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A Curse of Ashes

The Eye of the Goddess, Book 3

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A Curse of Ashes

By: Sariah Wilson
Narrated by: Therese Plummer
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For a princess, becoming the savior of a nation could mean sacrificing love and life in this breathtaking conclusion to the epic Eye of the Goddess trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Sariah Wilson.

Princess Lia of Locris is the unlikeliest person to be Ilion’s defender. Once, she’d have gladly seen the entire adversarial nation burn. But much has changed. Ilion is home to too many innocents, including her sister. Besides, there is no escaping the goddess’s command. Lia is Ilion’s prophesied savior.

With that mortal obligation come rules: She must never consummate her marriage to Xander, prince of Ilion, lest she lose her powers of divine magic when she needs them most. Physically bonded to share each other’s pain, these former enemies have grown from merely attracted to something more profound. But what future can they have when Lia’s destiny requires sacrificing her life?

As enemies close in and war threatens everything they love, Lia and Xander must find a way to follow the goddess’s laws while also accepting the truth in their hearts—before the prophecy demands its final, fatal price.

©2025 by Sarah Wilson. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Dragons & Mythical Creatures Editors Select Epic Fantasy Royalty Heartfelt War

Editorial Review

An ending for the ages
The final book of The Eye of the Goddess series is here, and I can’t believe that we are finally about to get the HEA that we (ok, ok that I) have been waiting for with these characters that I’ve grown to love so much. A Curse of Ashes picks up right after the events in A Vow of Embers with Lia and Xander working to figure out how they can escape the goddess’s command and navigate the VERY complicated feelings that they now have for each other. This is a romantasy, so we’re getting the happily ever after. The real journey here is how were getting there because at the start it seems almost impossible, and boy does Sariah Wilson deliver one last big adventure where we may see more than just one happily ever after. Therese Plummer who has excellently narrated the entire series returns to perform, which is the icing on this delicious last slice of cake . —Patty R., Audible Editor

Critic Reviews

“Exceptional, original, creative, written with Wilson’s genuine flair for the kind of narrative driven storytelling style that immerses her readers from start to finish, A Curse of Ashes, with its impressive blending of romance and action/adventure, is highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review
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What a great ending! I think my only critique is the pacing was a bit slow in the middle but it was so worth that ending.

Satisfying ending

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Loved the last book, so much happening with Lia and Xander's relationship but also in ghe acrion and adventure aspect, perfect blend of both. Great concept and wonderful characters. A little predictable but still a good read.

After burying the women from the temple Lia and her Adelphia try to make sense of why the massacre happened and prepare for the impending war with the people with the red dirt. Navigating her way through her marriage and growing feelings for her husband, Lia also starts to rely on her Adelphia sisters more, working together to unravel the lies and the truth of the Goddess' decree.

Great characters

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Even though the series ultimately wasn’t quite for me. While I appreciate what the story set out to do, I still found myself struggling to fully connect in the early stages of this final installment.

Much like the previous book, the constant push and pull between the two main characters made it difficult for me to become fully immersed. That dynamic, which may work well for other readers, felt repetitive at times and slowed my engagement with the story. About 20% in, I decided to switch to the audiobook, and that change made a big difference — it allowed me to stay invested and see the story through to the end.

Where this book really shines is in its increased action and clearer sense of direction. The pacing picks up as the plot moves toward its conclusion, and the final portion of the story felt more purposeful and rewarding. The resolution tied the trilogy together in a way that felt thoughtful and complete, which is ultimately why I rated this book higher than the previous one.

Overall, A Curse of Ashes delivers a solid ending that many readers will enjoy, especially those who have loved the journey from the beginning. While the series wasn’t quite the right fit for me personally, I’m glad I continued through to the end and appreciated the stronger conclusion this final book provided.

a strong and satisfying ending that many readers will enjoy!

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