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admiralfrancis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
seraphimgt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Solid ending to a great series
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Rape
mrbear's review against another edition
4.0
A good finish to a series that was very careful never to stray too far from the established "light fantasy" genre, despite having the opportunity to do so. In the end, that made it disappointing to me, but it's the kind of thing I could see a lot of teens really liking as the sort of swashbuckling adventure story of the Princess Bride.
delightfully_diehard's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Michael J Sullivian, you utter meany head, that was amazing
raijhu's review against another edition
5.0
This series is better than the prequels, mostly because the characters are much more interesting. I definitely recommend this series for anyone looking for a fun fantasy read with sassy characters.
is_book_loring's review against another edition
5.0
If it's not such a wonderful and fabulous ending ever. The kind of ending that is so extremely beautifully told, you won't mind it even if it's a bit too much, especially for not too big a fan of romantic and fairy tale type of happy ending like me. The way the truth never revealed to people in the end is just annoyingly perfect. Because sometimes the truth doesn't matter so much as what people truly believe in, faith is the real power that give people hope and strength.
My love for a book doesn't come from the quality of it, but from how it's able to create connection, wove strings and threads to my heart, and despite so many epic fantasy books out there, The Riyria Revelations series will always occupy a special room in it.
My love for a book doesn't come from the quality of it, but from how it's able to create connection, wove strings and threads to my heart, and despite so many epic fantasy books out there, The Riyria Revelations series will always occupy a special room in it.
felipeheld's review against another edition
5.0
That ending... The last few pages I only had a huge smile on my face. Seeing how all comes together was simply beautiful and so emotional.. The stakes in this book were high and the quest was so mesmerizing and capturing! I had to rush through that story but already see myself missing those characters and 'friends' I met on my way through this series..
Truly one of the best conclusions to a Fantasy story ever and I see myself thinking about this series and those characters for a long time.. Royce and Hadrian cemented themselves to be one of my most inspiring characters and I loved Arista and Modina too. And don't forget Nimbus and Myron..
Truly one of the best conclusions to a Fantasy story ever and I see myself thinking about this series and those characters for a long time.. Royce and Hadrian cemented themselves to be one of my most inspiring characters and I loved Arista and Modina too. And don't forget Nimbus and Myron..
ladyethyme's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly, I’m pretty pissed off at this book to be honest… The entire book centers around the idea that the elves are coming to make war on humans.
Humans have been incredibly hateful, horrible, and every sense abusive to elves and dwarves. They won’t let dwarves even have their own towns or cities, but break them up into ghettos. They treat half elves basically as less than chattel slavery, running them out of every town, letting them starve to death, even women and children..
They are not even referred to as beings with the ability to think.
They even very specifically use language that the Nazis used about the Jews, calling them a pestilence, rats, unholy, abominations, that need to be extinguished, blah blah blah. Exactly why should I be on the human side for this war?
Screw the horn of Novron. I want them destroy humanity.
And….I don’t care how tough or how long a human trains. No human could ever defeat an elf. They’ve trained for thousands of lifetimes of a human. AND they’re faster. There’s literally no competition. The idea is laughable. Sorry Hadrian. Imagine a SEAL Team or elite special forces with 1500 years of practice. Now put them opposite a toddler. What do you think? I don’t care if the elf doesn’t happen to be from the right tribe.
Oh, and Royce loses the battle but at the end names Hadrian to fight for him?!? What kind of bullsh….is that?? So this elf has to fight THREE times? I mean…come OOOOOONNNNNN. That’s just cheating.
And…a mother dumps her child and makes her an orphan because it’ll be such a nice surprise to the father later??? Yeah that makes sense. It couldn’t POSSIBLY have helped Royce BEFOREHAND.
Humans have been incredibly hateful, horrible, and every sense abusive to elves and dwarves. They won’t let dwarves even have their own towns or cities, but break them up into ghettos. They treat half elves basically as less than chattel slavery, running them out of every town, letting them starve to death, even women and children..
They are not even referred to as beings with the ability to think.
They even very specifically use language that the Nazis used about the Jews, calling them a pestilence, rats, unholy, abominations, that need to be extinguished, blah blah blah. Exactly why should I be on the human side for this war?
Screw the horn of Novron. I want them destroy humanity.
And….I don’t care how tough or how long a human trains. No human could ever defeat an elf. They’ve trained for thousands of lifetimes of a human. AND they’re faster. There’s literally no competition. The idea is laughable. Sorry Hadrian. Imagine a SEAL Team or elite special forces with 1500 years of practice. Now put them opposite a toddler. What do you think? I don’t care if the elf doesn’t happen to be from the right tribe.
Oh, and Royce loses the battle but at the end names Hadrian to fight for him?!? What kind of bullsh….is that?? So this elf has to fight THREE times? I mean…come OOOOOONNNNNN. That’s just cheating.
