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A review by mary_soon_lee
Cast in Secret by Michelle Sagara
4.0
This is the third novel in the fantasy series The Chronicles of Elantra. I enjoyed it very much. I continue to love the main character, Kaylin, along with several of the supporting cast. The book picks up soon after book two. Once again, less time than usual is spent recapitulating events from earlier in the series. I like this choice, though it might confuse a reader who began the series late.
The series is proving to be exactly what I was looking for -- an extended fantasy saga with very likable core characters who help each other. The magic and worldbuilding are intriguing, the stakes high, the characters best of all. Certain plot elements are very dark, but the found family themes soften the overall feel of the books.
In this third book -- spoilers ahead -- Onward to book four!
Four out of five deaf stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
The series is proving to be exactly what I was looking for -- an extended fantasy saga with very likable core characters who help each other. The magic and worldbuilding are intriguing, the stakes high, the characters best of all. Certain plot elements are very dark, but the found family themes soften the overall feel of the books.
In this third book -- spoilers ahead --
Spoiler
Kaylin is thrust amid two groups that she dislikes, the Tha'alani and the Oracles, and comes to understand both better. There's an abundance of compassion for characters major and minor, from a dragon skeleton to elemental fire.Four out of five deaf stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).