Of Secrets and Slippers Paperback – June 21, 2022

What Hahn did to sum up this series stole my breath away. I wish I could say all series ended this well. Usually, I get to the end and wish it hadn't ended, but she tied up every last loose thread. Also, I love that she intertwined all the pieces that didn't really seem connected.

I loved reading the seventh book as I've loved reading them all. Happy ending of course! I wish for a tiny part extra from the gathering before the ending which in itself just made me smile and laugh, but having enjoyed all these books just wanting it to go on just a bit more. I do understand it has to end somewhere, I just really love these books!

Seven Daughters of Eville and seven books of their stories of magic, intrigue, romance and adventure. I thoroughly enjoyed this series, and I’m sorry that I have finished it. The author does a wonderful job of connecting the series but keeping each story new and fresh. This last episode belongs to Honor, the sister who believes that she possesses no magic. In truth, her lack of magic and her ability to cancel out magic is a magical ability. But as an anti-mage it is more than just her ability to cancel magic, she must consume magical power to survive. In order to not drain those around her, she travels the lei lines across the kingdoms. While each story has some resolution, the series has been building to this last book. You really should read the series in order so that you know the characters, their talents, and their stories. Like each of the other books, this book has ties to a traditional fairy tale. In this case it is the Twelve Dancing Princesses. The ties are there, but the story is brand new. The writing is fluent, and the pages turn quickly. The romance is romantic and chaste. There is some fantasy violence, but not enough to dominate the narrative. Bottomline: entertaining and engrossing.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)Reader’s Notes:– this is the last book of a series and best if read in order– this is told from Honor’s point of viewReview:Percy and Honor 😍, can I just end there? They were so cute and full of tension! I loved the storyline as well! The spying and trying to figure out what is happening around her. Standing up for those who can’t. Learning new skills and how to use them with skills she already had. Banding together with others to move without being suspect of something nefarious. Just so much was great about this story! I also loved that Rumplestiltskin came with Honor into this story from the last. He added some humorous moments with his commentary and I loved that! 😂Honor is an antimage, someone who takes magic to survive. A girl who received her training from elves. When rumors of a son of Allemar (a ruthless and vicious mage who had been defeated in person but not in quest) arise, Honor is quick to follow them. The attacks and rumors lead her to Sion where she needs to enter in disguise or risk being thrown out for something her mother did many years ago. So she joins the Magical Menagerie troupe as a silk aerialist and infiltrates the castle.But things are more surprising on the inside. Twelve princesses are enthralled by a spell that leaves them frightened and weary with no way out and no voice to speak for them. No one in the kingdom has been able to discover what spell holds them captive, and those who tried have disappeared. Honor will need to sift through the various rumors and lies spun around her in order to discover the truth behind the spell and the attacks of Allemar’s son before it’s too late.

There were a few things I didn't like about this book: Honor makes a really stupid mistake that was out of character and seemingly only made to advance the plot, a few details made no sense considering the backstory, and there never was a real explanation for some of the book's events.However, this series was good and I did appreciate that the kingdoms had a resolution to their story.Hopefully Chanda Hahn write another series soon. I do think she is becoming a better writer and she was good to begin with.

Honor is the last of the Eville sisters to tell her story. She is the daughter who has it the hardest because of her power. It was often a curse but sometimes curses aren't as bad as you think. This story had many twists and turns that kept me guessing. The characters are relatable and I was worrying for them along the way. We learn more about the Elves and how Honor came to the house of Eville. In the end, I had mixed emotions. It has been such a great series. I recommended all the books. They can be read by themselves or in a row. You definitely don't want to miss this book!

I enjoyed the story even if it had its sad moments. I'm not sure how to explain why I liked it without giving away spoilers. But it was a nicely written conclusion to this series

The books in this series depict women coming of age and are addictive in that they want you to read them until the final book. The only issue I have with them is they rely on a male character to save them. I would like a more supporting role for male characters and not just a prince saving a princess role. However, I did like them with all the twists and turns. They were rarely predictable.

And amazing book for the end of the series ( or maybe it's the start) with hints of romance now and then. I finished the book in 3 days!