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Medalon has surrendered to foreign invaders, Tarja is once more an outcast, the Defenders have scattered… and their only hope is Damin Wolfblade.
But Damin has his own problems--the High Prince is dead, so Damin must lift the siege on the Hythrun capital and defeat an usurper before he can come to Medalon's aid.
For R'shiel, time is running out. She must find a way to bring peace to the divided southern nations, to free Medalon from Karien occupation, and to find the strength to put an end to Loclon. And she has finally accepted her destiny as the Demon Child, which means she must be the one to defeat Xaphista--soon, before the Harshini are destroyed.
But how can she kill a god?
But Damin has his own problems--the High Prince is dead, so Damin must lift the siege on the Hythrun capital and defeat an usurper before he can come to Medalon's aid.
For R'shiel, time is running out. She must find a way to bring peace to the divided southern nations, to free Medalon from Karien occupation, and to find the strength to put an end to Loclon. And she has finally accepted her destiny as the Demon Child, which means she must be the one to defeat Xaphista--soon, before the Harshini are destroyed.
But how can she kill a god?
512 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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Jennifer Fallon
64 books1,123 followersFallon is the author of 17 full-length bestselling novels and a number of published short stories in genres ranging from horror to science fiction.
In addition to 4 complete fantasy series - The Demon Child trilogy, The Hythrun Chronicles, the Second Sons Trilogy,The Tide Lords Quadrilogy and the Rift Runners series - Fallon has written both a tie-novel and short fiction for the TV series, Stargate SG1, an official Zorro story, a novella for the Legends of Australian Fantasy Anthology and has a superhero - The Violet Valet (CHICKS IN CAPES).
Fallon has a Masters Degree from the Creative Arts faculty of QUT. A computer trainer and application specialist, Fallon currently works in the IT industry and spends at least a month each year working at Scott Base in Antarctica.
In addition to 4 complete fantasy series - The Demon Child trilogy, The Hythrun Chronicles, the Second Sons Trilogy,The Tide Lords Quadrilogy and the Rift Runners series - Fallon has written both a tie-novel and short fiction for the TV series, Stargate SG1, an official Zorro story, a novella for the Legends of Australian Fantasy Anthology and has a superhero - The Violet Valet (CHICKS IN CAPES).
Fallon has a Masters Degree from the Creative Arts faculty of QUT. A computer trainer and application specialist, Fallon currently works in the IT industry and spends at least a month each year working at Scott Base in Antarctica.
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April 8, 2024
Well this was a Slightly Very Good (SVG™) conclusion to this Slightly Very Good (SVG™) trilogy. Okay, so the demeaning bit about the ocean dragons was quite uncalled for and most outrageous indeed—I'm thinking of unleashing my murderous children on Jennifer Fallon for voicing such despicable views on those scrumptious marine creatures (I'm somewhat protective of all things aquatic, in case you didn't know)—but apart from that, yeah, this wasn't too bad. And now let's dance and stuff.
👋 To be continued and stuff.
📚 The Hythrun Chronicles reading order:
(Each series can be read independently.)
· Demon Child Trilogy, Book 1: Medalon ★★★★
· Demon Child Trilogy, Book 2: Treason Keep ★★★★
· Demon Child Trilogy, Book 3: Harshini ★★★★
· Wolfblade Trilogy, Book 1: Wolfblade ★★★★★
· Wolfblade Trilogy, Book 2: Warrior ★★★★★
· Wolfblade Trilogy, Book 3: Warlord ★★★★★
· Standalone novella: First Kill ★★★
· War of the Gods, Book 1: The Lyre Thief ★★★★★
· War of the Gods, Book 2: Retribution ★★★★★
· War of the Gods, Book 3: Covenant · to be published. Maybe.
👋 To be continued and stuff.
📚 The Hythrun Chronicles reading order:
(Each series can be read independently.)
· Demon Child Trilogy, Book 1: Medalon ★★★★
· Demon Child Trilogy, Book 2: Treason Keep ★★★★
· Demon Child Trilogy, Book 3: Harshini ★★★★
· Wolfblade Trilogy, Book 1: Wolfblade ★★★★★
· Wolfblade Trilogy, Book 2: Warrior ★★★★★
· Wolfblade Trilogy, Book 3: Warlord ★★★★★
· Standalone novella: First Kill ★★★
· War of the Gods, Book 1: The Lyre Thief ★★★★★
· War of the Gods, Book 2: Retribution ★★★★★
· War of the Gods, Book 3: Covenant · to be published. Maybe.
