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This book was a clean HEA conclusion, but I honestly thought the story dragged on unnecessarily. The trip to Ocre Shau to find the true history of Vethe's ancestry ended up rather superfluous considering how the ending wrapped up. I suppose it would have been more useful if there was a planned spin-off series that dealt with the people they had met on the way to the final demon battle, but honestly, just skipping to the final

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kidnapping and forced portal

would have tied everything up neatly without the side trip and extra characters.

Anette and Gaul's relationship super annoyed me and caused me to take a break from a book a few times. Their repetitive stubbornness and lack of communication got really tiring.

I would have liked to have learned more about the demons and their society, but they only got

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a few chapters at the end before a final good-bye

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Overall, the series was an enjoyable quest read, but I wasn't super satisfied with how it ended. I read the first three books in a single day, but it took me a few weeks to get around to finishing this book, and only because I pushed myself.
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Ratings - completed series:
#1 The Flame and the Blade: ★★★★☆
#2 In the Shadows of the Citadel: ★★★★☆
#3 Dark Waters: ★★★★☆
#4 The Elementalist (this book): ★★★☆☆

slc333's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved the characters and the story. I devoured the entire four book series in one weekend.

abeera_saadat's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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