ARC Review: Ancient Vendetta

I was luckily approved for an ARC of Katie Reus’ 4th book in her Ancient’s Rising Series. I have been waiting for King and Aurora’s story pretty much since book one, after she was rescued from her imprisonment, so I was SO pumped when I got the note telling me I was going to get my hands on this early.

These two, gosh they have had a lot thrown at them. And Katie does a really great job showcasing the realities of the stress and pressure King is under as The Alpha of New Orleans. She also touches on how Aurora is slowly working through her own PTSD from being imprisoned, and how the friendship between the two (although it is heating up to more) has remained solid.

Things are slowly rebuilding, and the threats are seemingly never ending. We bounce between a few POVs: Lucius (the baddie), Aurora, King, as well as Casimir (from book 3) and Jo, which kept the story moving quickly, but left me selfishly wanting ALL the page time with our two mains. Fans of earlier books will love the little updates and cameo’s on our past hero’s and their mates.

Lots of reveals and insights on King’s backstory, which I’m assuming has to play into future books, and it was really REALLY fascinating to see the Fae realm. Only wish we got to spend more time there, not in peril.

Overall, it’s a great addition to this series and fans of Aurora and King will not be disappointed in how these two (against literally ALL THE ODDS) finally find their way to each other. Pick up Ancient Vendetta on December 28th 2021, wherever you get your books and let me know what you thought!