A review by g_r_frank
Expiation by Drew Wagar

5.0

This is an amazing, emotion-packed, and satisfying conclusion to the Shadeward series. Incredible settings and challenges face all the characters that have been introduced in the first three books. The dangers and peril of their concluding journeys was felt deeply as I read the final challenges of this strange world. After all the main and side characters have been through, the tension was high. This concluding book has excellent writing, excellent characters and in the end you feel the emotions of the characters like you have known them all your life. All the plot lines are wrapped up with satisfaction, if not with a hint of sorrow and nostalgia.

If you have not read this series I urge you to give it a try. Whether you love fantasy or sci-fi... or just love a good character adventure, this has something wonderful for everyone. I love sci-fi and enjoy fantasy adventure but even my wife who is not so big on sci-fi loved these books for the characters and story.