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The Remnants #3
Season of Glory
In the third and final volume of the Remnants series—Seasons of Glory—the power of the Remnants and their people are growing, threatening Pacifica’s careful plans for domination. Among the Trading Union, village after village, outpost after outpost, and city after city are drawn to people of the Way, and agree to stand against those who hunt them. But Pacifica intends to ferret out and annihilate the Remnants—as well as everyone who hasn’t sworn allegiance to the empire—setting the stage for an epic showdown that will change the course of a world on the brink … forever.
400 pages, Hardcover
First published March 8, 2016
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Lisa Tawn Bergren
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Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 60 books, with more than 4.5 million copies sold. She recently released The Sugar Baron's Daughters Series (KETURAH, VERITY and SELAH), and recently finished a teen series called Remnants (SEASON OF WONDER, SEASON OF FIRE, and SEASON OF GLORY). She's also written the River of Time Series (WATERFALL, CASCADE, TORRENT, BOURNE & TRIBUTARY, DELUGE) and The Grand Tour Series (GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS, GRAVE CONSEQUENCES, GLITTERING PROMISES), time-slip romance duology called River of Time: California (THREE WISHES and FOUR WINDS), and some contemporary romances (ONCE UPON A MONTANA SUMMER and ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER are the newest releases).
Lisa’s time is split between managing home base, writing, consulting and helping Tim with his business. Her husband Tim is a sculptor of ducks-out-of-fenceposts (RMRustic.com), graphic designer and musician. They have three big kids–Olivia (who just got married), Emma (who is about to get married) and Jack (who is a junior in high school).
The Bergrens make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 60 books, with more than 4.5 million copies sold. She recently released The Sugar Baron's Daughters Series (KETURAH, VERITY and SELAH), and recently finished a teen series called Remnants (SEASON OF WONDER, SEASON OF FIRE, and SEASON OF GLORY). She's also written the River of Time Series (WATERFALL, CASCADE, TORRENT, BOURNE & TRIBUTARY, DELUGE) and The Grand Tour Series (GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS, GRAVE CONSEQUENCES, GLITTERING PROMISES), time-slip romance duology called River of Time: California (THREE WISHES and FOUR WINDS), and some contemporary romances (ONCE UPON A MONTANA SUMMER and ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER are the newest releases).
Lisa’s time is split between managing home base, writing, consulting and helping Tim with his business. Her husband Tim is a sculptor of ducks-out-of-fenceposts (RMRustic.com), graphic designer and musician. They have three big kids–Olivia (who just got married), Emma (who is about to get married) and Jack (who is a junior in high school).
The Bergrens make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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“In the third and final volume of the Remnants series—Seasons of Glory—the power of the Remnants and their people are growing, threatening Pacifica’s careful plans for domination. Among the Trading Union, village after village, outpost after outpost, and city after city are drawn to people of the Way, and agree to stand against those who hunt them. But Pacifica intends to ferret out and annihilate the Remnants—as well as everyone who hasn’t sworn allegiance to the empire—setting the stage for an epic showdown that will change the course of a world on the brink … forever.”
Series: Book #3 in the “The Remnants” series. (Review of Book #1 Here! Review of Book #2 Here!)
Spiritual Content- Very much the Light vs the Dark storyline; All about the Call, high gifts & the Way; Many, many, many Prayers; Talking to, Calling on & Focusing on the Maker; Seeing the spiritual realm; Lots of Witnessing & Preaching; Walking the Maker’s love in people; Many, many, many Talks about the Maker, his plans, guidance & presence, his love & hope, along with listening, trusting & relaying on him and being called; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to the Maker (easy to assume that the Maker is supposed to be God); The Maker (God) is called a few Hebrew names (Shammah, Nissi, Raah, Tisdkenu & Rapha); A few Scriptures are quoted & mentioned; *Spoiler**End of Spoiler*; Raniero is an angel & many, many mentions about that fact; Many, many mentions of the Maker; Many, many mentions of prayers & praying; Many Mentions of followers of the Way; Many mentions of thanking & praising the Maker; Mentions of feeling holy (through the Maker); Mentions of the Sacred Words (assumed to be the Bible); Mentions of visions from the Maker & angels; Mentions of miracles; A few mentions of martyrs; A few mentions of sins;
*Note: “Gods” is said like a curse (like as in “[Heck], man, how did you get so lucky?”); Talking about the Maker is taboo in some places; The Darkness tries to lure Dri in; Sethos is a dark angel; Mentions of darkness, dark ones, evil places, sorcery, spells & curses; Mentions of spiritual enemies & demons; Mentions of the afterlife (we can assume Heaven, but it’s never straight out said); A few mentions of fortune-tellers; A few places (and a dress) are called cursed; A mention of meditating (Keallach does it).
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘blasted’, an ‘idiot’, a form of ‘stupid’, and two ‘shut up’s; Curses are said not written; Lots & Lots of Fighting, Killing, Hitting/Punching, Battle, Blood, Arrows, Swords, Daggers & where they are aimed/put (all ranging from semi-detailed to detailed); Pain (semi-detailed); Enemies & Trackers (and to kill one you have to cut out their heart or decapitate them); Beheadings & Heads roll (semi-detailed); Hate (including wanting someone dead) & Jealousy; Having to get tattoos & a bit of pain from those; Many, many, many mentions of deaths, fighting, killing, choking, pain, blood & bodies (semi-detailed); Many mentions of hitting, bruises, scars, blood, injuries & wounds (mostly semi-detailed); Many mentions of almost being killed, threats, murders & torture (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of war; Mentions of prisons/dungeons; Mentions of hanging, being executed & excruciating deaths; Mentions of beatings; Mentions of child labor & whips (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of lies; A few mentions of tasting blood; A few mentions of being chained & almost being hanged; A few mentions of the Cancer, illnesses & sickness; A few mentions of drinking, & wine; A few mentions of kidnappings; A few mentions of hunting; A few mentions of being slapped & almost being slapped; A couple mentions of cracked bones & the sound they make (barely-above-not-detailed); A couple mentions of burning the dead (barely-above-not-detailed);A couple mentions of vomiting; A couple mentions of poison; A couple mentions of drug dealers; A mention of shooting & eating a goat (barely-above-not-detailed); A mention of a butchered lamb.
