ferrisscottr's review against another edition
5.0
Final book in this trilogy and also the last book of Feist that I had never read so...after 30 books the Riftwar Saga is done, I have no more Feist to read.
This book was stunning. Probably my favorite series of all of the Riftwar series.
It ties up all of the plots that Mara has weaved to a gripping conclusion. This book and in fact the whole series is not really a page turner but one long political intrigue series with so many different threads and twists it is very hard at times to keep all of the politics straight.
Travelling to other countries, other cultures, other types of magic systems.
Showdown with the Assembly.
Showdown with the Anasati.
Quite simply a fantastic way to end a series. Nothing was left out and everything tied together perfectly.
Can't recommend this series enough.
This book was stunning. Probably my favorite series of all of the Riftwar series.
It ties up all of the plots that Mara has weaved to a gripping conclusion. This book and in fact the whole series is not really a page turner but one long political intrigue series with so many different threads and twists it is very hard at times to keep all of the politics straight.
Travelling to other countries, other cultures, other types of magic systems.
Showdown with the Assembly.
Showdown with the Anasati.
Quite simply a fantastic way to end a series. Nothing was left out and everything tied together perfectly.
Can't recommend this series enough.
jeastaugh's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
felinity's review against another edition
5.0
Just... wow. I remember not liking this one as much when I first started reading this trilogy (as a teenager) because it took Mara out of the Empire, creating too much distance between the politics and the people I knew. There's also far more magic - much more than Milamber's display at the arena - and a few nasty surprises along the way.
But now, rereading for the umpteenth time as an adult, the pacing, the tension and the characters all work together to draw *everything* from the series into one coherent resolution. There are many times when I despair along with Mara and her household; I join them in hopelessness as they seek help, far from home; I grieve with their losses; and I wonder how on earth anything will ever change, whether they can work with Great Ones, or whether all will be sacrificed to save Tsuranuanni. And then I stay up late to finish the last 150 pages because I know I can't sleep without following them to the very end, even though I've read it before.
But now, rereading for the umpteenth time as an adult, the pacing, the tension and the characters all work together to draw *everything* from the series into one coherent resolution. There are many times when I despair along with Mara and her household; I join them in hopelessness as they seek help, far from home; I grieve with their losses; and I wonder how on earth anything will ever change, whether they can work with Great Ones, or whether all will be sacrificed to save Tsuranuanni. And then I stay up late to finish the last 150 pages because I know I can't sleep without following them to the very end, even though I've read it before.
felinity's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know how many times I've read this, but it still kept me up till 1am, journeying with Mara as she desperately risked everything she knew and valued in search of justice and change.
heatherradloff's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kamikazefooby's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
sophiewilliams's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
readgreed's review against another edition
4.0
As a final part of the trilogy, the scope of this book expanded a bit beyond what made the political intrigue fascinating to read and follow. Too many elements got thrown in and while the overall flow was possible to follow, the foregone conclusion seemed a bit of a cheat.
lnatl's review against another edition
4.0
Eu li os dois primeiros livros dessa trilogia em 2014-2016 por aí e fiquei completamente apaixonada. Em 2017 iniciei a leitura desse livro, mas abandonei devido a um acontecimento e ano passado ou esse (n me lembro direito), retomei a leitura do início e empaquei em 30% e nesses últimos 6 dias desenrolei e li ele todo.
Provavelmente, se tivesse lido ele em 2017 teria sido 5 estrelas por fechar uma das trilogias mais incríveis e bem estruturadas de fantasia que já li. Contudo, ao ler agr em 2022 pude apreciar a genialidade da história e retomar o carinho que tinha pelos personagens porém cm uma certa distância oq acabou ocasionando a nota de 4 estrelas.
Fico feliz por finalmente encerrar essa jornada !
Provavelmente, se tivesse lido ele em 2017 teria sido 5 estrelas por fechar uma das trilogias mais incríveis e bem estruturadas de fantasia que já li. Contudo, ao ler agr em 2022 pude apreciar a genialidade da história e retomar o carinho que tinha pelos personagens porém cm uma certa distância oq acabou ocasionando a nota de 4 estrelas.
Fico feliz por finalmente encerrar essa jornada !