Winning the throne was hard. Keeping it may be impossible ...
Across the sea, an unspeakable evil rises out of myth, bent on conquest and destruction. Each kingdom that falls before it brings it one step closer to Eyrdon.
And there is only one way to fight with magic.
How can Wardin hope to defend his own land from such a threat, while magic is still outlawed across his borders? Desperate to save his people at any cost, he'll weather brutal betrayals, heartbreaking losses, and even dubious divine intervention.
But as time grows ever shorter, none of it will be enough. If he is to keep anything he holds dear, Wardin must find a way to make an ally of his mortal enemy—and bring magic back to Cairdarin once and for all.
Assuming this isn't the end of the series, the book was great. Full of suspenseful moments and keeps the reader wanting to get to the next page. Well worth reading! I feel after 3 books it's time for a critical point, climaxes end before they peak in each book. This third installment really deserved more investment in the great conflict. None the less happy with the story though.
I didn't leave a written review for the first two books but they were as good as this last one. The whole trilogy is well written. Things about the world, the magic and the people are so well written that you can picture it in your mind. A great getaway from the real world.
A solid finish in the series. Will definitely continue to read this author. My only criticism was her push, in this specific book, into the supernatural while leaving threads incomplete from the first two books. She does attempt to tie them up in the end but some with minor satisfaction. Overall, well written and shows command of her backstory. Would recommend as 4 stars.
This series and this last book in particular had all of my emotions boiling, I could not put it down. Fast paced, shocking twists and an amazing conclusion! Anyone who loves magic, dragons and battle scenes should read this series.
That is why it is called a circle of life. Dreams, family bonds, and willing sacrifice come together in this well crafted conclusion to the trilogy. Sad but satisfying. I have already read the next three books.
Solid series with a somewhat surprising turn of events in this last installment (it didn't seem like it would turn into one of those "a god arises" plotlines in first two books)