Imprisoned by the demons of The Bleak, two lost druids fight to survive while Munro pushes himself to the brink to find them. In his search, he discovers a mysterious gate even the oldest and wisest of the Otherworld fear.
The Halls of Mists are in ruin, and people scheme, grasping at power as a new kingdom emerges and an ancient one reappears. Tragedy pits druid against queen, testing friendship, loyalty, and love once more.
Who will survive and who will be lost forever as desperation drives some to unthinkable ends?
Normalmente me ha tocado ver que el libro final de una saga no es bueno. No nos deja conformes, no responde nuestras dudas, o no llega al nivel de los anteriores. Bueno, este no es el caso. La serie comenzó de menos a más.
Tras el final del libro anterior, sabemos que el mentado Sr. del Cielo no tiene buenas intenciones. a eso se suma la desaparicion de los que van a América. Munro va tras ellos, y deja de lado la reconstrucción de Las Brumas. Pero por suerte Aaron está alli, y cuando de nuevo hay problemas en el reino, me da gusto ver que todos cooperan a excepcion del idiota de Rory (que extrañamente se ve más aniñado que antes)
Lo que me encantó hay ¡fae marinos!
Acerca de la serie completa:
Un mundo donde conviven en otra realidad los fae, que han estado en una guerra civil por siglos, en que hay desconfianza entre reinos, y donde llega Munro, este policia 'humano' más bien cuadrado cuyo mundo en blanco y negro va cambiando, para empezar el hecho de que él no es tan humano como creia sino que es un druida. Una raza que los fae pensaban extinta, de que sólo hay leyendas algo oscuras.
La persecución de Eilidh. la fae fugitiva, por sus dones diferentes al resto lleva a descubrir una historia antigua donde se descubre que ella no es tan única, y que es el temor lo que ha exiliado a casi la mitad de su raza de los reinos fae. Pero ellos como raza se estan extinguiendo, cada vez hay menos de ellos.
Me molestó mucho lo de Eilidh y las cosas de corte, separándose de Munro, pero al final todo quedó bien.
El descubrimiento de Munro de que hay otros druidas en el mundo, y que otros fae lo saben lleva a otras aventuras y desventuras, que terminan en drama y tragedia. No la menor de ellos la de uno de los personajes más controversiales: Flunarach. No me gustó para nada su historia, la niña que como toda niña caprichosa queria todo lo que queria de inmediato, y recibe a cambio más de lo que pensaba. Una maldición para mi. Toda su relación con Rory es horible, y más de una vez estuve a punto de tirar el libro contra la muralla. Pero la autora entendia lo que estaba haciendo, lo que estaba preparando habilmente, y quedé muy contenta con el resultado.
Me encantó lo de Aaron, y lo Douglas, y lo de Lisle.
Un final bien pensado, aunque quedaron personajes que dan para hacer un spin-off en algún momento. Como Sheng yendo al reino marino :)
This is going to be a short review, as I find it hard to review final books in a series without giving too much away!
This was the perfect ending to an amazing 6 book series! All the fae, druids and half-breeds really come into their own in this novel. All the characters are featured and all their stories get advanced in a masterful way. The characters were unique, interesting and very real through this book and the setting as always is amazing! Even when things became a bit ‘strange’ the story kept its head and made perfect sense!
The story flowed seamlessly as always, with just the right hint of intrigue, mystery, great relationships and love!
Can I say I want to see more books in this series?! Perhaps a book about Jago and Maiya!
Favorite Quote:
‘I come before you humbly, citizens of the Otherworld, and swear with my blood to serve you, to act with justice and mercy, to remember always that my life belongs to my kingdom, from this day until the last of all days, in this realm and beyond.’
This was an amazing finish to one of my all-time favorite series. As I approached the end of the book, I could not see how Ms. Drummond was going to wind this up, I was prepared to be disappointed......and I was totally wrong. It was satisfying, made me cry just a little and felt just right. Excellent book, excellent series.
What a great series. A little slow at times but the world! My only complaint is that I really didn't have a "favorite" female character other than Maiya (can you even count her?) I'm sad to see the series end but I actually really loved how she wrapped everything up. Normally I mourn over a series end for days but I'm surprisingly satisfied.
