Rating: 4.5⭐️
Shifting Resolve basically undoes all the forward movement of the preceding novel for the characters in terms of their relationships.
And this was to be expected given the twisted plots and various natures of the characters involved with the main character of Evie Quinn.
With her growing powers exposed, during the climatic events with the Life Tree, multiple threats and challenges are leveled against her. And her un-acknowledged partner, lord of shifters, Caelan as well.
There’s so many complex storylines woven into the narrative to keep track of. Various Lords with their own agendas, Evie’s father and mother whose hidden secrets and paths for Evie are also unknown.
Those secrets the reader has been told and know they are explosive in their own ways, are elements that have storylines that haven’t been factored in yet. It’s labyrinthine structure that makes this series so gripping and compelling.
That’s the case here where stress and anxiety are the common theme, secrets are key, and everyone is trying to control Evie and claim a part of her . When she doesn’t want to be claimed or controlled.
And everyone around her has an hidden or not so secret agenda.
It’s high action, high suspense, high mystery and it ends in a cliffhanger of sorts. But one that the reader honestly will expecting. Because we saw it coming.
I love the characters and this very layered, complex story. And I’m rooting for Evie and her small group of friends.
Highly recommended and I can’t wait for the next one in this series.
So well written and beautifully executed.
Cover design by Covers by Christian
Shifter Lords series:
Shift of Heart #1
Shift of Morals #2
Power Shift #3
Shifting Winds #4
Shifting Resolve #5
Shift of Rule #6
Shift of the Wild #7
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Blurb
Evie Quinn is a survivor, but she’s tired of being a pawn in everyone else’s game.
She never asked to be the heir to the fae throne, a walking, otherworldly bridge for the gods, or the hottest bachelorette in the supernatural realms. But here she is—dodging dozens of random marriage proposals and doing her best to keep Caelan from committing paranormal genocide.
Everyone wants a piece of Evie these days. The Council’s patience has worn off, and they’re ready to marry her off to the highest bidder. The gods want to use her for their own gain, and Caelan is growing ever frustrated with her attempts to keep things between them paused. But Evie still isn’t ready to be a queen or a bride or a bridge, or anything forcing her to give up her autonomy.
But time has run out, and her only hope might be to do the one thing no one expects—finally taking control of her world-shaking power, her fate, and most important of all, her heart.
Oliver Heber Books
Publication date
December 23, 2025
Language
English
Print length
272 pages
Book 5 of 8
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 