habeasopus's review against another edition
3.0
A thrilling conclusion to a great series. For reasons that I won’t go into, I kept having images of those scenes in the Mission Impossible movies where someone rips off a mask to reveal that they are actually…someone else! Like a lot of Wheeler’s work, it’s not great writing and the reveals aren’t perfectly executed, but the device serves the plot and it makes for a fun read.
wanderlustlover's review against another edition
4.0
I have to admit I spent 95% of this book miffed I was reading the author write the same love story of the first trilogy all over again, except then it all changed in the end, with some brilliant, honorable, and lovingly gentle twists that surprised and pleased me.
I loved the use of the different world, which I assume is to the earlier nine books he has but I haven't read. I do wish he'd actually used the Oath Maidens more after their creation, as i felt they got massively sidelined after being the important thing the main character was supposed to do, be, and train others to be/do.
I loved the use of the different world, which I assume is to the earlier nine books he has but I haven't read. I do wish he'd actually used the Oath Maidens more after their creation, as i felt they got massively sidelined after being the important thing the main character was supposed to do, be, and train others to be/do.
sch91086's review
5.0
Releases tomorrow: November 14, 2017!!
I actually read this a couple weeks ago and never posted the review because I’ve been so busy with work. I’ve read all six of Wheeler’s Kingfountain books this year and honestly, not a single one disappointed. I’m not sure if this is the last intended Kingfountain book, but I really hope it’s not!
This is the conclusion to Trynne’s story and it was full of highs and lows. Nothing is ever as it seems and I was kept on my toes by every turn of events. At many points in this story I was left wondering: “How the heck will Trynne get out of this?” Luckily, though it seems all of Kingfountain is against her, she has a few friends to help her out.
The writing is beautiful and concise. Wheeler doesn’t waste words or pages. He gives you exactly what is needed. I have an emotional investment in almost all of these characters and that is the true gift in his writing, he really knows how to make you care. None of them are perfect. They are layered and complex and make hard decisions that don’t always pan out the way you might want or expect them too.
The action is paced well and balanced with the slower parts where Trynne is traveling. Did I mention she dual wields swords? She dual wields swords. Seriously, I have yet to find another character as awesome as Trynne.
This is not a standalone, so if you have not yet read The Queen’s Poisoner start with that. It has a different feel to it then the books that come later because the hero is an 8 year old boy, but I promise there is never a dull moment and it remains my favorite in the series. I cannot recommend this series enough to other fantasy lovers.
Thank you to NetGalley and 47North for providing an eARC for me to review.
I actually read this a couple weeks ago and never posted the review because I’ve been so busy with work. I’ve read all six of Wheeler’s Kingfountain books this year and honestly, not a single one disappointed. I’m not sure if this is the last intended Kingfountain book, but I really hope it’s not!
This is the conclusion to Trynne’s story and it was full of highs and lows. Nothing is ever as it seems and I was kept on my toes by every turn of events. At many points in this story I was left wondering: “How the heck will Trynne get out of this?” Luckily, though it seems all of Kingfountain is against her, she has a few friends to help her out.
The writing is beautiful and concise. Wheeler doesn’t waste words or pages. He gives you exactly what is needed. I have an emotional investment in almost all of these characters and that is the true gift in his writing, he really knows how to make you care. None of them are perfect. They are layered and complex and make hard decisions that don’t always pan out the way you might want or expect them too.
The action is paced well and balanced with the slower parts where Trynne is traveling. Did I mention she dual wields swords? She dual wields swords. Seriously, I have yet to find another character as awesome as Trynne.
This is not a standalone, so if you have not yet read The Queen’s Poisoner start with that. It has a different feel to it then the books that come later because the hero is an 8 year old boy, but I promise there is never a dull moment and it remains my favorite in the series. I cannot recommend this series enough to other fantasy lovers.
Thank you to NetGalley and 47North for providing an eARC for me to review.
bookbreaksnhottakes's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent wrap up
I really felt like this book effortlessly included the new characters as the children of the old characters. And allowed for a graceful transition as they continued to try to save their. I have to admit I was a little disappointed at some of the romantic couplings, but I got over it
I really felt like this book effortlessly included the new characters as the children of the old characters. And allowed for a graceful transition as they continued to try to save their. I have to admit I was a little disappointed at some of the romantic couplings, but I got over it
bradford's review against another edition
3.0
Overall I liked it but there were quite a few things that got wrapped up at the end without much explanation.
makenna_1842's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
onceinabluemoon88's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
protestmyboredom's review
3.0
I’m glad I’m done with this series so my sense of completeness is honored. I’m mad Gahalatine died and everything ended “perfectly” with Fallon. Trynne didn’t even get to say goodbye to Staeli. I did enjoy the adventure to retrieve Owen and plot there but I felt he should have been a bit more suspicious at first (even with his discernment skills). I liked Trynne’s storyline better than Owen’s (though I like Owen much better as her father), but Ankarette Tryneowy is my favorite storyline always! So sad she didn’t appear more in these books.
wolfmantula's review
5.0
Fantastic finale
What a way to end this story, I’ve been dreading it for 2 books now knowing that the end was coming. Almost as if I was someone from the story... Lol.
Amazing world, amazing characters, twists and turns galore! What a fantastic finale
What a way to end this story, I’ve been dreading it for 2 books now knowing that the end was coming. Almost as if I was someone from the story... Lol.
Amazing world, amazing characters, twists and turns galore! What a fantastic finale