May 29, 2022
*** 4.55 ***
A very good conclusion to a very compelling trilogy. A lot of political intrigue, a lot of character building and with the typical Jennifer Fallon magic touch. Her Fantasy is always character driven and doesn't have much action, but it is so well done, that even when the characters bug you, you still want to know what happens with them. I am a JF fan and will read anything by this Australian author 👍🙂
A very good conclusion to a very compelling trilogy. A lot of political intrigue, a lot of character building and with the typical Jennifer Fallon magic touch. Her Fantasy is always character driven and doesn't have much action, but it is so well done, that even when the characters bug you, you still want to know what happens with them. I am a JF fan and will read anything by this Australian author 👍🙂
February 2, 2022
This is one of my favourite series of all time.
The ending was perfect, left open to interpretation in terms of what the characters did next.
The characters are well developed, the storyline and world building are amazing and very well thought out.
I would recommend this series to everyone!
The ending was perfect, left open to interpretation in terms of what the characters did next.
The characters are well developed, the storyline and world building are amazing and very well thought out.
I would recommend this series to everyone!
February 19, 2020
Ein Kontinent, dessen Länder nicht nur von Grenzen geteilt werden, sondern auch von unterschiedlichem Glauben.
Ein Gott, der sich gegen alle anderen Götter behaupten will und ein Krieg, der sich kaum noch vermeiden lässt ...
Mittendrin das Dämonenkind, dessen Schicksal sich endlich erfüllen soll.
Was für ein grandioser Abschluss dieser spannenden und durchwegs unterhaltsamen Reihe!
Jeder der Charaktere hat eine große Entwicklung durchgemacht und die Autorin hat es auf das Beste verstanden, sie in dieser komplexen Handlung auf vielschichtige Weise agieren zu lassen. Viele der Figuren sind mir ans Herz gewachsen und ich war schon etwas traurig, als das letzte Kapitel zu Ende ging.
Die Reihe ist großartig aufgebaut:
Geheimnisvolle Hintergründe zur Schwesternschaft des Schwertes,
die machtvolle Magie der Halbgötter, die Harshini genannt werden,
die Kriegstreibereien der Großfürsten und Könige der Länder rund um Medalon,
die Intrigen und Verwicklungen, die immer wieder spannende Überraschungen bereitet haben,
die eigenwilligen Figuren, deren Schicksal einem die ganze Gefühlspalette durchleben lässt
und der fesselnden Schreibstil, der das alles zu einer grandios verwobenen Geschichte zusammen gefügt hat!
Ich bin mega begeistert und hoffe, dass sich noch mehr Leser finden - die Reihe ist ja schon älter und hat trotzdem so viel Potenzial, dass ich sie jedem Fantasy Fan ans Herz legen kann.
Weltenwanderer
Ein Gott, der sich gegen alle anderen Götter behaupten will und ein Krieg, der sich kaum noch vermeiden lässt ...
Mittendrin das Dämonenkind, dessen Schicksal sich endlich erfüllen soll.
Was für ein grandioser Abschluss dieser spannenden und durchwegs unterhaltsamen Reihe!
Jeder der Charaktere hat eine große Entwicklung durchgemacht und die Autorin hat es auf das Beste verstanden, sie in dieser komplexen Handlung auf vielschichtige Weise agieren zu lassen. Viele der Figuren sind mir ans Herz gewachsen und ich war schon etwas traurig, als das letzte Kapitel zu Ende ging.
Die Reihe ist großartig aufgebaut:
Geheimnisvolle Hintergründe zur Schwesternschaft des Schwertes,
die machtvolle Magie der Halbgötter, die Harshini genannt werden,
die Kriegstreibereien der Großfürsten und Könige der Länder rund um Medalon,
die Intrigen und Verwicklungen, die immer wieder spannende Überraschungen bereitet haben,
die eigenwilligen Figuren, deren Schicksal einem die ganze Gefühlspalette durchleben lässt
und der fesselnden Schreibstil, der das alles zu einer grandios verwobenen Geschichte zusammen gefügt hat!
Ich bin mega begeistert und hoffe, dass sich noch mehr Leser finden - die Reihe ist ja schon älter und hat trotzdem so viel Potenzial, dass ich sie jedem Fantasy Fan ans Herz legen kann.
