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darthemed's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Grief
Minor: Death, Violence, Vomit, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
willowvine's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Really good continuation of the series that should make all little sisters happy with a role model that doesn't fit easy pigeon-holes. As always moral questions are not brushed away or overs-simplified, but there of course it's still a YA novel. This one was not quite as evocative and enchanting for me as the first two, but the final frontier has its own charms. There are a couple of minor quibbles I have with it (like a glossed-over panicked killing) and a bit more deus-ex-machina than usual, but the enchanted computer as an ersatz spellbook is ingenious (especially for the late eighties) and the imaginative story-telling takes off from there.
snugshelf's review
4.0
One of the best and most unique wizardry series ever. I loved this focus on Dairine becoming a wizard, and how different it is from Kit & Nita's experience.
bugtourmalinereads's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
fast-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? Yes
4.75
tlw_ede's review against another edition
2.0
Ugh.
Far too philosophical. Planets and things and stuff.
Really only kept reading, becasue I wanted to do the next one.
Far too philosophical. Planets and things and stuff.
Really only kept reading, becasue I wanted to do the next one.
oh_kaye6775's review against another edition
5.0
Once again, Diane Duane showcases her skill and finesse in literature. Very well done.
apatosaurusreads's review
5.0
I enjoyed this book, and I'm glad I was caught up on the New Millennium editions. It feels like a hinge point in the series; it definitely should not be read as a stand-alone book. The system of magical ethics is one of the things I like most about Diane Duane’s books, and the ethics felt more complicated in this book than the previous ones, which is I suppose what growing up is like.
snukes's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as the first two, but still very interesting.
starrynews's review
4.0
Nita's little sister Dairine enters the world - and universe- of wizardry with a huge bang in High Wizardry. Dairine's Ordeal and experiences with wizardry are a fun way to see how magic evolves with the world culture. It also provides a humorous twist for the usual sibling relationship!