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War has come.
Araiya and her mates have to unite the elements to defeat the darkness.
Araiya stands on the edge of oblivion, with Darkness closing in fast. It’s up to her to unite her people with the Dracoy.
It’s up to her to bear the burden of leadership and remain steadfast in the face of utter devastation.
Time is running out.
Time is running out.
Araiya and her mates have to unite the elements to defeat the darkness.
Araiya stands on the edge of oblivion, with Darkness closing in fast. It’s up to her to unite her people with the Dracoy.
It’s up to her to bear the burden of leadership and remain steadfast in the face of utter devastation.
Time is running out.
Time is running out.
511 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2024
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September 17, 2025
shit ending
The story was great but the ending ruined it for me it was kind confusing and u left it on a cliff hanger without another book telling Lincoln and brooks story after leaving us waiting for multiple books just to know if she’d find a mate
The story was great but the ending ruined it for me it was kind confusing and u left it on a cliff hanger without another book telling Lincoln and brooks story after leaving us waiting for multiple books just to know if she’d find a mate
February 4, 2026
Ehhh...
**SPOILERS **
I don't have much to say, but the ending was annoying and ridiculously unsatisfying, honestly. After all the ish that man did, all the people he killed, all the babies he took, he just gets to fade away and live happily ever after with his mate?! So he got no punishment. Nothing. But some weak a#$ realization that he was wrong. 😒 And all he had to say was sorry?!?!! Are u serious?
Nah, that just ruined it for me. Araiya died like 50 leven times, was tortured, abandoned by her protector, killed by her mate, SA'd by her step dad, beaten, bullied, and betrayed all because of ONE insecure man and all he had to do to atone is to say fuggin sorry?! Nope. Pissed me right on off.
THEN, you decided to mate Lincoln to BROOKE?! You gave her essentially a d mn child after waiting this d@mn long for a mate?! (Yes, I'm aware he is of legal age) That poor woman.
**SPOILERS **
I don't have much to say, but the ending was annoying and ridiculously unsatisfying, honestly. After all the ish that man did, all the people he killed, all the babies he took, he just gets to fade away and live happily ever after with his mate?! So he got no punishment. Nothing. But some weak a#$ realization that he was wrong. 😒 And all he had to say was sorry?!?!! Are u serious?
Nah, that just ruined it for me. Araiya died like 50 leven times, was tortured, abandoned by her protector, killed by her mate, SA'd by her step dad, beaten, bullied, and betrayed all because of ONE insecure man and all he had to do to atone is to say fuggin sorry?! Nope. Pissed me right on off.
THEN, you decided to mate Lincoln to BROOKE?! You gave her essentially a d mn child after waiting this d@mn long for a mate?! (Yes, I'm aware he is of legal age) That poor woman.
September 30, 2025
dragged
The author could have shortened the book, too much repetition from the previous books. The ending gives questions am puzzled . After reading book 4 makes me wonder where did it all go wrong.
The author could have shortened the book, too much repetition from the previous books. The ending gives questions am puzzled . After reading book 4 makes me wonder where did it all go wrong.
February 18, 2026
Okay, overall, this series was great. Did it have a ridiculous amount of typos? Yes. Did book 2 strangely all in the sister pov? Yes. Did a portion of book 3 was the same timeline as book 2 but in the FMC pov so that a lot of scene you knew would happen because they were in book 2? Yes. Was there a weird writing style were you could have multiple povs in the same paragraph? Yes.
I did like some of the pot twists like the Zephyr/Talon switch up. Or the fact that her adoptive mother did what she did for glory and did it poorly. Oh and I liked the end where Lincoln is like mate? And brooke is like oh hell no.
Moreover, we all knew she wouldn't die at the end. Someone else would die and take her place.
P.s. sex minutes after you've given birth to 5 children is a big no.
I did like some of the pot twists like the Zephyr/Talon switch up. Or the fact that her adoptive mother did what she did for glory and did it poorly. Oh and I liked the end where Lincoln is like mate? And brooke is like oh hell no.
Moreover, we all knew she wouldn't die at the end. Someone else would die and take her place.
P.s. sex minutes after you've given birth to 5 children is a big no.
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January 20, 2026
Cherished
I'm really conflicted about this series. It was a good set of books but it was weird too. Explanations weren't given that I really believe were needed. The editing was really aggravating in all the books. We got Korinne's story in the third book, but then there was a lot of repetition in the final one. Because it was a lot of the same stuff but in Araiya's last book. The books went from one point of view to another without breaks. That was confusing. I really liked them but was aggravated reading them a lot of the time.
I'm really conflicted about this series. It was a good set of books but it was weird too. Explanations weren't given that I really believe were needed. The editing was really aggravating in all the books. We got Korinne's story in the third book, but then there was a lot of repetition in the final one. Because it was a lot of the same stuff but in Araiya's last book. The books went from one point of view to another without breaks. That was confusing. I really liked them but was aggravated reading them a lot of the time.
February 12, 2026
I loved the Shifted Fate series and had high hopes for this one. First book, Chosen, I really got the storyline. As each book went on, the story got a little more confusing and convoluted. Boek three changed things up by giving us Korrine’s story which was pretty good, but then we got to this book and had two tell a lot of the same information just from Araiya’s perspective. The repeats got old pretty fast. What really blew it for me was the end. The ultimate villain, aka Devin, reaches judgment in front of the goddess, and is just forgiven by all parties? Allowed to go into eternity with his mate, whom he had murdered… No judgment or repercussions of any kind? To say this was unsatisfying is an understatement. And then to leave off the epilogue with Brooke running from her mate?
