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I adore this work that Lexi Ryan has created, and I'm so sad to be at its end now! So often series lose steam as they trudge along, but shifting focus to Jas and further expanding its world in the third and fourth books kept the blood of this series pumping.

BTBH thankfully picks up RIGHT where Ryan's world of These Hollows left off in Beneath These Cursed Stars--because that cliffhanger was a lot. Princess Jas has 11 days to live because of her bargain with witch, and now she's totally on her own since finding out that her beau has been lying to her for years. Felicity is still stuck in King Misha's dungeon after she was discovered to be an echo impersonating Jasalyn. The Shadow Court is about to implode with the possible resurrection of the previous baddie, Mordeus, and also the human world might be just as corrupt. (Side note: I appreciate how this novel gave more depth to the human world, which was somewhat pushed to the side in books 1-3.) Let's see if Ryan can land this 4-book ship.

The characters getting a chance to be even more fleshed out made this fourth installment stand out for me. Jas's journey since These Hollow Vows has been simultaneously surprising and natural. Getting a chance to be inside her head as she grapples with the traumatized and rightfully timid teenager she once was--and still is to many who know her--and the badass with the kiss of death she has grown to be is a great way tension is added,. That's further developed when she physically can't escape the person she's become--the person she thought she wanted to be.

Felicity's arc has been equally as delightful. I was a little confused here and there in BTBH because of Felicity echoing Jas and Jas having two personalities herself (and because it had been years since I'd read the original duology) but Felicity especially felt a lot more concrete in this installment. Her relationship with not only Misha but HERSELF was crafted so beautifully that I couldn't help but love her.

Mixed Bits:
- Brie drove me nuts in Beneath These Cursed Stars (book 3) so I'm glad that she was a little less of an idiot in this one. :)
- Alright, so the big *a-ha* moment of this story is kind of obvious to anyone with two brain cells to rub together. WHATEVER. I was still hooked in the *getting there* of it all.
- I wanted even more of Felicity (and Misha).

This is a solidly tied-up resolution to the series. I'm happy with the time I got to spend with these characters over the years and I'm thankful that everyone's arcs reached satisfying conclusions!

Amazing conclusion to this duology! While I can’t say much without spoilers, I absolutely adored this book and loved both of these couples. Felicity and Misha truly stole the show for me though, but I loved how intricately Ryan wove all four of these characters’ missions together, and how seamlessly she handled it all.

I adore this series! I don’t know why it doesn’t have more hype than it does. It has everything I want in a Romantasy series. There’s mystery, angst, betrayal, suspense, swoon worthy characters and some great twists and turns.

Lexi Ryan delivers a satisfying and emotional finale packed with forbidden love, ancient prophecies, and the fate of the fae realm hanging in the balance. If you’ve followed this saga from These Hollow Vows through Beneath These Cursed Stars, this book ties it all together in the best way.

The writing is just as captivating as ever—lyrical, immersive, and emotionally charged. Jas and Felicity’s story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and it’s amazing to see how far the characters have come since book one.

A beautiful, full-circle ending to a magical series. One star off for a few pacing hiccups, but overall? Completely worth the journey.

I absolutely loved Lexi Ryan’s These Hollow Vows duology, it was addictive, emotional, and brimming with twists that kept me hooked. That’s why I was so excited to dive into Between These Broken Hearts… but unfortunately, this spin-off didn’t live up to my expectations.

The story had all the ingredients for something epic: forbidden romance, mysterious prophecies, and high-stakes danger for the fae realm. But I found myself struggling with the execution. The plot felt drawn out and didn’t capture my attention the way her earlier books did. The relationships, which seemed to take center stage, lacked the chemistry and tension that made Abriella’s story so compelling.

While I enjoyed revisiting the world and seeing familiar threads tied up, the pacing and emotional pull just weren’t there for me this time. Still, Lexi Ryan’s writing style is engaging as always, and readers who are deeply invested in Jas and Felicity’s story may find more to love here than I did.

