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aphoppel's review
4.0
Not as great as the first three books, much better than the last two. Enjoyed the last 2/3 of the book much better than the first 1/3.
norma_cenva's review
4.0
It is getting better in my opinion, but one thing is certain - it is VERY slow. So, if this kind of thing does not deter you, you might like this story continuation after all!
jessreadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series so much. It is richly imagined and the characters and settings are so tangible and developed. This novel ends with a transition into the next generation of characters, and while I will miss keeping up with the stories of some of my favorites I am really looking forward to getting to know the upcoming characters and their stories.
firesoulbird's review against another edition
3.0
Despite this chunk of the Emberverse series taking a glacial pace, I actually enjoyed this book a lot more than the past few. I have hopes that the next part of the series will be more interesting despite the fact that it's going to be basically the same plot. We'll see.
I also want to point out that the last section of the book really feels like it was cut out of The Golden Princess because this book wasn't long enough. Or maybe it is there to justify the title. It took up about 20% of the book, and just felt like it didn't belong.
I also want to point out that the last section of the book really feels like it was cut out of The Golden Princess because this book wasn't long enough. Or maybe it is there to justify the title. It took up about 20% of the book, and just felt like it didn't belong.
larisa2021's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. Finally. Doubt I'll read further installments in the Emberverse. Rereading the first three books will be more fulfilling.
ineffablebob's review against another edition
5.0
Good wrap-up for the whole Artos arc in the Emberverse series. Was a bit underwhelming in the military aspect, I thought, as the final campaign was described as basically a foregone conclusion that the good guys would win. Of course, that's the best kind of military campaign, but doesn't make the narrative as compelling. Other than that one small criticism, no complaints. The last few chapters basically belong to the next series.
jkh107's review against another edition
3.0
Disappointing...the Emberverse series was strong for the first 7 books or so but this ending to the dragging denouement is a lot of fizzle.
judya's review against another edition
4.0
Originally I knew how this book, and series would end, given the title. However, the ending had a partial twist, and I believe there are at least 2 paths of continuance.(possible spoilers placed at end.) Unfortunately, the single plot thread--the cause behind the Change--which I kept reading the entire series to see resolved still hangs.
For those of you who prefer a more rational mindset than that of the Mackenzie clan, and of the former PPA, your wish has been granted: other groups play a much larger role than in the previous books of the series. Stirling must have tired of Juniper and her neo-Celtic clan, as few major characters yet living play a significant part. There is more of a sense of geographic place, and less dependence on the bleepin' cotte-hardie style of plot advancement.
I believe that the likelihood of this series continuing as is, from the 46th Change year, is nil. Rudi's story is told; his race is run. I didn't care for the large jump in the chronology, which I think presages another trilogy featuring the next generation, and I anticipate there might be another link back to the Nantucket trilogy and expansion thereof. However, I do not have that series available to cite my clues.
For those of you who prefer a more rational mindset than that of the Mackenzie clan, and of the former PPA, your wish has been granted: other groups play a much larger role than in the previous books of the series. Stirling must have tired of Juniper and her neo-Celtic clan, as few major characters yet living play a significant part. There is more of a sense of geographic place, and less dependence on the bleepin' cotte-hardie style of plot advancement.
I believe that the likelihood of this series continuing as is, from the 46th Change year, is nil. Rudi's story is told; his race is run. I didn't care for the large jump in the chronology, which I think presages another trilogy featuring the next generation, and I anticipate there might be another link back to the Nantucket trilogy and expansion thereof. However, I do not have that series available to cite my clues.
kaycee's review against another edition
4.0
I know that a lot of GoodReaders didn't care for this book because it didn't advance the characters very much. In my opinion, that was the point! The Given Sacrifice covers up the mopping-up work after the War of the Prophet; the outcome is nearly a foregone conclusion, but yet Rudi and Matti and the rest must see it through to the end. It would be a shame to abandon the cause too soon - for them or for us.
The last section of the book is devoted to introducing us to the next generation of characters, the children and grandchildren of the Changelings. It is clear that Stirling intends to carry the series on for many more books to come -- and oh! what a cliffhanger of an ending!
The last section of the book is devoted to introducing us to the next generation of characters, the children and grandchildren of the Changelings. It is clear that Stirling intends to carry the series on for many more books to come -- and oh! what a cliffhanger of an ending!