Weltenwanderer
May 9, 2020
Mega Abschluss einer großartigen Reihe!!! Intrigen voller Überraschungen und versteckte Magie, für Fans des Genres unbedingt zu empfehlen!
Im 2. und 3. Band geht es weiter im Kampf um die Macht in Hythria - die Autorin spinnt das Netz der Intrigen und Ränke weiter und entwickelt ein komplexes Zusammenspiel, das eine unglaubliche Sogwirkung entstehen lässt!
Seit Band 1 sind im der Geschichte einige Jahre vergangen und die Regenten, Großfürsten, Kriegsherren und die Magier Gilde buhlen weiter um die Führung des Landes Hythria. Im Mittelpunkt steht noch immer Marla Wulfskling, die Schwester des Großfürsten, doch auch ihre Kinder sowie Nichten und Neffen erreichen langsam das heiratsfähige Alter und müssen ihren Plänen folgen. Dass das nicht immer gelingt ist klar, denn auch andere haben bedeutende Ziele abgesteckt und schrecken vor Mordanschlägen nicht zurück ...
Ich find es unglaublich genial, wie fesselnd die Autorin diese umfangreiche Handlung zusammenstrickt und dabei immer wieder große Spannungsmomente aufbaut. Während dem Lesen war ich mitten im Geschehen und hab mit den Figuren mitgefiebert und mitgelitten, denn die Entscheidungen und Konsequenzen sind nicht immer überschaubar und beeinflussen ihre Schicksale weitreichend.
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm flüssig zu lesen und trotz der Länge der Bände gab es für mich keine langwierigen Stellen. Manchmal vielleicht, weil ich einfach zu ungeduldig war, oder das Kapitel an einer extrem spannenden Stelle gewechselt hat und ich kaum erwarten konnte, was andernorts weiter passiert, aber das ist einfach meiner zu großen Neugier geschuldet :D
Das Finale in Band 2 zum Beispiel war sehr nervenaufreibend und man darf hier vor Brutalität und gnadenlosem Handeln nicht zurückschrecken - da musste ich mich echt bremsen beim Lesen weil ich gar nicht schnell genug vorankommen konnte!
Auch bahnt sich ein Krieg zum benachbarten Fardohnja an, der außergewöhnliches Vorgehen erfordert. Die Magie spielt natürlich auch eine zwar kleine Rolle, allerdings mit großen Auswirkungen und ich bin fasziniert von den vielen Ideen, die Jennifer Fallon hier vereint hat.
Eine für mich grandiose Reihe, die jeden Fantasy Fan begeistern wird, der die Dramatik um hinterhältige Machenschaften und einem perfiden Netzwerk der Figuren zu schätzen weiß mit dem Bonus eines gelungenen Weltensystems, einfallsreichen Figuren und abwechslungsreicher Handlung.
Danach sollte man unbedingt auch in der Dämonenkind Saga lesen, wie es weitergeht ;)
Im 2. und 3. Band geht es weiter im Kampf um die Macht in Hythria - die Autorin spinnt das Netz der Intrigen und Ränke weiter und entwickelt ein komplexes Zusammenspiel, das eine unglaubliche Sogwirkung entstehen lässt!
Seit Band 1 sind im der Geschichte einige Jahre vergangen und die Regenten, Großfürsten, Kriegsherren und die Magier Gilde buhlen weiter um die Führung des Landes Hythria. Im Mittelpunkt steht noch immer Marla Wulfskling, die Schwester des Großfürsten, doch auch ihre Kinder sowie Nichten und Neffen erreichen langsam das heiratsfähige Alter und müssen ihren Plänen folgen. Dass das nicht immer gelingt ist klar, denn auch andere haben bedeutende Ziele abgesteckt und schrecken vor Mordanschlägen nicht zurück ...
Ich find es unglaublich genial, wie fesselnd die Autorin diese umfangreiche Handlung zusammenstrickt und dabei immer wieder große Spannungsmomente aufbaut. Während dem Lesen war ich mitten im Geschehen und hab mit den Figuren mitgefiebert und mitgelitten, denn die Entscheidungen und Konsequenzen sind nicht immer überschaubar und beeinflussen ihre Schicksale weitreichend.