Overall, a decent conclusion, but one that didn’t quite meet the standard set by the original duology.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

3.75/5 stars

I will start by saying I did not love this as much as the original duology, but I still loved it.

Lexi Ryan is a fantastic romantasy author, capturing the delicious tension of the relationships alongside excellent worldbuilding and adventurous fantasy stories. My biggest pet peeve with this one, however, was the intsta-lust/love...I get attraction, but this went beyond that and became a much bigger focus of BOTH POVs than I really would have liked. But, that may just be personal preference - I prefer the fantasy of romantacy, but others may feel differently. That said, book 2 brought a lot of lore and history into the story that I very much enjoyed. The romantic relationships were still the forefront, but I still felt like I understood a lot the characters and their motivations better. My main complaint with this one was how fast the final battle was....I don't want to give spoilers, but aspects of it felt very anticlimactic after all the build up.

All that said though, I still loved it and highly recommend both duologies!

This series is incredible. I love it and the final book didn't disappoint .Thank you to the author and to Net Galley for the early copy!

Lexi Ryan does it again. She brings you back to world of "These Hollow Vows" with an epic conclusion.

I loved the duel point of view with Jasalyn and Felicity. Their character development brings so much to this story and maybe they can change their future.

I really enjoyed the these hollow vows and these twisted bonds duology, but feel like something was missing from this second duology set. The story was interesting enough, and the main characters were memorable enough, but for some reason the story just didn’t grip me or hold my attention like the original duology did. It was just okay for me.

I thought this was a great conclusion to the series. I loved the body positivity and self-love vibes throughout the book. I definitely identified with Felicity the most. I've often been insecure about my body and appearance, just like Felicity. I liked that Misha was honest with Felicity that while he was mad, she lied to him he preferred her form and wanted to touch her when she was herself and not anyone else.

Jas frustrated me at times because she kept going off on her own and didn't want to accept her friends' and sisters' help. But, I did get where she was coming from. She was held captive and felt so weak and helpless. The ring gave her powers even though she exchanged it for her life. Going through something like that changes a person. I was glad when she finally accepted help from her friend and sister.

If you enjoy books about Fae, forbidden romances, dangerous bargains, prophecies and curses, Angsty Soulmates, body positivity, and self-love love, then you will enjoy this series.

This book was a great fantasy book, loved it so much! Can’t believe this is already book 4! Did need to do a quick reread of the others tho

This felt rushed. The relationships didn't have time to flourish.

And the brother?!?!? Unnecessary

The conclusion of this duology was incredibly bitter sweet. I loved that both girls who we’ve been following got their happy ending, even though it came at great personal cost. The stakes were high and the anxiety was higher. Overall I felt like this book wrapped up very neatly.

While I quite liked both female main characters, this duology as a whole, and particularly the ending, didn’t feel quite as satisfying as the ending to the first duology in this series. Perhaps because the POVs were split and these are relatively short books, there wasn’t enough time to become as invested as I was in the earlier books. These character’s stories simply weren’t my favorite.

That being said, I still really enjoyed the romance, the banter, the magic, and the drama. Lexi absolutely blew me away with creating a world that felt rich and immersive. I absolutely love the little goblin characters and the sister relationships.

Overall this was a good story and I’m glad I read it. It feels complete now!

The characters which were many main characters and side characters did feel overwhelming to me. I think there was just a disconnect for this storyline for me because I did feel the other duologies were YA but now that it's been years it felt older. The pacing was easy to read and relatable for a YA. The plot kept thickening as was the magic system. The writing was weird because there is an age gap, and it does not translate to Young Adults but yet felt juvenile. I did feel like everything came full circle in the end!

Perfect if you like:
Magic and Mystery
Prophecies
Battle for the Fae
Deal with the Fae and you die
Romantasy baby!

