The Complete Legends of Thezmarr – Overview & Review

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The Legends of Thezmarr is a four book, epic fantasy romance series. Starring our main character Thea, her leading love interest Wilder, and a various but thrillingly hilarious cast of side characters. 

I do also want to preface the recommended reading order of this book, as the third and fourth book are a bit spoilerish without having read Slaying The Shadow Prince, which is a story that focuses on Talemir, Wilder’s mentor. 

Recommended reading order:

1. Blood & Steel
2. Vows & Ruins
3. Slaying The Shadow Prince
4. Fate & Furies
5. Shadow & Storms

If you’re not interesting in reading Slaying The Shadow Prince, feel free to skip it and stick to the original four books in the series. But considering Talemir is a shadow daddy, I wouldn’t skip it. 

Please also keep in mind there will be some minor spoilers in this series review, so proceed with caution if you do not want any spoilers. 

With that being said, let’s dive right in!

Blood & Steel by Helen Scheurer

My Review / Goodreads / Storygraph

‘You’re beautiful as you are. And I’d wager even more so with steel in your hand and the blood of your enemies splattered across your face.’

In probably what is my favorite book in the series, Helen Scheurer sets up the world of Thezmarr beautifully. 

We meet Thea, who wants nothing more than to become a Warsword. The highest rank one can achieve by passing the Great Rite. 

There is only one probably, due to a prophecy, women are no longer allowed to take up arms or wield swords. The previous women warriors have abandoned Thezmarr but Thea is determined. 

No prophecy or man is going to stand in her way. 

This book is filled with fantastic world-building, slow burn tension between Wilder and Thea, and a side cast of characters you can’t wait to read more of. 

4.5 stars out of 5 stars. 

Vows & Ruins by Helen Scheurer

My Review / Goodreads / Storygraph

There was no end to the wanting of her, the loving her. It was in his blood, etched in his bones, and it burned through him like wildfire.

In the second book of the series, things really ramp up in the spice department. 

Thea is getting strong day by day despite the constant reminder of how little time she has left. 

Wilder begins to accept his feelings for Thea, and they begin to navigate their complicated feelings for each other. 

There is also a lot uncovered about Thea’s past in this book and it is wildly fascinating. 

I want to say this book fell flat for me, but I really enjoyed it. 

Though I will say, there was way too much smut in this book. It overpowered literally everything else happening.

Despite that, the angst is still angst-ing and the slow burn is still slow-burning. 

4.5 stars out of 5 stars, though now that some time has settled, it’s probably closer to 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Fate & Furies by Helen Scheurer

My Review / Goodreads / Storygraph

“When I stand against the gods at the end of my days…I will regret nothing. Not the lies I’ve told, nor the lives I’ve claimed or the rivers of blood I’ve spilt. I do not regret a single moment, because everyone of them led me to you”

This book is probably my second favorite book in the series, aside from the first. 

The evolution of Thea’s character is one that I will think about for a long time. For almost three books, we have been waiting for her to claim what is her, and when she does, the world will know it. 

There were some small things I could have done without. I really didn’t like Wilder’s link to Thea’s powers. It wasn’t romantic; it was weird. Especially when you remember her powers are hers through birth right. 

There is something so thrilling about this book, like it’s all led up to here and it’s the final breath before the storm.

Like smelling rain before the clouds really even roll in. 

A well earned 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. 

Shadow & Storms by Helen Scheurer

My Review / Goodreads / Storygraph

“Don’t let the world – don’t let anyone convince you that you’re not enough. Only you define your story. You and you alone. When they tell you what you’re not, when they tell you what you can’t do, remember: you are the storm, Elwren.”

I had really high hopes going into the final book in the series.

There had been so much built up and to finally get to the end and it just fall flat? 

Disappointing.

Cal and Kipp pretty much carried the humor in this book as they have the whole series. 

Wilder and Thea feel much more solidified in this book. I also really liked Wilder and Talemir’s reunion. 

There were SO MANY hints at Wren and Tori’s book. But if it’s gonna be a repeat of Wilder and Thea being stubborn, then I DON’T WANT IT!

The reveals were also a bit lackluster, but that could have just been me. 

A solid 4 stars out of 5 stars. 

Series Overall

The first book had me in a chokehold. I devoured that story. I found myself to invested going into the second and third book, but by the fourth I was tired. 

It felt like overstaying at a friend’s house. I was ready to go home. 

I do highly recommend this series. Though I have not yet read Slaying The Shadow Prince, but I recommend reading it prior to the third book in the series. 

The author says you don’t need to, but truthfully, I wish I had. The third and fourth book are full of spoilers for Talemir’s story. 

I love the fantasy and romance elements of this story. Despite some hiccups of I think Helen Scheurer did a fantastic job of balancing both. 

I love the found family, Cal & Kipp, and just the evolution of Thea. It felt like what Feyre never got in ACOTAR. 

All in all, 5 out of 5 stars for The Legends of Thezmarr. 

Is it perfect? No. 

Is it a literary masterpiece? No. 

But will it satisfy your romantasy cravings and make you want more? Absolutely. 

Series Reviews: Blood & Steel, Vows & Ruins, Fate & Furies, Shadow & Storms