And…a mother dumps her child and makes her an orphan because it’ll be such a nice surprise to the father later??? Yeah that makes sense. It couldn’t POSSIBLY have helped Royce BEFOREHAND.
nofys's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mellhay's review against another edition
5.0
Fire and deaths. Women and children are on the run. Men are fighting for their kingdom and homes against attackers we have feared would come. (if you've read the series you have an idea who the attackers are.) Arista's having horrible nightmares, Royce is depressed after the ending in Wintertide, and Hadrian feels guilt. The kingdoms are coming together under the ruling heir, Modina, as predicted, but without the horn it might all be destroyed. The Elves are retaking their lands to the way it was before humans existed. Our friends through the series have one last quest, that could be the death of them but with out it they will die anyway, they all want or need to go on, for different reasons but for the same result, to save man kind.
Screaming from the rooftops, MASTERFUL! This is THE way to end a magnificent fantasy series.
Michael weaves all the books together into this one, pulling pieces together and setting the world; past, present and future, in clear view for us. Some pieces he pulls is: the place on the cover of Nyphron Rising (one of my favorite scenes for a character that comes into her own here) is brought into an all new light. The Gilarabrywn, or dragon type creature, and the Elves which we may have had lots of questions on from the Avempartha. The sailing of the seas from The Emerald Storm is revisited, in a new place. Mentions of the starts of this all and who was pulling the strings, back to The Crown Conspiracy. Just amazing the way Michael took two plain and simple thieves, to create an outstanding series and amazing ending.
This one book holds all the missing pieces we didn't realize we were missing, yet piecing all the secreted comments throughout the series together to complete everything. Five hundred and fifty pages of complete necessity to put the finishing touches on creating the world, the history, the characters. Still surprising me and making me love the characters all over again. Michael has taken a series to all different levels through out this series, and this book is a fabulous ending to it all!
I laughed and cried and worried. Both for happiness and sadness, of many reasons -- the characters and their hardships and humor. Then there is the series completion. I loved every minute of reading this one, and all the books. I will admit, I was a little hesitant at starting this one -- I didn't want the series to end as I loved it so much. But I have to say I LOVED this book, such a perfect ending. I can't describe how well the ending fit for me, all the way to the last sentence. I don't think I can write a review that will give this book it's well deserved justice, or even the series itself. I am just floored with it all; the story, the characters, the depth of the world completed. All of it completed. And an action packed finale.
Royce has earned his right to be in a bad place (mentally mostly) after the ending of Wintertide, which I was a little nervous about. I was just afraid the team wouldn't have their spark, but they had it. Oh they had it. Seeing the characters grow and live through emotions is what makes the book the best, digging deep in us to care. I have always loved the kind heart in Hadrian, but this book...well he has stolen my heart, warming it through and through. We learn of some history with Hadrian and Royce, their first job together, and of their thoughts of each other then. All the characters have their numerous shining moments in this book; Royce, Hadrian, Arista, Modina, Mauvin, Alric, Myron! and so many more!
Outstanding journey, that left me in amazement. Wow. Just plain wow.
This series is top shelf keeper, re-reader for me. I will always ALWAYS go back to my adventures with Royce and Hadrian, and the others.
Screaming from the rooftops, MASTERFUL! This is THE way to end a magnificent fantasy series.
Michael weaves all the books together into this one, pulling pieces together and setting the world; past, present and future, in clear view for us. Some pieces he pulls is: the place on the cover of Nyphron Rising (one of my favorite scenes for a character that comes into her own here) is brought into an all new light. The Gilarabrywn, or dragon type creature, and the Elves which we may have had lots of questions on from the Avempartha. The sailing of the seas from The Emerald Storm is revisited, in a new place. Mentions of the starts of this all and who was pulling the strings, back to The Crown Conspiracy. Just amazing the way Michael took two plain and simple thieves, to create an outstanding series and amazing ending.
This one book holds all the missing pieces we didn't realize we were missing, yet piecing all the secreted comments throughout the series together to complete everything. Five hundred and fifty pages of complete necessity to put the finishing touches on creating the world, the history, the characters. Still surprising me and making me love the characters all over again. Michael has taken a series to all different levels through out this series, and this book is a fabulous ending to it all!
I laughed and cried and worried. Both for happiness and sadness, of many reasons -- the characters and their hardships and humor. Then there is the series completion. I loved every minute of reading this one, and all the books. I will admit, I was a little hesitant at starting this one -- I didn't want the series to end as I loved it so much. But I have to say I LOVED this book, such a perfect ending. I can't describe how well the ending fit for me, all the way to the last sentence. I don't think I can write a review that will give this book it's well deserved justice, or even the series itself. I am just floored with it all; the story, the characters, the depth of the world completed. All of it completed. And an action packed finale.
Royce has earned his right to be in a bad place (mentally mostly) after the ending of Wintertide, which I was a little nervous about. I was just afraid the team wouldn't have their spark, but they had it. Oh they had it. Seeing the characters grow and live through emotions is what makes the book the best, digging deep in us to care. I have always loved the kind heart in Hadrian, but this book...well he has stolen my heart, warming it through and through. We learn of some history with Hadrian and Royce, their first job together, and of their thoughts of each other then. All the characters have their numerous shining moments in this book; Royce, Hadrian, Arista, Modina, Mauvin, Alric, Myron! and so many more!
Outstanding journey, that left me in amazement. Wow. Just plain wow.
This series is top shelf keeper, re-reader for me. I will always ALWAYS go back to my adventures with Royce and Hadrian, and the others.