I can't believe this is the end! Amazing series!You know that excitement when you read the first book in the series, knowing there's even more books to come? This series is strongly in that category。 The characters, story telling and humour have kept me company on many nights。 Not going to give away any spoilers as this book deserves to be enjoyed。 I can't believe this is the end! Amazing series!You know that excitement when you read the first book in the series, knowing there's even more books to come? This series is strongly in that category。 The characters, story telling and humour have kept me company on many nights。 Not going to give away any spoilers as this book deserves to be enjoyed。 。。。more
Debbie Eyre,
I cannot believe we are at the end of this incredible journey。 I know it’s been 9 books but this has hooked me from the very first book and I have loved every minute of this amazing adventure。 Zam, Lila, Maks, Balder, Batman are fantastic characters and have become family。 I have Laughed when they laughed, cried when they cried and screamed at the twists and turns and surprises。 It’s been exciting, entertaining, action packed and full of betrayals, deception and I have enjoyed every minute of th I cannot believe we are at the end of this incredible journey。 I know it’s been 9 books but this has hooked me from the very first book and I have loved every minute of this amazing adventure。 Zam, Lila, Maks, Balder, Batman are fantastic characters and have become family。 I have Laughed when they laughed, cried when they cried and screamed at the twists and turns and surprises。 It’s been exciting, entertaining, action packed and full of betrayals, deception and I have enjoyed every minute of this rollercoaster ride and the author did a fantabulous job with the ending though I am sad to see them go。 Hopefully they will pop up again somewhere。 。。。more
Erin Figueiredo,
Utterly fantastic and brilliant conclusion to what has been an absolutely amazing series。 This book is action packed, thrilling, exciting and answers any and all unanswered questions we have。 We take one last wild adventure ride with Zam, Lila and Maks。 The final showdown had me gripping my kindle tightly and turning the pages quickly to see how it would all play out。 I laughed, I might have shed a tear or two and I gasped at some of the things transpiring before my eyes。 It was a fantastic and Utterly fantastic and brilliant conclusion to what has been an absolutely amazing series。 This book is action packed, thrilling, exciting and answers any and all unanswered questions we have。 We take one last wild adventure ride with Zam, Lila and Maks。 The final showdown had me gripping my kindle tightly and turning the pages quickly to see how it would all play out。 I laughed, I might have shed a tear or two and I gasped at some of the things transpiring before my eyes。 It was a fantastic and exciting ending! I think all of us readers have formed a special bond with Zam, Lila and Maks and hate to see them go but they will always have a place in our hearts。 。。。more
Lori Kettlewell,
I've been in love with this series from the start, and this, the 9th and final book in the Desert Cursed books, brings it to the perfect conclusion!We start out with Zam, her crew, and family, about to embark on the most perilous adventure yet, the last and final run at the demon Asag。 If you've been following, and read the pervious 8 books, you know this little black shifter *housecat* of the Bright Lion Pride has heart!Dynamite comes in small packages, and between Zam and Lila, Asag needs to b I've been in love with this series from the start, and this, the 9th and final book in the Desert Cursed books, brings it to the perfect conclusion!We start out with Zam, her crew, and family, about to embark on the most perilous adventure yet, the last and final run at the demon Asag。 If you've been following, and read the pervious 8 books, you know this little black shifter *housecat* of the Bright Lion Pride has heart!Dynamite comes in small packages, and between Zam and Lila, Asag needs to be on the watch, as he has members of Zam's family, and dragons that need to be freed, and she's not going to take no for an answer。Through the desert, meeting up with friend and foe alike, finding out that the truths you had believed were anything but the truths you thought them to be, and fighting for not only your life, this story is what you've been waiting for。 So many new truths uncovered, so many questions answered, enjoy your last trip with this cast and crew, it's set to be a wild ride! 。。。more
Jacquie Stolz,
