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jesslynh's review against another edition
3.0
Oh god, thank you that that is over. It just went on and on and on. At one point in the audiobook I started yelling "just get on with it already".
Sigh. I have fond memories of this series, but it's not aging well for me. I'm not sure I will continue--which is a shame because I'd like to know what happens. Maybe I'll just skip to the last book in the series.
Sigh. I have fond memories of this series, but it's not aging well for me. I'm not sure I will continue--which is a shame because I'd like to know what happens. Maybe I'll just skip to the last book in the series.
kelmallo's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh -- this conclusion to the Symphony of Ages trilogy was nothing short of magnificent. I am glad I took a break from this world about 100 pages in, so I could come back refreshed and be ready to devour the other 500+ pages in a mere matter of days.
"You have no understanding of what 'nothing' is, no idea how long 'forever' can be. You were never nothing. You were a farmgirl, a harlot, a harper; at your lowest, the most demeaned moment of your life, you were worth something, some cattle, some coin, some moment of attention. It may have felt damnably little, but it was a place, a hole in the world to land in. You think you have been nothing, but you haven't, Rhapsody."
"When you find the one thing in your life you believe in above anything else, you owe it to yourself to stand by it--it will never come again, child. And if you believe in it unwaveringly, the world has no other choice but to see it as you do, eventually. For who knows it better than you? Don't be afraid to take a difficult stand, darling. Find this one thing that matters--everything will resolve itself."
In a way, I am at a loss of words on what to write about Destiny . In no way was I expecting the third book to not only be as exciting as it was, but also as moving as it was (my emotions were not prepared for this roller coaster). I sat and read 200+ pages because I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN.
I don't want to give away any spoilers, but if you are wondering if you should read the final installment of this trilogy, or even if you want a good introduction to high fantasy, I highly recommend this trilogy. This third book was mind-blowing!!
"You have no understanding of what 'nothing' is, no idea how long 'forever' can be. You were never nothing. You were a farmgirl, a harlot, a harper; at your lowest, the most demeaned moment of your life, you were worth something, some cattle, some coin, some moment of attention. It may have felt damnably little, but it was a place, a hole in the world to land in. You think you have been nothing, but you haven't, Rhapsody."
"When you find the one thing in your life you believe in above anything else, you owe it to yourself to stand by it--it will never come again, child. And if you believe in it unwaveringly, the world has no other choice but to see it as you do, eventually. For who knows it better than you? Don't be afraid to take a difficult stand, darling. Find this one thing that matters--everything will resolve itself."
In a way, I am at a loss of words on what to write about Destiny . In no way was I expecting the third book to not only be as exciting as it was, but also as moving as it was (my emotions were not prepared for this roller coaster). I sat and read 200+ pages because I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN.
I don't want to give away any spoilers, but if you are wondering if you should read the final installment of this trilogy, or even if you want a good introduction to high fantasy, I highly recommend this trilogy. This third book was mind-blowing!!
winterreader40's review against another edition
5.0
Rhapsody, Achmed and Grunthor have come to the pivotal point in the prophecy and must now find a way to hunt down and kill the F'dor, and Rhapsody thinks she has found a way to do that.
Rhapsody really takes the reins for the majority of this book, putting herself in painful situations and righting as many wrongs as she can, which sounds like it should be annoying but it isn't because she doesn't just fall into these situations she walks into all of them with her eyes wide open losing some of the naivety that makes her a bit irritating in book one.
Rhapsody really takes the reins for the majority of this book, putting herself in painful situations and righting as many wrongs as she can, which sounds like it should be annoying but it isn't because she doesn't just fall into these situations she walks into all of them with her eyes wide open losing some of the naivety that makes her a bit irritating in book one.
jwels's review against another edition
4.0
I read this a while back and I really enjoyed the whole series. I liked the fact that a lot of the lore was based on music. It is an enjoyable easy read.
planetarypan's review against another edition
4.0
This book was WAY long, which was why it gets 4 stars (prolly closer to 3.5). I love the main characters, but I really felt like the book dragged on and on and on. So many things happening. And I'm not entirely certain the ending was worth it (the very last chapter). I liked the overall wrap up and will definitely be continuing the series.
k8so's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
3.75
Another reread. Satisfying end to the trilogy overall.
matosapa's review against another edition
2.0
A standard high fantasy story that quickly devolved (for me at least) into bodice-ripper; blecch.
foe's review
As much as I enjoyed the first two books and the fondness I've developed for one particular character (the assassin), finishing this book for the time being has proved downright impossible.
I know the romance of the book isn't everything but I despise it. This whole "and they were soul mates all along by the way!" shtick feels so lazy and thoughtless in the face of Rhapsody and Achmed's journey, for example, of actually becoming trusted allies and friends. It wasn't absolutely necessary for me that they end up together but we spent 2 books watching them have each other's back and then... surprise! Rhapsody is actually Emily from the first book's prologue, and she and Gwydion are long lost soul mates, fated to be love interests! I hate it. I think anything else should have happened. The love confessions and their "chemistry" mean absolutely nothing to me. And I am petty enough to stop reading because I am being forced to read a chapter in the stupid love interest's POV.