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A review by kevinscorner
Mistress of the Empire by Janny Wurts, Raymond E. Feist
4.5
Mistress of the Empire delivers a fantastic conclusion to the Empire Trilogy. Much has changed within Mara, but after an unspeakable tragedy, she realizes changing herself is not enough—she must change the very fabric of Kelewan society in order to protect her children and her legacy. In order to do so, she must foil the plots of other noble families who want the return to status quo, find allies beyond the Empire, and dismantle the stronghold of the magician Great Ones.
This book offers something different from the previous two in the series. It has the feel of a spy thriller, with Arakasi becoming a point-of-view character in the first half. We get insight into his methods that have served Mara well in the past. The most surprising though is Lujan, who although he doesn’t get his on POV, just provides so much emotional depth and unseen growth. Of all the characters in the series, his personal arc exemplifies what Mara sought to accomplish and draws full circle the journey this series has made.
Although I did not quite like how it started off, it does set the tone for the rest of the events in the book. This finale is quite tragic, with characters we’ve grown to love not guaranteed survival at the end. People are tested, sacrifices are made, and tears will definitely flow. I was satisfied with how it ended the series and even happier with the hopeful closure the authors provide.
Mistress of the Empire is a satisfying, emotional, and hopeful end to the Empire Trilogy about how one woman’s conviction and love for others changed an Empire.
This book offers something different from the previous two in the series. It has the feel of a spy thriller, with Arakasi becoming a point-of-view character in the first half. We get insight into his methods that have served Mara well in the past. The most surprising though is Lujan, who although he doesn’t get his on POV, just provides so much emotional depth and unseen growth. Of all the characters in the series, his personal arc exemplifies what Mara sought to accomplish and draws full circle the journey this series has made.
Although I did not quite like how it started off, it does set the tone for the rest of the events in the book. This finale is quite tragic, with characters we’ve grown to love not guaranteed survival at the end. People are tested, sacrifices are made, and tears will definitely flow. I was satisfied with how it ended the series and even happier with the hopeful closure the authors provide.
Mistress of the Empire is a satisfying, emotional, and hopeful end to the Empire Trilogy about how one woman’s conviction and love for others changed an Empire.