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rosetyper9's review against another edition
5.0
In this book we get a bunch more plot and build up for the end and less of the romance and naughty bits. I am not saying that is a bad thing, this book has a wonderful plot so i am intrigued to see where it goes, this one was also a re-read in preparation for the next two (and final) books. This book was vastly more life and death than the first two, I was happy with that fact. Also the drama in this book is exponential, I was on the edge of my seat for almost the entire book. There are twists and turns you might never see coming and you even get a huge shock towards the end of the book.
Elly and Rain are two characters that will inspire your devotion and love. I found myself rooting for Elly and Rain and I really wish Elly would just accept the bond and that would mean she would be safe, it's such a solid and easy decision but way to easy. I am waiting and waiting...in the mean time I will continue to cheer for the characters I have grown to love and enjoy.
I haven't read the next book but I have already dived in and I am eager to get to the final book, I need to make sure my favorite characters come through.
Elly and Rain are two characters that will inspire your devotion and love. I found myself rooting for Elly and Rain and I really wish Elly would just accept the bond and that would mean she would be safe, it's such a solid and easy decision but way to easy. I am waiting and waiting...in the mean time I will continue to cheer for the characters I have grown to love and enjoy.
I haven't read the next book but I have already dived in and I am eager to get to the final book, I need to make sure my favorite characters come through.
paukypr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great series, this book though dropped a star for the descriptive nature of the author. For me the book is so transparent where the author is going I'm not sure why we have to be so wordy. More scenes between the characters would be nice. I'm also not big on written battle scenes either. Four stars!
lizzy_22's review against another edition
4.0
Cheryl Wilson just does not let up on the non-stop action in this third installment of the Tairen Soul! Again we are left with an incredible cliffhanger as the second Mage War begins with several characters unaccounted for and the malevolent machinations of the Evil High Mage Mauer continue ! I haven't been this caught up in a series since the Kate Daniels books. I just can't wait to keep reading!
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can they PLEASE mount a rescue mission for Ellie's parents, I can't stomach another graphic torture scene! UGH!!totallymindful's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mareseas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
<i <b>"It seems to me when the ways of the past lead only to death, then change is the only hope for life."
✧༺☾༻✧</b></i>
My review for https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5178345651 , https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5383201862
This one was definitely a change in pace, the first two books are focused on Rain and Ellysetta coming together, and growing to love each other. There was the mystery of what she was, the Eld actively trying to kill her in Celieria, it Definity felt more faced paced than this book. This book for almost the majority takes place in the Fading Lands. We see the civilization of what the Fey once were, their forests turned to deserts. Their cities abandoned and the Tairen up close who are literally on the brink of extension. We see the inner working of the Fey; the Massan. I enjoyed this so much more than being in Celieria and having Ellysetta annoying mother hovering (rip).
In my opinion, this is a strong third book in the series. Rain and Ellysetta and side by side and stronger than ever. They didn't have really challenges couple to face in this book, but they also didn't have any regression. With all the visons of Ellysetta ending the Fey, Rain stood by her. And I love that. The sweetest scenes are in this book, cheesy, but we all see the cover and knew they were coming. There is division amongst the Fey and and the High Mage of Eld is coming for Ellysetta.
The Hall of scrolls is so amazing, the Fey are technologically advanced, with a magical library system that will find and download and copy books for you. I thought this was so cool and brought Ellysetta back to her roots and how she loved reading legends and poetry.
One that I do not like about this series is how the Fey women cannot stand violence, like they cannot physically stand it because they are all empaths apparently? Their job is to be in the healing tents, piecing the warriors back together. When Ellysetta is at the training ground, leaning how to do weaves with others, inspires other women to come and train to but they could not stand being around fighting and blood more than a few hours before they were "fleeing for more peaceful venues." I like that we get to see strength being shown in more than just one way, but I also wanted to see female warriors, but not shei'dalins. Apparently Ellysetta doesn’t have this problem.
I am really enjoying the series so far, so much so that I went and bought physically copies of the books. The covers are hilarious and I love explaining them to people.
Also this book is basically the equivalent of the second half of acomaf. Right down to the picture frames.
4/5 stars
capercaillie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It was really boring and dragged along until the last 20%
greylandreviews's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars
Finally got to meet the tairens! Really like where this story is going. Please make sure to check my trigger warnings, this book is very graphic.
Trigger Warnings: grief and loss, sexual assault, violence, magical coercion, imprisonment, blood and gore, torment, involuntary pregnancy, graphic birth, body horror, and death
Finally got to meet the tairens! Really like where this story is going. Please make sure to check my trigger warnings, this book is very graphic.
Trigger Warnings: grief and loss, sexual assault, violence, magical coercion, imprisonment, blood and gore, torment, involuntary pregnancy, graphic birth, body horror, and death