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jokai's review
4.0
the arrow of artemis series is a very good way to escape the modern world. ah to be an amazon, running in the trees, competing in games of skill, enjoying the company of good friends and even courting a queen. in the sagittarius the road for kyri is harsh and has many pitfalls, but with persistance, strength and love, life can be close to what is was. that's what i love about this series, be strong, be your true self, embrace love and help from others and live life.
reneetc's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wonderful story! Awesome series!
After finishing the series, I believe there is a bit of Kyri Fletcher in all of us. She is no longer just a tender-hearted girl always thinking of the welfare of others. Kyri is multifaceted; she’s a fletcher, archer, warrior, protector, friend, sister, and a lover. Her nightmarish experience away from home caused her to suffer from PTSD. As Ori stated, Kyri “lost sight of [her] goodness.” However, despite her loss, fears, doubts, and internal conflicts, Kyri’s grittiness and the support she received from loved ones helped set her on the path of what was once a bright, promising, and happy life. (It could’ve been that slap of reality and bitter splash from her own cup of self-pity she received too, just saying.)
I’ve read this series four times now, and I feel as if I understand entirely where Kyri came from, the roads she’s traveled, and where she’s headed. However, rereading this series piqued my curiosity about Kyri’s lover, Queen Orianna, and the nuances that show how she completes Kyri. As a queen, Ori is strong in body and mind. As Kyri’s lover, Ori has a strong heart and soul. Ori is confident, a symbol of strength, and leads by example (with a wee bit of trash talking and gloating with an unnamed First Scout Leader). Also, Ori shows that even though she is the queen of the Telequire nation, Artemis’ Chosen, and Kyri’s goddess in the flesh, she's human after all. She has faults and weaknesses just like the rest of us, but is committed in her love with Kyri (committed as in Ori willing to resign her monarch‘s mask to find Kyri and bring her back because Kyri means more to her than the Telequire nation).
Overall, a satisfying ending to an entertaining series. Just thinking about the future of Kyri and Ori brings a smile to my face. I’m quite certain I will read this series a few more times before the year is out.
After finishing the series, I believe there is a bit of Kyri Fletcher in all of us. She is no longer just a tender-hearted girl always thinking of the welfare of others. Kyri is multifaceted; she’s a fletcher, archer, warrior, protector, friend, sister, and a lover. Her nightmarish experience away from home caused her to suffer from PTSD. As Ori stated, Kyri “lost sight of [her] goodness.” However, despite her loss, fears, doubts, and internal conflicts, Kyri’s grittiness and the support she received from loved ones helped set her on the path of what was once a bright, promising, and happy life. (It could’ve been that slap of reality and bitter splash from her own cup of self-pity she received too, just saying.)
I’ve read this series four times now, and I feel as if I understand entirely where Kyri came from, the roads she’s traveled, and where she’s headed. However, rereading this series piqued my curiosity about Kyri’s lover, Queen Orianna, and the nuances that show how she completes Kyri. As a queen, Ori is strong in body and mind. As Kyri’s lover, Ori has a strong heart and soul. Ori is confident, a symbol of strength, and leads by example (with a wee bit of trash talking and gloating with an unnamed First Scout Leader). Also, Ori shows that even though she is the queen of the Telequire nation, Artemis’ Chosen, and Kyri’s goddess in the flesh, she's human after all. She has faults and weaknesses just like the rest of us, but is committed in her love with Kyri (committed as in Ori willing to resign her monarch‘s mask to find Kyri and bring her back because Kyri means more to her than the Telequire nation).
Overall, a satisfying ending to an entertaining series. Just thinking about the future of Kyri and Ori brings a smile to my face. I’m quite certain I will read this series a few more times before the year is out.
rachelreadsrapidly's review
4.0
All three of these books are pretty much the same. The writing is fanfic-y (grammar/spelling etc) but the story and characters are compelling. All in all a good lesfic fantasy series.
elvang's review
5.0
Terrific ending to an excellent series. I was impressed with the action scenes, the journey (both physical and personal) and the attention to details making this an engrossing read.
Highly recommend this series.
Highly recommend this series.
jathura's review
5.0
This series is incredible, it's probably everything I ever wanted without realising it when I watched Xena as a child. I think what stood out most to me was the change on the more standard hero's journey. Kyri starts out very competent martially, and while she does grow stronger it never really felt like it was most important. The series was constantly an exploration of Kyri's emotional development, innocence, trauma, self worth, the whole lot. That journey was what the books centred on emotionally and I enjoyed it tremendously because it was expertly done.
Major book hangover from this, I'll be living in this book within my head for a while yet.
Major book hangover from this, I'll be living in this book within my head for a while yet.
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