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Chasing the Valley #3
Skyfire
What if you achieve everything you’ve dreamed of – and it turns into a nightmare?
Danika and her crew of refugees finally reach the Magnetic Valley. Will it be the safe refuge and land of freedom they had imagined? When a runaway girl is shot down before their eyes, Danika and her friends realise that this new land is no paradise. They must try to fit in at all costs – even if revealing their secrets will mean a death sentence.
The conclusion to the Chasing the Valley trilogy will reveal explosive surprises and terrifying new dangers.
Danika and her crew of refugees finally reach the Magnetic Valley. Will it be the safe refuge and land of freedom they had imagined? When a runaway girl is shot down before their eyes, Danika and her friends realise that this new land is no paradise. They must try to fit in at all costs – even if revealing their secrets will mean a death sentence.
The conclusion to the Chasing the Valley trilogy will reveal explosive surprises and terrifying new dangers.
350 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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March 22, 2015
The sky catches fire at midnight
When Danika and her friends, Lukas, Maisy, Teddy and Clementine finally reached Magnetic Valley they realized fairly quickly that the land of green plains, of freedom and of safety had been high hopes; and fuelled by rumour which was obviously incorrect. For the very first thing they saw was a young girl shot down and left to die, and it seemed by one of her own people.
When they arrived at the village of Vindurn they discovered they had to be tested – their proclivities would need to be correct for them to stay. A certain one and they would die. Sleeping in tree houses until the testing, they wondered at the fact that no houses were actually built on the ground. But at midnight each night they saw the fire in the sky and the shaking of the ground below. It only lasted a few minutes, but it was enough to kill if anyone was foolish enough to be on the ground.
And it seemed that the danger they had tried to escape from in their home of Taladia was as bad in the Magnetic Valley. What had they got themselves in to? Once again they had to fight the oppressors to overcome the evil of a King who was a monster. Would they survive? Could they possibly make a new life for themselves in Magnetic Valley or would they have to continue to search for safety and happiness?
I loved this, the final in the Chasing the Valley series. How sad that it’s over and I’m saying goodbye to the characters I’ve come to know well. This fantasy series has been a lot of fun, with gripping adventures in each episode. I have no hesitation in recommending Aussie author Skye Melki-Wegner’s work highly.
When Danika and her friends, Lukas, Maisy, Teddy and Clementine finally reached Magnetic Valley they realized fairly quickly that the land of green plains, of freedom and of safety had been high hopes; and fuelled by rumour which was obviously incorrect. For the very first thing they saw was a young girl shot down and left to die, and it seemed by one of her own people.
When they arrived at the village of Vindurn they discovered they had to be tested – their proclivities would need to be correct for them to stay. A certain one and they would die. Sleeping in tree houses until the testing, they wondered at the fact that no houses were actually built on the ground. But at midnight each night they saw the fire in the sky and the shaking of the ground below. It only lasted a few minutes, but it was enough to kill if anyone was foolish enough to be on the ground.
And it seemed that the danger they had tried to escape from in their home of Taladia was as bad in the Magnetic Valley. What had they got themselves in to? Once again they had to fight the oppressors to overcome the evil of a King who was a monster. Would they survive? Could they possibly make a new life for themselves in Magnetic Valley or would they have to continue to search for safety and happiness?
I loved this, the final in the Chasing the Valley series. How sad that it’s over and I’m saying goodbye to the characters I’ve come to know well. This fantasy series has been a lot of fun, with gripping adventures in each episode. I have no hesitation in recommending Aussie author Skye Melki-Wegner’s work highly.