Sexual Content- neck kisses & nuzzles, jaw kisses, two nose kisses, three head kisses, two not-detailed kisses, four barely-above-not-detailed kisses, two semi-detailed kisses, and two and a half detailed kisses (including one rolling on the floor); Wanting to kiss; Remembering kisses; Many mentions of kisses & kissing; Blushes, Warmth, Heat, Touches, Shivers & Embraces (semi-detailed); Hand Holding; Noticing & Smelling (semi-detailed); A few men gaze, leer & lustfully stare women, including at Dri (and mentions of their looks (& a couple touches) towards them); Keallach says he loves Andriana & wants to make her his; In Zanzibar, men outnumber women three to one; A mention of females being killed; A mention of woman flesh; A mention of being unmolested & a man figuring Dri’s neck of her tunic; A couple mentions of Zanzibar’s trading in women; A few mentions of Zanzibar women walking behind their men (hands on his hip); A few mentions of women being sold to pimps & becoming prostitutes; A few mentions of Zanzibar’s lord collecting women for his harem (he calls it his “treasured harem”); *Spoiler* *End of Spoiler*; A mention of bedding a man; A mention of (Dri) wanting to share a bed with a man (Ronan); A (teasing) mention of pushing together two beds for an engaged couple (they don’t end up pushing the beds together though); A mention of a married couple being married in every sense of the word (ie. They consummated their marriage); An asking if Ronan had bedded Dri (no, she is still a virgin); A mention of someone being stunned that another man was able to keep himself from bedding his bride; A mention of a man making his wife his; A mention of enjoying the pleasures of being married; A mention of a man & his many wives (Book #1); A mention of infertility; A mention of a fling; A mention of a courtesan (a prostitute); A couple mentions of other courtesans sitting on a men’s’ lap & kissing them (a men going to bed alone); A couple mentions of making sure men don’t see women bathing/naked at a pool; A couple mentions of a bathing area young lovers go to bathe together; Mentions of waiting for the intimacy of those truly married, wanting to become one flesh & consummating marriages; Mentions of being pure & chaste; Mentions of prostitutes; Mentions of flirting & jealousy; Mentions of touches & touching; Mentions of intimacy & desires (along with sinful desires); Mentions of taking vows/pledges of binding to be married & women being claimed; Many Mentions of a group wanting Dri to be someone’s betrothal; Mentions of being in love & feelings; Love, being/falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of ‘butting in’ to a conversation; A mention of a tight-fitting dress Dri is forced to wear that has a small cut out, giving a peek at her cleavage; A mention of a mother’s bosom; A mention of blood trickling down a girl’s throat into her cleavage; A couple mentions of bare chested men (no details); A couple mentions of a woman’s curvy figure & ample breasts; A couple mentions of underwear & bra bands.
-Andriana “Dri”, age 18/19(?)
1st person P.O.V. switches between Dri, Ronan & Keallach
Dystopia
400 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
I’m slightly numb. There’s a lot of great parts in “Remnants: Season of Glory”—like all the Spiritual Content, but there’s also a lot of gore, blood & killing. Lots. In addition, there were many more mentions of intimate married stuff (thankfully it never goes beyond not-detailed, just some slight hints.) which brings more caution to this series. I enjoy Lisa T. Bergren’s YA books, she’s a good author that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but it looks like it’s a trend with her series that more mentions of married stuff comes as the series continues. (I’m looking at you River of Time series!) Did I enjoy this series? Yes, in some ways. But I can’t begin to tell y’all about the amounts of blood and killing there are in these novels. Fans of popular secular series, probably won’t mind as much, but I found it to bit more than a bit much for a Christian series.
Link to review:
http://booksforchristiangirls.blogspo...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Blink) for this honest review.
“In the third and final volume of the Remnants series—Seasons of Glory—the power of the Remnants and their people are growing, threatening Pacifica’s careful plans for domination. Among the Trading Union, village after village, outpost after outpost, and city after city are drawn to people of the Way, and agree to stand against those who hunt them. But Pacifica intends to ferret out and annihilate the Remnants—as well as everyone who hasn’t sworn allegiance to the empire—setting the stage for an epic showdown that will change the course of a world on the brink … forever.”
Series: Book #3 in the “The Remnants” series. (Review of Book #1 Here! Review of Book #2 Here!)
Spiritual Content- Very much the Light vs the Dark storyline; All about the Call, high gifts & the Way; Many, many, many Prayers; Talking to, Calling on & Focusing on the Maker; Seeing the spiritual realm; Lots of Witnessing & Preaching; Walking the Maker’s love in people; Many, many, many Talks about the Maker, his plans, guidance & presence, his love & hope, along with listening, trusting & relaying on him and being called; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to the Maker (easy to assume that the Maker is supposed to be God); The Maker (God) is called a few Hebrew names (Shammah, Nissi, Raah, Tisdkenu & Rapha); A few Scriptures are quoted & mentioned; *Spoiler**End of Spoiler*; Raniero is an angel & many, many mentions about that fact; Many, many mentions of the Maker; Many, many mentions of prayers & praying; Many Mentions of followers of the Way; Many mentions of thanking & praising the Maker; Mentions of feeling holy (through the Maker); Mentions of the Sacred Words (assumed to be the Bible); Mentions of visions from the Maker & angels; Mentions of miracles; A few mentions of martyrs; A few mentions of sins;
*Note: “Gods” is said like a curse (like as in “[Heck], man, how did you get so lucky?”); Talking about the Maker is taboo in some places; The Darkness tries to lure Dri in; Sethos is a dark angel; Mentions of darkness, dark ones, evil places, sorcery, spells & curses; Mentions of spiritual enemies & demons; Mentions of the afterlife (we can assume Heaven, but it’s never straight out said); A few mentions of fortune-tellers; A few places (and a dress) are called cursed; A mention of meditating (Keallach does it).
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘blasted’, an ‘idiot’, a form of ‘stupid’, and two ‘shut up’s; Curses are said not written; Lots & Lots of Fighting, Killing, Hitting/Punching, Battle, Blood, Arrows, Swords, Daggers & where they are aimed/put (all ranging from semi-detailed to detailed); Pain (semi-detailed); Enemies & Trackers (and to kill one you have to cut out their heart or decapitate them); Beheadings & Heads roll (semi-detailed); Hate (including wanting someone dead) & Jealousy; Having to get tattoos & a bit of pain from those; Many, many, many mentions of deaths, fighting, killing, choking, pain, blood & bodies (semi-detailed); Many mentions of hitting, bruises, scars, blood, injuries & wounds (mostly semi-detailed); Many mentions of almost being killed, threats, murders & torture (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of war; Mentions of prisons/dungeons; Mentions of hanging, being executed & excruciating deaths; Mentions of beatings; Mentions of child labor & whips (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of lies; A few mentions of tasting blood; A few mentions of being chained & almost being hanged; A few mentions of the Cancer, illnesses & sickness; A few mentions of drinking, & wine; A few mentions of kidnappings; A few mentions of hunting; A few mentions of being slapped & almost being slapped; A couple mentions of cracked bones & the sound they make (barely-above-not-detailed); A couple mentions of burning the dead (barely-above-not-detailed);A couple mentions of vomiting; A couple mentions of poison; A couple mentions of drug dealers; A mention of shooting & eating a goat (barely-above-not-detailed); A mention of a butchered lamb.