Absolutely amazing end of seriesI have love Zam from the first chapter of book one。 She is absolutely kicka$$, and has so much love for her made family and friends。 Like previous books there are so many twists that I didn't expect。 I felt a gambit of emotions, when Zam is willing to die for her family and friends。 What an amazing end to an absolute engrossing adventure of epic proportions。 Absolutely amazing end of seriesI have love Zam from the first chapter of book one。 She is absolutely kicka$$, and has so much love for her made family and friends。 Like previous books there are so many twists that I didn't expect。 I felt a gambit of emotions, when Zam is willing to die for her family and friends。 What an amazing end to an absolute engrossing adventure of epic proportions。 。。。more
Johanny,
Wow!!! Am I sad this series is “over”。。。Yes…do I really think we won’t visit this world again?…Nope…did I love the ending…Absofreakinlutely!Talk about roller coaster。 Action is non-stop and when you think you know what is going to happen…boom! Surprise…plot twist。 Believe me when I say you will not want to stop reading this story。
Heather,
All good things come to an end。The Desert Cursed series has been a wild ride from start to finish。 Along the way Zam, Lila, Maks, Balder, Batman and more have become like friends and family。 I look forward to seeing what is next in their adventure, will Zam and Maks get together, will they stay together, will they be happy? Will Lila find her mate? Will Steve meet his just desserts? All of these and more are answered throughout the series and leave me wanting more。This book wraps up all the loos All good things come to an end。The Desert Cursed series has been a wild ride from start to finish。 Along the way Zam, Lila, Maks, Balder, Batman and more have become like friends and family。 I look forward to seeing what is next in their adventure, will Zam and Maks get together, will they stay together, will they be happy? Will Lila find her mate? Will Steve meet his just desserts? All of these and more are answered throughout the series and leave me wanting more。This book wraps up all the loose threads and answers all the questions, but it does leave the desire for me, and maybe even a tease that one day the author just might return us to the world of Zam。 We can only hope。 。。。more
Laura Martinez,
Realm of Demons is a wild ride!I didn’t realize how much I missed Zam and the gang, until I began reading。 I absolutely love this world。 Trouble always finds Zam, and this book was definitely a nail biter! The world building is amazing, the story telling packs a punch and draws the reader in。 If you love strong female characters, dragons, and plot twists then pick up this series!What a epic conclusion to this action packed series。 I’m not ready to say goodbye to Zam, Lila and Maks。 Till next tim Realm of Demons is a wild ride!I didn’t realize how much I missed Zam and the gang, until I began reading。 I absolutely love this world。 Trouble always finds Zam, and this book was definitely a nail biter! The world building is amazing, the story telling packs a punch and draws the reader in。 If you love strong female characters, dragons, and plot twists then pick up this series!What a epic conclusion to this action packed series。 I’m not ready to say goodbye to Zam, Lila and Maks。 Till next time gang。 。。。more
Tina Courts,
My mind is in a whirl。 What a conclusion to an awesome series。 So many feels。 Twists and terms and definitely had me at the edge。 Love Zam, Maks and Lila。A series I will enjoy reading over and over again。 Was not able to put the book down lol, even growled at my family when they tried disturbing me as it was that good。
Shalin ,
This is the ninth and final book in the series。 Shannon will never cease to amaze me with her talent to keep you hooked for so many books and still guessing。 Zam, Lila, and Maks are a dynamic trio and have been through hell together! With the challenge of going up again the Demon King that's really not off track。 This series must be read in order and not a individual books since they start right where the previous books end。 Thank you Shannon for another amazing family to adventure with。 💗 This is the ninth and final book in the series。 Shannon will never cease to amaze me with her talent to keep you hooked for so many books and still guessing。 Zam, Lila, and Maks are a dynamic trio and have been through hell together! With the challenge of going up again the Demon King that's really not off track。 This series must be read in order and not a individual books since they start right where the previous books end。 Thank you Shannon for another amazing family to adventure with。 💗 。。。more
Dorian Ley,
What an amazing ending to an incredible series This book takes off from the moment Kingdom of Storms ended。 This book is action packed, full of twist and turns, literally and figuratively。During my read I found myself holding my breath or tending up, scared for our MCs that we love。 I didn’t know who was going to make it to the end of this story。I’m very bummed this series is over but I know it means more great stories from on of my top 5 favorite authors。Very well done Shannon Mayer, very well What an amazing ending to an incredible series This book takes off from the moment Kingdom of Storms ended。 This book is action packed, full of twist and turns, literally and figuratively。During my read I found myself holding my breath or tending up, scared for our MCs that we love。 I didn’t know who was going to make it to the end of this story。I’m very bummed this series is over but I know it means more great stories from on of my top 5 favorite authors。Very well done Shannon Mayer, very well done indeed!! 。。。more
