A review by neilsef
Crystal Line by Anne McCaffrey

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious sad

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

 This book is different from the first two, insofar as the tone of the writing does not have the same whimsical charm, this is primarily down to the fact that in the first two novels, Killashandra is relatively new to Crystal Singing, whereas in this novel she has been doing it long enough that she is suffering from the effects the Crystals have on a Singer's memory as well as the emotional and psychological problems that can cause. 

Both the emotional and psychological stress, combined with the consequences memory loss can bring, form a major theme of this novel, which together with the wonderful characters and an interesting plot, make this a captivating read, with an unexpectedly tense and emotionally charged ending.