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andrewacashner's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
No dragon in the book! More tedious and stilted than James Fennimore Cooper.
teri_b's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
And the story continues as Jill and Rhodry have to find each other again, with both having changed so much.
This fourth book again, expands the vista and the world and brings this first story ark to a conclusion. It is by no means an easy story to read, there is much trauma involved and many hard and difficult moments have to be lived through in order to make it to the end of this story.
Love this world with the second sight so much, the care for the natural world that shines through, and characters start to understand more of who they are and where they want to go.
Love it.
This fourth book again, expands the vista and the world and brings this first story ark to a conclusion. It is by no means an easy story to read, there is much trauma involved and many hard and difficult moments have to be lived through in order to make it to the end of this story.
Love this world with the second sight so much, the care for the natural world that shines through, and characters start to understand more of who they are and where they want to go.
Love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping
annekepaige's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jennykeery's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
finding_happiness's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
3.5
felinity's review against another edition
5.0
This completes the first section of the Deverry tapestry. If you want, you can stop here, after book 4, though there are plenty of loose ends that are woven into the following series, but if you want some form of resolution for Jill, Rhodry, Nevyn and The Old One you'll find it.
dreamreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
Really good conclusion to this first four-book arc within the Deverry series. If I had to rank all of the books, I would say that this was the one I enjoyed least, but even then, this is still getting a high rating and is truly great fantasy. I surprisingly missed having any past timelines present. I never realized how attached I grew to those, though I do think if you squint there is some of the past timeline from book three peeking through here in the Rhodry, Gwin, Jill plot.
Nothing will top Darkspell for me. That book was so good. But this was a good way to wrap up this initial plot with Nevyn and Brangwen coming full circle, while leaving enough unanswered questions to justify continuing the series. I'm really excited to see where it goes next! I love following these characters.
Nothing will top Darkspell for me. That book was so good. But this was a good way to wrap up this initial plot with Nevyn and Brangwen coming full circle, while leaving enough unanswered questions to justify continuing the series. I'm really excited to see where it goes next! I love following these characters.
mirtlifthewise's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
halfelfschollar's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was good to see the magic system finally explained and to see the main concept established in the first book finally come to fruition. It was clear to see that eventually Jill would study magic but not what the circumstances would be. The plot has come full circle and it's time for them to move onto the next journey.
While it seems he's been removed from the plot I will miss Salamander, as his character off set the seriousness of Jill and Rhodry. I hope he's brought back in the next books.
I missed the past lives in this book. As confusing as the jumping back and forth has been I've enjoyed seeing how past actions affect the current events. Hoping they'll be back as the series continues.
While it seems he's been removed from the plot I will miss Salamander, as his character off set the seriousness of Jill and Rhodry. I hope he's brought back in the next books.
I missed the past lives in this book. As confusing as the jumping back and forth has been I've enjoyed seeing how past actions affect the current events. Hoping they'll be back as the series continues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Rape