January 1, 2015
SKYFIRE is the third and final book in the ‘Chasing the Valley’ series and an amazing end to an edge of the seat adventure, the first two books are ‘Chasing the Valley’ and ‘Borderlands’ both terrific reads. SKYFIRE picks up where ‘Borderlands’ left off and the opening line tells us that the sky over in the legendary safe haven of Magnetic Valley where they’re finally heading is on fire. Danika, Lukas, Maisy, Teddy and Clementine have arrived at the entrance of the valley after using a centuries old smugglers song to guide their way. Now expecting a beautiful refuge from oppression it is a bit disconcerting to discover that instead of walking into a green and pleasant land they find themselves in a burnt out landscape of blackened rocks. In the distance, on the other side of the valley, they can see a forest and decide to head that way over the barren landscape – as you would when there is a bad king on your heels wanting to kill you. They end up in the village of Vindurn, where they are told that admission to Magnetic Valley is determined by their magical gifts. Depending on your gift you live in the village as a lowly peasant, the capital as a privileged member of society, or die. At night the only safe places to be is in the city or high up in a tree house anyone on the ground is killed in noxious fumes. The ruler of the valley is Lord Farran who expects respect, does not encourage questions and rarely appears in public. What is he hiding up in his isolated well-guarded volcano laboratory where he conducts explosive experiments? It is apparent that Magnetic Valley residents are just as oppressed as those in Taladia, however, unlike Taladia, Magnetic Valley has devised alchemy to the nth degree and the heroic group soon realise that the two nations are going to go head to head and the result will be the end of the world as they know it. Something has to be done.
I have loved the ‘Chasing the Valley’ series, an edge of the seat fantasy dystopian adventure. All of the main characters are realistic, well developed and grow in emotional strength as the series progressed. Each book in the series has been a ripping adventure with excellent pacing that never lets you go for a minute. People die, as they would in a struggle to overthrow cruel oppression, but there is hope and there is laughter among the tension. The final ending wrapped up all the loose ends and left me saddened at having to say goodbye to my new-found fictional friends. I heartily recommend this series.
I have loved the ‘Chasing the Valley’ series, an edge of the seat fantasy dystopian adventure. All of the main characters are realistic, well developed and grow in emotional strength as the series progressed. Each book in the series has been a ripping adventure with excellent pacing that never lets you go for a minute. People die, as they would in a struggle to overthrow cruel oppression, but there is hope and there is laughter among the tension. The final ending wrapped up all the loose ends and left me saddened at having to say goodbye to my new-found fictional friends. I heartily recommend this series.
July 22, 2015
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I absolutely adore the Chasing The Valley series, it's an incredible fantasy dystopian fusion series that is not only engaging, but simply magical. It follows the story of Danika, who lives confined within an oppressive reign of a tyrant, until her family is taken from her. Living life on the streets and seeing the poverty and destruction, has created a tough and passionate heroine. She has nothing to lose, and wants the freedom she so desperately deserves. Along with Lukas, Maisy, Teddy and Clementine, Danika has no choice but to forge forward, into an unknown land with nothing but an old Smugglers song to guide their way. The Magnetic Valley represents their chance to finally be free of oppression, but they are entering a world that offers no safety, especially to those from Taladia.
Skye Melki Wegner is a formidable storyteller, weaving a unique world that readers can immerse themselves in and I'm an enthusiastic advocate of her debut series. A brilliant Australian author, her words take on a unique enchantment that paint a vivid picture of the world that Danika attempts to endure. I not only fell in love with her world, but the characters that are unique and well developed. Each book in the series, Chasing The Valley, Borderlands and Skyfire are all among the best Australian young adult novels that I've read, not to mention internationally. I don't often completely and utterly fall in love with any book, not to mention an entire series, but Chasing The Valley is not only worthy, but it's simply phenomenal and I'm sad to have to say goodbye.
I can't recommend this series enough, I've even got my name on the back cover.
I absolutely adore the Chasing The Valley series, it's an incredible fantasy dystopian fusion series that is not only engaging, but simply magical. It follows the story of Danika, who lives confined within an oppressive reign of a tyrant, until her family is taken from her. Living life on the streets and seeing the poverty and destruction, has created a tough and passionate heroine. She has nothing to lose, and wants the freedom she so desperately deserves. Along with Lukas, Maisy, Teddy and Clementine, Danika has no choice but to forge forward, into an unknown land with nothing but an old Smugglers song to guide their way. The Magnetic Valley represents their chance to finally be free of oppression, but they are entering a world that offers no safety, especially to those from Taladia.
