I don't think I've read something so dark. Oh my god. Some scenes were so disgusting I wanted to put the book away When Brianna's mother died and the scene from the fourth trial with Stella's punishment and the people were so horrible (sometimes they are like this in real life - caring only about money, power, sex). But this whole thing made the book completed. It was rough, but it was real, so twisted and wrong. When I picked it up, I couldn't put it down - well written with a lot of drama and passion (exactly how I like it).

Stella was a strong young woman, who made me proud. She grew so much. At the beginning of the book, she was kinda selfish, but in the end, she definitely won my heart with what she did to save Teddy. She took so much pain and transformed it into something so beautiful as love and so ugly as vengeance.

Sinclair was so cold at the beginning, but so attractive - mysterious and dark. He was hurt as a young boy, but he found the way back to love. I loved his loyalty to his family and the power he showed to protect them (even when he had to hurt his love). A complex character, but really well made.

The ending was perfect. At first, I was crying Because I thought Teddy died, but then I felt such a relief. I am so happy that they stayed together and glad that they had their HEA. Cause they definitely deserve it.

Heroine - 5/6
Hero - 5.5/6
Plot Twist - 5/6
Ending - 6/6
Storyline - 6/6 ( )

Brilliant Finale.

Wow the best of the three, couldn't put down in sovereign everything consolidates into an explosive finale that was so worth waiting for, no sympathy for the corrupt individuals that make up this society from me. In this installment we see the trials continue and in the most case (except for a few misunderstandings) we see Sinclair, Stella and Lucius putting together a united front to win the acquisition trials, whatever it takes, brilliant ending that wrapped up everything and gave me a sweet satisfaction that the evil monsters got exactly what they deserved, its so nice when the bad guys get outwitted so expertly and with such style bravo Celia Aaron on A job well done. ( )

Brilliant Finale.

Wow the best of the three, couldn't put down in sovereign everything consolidates into an explosive finale that was so worth waiting for, no sympathy for the corrupt individuals that make up this society from me. In this installment we see the trials continue and in the most case (except for a few misunderstandings) we see Sinclair, Stella and Lucius putting together a united front to win the acquisition trials, whatever it takes, brilliant ending that wrapped up everything and gave me a sweet satisfaction that the evil monsters got exactly what they deserved, its so nice when the bad guys get outwitted so expertly and with such style bravo Celia Aaron on A job well done. ( )

All my stars, Celia can just have them all.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
My previous reviews can be found here:
Counsellor
Magnate

Stella has made it through two trials, but is she strong enough to make it through the final two? They've ruled Stella's life, every waking and sleeping moment has been about the trials; her thoughts are either filled with the horrors of memories or with lust for the man who put her in this position. She knows what is at stake now, how much Sin has to lose, and she's determined to win so she can do everything she can to dismantle the Acquisition and the people who make it thrive.

This book is EVERYTHING. I thought I liked Counsellor and I knew I loved Magnate, but I don't know what word to describe the feelings I have for Sovereign. I am not a series girl, I tend to wander off and get lost in another book, forgetting the characters from the series along the way, but this is one series I just want to throw at everyone. I'll be the first to admit that Counsellor wasn't high on my list of TBRs, but when everyone is screaming such good things about a book, I can't deny the pull. Then I met the characters...and I wrapped myself up in the plot like a blanket, I got lost in these books so strongly that nothing has really compared. Sovereign was not only everything good about the previous two novels, but even more. Every loose end was tied up, the drama was at an all time high, the characters developed beyond my wildest dreams, and the chemistry was on fire (per usual). Seriously, this book and series will set a precedence that I do not think can be matched by any other series for me. It was just perfect.

Not only have I been trapped under the spell of the Vinemonts, but I am completely enamored with Stella and her strength and pure determination. The characters in this book are unlike any others I have met in a book, not often do you meet a character more evil than the devil himself and still find yourself saying, I love what they were to this book. From Cal to the acquisitions, every character played such a vital role in how Sovereign played out and I am so impressed with Celia Aaron's incredible use of every single one. The character development in Soveriegn was stellar, I loved watching each character come into their own, whether it was finding the good in themselves or opening their arms to the evil. Then there's the uber dark story line that either scared you off in book one or pulled you into its dark clutches. Sovereign was so dark and the depravity in this book really weighed on me as I read, but I honestly wouldn't have had it any other way. I loved how the trials played out and the future that was built in Sovereign. I know, that's not really giving you enough, but you have to read the conclusion for yourself. The twists and turns leave you guessing and I definitely didn't see what was coming, so high five Celia Aaron, you surprised me!

The Acquisition series, particularly Sovereign, were unlike anything I've read before. This dark, sociological romance is so unique and I truly think every reader of the Acquisition series will be happy with this conclusion. Like the rest of the series, this book was fast paced, full of angst, and so darn sexy.


PS. Three book boyfriends. Yes, three. You can call me Mrs. Lucius Vinemont if you want to. ( )