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Legon
Legon Restoration
Two thousand years have passed since the War of Generations came to a standstill. Since then, tension has risen, kingdoms have fallen and the land is at a crossroad. House Evindass, along with the rest of the Pawdin Empire, is in a life-and-death struggle to free the land and themselves from the Iumenta. Now, in the last book of the Legon series, everything will come to a head. Who will stand triumphant? The Elves or the Iumenta…
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2012
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About the author
Nicholas Taylor
10 books180 followersNicholas Taylor is a fantasy and science fiction author. He was born in 1981 in Denver, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and family. Nicholas was an imaginative child who enjoyed writing stories and daydreaming about new worlds and places from a young age.
In his twenties, Nicholas rekindled a love for reading and consuming fantasy and science fiction. The culmination was his decision to write a novel in the winter of 2007. That first novel was Legon Awakening, which ran as a weekly podcast and was later released in print, digital, and audio editions that thousands have enjoyed.
Nicholas enjoys writing fiction that pulls readers into immersive worlds with likable and relatable characters. He strives to draw the reader into the scene with the characters, allowing them to explore magical realms or distant planets.
In his twenties, Nicholas rekindled a love for reading and consuming fantasy and science fiction. The culmination was his decision to write a novel in the winter of 2007. That first novel was Legon Awakening, which ran as a weekly podcast and was later released in print, digital, and audio editions that thousands have enjoyed.
Nicholas enjoys writing fiction that pulls readers into immersive worlds with likable and relatable characters. He strives to draw the reader into the scene with the characters, allowing them to explore magical realms or distant planets.
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April 6, 2013
I started with much enthusiasm because of the way Legon Ascension abruptly ends. Right after the start, I was disappointed. The incredible drama twist I thought was amazing, became lame and predictable.
The book is slow, slower than the other ones, with some fast forward moments on the chapters. I hated that you see everyone's point of view... except from the antagonists. You NEVER know what the Iumenta are planning, how do they take their losses, I mean, the characters in the book always win, how is it that you cant portray the anger on the other side, or something?
spoiler alert - The treason that you suspect to be a major issue adding to the drama is solved in TWO LINES. Literally. the traitor is NEVER discovered, even after the end of the book. THAT WAS BEYOND ANNOYING. It does not make justice to characters that appear to be very important throughout the series, say, Arkin.
The end of the book was also boring. Too much attention to the procedures and the war, nothing from the other side, its like the bad guys simply lose and thats it.
Nothing about the one who plotted so much destruction, no revenge, no drama,no justice, no nothing. The end is BLAH. PLAIN AND INCONSEQUENTIAL.
I struggled with the first book (Its too much like ERAGON, by Christopher Paolini), gave it an opportunity with the second one, and felt totally discouraged with the final one. Do I recommend it? Yeah, but don't expect a lot. Its not that good. Specially if you are a Fantasy/Fiction compulsive reader like I am.
I hope this review helps readers. As the author states on his website, he doesn't read reviews, but I wish future readers keep this in mind before feeling like I did. Book 1 good, Book 2 a little better, Book 3... No comments.
The book is slow, slower than the other ones, with some fast forward moments on the chapters. I hated that you see everyone's point of view... except from the antagonists. You NEVER know what the Iumenta are planning, how do they take their losses, I mean, the characters in the book always win, how is it that you cant portray the anger on the other side, or something?
spoiler alert - The treason that you suspect to be a major issue adding to the drama is solved in TWO LINES. Literally. the traitor is NEVER discovered, even after the end of the book. THAT WAS BEYOND ANNOYING. It does not make justice to characters that appear to be very important throughout the series, say, Arkin.
The end of the book was also boring. Too much attention to the procedures and the war, nothing from the other side, its like the bad guys simply lose and thats it.
Nothing about the one who plotted so much destruction, no revenge, no drama,no justice, no nothing. The end is BLAH. PLAIN AND INCONSEQUENTIAL.
I struggled with the first book (Its too much like ERAGON, by Christopher Paolini), gave it an opportunity with the second one, and felt totally discouraged with the final one. Do I recommend it? Yeah, but don't expect a lot. Its not that good. Specially if you are a Fantasy/Fiction compulsive reader like I am.
