SPORTOCHICK’S MUSINGS: It is dark and secretive with a twist of love.

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SNEAK PEEK: Fortress of Ambrose
House of Marionne, Book 3
by J. Elle

Pub Date Oct 14 2025
Penguin Young Readers Group

DESCRIPTION

Seductive magic. Deadly betrayal.

Don’t miss the explosive finale of the dark, romantic fantasy of the New York Times-bestselling House of Marionne series, which #1 bestselling author Alex Aster praises as “a sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance.”

With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne has nowhere left to turn.

Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her. But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan.

Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself.

In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies – bitter assassin Yagrin Wexton and magicless Heir Nore Ambrose, must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread. Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?

REVIEW

This Sneek Peek I got to read is mesmerizing. It is dark and secretive with a twist of love. I can’t wait to see how the author develops this final book to the series. It is everything the description states with multiple dark plots going on capturing this readers attention filling me with anticipation to read the full book to the final page.

Another asset to the storyline in the robust group of characters keeping the story progressing quickly and with intrigue. I love books with this many characters.

I received this book for free from Netgalley and Penguin Young Readers Group in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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