Skye Melki Wegner is a formidable storyteller, weaving a unique world that readers can immerse themselves in and I'm an enthusiastic advocate of her debut series. A brilliant Australian author, her words take on a unique enchantment that paint a vivid picture of the world that Danika attempts to endure. I not only fell in love with her world, but the characters that are unique and well developed. Each book in the series, Chasing The Valley, Borderlands and Skyfire are all among the best Australian young adult novels that I've read, not to mention internationally. I don't often completely and utterly fall in love with any book, not to mention an entire series, but Chasing The Valley is not only worthy, but it's simply phenomenal and I'm sad to have to say goodbye.
I can't recommend this series enough, I've even got my name on the back cover.
August 3, 2021
It’s a very good book as for its characters and their personality’s
July 13, 2014
Chasing the Valley: Skyfire by Skye Melki-Wegner is the concluding volume of the Chasing the Valley trilogy. I have previously reviewed the first book, Chasing the Valley, and the second book, Borderlands. It has been a journey I have enjoyed a lot; I don't think I've read anything quite like it before. This review will contain spoilers for the earlier books.
Skyfire picks up only moments after Borderlands left off. I don't think it's a spoiler to say that it opens with the sky (in the distance) literally on fire. The crew has reached the promised land of the magnetic valley but it is not the verdant utopia they were lead to believe. (I suppose there wouldn't've been much story if it were.)
The country they find themselves in is an improvement on what they left behind but not as much as they had hoped. There are strange laws about what people with certain proclivities (magic) can and can't do in society and the ruler is a three hundred year old man with a singular proclivity. The crew quickly learn that no one likes to question the ruler or speak against him at all (always suspicious). Have they stumbled out of the frying pan and into the fire? If you mean a literal fire (in the sky), then yes. But enough about the plot.
I'm a bit conflicted with how this series finished off. On the one hand, all three books have very different settings and new problems to go with them. The new setting isn't actually the part I feel conflicted about. It's the way in which the story escalated book to book. The personal stakes were already pretty high (death if they didn't flee in book one), but by the third book new revelations up the ante to the point of them needing to save the world.
But the thing is, it was all actually foreshadowed from the start. So although some elements seemed to me to come from left field, they didn't, not really. I have no doubt that the author had planned out the entire series before book one was done.
It also ended in a place where I wanted to know what happened next. Sure, the world was safe (that's so not a spoiler) and everything was probably going to be OK... but that doesn't mean that the next step was obvious. I would like there to be more books about Dannika and the others, but I suspect there might not be.
Oh, and the thing I complained about in my review of Borderlands — someone not picking up an important object — was actually resolved. Not quite the way I would'� have liked it to be, but in a way that made sufficient sense given the plot. So yay.
Anyway, Chasing the Valley is an excellent series. All three books have been very close to being five stars for me, but just not quite. Skyfire is the same. Obviously, that still makes it a really good series. I highly recommend it to everyone.
4.5 / 5 stars
You can read more of my reviews on my blog.
Skyfire picks up only moments after Borderlands left off. I don't think it's a spoiler to say that it opens with the sky (in the distance) literally on fire. The crew has reached the promised land of the magnetic valley but it is not the verdant utopia they were lead to believe. (I suppose there wouldn't've been much story if it were.)
The country they find themselves in is an improvement on what they left behind but not as much as they had hoped. There are strange laws about what people with certain proclivities (magic) can and can't do in society and the ruler is a three hundred year old man with a singular proclivity. The crew quickly learn that no one likes to question the ruler or speak against him at all (always suspicious). Have they stumbled out of the frying pan and into the fire? If you mean a literal fire (in the sky), then yes. But enough about the plot.
I'm a bit conflicted with how this series finished off. On the one hand, all three books have very different settings and new problems to go with them. The new setting isn't actually the part I feel conflicted about. It's the way in which the story escalated book to book. The personal stakes were already pretty high (death if they didn't flee in book one), but by the third book new revelations up the ante to the point of them needing to save the world.
But the thing is, it was all actually foreshadowed from the start. So although some elements seemed to me to come from left field, they didn't, not really. I have no doubt that the author had planned out the entire series before book one was done.
It also ended in a place where I wanted to know what happened next. Sure, the world was safe (that's so not a spoiler) and everything was probably going to be OK... but that doesn't mean that the next step was obvious. I would like there to be more books about Dannika and the others, but I suspect there might not be.
