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The Frey Saga #3
Rise of the Seven
Memories and magic recovered, Frey is restored to the throne. But as she works to regain control of the North, a small silver dagger nearly brings her end. She raises the Seven of her guard and proves her abilities in order to secure her position. But another attempt on her life, from what appears to be fey, reveals not all are pleased with her return. If she could only figure out the force behind the attacks, she might be able to relax enough to decide what to do about her other problem... Chevelle.
234 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2012
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Melissa Wright
57 books1,527 followersMelissa is the author of more than a dozen YA and fantasy novels including The Frey Saga and Between Ink and Shadows. When not writing she can generally be found talking with an author friend about a book, painting something from a book, or tucked between headphones listening to a book. It’s kind of a theme. She loves reasonable heroines in unreasonable situations, noble--if brooding--heroes, slow burn and sweet kisses, a lot of havoc, and a little magic. Stay updated on works in progress at Instagram. Contact her through the web at www.melissa-wright.com
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January 9, 2016
Confusing
The story was very good and is the only reason I read this third installment. After spending the second book watching Freya pass out or take naps ever third paragraph, I had high hopes that Rise of the Seven would take me back to the bigger story. The action was great but I spent a good deal of time trying to understand all of the 'knowing looks' being shared with zero context clues.
This book felt more like a very early draft that was intended to get the main ideas down. It is lacking all of the rich detail that would allow me to be there with the characters.
The story was very good and is the only reason I read this third installment. After spending the second book watching Freya pass out or take naps ever third paragraph, I had high hopes that Rise of the Seven would take me back to the bigger story. The action was great but I spent a good deal of time trying to understand all of the 'knowing looks' being shared with zero context clues.
This book felt more like a very early draft that was intended to get the main ideas down. It is lacking all of the rich detail that would allow me to be there with the characters.
March 15, 2025
I read through the first three books in one go. It was quite captivating. I'm really glad I read them.
November 2, 2017
2017 Review:
Rise of the Seven is just as epic, just as bombastic and just as kick ass as you want it to be. Melissa Wright brings the best elements of Frey and Pieces of Eight, while bringing something new and unexpected at every turn. When you think everyone's safe, another danger appears for Frey and her team of Elf Avengers to overcome. With Frey's memories returned, the strength of her past mixed with the humility of her most recent adventures, she is an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Lord Asher's manipulations in her life continue despite the Seven's attempts to stop them and bring peace to the North. With the welcome addition of Veil and the Fey, in a very Goblin King entrance, both Dark and Light Elves are thrown into chaos. Will Frey uphold her bargain with the Fey Prince or will it be open war? Destruction and death surround all sides of the conflict, the likes of which may ravage the land and ridding the world of magic forever.
2012 Review:
At last, Wright’s much anticipated final installment in her Frey trilogy has arrived with a bang. RoTS shines in plentiful, often garish colors, pairing the grit with the gumption of a fully matured kick-butt heroine. One of the things I admired most while reading this was the added depth of Freya’s character. With a return of her memories at last, the character is given several new dimensions that all flow seamlessly together. The pages turn like a well-oiled machine, now that we have come to know the company so well, allowing for even more action. The addition of fey to this world was a delightful surprise and only added to the broad spectrum of the world Wright has created. Magic abounds with intrigue and at the heart of the novel is Chevelle’s unwavering love for Freya and their long history together. And in the end, all loose ends are tied and wrapped in a rocking package that you’ll want to pull apart and read over and again.
Rise of the Seven is just as epic, just as bombastic and just as kick ass as you want it to be. Melissa Wright brings the best elements of Frey and Pieces of Eight, while bringing something new and unexpected at every turn. When you think everyone's safe, another danger appears for Frey and her team of Elf Avengers to overcome. With Frey's memories returned, the strength of her past mixed with the humility of her most recent adventures, she is an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Lord Asher's manipulations in her life continue despite the Seven's attempts to stop them and bring peace to the North. With the welcome addition of Veil and the Fey, in a very Goblin King entrance, both Dark and Light Elves are thrown into chaos. Will Frey uphold her bargain with the Fey Prince or will it be open war? Destruction and death surround all sides of the conflict, the likes of which may ravage the land and ridding the world of magic forever.
2012 Review:
At last, Wright’s much anticipated final installment in her Frey trilogy has arrived with a bang. RoTS shines in plentiful, often garish colors, pairing the grit with the gumption of a fully matured kick-butt heroine. One of the things I admired most while reading this was the added depth of Freya’s character. With a return of her memories at last, the character is given several new dimensions that all flow seamlessly together. The pages turn like a well-oiled machine, now that we have come to know the company so well, allowing for even more action. The addition of fey to this world was a delightful surprise and only added to the broad spectrum of the world Wright has created. Magic abounds with intrigue and at the heart of the novel is Chevelle’s unwavering love for Freya and their long history together. And in the end, all loose ends are tied and wrapped in a rocking package that you’ll want to pull apart and read over and again.
