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The Tormay Trilogy #3
The Wicked Day
The third and final volume of the epic fantasy saga that began with The Hawk and His Boy, and continued with The Shadow at the Gate, The Wicked Day tells the conclusion of the story of Jute. Tracking the kidnappers of Giverny Farrow, Jute and his friends discover the Dark is on the march. Tormay teeters on the brink of war, and the duchies look to Jute as their last and best hope. But there is an ancient evil waking that even all the power of the wind cannot hope to defeat.
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First published July 10, 2011
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Christopher Bunn
33 books118 followersChristopher Bunn was born and raised in California. After serving his obligatory sentence in school, he hit the road and spent years wandering around the world. He's worked on all the continents except for Antarctica. Among other jobs, he has worked in a shoe factory in Israel, ran a post office in a UN refugee camp in Thailand, done construction in the Amazon jungle, crewed on TV documentaries and dramas in England, demolished post-hurricane structures in Hawaii, worked in an orphanage in Ethiopia, and produced kids dvds and video games in Chicago. Currently, he lives and works on a farm in California with his family. He loves to bake pie, compose music, and talk to God.
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March 20, 2017
This review applies to the whole trilogy. The individual books don't stand alone very well.
The writing is technically correct, for the most part, with only a few nitpicks. For example, the author seems confused about the difference between further and farther; he uses further in every case. He's trying to be flowery and sophisticated, with lyrical descriptions of scenes and the like. I found myself skimming a lot of that. I'm sure many readers will like it, but I get impatient with it.
Those who like nonstop fantasy action should like this story. It's a series of rising and falling hopes, with the low points lasting longer than the high. That's not my cup of tea, since I read fiction largely to get away from the depressing facts of real life. Of course, there has to be a feeling of desperation for the salvation of the plot to be effective. There's just too much here for my taste.
There's plenty of magic here, but there's no system to it; no explanation of why magic would exist. It's all tied up in a fictional theology, where magic somehow comes from the power of what amounts to demigods and demons. I prefer a magic system with some kind of rational explanation.
Also lacking is any hint of romance. Since the main character, Jute, is a teenager, it would have been possible for him to have a romantic relationship. For me, the lack of romance seriously detracts from the plot.
I'm glad I finished the trilogy, but I don't think I'll seek out further books by the author.
The writing is technically correct, for the most part, with only a few nitpicks. For example, the author seems confused about the difference between further and farther; he uses further in every case. He's trying to be flowery and sophisticated, with lyrical descriptions of scenes and the like. I found myself skimming a lot of that. I'm sure many readers will like it, but I get impatient with it.
Those who like nonstop fantasy action should like this story. It's a series of rising and falling hopes, with the low points lasting longer than the high. That's not my cup of tea, since I read fiction largely to get away from the depressing facts of real life. Of course, there has to be a feeling of desperation for the salvation of the plot to be effective. There's just too much here for my taste.
There's plenty of magic here, but there's no system to it; no explanation of why magic would exist. It's all tied up in a fictional theology, where magic somehow comes from the power of what amounts to demigods and demons. I prefer a magic system with some kind of rational explanation.
Also lacking is any hint of romance. Since the main character, Jute, is a teenager, it would have been possible for him to have a romantic relationship. For me, the lack of romance seriously detracts from the plot.
I'm glad I finished the trilogy, but I don't think I'll seek out further books by the author.
August 21, 2011
This review is for the entire trilogy.
I hope this doesn't sound snobbish, but this trilogy forever changes my mind about indie books. Up until now I've been either ho-hum or actively looked down on all the self-published Kindle books out there. In my defense, a lot of that was due to all those spam books in the Kindle store. On the other hand some was also due to the fact that I always figured that if a book was really good, someone would pick it up. Guess I was wrong!
Anyway, back to the books. This was a great installment of the standard boy meets wizard, goes on quest with band of trusty helpers, boy saves world trope in epic fantasy. When done correctly (as this one is), it will remain an oldie but a goodie.
There was a good mix of humor, magic, mystery and a few twists that I didn't see coming. In the end, not all evil was defeated and not all of the good guys got their HEA which surprised me, but made me wonder if it wasn't an opening for another book or two. I'm all for that!
