Three against one is not the best odds in any fight.But does she dare gamble on making an enemy into an ally?The final installment in the USAT and WSJ bestselling epic urban fantasy that readers have been waiting for!There might be no rest for the wicked, but there’s no rest for the exhausted either. We’ve barely survived one fight, and we have another blade at our throats-strike that, three … another blade at our throats-strike that, three blades.
I can see only one possible chance at surviving the three evils we face, no matter how much I might hate it.
I have to make my peace with one of them and pray that they will help me take down the other two before we turn on each other.
The only question is…who do I trust not only my life but with the life of my family? Because I have all those I love the best at my side.
Maks.
Lila.
Bryce.
Or do I leave them, and take the danger with me to face it all on my own?
One thing is for sure…even if I go down, it’ll be swinging with everything I have.
If you like KF Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Jaymin Eve, Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison, or Shayne Silvers, you won’t want to miss Mayer’s books!
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This book was amazing. I have loved each book in this series, but this one just kept me turning the pages and saying “No way” Zam and Max and Lila and Bryce are on a mission to stop Ollianna from giving birth to the Falak a creature that can only be beaten by the Emperor but the Emperor has been imprisoned and realeasing him would be very bad for the world. Zam has made a deal to take her flail to the Emperor, the flail is what he needs to escape his prison, a deal is a deal and Zam knows that the plan that she has will probably get all of them killed, but it is the only chance that they have to stop the Emperor, Ish and Ollianna from destroying the world, all while dodging Lilas father. The father that wants her dead.
The twists in this one are truly amazing. The ending shocking and as always the book delivers on action and suspense.
I do not want to give too much away so I will stop here. Trust me this is one book you do not want to miss.
What a book!
Zam has so much on her plate you don’t want to put the book down until you find out how it all turns out.
This book was an amazing read. Readers really need to read the whole series to get the import and significance of this book. Many ah oh and omg moments, fabulous wrap up of all of the loose ends….it was a real page turner. If you read this out of sequence, it will spoil the rest of the series if you decide to go back and read from the beginning – so start at the beginning! It was so good. I absolutely loved it.
The books leading up to this have been nothing shy of action-packed; yet this one surpassed them all. This is by far my favorite book of this entire series; and it’s not without heartache, trials, and darkness that every character seems to face in this book. There are many unforeseen twists that make the reader stop and do a double-take; though not so many that it makes your head spin and distracts from the storyline. Zam’s whole pack (plus some) all come together to be torn apart and brought back together again. We’ve seen traitors before in this series; yet NO ONE is as they seem. We FINALLY see worthless Steve’s comeuppance and it’s absolutely fantastic.
The plot is so intricate that Mayer truly is a master at weaving an epic tale. The attention to details given in previous books written years prior is so acute that it’s really set the standard for me, and I find myself shying away from authors I would typically enjoy because they’re just not at the same level as Mayer. I still absolutely love the way she finalizes each chapter. It’s like every one of them is punctuated with an exclamation point perfectly. Whether it’s foreshadowing of what’s to come, or the unveiling of a major revelation, it’s just fascinating to notice as a reader. And truly every character is different which makes it so much more enjoyable. So many other authors get caught in a rut and characters bleed together at one point or another, but not Mayer. She never takes the easy road. Just when you think they’re going to catch a break and it’ll be smooth sailing, she presents a new challenge for them to overcome at overwhelming odds. And she won’t scapegoat the solution either. The way they succeed can be at a great cost, utter brilliance, or pure dumb luck – you never really know with her writing.
In short, get this one added to your collection ASAP because you’ll be immediately hooked like the rest of her fandom!
This is book 6 and the conclusion to the Desert Cursed series…..
I’m sad this series has ended, but LOVED every minute of it.
These characters will always have a very special place in my heart…. Zam, Max and Lila are some of my all time favorite characters…..
It’s been a long road for Zamira, and she has grown so much throughout these books, and the magic….. the magic is AWESOME!!!!
I couldn’t have asked for a better ending…..
Can’t wait to see what new characters Shannon Mayer has in store for us!!
Oh. My. Gosh. Talk about a wild ride! Emperor’s Throne is the final book in the Desert Cursed series and it sure does not let you down! Zam, Maks, and Lyla are racing to face off in a final showdown of good guys vs bad and Shannon Mayer in true fashion has a few tricks up her sleeve in the course these heroes are taking. Full of surprises and twists this book will not let you down, it’s a fast paced adventure that, if you are like me, will have your mind blown and emotions flying all over the place in all the best ways. This was a great series and I love these 3 little amigos and the way they bonded and came to form such special relationships with each other heart and soul, I can only imagine what shenanigans they get up now that their quest had ended
This book was amazing and I loved reading Emperor’s Throne.
The action that is inside is amazing. Zam is such the powerhouse while battling the evil creatures that come her way. Macs is the best ever and definitely loves Zam. Lila is her normal self and full of lots of snarky comments for a small sized dragon.
There are a few surprises and twists that I didn’t see coming I but loved the out..
I can’t wait to read about more adventures of Zam, Lila and Macs
What a mindblowing ending to this fantastic series! I’ve been waiting so impatiently for this final book but really didn’t want it end. Shannon Mayer outdid my expectations once again! It kept me on the edge of my seat and there was no chance to put it down even when I had to! So many twists, turns, surprises! I didn’t see this coming. I absolutely loved Zam, Lila and Maks all the way through this entire series watching them play their games. Their relationship and personalities along with the phenomenal storyline makes you fall in love with them! My favorite series now! It was beyond amazing! Thank you Shannon Mayer. This was epic!
Shannon Mayer once again weaves a fantastic tale. I loved the entire series, but ending is perfect!
