Reviews

The Harbors of the Sun: Volume Five of the Books of the Raksura by Martha Wells

olyts's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-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

4.25

witch_dagger's review against another edition

adventurous medium-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? No

4.0

laurntiu's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

esseastri's review

5.0

I would, at this point, read 400 pages of Moon playing with the fledglings. Needless to say, 400 pages of the most epic adventure's awesome conclusion was also acceptable to me. 

penguingin's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-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? No

5.0

gwade's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

thelonebookwyrm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted tense 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

5.0

kzimm2024's review against another edition

5.0

Sigh. A really great series and world drifting off into the sunset.
I do get bogged down by all the detail- there is a tremendous amount- but it is so amazing that its hard not to stop and re-read pages so I get the full picture in my mind before continuing.

The best, most surprising part of this book? Pearl- she is so sarcastically funny! And with Malachite, its such a strong ending with the 2 of the strongest women uniting. And they just call it like it is.

Moon just keeps getting into trouble. Stone is just as bad. It makes for great dialogue.

I do wish for a little stronger "love" between Jade and Moon and it kind of felt like they had a intimate relationship but more with other people (Chime). I guess its the Raksura way. And Stone- with Rorra- who would have thought?

Glad it left the story with the potential for more adventures :)

katlovestea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

stellarian's review against another edition

5.0

I've loved this series so much, but especially the construction of the Raksura's social lives and instincts. I will miss these characters, but maybe there will be more short stories at some point!