I do love Sapir’s writing style so I’m always a big fan, whilst I really enjoyed this it wasn’t quite as addictive to me as the previous books, but I still loved it, just loved them even more, but still a fabulous read and an author I recommend

It continues interesting

caution ⚠️ This is the third book in the series!

In this book, we get different POVs. It's not only Aileens and Ragnor but also Logans and Elizas POVs in the third person. This helps a lot to understand their inner emotions and intentions. It is truly a highlight in all the happenings around.

Aileens back at the Rayne League and needs to understand her feelings toward Ragnor and everything that happened and will happen around them.

I could relate to all and get attached to them, but I wasn't fully consumed by the story. One because there's so much in the making and hidden and two I felt not much evolution on the characters.

I know this is a romantasy, and therefore, there's a need for more fantastic elements, but the romantic part loses a lot.

Nevertheless, I was entertained and liked the story around Aileen and Ragnor, and they grew together.

conclusion
The story continues interesting.

book description
Aileen Henderson is still finding her bearings among the vampires. After a nightmarish introduction to their world through death, then the Auction, she’s finally found favor—and more carnal pleasures—with Lord Ragnor Rayne. But not even the head of the Rayne League can stave off the dark brutality of this place.

Fearful of sharing her Sacred status, Aileen passes for a Common, deep beneath the city where she took her last breath. After the Hecatomb is announced, it’s harder to hide her secret. The deadly tournament pits two warring Leagues against each other. And its rules are binding.

As the combatants prepare for battle, Aileen finds her allegiance torn. Powerless against Ragnor’s fiery appeal, she’s caught between the present and the past when a former lover appears. And as jealousies rage and loyalties shift, there’s no telling which side will win…or what might be lost.

Info
This is the third book in the "Cloak of the Vampire"-series.

Book 1: Cloak of the Vampire
Book 2: Blood of the Gods
Book 3: Dance of the Phoenix
Book 4 is still in the making

This sequel gripped me with its intoxicating mix of danger, desire, and dark intrigue. The tension between Aileen, Ragnor, and the shadow of her past lover added layers of emotional complexity that kept me hooked. Plus, k absolutely love how Englard’s writing style is vivid and immersive, perfectly balancing the grit of vampire politics with intense, steamy moments. It’s messy, fierce, and completely compelling. I adored every dark, thrilling second of it.

This sequel absolutely delivered every dark, seductive, and heart-wrenching beat I hoped it would, and then some. The writing is cinematic but intimate, keeping you neck-deep in vampire politics, longing, and danger. And, the romance is powerful. consuming and absolutely feral. I adored how jealousy wasn’t just romantic fluff; it was raw, rooted in survival, history, and betrayal. I am eagerly anticipating the next instalment.b

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
As the next installment of the Cloak of Vampire series, the pace of the book was as the last book in the series. Dynamic but not hard to follow. The phoenix was a nice addition and perspective, gave the characters a deeper mythological depth. The writing was good, simple and not dragging. There may be more to read for me, I guess. I will be waiting.

It just wasn’t for me. Nothing wrong with it but it just fell flat for me.
I think I was hoping for the same depth I got with millennium.

Not for me.maybe it is as it says on the tin - cozy romantesy.. Not enough depth of character and plots for me. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.