July 19, 2017
I'm actually really surprised so many people have given this book series a good review. I found so many parts of the first 3 books frustrating and annoying as well as the writing style being sloppy which is why I was glad I got the first book free. Unfortunately lol I'm the type of person that once I start a book series I have to see it through to the end to know exactly how things ended. Not impressed with the series at all although I find the concept really interesting. Very little sense is made even tho ....
SPOILER
Frey and Chevelle finally get together together 💕 which I had waited for. Didn't understand at all why he was so cold and nasty to her for so much of their journey. If you truly love someone failed memory or not you don't 1 hold their lack of memory against them and 2 stop having emotional reactions to them. He kept getting ticked off because he was emotional towards someone that wasn't really her .... but it WAS her and why couldn't he love her regardless? Being warm and loving towards her wouldn't have made her have any weird memory faints (which was so annoying to have a heroine that faints over every little thing) and would have just been a new love blossoming for her.
I also hate when she regains her powers I'm not impressed at all with them and she's still crazy weak like 🙄. Just so disappointed in the whole thing.
SPOILER
Frey and Chevelle finally get together together 💕 which I had waited for. Didn't understand at all why he was so cold and nasty to her for so much of their journey. If you truly love someone failed memory or not you don't 1 hold their lack of memory against them and 2 stop having emotional reactions to them. He kept getting ticked off because he was emotional towards someone that wasn't really her .... but it WAS her and why couldn't he love her regardless? Being warm and loving towards her wouldn't have made her have any weird memory faints (which was so annoying to have a heroine that faints over every little thing) and would have just been a new love blossoming for her.
I also hate when she regains her powers I'm not impressed at all with them and she's still crazy weak like 🙄. Just so disappointed in the whole thing.
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October 9, 2017
So, I guess this was a step up from the last book when all you had to look forward to was Freya passing out most of the time. After Freya gets her memory back though they would talk about people and give knowing looks like we were supposed to know who and what they were. This felt like a really rough first draft of a book.
August 23, 2017
I feel like I have either lost my ability to read a book and retain the story or this book left out so much detail that the story made almost no sense. Redundant scenes made me feel like I had missed something, only to find out it wasn't there. Ugg. I'm done with this series.
February 15, 2020
What the fuck is ever going on in these books, I don't know.
April 13, 2023
"I couldn’t say I wasn’t slightly disappointed when I got my memory back." Me too, Frey, me too.
The ending of Pieces of Eight (Book #2) felt so rushed, and the opening line of Rise of the Seven echoed my own thoughts as I finished the former... and I was glad that the start of the third book in the saga actually started out well.
My relief was short-lived, and as I dragged myself through the pages of this third installment, I wasn't even sure I'd make it to the end. Some of it was OK, and I wouldn't say it was badly written, I just didn't enjoy it.
There are further books in Melissa Wright's The Frey Saga series, but I don't know if I will bother to read on, if I'm honest. There was so much potential for this saga to be one I fell in love with as I have other fanatsy series, but I just haven't.
The ending of Pieces of Eight (Book #2) felt so rushed, and the opening line of Rise of the Seven echoed my own thoughts as I finished the former... and I was glad that the start of the third book in the saga actually started out well.
My relief was short-lived, and as I dragged myself through the pages of this third installment, I wasn't even sure I'd make it to the end. Some of it was OK, and I wouldn't say it was badly written, I just didn't enjoy it.
There are further books in Melissa Wright's The Frey Saga series, but I don't know if I will bother to read on, if I'm honest. There was so much potential for this saga to be one I fell in love with as I have other fanatsy series, but I just haven't.
January 21, 2019
This one wasn't bad although we are still having to deal with certain unfamiliar storylines as well as to be introduced to characters that seem to suddenly have names where none existed before. Frey, it seems, has gone from one extreme to another; no power to too much. It looks like the bumbling abilities are still there as well. Just read through the "Banquet" segment to check out her lack of control. Her dealings with the fey and their master seem to also have a previously unfamiliar tone although many writers come up with "never make a bargain with a fairy" for most of the same reasons documented here.
Having made it this far, I guess I'll try to finish this out but I'm guessing we'll simply be switching out one enemy for another. Have to see.
Having made it this far, I guess I'll try to finish this out but I'm guessing we'll simply be switching out one enemy for another. Have to see.
December 16, 2020
Memories and magic recovered, Frey is restored to the throne. But as she works to regain control of the North, a small silver dagger nearly brings her end. She raises the Seven of her guard and proves her abilities in order to secure her position. But another attempt on her life, from what appears to be fey, reveals not all are pleased with her return. If she could only figure out the force behind the attacks, she might be able to relax enough to decide what to do about her other problem... Chevelle.
