I need the next book IMMEDIATELY!! The trials and tribulations that our beloved characters go through is heart wrenching but in the most pleasing way!! I was holding my breath and trying to read as quick as I could towards the end. The way the Author captures your emotions and holds them hostage is incredible.

I throughly loved reading thee spellbinding and mesmerizing third book in the series. When Aileen's partner in the battle ends up being her ex-boyfriend, Logan, she doesn't know how they can work together, and Ragnor, Aileen's vampire boyfriend and Lord, wants to know why. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written full of captivating characters, mystery, and suspense, and another riveting story by the phenomenally amazing author, Sapir A. England.

10 stars!!! This series, this book is one of the best series I have read and it just keeps getting better. I couldn't put this book down and didn't want to and at one point while reading this book I couldn't sit still only the percentage left saved my poor heart. First don't read this book as a stand alone, if you haven't read books one and two stop what you are doing and read them now(you can come back later and thank me) then come read this book. But buckle in before you start this book you're going to need it.

This book starts where book two left Aileen and her friends are back with Ragnor and his league but the Hecatomb is happening in part because of Aileen. Now Ragnor's league must prepare. We see more of Aileen and Ragnor in this book and not as much of Aileen pulling away they really, they really seem to be figuring it out. But there is so much more to this book, we learn so much more and this book is filled with jaw dropping moments. No one is safe, I can't say this enough this is must read. I was speechless and now that I'm finished reading this book I feel like it's going to take a little bit to process it all and the thought of having to wait to read book four seem cruel.

There so much I could say and so much I want to say but I don't want to spoil this book. If you read book one and two this is a must, I liked it even more than book one! if you haven't read any of the book you are in for a treat. This book ends like both book and book two we learn so much but we also are left with so many questions of what is to come next. After this book I have no clue how the author will be tying this all up in the end which is fun and exciting. I also wish I knew how many book would be in this series so I could prepare my little heart a little. But pretty much all you need to know is this book/series is a must, it will stick with you, you won't want it to end and once it does you will be on the edge of your seat for more.

*Thank you Netgalley and Montlake for this ARC

3.5 Stars

Okay, confession time: I’ve been deeply into this series since Book 1 (Blood of the Broken still lives rent-free in my head).

I devoured Blood of the Gods like a midnight snack in a vampire den. So it gives me no pleasure to report that Dance of the Phoenix, while steamy and suitably bloodthirsty, didn’t hit me quite as hard.

Let’s start with the good, because there’s plenty to love.

We’re back in the perilous underworld of vampire politics, and Englard doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to atmosphere. It’s all underground palaces, brutal rites, seductive threats, and forbidden magic. Basically, gothic-dystopia-meets-Tinder for immortals. I still love how rich this world feels: lush, dark, and unforgiving.


The tension between Aileen and Ragnor is still top-tier. Is it toxic? Probably. Do I care? Absolutely not. Ragnor continues to be the morally grey dreamboat I wouldn’t trust with my heart or my life, but I’d absolutely trust him to wreck me emotionally in a vampire love triangle.

Ok so now here’s where the pacing and engagement dipped a bit for me.

Aileen’s inner turmoil and attempts to hide her true status were intriguing, but not as gripping as in the previous books. The Hecatomb (killer name, by the way) should’ve raised the stakes, but I didn’t feel them the way I wanted to. Maybe it was too much setup and not enough payoff?

The Love Triangle? More like Emotional Whiplash…….
Enter Former Lover. (No spoilers—but you’ll know him when he shows up.) His reappearance was clearly meant to shake things up, but I felt more mildly rattled than shocked. I wanted more angst, more drama, more………something.
Instead, the triangle left me a little underwhelmed, and not in the fun “I can’t choose between them!” kind of way.


The tournament had so much potential: bloodsport, rival Leagues, deadly alliances. But it didn’t feel fully realised. I wanted more action, more strategy, and more of that raw adrenaline Book 1 and 2 gave me.


This wasn’t a bad book by any means….it’s still sexy, suspenseful, and satisfyingly twisted.
But compared to the first two, Dance of the Phoenix felt more like a filler episode before the next big showdown.

Still, I’m in this series for the long haul, and I trust Englard is setting us up for something huge.

If you’re a fan of morally murky vampire lords, deadly games, forbidden magic, and tortured heroines navigating toxic love and found power, this series still bites in all the right ways.

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.