Favorite Lines (All from Book #3. I tried a new quote system that failed miserably for books 1 & 2)
"though all agree that the painted caravans of the Farrow clan were never again seen trundling about the duchies of Tormay. Declan was the last of that blood."
Note: Awww. I was hoping the Farrows got their HEA. Not fair.
"They died, cursing and spitting and calling out defiance even as more and more ranks of the enemy marched over the ruins of the walls to join the fray."
Note: This part of epic fantasy stories always seems stupid to me.
"He is the fire that always burns. He was the eldest of the anbeorun."
Note: Didnt see that coming
“Your neck. Do you hear? I’ll snap it like a twig.” “Very well, my lord.” The steward managed to look both alarmed and honored at the prospect of being strangled by the Lord Captain of the Guard."
Note: Haha. Try to manage that.
Book 1 - B
Book 2 - B-
Book 3 - B+
I hope this doesn't sound snobbish, but this trilogy forever changes my mind about indie books. Up until now I've been either ho-hum or actively looked down on all the self-published Kindle books out there. In my defense, a lot of that was due to all those spam books in the Kindle store. On the other hand some was also due to the fact that I always figured that if a book was really good, someone would pick it up. Guess I was wrong!
Anyway, back to the books. This was a great installment of the standard boy meets wizard, goes on quest with band of trusty helpers, boy saves world trope in epic fantasy. When done correctly (as this one is), it will remain an oldie but a goodie.
There was a good mix of humor, magic, mystery and a few twists that I didn't see coming. In the end, not all evil was defeated and not all of the good guys got their HEA which surprised me, but made me wonder if it wasn't an opening for another book or two. I'm all for that!
Favorite Lines (All from Book #3. I tried a new quote system that failed miserably for books 1 & 2)
"though all agree that the painted caravans of the Farrow clan were never again seen trundling about the duchies of Tormay. Declan was the last of that blood."
Note: Awww. I was hoping the Farrows got their HEA. Not fair.
"They died, cursing and spitting and calling out defiance even as more and more ranks of the enemy marched over the ruins of the walls to join the fray."
Note: This part of epic fantasy stories always seems stupid to me.
"He is the fire that always burns. He was the eldest of the anbeorun."
Note: Didnt see that coming
“Your neck. Do you hear? I’ll snap it like a twig.” “Very well, my lord.” The steward managed to look both alarmed and honored at the prospect of being strangled by the Lord Captain of the Guard."
Note: Haha. Try to manage that.
Book 1 - B
Book 2 - B-
Book 3 - B+
January 20, 2012
I just finished "The Wicked Day" and when I closed the book I simply couldn't stop smiling!(altough I was supposed to be studying for an exam...) These books entered my dreams and the characters definitely conquered my heart; the scenes where like paintings constantly changing and yet firm before my eyes, a mix between William Turner's seas and skies and the restlessness of Giorgione's Tempesta. The ending was perfect, whith the just amount of sadness and hope. These are some of the best books I ever read, the kind of books you can't put down and will reread a lot of times. The Tormay trilogy is marvelous and should be published worldwide!
Note: I didn't just finish the book now but I wrote this review when I had just finished reading it :)
Note: I didn't just finish the book now but I wrote this review when I had just finished reading it :)
August 10, 2012
My full review: http://coffeecookiesandchilipeppers.b...
I do not normally review more than one book in a series at the same time. However, I feel that this trilogy reads much more like one book in three volumes and that each of the titles cannot really be treated as a stand-alone book.
Disclaimer: I was given this trilogy free by the author via a Librarything Member Giveaway, in return for an honest review.
The world building is well done and we are rarely presented with piles of exposition. There is an interesting magic system based upon the use of words of power that can be used to take control of things. I especially liked the idea of the magical wards, which had a variety of uses varying from simple alarms when a door was opened to disguising a person’s identity. We are also provided with a creation myth and a far portion of history relating the battle between the Anbeorun and the Darkness that seeks to destroy all life. Elements of this did seem a little similar to Tolkien’s creation story, as outlined in The Silmarillion, but was sufficiently different to keep me interested. One aspect of this world that I particularly liked was the interaction with animals. Some, like the Hawk, were able to speak to all humans, but mostly we saw exchanges between Levoreth and the various animals that she encountered. There was one particularly delightful scene with her helping a squirrel by asking a tree to grow a branch towards another tree so that it could gather nuts without crossing the ground and being harassed by foxes.