I hope this review helps readers. As the author states on his website, he doesn't read reviews, but I wish future readers keep this in mind before feeling like I did. Book 1 good, Book 2 a little better, Book 3... No comments.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 23, 2012
Ok this review is for the whole series.
The Bad:
1. This has to be said, the grammar and spelling really need to be checked more closely. In all three books there are glaring errors, for example, in the third book i really don't think the Iumenta are sending "caring" troops in to battle. They weren't bad enough to make me stop reading but they definitely detracted from what is a brilliant story.
2. Far to much detailing clothes and boats and colours, stuff that really didn't matter so much. It felt a little bit like padding.
3. I couldn't get my head around the "world", they were in Salmont then Salkay then Seeon, there was no scale of reference because the chapters would "jump" not necessarily a bad thing but made it difficult to imagine their journies.
The Good:
1. Ok first and foremost. The story is brilliant, it was engaging, action packed with enough twists to keep it interesting. The plot was well thought out and followed a logical path. Something that is, unfortunately, not all that common in self published fantasy novels lately.
2. The characters were strong, easy to get behind and reasonably believable.
3. I liked that the elves/iumenta/human split, great way to set the foundations of a fantasy world.
All in all this is a brilliant trilogy, very Eragonesque, it is thoroughly enjoyable if a little cliched. You will not be sorry if you read this series.
Would i recommend this book? Yes, without a moments hesitation.
The Bad:
1. This has to be said, the grammar and spelling really need to be checked more closely. In all three books there are glaring errors, for example, in the third book i really don't think the Iumenta are sending "caring" troops in to battle. They weren't bad enough to make me stop reading but they definitely detracted from what is a brilliant story.
2. Far to much detailing clothes and boats and colours, stuff that really didn't matter so much. It felt a little bit like padding.
3. I couldn't get my head around the "world", they were in Salmont then Salkay then Seeon, there was no scale of reference because the chapters would "jump" not necessarily a bad thing but made it difficult to imagine their journies.
The Good:
1. Ok first and foremost. The story is brilliant, it was engaging, action packed with enough twists to keep it interesting. The plot was well thought out and followed a logical path. Something that is, unfortunately, not all that common in self published fantasy novels lately.
2. The characters were strong, easy to get behind and reasonably believable.
3. I liked that the elves/iumenta/human split, great way to set the foundations of a fantasy world.
All in all this is a brilliant trilogy, very Eragonesque, it is thoroughly enjoyable if a little cliched. You will not be sorry if you read this series.
Would i recommend this book? Yes, without a moments hesitation.
April 26, 2012
The story was good. However the writing was a major let-down and the editing on this edition was horrendous. The only reason I kept reading was to finish the story, but then the author ended it with several plot-lines either poorly resolved or not really resolved at all. I want to give this a higher rating because of the potential the story had, but due to what was done to it I can't recommend the trilogy as a whole, much less this specific book.
August 9, 2012
Typos can be distracting at times, but overall good story line. Nice ending to the trilogy.
Favorite quotes from the book:
"I'm your wife. In what way does that obligate me to be supportive? My job is to tell you when you screw up."
"He was young, trying to help, he had no wife or children and in a way that made it sadder because his was a life un-lived."
Favorite quotes from the book:
"I'm your wife. In what way does that obligate me to be supportive? My job is to tell you when you screw up."
"He was young, trying to help, he had no wife or children and in a way that made it sadder because his was a life un-lived."
January 28, 2024
The book had a good storyline, it was interesting. But concerned about loose ends, or things left wide open. If arc was main key character, why did he fall in the simple trap? All the intelligence and top flight fighting skill and he gets off'd by a loser? And why didn't the writer finish that storyline? It was like it never happened? Odd.unless there's a another book she's adding to the series, if so then I understand why, if not it was a weird open plot hole. Just odd to see two old school guys get taken in as if they're newbie's. I didn't buy it. I enjoyed it till the end and was disappointed. Because of this open storyline. When it ended I was annoyed and disappointed. And the continues same old storyline got old real quick. Kidnapping people, in cages, breeding etc. it got boring
April 11, 2025
This was the 3rd book in this series. I enjoyed the first 2 books. Being someone new to this genre, I am not the best reference if it's original or not. I only know I have enjoyed the storyline and reading about new adventures that include elves, humans, and dragons. I was entertained, and that's all I really need from a book like this.
