From Goodreads: "The future of the vampires— and the fate of the shifters— rests upon the shoulders of Russia’s last heir.
The time for running is over. The time for war has just begun. As the only surviving member of the Romanov family save for Csar Dragomir, Lysandra is in a fight for survival. Her worst enemies are around every corner, hunting for a mystical item that will change the course of the war. Using clues left behind by her ancestor, Princess Anastasia, Lysandra must find it before they do… or suffer the horrors of the undead. But even an artifact as powerful as the one they’re searching for cannot compare to Lisar and Lysandra’s greatest challenge. Before the lovers can see what’s coming, tragedy strikes, and their romance will never be the same. The ending result will change their love story forever… and, potentially, end their marriage. Friends fall. Death is rampant. Couples unite, and the meaning of true love is explored as Lysandra and her companions put everything on the line to bring down a tyrant whose madness knows no end. In the final conclusion of what began as the star crossed tale of a vampire princess and her wolf, who will make the ultimate sacrifice for love?"

Thank you to Megan Linski and Gryfyn Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for review! All opinions are my own.

It's over and I can't believe it. I feel like I've been following these characters for so long and now, with Heir to Russia, the series has come to an end. I've been dreading the finale for a while because I just wasn't ready to let go of these characters and this world, but this book was amazing and wraps up the series so well.

Plot:
There is so much that happens in this book and as it is the final book in the series, I don't want to go too much into detail in case of spoilers. But oh my goodness was this absolutely action packed and fantastic. The final battle is almost here and you can definitely feel the tension rising all throughout the book. I won't lie, I was almost in tears from page one until the end (except that one point where I was in tears because reasons BUT WE WON'T TALK ABOUT THAT HERE) because I was so excited to read this. There's a new addition to the group (yes, I cried about that), more about Lysandra's ancestors, a creepy powerful artifact that could change the war forever, love, loss (SERIOUSLY I'M NOT OKAY WITH THE LOSS), a huge tragedy that will change everything, and finally an ending that will leave you sobbing and happy dancing at the same time. I wasn't kidding when I said that there was so much that happens in this book! But, as usual, you don't feel like there's too much going on at once. Keeping the balance between not enough and too much information is a delicate one, but somehow Megan Linski pulls it off effortlessly. I'm telling you, she's a wizard of the written word. Everything from start to finish unfolded so well and it was such an easy book to sit down and get lost in that I had to pace myself and make sure I didn't finish too quickly! Something I like to gush about with Megan Linski's books is how well things flow while you're reading. The pace is set at a brisk walk and nothing is ever rushed or glazed over. You're given everything you need to know when you need to know it and you're never left scrambling back for more information because it all comes out exactly when it needs to. Heir to Russia delivers on all points with a plot that answers all of the questions and gives you a satisfying ending to a beautiful series.

It may be over, but I still want more in this world and I'm not ready to let go yet!

Characters:
I'm going to have to have a serious talk with Megan Linski about creating these amazing characters and then ripping my heart out by taking them away. Anyway!

One thing about this series that I love (because honestly there are so many things I love) is that the relationship between Lysandra and Lisar is so real. Okay, I know, a vampire and wolf relationship isn't real, but that's not what I mean. In so many books, especially YA books, we have the main character in a relationship that's usually love at first sight and it's perfect. They never fight, agree on everything, and run through the field holding hands into the sunset. It's not realistic and it's so annoying to read about since every single book has that kind of relationship. But with this series, Megan Linski does a beautiful job at writing a relationship that you can really relate to. Real couples fight, they don't always agree on things, and they're definitely not perfect. But real couples also talk things out and compromise, which is exactly how Lysandra and Lisar act. Sure, they're dealing with some fairly different things than other couples have to deal with, but they never come off as perfect in any way. They both know it, too, which makes it even more wonderful to read about.

Another character that I have a huge love for is Serghei. He's such a fantastic character and a huge pillar of strength for Lysandra. Throughout the series, he's consistently loyal and helps Lysandra through some difficult times. Honestly, if I had to pick a favorite character outside of Lysandra and Lisar, it would be Serghei. I'm almost positive that I go on and on about Serghei in every review of this series, but really, he's just a good frickin guy.