Becky,
Parting is such sweet sorrow Be sure to remember/reread Kingdom of Storms because this installment picks right back up in Chapter 1。This tale has many twists and turns, lies and betrayals, and a race to, /gasp, the end。My favorite part, when the child decides she no longer wishes to be a lady and can say F*ck。
Heather Nelson,
Shannon Mayer is the master of plot twists! Realm of Demons stayed true to the series and was a fitting conclusion for the story of Zam, Maks, and Lila。 Keep an eye out for some fantastic nods to some of her other book series。
Jennifer Ashburn,
This is it, the final showdown, and As usually Shannon is THE MASTER of deception。 Zam is set to go head to head with the demon overlord Asag。 Does she want to? Hell no! But she will if it means saving her friends and family as well as all the poor dragon kidlets stolen in the night and being held against their will…because one thing we know of Zam, Lila, and Maks is that they are suckers for helping children。 Steven taking Reyhan to Asag was probably the first step in fatal mistakes Asag could This is it, the final showdown, and As usually Shannon is THE MASTER of deception。 Zam is set to go head to head with the demon overlord Asag。 Does she want to? Hell no! But she will if it means saving her friends and family as well as all the poor dragon kidlets stolen in the night and being held against their will…because one thing we know of Zam, Lila, and Maks is that they are suckers for helping children。 Steven taking Reyhan to Asag was probably the first step in fatal mistakes Asag could make in underestimating Zam。 Of course no one is as they seem, lies abound, and friendships are tested all in the name of getting to the final battle。 Chaos ensues…literally! The run through the demon city is literally nightmare after nightmare thrown at the character but as always the bada$$ perseveres! 。。。more
DEBORAH,
Realm of DemonsTrust and betrayal abounds in the last installment of the Desert Cursed series。 Zam and company continue to forge ahead, trying to do their best to save not only themselves and their loved ones, but also the dragons who were stolen as eggs to give the demon energy。 Zam’s magic has been removed, causing her to rely only on her inherent strengths which, thankfully, include her ability to shift。 Maks can also still shift。 Again the couple split up to accomplish more tasks important t Realm of DemonsTrust and betrayal abounds in the last installment of the Desert Cursed series。 Zam and company continue to forge ahead, trying to do their best to save not only themselves and their loved ones, but also the dragons who were stolen as eggs to give the demon energy。 Zam’s magic has been removed, causing her to rely only on her inherent strengths which, thankfully, include her ability to shift。 Maks can also still shift。 Again the couple split up to accomplish more tasks important to the outcome they desire。 Maks is to try to free some of the dragons, not realizing how important he is to the demon’s plan。 Lila was not so lucky。 She remains in her small form, which is absolutely no issue for this brilliant little dragon。 While Lila would have liked to go into her large form to be able to fly Zam to the castle, that would have shortened the story up a bit too much。 The brilliance of Ms。 Meyer is bringing all the struggle to her readers。 No one gets off easy, especially the reader invested in these characters。 We are almost as exhausted as the characters until the end。 I can only hope that Ms。 Meyer will revisit this world sometime in the future。 The characters are strong, well drawn and are people I would like to know more about。 。。。more
Karen,
What an adrenaline rush!Shannon Mayer doesn’t disappoint ever。I have loved this series from the moment I started the first book and 9 books later I am sad that Zamira, Lila and Maks journey has ended。Realm of Demons was such a rush! I read the book in one sitting and I couldn’t put it down。 The final book delivered our heroes into the fight to break the curse。 They overcame many obstacles, lies, deceit and self doubt and Zamira realised that her family was all the support she needed and wanted。I What an adrenaline rush!Shannon Mayer doesn’t disappoint ever。I have loved this series from the moment I started the first book and 9 books later I am sad that Zamira, Lila and Maks journey has ended。Realm of Demons was such a rush! I read the book in one sitting and I couldn’t put it down。 The final book delivered our heroes into the fight to break the curse。 They overcame many obstacles, lies, deceit and self doubt and Zamira realised that her family was all the support she needed and wanted。I would highly recommend The Desert Cursed series to anyone who likes action packed adventure in a supernatural world。 。。。more