Sexual Content- neck kisses & nuzzles, jaw kisses, two nose kisses, three head kisses, two not-detailed kisses, four barely-above-not-detailed kisses, two semi-detailed kisses, and two and a half detailed kisses (including one rolling on the floor); Wanting to kiss; Remembering kisses; Many mentions of kisses & kissing; Blushes, Warmth, Heat, Touches, Shivers & Embraces (semi-detailed); Hand Holding; Noticing & Smelling (semi-detailed); A few men gaze, leer & lustfully stare women, including at Dri (and mentions of their looks (& a couple touches) towards them); Keallach says he loves Andriana & wants to make her his; In Zanzibar, men outnumber women three to one; A mention of females being killed; A mention of woman flesh; A mention of being unmolested & a man figuring Dri’s neck of her tunic; A couple mentions of Zanzibar’s trading in women; A few mentions of Zanzibar women walking behind their men (hands on his hip); A few mentions of women being sold to pimps & becoming prostitutes; A few mentions of Zanzibar’s lord collecting women for his harem (he calls it his “treasured harem”); *Spoiler* *End of Spoiler*; A mention of bedding a man; A mention of (Dri) wanting to share a bed with a man (Ronan); A (teasing) mention of pushing together two beds for an engaged couple (they don’t end up pushing the beds together though); A mention of a married couple being married in every sense of the word (ie. They consummated their marriage); An asking if Ronan had bedded Dri (no, she is still a virgin); A mention of someone being stunned that another man was able to keep himself from bedding his bride; A mention of a man making his wife his; A mention of enjoying the pleasures of being married; A mention of a man & his many wives (Book #1); A mention of infertility; A mention of a fling; A mention of a courtesan (a prostitute); A couple mentions of other courtesans sitting on a men’s’ lap & kissing them (a men going to bed alone); A couple mentions of making sure men don’t see women bathing/naked at a pool; A couple mentions of a bathing area young lovers go to bathe together; Mentions of waiting for the intimacy of those truly married, wanting to become one flesh & consummating marriages; Mentions of being pure & chaste; Mentions of prostitutes; Mentions of flirting & jealousy; Mentions of touches & touching; Mentions of intimacy & desires (along with sinful desires); Mentions of taking vows/pledges of binding to be married & women being claimed; Many Mentions of a group wanting Dri to be someone’s betrothal; Mentions of being in love & feelings; Love, being/falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of ‘butting in’ to a conversation; A mention of a tight-fitting dress Dri is forced to wear that has a small cut out, giving a peek at her cleavage; A mention of a mother’s bosom; A mention of blood trickling down a girl’s throat into her cleavage; A couple mentions of bare chested men (no details); A couple mentions of a woman’s curvy figure & ample breasts; A couple mentions of underwear & bra bands.
-Andriana “Dri”, age 18/19(?)
1st person P.O.V. switches between Dri, Ronan & Keallach
Dystopia
400 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
I’m slightly numb. There’s a lot of great parts in “Remnants: Season of Glory”—like all the Spiritual Content, but there’s also a lot of gore, blood & killing. Lots. In addition, there were many more mentions of intimate married stuff (thankfully it never goes beyond not-detailed, just some slight hints.) which brings more caution to this series. I enjoy Lisa T. Bergren’s YA books, she’s a good author that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but it looks like it’s a trend with her series that more mentions of married stuff comes as the series continues. (I’m looking at you River of Time series!) Did I enjoy this series? Yes, in some ways. But I can’t begin to tell y’all about the amounts of blood and killing there are in these novels. Fans of popular secular series, probably won’t mind as much, but I found it to bit more than a bit much for a Christian series.
Link to review:
http://booksforchristiangirls.blogspo...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Blink) for this honest review.
April 28, 2016
I was sent an ARC copy by the author in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affects my review.
If you know me well, you know that this was one of my most anticipated reads of 2016. I fell in love with this series about a year ago, and I'm faithful to it until the end. These books are unlike any I've seen before and my love for these books cannot fit into this post, so I'll stop ranting now and give you my review (but we all now the review will be full of ranting, too).
Okay, so this book. THIS BOOK. Lisa knows how to write, and she always seems to mess with my heart (I've started believing she does it on purpose). This book was no exception. I shed so many invisible tears (and maybe a few real ones) and my heart was aching. This book was a beautiful ending full of adventure, intrigue, and love.
So the plot was A+, as always, and carried on the series very well. I love how it showed what happened with even the minor characters from the first 2 books. Questions were answered and personalities were revealed and explored.
The characters were amazing (duh) and I loved learning new things about them. I won't spoil anything, but things happen (and of course with my favorite character), and your heart will ache. If it doesn't, I don't think you have a heart and then you should probably get that checked out.
The end was satisfying for the most part, but it left me with a few questions about other characters. I really would love a set of novellas about the future of certain characters (I won't name them cause I don't want to spoil anything, but Lisa knows what I want;) So yeah, it was a great ending, but I'd love more. Of course, I always want more, so this is nothing new.
As for cleanliness... The book is Christian and has no language or inappropriate scenes. I has a few kisses and mention of people desiring each other fully, but no desire is acted upon. This finale is just as dark as the first two, so if you can handle the darkness of the first two, you'll do fine with this one. Plus, there are some fighting and a few blood wounds, but nothing too bad.
-Lilian-
If you know me well, you know that this was one of my most anticipated reads of 2016. I fell in love with this series about a year ago, and I'm faithful to it until the end. These books are unlike any I've seen before and my love for these books cannot fit into this post, so I'll stop ranting now and give you my review (but we all now the review will be full of ranting, too).
Okay, so this book. THIS BOOK. Lisa knows how to write, and she always seems to mess with my heart (I've started believing she does it on purpose). This book was no exception. I shed so many invisible tears (and maybe a few real ones) and my heart was aching. This book was a beautiful ending full of adventure, intrigue, and love.
So the plot was A+, as always, and carried on the series very well. I love how it showed what happened with even the minor characters from the first 2 books. Questions were answered and personalities were revealed and explored.
The characters were amazing (duh) and I loved learning new things about them. I won't spoil anything, but things happen (and of course with my favorite character), and your heart will ache. If it doesn't, I don't think you have a heart and then you should probably get that checked out.
The end was satisfying for the most part, but it left me with a few questions about other characters. I really would love a set of novellas about the future of certain characters (I won't name them cause I don't want to spoil anything, but Lisa knows what I want;) So yeah, it was a great ending, but I'd love more. Of course, I always want more, so this is nothing new.
As for cleanliness... The book is Christian and has no language or inappropriate scenes. I has a few kisses and mention of people desiring each other fully, but no desire is acted upon. This finale is just as dark as the first two, so if you can handle the darkness of the first two, you'll do fine with this one. Plus, there are some fighting and a few blood wounds, but nothing too bad.
-Lilian-
March 13, 2016
FEELS! ALL THE FEELS!
Okay, I really loved this book/series/characters and that ending killed me.
A "real" review will hpefully be up soon!
Okay, I really loved this book/series/characters and that ending killed me.
A "real" review will hpefully be up soon!
