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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I started reading this in May, gave it a rest, and finished it for 2 reasons: firstly to see if the obvious "twist" the series has been building to since book 1 was really going to happen (it did), and second because it fills a square on Fantasy Bingo.
I think what annoyed me most about this book was that everyone had an annoying tendancy to take things at face value, which led to people falling for obvious deception. On several occasions, the Pentadrians were shown converting people by giving a bit of charity and saying "See, we aren't really bad," only to have the charity case echo "I guess the Pentarians aren't really so bad!" and become an apostate with no further thought, then being shocked about the deception a chapter later. It's even more jarring when the person is accepting a "truth" about themselves. ("We've chosen you because you are wise and brave." Yes, thought the dupe, I suppose I am wise and brave. I deserve to be chosen.)
In light of that, it makes complete sense that, but it doesn't make for a satisfying ending.
I think what annoyed me most about this book was that everyone had an annoying tendancy to take things at face value, which led to people falling for obvious deception. On several occasions, the Pentadrians were shown converting people by giving a bit of charity and saying "See, we aren't really bad," only to have the charity case echo "I guess the Pentarians aren't really so bad!" and become an apostate with no further thought, then being shocked about the deception a chapter later. It's even more jarring when the person is accepting a "truth" about themselves. ("We've chosen you because you are wise and brave." Yes, thought the dupe, I suppose I am wise and brave. I deserve to be chosen.)
In light of that, it makes complete sense that
Spoiler
over the course of several hundred years, no one noticed the Circlian gods had basically the same names and personalities as the Pentadrian gods
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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:
No
Absolutely loved it. Great end to the trilogy. Loved how the finer detail in story come together. Would've liked it if the book carried on a short while longer. I was curious as to what happens to some of the characters. The epilogue was, to me, a little pointless, but it does not at all hamper the epic scope of the book. Truely a great world and an epic story. And like all the rest of Trudi's book, just a pleasure to read.
This book kind of mirrors ist predecessor in that it's a little slow in the middle and picks back up again at the end. But overall I really enjoyed it - and I wouldn't mind reading more books set in Ithania!
I think this book is the best one of the trilogy. The world felt so immersive and actually I want to live in southern Ithania
I'm giving this book 2 stars, it probably rates 2.5 but I refuse to round up on this one. It was just sooooo slow, first of all, and I couldn't get behind some of the major character changes here. But I predicted the whole business way back in book 1. Spoiler tags going forward because who knows.
What's next? I know we got Reivan's POV to see Nekaun and the Voices and all that, but what a useless character. He didn't give you creepy vibes, Reivan? The Voice you served, in particular, and all of the other Voices are being vocal about there being something off about him, and you just keep thinking about how you might love him? How were you surprised when he showed his true colors? So stupid. I found myself skimming most of her chapters. Give me more of the other Wilds and Emerahl instead. She was basically the only thing keeping me reading this book.
I don't even have much to say about Auraya here except that I'm glad she stopped being stubborn about the gods. She was a 'blah' character to me, a little too self-righteous at times.
Anyway, very disappointed in this series, will not read again.
Spoiler
the gods of the Circle and the Pentadrian gods are one and the sameSpoiler
Let me just say first, that I absolutely hated Ellareen. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand why the gods chose her - she was a fanatic who didn't question anything they told her, and I can't stand that. I liked that Danjin was still around and that he was still thinking and worrying about Auraya, but the ending! Really, Danjin?? You weren't going to keep Auraya's ring to ask her about what actually happened to the gods? I know he's devoted to them, but that is so out of character.What's next? I know we got Reivan's POV to see Nekaun and the Voices and all that, but what a useless character. He didn't give you creepy vibes, Reivan? The Voice you served, in particular, and all of the other Voices are being vocal about there being something off about him, and you just keep thinking about how you might love him? How were you surprised when he showed his true colors? So stupid. I found myself skimming most of her chapters. Give me more of the other Wilds and Emerahl instead. She was basically the only thing keeping me reading this book.
I don't even have much to say about Auraya here except that I'm glad she stopped being stubborn about the gods. She was a 'blah' character to me, a little too self-righteous at times.
Anyway, very disappointed in this series, will not read again.
This is by far one of my favourite books because it's so thrilling and has some satisfying things happen. I wish there were more books in this story line!