This is the final book of the series, but it seems that there could be room for the story to take off in other directions. I'll be watching this author and checking out her other books!
First Impressions: The cover wasn't that great. It was just pretty basic. I have to say I had higher expectations for this book, more so than the previous books.
Book Bit: This story was mostly told from Munro's POV. We had slight POV's from Lisele and Rory as well. A few months have passed since the ending of Elder Druids, and Huck and Demi are still lost. Munro, along with a few Fae, head to America and try to find the couple. Along the way he finds a mysterious Gateway with Runes he has never seen before. Curious, after making his way home, Munro contracts Rory and the newest Druid, to go seek help from the first Druid. After finding him, he sends them on a mission of his own: find the lost cup, and he agreed to help with the gateway. If they can find the cup, he will also restore Rory and Flur's bond. The Druid's Kingdom is almost complete, but they still have to cast their votes on who they want to sit on the Throne. Huck and Demi are running out of time and Munro still has no idea on how to find them. He must decide if he will risk the children's life in order to find them.
Rating: I would give this one a 3. Like the rest of the series, it wasn't a bad book. It did keep me entertained, but it didn't rock my world. The story line was very confusing. Towards the end of the book, I honestly had no idea what was happening. Again, all though it was confusing, I was able to pretty much follow what was happening. I just didn't fully understand HOW it was happening. It could have been explained a lot better, or it could have go into more depth. (Which probably would have confused my dumbass even more.) The entire series was a bit confusing, but the over all story lines were nice. They weren't the strongest I've read, also not the weakest, kind of just down the middle. It was a bit generic in some aspects.. okay, in a lot of aspects. Some of the characters were a bit one dimensional. Some of them, I absolutely could not stand... but at least it's an emotion.
*****SPOILERS*****
I am so freaking confused by this book. The children age, somewhat like Flur did, but then they are able to go back into their baby bodies. It's so fucking weird, and i don't understand it at all. The entire ending made absolutely no sense to me whatsoever. Don't misunderstand, I got what happened, I'm just confused on how it actually happened. It was almost as if she didn't pay attention to the Druid/Fae powers she created in the beginning of the series. They were just all over the place in the ending. Oh well.
One more final rant about Flur and Rory. Omg, I don't think two characters have ever annoyed more more than the two of them. Like, I literally had moments when I rolled my eyes. Rory was going to sell Flur. Okay, I get everything she's done in the past, but I don't understand how he would agree to sell her. He hates her, he loves her. He wants to murder her, he wants to rip her clothes off. It's just disgusting. They agree to sever their forced bond, and she agrees to stay in the lost Queendom. I understand she's really more like twelve in her decision making, but how can she not see the potential evil in him? Is she really that fucking ignorant. That's besides the point, who really cares? Rory on the other hand is an entire new level of stupid. Fueled by nothing but his arrogance and his jealously, he sneaks into the Undersea Fae's Queendom. To STEAL. How in gods green earth did he ever think he would get away with that? Honest to god. I knew from the moment he hatched the plan it was going to end badly, I don't think there was even a possibility of his plan working. I swear to god, if they had named him as the King I would have shattered my Kindle. Obviously, it was pretty obvious that despite his misgivings, Munro was going to end up as the king. Quite frankly, I would have rathered Aaron ended up as the King. I liked Munro, he was one of the only characters that I could stand, but he doesn't seem like the Kingly type to me. Whatever.
I kind of don't want their to be a spinoff on the children, but I would read it. After putting in the time it took to read this series, and the time it took to jot my feelings down, I've already invested to much time not to read them. I will say, I think the spinoffs would be better. Even though I found the ending of the book beyond confusing, I liked the children as adults. They interested me. I'd like to read it only for the fact that I'd want to know more about their powers. If it's anything like the past four books in this series, they're going to be able to do anything. It seemed their was no logic behind the powers, and it was as if anything they wanted their powers to do, their powers could do.
This series was delightful. So fun! I didn’t do much theorizing or anything - I was just along for the crazy ride! If I still threw around 5 stars to books I enjoyed, all these books would be 5! But because I’m a bit more of an analytical, critical reviewer, I’m taking that into consideration too.