March 23, 2016
About the Book
In the third and final volume of the Remnants series—Seasons of Glory—the power of the Remnants and their people are growing, threatening Pacifica’s careful plans for domination. Among the Trading Union, village after village, outpost after outpost, and city after city are drawn to people of the Way, and agree to stand against those who hunt them. But Pacifica intends to ferret out and annihilate the Remnants—as well as everyone who hasn’t sworn allegiance to the empire—setting the stage for an epic showdown that will change the course of a world on the brink … forever.
My Review
My goodness what a fantastic conclusion to a great series! Season of Glory starts right where Season of Fire leaves off. The characters in Season of Glory are re-grouping and readying themselves for the ultimate fight of good vs. evil. This book was heart pounding and kept me on the very edge of my seat almost the entire time. There were a lot of "spiritual" aspects, but I wish they were more bold and brazen. I am a very bold and brazen person and writer when it comes to my faith and I just wish that had happened here.
The Remnants series by Lisa T. Bergren is a must read for YA, Fantasy, and Dystopian readers.
March 24, 2016
(4.5 stars) ALL THE FEELS!!! I laughed, teared up, danced (literally) and yelled (literally)!!! It was amazing! I'm off to find more Lisa Bergren books!
November 8, 2022
Season of Glory is the final book in the Remnants trilogy and, even though it's been years since I've read the previous books, it was easy to pick up this book and get back into the storyline.
The characters were nice. I enjoyed the romance between Ronan and Dri, even if some aspects bugged me.
All in all, the story had adventure and was enjoyable for the most part. I did think the story dragged on at times, but it was still a good read. :)
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
The characters were nice. I enjoyed the romance between Ronan and Dri, even if some aspects bugged me.
All in all, the story had adventure and was enjoyable for the most part. I did think the story dragged on at times, but it was still a good read. :)
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
February 26, 2016
Remnants Season of Glory starts right where Remnants Season of Fire left off. The Ailith have just rescued Dri, Ronan and Dri's parents from Pacifica and are now making their escape back to Ronan and Dri's beloved Valley. There they will regroup and rest in preparation for the battle that the Ailith have been called for, the ultimate fight against good and evil.
Keallach still desires to have Dri as his own and devises a plan to infiltrate the Ailith and ultimately win her over to rule with him. Keallach is feeling the calling upon him though and is confused. Having been under Sethos's power for years Keallach doesn't know his own mind. Drawn to the Ailith as his kin, he still feels the pull of the dark forces and Sethos's influence.
As more and more people come to the Valley in support of the Way Sethos knows he must stop this movement if he ever wants to have ultimate power over the people of the land. In order to gain that power there must be a marriage between Keallach and Dri and Sethos is determined to do all in his power to make that happen.
Wow! Just Wow! I loved every bit of Season of Glory! It was so hard to put this book down. I found myself so wrapped up in the things that were happening that when it came time for me to do my adulting it was very difficult to leave their world behind! Dri, Ronan and the rest were always on my mind as I went about being a responsible adult and I couldn't wait to immerse myself in their world once again. The battles were epic and exciting and had my heart pounding! Season of Glory was a bit of a reunion of all of the characters the Ailith have met along their journey, it was good to catch up with all of those who had been touched by the Maker.
Season of Glory is filled with so many spiritual aspects. Redemption and restoration are two things that came to mind while reading this last book in the series. The battle of good vs. evil is a relevant lesson taught and I loved how the author used the spiritual realm to depict angels and demons fighting for souls, and how the Maker calls us for a purpose higher than our own desires.
The Remnant series is a must read in my opinion, and I have to say you will not be disappointed!
Keallach still desires to have Dri as his own and devises a plan to infiltrate the Ailith and ultimately win her over to rule with him. Keallach is feeling the calling upon him though and is confused. Having been under Sethos's power for years Keallach doesn't know his own mind. Drawn to the Ailith as his kin, he still feels the pull of the dark forces and Sethos's influence.
As more and more people come to the Valley in support of the Way Sethos knows he must stop this movement if he ever wants to have ultimate power over the people of the land. In order to gain that power there must be a marriage between Keallach and Dri and Sethos is determined to do all in his power to make that happen.
Wow! Just Wow! I loved every bit of Season of Glory! It was so hard to put this book down. I found myself so wrapped up in the things that were happening that when it came time for me to do my adulting it was very difficult to leave their world behind! Dri, Ronan and the rest were always on my mind as I went about being a responsible adult and I couldn't wait to immerse myself in their world once again. The battles were epic and exciting and had my heart pounding! Season of Glory was a bit of a reunion of all of the characters the Ailith have met along their journey, it was good to catch up with all of those who had been touched by the Maker.
Season of Glory is filled with so many spiritual aspects. Redemption and restoration are two things that came to mind while reading this last book in the series. The battle of good vs. evil is a relevant lesson taught and I loved how the author used the spiritual realm to depict angels and demons fighting for souls, and how the Maker calls us for a purpose higher than our own desires.
The Remnant series is a must read in my opinion, and I have to say you will not be disappointed!
February 29, 2016
Back to Pacifica, the Valley, Zanzibar, and Castle Vega. In the last book of the Remnants series, darkness gets darker and light gets lighter. Heavy battles are fought and great losses are suffered by everyone – but despite all the bloodshed, the Remnants are victorious.
Unexpected twists and turns and a pleasant reading pace, kept me turning the pages. I have read all three books in the Remnant series with great interest and I think the series got better with each book – or maybe it was that I started to love the Ailith more and more. Anyways, it was a great pleasure to read this series and I’m a bit sad to say goodbye to the wonderful characters.
Unexpected twists and turns and a pleasant reading pace, kept me turning the pages. I have read all three books in the Remnant series with great interest and I think the series got better with each book – or maybe it was that I started to love the Ailith more and more. Anyways, it was a great pleasure to read this series and I’m a bit sad to say goodbye to the wonderful characters.
May 2, 2016
I'm rating this book for my students.* They love this series! These books are especially popular with my junior high girls. Lisa Bergren is one of our favorite authors!
*I teach English in a Christian junior high/high school.
*I teach English in a Christian junior high/high school.
August 30, 2017
This is the end to the series. It was a fast-paced series filled with romance, and action and good characters. As I said in my review of the previous book, this had a lot of religious elements in it. This one had a bunch of them. Talk of a Maker, and following His way. Using their gifts for good, to honor him, etc. Prayer, trying to follow the light, exorcising demons, dark angels, angels, etc.
But, I did enjoy it overall. The romance while mostly clean had mention of consummating marriage, and talk of virgins, and bedding women, etc. The violence like the others was mild to heavy, murders and fights, pretty bloody. Language - none.
But, I did enjoy it overall. The romance while mostly clean had mention of consummating marriage, and talk of virgins, and bedding women, etc. The violence like the others was mild to heavy, murders and fights, pretty bloody. Language - none.
November 15, 2025
It wasn't completely accurate spiritual wise, but it was still entertaining!
March 8, 2016
YES!! That is the answer if you are wondering if you should read this book/trilogy.
