War in Sorcery’s Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 3) by Elise Carlson – Review by Amanda Swindle

War in Sorcery’s Shadow by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

War in Sorcery’s Shadow is the third and final book of the Ruarnon Trilogy, and this was the first I read in the series. It CAN be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the previous books beforehand as it does help with story development. This book is a LGBTQ+ YA fantasy with all of the aspects you would expect: magic, dragons, secrets, adventure, and drama. I REALLY liked that you are introduced to everyone’s pronouns and relationships in the opening of the book, so you can flip back to it as a reference if ever needed. My favorite part of this book, other than the really well written style, was the relationship between Linh and Ruarnon, who may not be as different as they think. The story itself is fast paced, and keeps you drawn in, making you root for the characters and how they develop and interact over time. While I do not typically read YA, I would recommend this to anyone that loves a magical realm with mysterious aspects. Also, unrelated to the content of the book, the artwork on the cover is eye catching and stunning! Overall, very well done book.

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