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm flüssig zu lesen und trotz der Länge der Bände gab es für mich keine langwierigen Stellen. Manchmal vielleicht, weil ich einfach zu ungeduldig war, oder das Kapitel an einer extrem spannenden Stelle gewechselt hat und ich kaum erwarten konnte, was andernorts weiter passiert, aber das ist einfach meiner zu großen Neugier geschuldet :D
Das Finale in Band 2 zum Beispiel war sehr nervenaufreibend und man darf hier vor Brutalität und gnadenlosem Handeln nicht zurückschrecken - da musste ich mich echt bremsen beim Lesen weil ich gar nicht schnell genug vorankommen konnte!
Auch bahnt sich ein Krieg zum benachbarten Fardohnja an, der außergewöhnliches Vorgehen erfordert. Die Magie spielt natürlich auch eine zwar kleine Rolle, allerdings mit großen Auswirkungen und ich bin fasziniert von den vielen Ideen, die Jennifer Fallon hier vereint hat.
Eine für mich grandiose Reihe, die jeden Fantasy Fan begeistern wird, der die Dramatik um hinterhältige Machenschaften und einem perfiden Netzwerk der Figuren zu schätzen weiß mit dem Bonus eines gelungenen Weltensystems, einfallsreichen Figuren und abwechslungsreicher Handlung.
Danach sollte man unbedingt auch in der Dämonenkind Saga lesen, wie es weitergeht ;)
March 31, 2009
ORIGINALLY POSTED AT Fantasy Literature.
Up till now I've enjoyed Jennifer Fallon's Demon Child trilogy; her writing is competent (not beautiful, but competent), her characters intriguing, and the story was interesting enough. But I always had this feeling ... the same feeling I get when I watch my 2 year old daughter constructing a tower of blocks by stacking the big ones on top of the smaller ones ....
Sure enough, just like my daughter's tower, in Harshini, it all comes crashing down.
R'shiel finally embraces her role as Demon Child and we at last see her putting her riding leathers to good use -- she actually rides dragons in this novel (though it doesn't help much when taking a trip on a flying dragon takes just as long as it does in a rowboat). And that's probably the nicest thing I can say about R'shiel. She was never a particularly loveable heroine, but in Harshini, she's just a b*$. She is suddenly an outspoken expert in world politics and military tactics and the rulers of all the lands jump to obey her (even though she has no political or military experience and her grand plan in the last novel was a complete disaster). If they don't obey, she threatens to sic the gods on them. She's a bully, and it's hard to like people who act like that.
Then we still have the problem with the arbitrary activities of the gods, the demons, and the Harshini. Gods and demons are called on to help at random times in random ways. I was really ticked when a demon popped out of nowhere to protect Brak from a crossbow bolt and Brak informed us that "the demons live to protect the Harshini." Huh? If this is true, why haven't we seen them protecting Harshini before now? R'shiel is supposedly undertaking this very dangerous and important mission, so where were the demons when she was beaten, raped, captured, stabbed in the gut, etc.? And, if they exist to protect the Harshini, why are they running around trying to gather believers so they can become gods? And, about the Gods: okay, I can understand a goddess of love, but a god of thieves? And, if Xaphista (the "bad" god) can so easily coerce people to try to kill R'shiel, why does he only try it with one person (who fails)? Why not several people? He's bad, but he's not smart. And I won't even get into the hypocricy of the Harshini not being able to do anything that might indirectly cause death -- there are too many logisitcal problems with that.
The climax and ending of the novel was also random -- R'shiel's weird idea for killing the "bad" god was just plain silly. Most of what R'shiel does to solve problems is arbitrary and easy. She puts on a glamour to escape. She puts on a glamour to help other people escape. She threatens someone into doing what she wants them to. She gets crazy ideas that end up working. This randomness causes the reader to never be concerned that things won't work out in the end. I never felt any sort of fear or tension. Got a problem? Call a god or a demon, or do some random magic trick. Fantasy novel needs tension, and Fallon fails to deliver it in the last Demon Child novel.
But, she's a good author -- I will not hesitate to pick up another Fallon series someday.
Read more Jennifer Fallon book reviews at Fantasy Literature .
Up till now I've enjoyed Jennifer Fallon's Demon Child trilogy; her writing is competent (not beautiful, but competent), her characters intriguing, and the story was interesting enough. But I always had this feeling ... the same feeling I get when I watch my 2 year old daughter constructing a tower of blocks by stacking the big ones on top of the smaller ones ....
Sure enough, just like my daughter's tower, in Harshini, it all comes crashing down.