Recommended 👍
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Recommended 👍
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March 21, 2017
Could not put this set of three books down really good reading
Really good reading enjoyed theses three books you get involved in the story and feel that you are with the heroes all the way
Really good reading enjoyed theses three books you get involved in the story and feel that you are with the heroes all the way
January 14, 2019
I enjoyed this final chapter in the Legon series. The series got better with each book. A few things remain unfinished for me, but overall it was an be emotionally thrilling ending to a very very good series.
August 13, 2012
Except for the ending I really enjoyed the plot of this book, but I thought the editing was awful.
Editing first -> Taylor needs an editor ASAP because, as every student should learn in school, you should always spell check but spell check alone will not solve all your problems. Some examples include "waste" instead of "waist" and "worriers" instead of "warriors". There were also of course the more run of the mill errors such as leaving out words.
The plot -> The action and events of this book exceeded expectations until the end. The end felt rushed and unfinished.
Overall -> Four stars for a very good story.
Editing first -> Taylor needs an editor ASAP because, as every student should learn in school, you should always spell check but spell check alone will not solve all your problems. Some examples include "waste" instead of "waist" and "worriers" instead of "warriors". There were also of course the more run of the mill errors such as leaving out words.
The plot -> The action and events of this book exceeded expectations until the end. The end felt rushed and unfinished.
Overall -> Four stars for a very good story.
October 22, 2014
Despite the terrible editing (and at times, the awkward writing), the story was brilliant, the characters strong, loveable and believable. This world split between Humans, Elves and Iumenta was an original one. The dragons were what we expect dragons to be (strong, hard to kill, full of magic, and wise...most of the time). One thing though : the "jump" thing reminded me too much of Anne McCaffrey's Pern dragons. But then dragons are the same everywhere, aren't they ? ;)
I'm just wondering why the author introduced the character Neelya (unless he plans to write a sequel in which she will have a big role to play).
All in all, a good read and a satisfying ending.
I'm just wondering why the author introduced the character Neelya (unless he plans to write a sequel in which she will have a big role to play).
All in all, a good read and a satisfying ending.
May 17, 2012
This book disappointed me. I thought the first two of the trilogy were much better. This book felt like it was more of just telling how everything happens and felt stagnant. There were good parts of course; however I felt there was no climax or focus on "the final battle". The ending was most unimpressive and before you know it you're in the epilogue. It was "wrapped up" too quickly and the author did not resolve the Stacy drama, which infuriated me!
August 18, 2015
I think that the author missed an opportunity in both the second and the third book to give Keither a more important role. I was disappointed by how much foolishness the characters engaged in in terms of behaving unwise, and also disappointed with giving leg on so much credit for everything rather than having other people make various decisions and advancements
however, I do hope there will be a sequel from the series which it looks like there could be!
however, I do hope there will be a sequel from the series which it looks like there could be!
January 15, 2014
Third in Nicholas Taylor’s trilogy. The grammar in this outing is somewhat improved. Recommended for those who have read the first two books in the series. Book three builds steadily to the war foreshadowed in Book two. Magical creatures wage war in nightmarish ways. The grusome descriptions make this a book not suitable for children. It is no fairy tale.
July 2, 2012
Although there are problems with grammatical errors, the story was great and I had to read all three to find out what happened. Character development was good. All in all, a great first start for a new author.
March 13, 2012
I'm not sure how to feel about the ending, mostly because it's the end to the series. However, overall it was a good book.
March 29, 2012
Sometimes There are too many words. Then again the parts that I found dragging someone else might call the best parts. All together I loved the trilogy. I just found myself skimming paragraphs.
April 16, 2012
Best written of the series, still too many errors, but overall not bad. Great story, wish a couple of the story lines had been wrapped up. Ending does leave an opening for a sequel series
August 13, 2013
Enjoyed every word. Great writer.
May 20, 2017
Absolutely loved this series. Definitely recommend. Fabulous ending to the series.
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