Haris to base this series in the early to mid-19th century, more along the lines of the 1940's since in this novel, what appears to be WWII is starting, but with Wizards!

Trouble comes at Lizbeth and her sister Felicia from many different directions. There are issues with Lizbeth's marriage, death is courting Felicia, the Wizard Ball is a week of activities which are driving Lizbeth crazy, and believe it or not, Lizbeth may be being courted even though still married!

There were so many characters in this novel that I had a bit of trouble keeping them all straight. I suggest that you may want to re-read books 4 and 5 before reading this one, so you can refresh your memory on what has happened in the past. I wish I had, but that gives me a good excuse to re-read the series one after another!

This was a fast read - about 5 hours e-book, just perfect for when you want a little fantasy with a mystery thrown in. Fast enough to take on a trip or to the beach, and a good series for book clubs.

I loved it!

*ARC supplied by the publisher, Simon and Schuster/Saga Press, the author, and NetGalley.

I want to thank NetGalley for allowing me this precious opportunity and provide an honest ARC review.

I personally enjoyed this story, although I am sad it has ended, and short. I have been a huge fan of Harris writing and all her series.

Many may be disappointed, but when you think about it…it’s the perfect ending for the series. Yes, I can’t say much but it’s sad and a good read.

Read the other five before reading this one. You’ll absolutely love it!!

Thanks to Netgalley and Saga Press for the pre-release copy of The Last Wizards' Ball by Charlaine Harris. Below is my honest review.

I really loved the beginning of this series, but I'm not as pleased with the prior book and this book. It felt like she didn't really know how to tie things up, and I was hoping for more of a happy ending than we got. Kinda felt like the last few books of Sookie's series... just not as good as the rest, almost like she'd checked out. I hate to say that, but it's how I felt then and it's how I feel now about Lizbeth's series.

One thing that I adored from the first half of the series was Lizbeth and Eli's relationship, which took a nosedive in the last two books, and I was very unhappy with the end of the series and how it left things.

On a better note, the events of this one were superb. It was Bridgerton meets dystopian alternate universe, with a mix of magic and historical fiction mixed in. But it also felt like this one didn't really have a plot - there wasn't a whodunnit, there wasn't a main thread that drove the story and had a beginning, middle, and end. It just had a story that we watched happen and then it was over, without much closure as we only get Lizbeth's viewpoint so we never know the rest.

All in all, I liked the series, but the first few books set up a fantastic story and the last few let me down. Three stars for this one, and I guess three stars for the series overall. Still recommended for Charlaine Harris fans, as the characters are great.

My thanks to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity of reading, I believe the last book of the series, in exchange for an impartial review.
To be honest it was not my favorite book of the series, and I definitely recommend you read the books in order, and since I don't want to give anything away the review will have to be a bit vague. It took me a couple of days to digest it and overall the ending makes sense but in my heart I wanted it to end differently. Either way I will always remain a huge fan of Charlaine Harris, I will be rereading the series since I needed to get myself another fix of Gunnie Rose.

Thank you to Net Galley and Saga Press Books for the advanced reader copy of the sixth and final book in the Gunnie Rose series by Charlaine Harris.

This is a spoiler free review- so I can't say much in case you haven't started the series yet- But you NEED to start this series!

4 Stars - Charlaine Harris never disappoints! Historical Fantasy mixed with a Western with a splash of Romance. You need to check this series out if you are looking for a fantasy read unlike any other.

This book picks up where the last left off. Lizbeth is tasked with providing protection to a magician at the Wizards' Ball. For those of you that are not familiar with this series, the Wizards' Ball is kind of like "the season" for the ton. All of the magicians from around the world have gathered in the Russian occupied faction of what was once the west coast of the United States to try and find a spouse that will increase their familial magic lines. Lizbeth is protecting the "diamond" of the event, the magician that is the most sought after due to her particular kind of magic.

The story is action packed and has an ending that you will not see coming! This was a fantastic ending to the series. I love how this author stays true to her characters in the ending of her books.

There is a greater focus in this book on the historical aspects of the story line. I really enjoyed this and hope that we get a spin off series focusing on the magicians and their place in the war.

I am sad to see Gunnie Lizbeth Rose's adventures draw to a close, and will miss spending time in alternate early 20th Century North America with Lizbeth, Felicia, and their allies and adversaries. But also, man, that character has been through Some Stuff! in her short life, and deserves a conclusion, capably delivered by the always entertaining and thoughtful Charlaine.

Lizbeth Rose and her husband are escorting her sister Felicia to the Grand Wizard's Ball held in San Diego this year. It is a chance for young wizards to meet others like them and maybe find love or a companion for life. And just like at a debutante ball, there are intrigues, matchmaking, and other underhanded dealings. Add in political events happening elsewhere, there is added pressure for Lizbeth Rose to navigate as her sister and husband are being pulled one way while she feels pulled in a different direction. This is a bittersweet tale of family being torn apart by forces outside their control. This may be the last Gunnie Rose book, but I am not sure if Charlaine Harris is done exploring this universe. If you have been following this series, you definitely need to read this book!