On the whole this was a fantasy with some elements of epic scale, such as battles and whole nations plunged into conflict. However, in the great tradition of Tolkien, it kept a firm grounding in the actions of individuals and their connection to the homes and families.
I do not normally review more than one book in a series at the same time. However, I feel that this trilogy reads much more like one book in three volumes and that each of the titles cannot really be treated as a stand-alone book.
Disclaimer: I was given this trilogy free by the author via a Librarything Member Giveaway, in return for an honest review.
The world building is well done and we are rarely presented with piles of exposition. There is an interesting magic system based upon the use of words of power that can be used to take control of things. I especially liked the idea of the magical wards, which had a variety of uses varying from simple alarms when a door was opened to disguising a person’s identity. We are also provided with a creation myth and a far portion of history relating the battle between the Anbeorun and the Darkness that seeks to destroy all life. Elements of this did seem a little similar to Tolkien’s creation story, as outlined in The Silmarillion, but was sufficiently different to keep me interested. One aspect of this world that I particularly liked was the interaction with animals. Some, like the Hawk, were able to speak to all humans, but mostly we saw exchanges between Levoreth and the various animals that she encountered. There was one particularly delightful scene with her helping a squirrel by asking a tree to grow a branch towards another tree so that it could gather nuts without crossing the ground and being harassed by foxes.
On the whole this was a fantasy with some elements of epic scale, such as battles and whole nations plunged into conflict. However, in the great tradition of Tolkien, it kept a firm grounding in the actions of individuals and their connection to the homes and families.
December 5, 2014
I won this book in a First Reads contest.
This book provides a satisfying conclusion to the Tormay trilogy. The trilogy's continuity is very good, and most of the characters that appeared in the series have a role in the conclusion. Some parts of the story are left open-ended, as the author mentions that he intends to write more books about Tormay.
The climax of the series involves a battle scene that I find to be well-written, and more interesting than battle scenes that appear in other fantasy series.
My main issue with the series is that certain characters disappear from the action for many chapters before their story continues. This causes the pacing of these characters' stories to be a lot slower than the pacing of the main story. For example, a character who last appeared halfway through "The Shadow at the Gate" does not appear again until close to the end of the "The Wicked Day."
The story has an epilogue that fills that last few chapters. The epilogue provides a lot more information for some characters than for others. However, the way that the epilogue is written allows the author to write more Tormay stories in the future without contradicting the epilogue.
This trilogy is very interesting and exciting. The characterization is interesting, and the plot is tight; nothing appears in the trilogy without being set up many chapters beforehand. I am looking forward to reading other books that Christopher Bunn will write.
This book provides a satisfying conclusion to the Tormay trilogy. The trilogy's continuity is very good, and most of the characters that appeared in the series have a role in the conclusion. Some parts of the story are left open-ended, as the author mentions that he intends to write more books about Tormay.
The climax of the series involves a battle scene that I find to be well-written, and more interesting than battle scenes that appear in other fantasy series.
My main issue with the series is that certain characters disappear from the action for many chapters before their story continues. This causes the pacing of these characters' stories to be a lot slower than the pacing of the main story. For example, a character who last appeared halfway through "The Shadow at the Gate" does not appear again until close to the end of the "The Wicked Day."
The story has an epilogue that fills that last few chapters. The epilogue provides a lot more information for some characters than for others. However, the way that the epilogue is written allows the author to write more Tormay stories in the future without contradicting the epilogue.
This trilogy is very interesting and exciting. The characterization is interesting, and the plot is tight; nothing appears in the trilogy without being set up many chapters beforehand. I am looking forward to reading other books that Christopher Bunn will write.
September 21, 2011
4 Stars
Now that I have read all 3 books of this series I have enjoyed it. It was a little long,and slow in parts. In others I wanted more. You have to read all 3 books to have the story finshed.
