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A review by justgeekingby
A Power Unbound by Freya Marske
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It is always bittersweet to read the final book in a series, especially one that I’ve loved every minute of and despite saying goodbye to beloved characters I relished the chance to enter the world Freya Markse has created one more time. Like Marske’s previous two novels, A Power Unbound focuses on a couple and this time it’s notorious Lord Hawthorn, Jack Alston and journalist Alan Ross who we met in the previous book, A Restless Truth. I was thrilled as their growing interest in each other in that book was so much fun to read.
A Power Unbound is a terrific sequel, linking every thread that Marske has woven throughout her books together to offer an incredibly satisfying conclusion. While Jack and Alan’s relationship is the romantic focus of the book, Edwin, Robin and Adelaide Morrissey from book one, A Marvellous Light, and Maude and Violet from book two, A Restless Truth, play a large role in this book. Marske has written a masterpiece of a sequel filled with danger at every turn, magical battles and a puzzle filled house that is hiding the final piece of the Last Contract.
I particularly liked the direction that Marske went with the plot of the Last Contract and how it tied elements together that I hadn’t realised were linked to it. I’m not going to say any more about the plot in this review for two reasons; a lot happens, and it’s one of those books where you’re best reading it for yourself! All I’ll say is that if you enjoyed the previous two offerings by Marske then you’re going to love everything about this one, save for it being the end of a brilliant trilogy.
While we say goodbye to The Last Binding universe with A Power Unbound we thankfully we won’t have to wait long for more books by the wonderful Freya Marske as she’s just signed a new book deal!
A Power Unbound is a terrific sequel, linking every thread that Marske has woven throughout her books together to offer an incredibly satisfying conclusion. While Jack and Alan’s relationship is the romantic focus of the book, Edwin, Robin and Adelaide Morrissey from book one, A Marvellous Light, and Maude and Violet from book two, A Restless Truth, play a large role in this book. Marske has written a masterpiece of a sequel filled with danger at every turn, magical battles and a puzzle filled house that is hiding the final piece of the Last Contract.
I particularly liked the direction that Marske went with the plot of the Last Contract and how it tied elements together that I hadn’t realised were linked to it. I’m not going to say any more about the plot in this review for two reasons; a lot happens, and it’s one of those books where you’re best reading it for yourself! All I’ll say is that if you enjoyed the previous two offerings by Marske then you’re going to love everything about this one, save for it being the end of a brilliant trilogy.
While we say goodbye to The Last Binding universe with A Power Unbound we thankfully we won’t have to wait long for more books by the wonderful Freya Marske as she’s just signed a new book deal!
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