Thanks Netgalley and Saga Press for the chance to read this title!

I thoroughly enjoy this series. This author is always up to something interesting. I read anything she comes up with.

This is the sixth book in the Gunnie Rose series and it's hard to review books like these that follow a linear plot without giving away spoilers. The story builds as it goes along. And the author also sheds and adds characters as she decides what the story needs. That said, I enjoyed this. It was entertaining. But I also have no idea where and if these characters will go next. It does seem like we're being set up to go do battle with the Nazis. And since this is alternate history, the author could basically do anything she likes. We shall see.

The sixth in the series sees us returning to the alternate world San Diego as Lizbeth and her husband chaperone her sister through a dangerous series of meetings meant to help the magical meet prospective partners. It is also a return to only Lizbeth’s point of view which is a relief as I didn’t really like her sister. This novel didn’t do much to endear the sister to me more. It was a real page turner but I didn’t feel happy at all with the resolution at the end. During this week in San Diego Lizbeth finds herself questioning her marriage, her sister’s future, her future and some big weighty questions about the state of the world. Set I. The time period before the beginning of world war 2, the political suspense and stakes feel too eighty for the POV of our main character. While formally well written I’m not sure how much I would really want to keep reading this series.

The Last Wizards Ball
Is a complex story involving her sister Felicia they are taking her to the Wizards Ball which happens every three years. A place where matches can be made for marriage and because Felicia is both beautiful and a powerful death gregori. Eli and Lizbeth hope because she is the bell of the ball this year she will find herself a good safe match and secure her future. However, uncertain times within the world and Felicia’s wild heart that may not be as easy a task as it seems. Lizbeth who is tasked as her protector soon learns death hides around nearly every corner and those she trusts most have secrets that they are hiding from her. In this I installment which I truly hope is not the last both Lisbeth and Eli must face hard truths about what they want out of life as new threats come to light that will pull the world into chaos. And we see Felicia even at her young age of 16 fully ready to embrace the decision she has chosen and to walk the path tirade that end no matter what anyone else may want for her. The book was amazing and heartbreaking. The course of so many lives to be altered so quickly and at a cost no one quite yet knows. I want to see all these serrated paths coming to fruition. Will Eli get what he wants most. Will Felicia be a force for good or will this new threat swallow her and her chosen. And Lisbeth what will she choose. To stay in Segundo Mexia if threatened or will she go with Clayton be there to stand by her side or will she go somewhere new and see Virginia with him to fight or not there? Hmmmm so many exciting things to wonder about. This series always leaves me wanting more and I am never disappointed. Every book has revaluations that shock and surprise me in all the best ways. Be prepared to loose sleep once you start you won’t be putting this one down. Although each story is somewhat different I highly suggest reading them in order for the best enjoyment. Hands down 10/10!!

Not sure if this was not as good a previous in the series or if the series it just beginning to be played out. Not a fan of the resolution and felt no connection to the characters

AS much as I've enjoyed this series, this final book was a nit of a let down. There was a lot going on, but it also felt a bit like a filler book, between big events, rather than a finale.
Lizbeth Heads to the Wizard's Ball, as chaperon for her sister, Felicia, in hopes of securing her a match, or at least a good idea of what sort of marriageable wizards are out there for her, and there is a lot more intrigue than just that of the heart. Hitler's rise in Europe has caused a lot of unrest for the Grigori all over the world, as sides are chosen and assets are being gathered and recruited.
Overall, it was wonderful to go on another adventure with Lizbeth and crew again, but I definitely enjoyed earlier books in the series a bit more.


I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

The Last Wizards’ Ball is book six in the Gunnie Rose series and the final installment. The book is best read as part of the series and in order as the story continues from book to book. (This series is set an alternative timeline where the USA is divided into territories owned by different countries and this book is set at the beginning of World War I.) Lizbeth Rose and Eli return to the Holy Russian Empire(California) to protect Lizbeth’s sister, Felicia as she attends the Wizard’s ball to find a spouse. Felicia’s death magic makes her a desirable partner for possible multiple family alliances but it also puts a bullseye on her back. Some factions have decided to see Felicia dead if they can’t have her. Action packed and a little heartbreaking, the story brings things to a head for Lizabeth, her friends, and her family. The ending was not what I pictured for the end of the series but the book was another great addition to the series. I’m definitely sad to see Gunnie Rose go and hope the author spins off into another series with the main characters. My voluntary, unbiased, and non-mandatory review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

A decent finale for the saga of Lizbeth Rose, Eli, and Felicia. Not exactly what I was expecting or hoping for, but it does the job, and I don't feel disappointed. There's definitely an opening for more books should Harris want to write more in this saga, but if not, there is also sufficient closure.