majkia's review against another edition
5.0
It is year 8, after The Change. People are trying to survive, relearning how to grow their own food, protect themselves from marauders and warlords. The Bear Killer Clan and Clan Mackenzie are separate but close, with a mutual pact to assist when the self-styled Protector once again sends his forces to conquer them.
Lots of details with regard to primitive survival, and a surprisingly strong emphasis on worship of the Goddess.
Characters are well drawn and strong, and the plot is clear and pointed, with one small exception at the end.
It has cliff hangers though so beware. I'm having to hurry up and read the next book in the series right now!
Lots of details with regard to primitive survival, and a surprisingly strong emphasis on worship of the Goddess.
Characters are well drawn and strong, and the plot is clear and pointed, with one small exception at the end.
It has cliff hangers though so beware. I'm having to hurry up and read the next book in the series right now!
jaxboiler's review against another edition
3.0
This was the final book in the trilogy. I thought it was pretty good. A little predictable towards the end but overall another good book by the author.
genehack's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
jdhacker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
My only issue with this, and really the second book in the series as well, was the repeated kidnapping attempts/subplots. It seemed a little overdone after the second one, I feel like it was a real plot stretch to keep a focus on the kids since the author knew the next generation was going to be the focus of the series moving forwards.
amgeever's review against another edition
4.0
Another great installment in the Emberverse series! A great book.
orcaseatingstrawberries's review against another edition
2.0
I realized that, at least within the good guys, Mike and Juney are rather Gary Stu and Mary Sue. Rudi is being written the same way . . . Matti sort of as well, there's is token or slapped on veneer occasionally of flaw, but not really.
lizinthelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
Liking this series less with each book. I liked the theory of the change but the endless battles, the adoration of the main characters (who are all impossibly beautiful and talented) and all of that is wearing on me. It seems a bit too much like a fantasy designed for SCA re-enactors and Wiccans to celebrate how amazing they all could be, in a different world. Less interesting character studies.
Still finished it. Doubt I'll get the next one.
Still finished it. Doubt I'll get the next one.