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stang_gt3 's review for:
The Invisible Ring
by Anne Bishop
When I read this book the first time I didn't understand it's place in the rest of the series, and so then I liked it, but didn't love it. I wasn't sure why I was reading something that wasn't directly the cast of characters I'd come to know and love. Now on the re-read, I actually enjoyed this book more. The strength of the Grey Lady, the incredible chance that Jared is taking in choosing to hope again, the risk Lia is undertaking, it's so much bigger than the story they're in. The hints of what is to come generations down the line are all here in this story, but it's really only with the understanding of those books that this one can really be appreciated. This is the one last bastion of hope in Terreille where the Blood still rules as is true and just. This book also paves the way for the next arch in this series and those who come after, the decedents of these characters. It's been awhile since I've read those books as well and I'm looking forward to being reminded as to how this book serves as prequel for them as well. I know I'll enjoy seeing all the little touches that tie everything together.
Ultimately though, while this is the only book in the series that functions as a stand alone, leaving more work to be done in a shorter time period to establish these characters, I still found myself loving them in their struggles. Thera and Lia have all the strength you would wish to see in a young Queen and a Black Widow. Blaed and Talon balance the ends of the spectrum of Warlord Princes, one just coming into his own, the other understanding exactly what it means to walk that killing edge. And Jared is given the chance to finally grow up and become the Warlord he was always meant to be. Dorothea's influence isn't enough to break him. Freed from under her minions thumb, his core of honor is what carries him through and allows him to wear the Invisible Ring.
I love this series so much and I can't wait to continue on with the rest of the books. I'm anticipating getting to the new books so much. This series has never disappointed me.
Ultimately though, while this is the only book in the series that functions as a stand alone, leaving more work to be done in a shorter time period to establish these characters, I still found myself loving them in their struggles. Thera and Lia have all the strength you would wish to see in a young Queen and a Black Widow. Blaed and Talon balance the ends of the spectrum of Warlord Princes, one just coming into his own, the other understanding exactly what it means to walk that killing edge. And Jared is given the chance to finally grow up and become the Warlord he was always meant to be. Dorothea's influence isn't enough to break him. Freed from under her minions thumb, his core of honor is what carries him through and allows him to wear the Invisible Ring.
I love this series so much and I can't wait to continue on with the rest of the books. I'm anticipating getting to the new books so much. This series has never disappointed me.