I have always enjoyed Lisa's books and this trilogy was no exception. I read the first two books and enjoyed them but this final book blew my socks off. I couldn't put it down and took every spare moment I had to read it. There are twists you don't see coming and the emotion felt by the characters leaps off the page. I normally skim through battle scenes figuring the characters will be safe but with this story I was constantly engaged. The writing is simple enough for younger ages and yet complex enough for adults to enjoy.
I particularly enjoyed the theological aspect of this book. The series is focused on the battle between good and evil but also has themes of fate vs free will. The characters struggle with understanding what it means to make their own choices but also to live in The Way (the good) and trust in the Maker's will for them. This book culminates this understanding of fate vs free will through three characters and their individual choices. I would easily give this to any teen wrestling with how they should live out a life of faith. It doesn't sugar coat the real issues that we all struggle with and yet provides a sense of hope even in the midst of these struggles.
I cannot say enough good things about this book. I will be coming back to read it again and again, I'm sure.
I have always enjoyed Lisa's books and this trilogy was no exception. I read the first two books and enjoyed them but this final book blew my socks off. I couldn't put it down and took every spare moment I had to read it. There are twists you don't see coming and the emotion felt by the characters leaps off the page. I normally skim through battle scenes figuring the characters will be safe but with this story I was constantly engaged. The writing is simple enough for younger ages and yet complex enough for adults to enjoy.
I particularly enjoyed the theological aspect of this book. The series is focused on the battle between good and evil but also has themes of fate vs free will. The characters struggle with understanding what it means to make their own choices but also to live in The Way (the good) and trust in the Maker's will for them. This book culminates this understanding of fate vs free will through three characters and their individual choices. I would easily give this to any teen wrestling with how they should live out a life of faith. It doesn't sugar coat the real issues that we all struggle with and yet provides a sense of hope even in the midst of these struggles.
I cannot say enough good things about this book. I will be coming back to read it again and again, I'm sure.
February 21, 2017
By the ways, guys and gals, before I actually write this review, I have to tell you something. This will be the last review I am doing for a while. I will explain more tomorrow.
Now, back to the book at hand. I am very sorry to say that I had to actually work to finish this book. I wasn't very impressed with it. The reason I am very sad to say that is because I really enjoyed the first two books in this series.
I was very annoyed with Andriana. I am supposed to like the main characters, right? Well, I didn't. The rest of the Remnants and Knights were awesome, though.
The story also seemed to get a little too long. I wanted it to be over by the time I got halfway into it. It seemed like they fought, they hid, they fought, they hid, and so on. It was much too repetitive to me.
The cover was okay, not exactly my favorite. Every time I picked up the book, it seemed like they were staring into my soul. So, I have to give this cover 3 stars. There should have been something other than just faces on the cover, personally. But I did like the 'light bubbles' or whatever you call them.
As for the book, I have to give this book 2 stars as well. I think I had way too high of expectations.
Title: Seasons of Glory
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Author's Website: http://lisatawnbergren.com/
This review is written in my own opinions and words.
Now, back to the book at hand. I am very sorry to say that I had to actually work to finish this book. I wasn't very impressed with it. The reason I am very sad to say that is because I really enjoyed the first two books in this series.
I was very annoyed with Andriana. I am supposed to like the main characters, right? Well, I didn't. The rest of the Remnants and Knights were awesome, though.
The story also seemed to get a little too long. I wanted it to be over by the time I got halfway into it. It seemed like they fought, they hid, they fought, they hid, and so on. It was much too repetitive to me.
The cover was okay, not exactly my favorite. Every time I picked up the book, it seemed like they were staring into my soul. So, I have to give this cover 3 stars. There should have been something other than just faces on the cover, personally. But I did like the 'light bubbles' or whatever you call them.
As for the book, I have to give this book 2 stars as well. I think I had way too high of expectations.
Title: Seasons of Glory
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Author's Website: http://lisatawnbergren.com/
This review is written in my own opinions and words.
March 9, 2016
Wow oh Wow!
What a fantastic ending to this series!
From the very first page to the end, this book is packed with action, intrigue, struggles, good vs. evil, heartfelt relationships, and hope!
Dri, Ronan and all the other Remnants encounter the most powerful battles of their lives as they strive to bring the message of The Way to everyone. They feel the Maker drawing them to others and learn the only way to reach these lost souls is to unite as one, to use their gifts the Maker has given them. They do experience many roadblocks when they try to do things on their own and their guide Neiro reminds them to draw upon the Maker.
Dri and Ronan also struggle with understanding their relationship and there are forces around them trying to pull them apart.
I truly loved this book and the Whole series! It touched my heart in many ways.
I’m not sure how many times or how strongly I can say WOW!
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS READING THIS SERIES!!
I received this book from the author so I could give an honest review. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
What a fantastic ending to this series!
From the very first page to the end, this book is packed with action, intrigue, struggles, good vs. evil, heartfelt relationships, and hope!
Dri, Ronan and all the other Remnants encounter the most powerful battles of their lives as they strive to bring the message of The Way to everyone. They feel the Maker drawing them to others and learn the only way to reach these lost souls is to unite as one, to use their gifts the Maker has given them. They do experience many roadblocks when they try to do things on their own and their guide Neiro reminds them to draw upon the Maker.
Dri and Ronan also struggle with understanding their relationship and there are forces around them trying to pull them apart.
I truly loved this book and the Whole series! It touched my heart in many ways.
I’m not sure how many times or how strongly I can say WOW!
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS READING THIS SERIES!!
I received this book from the author so I could give an honest review. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
March 9, 2016
This was a complete satisfactory ending to The Remnants trilogy! I went through all the emotions with this one. Laughter, anguish (yep, even put down the book for a few to sulk), nail biting, tears, happy sighs...
One thing about this series, each book has seemed like it comes at a time in my life where quite a bit of what the characters are learning in their situations can be applied to my own current situation. Ever have that happen? Or maybe I'm just weird. But that is something that has always drawn me to this series and Season of Glory hit me in the gut quite a few times! This is definitely a series that I'll read more than once and would love if I could get my daughter to read so we can discuss (and, rest assured, I will be working on that! ;)
If you've enjoyed the first two books, this one will not disappoint!
I received an ARC of this book for review. All thoughts are my own.
One thing about this series, each book has seemed like it comes at a time in my life where quite a bit of what the characters are learning in their situations can be applied to my own current situation. Ever have that happen? Or maybe I'm just weird. But that is something that has always drawn me to this series and Season of Glory hit me in the gut quite a few times! This is definitely a series that I'll read more than once and would love if I could get my daughter to read so we can discuss (and, rest assured, I will be working on that! ;)
If you've enjoyed the first two books, this one will not disappoint!
I received an ARC of this book for review. All thoughts are my own.
September 27, 2022
the epic conclusion, will they wont they. and cliff hangers to leave you gasping, left us mind blown.
with their talents as Remnants growing, they will need every thing they have to fight against Pacifica's biggest evil. can they trust the once emperor or not. a must read.