I absolutely adored These Hollow Vows and Beneath these Cursed Stars! I know there will be more from this author, and I am intrigued to what she writes next! The covers are always stunning! Thank you so much to the author, the publisher Harpercollins, and NetGalley for this arc!

I was so excited to read this book as I have loved the series thus far. While I did enjoy this book, I found it paled in comparison to its predecessors. Twists were obvious, the action grew stale, and the romance wasn’t nearly as passionate as I was expecting. I just found myself not caring which was such a disappointment. While I will definitely recommend Lexi as an author, this was not my favorite from her.

Thank you so much to HarperCollins Children’s Books for this ARC in return for my honest review. My opinions are my own.

BETWEEN THESE BROKEN HEARTS picks up right where BENEATH THESE CURSED STARS left off, giving us two parallel POVs, Jasalyn and Felicity, each with their own romance that ultimately weaves together in the most beautiful way.

Both heroines shine as strong FMCs facing personal battles. I loved seeing Jasalyn confront her past trauma and channel her healing into strength, while Felicity’s growth in confidence was so rewarding. And our MMCs? Kendrick was wonderful, but Mishe and his mind-flirting? 🔥 Absolutely swoon-worthy.

This finale felt like the perfect wrap-up to the series. While the ending was a touch rushed, it still delivered the closure this world deserved.

Although marketed as YA, the story does include mature themes and I’d recommend it for 18+.

What You’ll Find:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found family
📖 Dual POV
💍 Arranged marriage (to someone else 👀)
🔮 Prophecies
❤️‍🔥 Forbidden romance
🧠 Mental health rep
🌀 Mind-flirting banter

It's simple-- I loved this book. I love this series completely. I love this author's style. She is an auto-buy author for me and I am extremely excited for her upcoming adult series. (Ms. Ryan hinted at it during the release party for BTBH.) I read this both as the eARC, as a hardcover I got autographed at that release event, and I also read the audiobook-- which I really enjoyed that production too.

Between These Broken Hearts is the final book in the These Hollow Vows series, and it starts where Beneath These Cursed Stars ended. I thought this was a fitting finale to the overall series. It did well to wrap up the various plot lines that were still outstanding while also introducing new twists. It kept my attention, and I felt the pacing was fitting for the story. Where this book really shines, though, is the character relationships. The dynamic between Jasalyn and Kendrick was raw and so heartfelt. Additionally, the relationship between Felicity and Misha was equally intense and well written. These incredibly relationships are what kept bringing me back to this series. The audiobook narration was equally as emotionally gripping as the story. It fit the vibes and all the notes I wanted. The narration had me in my feels, and I’m so glad multiple narrators were chosen to really bring this story to life. Overall, this was an enjoyable series with a fitting ending.

Okay, so I thought I was ready for the emotional rollercoaster Lexi Ryan had in store—but wow, this finale packed a punch. The stakes are higher, the betrayals cut deeper, and the emotional damage? Yeah, it’s real.

✨ Jas and Misha continue to be standouts. Misha’s quiet strength and unwavering loyalty make him such an easy character to love, and his ending felt earned and tender. I’ve been rooting for him since These Twisted Bonds, and it was rewarding to see his journey come full circle.

💔 Kendrick absolutely stole the show. His arc was raw and deeply emotional, and watching him wrestle with the weight of his past was both painful and powerful. I" was rooting for him the whole time and am glad to see him get the ending he deserved.

👀 Felicity finally stepped into the spotlight, and she brought a refreshing complexity to the story. Her choices added depth and tension, and I appreciated how her character was explored without overshadowing the others.

The pacing dipped slightly in the middle, and a few moments could’ve used more breathing room, but overall, everything was wrapped up beautifully. No loose ends, no lingering questions—just a well-earned goodbye to a world that’s been full of magic, betrayal, and healing.

Spice Level: 1/5

Read this if you love:

🌪️ Deception and revenge

🖤 Second chances for beloved characters

🫂 “Who did this to you?” energy