I really enjoyed this Arc from netgalley! I loved the atmosphere, mystery, romance, and a touch of danger that Donna Grant created! This is book 3 in the Elven Kingdoms series and it’s very entertaining.

This book has a darker, moodier vibe with a strong heroine at the center and a plot that slowly pulls you deeper into the forest… and the secrets it hides.

Like many others have mentioned, it’s not necessary to read the first two books in the series and that’s a good thing because I definitely came into this blind. If you’re someone who is already vested into this universe, I think the story will be a nice continuation of things for you. It’s easy to read with immersive descriptions and easy to follow plot lines (even if you’re brand new to the series). Things definitely start to pick up around the 45% mark when our FMC and MMC get to Amberstar and the book transitions from purely fantasy into the romantasy genre. (That was a major win for me). It’s generally a fun read and has good pacing throughout.

Now for my major complaint (and this might just be a me thing…): As someone new to the world of the Elven Kingdoms, I found the names of people and places incredibly distracting. There were names like Dain and Rohan and Farrah which were all “our world” enough to be easy to read but then you get random bag of letters names thrown in there for other characters and it feels like a weird ping pong between fantasy and real life. Add to that the fact that I absolutely could not handle Mortham as a place name (I kept reading that as either Gotham or Mothman) and Shecrish (it’s like “Secrets” with your teeth clenched together) and Siguk (is it a people group? Or their village name? Why doesn’t it sound like a cat at 3 am). But don’t worry - all those mystical, magical places are overseen by The Masters (golf tournament?) or protected by the Defense Intelligence Agency and Counter Corruption Division (what in the Jack Reacher is that about?). I simply couldn’t stay in story the whole time.

Ultimately I think my time in Shecrish will end here but the I don’t regret the read - this storyline simply didn’t do it for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read an ARC in exchange for review!

What can I say Donna did it again, I can never fault her writing or books and she is always a must read for me. The characters grow and develop so well and always have a flaw they can work on the world building is right on par and I am never bored as I read always turning the page and staying up past my bedtime to finnish.

You can't go wrong with this series! Fae, magic, evil baddies trafficking fae and humans, conspiracies, betrayals, and yep a good amount of sizzle and emotion. A rich and complex world brings everything to life and characters are so real you feel you could know them. Great series, this is the third, but can be standalone - then you will want to backtrack the first two!

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This series lacks energy, detail, world building and character development. Book 3 was a repeat of book two with the same plot twists and lack of chemistry between romantic characters. I will not be continuing with this series but will continue with the authors other series (Dragon Kings and Druids)

In Storm Wood we meet Farah, an elf who is desperate to find her missing sister, believed to have been taken to Mortham, the latest site of evil activities. While undercover at Mortham, Farah meets Rohan, a human, also looking in Mortham for his missing sister. With quite a few unexpected twists in trying to reach their mutual goals, they manage to go from enemies to lovers. While it's not necessary to have read the two previous novels in the Elven Kingdoms series, it helps to clarify some of the names mentioned throughout this novel and the various types of evil beings Farah and Rohan encounter. Eager to read Mountain Fire, the upcoming novel in this series to find out what happens next. The Epilogue offers hints about things to come.

Another amazing story by Donna Grant. Donna Grant has been on my go to authors for five years and she never misses. This is another great story however as it can be read as a standalone, I would not recommend it. I can’t wait for more.

Forbidden Romance, enemies to lovers perfection. This was such a great story and I can't wait for more of this series.

The saga continues with the deviousness of the masters and those elves that are trying to take them down. In Storm Wood, Farah, an undercover elf for Durga, is looking for her sister while she is undercover in Mortham. Rohan, a human, is in the latest group of slaves coming to Mortham, but he is secretly searching for his sister who was kidnapped from his small village. Farah and Rohan have more in common than they initially realize, when they start out as enemies - or so they think. Good book in the latest installment. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

I was riveted! This book was a joy to read. Farah has such determination and loyalty. Her strength in the end is astounding. The person behind the evil of Shaldorn is shocking and totally unexpected. I loved this story and highly recommend it.

This was a really good read. I will be honest I went into this blind I didn’t read books 1 and 2 but I honestly didn’t feel like I was lost reading it. I am definitely a huge fan of fantasy Romance and this fave me everything I was looking for. From a strong fmc to great world building.

Storm Wood was a very good read—packed with tension, danger, and a romance that built slowly but burned bright. The worldbuilding was vivid, and the plot kept me hooked, especially with the high-stakes mission and secrets unraveling. The chemistry between the leads was strong, and I loved the premise of unlikely allies navigating the perilous Below.

My only wish was for a deeper emotional connection with the characters. While I enjoyed their journey, I didn’t always feel fully in their heads or hearts, which made a few key moments hit with less impact. Still, it’s a captivating installment in the Elven Kingdoms series, and I’m excited to see where things go next!

Loved reading the mesmerizing and spellbinding paranormal story. While Farah, a wood elf, was working undercover in Mortham, a bomb goes off, and Farah finds herself a prisoner by a human, Rohan. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting story. Can't wait the next story in the series by the phenomenal author, Donna Grant!

Farah is a Wood Elf and is a DIA agent,Defense Intelligence Agency, working undercover in Mortham looking for her sister. She disappeared seven years ago and Farah has never given up on finding her. Rohan is human and is also in Mortham looking for his sister and several of his villagers. They disappeared several months ago and Rohan let himself be captured so he could look for them. Rohan has help setting off an explosion and then takes Farah. Farah is badly injured and Rohan and his sister doctor her up. Rohan knows Farah’s secret and blackmails her into helping him. They travel through woods to get back to Mortham and start their search but they end up with some extra people with them. Will they find their loved ones and take down the ones enslaving people?
Secrets. Enemies to lovers. Elves and humans. Steamy at the end. Rohan was raised to believe elves are all bad. Farah just wants to find her sister. I’m sorry if this doesn’t make sense but I don’t want to give anything away.

* VOLUNTARILY READ AND REVIEWED FOR NETGALLEY *