It's a tail about good versus evil. Light against Darkness. Magic warriors, heroes.
Their is servants of Darkness that is creeping into the land. It only destroys never creates. Their are 4 guardians to stand against darkness. Earth,fire,water and wind. The main character is Jute who becomes the wind but the power needs time for him to learn it and grow with it.
Levoreth is the earth guardian and animals are her friends.
Liss is water and she has compelled Knife to protect Jute and she will help through a pearl she gave the Knife.
Don't learn about fire till later on.
Severan is a scholar who helps Jute and protects him.
Their is a ghost who gets scared that Jute meets and follows him everywhere.
Their is a hawk that is teaching Jute he can also talk to anyone.
Their are lots of battles with one or two creature of darkness and then a major battle.
I am glad to have had the chance to read these books. I was given them in exchange for honest review.
Now that I have read all 3 books of this series I have enjoyed it. It was a little long,and slow in parts. In others I wanted more. You have to read all 3 books to have the story finshed.
It's a tail about good versus evil. Light against Darkness. Magic warriors, heroes.
Their is servants of Darkness that is creeping into the land. It only destroys never creates. Their are 4 guardians to stand against darkness. Earth,fire,water and wind. The main character is Jute who becomes the wind but the power needs time for him to learn it and grow with it.
Levoreth is the earth guardian and animals are her friends.
Liss is water and she has compelled Knife to protect Jute and she will help through a pearl she gave the Knife.
Don't learn about fire till later on.
Severan is a scholar who helps Jute and protects him.
Their is a ghost who gets scared that Jute meets and follows him everywhere.
Their is a hawk that is teaching Jute he can also talk to anyone.
Their are lots of battles with one or two creature of darkness and then a major battle.
I am glad to have had the chance to read these books. I was given them in exchange for honest review.
October 14, 2011
Jute and his friends wrap up their battle with The Dark. It was bloody and reminded me of some of the battles from LoTR (Lord of the Rings), specifically Healms Deep. I mean that in a good way. Battle scenes can be tricky. A writer needs to explain what is going on while also expressing the feelings of the characters involved. In fantasy, the writer must also take the reader to other important scenes thus shifting the perspective constantly. Bunn did an excellent job. He tapped into my inner Dungeons and Dragons big time. I can't even recall the last time I read something that accomplished that. I am a girlie girl for the most part but will crumble for a well done sword fight. Thanks Mr. Bunn!
There is no way to describe this book without spoilers. I can't even say who made it this far in the story. So I will say this -- read it. Seriously, it's excellent. I can't find a single fault that I can speak to without spoilers. Meaning there may or maynot have been some head scratching. None the less, no cliffhanger so I can only hope Mr. Bunn will take me back to this world someday as it is indeed a place I would love to visit again.
There is no way to describe this book without spoilers. I can't even say who made it this far in the story. So I will say this -- read it. Seriously, it's excellent. I can't find a single fault that I can speak to without spoilers. Meaning there may or maynot have been some head scratching. None the less, no cliffhanger so I can only hope Mr. Bunn will take me back to this world someday as it is indeed a place I would love to visit again.
June 23, 2013
The Wicked Day is a decent ending to the Tormay trilogy. To my regret, the final installment did not fulfill the high expectations I had due to some very interesting worldbuilding. There was always a hint of something very profound and intricate about the magical system, that I waited for a twist that never really came.
Apart from that, despite a constant tension and sufficient action, The Wicked Day was a bit slower than its predecessors, and suffers from a less than smooth storyline and halting character development. Jute developed very little, to my regret. Owain remained solid, but lacked a bit of depth, and the ghost became more and more annoying. Severan, one of the characters I liked most, got a late re-introducton near the end of The Wicked Day, but it was too little, too late. The saving grace was Declan, by far the most interesting character in the series, who kept developing also in the last book.
Do not get me wrong, The Wicked Day has plenty of good scenes, and a plot that keeps moving as well as the expected showdown between good and evil. It just seemed a bit rushed and missed that little extra something to make it a really good read.
