silodear's review against another edition
4.0
When I realized where the story was heading, I worried that I might not love this third book. However, my worry was for naught. This trilogy was really, really good. If anything, I'm a little heartbroken that I've finished it. So good.
And, though I think The Bone Doll's Twin was the best of the three books, The Oracle's Queen impressed me greatly. It made for a good ending to a really good story.
And, though I think The Bone Doll's Twin was the best of the three books, The Oracle's Queen impressed me greatly. It made for a good ending to a really good story.
nessa_arandur's review against another edition
5.0
Great series and satisfying ending. I enjoyed one of Flewelling‘s other books but this series has been an unexpected gem. I couldn’t put it down and it was so easy to read that I fairly flew through the pages. I was so happy with a certain important action Nalia took in relation to another character which I won’t specify due to spoilers, but the way it was handled was very unexpected and super satisfying. I actually cheered out loud.
This book really was a breath of fresh air, dealing with issues that too often turn into tired old tropes or get overplayed for drama. Flewelling instead lets the drama of the central conflict (the struggle for the throne) take its rightful place. I liked how this last book focussed on the relationships of the Companions to make the final battle more intimate and meaningful for both the characters and the readers. This has earned a place on my shelf for future rereads, and I’ll be seeking out Flewelling’s other books now.
This book really was a breath of fresh air, dealing with issues that too often turn into tired old tropes or get overplayed for drama. Flewelling instead lets the drama of the central conflict (the struggle for the throne) take its rightful place. I liked how this last book focussed on the relationships of the Companions to make the final battle more intimate and meaningful for both the characters and the readers. This has earned a place on my shelf for future rereads, and I’ll be seeking out Flewelling’s other books now.
squishies's review against another edition
4.0
Sooooooooo angsty.^^^^Hmm, run down on main/supporting characters:^^^^
- ^^
- Hated Niryn so much - he's such a bitch ^^
- Felt sorry for Korin ^^
- Still love Ki ^^
- Poor Nalia ^^
- Poor, poor Brother ^^
- Tamir/Tobin needs a hug ^^
wanderlustlover's review against another edition
4.0
Even being read far, far, far after I read Bone Doll's Twin and [b:Hidden Warrior|74274|Hidden Warrior (Tamir Trilogy, Book 2)|Lynn Flewelling|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170850396s/74274.jpg|2492], Oracle's Queen managed to pull me back into this universe so swiftly and amazingly, I was gripped into reading it in less than a day.
The lead up and the war are written in such harrowing yet compassionate stead that I spent the last eighty pages of this book having to read through being teary-eyed or in tears. The conclusion to this trilogy very much so befits the story it has told all along, and I'm glad to see this trilogy, in complete, will still sit on my second favorites of fantasy shelf.
The lead up and the war are written in such harrowing yet compassionate stead that I spent the last eighty pages of this book having to read through being teary-eyed or in tears. The conclusion to this trilogy very much so befits the story it has told all along, and I'm glad to see this trilogy, in complete, will still sit on my second favorites of fantasy shelf.
waheela's review against another edition
5.0
Good conlusion to the trilogy. A tiny bit sappy for my taste in the end but otherwise satisfied conclusions all around.
I especially liked the post script of the author
I especially liked the post script of the author
avidlyalexis's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
heyt's review against another edition
4.0
I was so invested in this world and the characters that I read this in one day. I really enjoyed watching the culmination of many characters' plans and the way different threads were tied up. Overall, I found this a really satisfying conclusion to the trilogy despite wanting a little bit more out of the epilogue. I really want to read the author's Nightrunner series now to see more of this world despite it being generations later than this one.