Oh, and the thing I complained about in my review of Borderlands — someone not picking up an important object — was actually resolved. Not quite the way I would'� have liked it to be, but in a way that made sufficient sense given the plot. So yay.
Anyway, Chasing the Valley is an excellent series. All three books have been very close to being five stars for me, but just not quite. Skyfire is the same. Obviously, that still makes it a really good series. I highly recommend it to everyone.
4.5 / 5 stars
You can read more of my reviews on my blog.
October 18, 2023
What if King Morrigan's obsession was born not of greed, but of fear?
This is how it goes. Somewhere in a dystopian world, a group of people are unhappy because - guess what? - life sucks. So they decide to get out there while they still can and ride the high waves - or high dunes, depending on where they are - in search of some kind of fabled oasis of peace, where life is still good, nature is abound... Against all odds, after weeks, maybe months, of hardship, they actually reach the place - possibly with one or two group members less than when they started. For a while, everything goes okay: Life is amazing, there's enough to eat, enough water, and so on. That one person who thinks something's off? They've just gotten used to being on the road that they can't stomach staying in the same place for too long, and they're not feeling itchy becomes something is off about the place but just because they want to leave again.
Up to a certain point, that is, when something happens that shakes the other ones awake and they understand that this safe haven does, in fact, harbour some dark secrets. And the leaders will stop at nothing to keep it that way. Maybe it's a sect, or they're planning a war, they're experimenting on people... Whatever.
This is not that book. Danika and the rest of her crew may have reached the Magnetic Valley, but it becomes clear immediately to all of them that there is something terribly wrong with the place. It's so fun to see the trope above being mixed up into something more original. It doesn't just make the characters look more intelligent, but it speeds up the story as well. You could argue that the slow burning thrill of it all is left out, but I never cared for that much anyway.
Apart from that, Melki-Wegner also harks back to the previous two books in the trilogy and finally lets out the truth about, well, everything. Because apparently there are still several things of which no one knew anything about. Very well done, I have to say.
The characters themselves also are full-fledged now. They've come a long way from when they left Rourton in Book 1, and it shows. One wonders what they're going to do now that their story has ended. It's been quite a ride! The only thing that's a bit of a shame, is that we never see much of King Morrigan. It would have been interesting to get to know his character a bit better, because he stays rather unfamiliar. A few more chapters with his presence would've been appreciated. But hey, you can't have everything, and there are some other characters out there who definitely make up for it.
8.2/10
Average rating for the series: 7.8/10
This is how it goes. Somewhere in a dystopian world, a group of people are unhappy because - guess what? - life sucks. So they decide to get out there while they still can and ride the high waves - or high dunes, depending on where they are - in search of some kind of fabled oasis of peace, where life is still good, nature is abound... Against all odds, after weeks, maybe months, of hardship, they actually reach the place - possibly with one or two group members less than when they started. For a while, everything goes okay: Life is amazing, there's enough to eat, enough water, and so on. That one person who thinks something's off? They've just gotten used to being on the road that they can't stomach staying in the same place for too long, and they're not feeling itchy becomes something is off about the place but just because they want to leave again.
Up to a certain point, that is, when something happens that shakes the other ones awake and they understand that this safe haven does, in fact, harbour some dark secrets. And the leaders will stop at nothing to keep it that way. Maybe it's a sect, or they're planning a war, they're experimenting on people... Whatever.
This is not that book. Danika and the rest of her crew may have reached the Magnetic Valley, but it becomes clear immediately to all of them that there is something terribly wrong with the place. It's so fun to see the trope above being mixed up into something more original. It doesn't just make the characters look more intelligent, but it speeds up the story as well. You could argue that the slow burning thrill of it all is left out, but I never cared for that much anyway.
Apart from that, Melki-Wegner also harks back to the previous two books in the trilogy and finally lets out the truth about, well, everything. Because apparently there are still several things of which no one knew anything about. Very well done, I have to say.
The characters themselves also are full-fledged now. They've come a long way from when they left Rourton in Book 1, and it shows. One wonders what they're going to do now that their story has ended. It's been quite a ride! The only thing that's a bit of a shame, is that we never see much of King Morrigan. It would have been interesting to get to know his character a bit better, because he stays rather unfamiliar. A few more chapters with his presence would've been appreciated. But hey, you can't have everything, and there are some other characters out there who definitely make up for it.
