Reviews

Ultimate Magic by T.A. Barron

laurachernikoff's review against another edition

4.0

T.A. Barron does it again with this enchanting and action-filled third book in the Merlin's Dragon series! Ultimate Magic picks up right where Book 2, Doomraga's Revenge, left off, with the threat of the mysterious "darker than dark" evil that's haunting the wonderful world of Avalon. Basilgarrad, everybody's favorite gargantuan emerald green dragon, can barely keep up with the conflict growing in his magical realm. However, in the end, and with the help of a few friends, he might be just be able to save the day! This book will grab you from the start, whirl you around, and leave you, exhilarated, wanting more. With memorable characters, thrills, chills, love, revenge, epic battles, and more, this story has something for everyone.

hickorynut's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

This was what I expected from the last book - the final battle and wrap up from the war. While it was more what I had anticipated it still wasn't my favorite from the series as it still felt like the events should have happened sooner. Some of the big moments fell flat like the young dragon finally producing flame but his mentor not really recognizing and celebrating it. It feels as if the character development and them staying true to their own values has not been as important as it was in previous books.

elderkinhv's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

tannik03's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

justine_h's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.75

samcarlin's review against another edition

2.0

I didn't like this series as much as the Lost Years ones.

etienne02's review against another edition

2.0

Si ce n’était pas du fait qu’il en reste seulement deux, je crois que je laisserai tomber cette série. Cela n’a pratiquement plus rien à voir avec Merlin. Ce tome ci terminait le deuxième cycle, alors peut-être que le troisième, et dernier, redonnera un souffle pour la finale, mais ce livre, et ce deuxième cycle en général, ne se compare en rien au premier. Alors que je me serais attendu que la série « vieillisse » en quelque sorte avec le lecteur, au contrainte, cela semble plus enfantin que jamais, de longs dialogues répétitifs, et les fameux objets magiques ou le héro qui arrive de nulle part au bon moment… ouff ça commence à faire beaucoup. Au point où l’on ne s’inquiète plus du sort d’aucun personnage, car on sait que tout finira par s’arranger. Je recommanderai tout de même la lecture du premier cycle, mais la série aurait très bien pu, et peut-être dû s’arrêter là.