Rising (Slay Quartet, #4)

I surprisingly loved this series. Celia wasn’t a favored character in the Fixed series but, she made her own way with Edward and I’m so glad that I got to enjoy the ride. There were definitely ups and downs and surprises…but so good!

It’s extremely hard to come away from reading any of Laurelin Paige’s books without feeling emotional. Her stories are always so masterfully written and brilliantly told. Edward and Celia were fiery, vibrant, magnetic and intriguing. They were passionate and intense. I felt like I was right there with them riding all their highs and lows.

I suffered through every emotion that this book had to offered and loved every single minute of it. Don’t think I need to say how freakin AMAZING this book was!

The final instalment of the series, Rising is the perfect way to end this amazing series.
From the man who slayed the dragon, how Edward with his sadistic mind games and his hunger for revenge aimed Celia.
And how cold and numb Celia was until the man who wants her dead become the fire that’s bring her back to life.
To the game they play in the name of revenge. His avenging in her name. Until one last revenge he wanted is her biggest secret.
Will Edward still pursue his hunger of revenge of what he sees as her justice?
Will Celia still bow down to her King and let him do what he call his job to protect her in any means including going in to war to one of the powerful man she protected so?

This series is so beautifully written. I enjoy every second of it. Each book need to be read carefully and slowly to learn how every main character move and feels and captivating you slowly but sure.

For you who have read Hudson stories, I think Rising also be closure to Hudson and Celia+Edward relationship. For you who hate Celia from Hudson story might see her in different light. For me, it’s a full circle with this book.

~Crystal’s Book World Review~

Rising just blew me away!! It brings you full circle to the Slay Quartet. What started as a duet, I am so happy Laurelin took her time and brought us four amazing books. The slow burn between Celia and Edward brought me to my knees.

Hudson and Alayna are ever so present and I loved it! Chandler was a bit too quiet for me, but you get his full story with his book. So I was good all the way around. Edward still had me suspicious, so not only did he have to prove to Celia he is ready to be everything she needs, he had to convince me too. Well friends….lets just say you are in for a twisty ride!!!

Rising was written with heart and brings light to an enemy from the past to her redemption! This is a game changer!!! You don’t want to miss out!

Wow. What a perfect way to end Celia and Edward’s story. I feel like it’s come full circle. So much resolution for all the characters. I loved how it had moments from other stories woven in from different perspectives because it definitely changed the way I viewed the situation; like the initial meeting at the hotel when Hudson and Alayna come looking for the journals.

When I finished the book it left a sweet taste in my mouth. It wasn’t as “dark” as the first three and I definitely think that’s the way it should be. I’m content where LP has brought (and left) these characters on this journey. I know a lot of readers fought this story but I’m so glad she wrote it!! I love that she stepped outta the box to redeem both Edward and Celia.

I freaking loved this book. Laurelin Paige literally “slayed” it with Celia and Edward Fassbender. They are beautifully complex and they are character you love to and hate to love. Celia is humanized in this series and I truly love her character. Edward is Celia with more power and a bigger grudge.

Rising is just that. A Phoenix from the ashes. Recognition and acceptance of what is truly important in life and striving the be a better person. I love the dialogue with Hudson and Edward. And the last few chapters were enough to completely melt my heart.

Hands down one of my favorite series. And the audio version made it that much better. I mean Shane East!! Bloody brilliant Edward Fassbender!

The final book in the Slay series, Celia Werner was a character you hated in the Fixed series with Hudson Pierce & his wife Elena. All the damage she caused them through the secret games that her & Hudson had played.

The Devil & the Dragon (his Bird) slayed each other and was precisely what they both needed. Edward Fastbender accepted Celia for exactly who she was, damaged. Edward slay each and every one of Celia demons. Celia challenged Edward in the way the Dominate never knew he wanted to be challenged, yes, Edward wanted a submissive, however he need submission and a challenge, Celia gave him everything he wanted in a sub/wife. No one really knew Celia’s pain she was hurting from childhood trauma nor why. All Celia wanted was someone to love her through her pain and that is what she found in Edward. Great ending for Edward & Celia Fasbender!!!

Throughout this entire quartet, Edward Fasbender has pushed his wife, Celia, to her limits, in a litany of ways. She’s been torn to shreds by Edward’s biting retorts and brought to her knees by his commanding presence and his need for total dominance when it comes to different areas of their relationship. But through it all, Celia has held her own, despite the emotional torment she endured at her husband’s hands.

It’s easy to trace the power struggle between these two from the very beginning, and while it seemed like Edward always had the upperhand, Celia wielded way more control than she thought. But even more powerful were the secrets that had yet to be shared between them, and the unraveling of those remaining bombshells built up quite the angst and agitation.

I’ve made it more than apparent what my feelings for Celia Warren are/were ever since she was introduced in the Fixed series. But as her and Edward’s story continued to unfold, especially in this last part, I felt sorry for her and had quite the conflicted emotions when it came to one of my absolute favorite book boyfriends, Hudson Pierce. And it absolutely sucked that I had to acknowledge his culpability in everything that went down with his and Celia’s games, and while she most definitely was reprehensible in her words and actions, so was Hudson, and Edward works diligently to make that known.

As much as Rising is about the couple soaring above their tumultuous beginnings, making things work in a way that’s fulfilling, it’s also about Celia’s transformation becoming complete; her finding the man who can handle her and who can love her for who she is and who she becomes, faults and all. And when everything was said and done, when these characters unraveled each other and worked toward something so much different than what they were initially resolved to do, Edward and Celia became exactly what they needed to be for one another.

4.5 Poison Apples

Amount of sex 3.5 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 4 / 5
Story 5 / 5
Overall: 5 / 5

Rising is the fourth and final book in the Slay Quartet written by author Laurelin Paige. I have absolutely loved this series, and this last book could not have come soon enough! Just a reminder that this series has a continuous storyline, so you’ll need to read them in order.

Rising is above and beyond what I could have even imagined. It was emotional, intense, and I literally loved every minute of it. Not only was the storyline fabulous, but I really enjoyed the growth that the characters went through. Both Celia and Edward went through a lot throughout the whole series, and I was so happy with the conclusion! I don’t want to say too much as I really do think you need to experience it for yourself!

A fabulous ending to an amazing series!

Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy

4 Stars!
Edward and Celia Fasbender’s often turbulent, unconventional, passionate relationship continues in this final installment of the Slay quartet. They’ve gone from rivals, to spouses, to lovers, to sometimes barely on speaking terms. Lately they’d lost sight of what truly mattered, and hadn’t yet recovered from secrets that threatened to destroy their happiness. Their was a constant power play between them over who would bend first, but Edward challenged Celia and gave her something she’d never had before. For so long not feeling had become second nature to her. Now, her husband’s love and attention were something she craved and needed. She isn’t the same person she used to be. This new Celia is vulnerable and exposed, but grounded. Will this couple finally have it all, or will the quest for vengeance compromise their future?

Rising: Slay Four by Laurelin Paige is the exciting, emotional conclusion to Edward and Celia’s epic love story. This enemies to lovers romance is sexy, intense, and full of angst. It’s a captivating, consuming story about survival, and an alpha male and his fierce female who battle it out for control. I loved this series and this couple! The constant fire between them was explosive and addicting!