8.2/10
Average rating for the series: 7.8/10
May 10, 2020
It was ok. I read it to my kids as their bedtime story. My husband read the first two books, I read the last book because it wasnt available in German. The kids liked it. I wasnt into it. I really dislike the writing in the first person all the time. And the repetitiveness of the proclivities proclivities proclivities. Dear me; I hope I never have to say that word ever again.
March 24, 2018
This was ok. Third in the series which could have been finished in 2 books or even one big book. Lots of filler and not much action. A happy ending which is great, but just too much of the main character pondering rather boringly.
April 4, 2018
it was a great book
April 12, 2018
If you can imagine yourself in a book then you know its worth reading
July 13, 2018
Loved it! Great plot that keeps you reading, characters that you get to know and care about, interesting magical powers and a strong female lead character. Sorry it had to end....
August 15, 2018
Legendary Book and great series with plenty of action and plot twists.
September 13, 2018
This whole series is amazing!
June 1, 2021
An unexpected and satisfying conclusion to the series.
January 24, 2018
SUCH A GOOD BOOK!
It’s so satisfying when you finish a series with all the lose ends tied up and everything make sense, even if you weren’t expecting it.
It’s so satisfying when you finish a series with all the lose ends tied up and everything make sense, even if you weren’t expecting it.
July 4, 2014
"People accepted us. Believed us. Just confidence and costumes, and the willingness of others to believe in what they see. But midnight is over, and it’s time for unmasking."
Skyfire is the third book in the wonderful Australian YA fantasy trilogy, Chasing the Valley. Skye Melki-Wegner pulls off a satisfying sequel in Skyfire. Our team of refugees, fleeing dystopic Taladia, finally make it through the treacherous borderlands to the legendary safe haven of Magnetic Valley.
The Valley turns out to not quite be a green paradise of harmony and joy, unsurprisingly! Their first encounter is a girl shot down by her countryman. Danika hears her mysterious dying words:
" ‘Fire,’ Tindra whispers. ‘Firestones.’
I shake my head, confused. ‘I don’t know what –’
‘Hourglass.’ This time, the word is so faint that it feels more like a memory. ‘Midnight …’
Tindra gurgles.
This leads to Danika's musing:
But the people of this country have devised alchemy beyond anything we’ve seen. If they can crossbreed hawks and foxaries, and set fire to the sky, what else have they created in the centuries since they broke contact with Taladia? What other weapons?
What if King Morrigan’s obsession was born not of greed, but of fear?
Dun - dunn- dahhhhh!
But our band of fugitives has no choice - they must try to fit in to this new society somehow, because there's nowhere else to go. Their integration into this bizarrely segregated society does not go smoothly, and they just keep on stumbling over secrets they cannot ignore.
Skyfire is a ripping adventure with excellent pacing. The lively stakes-raising gives momentum to the story that persists to the last page. I love the worldbuilding in this series, and the slow elaboration of the magic system, starting with the individual magical Proclivities, and extending to - well, spoilers, sweetie. The mashup of technology, alchemy, and magic sets the series apart from most other fantasy I've read - it's not quite steampunk, not quite medieval fantasy, and not quite urban fantasy. I also like the elucidation of how people's characters are entwined with their proclivities, sometimes in quite unexpected ways. Plus, a magical supervillain who hangs out in a volcano? Sign me up!
Skyfire also offers some real-world ideas and implications for young readers to mull over: there are two very different dystopias (and hints of a third) at war, with none more evil than the next; and the ordinary people of the societies end up being the victims. Should people obey, keep their heads down, and try to stay safe, or put themselves on the line to rebel and maybe enact change? There are meaty discussions to be had here about individualism, collectivism, and rebellion, should any high school teachers decide to use this rich material.
I'm mostly just sad that this ride is over. And am very much looking forward to whatever comes next!
February 12, 2019
The sky catches fire at midnight.
Wow, what an incredible conclusion. Honestly, Skyfire was everything I'd hoped it would be and more. This series deserves so much more recognition than it currently does, and I'm going to say that it's probably only underrated because it's only been released in Australia. Some US publisher really ought to snap it up and give it the attention it deserves.