I have loved reading the Desert Cursed series. This last book is really action packed. Zam discovers so much. Her world is filled with danger, love, hope, despair, magic and so much more. The fast pace along with so many twists and turns is like riding a roller coaster. I laughed, cried and was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what would happen next. Right from the beginning, Zam and friends gripped me and pulled me into their world. I’m a little sad that this is the end of the series. I’ll miss this magical world.
Phenomenal Conclusion!
Once again Shannon Mayer takes us on an epic fantasy adventure with her amazing ability to weave words into outstanding storytelling.
This fantastic conclusion is mind blowing! It will take you on an intense and utterly thrilling rollercoaster ride of epic proportions. The characters as always are fantastic and amazing. You can’t help but fall in love with most of them and seethe with utter hatred for others.
Zam, Maks and Lila will forever have a place in my heart.
Bravo on one fantastic series and one epic journey you have taken us readers on. Highly recommend.
Emperor’s Throne is the final book in Shannon Mayer’s Desert Cursed series and this book packs it all in and unleashes a lot of greatness like a whirlwind So buckle up and get ready for a fantastic story that closes out the series with a bang.
This book is so awesome that it’s heartbreaking that the series comes to an end with this book, but it is totally worth it. Zam has a lot on her plate, and there is more to come. The falak is set to be reborn into the world thanks to a witch greedy for power. Ishtar is a force to be reckoned with as she still craves more power herself and has her own agenda in play. Once you open this book you are hooked in to the last page as the race is on to save world from those who are driven by their greed of power. I love that even though the relationships are established the author never stops building on them and making them stronger.
Be prepared for some well-deserved retribution in this book as well! I was so thrilled when certain scenes played out. I’ll admit that a couple caught me a bit by surprise, but it all works out in the end. Be prepared from some seriously mind-bending twists in this book. More than once the author had my jaw on the floor from shock. My mind is STILL reeling from one shocking revelation and I’ll probably be stuck on it for a day or two. LOL!
There is absolutely nothing that I don’t like about this book other than the fact that it comes to an end. But as the saying goes…all good things must come to an end.
I have to say that this book is a fitting close to this series, but I’m hopeful that we will be revisited by these unique and wonderful characters in the future. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. If you have read the previous books in this series then I highly recommend that you grab this book up and dive in. You won’t be disappointed.
The conclusion to Emperor’s Throne was written beautifully. It is such a bittersweet ending.
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Zam, Maks, and Lila grow not only as individuals but as trio. I love their relationship and how they go back and forth with their games. This book was amazing and it had me on the edge of my seat. It was full of action, heartache, badass fighting, and jaw dropping discoveries. So much happened, that I’m still recovering from a book hangover. It is so good and I’m sure you will love it. Trust me, you will love this trio. They will work themselves into your heart and you will find loving some of the other characters as well. MUST READ.
Shannon Mayer concludes the series in a brilliant way. I think this may be my favorite book of the series and I’ve loved all of them! Zam, Maks, and Lila are some of my favorite characters and I’m going to miss going on adventures with them. There were so many twists and turns in this book that I didn’t see coming and I could not put the book down until I finished. Mayer reminds you that things aren’t always what they seem to be and “love [doesn’t] make you weak; it [gives] you the strength to dig deep.”
OMG! I’m speechless! This final book had me on the edge of my seat the whole read as I followed Zam and her family on their journey! There was laughter, there was tears and the twists and turns, well some, ok most I never saw coming!
I have truly loved this series and Am sad that this final book , this epic adventure has come to an end but oh what a fitting ending to this amazing series! A series that I would definitely recommend to anyone!
I generally hate when a series come to an end, and I frequently, for whatever reason, don’t read the last book. This is the last book in this series, and I had to read this one to see what happens. Wow. There were so many twists and turns, and so many darn surprises. I was like “No way!” so many times, I lost track. LOL! Zam, Maks, and Lila are a wonderful team, and this book proves how great they are together. I can’t believe just how far they have all come, and how far they have yet to go. I hope this isn’t the end, but if it is, it was a great ride and a great ending! Great writing, wonderful plot with twists and turns, and fascinating characters abound in this series ender. Love it! Highly recommend this book, and I received a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
Enthralling, riveting and totally captivating.
Emperor’s Throne was all that and so much more, this final book in the Desert Cursed series totally blew my mind.
I was kind of wondering how Shannon was going to pull everything off to end this series and wow she did it in truly epic Shannon Mayer style with so many sh.t shows along the way and an epic final battle that left me gasping…
I can honestly say this book was beyond amazing and I can not wait to see what Shannon delivers next!!!
Knowing the end of this series would be epic, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this and read it!
The twists and turns, lies and truths, all buried in the previous books, burst from the pages of this, the final chapter of the Desert Cursed books. Perfectly fitting ending to such a well written set of books! What I wouldn’t give to see into Shannons’ mind while she’s writing…
Shannon Mayer’s brain must be a strange and wonderful place. The words that woman can come up with to express her stories are sheer magic. Emperor’s Throne is the last in the Desert Cursed Series. I am very sorry to have that series end. It will be among my all time favorites. Shannon led us through all of her unexpected twists and turns and change ups to a surprisingly satisfying conclusion with, yes, an opening for all to hope for more adventures. Love, as always, is paramount in the story. Zam loves deeply all she considers friends and family. She will defy all and everything to keep them safe. As strong as Zam is, she is stunned and amazed at the duplicity of others. She treats those she can with compassion, those she can’t with justice. One scene, of justice meted out to a very deserving character, while long in coming was quite satisfying. While I look forward to her next book, I will definitely miss Zamira, Lila and Maks.