R'shiel finally embraces her role as Demon Child and we at last see her putting her riding leathers to good use -- she actually rides dragons in this novel (though it doesn't help much when taking a trip on a flying dragon takes just as long as it does in a rowboat). And that's probably the nicest thing I can say about R'shiel. She was never a particularly loveable heroine, but in Harshini, she's just a b*$. She is suddenly an outspoken expert in world politics and military tactics and the rulers of all the lands jump to obey her (even though she has no political or military experience and her grand plan in the last novel was a complete disaster). If they don't obey, she threatens to sic the gods on them. She's a bully, and it's hard to like people who act like that.
Then we still have the problem with the arbitrary activities of the gods, the demons, and the Harshini. Gods and demons are called on to help at random times in random ways. I was really ticked when a demon popped out of nowhere to protect Brak from a crossbow bolt and Brak informed us that "the demons live to protect the Harshini." Huh? If this is true, why haven't we seen them protecting Harshini before now? R'shiel is supposedly undertaking this very dangerous and important mission, so where were the demons when she was beaten, raped, captured, stabbed in the gut, etc.? And, if they exist to protect the Harshini, why are they running around trying to gather believers so they can become gods? And, about the Gods: okay, I can understand a goddess of love, but a god of thieves? And, if Xaphista (the "bad" god) can so easily coerce people to try to kill R'shiel, why does he only try it with one person (who fails)? Why not several people? He's bad, but he's not smart. And I won't even get into the hypocricy of the Harshini not being able to do anything that might indirectly cause death -- there are too many logisitcal problems with that.
The climax and ending of the novel was also random -- R'shiel's weird idea for killing the "bad" god was just plain silly. Most of what R'shiel does to solve problems is arbitrary and easy. She puts on a glamour to escape. She puts on a glamour to help other people escape. She threatens someone into doing what she wants them to. She gets crazy ideas that end up working. This randomness causes the reader to never be concerned that things won't work out in the end. I never felt any sort of fear or tension. Got a problem? Call a god or a demon, or do some random magic trick. Fantasy novel needs tension, and Fallon fails to deliver it in the last Demon Child novel.
But, she's a good author -- I will not hesitate to pick up another Fallon series someday.
Read more Jennifer Fallon book reviews at Fantasy Literature .
May 15, 2020
Эти книги (отзыв относится в общем-то ко всей трилогии в целом) оставляют у меня очень странное впечатление. С одной стороны, автор может предложить неплохой сюжет, интересных персонажей (не всех) и удовлетворительный слог (начиная со второй книги, не хороший, но и не плохой). С другой — кажется, она если не ненавидит свою главную героиню, то точно недолюбливает. Она сваливает на неё испытание за испытанием, не давая оправиться, и не даёт в процессе никакой поддержки. Серьёзно, у Р'Шейл за три книги не было ни одного друга, который мог бы посочувствовать ей или, о ужас, поддержать. Вместо последнего ей то и дело приходится сталкиваться с критикой — от ближайшего окружения, от людей, впервые её увидевших, от существ, как бы неспособных на негативные чувства, и даже от авторского описания! И эта не критика вида «сейчас над героем все будут издеваться, зато потом-то как начнут каяться!», нет, даже в финальных главах финальной книги автор будет называть её неразумным ребёнком. Персонажи же действуют по формуле haters gonna hate: Р'Шейл ничего не делает — плохо, Р'Шейл что-то делает — плохо. Зато с Майклом, например, все так и носятся (хотя какое вообще значение его линия имела для сюжета?).
(а первопричина конфликта людей и харшини потрясающе смехотворна; впрочем, как и весь предшествующий ей абзац)
Подобное отношение автора — безусловно, новый интересный опыт, но, пожалуй, остальные книги буду обходить стороной.
(а первопричина конфликта людей и харшини потрясающе смехотворна; впрочем, как и весь предшествующий ей абзац)
Подобное отношение автора — безусловно, новый интересный опыт, но, пожалуй, остальные книги буду обходить стороной.
April 15, 2015
I found this book just as hard to put down as the previous two in the series. It leaped right into the action and built to a rather long climax. The climatic battle of the book was a little short, to my mind, but was then replaced with a second climatic battle. Some of my quibbles were resolved in the final chapter, which was more an epilogue rather than wrapping up the story. A few storyline threads were left unresolved which I would have preferred tied up into a neat bow, but I can cope with how the book ended.