I think that Heir to Russia had a great mix of characters between the vampires, wolves, and witches. You get the characters you know and love and see them all not only trying to work together to fight Dragomir, but also evolving themselves. You see wolves and vampires falling in love and ending the war between the races in their own way and it's beautiful. I just genuinely adore the characters that Megan Linski has created and they're all so well-written and unique in their own ways. I've thoroughly enjoyed following each of the story lines of all of the characters and seeing how they grow and develop over the course of the series. They all have good and bad experiences and it shapes them all in so many different ways and I really liked seeing how everyone turned out in the end. It's hard to let go of them, but I know they've all gotten their happy ending that they more than deserve!

Writing:
It's really not a secret that I'm a fan of Megan Linski's books. With every book she releases, her writing is the thing I look forward to the most. She's able to paint a picture in your mind of everything that's happening. I felt like I was in the Winter Palace with Lysandra, learning about her ancestor and uncovering secrets. It's effortless to fall into these worlds that have been created and just fly through the book without realizing it. One thing I continually praise Megan Linski on is her ability to balance description. There's never a point where I'm reading her writing where I feel like there's not enough information being given to me and I feel lost, or that there's too much and it's an info dump that makes me not want to continue because I'm overloaded with information. She's able to perfectly balance that line between too much and not enough and I'm always so impressed with how she does it! Her descriptions are beautiful and the world of the Shifter Prophecy is absolutely magical. It's one series that will be impossible to forget, that's for sure.

Heir to Russia closes out the Shifter Prophecy series with a bang! It has the beautiful, descriptive, lyrical writing that accompanies each of the installments, the same lovable, unforgettable characters that you've come to know like the back of your hand, and an ending that will leave you smiling. And if you're like me, bawling like a baby. There's magic, big battles, good, evil, love, loss, and so much more within the pages of Heir to Russia. Be sure to grab it and wrap up your Shifter Prophecy series read with a big, vampirey-wolfy bow!

From Goodreads: "Lysandra and Lisar are fleeing the country. Romania has fallen under Csar Dragomir’s domain, leaving the princess and her werewolf love with only one option; they must seek asylum in Siberia, in a coven that’s out of Dragomir’s reach. They hope once they arrive, they’ll be safe. But nowhere is safe. Valentina has summoned an army of witches to find Lysandra, kill her friends and bring her back to the csar alive, so he can use her as a pawn for his own twisted goals. To worsen things, Valentina has cast a curse upon the wolves, one they cannot escape. If a cure is not found in time and the curse is allowed to run its course, it will be the end of the shifters… and the end of Lisar. Can Lysandra’s and Lisar’s love withstand its greatest trial yet? Or will their romance doom an entire nation?"

Exiled from her coven and torn from the arms of her lover, werewolf prince Lisar, vampire princess Lysandra Romanova-Dracula is lost in the woods of Romania, searching for the elusive location of the mysterious den of wolves. After being separated from Lisar, Lysandra made a pact; find him, and his pack, or die trying. But she doesn’t find the wolves. The wolves find her. After Lisar pleads for her life, the Alpha makes Lysandra a fragile bargain. If she becomes one of them, she will be allowed to live with her beloved Lisar in peace. Fail to do so, and her execution is imminent. When shifters are found murdered within pack boundaries, shredded to pieces by a monster hiding in the shadows, Lysandra becomes a prime suspect. Caught in a dangerous game where one misstep could become fatal, Lysandra has to prove her innocence, and solve the mystery of who has betrayed the pack without becoming a victim herself. Will Lysandra peer through the darkness to see the traitor in plain sight? Or is her love story with Lisar due for a tragic end?"

Thank you to Megan Linski for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for review! All opinions are my own.

I read Court of Vampires back in January and absolutely devoured it! As I've said before, I'm a huge fan of Megan Linski's writing and when the opportunity to read Den of Wolves came up, I immediately accepted. This is the sequel to Court of Vampires and expands upon the war between shifters and vampires as well as the relationship between vampire princess, Lysandra, and son of the Alpha, Lisar. It's fast paced, filled with action, humor, romance, and betrayal, and is an amazing continuation of an absolutely magical series.