These characters have all been on such crazy journeys, and they’ve all developed so much. The thing that made me lower my rating to less than 4 stars was that I still have so many questions. I feel like there could be six more books just about Munro trying to figure out how the hell to be king. Does Rory ever stop being a douche? Did Flùranach travel back to Ewain’s time? And was she dealt with there, given that the same crown was returned to Munro in the future? Will Demi and Huck ever bond with faeries, or do they just live out their normal human lifespans together? How long do Eilidh and Munro live and rule? Does Joy ever figure out the silver mist over her eyes that prevent her from seeing? Do Lisel and Leocort(?) live happily as a bonded pair, or does it go wrong? Do Demi and Huck figure out a way to bond with each other? Do Eilidh and Griogair ever have a child together? Does everyone finally acknowledge what an incredible sacrifice Alyssa made? Does Sheng end up helping Queen Grenna in her realm? What more do all the druids learn about magic, flows, and runecraft? Also, how is this series six books long and I still have so many questions?! I feel like there are way too many loose ends. I WANT MORE DAMMIT!! <3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
I really struggle to summarize this book because it went in a lot of different directions. Overall, it gave me a satisfying ending, so that's probably the best you can say for the last book in a series. Were there plot holes or things not tied up? Sure! But I found myself forgiving them for the journey we went on.
This book tries to also resolve some issues made in previous ones, yet somehow doubles down on some mistakes. I'm happy that Rory ended up being somehow a villain of parts of this story. It made it somehow easier to join the rest of the folks who got over what was done to him a few books ago. The mistake of having us watch this young girl in a sexual situation is somehow a thing we are doing again. She ends up so messed up that even at the end, when we clearly need some resolution, I was just glad it was done.
The large story here, if there is a single cohesive thread buried in time travel and whatnot, was about identifying a ruler of the newly established druid castle/kingdom/area/place. Oh, and everyone needs a mate. Especially the ones that are awkward. So roll all that together and we get a strong contender for best book of the series. I almost forgot - we don't get any resolution with Huck's romance, but there's hope so I guess that's better than nothing at all. I am both happy and sad we are done with this series and on to the next.
This review covers all 6 books, and basically enjoyed them for the main story line.
However, I have a tough time getting around the the female lead forming a magical bond with our hero that enables them to feel each other's location and emotions. OK, so they get physical - no problem there.
Then to be expedient she marries another guy who is OK with her continuing her physical relationship with our bonded hero. Really? She marries her bonded mate to become husband number 2. Yet husband number 1 has no problem with this even though she is now in love with husband number 1. All the while we must keep in mind the magical bonding factors with our hero. Huh!
So she decides to marries our hero as husband #2 with the approval of her loving husband number 1 while planning on marrying husband another guy to become husband #3.
And still no other characters seem to think there is anything odd all this about. Our heroine gets pregnant by husband number 2, the original crush and bed buddy. And still husband number 1 is fine with all this. Is he a great guy or what?
So maybe I am out of step here. but what does this really say about any of the main characters. Am I the only one that is suffering from massive incredulity?
I feel like I missed something in the final battle, like the conflict came without warning or enough explanation of where they were and how they got there. I admit to reading through pretty fast because I wanted to find out how it ends, but it still feels like I missed a whole chapter.
Goddamnit Fluranach. What is up with that character. Would someone rid me of this troublesome fae?
Enjoyed the series, plot lines were good, characters were nicely developed. Would love a pre or post 'quel. Looking forward to reading the author's other books.
great series. I'm not sure I really like the "humans" all talking like dorm room guys - making them seem somewhat stupid but I did very much enjoy this series despite that.
I loved EVERY ONE of these books. Blood Faerie was my VERY FIRST trip to a faerie world (the fantasy genre is fairly new to me). I knew as soon as I finished it that, without a doubt, I wanted to read the rest of the series. I enjoyed getting acquainted with so many interesting characters. I REALLY, REALLY appreciate that the author wrote them so that they were ALL stand-alone books. I'm not sure why anyone wouldn't WANT to read the whole series. But I am SO STINKING TIRED of authors who just END a book in what seems to be the middle of an event, ostensibly to insure that we are forced to read the next installment. That doesn't always work for me. Sometimes it just pisses me off, insuring that I DON'T read the sequel. Anyhoo.. My only real disappointment is that the series has ended. I can only hope that Ms. Drummond will write a spin-off series to this one. I'll be watching for it.