May 30, 2018
I loved the attention to detail and the unwavering personality of each character. The story was well developed and characters grew and changed in a believable, yet unsuspected way.
But seriously, the author loves making people who hate or dislike each other fall in love. First book it was Tarja and R’Shiel, second was Damin and Adrina, and finally R’Shiel and Brak. Same trick throughout the trilogy.
But seriously, the author loves making people who hate or dislike each other fall in love. First book it was Tarja and R’Shiel, second was Damin and Adrina, and finally R’Shiel and Brak. Same trick throughout the trilogy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 14, 2011
This is the third book in the Hythrun Chronicles. Don't even try to jump in here if you haven't read the first two books--you'll be completely lost. Of the three books, I would say that this one is the weakest, but it's still miles beyond most fantasy out there.
My major gripe is the structure of the ending, which will not please romance readers.
SPOILER
The book ends with R'shiel confronting and defeating her nemesis Loclon. While this is a necessary plot element, I was disappointed that Fallon chose to end the book with this scene. A stronger, and more optimistic ending--which, as a romance reader I would have vastly preferred--would have had R'shiel setting off to find a way to resurrect Brak. While Fallon does provide sufficient set up for the reader to understand that this will likely happen, I would have preferred that she spell it out and end the book on a high note.
Bottom line: The Hythrun Chronicles is a great fantasy trilogy with a bit of romance. Fallon has created a complex world of political maneuvering and religious bigotry that will please those who enjoy accurately drawn social conflict in their fantasy.
My major gripe is the structure of the ending, which will not please romance readers.
SPOILER
The book ends with R'shiel confronting and defeating her nemesis Loclon. While this is a necessary plot element, I was disappointed that Fallon chose to end the book with this scene. A stronger, and more optimistic ending--which, as a romance reader I would have vastly preferred--would have had R'shiel setting off to find a way to resurrect Brak. While Fallon does provide sufficient set up for the reader to understand that this will likely happen, I would have preferred that she spell it out and end the book on a high note.
Bottom line: The Hythrun Chronicles is a great fantasy trilogy with a bit of romance. Fallon has created a complex world of political maneuvering and religious bigotry that will please those who enjoy accurately drawn social conflict in their fantasy.
September 1, 2010
I started reading this book a bit worried... the last Fallon series I ended did not end as I would have liked, but the depth of this author's worlds and character keep me reading even when I'm upset with what's happening to them. The book started off the same. The say that I was a bit panicked about Tarja's change of personality would be an understatement (I might have cheated and skipped to the last chapter... evil, I know.) However, the way she weaved the story and plotpoints kept me reading even though I knew what was coming. Moreover, she completely convinced me to the point where the conclusion of the story was both perfect and incredibly sad. I would love to spend another week in this world. As it is, I've become a serious fan of Jennifer Fallon. She now ranks among my favourite authors.
March 26, 2010
Well, the series wrapped up with a sense of regret. I did enjoy these books, and went out immediately to buy up the next series. The Wolfblade series is in the same world. Somehow, I feel this is the end of the story for both series. *Sigh*
Good to get lost in, I really enjoyed this trilogy. The main characters were interesting, and there was less repetitive bores in the plot in the second two books. Really to see it come to an end. Let's just say, everyone gets their just desserts. So the ending is at least satisfying.
Off to read the next series I found by her, the Immortal Prince and Tide Lords. I must admit, Fallon does a great job creating a world you can get lost in. It's the point of fantasy fiction. Bravo!
Good to get lost in, I really enjoyed this trilogy. The main characters were interesting, and there was less repetitive bores in the plot in the second two books. Really to see it come to an end. Let's just say, everyone gets their just desserts. So the ending is at least satisfying.
Off to read the next series I found by her, the Immortal Prince and Tide Lords. I must admit, Fallon does a great job creating a world you can get lost in. It's the point of fantasy fiction. Bravo!
April 13, 2020
This series is awesome. I could not put it down and kept going till I finished the third book.
The ending was happy and yet sad because Brak is gone just like that. This book was a little less exciting than the previous two books but still I enjoyed it. Definitely deserves 5 stars.
The ending was happy and yet sad because Brak is gone just like that. This book was a little less exciting than the previous two books but still I enjoyed it. Definitely deserves 5 stars.
October 13, 2010
Amazing - as all her books are!!
