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cmbohn's review against another edition
3.0
Like some of the other reviewers, I found this books a little bit of a letdown. The first one was really good, but it seemed like by this book there was nothing new left. The chemistry between Myranda and Deacon remained nothing but hints. Ether lost her chance to become a really interesting character, but she was more complex than in the last book. I was really happy when a certain character (!) came back. That was epic. But I wanted more when the Big Bad Guys got theirs, and it never happened.
justasking27's review against another edition
3.0
If I don't think too hard about this series, I kind of liked it. They're definitely quick, mindless reading, without too many annoying traits like really, really bad decisions or typos. But I also feel that all three books could have actually been one much better book. Oh well. Back to reading the 4th book which spoiled all three of these.
lpa127's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book :) so glad I picked up the first book as a free nook book :) love love love this series and author.
lexwritesmagic's review against another edition
2.0
After being so engaged with the previous books in the series, I regret that I just couldn't get through this one. A DNF at about the half way mark - a droning slog, which is a real shame.
I may try it again at another date and edit my review then.
I may try it again at another date and edit my review then.
ineffablebob's review
2.0
I struggled to make it through this trilogy. Lallo's writing style, which I really enjoyed in his science fiction series (Bypass Gemini and Unstable Prototypes), felt unrealistic and forced in this fantasy setting. I did a decent amount of skimming over the overly-wordy sections, especially some of the pages-long fights.
The story itself is a fantasy opera. There's very little in the way of unexpected twists, plenty of temporary angst but little real loss, and the good guys always seem to come out all right. No deep social commentary or convoluted plots here. The setup in the first book was interesting as the world was described and we met all the characters, but the last two thirds of the trilogy provided very little new until the very end.
Having said that, I did still finish all three books. Perhaps that's because I'm a completionist, but I really was interested in how Lallo was going to wrap up the plot. I found the ending to be satisfying in terms of the overall plot, leading pretty much where you knew it was going all along.
I can't really recommend the Book of Deacon series, though I'm sure there are some who would enjoy it. It just doesn't do anything particularly well, and nothing at all new.
The story itself is a fantasy opera. There's very little in the way of unexpected twists, plenty of temporary angst but little real loss, and the good guys always seem to come out all right. No deep social commentary or convoluted plots here. The setup in the first book was interesting as the world was described and we met all the characters, but the last two thirds of the trilogy provided very little new until the very end.
Having said that, I did still finish all three books. Perhaps that's because I'm a completionist, but I really was interested in how Lallo was going to wrap up the plot. I found the ending to be satisfying in terms of the overall plot, leading pretty much where you knew it was going all along.
I can't really recommend the Book of Deacon series, though I'm sure there are some who would enjoy it. It just doesn't do anything particularly well, and nothing at all new.
johnhcarroll's review
4.0
The third book is the best and wraps the trilogy up nicely. Myranda comes into her own and shines. I like strong heroines. Myranda holds true to her beliefs throughout all and inspires everyone else. The build up to the ending is finely crafted.
It does get frustrating when the heroes keep walking into the exact same traps over and over. I felt like smacking them in the back of the head. But it's also nice to see villains that are every bit as nasty as they're supposed to be. By the end, I wanted them all destroyed.
My favorite characters are Ivy, Myn and Deacon. Lain is a bit too sullen for me and Ether is incredibly foolish for someone who's supposed to have been watching the world since it came into existence. My absolute favorite is Myranda though. She's lived a tough life and remains strong and resolute throughout all three stories. Strong leading women are my favorite. :)
It does get frustrating when the heroes keep walking into the exact same traps over and over. I felt like smacking them in the back of the head. But it's also nice to see villains that are every bit as nasty as they're supposed to be. By the end, I wanted them all destroyed.
My favorite characters are Ivy, Myn and Deacon. Lain is a bit too sullen for me and Ether is incredibly foolish for someone who's supposed to have been watching the world since it came into existence. My absolute favorite is Myranda though. She's lived a tough life and remains strong and resolute throughout all three stories. Strong leading women are my favorite. :)
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