And suddenly I know I have to tell them. I can't just sneak away and never look back. It would be more than a betrayal. It would be unforgivable.
I love this book so much right now. Only just recently, I wrote a discussion post about how annoying it was when characters break up with some to keep them "safe". And what do we get in this book? A character who actually thinks about the other person. A character who doesn't lie, doesn't hide things, doesn't completely ignore the other person. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is amazing. Skye Melki-Wegner, I applaud you.
And that story! Finally we get some surprising twists! And pretty much all of the unanswered questions from the first two to do with the world building are answered, making an incredibly satisfying conclusion.
Sidenote: in the first two books, there were these beasts called foxaries which are basically massive foxes that are big enough to ride. Well, if those aren't awesome enough anyway (ignoring the fact that they're apparently really aggressive and eat people...come on! They're giant foxes!) NOW THEY CAN FREAKING FLY. Seriously, just give me one now.
I have to admit, while the first two books in this series were pretty good too, Skyfire really blows the other two out of the water. Much more action, many more unpredictable twists, great character development and the perfect amount of feels. Get yourselves a copy, people. ASAP.
Ratings
Overall: 9/10
Plot: 4.5/5
Writing: 4/5
World Building: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 3/5
Wow, what an incredible conclusion. Honestly, Skyfire was everything I'd hoped it would be and more. This series deserves so much more recognition than it currently does, and I'm going to say that it's probably only underrated because it's only been released in Australia. Some US publisher really ought to snap it up and give it the attention it deserves.
And suddenly I know I have to tell them. I can't just sneak away and never look back. It would be more than a betrayal. It would be unforgivable.
I love this book so much right now. Only just recently, I wrote a discussion post about how annoying it was when characters break up with some to keep them "safe". And what do we get in this book? A character who actually thinks about the other person. A character who doesn't lie, doesn't hide things, doesn't completely ignore the other person. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is amazing. Skye Melki-Wegner, I applaud you.
And that story! Finally we get some surprising twists! And pretty much all of the unanswered questions from the first two to do with the world building are answered, making an incredibly satisfying conclusion.
Sidenote: in the first two books, there were these beasts called foxaries which are basically massive foxes that are big enough to ride. Well, if those aren't awesome enough anyway (ignoring the fact that they're apparently really aggressive and eat people...come on! They're giant foxes!) NOW THEY CAN FREAKING FLY. Seriously, just give me one now.
I have to admit, while the first two books in this series were pretty good too, Skyfire really blows the other two out of the water. Much more action, many more unpredictable twists, great character development and the perfect amount of feels. Get yourselves a copy, people. ASAP.
Ratings
Overall: 9/10
Plot: 4.5/5
Writing: 4/5
World Building: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 3/5
June 18, 2015
I love this series, I actually think it's one of my favourite series of the past couple of years. Off the top of my head, I can't think of anything that I didn't like about this series - except that it's over - and Skyfire was a fantastic way to conclude it.
I liked the pace of this novel, and the fact that Danika's crew finally the land beyond the Magnetic Valley, only to discover that it isn't the paradise they were promised. And why! I really liked the way this novel unfolded, and how it clearly demonstrated that this was an incredibly planned series - so much that happened in books 1 and 2 led directly to the conclusion of book 3 and that was a fantastic thing to see. (And something that you don't see all that often these days.)
As usual, I love everyone in Danika's crew, and they didn't disappoint (though I may have liked a bit more about Clementine and Maisy in this book). Overall, it took me just over 16 hours to read this book (and I was sleeping for about 9 of them...). I can't recommend this book, this series strongly enough - I loved it!
I liked the pace of this novel, and the fact that Danika's crew finally the land beyond the Magnetic Valley, only to discover that it isn't the paradise they were promised. And why! I really liked the way this novel unfolded, and how it clearly demonstrated that this was an incredibly planned series - so much that happened in books 1 and 2 led directly to the conclusion of book 3 and that was a fantastic thing to see. (And something that you don't see all that often these days.)
