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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Because of the way the story unfolds listeners and readers should begin at the beginning Year One and now that the trilogy is complete it’s the perfect time to binge!
The Rise of Magicks brings growth as Fallon Swift forms armies and takes back the light by reclaiming cities and towns ruled by dark. It is not without loss, and she will suffer. One cannot help but admire young Fallon who has been tasked since birth with such responsibilities. Her training, family, mentors and friends aid her and she seeks their guidance and those of the gods.
The magical elements, supernatural creatures, talents and abilities of the people added to the tale giving us healers and travelers.
The prophecy and prophecies spoken gave me chills. Julia Whelan was the perfect narrator for this trilogy. Not only did she capture Fallon, but she gave voice to so many characters we met along the way. She enhanced the magical elements, the prophecies and the battle scenes.
The world building was well done, but it’s the characters who drove the story and held me captive. I got to know these characters and when they hurt I hurt. I rooted for them, laughed with them and oh lord when we lost one I cried for them. That is the magic of this trilogy.
Roberts did a great job of bringing the story full circle and giving listeners and readers a satisfying ending to the trilogy. She tied up threads, gave us some happily ever afters and a glimpse into the future…. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
The Rise of Magicks brings growth as Fallon Swift forms armies and takes back the light by reclaiming cities and towns ruled by dark. It is not without loss, and she will suffer. One cannot help but admire young Fallon who has been tasked since birth with such responsibilities. Her training, family, mentors and friends aid her and she seeks their guidance and those of the gods.
The magical elements, supernatural creatures, talents and abilities of the people added to the tale giving us healers and travelers.
The prophecy and prophecies spoken gave me chills. Julia Whelan was the perfect narrator for this trilogy. Not only did she capture Fallon, but she gave voice to so many characters we met along the way. She enhanced the magical elements, the prophecies and the battle scenes.
The world building was well done, but it’s the characters who drove the story and held me captive. I got to know these characters and when they hurt I hurt. I rooted for them, laughed with them and oh lord when we lost one I cried for them. That is the magic of this trilogy.
Roberts did a great job of bringing the story full circle and giving listeners and readers a satisfying ending to the trilogy. She tied up threads, gave us some happily ever afters and a glimpse into the future…. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The first book in this series was amazing. One of the best books I have read in a long time. Honestly, I just wanted this book the be over to find out how everything would end.
Disappointing. The first two were wonderful, but as so often happens with Nora Roberts, the third had lost its joy.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
This trilogy has consumed my life for the last week and a half, and while I was anxious to see how it ended, I’m a little bit sad it’s over.
The books were long, and probably could have been shorter, but honestly I liked all the extra details. Fallon was such a fun character to root for. I loved reading about all the relationships with the characters grow and change.
This is not a series I would normally pick up, which is why it sat on my shelf for so long. I’m so glad I decided to pick it up this month, but I kind of wish I could read it all over again with fresh eyes.
challenging
medium-paced
Don't know if I should give this 2 or 3 stars. Overall I enjoyed this series, story line and characters but definitely loved the first book, liked the second and am okay with the third. Wrapping up a series is always challenging given the amount of time & text that goes into building up the characters and story. After all of the build-up, the ending felt meh and rushed to me. Yeah, everything gets resolved and there's a happy ending but it just felt flat to me. Then again, it is also very similar to The Stand by Stephen King (w/out all of the Magic and Magical Creatures) and that will always be my favorite.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Terrible. The characters are so laughably shallow and no one experiences any growth. I laughed out loud when Karl Rove, I mean Kurt Rove came on the scene. Oh, and when the One girl and her main squeeze had sex and the entire planet lit up like the sun. Hilarious. So glad this is over. I will never pick up a Nora Roberts book again.
This book wrapped up the series nicely. I knew there were going to be deaths but I was not prepared for the animals. Lupa and Joe both cross the rainbow bridge and I sobbed more for them than I did for any other characters.