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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
The third volume of the Seven Realms series, it really felt like Chima finally has settled into the story of Han and Raisa. Han must finally face the moment we've all waited for - when he discovers his friend and love interest Rebecca is in fact the Princess Heir Raisa of the Queendom of the Fells.
Overwhelmingly, though, this is Raisa's volume. Friction and violence increase as the people trying to keep Raisa out of the way increase their efforts.
Will they succeed?
Of course not. This is a fantasy series, and we all know the heroine and hero ultimately will prevail to win the day. Right? Maybe. Not everything will go to plan as Raisa returns home in this volume. The action and pace of the third volume are more consistent, giving the reader a solid return for their investment in the series. My biggest complaint, and perhaps this isn't fair since the principal character is a sixteen year old girl, is the complete inconsistency in her feelings towards the men in her life. Its difficult to tell who we should be rooting for as a love interest when Raisa herself changes gears every few pages, from mooning over Amon, to Nightwalker, to Micah and Han.
If you've read the other two volumes of this series, then you deserve this volume. The first half of the book is fast paced (I read the first 300 pages in a day) and will keep you on your toes. The second half of the book slows down, right about the point we realize that we are being set up for the fourth book. Although I think this was the best volume of the series so far, I'm only going to give it four stars - my socks weren't blown off, just mildly uncurled at a few points. I would have liked more from Han, and found the one chapter from Amon's perspective both refreshing and unexpected since no other non Han/Raisa character ranked their own chapter.
Overwhelmingly, though, this is Raisa's volume. Friction and violence increase as the people trying to keep Raisa out of the way increase their efforts.
Will they succeed?
Of course not. This is a fantasy series, and we all know the heroine and hero ultimately will prevail to win the day. Right? Maybe. Not everything will go to plan as Raisa returns home in this volume. The action and pace of the third volume are more consistent, giving the reader a solid return for their investment in the series. My biggest complaint, and perhaps this isn't fair since the principal character is a sixteen year old girl, is the complete inconsistency in her feelings towards the men in her life. Its difficult to tell who we should be rooting for as a love interest when Raisa herself changes gears every few pages, from mooning over Amon, to Nightwalker, to Micah and Han.
If you've read the other two volumes of this series, then you deserve this volume. The first half of the book is fast paced (I read the first 300 pages in a day) and will keep you on your toes. The second half of the book slows down, right about the point we realize that we are being set up for the fourth book. Although I think this was the best volume of the series so far, I'm only going to give it four stars - my socks weren't blown off, just mildly uncurled at a few points. I would have liked more from Han, and found the one chapter from Amon's perspective both refreshing and unexpected since no other non Han/Raisa character ranked their own chapter.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
What a beautiful read! Chima had me riveted from the start until the end. I often had to force myself to put the book down. I loved the character development and the development of the plot. I am excited to see what happens in the final book!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
• previous seven realms reviews apply
• least favorite of the series - tedious to get through
• least favorite of the series - tedious to get through
LOOOOOOOOOOVE THE POLITICAL INTRIGUE. Started off a bit slow but such is life at court. All the secret agendas and forbidden love - I don't want this series to end!
These books are such fascinating and quick reads! I'm really enjoying them. I feel like this one suffered a bit from second-book-syndrome, even though it's the third book. Incredible ending though, I'll have to get my hands on the next book as soon as possible.
This is the third book in the series and it is so far the best. Each book I read gets better and better, I am already eagerly anticipating the next book in this series. I will say though that the first few chapters I had to push myself to get through but then it got enthralling and I couldn't let it go.
I love how Ms. Chima allows her characters to be teenagers, even if the weight of the world is on them. They are all hormones and attitude and even these ones are aflutter with both. I love the sensuality she instills in her work and her characters as well. I am a grown women and I want Han all to myself.
We see the downfall of a couple of key characters and we also get to see some chess pieces move on the board.I enjoyed learning some interesting facts about some of my old friends and growing to loathe the ones I hate even more than I already did. That is the key thing about these books, you will make friends and enemies and you need to keep them straight because it's your head that's going to explode later if you mess it up and fall in love with one of them. Ms. Chima draws these emotions out of the reader and then you are stuck her world. Be careful but definitely read this series!
I love how Ms. Chima allows her characters to be teenagers, even if the weight of the world is on them. They are all hormones and attitude and even these ones are aflutter with both. I love the sensuality she instills in her work and her characters as well. I am a grown women and I want Han all to myself.
We see the downfall of a couple of key characters and we also get to see some chess pieces move on the board.I enjoyed learning some interesting facts about some of my old friends and growing to loathe the ones I hate even more than I already did. That is the key thing about these books, you will make friends and enemies and you need to keep them straight because it's your head that's going to explode later if you mess it up and fall in love with one of them. Ms. Chima draws these emotions out of the reader and then you are stuck her world. Be careful but definitely read this series!
adventurous
dark
tense
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:
No
This book has the most action of the series. I can’t wait for where the series will end up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Blood, War
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Suicide