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mackle13's review
4.0
3.5
I was a little meh with the first half of the story, in which Connwaer is still searching for a replacement focus stone. He's also having to hide from the authorities, who are, generally, useless bureacrats who refuse to believe that their comfortable worldview might be wrong.
There was on in particular, Nimble, who I
I hate politics. And bureaucracy.
But, anyway...
The spell takes Conn well out of Wellmet and, in the outside world, he discovers dragons and, also, about an interesting connection between the dragons and the magic. So while it was a bit plodding for the first half of the book, it was at least kind of interesting.
In the second half things finally come to a head, as the predator magic arrives to try and destroy Wellmet's magic. Without going into details, I'll just say that I really like how things were resolved. It became more than just a fight between good and evil, it became about
Anyway - The ending might've been a bit pat, in some ways, what with the whole, but it left me feeling content with the world and I was, ultimately, very happy with this little series.
It has it's flaws... but it's a super fast, light read with interesting characters - at least those who aren't just stupid and ineffectual and in the way - and a sweet, tight ending.
I was a little meh with the first half of the story, in which Connwaer is still searching for a replacement focus stone. He's also having to hide from the authorities, who are, generally, useless bureacrats who refuse to believe that their comfortable worldview might be wrong.
There was on in particular, Nimble, who I
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honestly expected to be in league with Arionvhar, so mean-spirited and useless was he, but he ended up just being a general tool, and not a bad guy, per se.I hate politics. And bureaucracy.
But, anyway...
The spell takes Conn well out of Wellmet and, in the outside world, he discovers dragons and, also, about an interesting connection between the dragons and the magic. So while it was a bit plodding for the first half of the book, it was at least kind of interesting.
In the second half things finally come to a head, as the predator magic arrives to try and destroy Wellmet's magic. Without going into details, I'll just say that I really like how things were resolved. It became more than just a fight between good and evil, it became about
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understanding and balance and sort of reaching out a friendly hand to a wounded being. Something Conn is in a unique position to fully understand.Anyway - The ending might've been a bit pat, in some ways, what with the whole
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amnesia thing and then that being driven away by PipIt has it's flaws... but it's a super fast, light read with interesting characters - at least those who aren't just stupid and ineffectual and in the way - and a sweet, tight ending.
aidanfrancis's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this series as a kid and am enjoying rereading it as an adult. A comforting story with a really cool universe.
kimberlyb's review against another edition
4.0
Cute story. Glad to in now it's a series with dragons..
elevetha's review against another edition
4.0
Very good. I really liked this one a lot. 8+. Now where is book 4? Fall 2014!!! Ha ha very funny.
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You're not kidding, are you?
Frell.
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You're not kidding, are you?
Frell.
snargaluff's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
thebrookelist's review
4.0
Read with Michael and he loved the parts involving the dragon. Cute story with exciting ending - lots of fun.
mstaker's review against another edition
4.0
This series continues to get better with each book. Conn goes on a great quest in this book and once again saves the day. The ending left some questions and I don't know if the author is planning on another book. I hope she does write another one, because I'm interested to see what is in store for Conn and Pip in the future.
pallavi_sharma87's review
4.0
Finally, the last book of the series... My hands were trembling with excitement that i am with the last book and all will go fine here.
Conn is exiled and he lost his magic stone in the 2nd book.. But Conn is the hero and he comes back with a Dragon and the evil magic is dead. Humor and romance and magic...
This series is worth to read :)
Conn is exiled and he lost his magic stone in the 2nd book.. But Conn is the hero and he comes back with a Dragon and the evil magic is dead. Humor and romance and magic...
This series is worth to read :)