Nyxi Luna,
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers。 To view it, click here。 Shifters, Dragons, Demons, Unicorns & a bonus twist crossover in the form of my favorite “Blue Eyed” rescuer… #FRIEND 💙💀 What’s not to love about this final installment for Zam and her band of perfectly imperfect misfits… In a world where the rule of thumb is, “Never trust a demon”, Zam is forced to do just that… multiple times!!! Not good odds for sure。 But the real question and lesson is, who do you really trust? Instincts? your heart? Your inner circle of friends you call family? Yes, yes and Shifters, Dragons, Demons, Unicorns & a bonus twist crossover in the form of my favorite “Blue Eyed” rescuer… #FRIEND 💙💀 What’s not to love about this final installment for Zam and her band of perfectly imperfect misfits… In a world where the rule of thumb is, “Never trust a demon”, Zam is forced to do just that… multiple times!!! Not good odds for sure。 But the real question and lesson is, who do you really trust? Instincts? your heart? Your inner circle of friends you call family? Yes, yes and YES!!!… Because that is how they have gotten this far ‘mostly in tact’… Zamiras final journey came full circle, incorporating everything they’ve been through across the years that got them to this point。 It all came to an end in a way that I was not expecting。 (I will not spoil the ride, but let’s just say a few twists that were thrown in there have my brain scrambled a bit。) Definitely got the closure I wanted for this series and for Zam and her gang。 Don’t get me started on the huge twist in the form of a cameo of my favorite skeleton… before he was a skeleton… 😱💙💀 (I have much to look forward to from the future books of Shannon Mayer & I cannot wait for ‘Mr。 Blue Eyes’ to have his story told finally in his novella that’s due to come out later this year for those who backed her Kickstarter and later releasing on Amazon。 This book gave up a few new tidbits of his story that left me wanting more。 #FRIEND) “SM always leaves me wanting more!” 👀😏 。。。more
Amber,
I love this series so much。 These characters are so fierce and loving。 Zam will do everything I'm her power ro save the family of her heart。 Always full of action and twists throughout these book。 I am never sure what is going happen and that is part of the appeal to me。 I am so glad Maks and Zam were together in this book finally after everything they have been through。 I could not have asked for a better ending for Zam and the gang。 I love seeing how everything intertwines from book one to boo I love this series so much。 These characters are so fierce and loving。 Zam will do everything I'm her power ro save the family of her heart。 Always full of action and twists throughout these book。 I am never sure what is going happen and that is part of the appeal to me。 I am so glad Maks and Zam were together in this book finally after everything they have been through。 I could not have asked for a better ending for Zam and the gang。 I love seeing how everything intertwines from book one to book nine。 How many times they were lead astray but still preserved。 One of my favorite worlds that I will miss。 。。。more
Lin,
“I’m no lady, I say。。。" A version of one of my favorite quotes from this entire series, iykyk, is in this story and it's going on my favorite quotes wall。 What an amazing ride。 If you haven't started this series yet, why not? Do it! The series is now complete, and it mostly feels like the end of an incredible journey。 I hate that this series had to end, but I'm enthralled with the way it happened。Zamira, Maks, and Lila are a family with probably the worst luck ever。 But their love for each other “I’m no lady, I say。。。" A version of one of my favorite quotes from this entire series, iykyk, is in this story and it's going on my favorite quotes wall。 What an amazing ride。 If you haven't started this series yet, why not? Do it! The series is now complete, and it mostly feels like the end of an incredible journey。 I hate that this series had to end, but I'm enthralled with the way it happened。Zamira, Maks, and Lila are a family with probably the worst luck ever。 But their love for each other, the strength of the individual and the unit, and their tenacity make this story, and the whole series, so very compelling。 The world building, the characters, and, maybe especially, the story arc are done so extremely well。 There were so many twists, so many lies and truths to sort out, interesting puzzles for the characters and for me。 I loved every second I spent engrossed in the tale。 。。。more
S M,
