leahegood's review against another edition
4.0
Story Synopsis
Will Treaty, now a grown man in possession of just as much fame as Halt, is consumed with a need for revenge. With the person closest to his heart dead because of the actions of an outlaw band, he is determined to hunt ever responsible person down and kill them. And he doesn't care what he has to sacrifice to reach this objective. His worried friend and the current ranger commander, Gilan, is on the brink of being forced to expel Will from the ranger corps.
Gilan isn't the only one with someone to worry about either. Horace and Cassandra (aka Evenlyn) are frustrated and worried about their daughter, Madelyn. Headstrong, spoiled, and a little too full of herself, Maddie seems determined to defy her parents wished. It's only a matter of time before she gets herself into significant trouble. Something must be done.
And so it's decided. It's time for Will to take an apprentice and for the ranger corps to accept it's very first female apprentice. Only time will tell the wisdom and effectiveness of the decision.
My Thoughts
From the first rumors about a female ranger's apprentice, I was apprehensive about this book. The last thing I wanted to see was the well loved characters in this well loved series used to promote a feminist agenda. Or even just to tell a story with feminist overtones. I was pleasantly surprised. The overall concept could be considered feminist, but even if a message of this type was intended, it didn't take precedence over good story telling. Yay!
The whole story was great. Maddie's journey from spoiled princess to thoughtful, self-sacrificing ranger was delightful. It reminded me a little of Hugh's similar journey in Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince. The rest of the story was typical John Flanagan adventure and humor. Fans of the series won't be disappointed!
Will Treaty, now a grown man in possession of just as much fame as Halt, is consumed with a need for revenge. With the person closest to his heart dead because of the actions of an outlaw band, he is determined to hunt ever responsible person down and kill them. And he doesn't care what he has to sacrifice to reach this objective. His worried friend and the current ranger commander, Gilan, is on the brink of being forced to expel Will from the ranger corps.
Gilan isn't the only one with someone to worry about either. Horace and Cassandra (aka Evenlyn) are frustrated and worried about their daughter, Madelyn. Headstrong, spoiled, and a little too full of herself, Maddie seems determined to defy her parents wished. It's only a matter of time before she gets herself into significant trouble. Something must be done.
And so it's decided. It's time for Will to take an apprentice and for the ranger corps to accept it's very first female apprentice. Only time will tell the wisdom and effectiveness of the decision.
My Thoughts
From the first rumors about a female ranger's apprentice, I was apprehensive about this book. The last thing I wanted to see was the well loved characters in this well loved series used to promote a feminist agenda. Or even just to tell a story with feminist overtones. I was pleasantly surprised. The overall concept could be considered feminist, but even if a message of this type was intended, it didn't take precedence over good story telling. Yay!
The whole story was great. Maddie's journey from spoiled princess to thoughtful, self-sacrificing ranger was delightful. It reminded me a little of Hugh's similar journey in Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince. The rest of the story was typical John Flanagan adventure and humor. Fans of the series won't be disappointed!
thisbookishcat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
While this wasn't as thrilling as what I remember a lot of the other books in this series being, I'm a sucker for this series and I'm loving the addition of female rangers.
What can I say, I'm a simple gal! I see a book about rangers and their adventures, I need to read a book about rangers and their adventures.
I'm very excited for what's to come and obviously recommend the series.
What can I say, I'm a simple gal! I see a book about rangers and their adventures, I need to read a book about rangers and their adventures.
I'm very excited for what's to come and obviously recommend the series.
raki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
gonzoblue's review against another edition
5.0
Great book and a great way to continue the story only thing that I don't like is how he kills of Alyson before the book starts to be able to use her to get Will to accept the apprentice.
raven_nivhaar's review against another edition
5.0
Contains spoilers.
You've been warned.
Holy freaking!!! This was amazing!!! :D :D :D I loved this so much!
A great end to a fantastic series :D (still kinda depressed that this is the last book though.. any chance of a book 13? no? you sure? oh well, it was worth a try lol)
I loved Maddie, she's such a great character and I loved her development from spoiled princess to selfless Ranger, willing to sacrifice herself to save someone else. It was terrific watching her growth, though I cringed with the alcohol scene, as I imagine I was supposed to :P
I was sad about Alyss, but I understand why that had to happen, to help the story progress. And I felt so bad for Will.
Overall, terrific book, though I would expect nothing less from Mr. Flanagan :D I am sad that this series has ended, and I'll admit I was scared to read it, as I wasn't sure how he would end the series and was worried that he would rip my heart out. But I was mistaken and I apologize for thinking you would torture me farther than Alyss's story.
I think that's it for this review, so yeah. I definitely recommend this book :D
(Btw, I laughed extremely hard at the epilogue. these books can always make me laugh lol)
GO RANGERS!!! :D
You've been warned.
Holy freaking!!! This was amazing!!! :D :D :D I loved this so much!
A great end to a fantastic series :D (still kinda depressed that this is the last book though.. any chance of a book 13? no? you sure? oh well, it was worth a try lol)
I loved Maddie, she's such a great character and I loved her development from spoiled princess to selfless Ranger, willing to sacrifice herself to save someone else. It was terrific watching her growth, though I cringed with the alcohol scene, as I imagine I was supposed to :P
I was sad about Alyss, but I understand why that had to happen, to help the story progress. And I felt so bad for Will.
Overall, terrific book, though I would expect nothing less from Mr. Flanagan :D I am sad that this series has ended, and I'll admit I was scared to read it, as I wasn't sure how he would end the series and was worried that he would rip my heart out. But I was mistaken and I apologize for thinking you would torture me farther than Alyss's story.
I think that's it for this review, so yeah. I definitely recommend this book :D
(Btw, I laughed extremely hard at the epilogue. these books can always make me laugh lol)
GO RANGERS!!! :D
lorien13's review against another edition
4.0
Well, another amazing story has come to an end. The Royal Ranger holds up to rest of the series brilliantly, taking place years later, and beginning with on a very dark note. But it's quickly dispelled, and the final scene matches the dark with light, leaving you laughing and cheering. The only downside to this novel is there isn't going to be another one. Perhaps in Flanagan's other series from the same world, we'll see more of Maddie. And perhaps we never will. Either way, I'll gladly add this novel to my collection, to be treasured through the years and picked up again and again.
hilda_lollo's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
marlisenicole's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5