Covenant's End by Ari Marmell

Covenant's End (Widdershins Adventures, #4)

by Ari Marmell

The thief Widdershins and her own "personal god," Olgun, return to their home city of Davillon after almost a year away. While Shins expects only to face the difficulty of making up with her friends, what she actually finds is far, far worse. Her nemesis, Lisette, has returned, and she is not alone. Lisette has made a dark pact with supernatural powers that have granted her abilities far greater than anything Widdershins and Olgun can match.

Together, Widdershins and Olgun will face enemies on both sides of the law, for Lisette's schemes have given her power in both Davillon's government and its underworld. For even a slim chance, Shins must call on both old friends--some of whom haven't yet forgiven her--and new allies. 

Even with their help, Widdershins may be required to make the hardest sacrifice of her life, if she is to rid Davillon--and herself--of Lisette once and for all.

Reviewed by Angie on

3 of 5 stars

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With Covenant's End, we say goodbye to Widdershins and Olgun! I've enjoyed this series, and I'm sad to see that's it's over since this final book was my favorite of the bunch. Shins is finally making her way back to Davillon, but the journey feels strange. There's no one else on the road except highwayman, but once she stops for refreshments, Shins learns it's because of monsters. Of course, it's all her fault, whether she was in town at the time or not, so it's up to her to fix it. But first, she's got to sneak through the gates of her hometown and track down her friends who may or may not welcome her back with open arms.

My favorite part of Covenant's End was the relationship between Widdershins and all of her friends, acquaintances, and especially Olgun. I couldn't wait for her to be reunited with Robin, but it wasn't the happy ceremony I was hoping for. Robin is understandably hurt by Shins just up and leaving, and then of course there's the fact that she was injured because of it. But no one can stay mad at Shins for long, since she always makes sure to set everything right again. Renard! He needs a hug! That poor boy. But I am happy with how things worked out between them in the end. And of course Olgun and Shins have wonderful banter throughout! Even though it's one-sided, it still made me smile. The ending also nearly made me cry even though I knew it was coming! Those would have been a mix of sad and happy tears, since it had to be done, even though it was hard.

Of course, all of the series plots come to a close in Covenant's End. Davillon is in the middle of a crisis thanks to Lissette and her crazy vengeance against Widdershins. And that super creepy monster from the previous book is back and creepier than ever! Seriously, that thing gives me nightmares. Shins puts up a good fight, and I'm so glad that everyone pulled through for her! As tough as she is, I don't think she could have done it alone even with the help of her personal god.

I thought Covenant's End was a very fitting end to this series. It's fast-paced so I blew through it in no time. There's some sad stuff along the way, but for the most part this is a happy and hopeful close to the series.

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