warrenh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
fancypython's review against another edition
4.0
Though this is the end of the trilogy, I hope we see more of Isobel in the future. I really enjoyed the world that the author has created.
rachelini's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a great series. I did feel like it ended a bit...abruptly? I'm not sure that's the right word, but it seemed like it should have circled back in some way and it didn't.
karireads's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
As much as I enjoyed reading this book, and I did enjoy it very much, it didn't end so much as stop. All the questions I entered the final book of the trilogy with went unanswered and the central challenge of this book wasn't resolved.
Fascinating world and engaging characters, though.
Fascinating world and engaging characters, though.
michellelouise's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
jennybeastie's review against another edition
4.0
Totally glad to be back in the world, and the vast majority of the book was strong and fascinating. Unfortunately, the ending was... confusing? A bit of a fizzle? Just not really there? I read it a couple of times trying to figure out what exactly happens that sorts the long-building situation out and I got: a magician. And also if you aren't part of the bargain that keeps the territory alive, the territory will cease to be alive and this is what that will look like, ok? And it just didn't come together for me. Anyway, I hope that adventures continue in this world, because it's a heck of a world.
wildmedium's review
3.0
I really enjoyed this series, and I was expecting to love this books. However, this did not end how I anticipated it to, and it felt a little rushed and incomplete. I'm hoping the novella ties it up.
eleanorkonik's review
The ending was a bit abrupt, but otherwise I enjoyed it and I look forward to other works in the universe.