Apart from that, despite a constant tension and sufficient action, The Wicked Day was a bit slower than its predecessors, and suffers from a less than smooth storyline and halting character development. Jute developed very little, to my regret. Owain remained solid, but lacked a bit of depth, and the ghost became more and more annoying. Severan, one of the characters I liked most, got a late re-introducton near the end of The Wicked Day, but it was too little, too late. The saving grace was Declan, by far the most interesting character in the series, who kept developing also in the last book.
Do not get me wrong, The Wicked Day has plenty of good scenes, and a plot that keeps moving as well as the expected showdown between good and evil. It just seemed a bit rushed and missed that little extra something to make it a really good read.
February 6, 2012
The Wicked Day by Christopher Bunn is the conclusion of the Tormay Trilogy. The book continues to follow the same cast of characters with a few stepping the importance of their roles up a bit. This book also has the final confrontation with the Dark and show Jute continuing to mature with the use of his abilities as the Wind.
As the third book in the series if you are considering this book because you enjoyed the first two then there is no reason for hesitation. Christopher stays true to the writing style that he has established for the series and that is an excellent thing. His skill with descriptive narrative is once again on display in this book. Honestly with this being the conclusion there is not a lot of info needed in a review and I really don't want to provide any kind of spoilers, so I'll say that if books one and two held your interest at all do yourself a favor and finish the trilogy. Bonus points for some fantastic cover art as well!
Review copy provided by the author.
As the third book in the series if you are considering this book because you enjoyed the first two then there is no reason for hesitation. Christopher stays true to the writing style that he has established for the series and that is an excellent thing. His skill with descriptive narrative is once again on display in this book. Honestly with this being the conclusion there is not a lot of info needed in a review and I really don't want to provide any kind of spoilers, so I'll say that if books one and two held your interest at all do yourself a favor and finish the trilogy. Bonus points for some fantastic cover art as well!
Review copy provided by the author.
December 10, 2011
Great wrap. This was a solid light vs. dark fantasy series. While it stuck with some fairly typical fantasy tropes, there were enough departures from generic story lines to keep it the pages turning. The language was smooth and the editing was great.
As with the previous two books, some of the descriptions were a little long and flowery for my taste. I love descriptions, but I personally feel they could have been pared down a little and it really would have tightened the story up. I also thought the change in narration and tone in the last chapter was a little funky, but not in a bad way.
The only thing that disappointed me, and this is really just a reflection of my personal taste and not the author or the story, but I was hoping for a more epic battle of the elements. The "big reveal" really wasn't a surprise to anyone but the characters, and I was feeling a lot of anticipation for what ended up being a big, but not epic, final battle.
This is definitely a worth while series for the price.
As with the previous two books, some of the descriptions were a little long and flowery for my taste. I love descriptions, but I personally feel they could have been pared down a little and it really would have tightened the story up. I also thought the change in narration and tone in the last chapter was a little funky, but not in a bad way.
The only thing that disappointed me, and this is really just a reflection of my personal taste and not the author or the story, but I was hoping for a more epic battle of the elements. The "big reveal" really wasn't a surprise to anyone but the characters, and I was feeling a lot of anticipation for what ended up being a big, but not epic, final battle.
This is definitely a worth while series for the price.
October 18, 2012
WOW! What a wonderful ride this book is! I am ready for more stories from this author, I would love more adventures from some of the characters in these books. I am not ready to let them go. I ended up loving Ronan's character, I loved Jute all along! This book is packed with action as the final battle begins as doesn't let you go till the end. Please Christopher write more. I really liked the comic relief of the ghost. I thought he added a lot to the story, he was annoying at times, but you got the sense he was that way in life also. The formatting and editing are excellent. You will not be disappointed in this series! I highly recommend The Tormay Trilogy!
October 12, 2013
I wanted to love this series, I really did. But the majority of the plot twists were predictable, the narrative draaaaagged, and it was hard to connect with the characters because there were too many narrative balls in the air. The resolution was pretty good, in my opinion, except for the tying up of loose ends. That was too pat and didn't include events that had been hinted at from the beginning of the series.
