A review by thefiendslibrary
The Darkest Road by Guy Gavriel Kay

4.0

The Fionavar Tapestry is not for everyone, and neither is Guy Gavriel Kay. Many of the (plentiful) classic Fantasy tropes and storytelling elements are sure to bug modern readers, and the overuse of sex as a plot device is sure to stop a good many folks in their tracks. However, this is not modern fantasy, and though unusual, I have tremendous respect for the artistic goal of this series. It is surreal. As always, rather than judge on personal taste alone, I try to judge a book or series based on how well it executed its apparent goal. Kay's execution of the Fionavar Tapestry is top notch in my eyes, and this final book is certainly no exception.

The Darkest Road is a spectacular and worthy ending to a beautiful series that has managed to deliver on all of the gleaming promise that was first hinted in book one. If you like Kay, you will love the Darkest Road.