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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
The Rise of Magicks
3.5 Stars
Series note: This is book 3 and continues the ongoing storyline begun in book 1. It cannot be read as a standalone.
In this installment, Fallon Swift, the One, has come into her power and is consolidating her army to spread the light and remove the forces of darkness in the form of the Purity Warriors, Raiders and corrupt government and military.
While this trilogy has been entertaining overall, the 2nd and 3rd books do not live up to the expectations set by the 1st book. Year One is a spellbinding read as the scope of the deadly Doom makes its mark on the world and the characters. Unfortunately, the tension and suspense that characterize that book decrease in books 2 and 3, which focus more on Fallon as she fulfills her destiny. This inevitably results in the rest of the cast taking a back seat. This is unfortunate, as they are the reason book 1 is so engaging.
The romance between Fallon and Duncan, which has such potential in Of Blood and Bone fizzles out as the two simply accept that they are destined for each other and conveniently fall in love.
Finally, there are simply too many redundant descriptions of the conflict between the forces of light and dark as well as repetitious prophecies and speeches to motivate the combatants. It is just too much of the same.
Despite these issues, the trilogy is enjoyable and fans of Nora Roberts will have a good time with it.
3.5 Stars
Series note: This is book 3 and continues the ongoing storyline begun in book 1. It cannot be read as a standalone.
In this installment, Fallon Swift, the One, has come into her power and is consolidating her army to spread the light and remove the forces of darkness in the form of the Purity Warriors, Raiders and corrupt government and military.
While this trilogy has been entertaining overall, the 2nd and 3rd books do not live up to the expectations set by the 1st book. Year One is a spellbinding read as the scope of the deadly Doom makes its mark on the world and the characters. Unfortunately, the tension and suspense that characterize that book decrease in books 2 and 3, which focus more on Fallon as she fulfills her destiny. This inevitably results in the rest of the cast taking a back seat. This is unfortunate, as they are the reason book 1 is so engaging.
The romance between Fallon and Duncan, which has such potential in Of Blood and Bone fizzles out as the two simply accept that they are destined for each other and conveniently fall in love.
Finally, there are simply too many redundant descriptions of the conflict between the forces of light and dark as well as repetitious prophecies and speeches to motivate the combatants. It is just too much of the same.
Despite these issues, the trilogy is enjoyable and fans of Nora Roberts will have a good time with it.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I just couldn't get into it, I'll come back to it later.
Ugh, I loved this series. It's been awhile since I've binged a series back-to-back like this.
Loved the first book, the second was alright but I really did not like the dynamic of this book. I felt micks death was unnecessary and the action and fighting felt rushed and lacked detail. Considering ‘Year one’ is one of my favourite books of all time I feel dissatisfied with the ending of this series and wish it could of been written different.
I know I had my doubts when I read the first book in this series, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The first book in this trilogy was much darker and epic than Nora Roberts usual “fantasy” romance trilogies. This entire series spans over 20 years. However, I loved the characters, and was happy to see all of them grow and mature over the series. This book made me cry on several occasions (and I’m not usually a crier, so that’s saying a lot). A great ending to this trilogy.
I really loved this whole series, which strangely paralleled real life as, through the arc of these books, the world endured and fought a pandemic, evil leaders and their deplorable followers. This book was a very satisfying conclusion to the story. Beautifully narrated.
This trilogy is a departure from Robert's usual trilogies. Normally she follows the formula of 3 couples, each one getting together in each book. Here things are totally different. This series was much bleaker than her other stuff, and while following the same characters spans over 20 years, with the middle book focusing on Fallon as a child. While I enjoyed the series I'm hoping to see some happier stuff from Roberts next.
Although I could have read The Rise of Magicks quickly, I forced myself to go slowly--to savor the reading experience. Knowing that this was the last piece of the story, I didn't want to rush through it. It was the right call, because it deepened my enjoyment of the story.
I was deeply invested in these characters throughout the series, and cared a great deal about each of them. I felt certain that there would not be a happy ending for all of them (they were in the midst of war, after all), but hoped any loss would have the necessary emotional impact to move the story forward in unexpected directions. I wanted some of them to experience events that shook them to the core, and having to overcome it. As for the villains of the story, I hoped they would continue to be a serious threat. I wanted to see cunning manipulation from the enemy--whether the enemy was magickal or not. And, more than anything, I wanted the final battle to have me on the edge of my seat, working my emotions into a frenzy.
Roberts delivered on all counts, giving readers a thrilling finale that serves as a fitting end to the trilogy. I have a feeling I'm not going to be the only reader who is sad to see this story come to an end.... but wow! What an ending it was!
I was deeply invested in these characters throughout the series, and cared a great deal about each of them. I felt certain that there would not be a happy ending for all of them (they were in the midst of war, after all), but hoped any loss would have the necessary emotional impact to move the story forward in unexpected directions. I wanted some of them to experience events that shook them to the core, and having to overcome it. As for the villains of the story, I hoped they would continue to be a serious threat. I wanted to see cunning manipulation from the enemy--whether the enemy was magickal or not. And, more than anything, I wanted the final battle to have me on the edge of my seat, working my emotions into a frenzy.
Roberts delivered on all counts, giving readers a thrilling finale that serves as a fitting end to the trilogy. I have a feeling I'm not going to be the only reader who is sad to see this story come to an end.... but wow! What an ending it was!