Amelia & Eleanor Eckert.
with their talents as Remnants growing, they will need every thing they have to fight against Pacifica's biggest evil. can they trust the once emperor or not. a must read.
Amelia & Eleanor Eckert.
May 22, 2016
Review soon!
February 1, 2019
(Disclaimer: This is a review through a Christian perspective, so if you don't identify your self as a Christian or don't know anything of that nature, you may have a hard time understanding)
In Faulkner's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, he said the main job of the writer is to write about the human heart.
I've been reading a lot of books lately, and all of them have had really good stories, but are missing one thing: the demonstration of the human heart.
Luckily for Lisa T. Bergren's Remnants series, she does just that.
Through the adventure of Adriana (or Dri) and her friends, they are called by the Maker to a journey to overthrow the powerful kingdom Pacifica and rid the world of darkness as righteous, literally God-sent-warriors. Furthermore, I feel like this book is pointed more to teen Christian girls such as myself.
One of the best things about this book is the morals I can take away on each chapter. As a Christian, there a lot of books which denounces God and His will. However, this book does just the opposite. Bergren does an amazing job encouraging me and reminding me of how good and great God is! The subjects that Bergren touches such as temptation, dating/marriage, and forgiveness, it really inspired me to do more of these things and follow what God wants me to do and be a warrior for Him too, in a sense. All of these subjects do touch on the subject of the human heart, and how to overcome that pesky sin nature. Because of all the morals Bergren includes in her book, it really made reading this series so much more filling and complete.
Furthermore, the characters make the book so much more elevated. When I step back and look at the characters, together they represent the church, a group of believers. In books, I would see characters be overall the same. However, Bergren really diversifies the characters, such as Bellona, a bold, strong, and serious warrior, and Tressa, a gentle healer. These two may be very different, but they both serve an important role as the Knights of the Last Order. (which represent the body of Christ/ the church) Overall, Bergren really diversifies each of her characters and I love it! (My favorite is Vidar, unbelievably charming and hilarious)
Unfortunately, in one part of the second book, it got really slow. Nothing really was going on. I could see that the purpose of that part of the book is, but I felt like Bergren really extended it longer than it should have been, making it boring in just that one part of the second book.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book through and through. It was written with great quality, and it will not fail you from encouraging you in your daily life as a Christian.
I rarely give books a five-star rating, but this series really deserves a ten star, because it is SO rare that I see books with such good morals to it.
Thank you so much for reading my review and I hope this was a help to you!
Kandice
In Faulkner's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, he said the main job of the writer is to write about the human heart.
I've been reading a lot of books lately, and all of them have had really good stories, but are missing one thing: the demonstration of the human heart.
Luckily for Lisa T. Bergren's Remnants series, she does just that.
Through the adventure of Adriana (or Dri) and her friends, they are called by the Maker to a journey to overthrow the powerful kingdom Pacifica and rid the world of darkness as righteous, literally God-sent-warriors. Furthermore, I feel like this book is pointed more to teen Christian girls such as myself.
One of the best things about this book is the morals I can take away on each chapter. As a Christian, there a lot of books which denounces God and His will. However, this book does just the opposite. Bergren does an amazing job encouraging me and reminding me of how good and great God is! The subjects that Bergren touches such as temptation, dating/marriage, and forgiveness, it really inspired me to do more of these things and follow what God wants me to do and be a warrior for Him too, in a sense. All of these subjects do touch on the subject of the human heart, and how to overcome that pesky sin nature. Because of all the morals Bergren includes in her book, it really made reading this series so much more filling and complete.
Furthermore, the characters make the book so much more elevated. When I step back and look at the characters, together they represent the church, a group of believers. In books, I would see characters be overall the same. However, Bergren really diversifies the characters, such as Bellona, a bold, strong, and serious warrior, and Tressa, a gentle healer. These two may be very different, but they both serve an important role as the Knights of the Last Order. (which represent the body of Christ/ the church) Overall, Bergren really diversifies each of her characters and I love it! (My favorite is Vidar, unbelievably charming and hilarious)
Unfortunately, in one part of the second book, it got really slow. Nothing really was going on. I could see that the purpose of that part of the book is, but I felt like Bergren really extended it longer than it should have been, making it boring in just that one part of the second book.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book through and through. It was written with great quality, and it will not fail you from encouraging you in your daily life as a Christian.
I rarely give books a five-star rating, but this series really deserves a ten star, because it is SO rare that I see books with such good morals to it.
Thank you so much for reading my review and I hope this was a help to you!
Kandice
April 30, 2018
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. The writing, while not absolutely stunning, was decent. It was a little plain which isn’t a bad thing at all especially for teen fiction; although, personally, I love a colorful manuscript. In addition, the energy the second book seemed to lack, was present in this one as the Ailith battled to bring light to the kingdom of Pacifica.
Bergren used Andriana, Ronan, and Keallach’s points of view to tell the narrative and I found this rather nice. It made me feel like I got to know each of them personally and thus, gave me a chance to fall in love with them. The only thing that really, really bugged me about the different points of view was the fonts – each of the three characters had a different font for their point of view. I get what they were trying to do with this: make it clear which character was being featured. But I don’t think it was necessary and the constantly changing fonts almost came across as messy.
Moving on, though… It was amazing how Andriana’s character grew in this book. She became stronger, finding her identity in the Maker, and I definitely admired her for this. It was interesting to have the story told from Keallach’s point of view… At first, I was a little skeptical, but I grew to understand him and almost fell in love with him too. Wait what? Did I just say that?? Sorry, no spoilers. I won’t speak another word. Hehe. Ronan, was ever the loving knight. A tad protective maybe, but I guess that was part of his job as Andriana’s knight.
Now about that ending…. Wow. Just wow. There was one point near the end where I had no idea what was going to happen and I absolutely LOVED that! Yes, call me crazy, but when I’m reading a book and the author has me questioning all of the theories I have spun throughout the past chapters, that is good writing. Again, no spoilers so I won’t say anything else.
Altogether, this was by far my favorite book of the series! As for “the Remnants” as a whole, they were a clean read which was refreshing. I didn’t care too much for the incorporation of angels and demon and the sort of twist on Christianity, but it wasn’t terrible. Maybe I’m just picky though… But if you’re into dystopia and you’re looking for something decent, you should definitely give this series a try.
Bergren used Andriana, Ronan, and Keallach’s points of view to tell the narrative and I found this rather nice. It made me feel like I got to know each of them personally and thus, gave me a chance to fall in love with them. The only thing that really, really bugged me about the different points of view was the fonts – each of the three characters had a different font for their point of view. I get what they were trying to do with this: make it clear which character was being featured. But I don’t think it was necessary and the constantly changing fonts almost came across as messy.
Moving on, though… It was amazing how Andriana’s character grew in this book. She became stronger, finding her identity in the Maker, and I definitely admired her for this. It was interesting to have the story told from Keallach’s point of view… At first, I was a little skeptical, but I grew to understand him and almost fell in love with him too. Wait what? Did I just say that?? Sorry, no spoilers. I won’t speak another word. Hehe. Ronan, was ever the loving knight. A tad protective maybe, but I guess that was part of his job as Andriana’s knight.