The is the final book of the desert cursed series so if you haven't read the previous ones, go and do it now! If you have read them and it's been a while, go and reread then now! (This is what I did after starting the first chapter and realizing that I'm lost)。I so love this world and I love the characters, they are amazingly written, they complement each other and I specifically love that Zam will never sacrifice the one for the many。Like all novels of Shannon, there are too many twists and tur The is the final book of the desert cursed series so if you haven't read the previous ones, go and do it now! If you have read them and it's been a while, go and reread then now! (This is what I did after starting the first chapter and realizing that I'm lost)。I so love this world and I love the characters, they are amazingly written, they complement each other and I specifically love that Zam will never sacrifice the one for the many。Like all novels of Shannon, there are too many twists and turns for my personal taste (hence 4 stars), but the world building and character building she does, never ceases to amaze me and enthrall me。Highly recommend this to experience this phenomenal Finale to this great series! 。。。more
Arielle stahl,
Wow realm of demons (desert cursed book #9) was everything I could of wanted to read and more。 I have been in love with Zam, Lila and Maks since the first book and in each one I love them more and more。 Zam is one bad ass shifter who would do anything for her friends and family and takes no crap from anyone。 She is stuck with Lilith who is stuck in the form of a sword。 This book has no shortage of excitement and takes you on a ride with all of the creatures Zam and the crew have had to face in a Wow realm of demons (desert cursed book #9) was everything I could of wanted to read and more。 I have been in love with Zam, Lila and Maks since the first book and in each one I love them more and more。 Zam is one bad ass shifter who would do anything for her friends and family and takes no crap from anyone。 She is stuck with Lilith who is stuck in the form of a sword。 This book has no shortage of excitement and takes you on a ride with all of the creatures Zam and the crew have had to face in all the books before。 This book made me hold my breath more than once and want to scream at some of the characters。 I also laughed while reading some parts of it。 Once I picked the book up I couldn't put it down and while I didn't want the series to end Shannon ended it perfectly。 I'm so glad all of my favorite characters ended up surviving and that they succeeded in their mission。 Shannon mayer is truly a rockstar author and I can't wait to read her next book。 If you haven't started this series what are you waiting for you won't be dissapointed。 。。。more
Girlfred2,
Bravo!!!! While I am sad that this is the end of Zam and the Desert Cursed series I can’t imagine a better end。 In true Mayer fashion so many twist and turns will keep you reading。 There are a few nods to some of Shannon’s other series that Mayer readers will appreciate。 Lots of laughs, excitement and a few tears make this an ending that all fans will enjoy。
Penny,
Well, that’s it。 That’s all she wrote。 This is the ninth and final book in the Desert Cursed series, and I am going to really miss Zam, Lila, and Maks, as well as the other characters。 When they all head for the final showdown with Asag, nothing and no one are as they seem, and they have to figure out the lies, deceptions, friends, and enemies before they reach his castle。 This is a great series, and just like all the series I’ve read by this author, it was well-written, action-packed, and full Well, that’s it。 That’s all she wrote。 This is the ninth and final book in the Desert Cursed series, and I am going to really miss Zam, Lila, and Maks, as well as the other characters。 When they all head for the final showdown with Asag, nothing and no one are as they seem, and they have to figure out the lies, deceptions, friends, and enemies before they reach his castle。 This is a great series, and just like all the series I’ve read by this author, it was well-written, action-packed, and full of suspense, love, laughter, tears, and above all a great way to spend some time with。 Recommend。 I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed。 。。。more
Rosalyn Neihart Wold,
What an ending…。 Or is it?Another wild ride for Zam and her chosen family。 It is just what you would expect from Shannon, it is full of adventure, love, family, hope, and magic。 Zam’s final battle will decide just how strong she really is and what she will do to protect her expanding family。 She meets some new friends and foes along the way and has to decide who she can trust and who is out to get her。 This is the perfect way to wrap up the series while leaving it open just enough to revisit thi What an ending…。 Or is it?Another wild ride for Zam and her chosen family。 It is just what you would expect from Shannon, it is full of adventure, love, family, hope, and magic。 Zam’s final battle will decide just how strong she really is and what she will do to protect her expanding family。 She meets some new friends and foes along the way and has to decide who she can trust and who is out to get her。 This is the perfect way to wrap up the series while leaving it open just enough to revisit this world if Zam decides her story isn’t done。 。。。more