My other issue was the extremely explicit sex scenes. I’ll usually skim over these, but in this book, especially they seemed extremely excessive. I know some people like them, but to me they were over the top and a bit ridiculous.
My other issue was the extremely explicit sex scenes. I’ll usually skim over these, but in this book, especially they seemed extremely excessive. I know some people like them, but to me they were over the top and a bit ridiculous.
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January 20, 2026
Enjoyed the Series
I enjoyed this series. There were some grammatical errors and the last couple sentences sucked, made it feel like it ended on a cliffhanger, so 4 stars, but overall good series. It deals with a lot of heavy topics, so be prepared for that. The cliffhanger has nothing to do with the main characters or the overarching storyline, so that’s the redeeming thing about it. I still felt like it left me hanging about two beloved side characters. Maybe they’ll get their own book.
I enjoyed this series. There were some grammatical errors and the last couple sentences sucked, made it feel like it ended on a cliffhanger, so 4 stars, but overall good series. It deals with a lot of heavy topics, so be prepared for that. The cliffhanger has nothing to do with the main characters or the overarching storyline, so that’s the redeeming thing about it. I still felt like it left me hanging about two beloved side characters. Maybe they’ll get their own book.
June 1, 2024
Oh Alicia S Rivers Strikes yet again.
The Amazing series she started has come to an end. She ties up all the bits and takes you on such an emotional ride of happiness, anger and sadness, sometimes all in the same chapter.
Araiya has grown so much since the first book. The war has been fought and things have come to an end. You see stories told that are ending, and maybe a few that might need to be told.
Could not recommend this series enough!
The Amazing series she started has come to an end. She ties up all the bits and takes you on such an emotional ride of happiness, anger and sadness, sometimes all in the same chapter.
Araiya has grown so much since the first book. The war has been fought and things have come to an end. You see stories told that are ending, and maybe a few that might need to be told.
Could not recommend this series enough!
December 15, 2025
This series is worth the read!!
I only rated this lower compared to the other because around chapter 17 through 20 there was a constant repeat and I am sure there was a reason for it. However it pulled me from the story so much I struggled to get through it. The execution of that one area could've been varied and helped with the flow otherwise this series was a great one. I thoroughly enjoy your writing and can't wait for the next one!
I only rated this lower compared to the other because around chapter 17 through 20 there was a constant repeat and I am sure there was a reason for it. However it pulled me from the story so much I struggled to get through it. The execution of that one area could've been varied and helped with the flow otherwise this series was a great one. I thoroughly enjoy your writing and can't wait for the next one!
November 1, 2024
Just read it.
I would've never put this book down given the chance to read it straight through. There are so many twists and turns.. and CHAPTER 30! 😭 At one point, I was in tears. Seriously, just read it. The whole series is so good. Book 3 ties together into this book. So, read it. ❤️
I would've never put this book down given the chance to read it straight through. There are so many twists and turns.. and CHAPTER 30! 😭 At one point, I was in tears. Seriously, just read it. The whole series is so good. Book 3 ties together into this book. So, read it. ❤️
December 20, 2025
Perfect Ending
Oh my goodness. This was one of the best series that I have ever read. It had some really dark parts in it, but the ending was better than I could have imagined. I just borrowed these books to read through kindle, but I am going to go back and buy them so that I can read them again later. I highly recommend reading this series. Fantastic author!
Oh my goodness. This was one of the best series that I have ever read. It had some really dark parts in it, but the ending was better than I could have imagined. I just borrowed these books to read through kindle, but I am going to go back and buy them so that I can read them again later. I highly recommend reading this series. Fantastic author!
March 17, 2025
So many tears...
So good, so sad, but we've just right.
Except, the very end. How? Why? But but...
What!!!!
Highly recommend this!
So good, so sad, but we've just right.
Except, the very end. How? Why? But but...
What!!!!
Highly recommend this!
May 29, 2025
Best Ever
I am so happy with this series I think I will read it again!!! Best books ever. Very well written. I cried happy and sad tears but loved every bit!!
I am so happy with this series I think I will read it again!!! Best books ever. Very well written. I cried happy and sad tears but loved every bit!!
August 1, 2025
great series!
This whole series has a good flowing story and plot with twists and turns. Loved reading all of them. Good ending to the series!
This whole series has a good flowing story and plot with twists and turns. Loved reading all of them. Good ending to the series!
October 1, 2025
Amazing
This is unlike anything ive ever read! An amazing story and I could not put it down! Thank you to the author for such a well written, gripping book.
This is unlike anything ive ever read! An amazing story and I could not put it down! Thank you to the author for such a well written, gripping book.
November 25, 2025
nicely tied up
Alicia did a great job of completing the story with everyone having a effective ending. So glad for Brooke she desires someone great.
Alicia did a great job of completing the story with everyone having a effective ending. So glad for Brooke she desires someone great.
December 8, 2025
The chosen series (Cherished book 4)
Wish it wouldn't have ended like that Brooke should've accepted link 😞 BUT loved this series read the whole thing in like 2 days ❤️❤️
Wish it wouldn't have ended like that Brooke should've accepted link 😞 BUT loved this series read the whole thing in like 2 days ❤️❤️
January 10, 2026
"fin. because my partner told me to"
The cliff hanger?! WHY😭
The cliff hanger?! WHY😭
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January 21, 2026
Books this good deserve a review
4books I couldn't put down. One right after the other. Up until 2 am because who needs sleep if the world is in danger.
4books I couldn't put down. One right after the other. Up until 2 am because who needs sleep if the world is in danger.
February 12, 2026
Well, that was a very confusing ending. How did she go from losing everything to that? And why the heck did Brooke run from Linc? Guess we'll never know as it looks like the series has ended.
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