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crosenfrisk's review against another edition
5.0
I just finished reading Shadow's End by Moira Katson. It is a well-rounded conclusion to the trilogy in which "ah-ha" moments are to be relished!
The book picks up where Shadowforged left off: Catwin and Miriel escape the Duke and retreat to the countryside inspiring lay folk into rebellion. Upon returning to court each encounters changes they did not expect. Relationships are challenged and the girls discover that again they are each others' most reliable companion.
Again, questions from the text draw us further along. Will Miriel succeed in her task securing the favor of the King? Will Catwin uncover the mystery of Temar's life as a Shadow; how will this help us understand the Duke's intentions? Ultimately, the readers wait for the looming prophecy to unfurl. What or who will bring the ultimate betrayal? Where will power in the kingdom lay "when the balance tips"?
"I had the sense... that I could see a vast pattern, beyond the Duke and Temar and Jacces and Garad, stretching across the whole of the earth and all of time. I had always scorned fate and those who believed in it, and yet here we were--and for some reason, when I thought on that, I did not think that we were simply on a cold, muddy field. I had the sense that we were following a path, some direction we could not quite see. It was far beyond my knowledge as yet, but I knew some of the shape of it. Miriel and I were learning what questions to ask, that we might realize what it was we saw." (location 8773 of 12377)
Overall a great read. I was not left with too many questions; instead I marveled at how the truth of the story was always present before my eyes. At the conclusion I enjoyed recalling how the mystery appeared on the surface of the story but the undercurrents were clear and consistent. Well done, Katson! Not only do I anticipate her next publication, I am looking into the Mahalia collection which appears to also be available for download on Kindle and Nook :)
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The book picks up where Shadowforged left off: Catwin and Miriel escape the Duke and retreat to the countryside inspiring lay folk into rebellion. Upon returning to court each encounters changes they did not expect. Relationships are challenged and the girls discover that again they are each others' most reliable companion.
Again, questions from the text draw us further along. Will Miriel succeed in her task securing the favor of the King? Will Catwin uncover the mystery of Temar's life as a Shadow; how will this help us understand the Duke's intentions? Ultimately, the readers wait for the looming prophecy to unfurl. What or who will bring the ultimate betrayal? Where will power in the kingdom lay "when the balance tips"?
"I had the sense... that I could see a vast pattern, beyond the Duke and Temar and Jacces and Garad, stretching across the whole of the earth and all of time. I had always scorned fate and those who believed in it, and yet here we were--and for some reason, when I thought on that, I did not think that we were simply on a cold, muddy field. I had the sense that we were following a path, some direction we could not quite see. It was far beyond my knowledge as yet, but I knew some of the shape of it. Miriel and I were learning what questions to ask, that we might realize what it was we saw." (location 8773 of 12377)
Overall a great read. I was not left with too many questions; instead I marveled at how the truth of the story was always present before my eyes. At the conclusion I enjoyed recalling how the mystery appeared on the surface of the story but the undercurrents were clear and consistent. Well done, Katson! Not only do I anticipate her next publication, I am looking into the Mahalia collection which appears to also be available for download on Kindle and Nook :)
(cross-posted to Amazon and Barnes and Noble.)
kaylakaotik's review
5.0
What an awesome ending to the Light & Shadow trilogy. Moira Katson is definitely an author to watch for!
Starting this trilogy, I would have never imagined that I would become as invested in the story and as attached to the characters as I have. The story was perfectly crafted and the characters had a depth that I haven’t seen in a long while.
If you haven’t started this trilogy, do yourself a favor and pick up the first book (it’s even free!).
Starting this trilogy, I would have never imagined that I would become as invested in the story and as attached to the characters as I have. The story was perfectly crafted and the characters had a depth that I haven’t seen in a long while.
If you haven’t started this trilogy, do yourself a favor and pick up the first book (it’s even free!).
winterzeshoek's review
4.0
Not like the average fantasy novel: if you're into dragons and spells and big battles, this might not be the book for you. Catwin is not the typical brave heroine, but it made her all the more likeable.
marie123's review
4.0
I'll admit it, the first book in this series was free on amazon and that's the only reason I started this series, but I'm glad I did. It was a fun run and worth the read. This series was good, even if it didn't end the way I expected.
prationality's review against another edition
5.0
I did cry, though given the nature of things that's not surprising. So fitting in all ways.
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