A review by mareseas
King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

<i <b>"It seems to me when the ways of the past lead only to death, then change is the only hope for life."
 
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 This one was definitely a change in pace, the first two books are focused on Rain and Ellysetta coming together, and growing to love each other. There was the mystery of what she was, the Eld actively trying to kill her in Celieria, it Definity felt more faced paced than this book. This book for almost the majority takes place in the Fading Lands. We see the civilization of what the Fey once were, their forests turned to deserts. Their cities abandoned and the Tairen up close who are literally on the brink of extension. We see the inner working of the Fey; the Massan. I enjoyed this so much more than being in Celieria and having Ellysetta annoying mother hovering (rip).
 
In my opinion, this is a strong third book in the series. Rain and Ellysetta and side by side and stronger than ever. They didn't have really challenges couple to face in this book, but they also didn't have any regression.  With all the visons of Ellysetta ending the Fey, Rain stood by her. And I love that. The sweetest scenes are in this book, cheesy, but we all see the cover and knew they were coming. There is division amongst the Fey and and the High Mage of Eld is coming for Ellysetta. 
 
The Hall of scrolls is so amazing, the Fey are technologically advanced, with a magical library system that will find and download and copy books for you. I thought this was so cool and brought Ellysetta back to her roots and how she loved reading legends and poetry.
 
One that I do not like about this series is how the Fey women cannot stand violence, like they cannot physically stand it because they are all empaths apparently? Their job is to be in the healing tents, piecing the warriors back together. When Ellysetta is at the training ground, leaning how to do weaves with others, inspires other women to come and train to but they could not stand being around fighting and blood more than a few hours before they were "fleeing for more peaceful venues." I like that we get to see strength being shown in more than just one way, but I also wanted to see female warriors, but not shei'dalins. Apparently Ellysetta doesn’t have this problem.
 
I am really enjoying the series so far, so much so that I went and bought physically copies of the books. The covers are hilarious and I love explaining them to people. 
 
Also this book is basically the equivalent of the second half of acomaf. Right down to the picture frames.
 
4/5 stars