June 4, 2012
BRING BRAK BACK!
July 11, 2017
Weer een heerlijk deel van de Hythrun Chronicles. En het is nog niet afgelopen.
May 20, 2021
Harshening Trilogy
Sweeping adventure. Good. Bad. Evil. Triumph of working together for the better of humanity. Primal God, demons and Dragons. Compelling read.
Sweeping adventure. Good. Bad. Evil. Triumph of working together for the better of humanity. Primal God, demons and Dragons. Compelling read.
August 23, 2021
Great finish to what felt like a long epic! Things were wrapped up but some things were left to allow further imagination and that life does continue after the end of a book!
May 16, 2018
This was a great conclusion to a fun series! I really enjoyed the character growth and how the plot ended up culminating! It was entertaining, kept me engaged, and really told a great tale. I really enjoyed how R'shiel's character developed and reading more about Damin and Adrina's relationship.
The ending about how Xaphista was defeated felt a little anticlimactic, yet was really fitting for how the world and magic system and the gods were developed.
Overall, a great series! I am also excited to keep reading books set in this world!
Also though, the cover is hilarious -
The ending about how Xaphista was defeated felt a little anticlimactic, yet was really fitting for how the world and magic system and the gods were developed.
Overall, a great series! I am also excited to keep reading books set in this world!
Also though, the cover is hilarious -
April 1, 2018
Still had a hard time with the final volume of the original Hythrun Chronicles. I felt disappointed we having figured out that Damin and Adrina would end up together.... I wasn't a fan of R'shiel and am not a fan of her.
I am trying to find the newest Hythrun Chronicles by Fallon with are set about 10 years after the events of Demon Child... Kinda hope that the characters from Wolfblade Trilogy will be there, as there was no progress for them in this set of books... Hopefully I won't have too much R'shiel...
I am trying to find the newest Hythrun Chronicles by Fallon with are set about 10 years after the events of Demon Child... Kinda hope that the characters from Wolfblade Trilogy will be there, as there was no progress for them in this set of books... Hopefully I won't have too much R'shiel...
August 21, 2019
I wish more people knew about this series/trilogy. The story is great. The plot is weaved expertly. The character are well developed. All the parties involved in disagreements have their reasons and beliefs, even when faced with indisputable facts to say otherwise. Their reactions and the ramifications of the of ceryain events drive the story. (I know this is vague, but I don't want to give away any spoilers) Loved this series.
October 29, 2025
Another amazing fantasy series. I recently realized I only had the middle book of both trilogy’s. Well, that was a mistake I fixed and re-read the books as a reward for filling out my shelves. Loved it when I read them as a young adult and love them more now. So much depth and character development, an interesting magic system and political power struggles. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a book they can’t put down.
November 25, 2018
I was both upset and happy at the way things went.
I was not happy about what happened to the main power couple, or what happened to Brak, but I did like it. It wasn't so cut and dry.
It seems wrong what she eventually did to kill the god.
I am still recommending it to others and still enjoyed it but it felt a little hollow.
I was not happy about what happened to the main power couple, or what happened to Brak, but I did like it. It wasn't so cut and dry.
It seems wrong what she eventually did to kill the god.
I am still recommending it to others and still enjoyed it but it felt a little hollow.
December 19, 2017
I think the payoff at the end of this book is so worth the chore of reading the first book (and suffering through the boring arcs of the second book). Love that wasn't! Mind-blowing one night stand! Really interesting method of killing someone! A+ revenge on a rapist!
January 27, 2025
A fantastic series full of great characters and interesting twists and turns. Throughly enjoyed from start to finish. There are some parts where the story drags a bit, and I wish there was more time with dace, but that is just personal preference. I would highligh recommend this gripping trilogy.
June 5, 2017
A smooth read with likable characters and equally despicable villains. Best to read these three before book 7.
November 16, 2018
Great read
The 3rd book in this series was the best yet and so enjoyable. Will definitely read more from this author in the future
The 3rd book in this series was the best yet and so enjoyable. Will definitely read more from this author in the future
March 7, 2020
4.5 stars, solid & satisfying ending to an unexpected and wonderful series! High fantasy done right, highly recommend it!!!
July 24, 2022
A satisfying conclusion to the Demon Child trilogy.
December 14, 2022
Brilliant conclusion, absolutely love it. Whenever I finish reading it I want to go straight back to the beginning of the series again.
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