So I have finally finished the series. I started this series off feeling not too sure how I would take to it, but I have to say that I really did enjoy the story and characters, and it's bittersweet to see it end. The writing in this book is in the same style as the first, but it is very apparent that the author has grown with this series. In this last installment, there are far more adult situations and more difficult vocabulary than the books that came before it. The storyline was still clear, and I had no need to re-read anything to understand what was going on. It took a while for me to warm up to the characters in this series, but I did eventuially find myself in the position of hoping for a certain outcome for each of them. Is there a word for that feeling? Anyways, I gave this book four stars. There was a lot of content that felt original, and I did enjoy the time I spent reading them.
this is the conclusion in the 6 part series . so what happens when Rory's ex and the father of the sky Ewain have something up their sleeves . and what will they do about the disappearance of Huck and Demi can they get their fellow druids back in time and why does Ewain not want Munro's or Demi's children coming to the way . will the children seek out Demi and Huck or will Munro and his love allow the children to save their friends . and how powerful are the children time will tell or you can buy this book and find out what may happen next . sadly i wish there was more to the series but you wont want to miss what happens also which of the druids becomes king or queen of their hall . that too will be revealed but in order to know well guess you need to read the book to find out.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series! I find most series that are made up of 6 books get repetitive by the 4th book that I get bored and give up but the Caledonia Series was not repetitive at all! Each book was a new story but with all the characters you grow to love making it enjoyable and enticing.
I got so drawn into this book, like all the others, that I just had to keep reading! The suspense was so well executed that it had been on the edge of my seat.
And considering that you grow to love the characters as the series go on, the ending is pleasing for all!
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I was seriously worried how can this all end well but it did and so beautifully!! Who would've thought at the beginning of the first book that all of this would happen and everyone will undergo such long and diffucult way. I don't regret a penny I put into buying these ebooks and I will one day gladly buy the paperbacks! Thanks to the author for creating some of the characters that won't ever leave my heart and I won't forget <3 Saor, Griogair and Tràth but of course all the others too!!
Great characters and a wonderfully inventive world. The cast kept growing and becoming more complex. The world Drummond conceived began believable and extremely entertaining.
The only thing bad that I can say about the series is that it is ending before I am ready. I always looked forward to the next book.
A strong final book in the Caledonia Fae series. If you have read the previous books you won't be disappointed. There are some wonderful magical world building and descriptive passages that really draw you in and the characters have you rooting for them right til the end. A wonderful ending, but I will be sad not to be reading about Munro and co again.
I cannot believe it's over! NOOOOOOOOOOOO. I love this serious...so many questions and unresolved matters. I wish there would be one more book. uggghhhhh! Please one more book! I really enjoyed the serious even though this one book left me frustrated. Great series!
My only complaint is that this is the last book in the series! I want more!! A wonderfully written series with a strong conclusion. I'm definitely looking forward to finding more of India Drummond's works.
From the first books to the end I was completely in trapped with the storey line .. the people ..the. culture.. the magic and love. Truly a must read series juste so sad it had to end.
I really enjoyed the series. I was reluctant to finish this last book because that would mean my time with these characters and world had ended. I finally did read it and it was a great finish for the series. I have recommended it to my friends.
Nice finish to this series. Quite resourceful with time travel through the use of magic. It's well worth reading this series, I was thoroughly entertained.
I love the way Drummond ended this series. I am also so sad it is over. I enjoyed every minute I spent with the inhabitants of Otherworld and know I will miss them.
Fantastic culmination to a fantastic series! I'm sorry to see it end. If you want to read about something other than your usual paranormal fare, read this series. You won't be disappointed!
India glossed over way too much in order to finish the series. I saw at least two more books wanting to be written being quickly skipped over in this last book!