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The Endless War #3
Endless Night
Ciara has traveled to the barracks but the promised teaching has not come to pass, leaving her worse off than before, and her people without the nya'shin for protection. If she can't master the summoning, she fears the darkness will claim her.
But now that the darkness has revealed itself, Jasn must find a way to save Alena from her connection to the draasin before that connection kills her. Only then can he search for whether Katya was destroyed by the darkness, or learn if he can still save her. With her shaping limited, Alena discovers a different reserve of strength, one that will be vital in the coming days.
The real war now begins. They all must learn how to suppress the danger of Tenebeth, discover and stop those responsible for summoning the dark, or none will survive.
But now that the darkness has revealed itself, Jasn must find a way to save Alena from her connection to the draasin before that connection kills her. Only then can he search for whether Katya was destroyed by the darkness, or learn if he can still save her. With her shaping limited, Alena discovers a different reserve of strength, one that will be vital in the coming days.
The real war now begins. They all must learn how to suppress the danger of Tenebeth, discover and stop those responsible for summoning the dark, or none will survive.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 19, 2016
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September 26, 2017
My original Endless Night audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
The story continues immediately where book 2 leaves off. Ciara struggles with controlling her new found powers and her lingering doubt. She can summon all of the elemental energies, but cannot easily repeat these summonings. Though Chassin assures her she is learning, his teaching skills are limited, simply instructing her to practice, but not showing her how to hone her skills.
Alena is now linked to the drassin egg . The continuing drain on her fire shaping has sapped her energy to the point of extreme weakness, barely able to shape anything else, and if she cannot separate before the egg hatches, she is in real danger of dying from its pull. Jasn through his link to her life-force continues to help, but this will likely not be enough. They have to find a willing draasin to take over or face the fact they will have to destroy the egg or the Barracks may lose their most capable warier.
The story continues forward much like the previous books, giving the listener more questions about the nature of the dark force of Tenebeth than real answers. More is learned about Chassin and his extraordinary abilities, but he continues to be the enigmatic and reluctant teacher and leader. His lack of information and infuriating secrecy frustrates all as they desperately need his guidance.
What felt like character development in the previous books, seems to slow the story somewhat in this volume. There is significant repetition, explaining Jasn’s inner struggle as well as Ciara’s doubt about her powers. The action is wonderful and well worth the listen, but there are spans of explanation which by this point are well known to the listener. If you enjoyed the first two volumes, you are certainly hooked, but you might find yourself asking that the story move a little quicker.
James Foster performs the story with his smooth and capable voice. He puts a wonderful emotion into his delivery, giving the listener the necessary drama that adds greatly to the narrative. He is the voice of The endless War series and you couldn’t imagine anyone else doing it by this point. An excellent performance.
Book 3 raises more questions than it answers as Ciara, Jasn, Alena and the many other interesting characters continue their fight against the growing forces of darkness. The story doesn’t really wrap up, but is more of an installment in the world Holmberg has created. Don’t stop now, book 4 and 5 are out and waiting for you when you finish.
Audiobook was provided for review by the narrator.
The story continues immediately where book 2 leaves off. Ciara struggles with controlling her new found powers and her lingering doubt. She can summon all of the elemental energies, but cannot easily repeat these summonings. Though Chassin assures her she is learning, his teaching skills are limited, simply instructing her to practice, but not showing her how to hone her skills.
Alena is now linked to the drassin egg . The continuing drain on her fire shaping has sapped her energy to the point of extreme weakness, barely able to shape anything else, and if she cannot separate before the egg hatches, she is in real danger of dying from its pull. Jasn through his link to her life-force continues to help, but this will likely not be enough. They have to find a willing draasin to take over or face the fact they will have to destroy the egg or the Barracks may lose their most capable warier.
The story continues forward much like the previous books, giving the listener more questions about the nature of the dark force of Tenebeth than real answers. More is learned about Chassin and his extraordinary abilities, but he continues to be the enigmatic and reluctant teacher and leader. His lack of information and infuriating secrecy frustrates all as they desperately need his guidance.
What felt like character development in the previous books, seems to slow the story somewhat in this volume. There is significant repetition, explaining Jasn’s inner struggle as well as Ciara’s doubt about her powers. The action is wonderful and well worth the listen, but there are spans of explanation which by this point are well known to the listener. If you enjoyed the first two volumes, you are certainly hooked, but you might find yourself asking that the story move a little quicker.
James Foster performs the story with his smooth and capable voice. He puts a wonderful emotion into his delivery, giving the listener the necessary drama that adds greatly to the narrative. He is the voice of The endless War series and you couldn’t imagine anyone else doing it by this point. An excellent performance.
Book 3 raises more questions than it answers as Ciara, Jasn, Alena and the many other interesting characters continue their fight against the growing forces of darkness. The story doesn’t really wrap up, but is more of an installment in the world Holmberg has created. Don’t stop now, book 4 and 5 are out and waiting for you when you finish.
