Ashes to ashes . . .
Evie Greene's story of the Flash is just one of many. All over the world, those connected in some way to the lethal Arcana game--like Death, Jack, and Fortune--must first survive a horrifying night of blood and screams.
We all fall down.
Some will have to grapple with new powers; all will be damned to a hellish new existence of plague, brutality, desolation, and cannibalism. Find out who they lost, why they endure, and what they sacrificed in order to live past Day Zero. . .
From Goodreads:
Losses mount and deadly new threats converge in this fourth action-packed tale of the Arcana Chronicles by #1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole.
When the battle is done . . .
The Emperor unleashed hell and annihilated an army, jeopardizing the future of mankind--but Circe struck back. The epic clash between them devastates the Arcana world and nearly kills Evie, separating her from her allies.
And all hope is lost . . .
With Aric missing and no sign that Jack and Selena escaped Richter's reach, Evie turns more and more to the darkness lurking inside her. Two Arcana emerge as game changers: one who could be her salvation, the other her worst nightmare.
Vengeance becomes everything.
To take on Richter, Evie must reunite with Death and mend their broken bond. But as she learns more about her role in the future--and her chilling past--will she become a monster like the Emperor? Or can Evie and her allies rise up from Richter's ashes, stronger than ever before?
From Goodreads:
New intrigues, adventures, and stunning revelations fill the penultimate installment of #1 New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole's electrifying Arcana Chronicles.
In a world teetering on the edge . . .
When Evie receives life-changing—and possibly game-changing—news, she has trouble believing it. Why doesn't she feel any different? Is it possible someone she trusts might be lying?
With enemies at every turn . . .
Tensions seethe inside the castle of lost time as Evie starts to doubt her own sanity. Answers can be found outside their stronghold, but will Death help her find them—or prevent her from learning the truth about her future and Jack’s possible survival?
Darkness beckons.
A mysterious, sinister power begins to affect the Arcana in its path. Forced out into the wasteland alone, Evie must depend on unexpected allies. But as a battle with Richter looms, can her new alliance defeat the Dark Calling before hell reigns on earth?
New intrigues, adventures, and stunning revelations fill the penultimate installment of #1 New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole's electrifying Arcana Chronicles.
In a world teetering on the edge . . .
When Evie receives life-changing—and possibly game-changing—news, she has trouble believing it. Why doesn't she feel any different? Is it possible someone she trusts might be lying?
With enemies at every turn . . .
Tensions seethe inside the castle of lost time as Evie starts to doubt her own sanity. Answers can be found outside their stronghold, but will Death help her find them—or prevent her from learning the truth about her future and Jack’s possible survival?
Darkness beckons.
A mysterious, sinister power begins to affect the Arcana in its path. Forced out into the wasteland alone, Evie must depend on unexpected allies. But as a battle with Richter looms, can her new alliance defeat the Dark Calling before hell reigns on earth?
Kresley Cole's New York Times bestselling Arcana Chronicles series comes to a spectacular and fiery conclusion in this final installment.
When even the gods hold their breath . . .
To defeat the Emperor and Fortune, Evie, the great Empress of Arcana, must repair her bond with Death, despite the earth-shattering developments between them.
And danger lurks in every shadow . . .
Their allies—a sea witch, a band of roving warriors, and more than a couple of rogues—overcome terrifying obstacles to help them. But when Jack makes a shocking discovery, the fallout threatens to tear their alliance apart.
One girl could deliver salvation—or doom.
If the Empress and her friends can remain united, will their powers be enough to defeat a catastrophic curse on the world, or will hellfire reign forever? The end looms for us all until the best hand wins. . . .
My Review:
I'm so glad that I reread this series! I've loved it since the beginning, but there's been a lot of gaps between each book in the second half of the series, once it went under her own publishing company. I'd forgotten so much, and I'm so glad that I reread it!
The whole bit about who the missing card was, yeah, I basically remembered nothing about it, especially that he killed Finn, and turned the rest of the castle against Evie. The stuff about the minor Arcana, I remembered that the played a role, but not what.
From the Grave was hard to read, honestly, because it was end game. And I had no idea how it was going to wrap up. There were some happy moments, like when baby Tee as born, but there were also some really difficult moments, about wondering how the game would end.
And oh, man, that ending! It got me tearing up, because there was so much loss, and even when they'd won, there was so much. From Aric, to Lark, Circe, Jack, and then Matthew. Just that much loss hurt me! But that last little bit, yeah, she made the decision I wanted! I just wish we could've seen more of that life!
And oh, man, that ending! It got me tearing up, because there was so much loss, and even when they'd won, there was so much. From Aric, to Lark, Circe, Jack, and then Matthew. Just that much loss hurt me! But that last little bit, yeah, she made the decision I wanted! I just wish we could've seen more of that life!
These were such great reads, and I had a fantastic time finishing out this series!
Author: Kresley Cole
Series: The Arcana Chronicles #3.5, 4, 5, 6
First Read: August 19th, 19th, 2016, February 13th, 2018
Read: June 7th, 7th, 8th, 8th, 2023
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading, and the final book in the series! And they're 2023 Dystopia Books and Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books, and From the Grave is a End of Series 2023 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Valkyrie Press
Published: August 1st 2016, August 15th 2016, February 13th 2018, April 12th 2023
Day Zero:
Arcana Rising:
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading, and the final book in the series! And they're 2023 Dystopia Books and Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books, and From the Grave is a End of Series 2023 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Valkyrie Press
Published: August 1st 2016, August 15th 2016, February 13th 2018, April 12th 2023
Day Zero:
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Arcana Rising:
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The Dark Calling:
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From the Grave:
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