"A Power Unbound" is the most wonderful conclusion to Freya Marske's magical, historical trilogy. I've had this book on my shelf for quite a bit, but I'm so glad I got over my fear of finishing series and dove into it.

I admit, my memory wasn't precisely cooperating at the beginning: I'd read Maud and Violet's installment more than a year ago, so I couldn't remember too many details (apart from: "Maud Blyth, I love you" and "Jack Hawthorn, I'd die for your grumpy, mean ass"), but thankfully Freya did a fabulous job at dropping enough hints and recaps for my brain to catch up.

I adored this final installment so so much! The plot was absolutely MASTERFUL, freaking addictive, complex, packed with twists and enough political (and magical) machinations to make my heart happy. I adored the world-building and the atmosphere even more! I've always praised Freya Marske's ability at creating wonderfully evocative and magical world-buildings, and this trilogy was a delight from that point of view.

I also LOVED the two protagonists, even though Jack had most of my heart. 
Alan was a fabulous counterpart to Jack, angry and complicated and lovable, but Jack stole my freaking soul. Give me all the mean, angry, snarky asshole nobles hiding squishy hearts and vulnerable, damaged pasts: I'll never tire of them. 
I loved their dynamic (FREAKING FIRE), and I adored the build-up of their relationship: they made me swoon and ache and nearly cry. Ugh, they deserve happiness so freaking much!
I knew Elsie's story, and Jack's bond to her, were going to destroy me, but the reality was even worse: her death was SO DAMN UNFAIR, and my heart still hurts for poor Jack and what he was forced to hide and endure. 
The story is pretty much packed with these more bittersweet moments, so beware, but they made me fall in love with the book even more. I came out of it elated, satisfied and worryingly close to sobbig my eyes out: who would have thought?!

I loved all the side characters to bits, and I loved seeing all the gang interact and scheme, fight and plot their way into saving Britain's magic from the greedy hands of those looking for the Last Contract. A special mention to Maud for being FABULOUS, to Robin for being an absolute dreamboat (and a rugby icon), to Edwin for breaking my heart, to Violet for being a badass (and a wonderfully dramatic actress) and to Adelaide for being a competent queen.

Ugh, I'm going to miss these characters so much. But I'm so happy I finally gave in and finished this series. It's been a fun, emotional ride, one I won't forget anytime soon.