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becraynor's review
5.0
This was an interesting "end" to the trilogy that left both questions answered and new ones to contemplate. In books 1 and 2, there is a lot of action between the three dimensions, and the most pressing question is where you choose to align yourself within those dimensions. In this one, survival relies on alignments with people rather than dimensions.
This book explores a lot of the past that wasn't fully touched upon in the last two novels. Cynthea jumps between timelines and places without ever losing the heart of the plot. We spend some time reflecting with many of the characters on the past, relationships, and choices they have made.
This has been an extremely delightful series to read. The attention to detail and the Easter eggs Cynthea scatters throughout her novels are what I expect from a fantasy series that wants your full attention and wants you to work to make those connections. This series will also provide a high reread value to reflect on what was missed or forgotten. Cynthea has such a vast collection of information on medieval literature and alchemy, and this has been such a delightful way of learning more about it in the most fantastical way. There is no other fantasy series like this, and it has certainly joined the ranks of original fantasy works worth reading.
*I would like to thank ECW for the generous advance reading copy
*I would also like to thank Cynthea Masson for making sure I was on the list for receiving the second and third ARC of these books. I value your friendship and your books
This book explores a lot of the past that wasn't fully touched upon in the last two novels. Cynthea jumps between timelines and places without ever losing the heart of the plot. We spend some time reflecting with many of the characters on the past, relationships, and choices they have made.
This has been an extremely delightful series to read. The attention to detail and the Easter eggs Cynthea scatters throughout her novels are what I expect from a fantasy series that wants your full attention and wants you to work to make those connections. This series will also provide a high reread value to reflect on what was missed or forgotten. Cynthea has such a vast collection of information on medieval literature and alchemy, and this has been such a delightful way of learning more about it in the most fantastical way. There is no other fantasy series like this, and it has certainly joined the ranks of original fantasy works worth reading.
*I would like to thank ECW for the generous advance reading copy
*I would also like to thank Cynthea Masson for making sure I was on the list for receiving the second and third ARC of these books. I value your friendship and your books
jasonhenry42's review
4.0
(Thanks again for the ARC!)
Do yourself a favor and REREAD books one and two before diving into this one!
The first third brings us from the distant past up to the present from Ravenea's point of view. I spent most of this section trying very hard to remember what had happened in the first two books to place her actions I'm context. If I had read them more recently I would have enjoyed this section more. By the second half things were making more sense and I was able to enjoy the action and the alchemy. Looking forward to seeing how everything turns out in book 4!
Do yourself a favor and REREAD books one and two before diving into this one!
The first third brings us from the distant past up to the present from Ravenea's point of view. I spent most of this section trying very hard to remember what had happened in the first two books to place her actions I'm context. If I had read them more recently I would have enjoyed this section more. By the second half things were making more sense and I was able to enjoy the action and the alchemy. Looking forward to seeing how everything turns out in book 4!
aaylajanelle's review
4.0
As a whole, the series is between a 4-4.5 for me. Unfortunately, the epilogue left a really bad taste in my mouth on this one. I'm still giving it a 4 because overall it was pretty good... But it is hard to do so.
My suggestion for readers... If you like how the end wraps up, don't read the epilogue.
My suggestion for readers... If you like how the end wraps up, don't read the epilogue.
annarella's review
3.0
Even if I liked the storytelling and the world building I was overwhelmed by the high number of characters and found hard to connect to the story.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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