So. So so so so. It was clean, it was a decent read, but unfortunately it left me kind of "meh" by the end.
So. So so so so. It was clean, it was a decent read, but unfortunately it left me kind of "meh" by the end.
October 24, 2011
I wrote in an earlier comment that I would wait till I finished the whole trilogy before I wrote a review. Well, now it´s done. And I´m so taken by this story that I will only say, thank you Mr.Bunn! For sharing this story with us. No need for deep analysis here. I will bear this story in my heart and mind for as long as I live. Probabely read it again! Maybe there will be more stories from Tormay?
July 25, 2013
This was a great wrap up to the series. I'm super happy I bought the 3rd after getting the first two in at humblebundle.com. There was great plot build up, following on what was set up in book 2. This book also seemed to dive into the lives of the secondary characters more, which was nice. I love the magic system, how the elements are handled. And the political intrigue that is uncovered in this book is also well done.
November 30, 2011
only slightly dissapointed by the end... other than that i really liked this final book.
the ending felt kind of unfinished even tho the author told us what happened to eveyone. i hope we'll have more from the author... i would have liked to know what happened to the duchies that didn't help with the battles, or more of Declans story...
the ending felt kind of unfinished even tho the author told us what happened to eveyone. i hope we'll have more from the author... i would have liked to know what happened to the duchies that didn't help with the battles, or more of Declans story...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 8, 2012
Rip Roaring Ending Adventure Book. Great last book to this exciting trilogy. The author advises that this was meant as one book and you can see that as it flows from one book to the next. All three were very readable and it was a GREAT way to spend the weekend in the sun. Have yet to read anything by this author that I have not liked. Good Job!!
February 23, 2014
I did end up picking this book up, probably because I'd gotten it as part of a bundle. As with the first two books: it was interesting, well written, well paced but... it never really caught my attention. There's absolutely nothing wrong with this book except that it didn't interest me very much. Still, a lot did happen in this last book and it was nice to see everything wrapped up.
September 23, 2012
A fine finish for this easy reading trilogy.
Great themes and characters.
I just wish the ending had went where i was so hoping for it to go, but hey, you never know maybe i will get what i want if there is another book :)
Great themes and characters.
I just wish the ending had went where i was so hoping for it to go, but hey, you never know maybe i will get what i want if there is another book :)
July 31, 2015
Wonderful brain candy.
While this was not the greatest series I've ever read, it does capture your imagination and drag it through the sky on a thrilling journey. The series also has an original take on magic and the power of words.
While this was not the greatest series I've ever read, it does capture your imagination and drag it through the sky on a thrilling journey. The series also has an original take on magic and the power of words.
September 4, 2012
Enjoyed this book and the whole series. I thought the ending of the series was a bit rushed but other than that it was great.
October 5, 2012
Fantastic, amazing, very fast paced, exciting story. A good ending that tied up all the story lines. Such a great series, I loved them all.
June 27, 2013
The trilogy is all very mythological. There are no big surprises, but it's a nicely written story that unfolds well. A bit lengthy on the epilogue.
March 16, 2015
Exciting and satisfying conclusion of the Tormay Trilogy, with lots of magic and a seemingly hopeless battle against the forces of the Dark.
September 11, 2017
Quite good, if not as enjoyable as previous books.
The plot was still very clever, and the plot twists were awesome. (They're actually my favourite parts, I'll expand on this later ;)
The characters were pretty good, I love the ghost so much, and I liked and disliked all the people I was meant to (other than Gilverny really).
The ending felt a little incomplete, but it was acceptable. The writing is a fun and easy style to read, other than the fact that he does have a tendency to head hop within chapters.
Content: Creepy flipping monsters that eat people, some battle scenes. I'd recommend 13+ but I personally could've read younger, so judge for yourself really.
Series rave!!!!!
The plot twists in this series are so awesome!! You can actually work out 90% before they happen, but they're the most fun and rewarding things to work out. Most of them are slow reveal, so you'll get a couple of small hints, then they get bigger, and then they're just straight out revealed. But they are so fun to make theories and guess about!! I read it at the same time as my Mum and we had so many complicated theories!! It's so awesome! Some I worked out two book in advance, others were the chapter they happened.