Now about that ending…. Wow. Just wow. There was one point near the end where I had no idea what was going to happen and I absolutely LOVED that! Yes, call me crazy, but when I’m reading a book and the author has me questioning all of the theories I have spun throughout the past chapters, that is good writing. Again, no spoilers so I won’t say anything else.
Altogether, this was by far my favorite book of the series! As for “the Remnants” as a whole, they were a clean read which was refreshing. I didn’t care too much for the incorporation of angels and demon and the sort of twist on Christianity, but it wasn’t terrible. Maybe I’m just picky though… But if you’re into dystopia and you’re looking for something decent, you should definitely give this series a try.
November 19, 2022
This series I think of as a journey, while not knowing where the story is going. This series was much more spiritual than some of Bergen’s other works, like River of Time, which was really interesting. I enjoyed the themes of light and dark, especially within characters.
Overall, the development was amazing. In the beginning, we only see from Andrianna but slowly we see other perspectives. I do wish however we could’ve gotten a view point from Vidar or Killian.
Adrianna’s gift development was also incredible, as well
as the other characters. The twins were amazing. I loved scenes with Keallach as the reader can truly not know who he is, until the end.
Also the revealment of Niero’s identity as an angel was an amazing moment. At the beginning he was a fluctuating character, but he really made a team with Dri, as she needed his help with her gift and struggles.
The romance was drawn out and beautiful. Again, it was a journey, with ups and downs. I appreciated there not being too many dramatic moments as in real life. There could’ve been more a focus on Tressa and Killian but since they are not main characters I am ok with that.
Really nice transition between the three books, in the theme and perspectives. Wonder was about finding the remnants and setting the scene, Fire of internal struggle and meeting the enemy, and Glory with forgiveness, confrontation, and battle. Also a gorgeous almost tragic ending. Excellent read.
Overall, the development was amazing. In the beginning, we only see from Andrianna but slowly we see other perspectives. I do wish however we could’ve gotten a view point from Vidar or Killian.
Adrianna’s gift development was also incredible, as well
as the other characters. The twins were amazing. I loved scenes with Keallach as the reader can truly not know who he is, until the end.
Also the revealment of Niero’s identity as an angel was an amazing moment. At the beginning he was a fluctuating character, but he really made a team with Dri, as she needed his help with her gift and struggles.
The romance was drawn out and beautiful. Again, it was a journey, with ups and downs. I appreciated there not being too many dramatic moments as in real life. There could’ve been more a focus on Tressa and Killian but since they are not main characters I am ok with that.
Really nice transition between the three books, in the theme and perspectives. Wonder was about finding the remnants and setting the scene, Fire of internal struggle and meeting the enemy, and Glory with forgiveness, confrontation, and battle. Also a gorgeous almost tragic ending. Excellent read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 1, 2023
I finally read the third book of the trilogy and I loved it. I can't decide if I should keep them to read again someday or give them away to someone else who would like them.
Action, suspense, good guys, bad guys, some you're not sure about until the end, prophecies fulfilled, the Way , the Maker, loyalty, faith, true love, battles, and much more.
This series is a few years old. I'll have to find more of Bergren's books.
I strongly recommend that you read these books in order.
Appropriate for teens and up.
Action, suspense, good guys, bad guys, some you're not sure about until the end, prophecies fulfilled, the Way , the Maker, loyalty, faith, true love, battles, and much more.
This series is a few years old. I'll have to find more of Bergren's books.
I strongly recommend that you read these books in order.
Appropriate for teens and up.
December 27, 2017
Ah! A worthy end to the series. As with book two, I found myself seeking snatches of time to read "just a few more pages." The dramatic tension is dynamic, even if it is a bit predictable at times, and I didn't even tire of the almost constant battle within the main characters as they are pulled toward truth and lies respectively. I could feel the strength of the faithful community, the joy as they gathered together even in the face of danger and death.
September 27, 2025
What would happen if one of God's chosen decided not to follow the calling on their life? What if they decide later, they made a bad choice and want to come back to that calling, but they've lost the trust of others? Should we trust them when they've failed us in the past? All great questions and all things they must deal with now. Even the disciples were not perfect, but didn't God know that?
Excellent job again Lisa!
Excellent job again Lisa!
May 4, 2017
Wow! What a fantastic ending for this wonderful and exciting series. So much good stuff in these books, and this one in partitular! Dri, Ronan and the other Allith kin endure battle after battle against evil within and without. They are not perfect, but they find their way as they learn to trust in the Maker: "the One who we and is, and is to come"
August 13, 2017
Hoping for novellas
Loved, loved, loved the series and it's redemptive tone! It takes a hard look at human nature and shows what is possible through G-sly nurture.
The characters felt real and well fleshed out, standing out as beacons of hope. The fight scenes were epic and the problems ones we each face regularly. I laughed, cried and cheered the Remnants to victory!
Loved, loved, loved the series and it's redemptive tone! It takes a hard look at human nature and shows what is possible through G-sly nurture.
The characters felt real and well fleshed out, standing out as beacons of hope. The fight scenes were epic and the problems ones we each face regularly. I laughed, cried and cheered the Remnants to victory!
January 24, 2018
So amazing how she explains the spiritual battles in all of us!
I don’t know that I ever could have explained how the spiritual battle rages within me at times until I read this book. The other 2 were good but this ending to the trilogy truly spoke to me. I found myself crying knowing that these battle go on in us every day and we have to cling to the One who made us!
I don’t know that I ever could have explained how the spiritual battle rages within me at times until I read this book. The other 2 were good but this ending to the trilogy truly spoke to me. I found myself crying knowing that these battle go on in us every day and we have to cling to the One who made us!
October 19, 2021
Remnants: Season of Glory
Th symbolism of walking in the spirit of Christ is inspirational. The growth of grace in knowledge sparked my own. And as the Remnants repeated " its not what you feel, but what is truth " I internalized that key. There are many keys,and gems of truth throughout this series that increased spiritual knowledge.
Th symbolism of walking in the spirit of Christ is inspirational. The growth of grace in knowledge sparked my own. And as the Remnants repeated " its not what you feel, but what is truth " I internalized that key. There are many keys,and gems of truth throughout this series that increased spiritual knowledge.
February 21, 2018
Sad that it’s over
This is one of those series that you wish could go on and on. Nevertheless the story built into a huge crescendo with a very satisfying conclusion! Excellent writing with characters that I will miss.
This is one of those series that you wish could go on and on. Nevertheless the story built into a huge crescendo with a very satisfying conclusion! Excellent writing with characters that I will miss.