Kathern Watts,
Wowza。。。。 What an ending to a wonderful series。。。。 I laughed, I cried, I chewed my nails down to the quick all while on the edge of my seat。 This book has all the feels from the beginning to the very last page, it will keep you on your toes。。。。。At 14% I was crying, not because I was sad but because of the wording。 It gave you happy tears because when you think about it the words was so true。 And the further I got in the book the more profound they became。 Shannon knows how to write an awesome st Wowza。。。。 What an ending to a wonderful series。。。。 I laughed, I cried, I chewed my nails down to the quick all while on the edge of my seat。 This book has all the feels from the beginning to the very last page, it will keep you on your toes。。。。。At 14% I was crying, not because I was sad but because of the wording。 It gave you happy tears because when you think about it the words was so true。 And the further I got in the book the more profound they became。 Shannon knows how to write an awesome story。The story picks up right where it ended from the last book。 Zam, Lila and Max go through a lot to fight this King of demons。 The demon is bored so he gives them lots of trouble and trials to go through just to reach him。 Boy what a roller coaster ride that was。 It will keep you on your toes trying to figure it out。 But it is so worth it。I was given this book as an arc for an honest review。。。。。I very highly recommend this book。。。。。It is well worth the read, you'll love it I promise。。。。 。。。more
Cricket,
This book was great! I am so sad to see this series end。 I love Zam, Lila, Maks, Balder and Batman。The time has come for Zam, Maks and Lila to take on Asag and he is throwing everything he has at Zam and her friends to stop her from reaching him。 Asag the demon king is the thing that nightmares are made of。 He loves to play with his victims and he is truly enjoying his game with Zam, but like so many others he just might have underestimated Zam and her friends。Zam has promised to free the stolen This book was great! I am so sad to see this series end。 I love Zam, Lila, Maks, Balder and Batman。The time has come for Zam, Maks and Lila to take on Asag and he is throwing everything he has at Zam and her friends to stop her from reaching him。 Asag the demon king is the thing that nightmares are made of。 He loves to play with his victims and he is truly enjoying his game with Zam, but like so many others he just might have underestimated Zam and her friends。Zam has promised to free the stolen baby dragons, rescue Reyhan and Fen, and kill Asag or banish him and she will do whatever it takes to fulfill her promises even if it means her death。The action is non stop and the deviousness of the demons and their helpers just keep adding more challenges for Zam and company。 I am in love with the new addition Robert, shoulder length dark hair, bright blue eyes sounds like another Robert from another series。 Of course there are differences between this Robert and the Robert from her "Midlife Bounty Hunter Series。" I love them both。I would love to see this series continue。 I think another book or two telling more about some of the characters that were introduced in the last few books would be great。 I would like to know what becomes of Reyhan and Robert and Lila and Fen。If you love a strong female protagonist that does not become helpless the minute her love interest enters the story then you will love this book and the entire series。 I would tell you to start with " Witches Reign" the first book in the Desert Cursed Series。 。。。more
Brightlotus1,
I am so thrilled to have one more ride with Zam and her chosen family。 I love the Desert Cursed series。 These characters are some of my all time favorites。 They are true Ride or Die。 Anything and everything can happen in this world。 With this installment, the adrenaline gets pumping as Zam, Lila, and Maks race to save their friends。 As well as the entire world from the horror that threatens。 They are under a massive time crunch while facing demons at every turn。 On top of that, they still need t I am so thrilled to have one more ride with Zam and her chosen family。 I love the Desert Cursed series。 These characters are some of my all time favorites。 They are true Ride or Die。 Anything and everything can happen in this world。 With this installment, the adrenaline gets pumping as Zam, Lila, and Maks race to save their friends。 As well as the entire world from the horror that threatens。 They are under a massive time crunch while facing demons at every turn。 On top of that, they still need to help the dragons。 Shannon Mayer's stories always show me the best and worst that people are capable of。 There's always at least one powerful moment that I think of long past the end of the book。 This one is no exception。 。。。more