A Power Unbound

Better than [b:A Restless Truth 59807966 A Restless Truth (The Last Binding, #2) Freya Marske https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1642534531l/59807966.SY75.jpg 94199553], not as astonishing as [b:A Marvellous Light 53217284 A Marvellous Light (The Last Binding, #1) Freya Marske https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1634067514l/53217284.SY75.jpg 80535939]. A Power Unbound focuses on Jack Alston aka Lord Hawthorn, and Alan Ross, whose antagonistic relationship that began in Truth evolves into a somewhat kinky enemies-to-lovers romance. But for my money, the reason to finish out this trilogy is the strong presence of Edwin and Robin from Light. Edwin, especially, has a crucial role to play in the Big Six's* quest to stop the bad guys from amassing unlimited magic and power. It's rewarding to see Edwin come into his own as a skilled magician, but Marske really puts him through hell, and his beloved non-magical Robin can only be of limited assistance. Jack and Alan's insults and fights seem petty in comparison. Marske triumphantly burst onto the scene with The Last Binding trilogy, so her follow-up will be eagerly anticipated. I wonder where she goes from here. *Maud and Violet are back too. Violet is fine but Maud IMHO is more annoying than endearing.