k_lee_reads_it's review against another edition
3.0
The Singer of All Songs can sing all ten of the songs. The people are at peace, and the land is healed. This is the third book in a fantasy series aimed at teens. It is worth reading if you like teen fantasy with a female protagonist.
Finally I finished this series again! Why did I read it again/ It was worth reading once, but probably not twice, but I had all of it, I couldn't really remember it, and I couldn't bear to return it without refreshing it. I wish I could find the series I thought this was so my daughter can read it.
Finally I finished this series again! Why did I read it again/ It was worth reading once, but probably not twice, but I had all of it, I couldn't really remember it, and I couldn't bear to return it without refreshing it. I wish I could find the series I thought this was so my daughter can read it.
ravenwinged's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
laani's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
aforestofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
yaay I'm done.
I don't feel like writing a proper review. This book was better than the second one in terms of pacing. It grips you right away and was pretty fast-paced and made for a quick read.
We still have the lovely healing magic and a scene where Halassa heals one of the priestesses who has a broken back and can't walk.
We also find out that Halassa and Calwyn are siblings, which is hilarious because Calwyn was just wondering in the last book if she should sleep with Halassa and have his kids dsjfdsklfj. Incest seems to be a thing here because we also have Samis and Keela who are kind of a couple but are also half-siblings??? This book is honestly so weird.
One thing I hated was that we got a Keela redemption, even though she did not deserve it in the least and I think if she had died and Mica had lived, everyone would have been much happier.
Also, as is typical in older fantasy, everyone is coupled off in the end. Tonno is somehow in love with Keela which is just so weird for me. We have Darrow and Calwyn of course, and apparently Trout was in love with Mica but since she's dead he's just Sad.
Also, there's this lovely line where Briaali tells Calwyn her magic is strong now, but it'll get stronger once she isn't a virgin and has had sex with Darrow sjdfks. Though I guess the only good thing is that she'll be super strong when she's an old lady.
Calwyn still annoys me. She's rude and thoughtless sometimes. And I wish she could have made up with Mica at the end there. Also, why she and Darrow are a thing, I don't know. Also what happened between her and Samis is still a mystery and I'm very much Confusion.
Overall, this series did not live up to my expectations. I'm not shocked though since it's an older fantasy series, so I was expecting it to be somewhat problematic. That being said, the world itself, the lore and history, and the magic system is very unique from anything I've read. I am glad I eventually read this though.
I don't feel like writing a proper review. This book was better than the second one in terms of pacing. It grips you right away and was pretty fast-paced and made for a quick read.
We still have the lovely healing magic and a scene where Halassa heals one of the priestesses who has a broken back and can't walk.
We also find out that Halassa and Calwyn are siblings, which is hilarious because Calwyn was just wondering in the last book if she should sleep with Halassa and have his kids dsjfdsklfj. Incest seems to be a thing here because we also have Samis and Keela who are kind of a couple but are also half-siblings??? This book is honestly so weird.
One thing I hated was that we got a Keela redemption, even though she did not deserve it in the least and I think if she had died and Mica had lived, everyone would have been much happier.
Also, as is typical in older fantasy, everyone is coupled off in the end. Tonno is somehow in love with Keela which is just so weird for me. We have Darrow and Calwyn of course, and apparently Trout was in love with Mica but since she's dead he's just Sad.
Also, there's this lovely line where Briaali tells Calwyn her magic is strong now, but it'll get stronger once she isn't a virgin and has had sex with Darrow sjdfks. Though I guess the only good thing is that she'll be super strong when she's an old lady.
Calwyn still annoys me. She's rude and thoughtless sometimes. And I wish she could have made up with Mica at the end there. Also, why she and Darrow are a thing, I don't know. Also what happened between her and Samis is still a mystery and I'm very much Confusion.
Overall, this series did not live up to my expectations. I'm not shocked though since it's an older fantasy series, so I was expecting it to be somewhat problematic. That being said, the world itself, the lore and history, and the magic system is very unique from anything I've read. I am glad I eventually read this though.
manyfacets's review against another edition
4.0
This is definately the best book of the trilogy. Constable has gotten to know her characters since the last book, and knows what's going on.
Calwyn has to save Tremaris, she's known this since the first book, but now it's time to do it. Though, she has a problem: no powers.
The book goes on to show that even though Calwyn has lost her powers, she can still help, she's still going to be strong, and she's not going to let it get in the way of her stopping the loss of everyone's powers.
Calwyn has to save Tremaris, she's known this since the first book, but now it's time to do it. Though, she has a problem: no powers.
The book goes on to show that even though Calwyn has lost her powers, she can still help, she's still going to be strong, and she's not going to let it get in the way of her stopping the loss of everyone's powers.
carrie_grace_doss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hannah_bevis1's review against another edition
3.0
It's more of a three and a half stars than three, but after two incredible books in the trilogy, I was really disappointed in this final installment. The pacing was off - certain scenes stretched on for pages, while other places jumped several days or weeks ahead. More disappointing for me, though, was the shoddy character work. I understand characters grow and change, but I didn't feel like I knew Calwyn at all in this book, and I felt that all the well-done character and world building in the last two books were thrust aside for ~dramatic effect~. Still a great trilogy.
circereads's review against another edition
5.0
I finished the entire trilogy in about two and a half hours... quick, exciting read -- amazing characters, an amazing story, and beautiful language. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy, poetry, or adventure. I was disappointed when the story ended, but it was well-crafted as an end to the trilogy.
emlickliter's review against another edition
5.0
The Tenth Power by Kate Constable – The beginning of the final book is really grim. Everyone and everywhere are feeling the lingering drain of a long battle with evil. I love stories where human will has to decide if the impossible is going to be what finally defeats them. Love this series! Happy Reading!
thisfoxreads's review against another edition
3.0
The finale to The Chanters of Tremaris series was a letdown after the other two. I still enjoyed it, but it didn't seem to have the same feel as the others.
I listened to the audiobook--with the first two titles, that was such a joy--the author had great warmth in her voice, and whenever "chantment" (chanting) was used in the story, the audiobook included a voiced chanting sound appropriate to the character. This time, the book had a different narrator--much more matter-of-fact, and NO other sounds. Talk about cheapening out!
If you enjoyed the first two books in the series, definitely do read this one. Just don't expect to love it as much.
I listened to the audiobook--with the first two titles, that was such a joy--the author had great warmth in her voice, and whenever "chantment" (chanting) was used in the story, the audiobook included a voiced chanting sound appropriate to the character. This time, the book had a different narrator--much more matter-of-fact, and NO other sounds. Talk about cheapening out!
If you enjoyed the first two books in the series, definitely do read this one. Just don't expect to love it as much.