This series is my new favorite thing. Absolutely love the world being built and the characters. Another action packed installment with Farah and Rohan that I'm glad I read. Now I just NEED the next book.

Not my favorite of Donna’s books. Didn’t end up finishing because I got bored and just didn’t find myself enjoying the world or the characters that much.

This book was such a satisfying continuation of the series. The story pulled me in right away and kept a strong momentum throughout. I loved getting to see more of the elven world it felt even more magical and dangerous this time around. The main characters had great development, and their connection felt more intense and earned. There were some truly emotional moments that hit hard, along with action scenes that had me holding my breath. A few transitions were a little quick, which is the only reason it’s not a full 5 stars for me. Still, it was a fantastic read and one that left me eager for the next book.

This was pretty unique! I don't think i've read many books that follow a similar style. I found myself confused a lot but that may have been my own doings. I almost DNFed it but I am glad I didn't. The beginning was a little tough for me to get through but once you get to know the characters you're extremely invested. Def recommend to others.

I love these elves, but then I love anything she writes. This is Farah and Rohans story. When a undercover wood elf looking for her sister is caught in an explosion, a human rescues her. He has ulterior motives, he is looking for his sister!
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This book was an absolute delight to read! It had everything I look for — engaging writing, memorable characters, and a story that stayed with me long after I turned the last page. The author’s voice is distinct and compelling, making it easy to get lost in the world they created, no matter the genre.

I'm incredibly grateful to the publisher for the early copy. It was such a joy to read this in advance, and I can’t wait for more readers to experience it. Highly recommend!

Received as an ARC and very grateful because I loved this one!

Farah and Rohans relationship took awhile to get there for me, and there wasn’t that much romance as I would’ve liked, but nonetheless I enjoyed their journey!

I loved the darkness and twists of book 3! That’s definitely my kind of jam! If you’re a fan of darker fantasy and themes, definitely give this a read. It’s not super dark though.

The world building was interesting and following the story and staying focused was tricky at times but got better towards the end.

Overall great book!!!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This is book 3 in the Elven Kingdom series. This is the story of Rohan and Farah. In this enemies to loves tell, both Farah, a wood elf, and Rohan, a human, are trying to find people would had vanished. This book is well written and very enjoyable. It is part of a series however I read this book before I read the second book. I did not think I missed anything by not reading the second book.

Omg another great read so good I can't believe it absolutely love this author this series highly reccomended make sure you start from beginning

Storm Wood is another highly imaginative novel by Grant. Filled with great characters, intense action, conflict and a tender romance it is entertaining from start to finish.

Farah and Rohan were involved in the explosion at the end of the last book and we pick up there story there. Rohan has kidnapped Farah. He needs to rescue his sister and a large number of his people and believes Farah will give him leverage. He knows her secret and knows neither she nor her agency want to expose their covert operation. He expects a huge fight from her and/or escape attempts but Farah can see the wisdom of cooperating. Their shared goal is to get back to Morthan where they both believe their sisters are held as slaves. The road back is perilous with threats coming from all sides. No one can be trusted. They team up with other undercover agents from Farah's group. Still woefully outnumber and underpowered the crew can only hope the element of surprise gives them enough advantage.

Can they even get into the city without being captured or killed? Can they find their sisters? Can they free them and others? Can anyone get a win large or small against this most violent, most evil organization?

Farah and Rohan are tried in every way possible but despite their adversity they begin to like each other. An attraction forms one for the other. They're enemies. How can this happen? When their ragtag team arrives in the city Farah, finds something she never dreamed could occur and must deal with a threat she never expected. I'll stop here to avoid spoilers but you should read the book to find out for yourself.

I recommend this to lovers of paranormal, romance, action and adventure.

Dark, dangerous, and deeply romantic — Storm Wood sweeps you into a world of ancient secrets and intense chemistry. Donna Grant delivers a moody, atmospheric fantasy with just the right balance of mystery and magic.

The tension? Impeccable.
The setting? Hauntingly beautiful.
The romance? Swoon-worthy.

If you love tortured heroes, badass heroines, and a dash of the supernatural, this one’s for you.

Would I walk into Storm Wood? Only if he’s waiting there.

3.75stars- STORM WOOD is the third instalment in Donna Grant’s contemporary, adult ELVEN KINGDOMS paranormal/ fantasy series- a spin off from the author’s numerous interconnected Dragon Kings and Dark Kings series. This is Wood Elf Farah, and human Rohan’s story line. STORM WOOD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Rohan and Farah STORM WOOD follows Rohan and Farah as they go in search of someone they lost. Days earlier,having worked undercover for the group known as the DIA Farah escaped the Masters of Mortham but in doing so found herself injured and recovering at the home of two human siblings. Struggling to heal, Farah continues to focus on the future, and the rescue of her sister Nitya, a future that now included Rohan. Rohan’s younger sister is also missing, a possible victim of the elven slavers. Thousands of people have gone missing from his village, and with only a dozen remaining, Rohan is determined to bring home the people he lost. As Rohan and Farah begin their journey together, Farah will discover she is a wanted elf, a price on her head, and someone may be pointing a finger in her direction.

The world building is, once again, detailed and complex, focusing on the torture and trafficking of humans and elves, and the existence of Moon, Star, Dark and Wood Elves; Healers and Readers. Someone is forcing the elves and humans into slavery, and our couple are hoping to free the people they love. The Council of Masters continues to seek power and control, while the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency) and the CCD (Counter Corruption Division)

There is a large ensemble cast of interesting and often questionable secondary and supporting characters. We are reintroduced to DIA agent Sun Elf Ravi and his lover Yasmin (Rising Sun 1), Arya and Jai (Dark Heart 2) , Dark elf Dain, Solil and Durga; Rohan’s sisters Lita and Kalyani; and Farah’s sister Nitya. The requisite evil has many faces.

