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Verrry long (the US and the U.K. split it into two) but never a slog. Unlike the last book this jumps straight into the action and doesn't let up. Elspeth gets closer to the finish out her quest and deciphering the mysterious clues scattered around the Land.

iphigenias's review against another edition

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5.0

you risked your life to save mine / i saved myself @!!!^&@^@@;@^@&@!!!!!@@!!

febyidrus's review against another edition

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4.0

Did anyone else think this one was rushed into production before it was really ready? I know that's a little ridiculous of me to say, seeing as this book was ten years in the making, but seriously! At one stage Brydda is in two places at once, and some of the place names have been misspelled, and there are sentences with one too many the's and and's and a's. Either the publishers rushed it out, or Isobelle Carmody didn't have the most eagle-eyed of editors. Either way, it's not a good look.

Other than that, though, I'm both frustrated that we hardly got anywhere with regards to Elspeth's quest, and I really want to read the next book.

greene_house_gases's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

amelia_charlie's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

4.0

gingercheddar's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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