5 HUGE STARS FOR THIS ENTIRE SERIES! I am so in love, and my heart is broken that it is over. Please bring me a spin-off, Jennifer Estep! 
 I always see people say in reviews that they have a hard time writing reviews for those books that they just LOVE. Now, I get it. Completely. I don't even know what to say, where to begin. So, I will just rave for a few minutes, and then go back and read the series. Again. 
 From the first chapter of the first book, I knew this series was going to be an all-time favorite. Boy, was I right. I loved Cold Burn of Magic and Dark Heart of Magic so much. I will admit that I was nervous about reading this final book. You know what happens, with these final books. You love an entire series so much, and get so excited about reading that last one. Then the unthinkable happens. It is nothing but a big disappointment. So, nervous was I. In this instance, that couldn't be further from the truth. 
 From the first book, I have fallen more and more in love with these amazing characters. They are seriously some of my favorite characters, ever. Lila, Devon, Felix, Deah, Poppy, Claudia, Mo. I love these characters hard. They each bring something completely themselves to the table, and the books wouldn't be even close to the same without a single one of them. The characters growth was a beautiful thing to read. The family relationships, the romances, the friendships brought something amazing to this series, and I will gladly read it over and over to experience it again. 
 In this final book, Victor Draconi's plot to take down the other families makes itself known. And it is heartbreaking. Jennifer Estep doesn't shy away from killing characters off, and boy she does it hardcore. But it was necessary to bring the resolve, the strength to the main players. To give them something MORE to fight for. Justice can mean everything. The final play in this final book is one for the records. 
 Heart-pounding, fear-inducing, and seat of your pants fast, I was breathless throughout the whole book. From the relationships to the fight scenes, to the shocking revelations, and the tender moments, I was in this book with my whole heart. 
 If you are looking for a fantastic, magical adventure with all of the feels, and the shippiest of romances, DON'T HESITATE to reach for the Black Blade trilogy. I wish I could put a stamp on the cover that says "100% Jaime Approved" (which would mean nothing to no one, but it would make me feel better!) 
 (Stinky Side Note: I asked Jennifer Estep, author Extraordinaire, if she has any plans to revisit this world.... and she said no. Sigh... Guess I will have to go back for rereads to satiate myself!)