Windtaker

Stonebreaker #3

by Emmie Mears

In Lahivar, Carin and Culy prepare to track down the remaining hearthstones even as in Haveranth, Lyari works to decimate the life that is finally returning to the Northlands.

More than life, magic itself returns in force—and that’s not the only invasion.

Carin’s narrow escape from Khardish rebels has left enemies in her wake, and they will stop at nothing to find her, even if it means following her to her homeland. As an army closes in on Lahivar from the west and the looming threat of the Reinvocation rises to the south, those fighting to restore balance to the world may be the only thing that stands between their people and annihilation.

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2020

About the author

Emmie Mears writes the books they always needed to read about characters they wish they could be. Emmie is multilingual, autistic, agender, and a bad pescetarian.

Emmie makes their home with two cats in Glasgow, Scotland and hopes to keep it that way.

Emmie is represented by Sara Megibow of kt literary.

Reviews

[Robert Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the last book of Emmie Mears' Stonebreaker series. I picked it up without having read the first two books, but I had no problem following the storyline, and I enjoyed the book a great deal. The world-building is first-rate; I would be happy to see additional stories set here. Mears tells a complicated story clearly, keeping a number of strands moving until they converge in a satisfying climax. Her characters have depth and moral complexity.

It's one of the better fantasy novels I've read in the few years.

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

AAAAHHHHH this series is so good, why is it not famous, why is it not a TV series, why?

Plot: one million stars
Underlying themes: one million stars

This book has the same switching of point of view as the others, but it didn't work as well, perhaps because there are so many characters in so many places. Sometimes when we'd switch to somebody I'd realize I'd forgotten about them, and wasn't even interested because I was so wrapped in the eight million other things. I did appreciate all the perspectives, but the blending wasn't so flawless.

I love Ryd's evolution as a halmer, and Basha's romance is marvelous, and I want to be an ialtag.

READ THESE BOOKS EVERYONE

[Abbie Riddle · Rating 3 out of 5]

The conclusion to a good series. The author knows how to tie up loose ends and bring a series to a close. The plot is great, characters are likable with good arcs and the pacing is good. Overall this series has been worthwhile read.

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emmie Mears knows how to keep a reader interested. The world building draws the reader in, the characters are well developed, and the plot is refreshing and interesting.

[Agentrusco · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good conclusion to this series. Love the characters and world-building. I'd love to return to this world sometime.