May 13, 2019
This book was full of action, and the love connection was nice when Frey found out she was bonded. At first, I had trouble picturing the characters in my mind, but then I looked on the Internet for pictures of elves and fairies and other such creatures. That helped me imagine what they all looked like. It was actually hard to put the book down. The transition between this book & the previous one was seamless. Great grammar & spelling.
March 16, 2023
At this point I'm convinced the author just doesn't know how to write strong female characters. Even with the return of Frey's memories, her character is still constantly doubting herself and current and past decisions. The book itself wasn't bad, though a bit more fighting scenes than I needed. Didn't have enough intrigue with the mysteries at hand. But, tied the series up with a nice bow without over explaining everything
July 15, 2017
Freya Becomes Freya
The doubts are gone the Lord of the North is herself. The battles hard, but our heroine was born to lead. Alliances forged, enemies vanquished. Now, Elfreyda, Lord of the North, stands tall in victory, with Chevelle by her side. Well done! Looking forward to the next installment!
The doubts are gone the Lord of the North is herself. The battles hard, but our heroine was born to lead. Alliances forged, enemies vanquished. Now, Elfreyda, Lord of the North, stands tall in victory, with Chevelle by her side. Well done! Looking forward to the next installment!
April 7, 2023
Book 3 in the Frey saga
An epic young adult fantasy filled with magic and vengeance. Wonderfully written with strong characters and detailed world building.
Frey is still growing into the position she finds herself while being under constant attack in her attempt to bring about a balance of power.
"Nothing as it seems."
An epic young adult fantasy filled with magic and vengeance. Wonderfully written with strong characters and detailed world building.
Frey is still growing into the position she finds herself while being under constant attack in her attempt to bring about a balance of power.
"Nothing as it seems."
May 13, 2017
Fantastic
Would definitely recommend this but only after reading the first 2 or it won't make a whole lot of sense. The book is pacey and fun to read, and I couldn't put it down! Fantastic!
Would definitely recommend this but only after reading the first 2 or it won't make a whole lot of sense. The book is pacey and fun to read, and I couldn't put it down! Fantastic!
August 24, 2017
Super confused
A startling lack of continuity. I found myself being lost more often than not... This series needs more editors. I'm done, I won't being reading anymore about these static characters.
A startling lack of continuity. I found myself being lost more often than not... This series needs more editors. I'm done, I won't being reading anymore about these static characters.
August 29, 2018
What a book!
I have enjoyed all these books. This one seems to be a bit more complete. Characters, storylines all filled out more. Thanks Ms. Wright. I will enjoy the next in the series for sure.
I have enjoyed all these books. This one seems to be a bit more complete. Characters, storylines all filled out more. Thanks Ms. Wright. I will enjoy the next in the series for sure.
December 9, 2018
Every book gets better
Great storyline, explains more of the sustaining power of Melissa Wright as an author. You definitely need to read these books in the order written. Be assured that convoluted as first, and second books are, the third one explains very nicely.
Great storyline, explains more of the sustaining power of Melissa Wright as an author. You definitely need to read these books in the order written. Be assured that convoluted as first, and second books are, the third one explains very nicely.
September 25, 2020
This book is one of the best I believe. It connected more and showed more history. The final battle was amazing and to know the wolves were the elders the entire time was shocking. I can't wait to read the fourth book.
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May 28, 2021
It was worth reading the first two books in this series to get to this one. Castle politics, dealings with the fey, more fall-out from Asher’s past dealings. It was a fun read snd I’m quite looking forward to the next book.
January 10, 2017
happy my prediction was off
I'm glad the story has come to this point. i can not wait to read more and I am in major love with the characters and plot
I'm glad the story has come to this point. i can not wait to read more and I am in major love with the characters and plot
June 11, 2018
Explained a lot
Finally some definitive answers and the fog clears. Still not a fan but answers were too long in coming. Still not engaged.
Finally some definitive answers and the fog clears. Still not a fan but answers were too long in coming. Still not engaged.
August 17, 2018
Great book
I am really starting to enjoy this series. Fun characters, great plot, and good writing make for a enjoyable book.
I am really starting to enjoy this series. Fun characters, great plot, and good writing make for a enjoyable book.
October 2, 2018
The story is very good but also very confusing!!!! I’m not buying and reading the third part.
March 8, 2019
Another great installment in the Freya Saga. As she gains control over the Northern Realm, Frey and her Seven must fight to prove herdelf and maintain control... but to what end?
October 11, 2019
This book just didn’t have the same...urgency??...as the last two?? I’m not sure, it just wasn’t as good to me as the last two were, just didn’t have the same draw to it.
October 19, 2019
Very good reading spill binding can t put it down it down looking for the next book
This is a very good set of books 1 2 & book 3 was good hope book 4 is the same
This is a very good set of books 1 2 & book 3 was good hope book 4 is the same
May 30, 2020
The story continues! Keep reading.
October 19, 2023
Love, love, LOVE this series!!!!
January 23, 2025
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
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