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michellehenriereads's review
5.0
I've enjoyed Wheeler's writing since I first happened upon The Queen's Poisoner (great title) and the entire Kingfountain Series. In the Harbinger Series, the worlds are connected from his previous writing. The focus has been on two characters and their friendship. Sera Fitzempress and the orphan Cettie. You could call it a rags-to-riches story, or the poor little rich girl, or trading places, but none of these really covers the scope of their character arcs. I love it because they have a deep abiding friendship through the trials they face. However, in this installment, the stakes are even higher. Lies and deceit mislead both young women.
In typical Wheeler fashion, you will be on the edge of your seat with the twists and turns. I don't want to spoil it for you but can say that I never saw it coming. Sure, you might have an inkling, but you won't guess the outcome. I'm anxious for the next book in this series to find out what happens next and to learn if their friendship survives.
In typical Wheeler fashion, you will be on the edge of your seat with the twists and turns. I don't want to spoil it for you but can say that I never saw it coming. Sure, you might have an inkling, but you won't guess the outcome. I'm anxious for the next book in this series to find out what happens next and to learn if their friendship survives.
ashleynoelle's review
4.0
I still love the characters in this series. I have seen some people argue that Cettie's turn in this book was very abrupt and out of character, but I disagree. Traumatic experiences can destroy even the strongest faith.
There is not much I can say about this novel without spoiling too much, but dang Jeff Wheeler keeps this story going strong and that in itself is impressive.
There is not much I can say about this novel without spoiling too much, but dang Jeff Wheeler keeps this story going strong and that in itself is impressive.
bookmebabe's review
5.0
A cannot -miss continuation of Sera and Cettie
Did you cheer when Cettie was rescued from the Fells, squirm when Sera was sent away from home unceremoniously, enjoy the friendship that blossomed between them both in Muirwood? did you cheer when Cettie became keeper , and cry when Sera was digraced? Then settle in because the breathtaking story continues in this thrilling page turner. We're will this book take them? And will Rand have his revenge ?
Did you cheer when Cettie was rescued from the Fells, squirm when Sera was sent away from home unceremoniously, enjoy the friendship that blossomed between them both in Muirwood? did you cheer when Cettie became keeper , and cry when Sera was digraced? Then settle in because the breathtaking story continues in this thrilling page turner. We're will this book take them? And will Rand have his revenge ?
mapmurph's review
5.0
I absolutely love Jeff Wheeler's series. I have read all of the books for Kingfountain and now I have been reading everything in the Harbinger series. I was happy to see Kingfountain in this series and I'm glad that it was several centuries in the future. This gave me the opportunity to see how the Kingfountain empire had evolved. Such a great series. Very unique from other series of the same type. Can't wait to read book #5. Thank you 47North, Net Galley, and Jeff Wheeler for the opportunity to read and review this book before it publishes.
gschuffert's review
5.0
I was given an AR copy provided by NetGalley.
I first stumbled upon the Harbringer series thanks to Kindle Unlimited by Amazon and instantly fell in love.
Floating estates in the sky?
Magic that can be harnessed through amulets?
Traveling through multiple worlds?
Prism Cloud is the fourth installment (Storm Glass, Mirror Gate, Iron Garland) in the series and will definitely not be the last.
If you’ve read the previous books then you will continue to be thrilled by the world that Jeff Wheeler has built which follows heroines Cettie and Sera. In this installment we still see the girls harness their understanding of the Knowing and make sacrifices for the people they love. There are times in the book when it feels like too many storylines and plot twists are happening, especially in the beginning– though to be fair, some of them have been hinted at in previous books and it isn’t a surprise that our characters now learn of them.
I was slightly irritated (in a good way?) with the fact that Cettie continued to trust people whom we, as the reader, know to be untrusting and put her faith in people who are definitely not working in her best interests. Cettie has long searched for answers to her family history since she was abandoned as a child in the Fells. When she learns of the identity of her mother she immediately leaves the family that had raised her since childhood without a backward glance.