Plot:
The book begins with Lysandra lost in the woods and looking for the wolves den. Instead of finding the den herself, the wolves find her. When Lisar pleads for her life, the Alpha of the pack decides that Lysandra must become one of the wolves or die. But things haven't been going easy for Lysandra and Lisar, and when shifters start turning up dead in the den, all suspicion falls on her. Proving her innocence isn't easy, and trying to solve the mystery of who is behind the killings may prove to be fatal not only to her, but her relationship with Lisar as well. This book is a sequel so, as expected, you get to experience more world building and more relationship building with this book. You get to learn more about the pack and see how they live as Lys tries to get them to accept her as their own. There is so much going on in this book but you never feel overwhelmed by the amount of information you're given. It moves very fast but it flows very well and I absolutely loved how much more of the world that you're introduced to in this book. In the first book, you're introduced to Lysandra and Lisar and you spend the entire time in the world of vampires. With Den of Wolves, you get to spend time with the shifters and learn more about their world, and that was something that I was really excited about. While I am more of a vampire person, I do know that Megan Linski is a wolf person, so I knew going into this book that it would be even better than the first. I was right! You get a ton of backstory about how the shifters came to be and even how the war between vampires and shifters began (insert comment about how sleeping in is not always the right answer) and I could honestly feel how passionate Megan Linski was about writing this book. Den of Wolves does a fantastic job at expanding on the already created world and leaves you wanting the next book as soon as you finish the final page.

Characters:
I am absolutely in love with the characters in this series. Lysandra and Lisar are such a fantastic couple and I adore them more than words can say. Something that I just couldn't wait to mention in my review of this book is how realistic their relationship is. Okay, stay with me here because I know saying that a relationship between a vampire and wolf feels realistic makes no sense, but trust me. A very common trope in YA books is perfect relationships. The ones where the couples instantly fall in love and seem to never have any problems/fights ever and are just 100% perfect forever. That's just not realistic and honestly, it gets tiring to read about over and over again. While Lysandra and Lisar are just disgustingly cute together, they also are starting to question things. They fight, they disagree, they defy each other despite the others wishes, and they both start to wonder exactly what they're doing. Are they good for one another? Is what they're doing right or good for their people? Is it good for them individually? No relationship is perfect and I seriously appreciated the fact that these things were addressed in this book. I felt that they really needed this reality check, so to speak, because in the end, it really made them stronger as individuals and as a couple. There were some new characters introduced and old ones brought back and they were all fantastically written. Whether they were written for you to love or to hate, you really get unique characters that are able to stand out and stand on their own. Serghi is probably my favorite side character with Bryn being a close second, and I really enjoyed both of their characters and their development throughout the book. All in all, the characters in this book were able to stand on their own very well and each of the "important" characters had some pretty solid development. You can always count on a book by Megan Linski to have great writing and great characters, and this book is no different.

Writing:
If you're looking for a fantasy/paranormal book with writing that will whisk you away to another world, look no further. I've always enjoyed how descriptive and magnificent the writing is in Megan Linski's books. You're able to effortlessly dive into the worlds that she creates and get lost in them as you read. This is one thing I will always hype up when reviewing a Megan Linski book: the writing is the best part. There's just something about her writing that allows you to just sit back and read with no struggle whatsoever. It's easy to read while still being that beautiful and magical type of writing that you would expect when you pick up a paranormal YA book. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Megan Linski is a magical word weaving wizard!

Obviously, I loved this book. This series is so great for anyone looking for a new take on the very familiar vampires versus wolves battle with a romantic (but still realistic) twist to the story. If you're looking for a new paranormal series filled with vampires, wolves, romance, action, humor, beautiful characters, phenomenal writing, and an ending that will leave your jaw on the floor, then definitely pick up Court of Vampires and Den of Wolves! Also, be sure to keep an eye out for the third book in the series, War of Witches, coming in June!