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topdragon's review against another edition
3.0
The third book in the “Truth” series takes a surprising and welcome turn in plot and the entire series is much the better for it, although it’s still not enough to rescue this series from the also-rans. Our protagonist, Alissa, accidentally combines two unrelated sorts of magic and time travels back 400 years. This changes the style of the novel from the first two in the series quite a bit because now the setting is back when the hold and its city thrive with students of magic and their teachers.
Most of the plot takes place back in the past but poor Strell, (my favorite character in these books) is stuck in the present day and so, unfortunately, we don’t get much from his perspective. Instead we have Lodesh trying to win the affectations of Alissa and the result is a most unsatisfying and frustrating love triangle. To me this seemed extremely contrived and the ending felt unrealistic. That’s too bad because I very much enjoyed the further insights on life in the old times, the structure of magic and those who wield it. There is even a nice little primer on genetics (and genetic manipulation) and why some people are born as keepers, wardens, masters or just commoners.
I will still tackle the fourth and final book at some point fairly soon but I’m afraid this series won’t be listed on my favorite fantasy epics list.
Most of the plot takes place back in the past but poor Strell, (my favorite character in these books) is stuck in the present day and so, unfortunately, we don’t get much from his perspective. Instead we have Lodesh trying to win the affectations of Alissa and the result is a most unsatisfying and frustrating love triangle. To me this seemed extremely contrived and the ending felt unrealistic. That’s too bad because I very much enjoyed the further insights on life in the old times, the structure of magic and those who wield it. There is even a nice little primer on genetics (and genetic manipulation) and why some people are born as keepers, wardens, masters or just commoners.
I will still tackle the fourth and final book at some point fairly soon but I’m afraid this series won’t be listed on my favorite fantasy epics list.
yodamom's review against another edition
5.0
Alissa travels back 400 years to the Hold, she meets the Masters and Keepers from long ago. She must come to terms with her new life in this time, still she holds on to the life she knew. Strell struggles to get her back, while Ladesh struggles to keep her there. Beast is getting stronger taking over at times.
We learn the story behind Ladesh and Alyssa. We also get to meet the past keepers and masters, they are fascinating. Looking at how the Hold was and how they lived after watching it almost abandoned was a treat. I loved this book in the series, it revealed so much of the story that was only touched on in the past.
Wonderful fantasy, flows beautifully
We learn the story behind Ladesh and Alyssa. We also get to meet the past keepers and masters, they are fascinating. Looking at how the Hold was and how they lived after watching it almost abandoned was a treat. I loved this book in the series, it revealed so much of the story that was only touched on in the past.
Wonderful fantasy, flows beautifully
aiuola's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
prairiewolf's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
5.0
craftingrama's review against another edition
3.0
Gods I detest the narrator especially when even though I got the fact they were yelling the unexpectedness of it blasting my eardrum and causing me to constantly jam the sewing needle into my finger really pissed me off, not to mention the detestable character voices
mousie_books's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. This one was much better than the previous two. It answered questions I didn't know I had. I could not put it down.
lberestecki's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the first two books in this series, and this one disappointed me a bit. But things get great again in book 4!
cavalary's review against another edition
3.0
Before the last chapter, I was inclined to say the second half of this book was actually good... Then that came and ruined everything. That ending left such a bitter taste I won't even say anything about the rest of the book... And why do I keep bumping into things that remind me of why my life is not worth living anymore?
emlickliter's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
4.0
Forgotten Truth by Dawn Cook – Reasons why shapeshifting and time travel are dangerous in one book! Happy Reading!
alexanes's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5