Rebel in the Deep
by Katee Robert
I’m keeping this review brief because there’s only so much you can say about the third book in a trilogy without completely giving away the other two books. Also, this book is kind of a letdown. The glory and wonder of that angry vampire in book two is admittedly a tough act to follow. But let’s unpack.
There are two plots in this book: the romance plot and the adventure plot. The romance plot focuses on Nox, Bastian and Siobhan, all key figures in the rebellion that we’re introduced to in book one. Yes, this book features a throuple. Nox and Bastian have history, so that connection is a second chance romance. Nox and Siobhan have crushed on each other for a while now so that’s a slow burn (but you’re just told about it; there’s very little longing before sex starts). Bastian and Siobhan are currently in a romantic relationship and have been for about a decade. Aside from one very inventive sex scene, this romance is kind of boring for me. There’s a little bit of ‘learning to trust again’ but for the most part, they fall into bed and love at the same time and that’s about it for conflict. As romances go, snoozefest.
The far more exciting plot and the reason that I kept reading and even had to take little breaks to get my nerves under control: the adventure plot. The rebellion has been building and expanding for a number of years now. Bastian has been taken and Siobhan and Nox launch a rescue mission. This rescue mission forces the rebellion into the light. And so there are a series of intense skirmishes between a small group of rebellion members (made up of our main characters from books one, two and three with some of the skirmishes including Nox’s crew) and the Cŵn Annwn who are represented by council member Morrigan. The world building and exploration of myths is really interesting and it was a genuine surprise how the plot unfolded. The use of magic is unique and makes for some very compelling battles.
I absolutely read this book for the adventure plot. I needed to know how this overarching story that was set up in books one and two would culminate. I would say this book is required reading for anyone who enjoyed books one and two, but temper your expectations on the romance front if character development in romance is important to you.
– Lara
The rebellion’s fight turns into a battle of the heart in this pulse-pounding conclusion to the Crimson Sails trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Katee Robert.
Nox has been steadfastly working for the rebellion for years. They don’t ask for much in return, except for one crucial their ex, the noble Bastian, stays as far away from them as possible. To say things ended poorly between them is an understatement . . . and it’s the only relationship Nox has never quite recovered from.
But now the rules have changed. Siobhan, the rebel leader, has emerged from hiding to tell Nox that Bastian’s been taken captive and the secrets he holds tight are in danger of being revealed. The fate of the entire rebellion now rests on Nox and Siobhan’s ability to rescue Bastian from a Cŵn Annwn ship.
Saving Bastian is only the start of their hardships, as the trio is tracked by ferocious pirates across Threshold. And Nox’s complicated relationships and entanglements with Bastian and Siobhan put not only their life at risk but their heart on the line.
LGBTQIA, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
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