July 6, 2024
I literally read the first 7 chapters on the 25th June and then haven’t touched the book till today, where I real the remaining like 40 chapters lol. Loved this series and I love how Christian it is like it felt like I was reading my bible as well as a normal book and it was good 😊
August 29, 2016
Season of Glory is the third, and possibly final, book in Lisa Bergren’s “Remnants” series. I’ve been a fan of Lisa’s books since reading her River of Time series and have been very curious about this new series, though I wasn‘t brave enough to try it, until now. I’ve just recently been getting into the dystopian side of the fantasy genre and didn’t really know what to expect from this book beyond my usual hopes of a great story and interesting characters. I didn’t read the first two books in the series, which may have somewhat contributed to my less than stellar opinion of this book. It wasn’t anywhere close to horrible, but I didn’t find it wonderful, either. For me, Season of Glory falls somewhere in the mediocre category.
I’m not typically a big fan of books written from the first person perspective, though there are a few authors that can pull it off wonderfully. I generally consider Ms. Bergren to be one of them, but for this particular story, it fell more than a bit flat. The tale obviously picks up very close to where the second book left off and I was scrambling to get my bearings for a bit. Thinking back on this story as a whole, I’m pretty sure most of it was comprised of battles and fighting, and then a brief reprieve, then more battles. I found myself really struggling to get into the story and it didn’t truly hold my attention until around the halfway mark, and by then I was hoping the end would be coming up before too terribly long. My waning attention had me noting every one of the 400 pages and wondering how many more loose threads there could possibly be. On a more positive note, the author did seem quite determined to make sure there were no questions left unanswered, which I’m sure I would’ve appreciated more, had I taken the time to read the previous novels.
The narrative comes from multiple character perspectives, all in the first person style, but with clear breaks between characters. That helped a little bit, but to be honest, I found that all of the voices sounded very much alike. I couldn’t tell Andriana’s from Ronan’s unless I was fully aware of whose head I had jumped into. I really wanted their voices to be more distinct and further draw me into the story. I was also really bothered by the lack of consistency found within the pages. The book is set in a future time, apparently, but I probably wouldn’t have guessed that from just picking it up and reading a random page. The main characters, which are mostly comprised of teenagers, fluctuate between very proper and precise speech, and using modern-day slang and terminology. And then there’s the fact that they apparently don’t have electricity, but somehow they have tracking and surveillance equipment, vehicles, and helicopters? I don’t know if that was explained in a previous book, but I found it very unbelievable in this one.
I can honestly say that I did like the character of Andriana, whose perspective the story comes from most often. She is an interesting character and I enjoyed seeing everything through her eyes. She has a curiosity about her, though she’s been hurt often enough to be wary. She also battles questions about her calling and what the correct decision is, something I was able to relate with. Her faults made her seem more real and I enjoyed watching her push past her doubts to find faith during the trials. I also rather liked a couple of the secondary characters and learning about the gifts the Remnants were given, as well seeing them learn to use them with discernment. I didn’t find myself overly attached to either Keallach or Ronan, nor did they really ever truly come alive for me, since I found them to be less than endearing. I did end up liking them a little better by the end, but by then, it was too late, in my opinion. Despite the fact that the fate of many was in question, they still found the time to fight over a girl more than once. Though, Lisa was able to make a good point through their bickering, so it wasn’t a total loss. Also, with Keallach, I was left questioning which side he was on for almost the entire book. Even right up to the end, I was still debating his loyalties.
My final comment is that I really appreciated how Lisa tried to use this story to stir hearts and point readers towards God, or the Maker, as He’s called throughout the book. The story may come across as a bit preachy to some, but the idea behind the Remnants is that they were called to fight the Darkness and share God’s light with all they encounter. To this end, there is a lot of praying and seeking the Maker’s will, as well as reminders to have faith during trying times and to fight the Darkness. Even when the whole world seems to be against everything you believe in, this story offers hope and encourages readers to never back down from what is right. So, for this singular reason, I would recommend this book to teens who enjoy fantasy and dystopian.
I received an advanced copy of this book through Fiction 411 for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I’m not typically a big fan of books written from the first person perspective, though there are a few authors that can pull it off wonderfully. I generally consider Ms. Bergren to be one of them, but for this particular story, it fell more than a bit flat. The tale obviously picks up very close to where the second book left off and I was scrambling to get my bearings for a bit. Thinking back on this story as a whole, I’m pretty sure most of it was comprised of battles and fighting, and then a brief reprieve, then more battles. I found myself really struggling to get into the story and it didn’t truly hold my attention until around the halfway mark, and by then I was hoping the end would be coming up before too terribly long. My waning attention had me noting every one of the 400 pages and wondering how many more loose threads there could possibly be. On a more positive note, the author did seem quite determined to make sure there were no questions left unanswered, which I’m sure I would’ve appreciated more, had I taken the time to read the previous novels.
The narrative comes from multiple character perspectives, all in the first person style, but with clear breaks between characters. That helped a little bit, but to be honest, I found that all of the voices sounded very much alike. I couldn’t tell Andriana’s from Ronan’s unless I was fully aware of whose head I had jumped into. I really wanted their voices to be more distinct and further draw me into the story. I was also really bothered by the lack of consistency found within the pages. The book is set in a future time, apparently, but I probably wouldn’t have guessed that from just picking it up and reading a random page. The main characters, which are mostly comprised of teenagers, fluctuate between very proper and precise speech, and using modern-day slang and terminology. And then there’s the fact that they apparently don’t have electricity, but somehow they have tracking and surveillance equipment, vehicles, and helicopters? I don’t know if that was explained in a previous book, but I found it very unbelievable in this one.
I can honestly say that I did like the character of Andriana, whose perspective the story comes from most often. She is an interesting character and I enjoyed seeing everything through her eyes. She has a curiosity about her, though she’s been hurt often enough to be wary. She also battles questions about her calling and what the correct decision is, something I was able to relate with. Her faults made her seem more real and I enjoyed watching her push past her doubts to find faith during the trials. I also rather liked a couple of the secondary characters and learning about the gifts the Remnants were given, as well seeing them learn to use them with discernment. I didn’t find myself overly attached to either Keallach or Ronan, nor did they really ever truly come alive for me, since I found them to be less than endearing. I did end up liking them a little better by the end, but by then, it was too late, in my opinion. Despite the fact that the fate of many was in question, they still found the time to fight over a girl more than once. Though, Lisa was able to make a good point through their bickering, so it wasn’t a total loss. Also, with Keallach, I was left questioning which side he was on for almost the entire book. Even right up to the end, I was still debating his loyalties.
My final comment is that I really appreciated how Lisa tried to use this story to stir hearts and point readers towards God, or the Maker, as He’s called throughout the book. The story may come across as a bit preachy to some, but the idea behind the Remnants is that they were called to fight the Darkness and share God’s light with all they encounter. To this end, there is a lot of praying and seeking the Maker’s will, as well as reminders to have faith during trying times and to fight the Darkness. Even when the whole world seems to be against everything you believe in, this story offers hope and encourages readers to never back down from what is right. So, for this singular reason, I would recommend this book to teens who enjoy fantasy and dystopian.
I received an advanced copy of this book through Fiction 411 for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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