Audiobook was provided for review by the narrator.
March 9, 2017
Ciara has traveled to the barracks but the promised teaching has not come to pass, leaving her worse off than before, and her people without the nya'shin for protection. If she can't master the summoning, she fears the darkness will claim her. But now that the darkness has revealed itself, Jasn must find a way to save Alena from her connection to the draasin before that connection kills her. Only then can he search for whether Katya was destroyed by the darkness, or learn if he can still save her. With her shaping limited, Alena discovers a different reserve of strength, one that will be vital in the coming days. The real war now begins. They all must learn how to suppress the danger of Tenebeth, discover and stop those responsible for summoning the dark, or none will survive.
Great series to read, you'll fall in love with the characters and be wishing the best for them. Will keep you turning pages and next thing you know you have finished. The author shore knows how to tel a great story. Great Reading Everyone.
Great series to read, you'll fall in love with the characters and be wishing the best for them. Will keep you turning pages and next thing you know you have finished. The author shore knows how to tel a great story. Great Reading Everyone.
August 13, 2024
A Story of…
… incredible magnitude! Rarely do I reach he end of a book in a series and think, OK. Usually it is with deep frustration! However, D. K. Holmberg is an author whose book endings leave the reader excited to continue the journey, hope filled for the characters, and excited to grab another tale in the series.
Please consider this series, AND author, Highly Recommended!
… incredible magnitude! Rarely do I reach he end of a book in a series and think, OK. Usually it is with deep frustration! However, D. K. Holmberg is an author whose book endings leave the reader excited to continue the journey, hope filled for the characters, and excited to grab another tale in the series.
Please consider this series, AND author, Highly Recommended!
February 11, 2022
Something about this series just doesn't click with me as well as most of Holmberg's books. I still enjoyed this book, but I think the use of multiple point-of-view characters has resulted in less time for me to feel a connection with the characters like I usually do in Holmberg's books.
I still intend to finish the series.
I still intend to finish the series.
January 27, 2019
A good read
This is a review for the three books in the series read to date. Highly recommended as the storyline holds interest from start to end. A gifted storyteller.
This is a review for the three books in the series read to date. Highly recommended as the storyline holds interest from start to end. A gifted storyteller.
March 6, 2019
War Continues
War between light and dark, good and evil continues to grow as the sides reveal who they are and what they seek.
War between light and dark, good and evil continues to grow as the sides reveal who they are and what they seek.
June 10, 2021
OK, now we are cooking....on to the next one!
March 31, 2017
Great character development... Really like Alena... The character development almost was too much and a minor distraction to the storyline. The author does a great job laying "hooks" in the plot so the reader wants to read on. At this point in the series, the concentration should be more on the story and less on developing the characters. Jasn and Ciara's powers increase dramatically in this second book.... hope they have enough to take on the Darkness. Read this book. Very good.
November 11, 2016
Terry Brooks Fan Will Love This Series!
Continue on, in Endless Night by D K Holmberg, reading about the adventures of Jasn and Ciara. Their world is a magical fantasy realm. Power, greed, draskin's, and a history that is doomed to repeat itself with the war to end all wars. Their world's collide and these two, whose people have been enemies for centuries, now find that they may have to make the ultimate sacrifice: accepting help from each other.
As this story continues to unfold, I am reminded of Terry Brooks as a comparison for this author's great story telling ability. You become invested in the lives, achievements, and pitfalls of the characters in this series. I still, though, wish he would alternate chapters evenly when possible., to more evenly present each characters escapades.
Continue on, in Endless Night by D K Holmberg, reading about the adventures of Jasn and Ciara. Their world is a magical fantasy realm. Power, greed, draskin's, and a history that is doomed to repeat itself with the war to end all wars. Their world's collide and these two, whose people have been enemies for centuries, now find that they may have to make the ultimate sacrifice: accepting help from each other.
As this story continues to unfold, I am reminded of Terry Brooks as a comparison for this author's great story telling ability. You become invested in the lives, achievements, and pitfalls of the characters in this series. I still, though, wish he would alternate chapters evenly when possible., to more evenly present each characters escapades.
July 23, 2016
Thoroughly Enjoyable!
I gave this novel a 5 rating because of the quality of the writing. All of Mr. Holmberg's prose has this quality. I have read all of his novels and I have had the same opinion of each. Thanks for the entertainment you have provided, Mr. Holmberg!
I gave this novel a 5 rating because of the quality of the writing. All of Mr. Holmberg's prose has this quality. I have read all of his novels and I have had the same opinion of each. Thanks for the entertainment you have provided, Mr. Holmberg!
January 17, 2017
Another great book!
I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! I am anxious to begin the next one..and all ready sad that this series will eventually end.
I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! I am anxious to begin the next one..and all ready sad that this series will eventually end.
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