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whatsherface6's review against another edition
5.0
4/27/2022: After reading almost all of the Wheeler’s books, this one was much more enjoyable the second time around.
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.
holly_153's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
elainegl's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the Kingfountain series and think this was the best book of all. I’m now reading The Wretched of Muirwood and think it would have been better to have read that book before this one.
writings_of_a_reader's review against another edition
4.0
A devastating disaster has left the Forbidden Court in ashes, its fountains destroyed, and its magic at risk. It was destined as the site of Trynne Kiskaddon’s coronation as empress. Now, all Trynne can imagine is the roar of flames, the cries of Gahalatine’s people, and the smell of cinders in a city gone dark. Tragic as the threat to Kingfountain is, it’s nowhere near as foul as the treachery posed by Morwenna. Saboteur, conspirator, and full-blood sister of the king, she is prepared to set forth a wave of destruction that will eliminate everything that stands between her and possession of the throne.
But Trynne has her weapons, too—her magic, her resilience, her skills at intrigue, and especially, Fallon. The man who once swore his allegiance to Morwenna now stands by Trynne’s side as they venture into the unknown to protect those they love, reunite with a family scattered by diabolical forces, and safeguard a kingdom…as well as the destiny the Fountain has for each of them.
These last three books in the Kingfountain series have been great fun to read. I took a slight detour to read Muirwood because that world factors into these last three books quite heavily. After reading Muirwood I was afraid these would be more of the same (too heavily focused on religion, characters that weren't as likable as I wanted), but that wasn't the case. I was also skeptical of how much I would like focusing on the children of the characters from the previous three books, but I ended up loving these books just as much as the previous three.
Throughout these three books, the author keeps us guessing about whether we can trust a couple of people, one especially, and I liked that little bit of intrigue. There was just the right amount of romance and intrigue in this series, and although it's YA, I feel like it's a series that any age can read and enjoy. It's one of the few of late that I've wanted to actually binge read, and if other reads hadn't gotten in the way I would have. It ended up being my go-to for listening while in the pool.
While this is a light read, and the author has the tendency to tell a little more than I would like-- oh and there is the deus-ex-machina thing that gets used a couple of times, I can't help but find these books so very readable. In the end I liked how things were wrapped up for each of the characters in this series. I'm going to miss it.
“What we do tomorrow starts with a thought. Truly the best way to predict your future is to create it.”
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader
But Trynne has her weapons, too—her magic, her resilience, her skills at intrigue, and especially, Fallon. The man who once swore his allegiance to Morwenna now stands by Trynne’s side as they venture into the unknown to protect those they love, reunite with a family scattered by diabolical forces, and safeguard a kingdom…as well as the destiny the Fountain has for each of them.
These last three books in the Kingfountain series have been great fun to read. I took a slight detour to read Muirwood because that world factors into these last three books quite heavily. After reading Muirwood I was afraid these would be more of the same (too heavily focused on religion, characters that weren't as likable as I wanted), but that wasn't the case. I was also skeptical of how much I would like focusing on the children of the characters from the previous three books, but I ended up loving these books just as much as the previous three.
Throughout these three books, the author keeps us guessing about whether we can trust a couple of people, one especially, and I liked that little bit of intrigue. There was just the right amount of romance and intrigue in this series, and although it's YA, I feel like it's a series that any age can read and enjoy. It's one of the few of late that I've wanted to actually binge read, and if other reads hadn't gotten in the way I would have. It ended up being my go-to for listening while in the pool.
While this is a light read, and the author has the tendency to tell a little more than I would like-- oh and there is the deus-ex-machina thing that gets used a couple of times, I can't help but find these books so very readable. In the end I liked how things were wrapped up for each of the characters in this series. I'm going to miss it.
“What we do tomorrow starts with a thought. Truly the best way to predict your future is to create it.”
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader
jebba_debba_doo's review
5.0
This was a good conclusion to the series. A cheesy ending, but I’m a sucker for it.
snowonthebeach_13's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
dromwald's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastic series that left me wanting to discover more of this author's works. I loved both the Arthurian as well as the Wars of the Roses influences on the story which melded well with the author's own storyline. Well worth a read.