Anyway, super fun. Read this series!
The plot was still very clever, and the plot twists were awesome. (They're actually my favourite parts, I'll expand on this later ;)
The characters were pretty good, I love the ghost so much, and I liked and disliked all the people I was meant to (other than Gilverny really).
The ending felt a little incomplete, but it was acceptable. The writing is a fun and easy style to read, other than the fact that he does have a tendency to head hop within chapters.
Content: Creepy flipping monsters that eat people, some battle scenes. I'd recommend 13+ but I personally could've read younger, so judge for yourself really.
Series rave!!!!!
The plot twists in this series are so awesome!! You can actually work out 90% before they happen, but they're the most fun and rewarding things to work out. Most of them are slow reveal, so you'll get a couple of small hints, then they get bigger, and then they're just straight out revealed. But they are so fun to make theories and guess about!! I read it at the same time as my Mum and we had so many complicated theories!! It's so awesome! Some I worked out two book in advance, others were the chapter they happened.
Anyway, super fun. Read this series!
June 12, 2018
Ah, you've read this far........
So I don't really need to encourage you to read the end of the story. You've already discovered how the pace and plot takes you along with our heroes and heroines in their determination to save humanity from our basest desires. You've seen the beauty of the created world and how it calls to our higher self to struggle against the dark within us. I'm sure I don't need to encourage you to look for more insight from Mr. Bunn, I know I'm going to.
So I don't really need to encourage you to read the end of the story. You've already discovered how the pace and plot takes you along with our heroes and heroines in their determination to save humanity from our basest desires. You've seen the beauty of the created world and how it calls to our higher self to struggle against the dark within us. I'm sure I don't need to encourage you to look for more insight from Mr. Bunn, I know I'm going to.
July 24, 2023
Hard read.. to much prose. Action was good but took too long. Ahhh
March 18, 2017
Felt a little rushed, but considering he wrote it for high schoolers not bad overall.
April 19, 2022
Vote: 3,50
Class: L-A3 (FP)
(final book of the Trilogy)
3,5 stars, as in "well... Good. I liked it, but..."
This is classic epic fantasy book, with a solid fantasy world and a good magical system. Nothing exactly original (the mythology of the world is similar to Tolkien's) but the story is well told and the characters are well built.
However it never rise to be really epic: the battles seem only not so good imitations of epic battles read elsewhere, many characters are meant to be epic heroes but they just aren't, and the same is true for the evil ones.
And not all the loose ends are tied up even while sometimes are tied up things that are not loose...
I'm not even sure why I feel this way but so it is: a good book but not a great one by a long way.
Class: L-A3 (FP)
(final book of the Trilogy)
3,5 stars, as in "well... Good. I liked it, but..."
This is classic epic fantasy book, with a solid fantasy world and a good magical system. Nothing exactly original (the mythology of the world is similar to Tolkien's) but the story is well told and the characters are well built.
However it never rise to be really epic: the battles seem only not so good imitations of epic battles read elsewhere, many characters are meant to be epic heroes but they just aren't, and the same is true for the evil ones.
And not all the loose ends are tied up even while sometimes are tied up things that are not loose...
I'm not even sure why I feel this way but so it is: a good book but not a great one by a long way.
November 14, 2013
I enjoyed the trilogy, but I feel like the story could have been much better, especially considering the interesting magic system that initially hooked me in the first few pages of the story. Levoreth's battle with the shadowhounds had so much potential, but Jute's story doesn't explore those depths. The big mystery for the characters is pretty transparent early on, even from the previous books.
October 16, 2014
Beyond bad
Meant to be YA, coming of age etc etc? ridiculous farcial dialogue, one dimensional characters, what more can you ask for? Even for free it took months and extreme boredom coupled with nothing new to read before I could even skim through this. my pre teener grands wouldnt/ couldnt finish. avoid
Meant to be YA, coming of age etc etc? ridiculous farcial dialogue, one dimensional characters, what more can you ask for? Even for free it took months and extreme boredom coupled with nothing new to read before I could even skim through this. my pre teener grands wouldnt/ couldnt finish. avoid
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