Deborah Harkness, #1 'New York Times' bestselling author An addicting mix of mystery, romance, and fantasy. I can't wait!Source: Review copy provided for review purposes.Praise for 'The Raven' A fabulous gothic treat of a book filled with ancient vampires, dark vendettas, and star-crossed love. Moreover, the love that William and Raven feel for one another and the lengths that they will go to to protect the other is sure to tug at your heartstrings.Now I must go back and experience the series that started it all: Gabriel's Inferno. As fates are determined further revelations about this mesmerizing world will continue to intrigue and entertain the reader. But remember to think outside of the box as the answers are not always black and white. However, as is always the case in a good suspenseful series like this one, you can't take things at face value, as things are not always as they first appear.Will William be able to secure the political alliance with the Roman in time to save his throne and city, as well as, his pet, who has become so much more than he ever believed possible? Moreover, can an immortal ever have HEA with a human?The struggle between opposites, such as good and evil, is ever strong in this conclusion. He must secure an alliance with, and therefore the protection of, the most powerful vampyre to inhabit their world-one of the few vampyre's that is older than he-the Roman (the vampyre king of Italy).

As they struggle to survive in route to be delivered to the Curia (a political/religious organization based out of Rome committed to eradicating the world of all supernatural beings), the sisters make an ally along the way with whose help they manage to survive.Meanwhile, William, the vampyre Prince of Florence, can think of only one way to survive the political odds that are against him, including the full wrath of The Curia. Raven and her sister have fled Florence believing William is dead. Additionally while this series is a spin-off of the Gabriel's Inferno Series, that series doesn't have to be read first to enjoy this one-though please note that the main characters from the first series do play a minor role in this one.The Roman begins where the prior book leaves off. Please note this series must be read in order, so if you have not yet started it, please see my review for the Raven (the first book in this series) as the below review contains spoilers for the prior books. Combining art, religion, political struggles, an interesting vampire royalty world, and-of course-an epic love story, The Florentine Series has something for everyone, and The Roman ties all these story lines together providing the reader with satisfying closure on all fronts.

4.5 'Despair & Hope' Stars!The Roman is a fitting, and yet in some respects surprising (it will definitely keep you on your toes!), conclusion to The Florentine Series.

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