The relationship between Rohan and Farah begins as enemies to frenemies to compatriots then to lovers, as our couple endeavor to rescue their missing siblings but the deeper our couple journey, the more dangerous and familiar the enemies. The $ex scenes are limited yet intimate but I did not feel the growing attraction or sexual energy.

STORM WOOD is an interesting story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and dysfunction, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing and captivating with a familiar writing style and assertion; the romance is limited; the characters are energetic and determined.



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Let’s be real: we’re somewhere around book eighty-something in Donna Grant’s sprawling Dark Universe, and somehow—somehow—she’s still serving fresh ideas, sharp twists, and characters that crawl under your skin (and occasionally stab you in the back). That kind of creativity? Legendary.

Storm Wood is another dark gem—less a romance, more a high-stakes dance between trust, survival, and truths that bite. Farah, a wood elf on a mission gone sideways, and Rohan, a human leader shouldering more than any mortal should, are forced into uneasy partnership. Sparks? Maybe. Tension? Absolutely. The romantic thread is barely visible—but it’s there, tangled in angst and necessity.

This isn't your light-hearted lovers’ tale. It's gritty, twisty, and brimming with moral complexity. The ensemble cast is rich, the danger is constant, and the stakes—emotional and literal—just keep climbing.

Donna Grant proves once again that the darkness she writes is never hollow—it’s layered, bold, and full of meaning. If you're here for brooding intensity and shadowy truths with just a dash of romantic heat, Storm Wood won't disappoint.

And honestly? I’ll keep following wherever this dark, glorious universe leads. Nearly 90 books and still going strong—that’s magic.

Storm Wood (Book 3 of Elven Kingdoms) by Donna Grant is an immensely satisfying read with a dark dramatic beginning, a dangerous fast paced storyline, and a satisfying ending that setups a delicious next book to the series.

In the front of the book the author provides the readers with a map of Zora and descriptions of the 7 Races of Elves to refer to while reading this series. It help readers with the vast number of characters in this series.

Readers will delight in the descriptive scenes that create a world that keeps you glued to the pages reading. I always plan my reading so I have enough hours to read any book by Author donna Grant in one sitting.

Farah is the tough as nails main female character who is an agent trying to find her missing sister. Readers should be prepared for how deep she is into this hidden community of evil doers as there are some very graphic scenes. That being said it didn't interrupt my sleep and was handled with finesse.

Rohan, male main character, is more than he appears and I knew within a few pages that I'd be deeply satisfied with him. His tough as nails but very caring manner are a great personality combination.

I am looking forward to the next book in the series and hope it involves Reva and Dain.

Not to be remiss but I really recommend that you read “Rising Sun” book one of the Elven Kingdoms to get the full flavor of this series.

I gave it 5 STARS.

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

Ronan and Farah have the same goal - to save their sister but they each have their own style of rescue which pits them against each other for a bit. Ronan is human and Farah is an elf so there is natural distrust and a bit of racial inequity so this is a bumpy start to their journey.

The finally have to trust each other and work together and are joined by previous characters from the series. The book is filled with so much drama, action and a small kindling of desire that it was hard to put down.

Wish I could make more comments but that would be giving away important spoilers that I did not seeing coming and don't want to give anything away.

Great series and look forward to the next book.

Being honest I definitely didn't get into it until around the 50% mark but once it picked up I was invested
I'd like to see what else is in store for these characters!

Thank you NetGalley for this arc!

Wood Elf Farrah is trying to maintain her cover for the DIA in the underground Masters' stronghold where all kidnapped victims are taken for 'processing'. Her plans are upended when she is taken hostage by a human named Rohan who wants to use her to sneak back into the compound in order to find his missing sister. Along the journey, they end up forming a tentative alliance as they bond over lost family members and their strong sense of loyalty. Will they succeed on their mission and will they fall in love along the way?

I have to say I was rather disappointed by this installment of the Elven Kingdoms series. Although Farrah and Rohan give very strong 'Pride and Prejudice' vibes in their romance, the book seemed to trying to set up book 4 and not standing on its own merits. In fact, the plot and the ending chapters were super rushed and then cut off without a satisfying conclusion. (I am also still confused as to how Rohan got Farrah out of the underground compound in the first place. That was never explained.)

The book's strong point is the budding relationship between Farrah and Rohan. They start out.(like Lizzie and Darcy) with preconceived notions of one another that are proven wrong after multiple complications on the journey to find their sisters. The development of both their characters is done very subtly and deftly by Grant and I wish the plot had received the same care. I also thoroughly enjoyed the descriptions of the rainwood as our intrepid heroes travel through it. It sounds gorgeous and I would like to visit it.

I do also wish that we had gotten more information on the various intrigues perpetrated by the Masters, the CCD and the DIA.

And goddamn it, when are we getting our Dain book?!!!! I've been so patient!

In this twisting tale of fantasy and mystery, two characters, Farah and Rohan, are in desperate search of their missing sisters at Mortham, a place where evil lurks. A forbidden romance, this high-stakes enemies-to-lovers story will have you gasping and swooning with each page turn of danger and intrigue! An absolutely astounding third instalment from the Elven Kingdom series by Donna Grant, I highly recommend this book for all romantasy readers.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Yet another great read by one of my favorite authors. Highly recommend her to everyone. Can't wait for her next book.

I delved into this book without reading the others and it wasn't such a bad experience. So, if you're interested in it and it's a new series to you, go for it. It has magic, fae's, twists and turns, and an engaging story plot. I did find it incredibly annoying that Rohan, a human, wad casually also looking in Mortham for his missing sister....it seemed to me too linear and convenient. The rest was enjoyable. I would go back and read the previous books.