A review by thewordslinger
The Queen of the Dawn by S.M. Gaither

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

THIS! This is the book I've been waiting for and wanting since book 1! 

Finally we have a plot that's plotting from page 1 all the way through. We have action and intrigue and character growth. We have twists and turns and finally our enemies get what's coming to them. And the ending! It had all the high-stakes we've been missing, the tear-jerking sacrifices, the heart-felt goodbyes and joyful reunions...and we're left with a completely changed world, one that holds promise, even if all the (literal) magic is fading away. 

<u>The Queen of the Dawn</u> is the first book since book 1 that matches book 1's energy. 

There was no point in this where I was bored and skimming. Even in the lulls between battles, the stuff going on was interesting, entertaining, or important enough to keep me turning pages.

Which leads me to this: This series could have been a trilogy and would have been equally, if not <i>more</i> satisfying. 

Coming out of the middle 3 books in this series, I was prepared to be disappointed with how things ended. But I'm pleasantly surprised. I don't necessarily think this book was perfect. But it's definitely redeemed this series for me.