She’s always trusted the Knowing, and that trust had served her well in the past.
I understood the reason for this as part of the plotline however it felt slightly uncharacteristic of her as her devotion has always been to Fog Willows and the Fitzroy family. But, I guess growth is good.
Meanwhile, it has been 18 months since the last book when Sera made the agreement to spend three months each year living in Kingfountain while Prince Trevon does the same in Muirwood. We now see that their romance has blossomed and they are beginning to take steps toward marriage. But talk about character growth for Sera Fitzempress! She embodies the role of a regal woman who puts her country above her own feelings.
When the emperor is killed, she steps into the role and proves she is capable of ruling her people on the brink of war. She is no longer the wild and rambunctious girl who had unrealistic ideas about being empress. Her thoughts are well formed and her decisions are made with foresight in mind. It felt natural for her character to behave in such a way and for her to put her trust in specific people.
By the end of the book I was feeling a mix of emotions (thanks in part to the death of beloved characters) and already await the next installment. This series is well thought out and each book builds upon the next without seeming rushed or like it should be finished (and the author is just continuing to add problems in order to write another book). There are still enough questions left to be answered in additional books and mysteries that have to be solved to keep me reading this series.
I highly recommend reading these novels if you are interested in YA fantasy.
Each decision, each action, carried so much weight, rippled into the vast eternity of outcomes.
Be kind.
Be courageous.
Be gentle.
I first stumbled upon the Harbringer series thanks to Kindle Unlimited by Amazon and instantly fell in love.
Floating estates in the sky?
Magic that can be harnessed through amulets?
Traveling through multiple worlds?
Prism Cloud is the fourth installment (Storm Glass, Mirror Gate, Iron Garland) in the series and will definitely not be the last.
If you’ve read the previous books then you will continue to be thrilled by the world that Jeff Wheeler has built which follows heroines Cettie and Sera. In this installment we still see the girls harness their understanding of the Knowing and make sacrifices for the people they love. There are times in the book when it feels like too many storylines and plot twists are happening, especially in the beginning– though to be fair, some of them have been hinted at in previous books and it isn’t a surprise that our characters now learn of them.
I was slightly irritated (in a good way?) with the fact that Cettie continued to trust people whom we, as the reader, know to be untrusting and put her faith in people who are definitely not working in her best interests. Cettie has long searched for answers to her family history since she was abandoned as a child in the Fells. When she learns of the identity of her mother she immediately leaves the family that had raised her since childhood without a backward glance.
She’s always trusted the Knowing, and that trust had served her well in the past.
I understood the reason for this as part of the plotline however it felt slightly uncharacteristic of her as her devotion has always been to Fog Willows and the Fitzroy family. But, I guess growth is good.
Meanwhile, it has been 18 months since the last book when Sera made the agreement to spend three months each year living in Kingfountain while Prince Trevon does the same in Muirwood. We now see that their romance has blossomed and they are beginning to take steps toward marriage. But talk about character growth for Sera Fitzempress! She embodies the role of a regal woman who puts her country above her own feelings.
When the emperor is killed, she steps into the role and proves she is capable of ruling her people on the brink of war. She is no longer the wild and rambunctious girl who had unrealistic ideas about being empress. Her thoughts are well formed and her decisions are made with foresight in mind. It felt natural for her character to behave in such a way and for her to put her trust in specific people.
By the end of the book I was feeling a mix of emotions (thanks in part to the death of beloved characters) and already await the next installment. This series is well thought out and each book builds upon the next without seeming rushed or like it should be finished (and the author is just continuing to add problems in order to write another book). There are still enough questions left to be answered in additional books and mysteries that have to be solved to keep me reading this series.
I highly recommend reading these novels if you are interested in YA fantasy.
Each decision, each action, carried so much weight, rippled into the vast eternity of outcomes.
Be kind.
Be courageous.
Be gentle.
wtaylor1321's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5