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agnieszka_na_grzbietowisku's review against another edition
5.0
A magnificent end to the trilogy! Usually I am not a fan of political intrigues in books, but this series is exceptionally good.
All the things happening to Mara, hitting her harder and harder each chapter, each page... My heart bled so many times and yet, I loved each second I spent with this amazing book.
All the things happening to Mara, hitting her harder and harder each chapter, each page... My heart bled so many times and yet, I loved each second I spent with this amazing book.
wispraven's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
ayla_derammelaere's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
millese2's review against another edition
5.0
The first book of this series was a fantastic, fast-paced accoutrement to the original Magician quartet. The second slowed down a bit, but continued the spellbinding world building and character development of the first. I wouldn’t say that it was a let down, but it failed to grip me as much as any of Feist’s earlier material had.
When it came for the conclusion of the Empire trilogy, I was excited, to say the least. So it was astonishingly agonizing to read through the first few chapters. Lady Mara was a neat character with plenty of tricks up her sleeve, but it wasn’t until the cutting personal tragedies at the beginning of this final piece of the Empire puzzle that she became human to me. The witticism of Kevin the barbarian was replaced by court intrigue and developing interpersonal relationships and casting aside the chains tradition in favor of hope and freedom. Which are ultimately more rewarding themes, I might add.
The terrible opening makes sense in the grand scope of this work. Feist’s imagination works wonders as Wurts adds finesse and believability to an alien, yet strangely familiar landscape. The bittersweet ending sees sorrow, yes, but also unbridled joy surmounts as hope for the future is palpable... and in a society that was once bound by traditions of staunch caste roles and haughty inhumanity, isn’t that truly the best ending one can hope for?
When it came for the conclusion of the Empire trilogy, I was excited, to say the least. So it was astonishingly agonizing to read through the first few chapters. Lady Mara was a neat character with plenty of tricks up her sleeve, but it wasn’t until the cutting personal tragedies at the beginning of this final piece of the Empire puzzle that she became human to me. The witticism of Kevin the barbarian was replaced by court intrigue and developing interpersonal relationships and casting aside the chains tradition in favor of hope and freedom. Which are ultimately more rewarding themes, I might add.
The terrible opening makes sense in the grand scope of this work. Feist’s imagination works wonders as Wurts adds finesse and believability to an alien, yet strangely familiar landscape. The bittersweet ending sees sorrow, yes, but also unbridled joy surmounts as hope for the future is palpable... and in a society that was once bound by traditions of staunch caste roles and haughty inhumanity, isn’t that truly the best ending one can hope for?
palma92's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
excaliburbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thornbriar's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
eininthebird's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
itssamu's review against another edition
5.0
98/100.
The Empire Trilogy is officially my all-time favourite book series. Mara is an incredible character of incomparable ambition. The pleasure of watching her from child to Mistress of the Empire has to be one of the most rewarding character arcs in all fantasy.
The Empire Trilogy is officially my all-time favourite book series. Mara is an incredible character of incomparable ambition. The pleasure of watching her from child to Mistress of the Empire has to be one of the most rewarding character arcs in all fantasy.