As usual, I love everyone in Danika's crew, and they didn't disappoint (though I may have liked a bit more about Clementine and Maisy in this book). Overall, it took me just over 16 hours to read this book (and I was sleeping for about 9 of them...). I can't recommend this book, this series strongly enough - I loved it!
January 10, 2015
"Skyfire" was a thrilling conclusion to the series. As opposed to the previous installments, the finale kept me hooked the entire time and hence I completed it in a single sitting.
In a way, "Chasing the Valley" reminds me of "The Montmaray Journals" – in that the first few books were average with the finale an absolute page-turner. Although the prior installments weren’t that great, they were needed in how they established relationships and created background information and shared experiences – without them, the conclusions would not have been so enthralling.
Everything simply fell into place in "Skyfire" - the characters, the plot, the subtle clues that you didn’t even realise were there until the story unfolded. Whatever it was, the underlying feeling that I had of disinterest, dislike, at the series was swept away in this stunning finale.
The execution was perfect, and the overall message even more so. I am extremely glad that I stuck with the series and I do recommend the read.
In a way, "Chasing the Valley" reminds me of "The Montmaray Journals" – in that the first few books were average with the finale an absolute page-turner. Although the prior installments weren’t that great, they were needed in how they established relationships and created background information and shared experiences – without them, the conclusions would not have been so enthralling.
Everything simply fell into place in "Skyfire" - the characters, the plot, the subtle clues that you didn’t even realise were there until the story unfolded. Whatever it was, the underlying feeling that I had of disinterest, dislike, at the series was swept away in this stunning finale.
The execution was perfect, and the overall message even more so. I am extremely glad that I stuck with the series and I do recommend the read.
April 23, 2015
This book was actually not bad at all, it surprised me what the valley was and it's nice how everything was explained. I really thought Lukas would die, what a surprise, i don't really like his character, he keeps wanting to die and when he decides to die, does he ever think about Danika's grief for his death? And i knew Clementine and Teddy would end up together but at the end, it wasn't officially announced, that was a letdown. Well, all in all, this book was pretty good but it sounded corny at the very end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 16, 2015
The third and final book in the 'Chasing the Valley' series sees Danika and her friends pitted against two strong forces in order to stop a war breaking out. The last hundred or so pages took you on a real thrilling ride filled with everything. By the end I was sad to say goodbye to everyone which is extremely hard when the writing is so good!
May 4, 2015
This was a pretty good book. I was quite shocked when Lucas died and then Danika brought him back to life later. I am glad Clementine and Teddy got together in the end. I also didn't expect Clementine to have an Air proclivity. I would have liked to see Borrash come back, but he didn't. I wonder what Lucas is going to do about
Great book.
Great book.
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December 4, 2015Katharine is a judge for the Sara Douglass 'Book Series' Award. This entry is the personal opinion of Katharine herself, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of any judging panel, the judging coordinator or the Aurealis Awards management team.
I won't be recording my thoughts (if I choose to) here until after the AA are over.
I won't be recording my thoughts (if I choose to) here until after the AA are over.
October 8, 2019
this series is literally one of the best i’ve ever read. every detail of the plot is planned so well, the world is completely original and immersive, and the storyline isn’t stifled by an overbearing romance. the characters don’t make annoyingly idiotic decisions, whilst still being flawed in a way that forces them to develop throughout the story. would give it six stars if i could.
March 7, 2015
Wow, what a finale! What a twist! The perfect conclusion, despite the tears. (Mine) An amazing series full of engaging characters, fast paced action and a great plot. I couldn't put it down until the last page was turned......
June 1, 2015
This third and final book in the Chasing the Valley trilogy was a great finale. It was exciting and moved fast. The main characters were all very likeable, and the ending was very satisfying. A terrific young adult novel.
August 23, 2014
Lel. Took me ages to finish this book. The ending was quick but I guess it still worked. I would still like to know more about what happened to the characters though...
July 21, 2014
I thought that it was ok
because noone died
good storyline
Lukas shoudve stayed dead
it was a good book
but noone died
because noone died
good storyline
Lukas shoudve stayed dead
it was a good book
but noone died
December 17, 2014
3.7 out of 5.
Good book.
Good book.
August 30, 2014
#chasingthevalley much I absolutely adore this book .i love the structure and the ability it has to just let your imagination run wild .
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