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The Fourth Element #3
Queen of Chaos Lib/E
Persepolae has fallen.
Karnopolis has burned.
As the dark forces of the Undead sweep across what remains of the empire, Nazafareen must obey the summons of a demon queen to save Darius's father, Victor. Burdened with a power she doesn't understand and can barely control, Nazafareen embarks on a perilous journey through the shadowlands to the House-Behind-the-Veil. But what awaits her there is worse than she ever imagined…
A thousand leagues away, Tijah leads a group of children on a desperate mission to rescue the prisoners at Gorgon-e Gaz, the stronghold where the oldest daēvas are kept. To get there, they must cross the Great Salt Plain, a parched ruin occupied by the armies of the night. A chance encounter adds a ghost from the past to their number. But will they arrive in time to avert a massacre?
And in the House-Behind-the-Veil, Balthazar and the Prophet Zarathustra discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. But is it enough to redeem the necromancer's bloodstained soul and thwart his mistress's plans?
As a final showdown looms with Queen Neblis, the truth of the daēvas' origins is revealed and three worlds collide in this thrilling conclusion to the Fourth Element series.
Karnopolis has burned.
As the dark forces of the Undead sweep across what remains of the empire, Nazafareen must obey the summons of a demon queen to save Darius's father, Victor. Burdened with a power she doesn't understand and can barely control, Nazafareen embarks on a perilous journey through the shadowlands to the House-Behind-the-Veil. But what awaits her there is worse than she ever imagined…
A thousand leagues away, Tijah leads a group of children on a desperate mission to rescue the prisoners at Gorgon-e Gaz, the stronghold where the oldest daēvas are kept. To get there, they must cross the Great Salt Plain, a parched ruin occupied by the armies of the night. A chance encounter adds a ghost from the past to their number. But will they arrive in time to avert a massacre?
And in the House-Behind-the-Veil, Balthazar and the Prophet Zarathustra discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. But is it enough to redeem the necromancer's bloodstained soul and thwart his mistress's plans?
As a final showdown looms with Queen Neblis, the truth of the daēvas' origins is revealed and three worlds collide in this thrilling conclusion to the Fourth Element series.
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Kat Ross
59 books805 followersI've always loved to read more than anything in the world, especially so-called genre stories—mysteries, fantasy, sci-fi, thrillers, horror. I like books that take you by the hand and lead you out of the mundane. That ease back the curtain and show you the wondrous and dark and unexpected lurking just around the next corner. I worked in journalism for a long time before I returned to writing fiction. Guess which is more fun?
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March 18, 2017
Dear People,
Please meet what has in fact become one of my favorite series ever.
I usually favour a book (of a series) over another but this is honestly the first time that I love all of them unconditionally.
This book as its predecessors has a thick plot, with no lack of fun moments, twists and jaw dropping revelations. I didn't see them coming...not at all,which is a good thing on itself.
Balthazar confirmed himself to be one of those wonderfully grey characters. He and Lysandros (who, by the way, totally grew on me) definitely deserve a spin-off.
The final showdown between Neblis and Nazafareen didn't go as I had expected, it surprised me in the best way possible * definitely thumbs up from my side*.
The origins of daevas are finally revealed. I won't spoil anything, just know that all in all the worldbuilding as a whole is beautifully imaginative and well detailed.
Tijah shined in this book and I look forward to read more about the quest she embarked on together with her new companions *my lips are sealed....*
Now let me tell you about the OTP of my heart a.k.a. Darius & Nazafaren. Alone they are two wonderful characters, together they're amazing it is hard to put feelings into words.
I really can't bear the thought of saying goodbye to them. I won't, I refuse to!!
Luckily, the heartbreakingly beautiful and bittersweet ending leaves enough space for possible sequels (The ending was also extremely appropriate *sighs*).
What I did like: Everything.
What didn't like: Nothing.
Final verdict? 5 + stars.
I don't know what I am supposed to do with my life now....
Give me more Nazi & Darius, please!! (every time I read about them is like coming home...)
Please meet what has in fact become one of my favorite series ever.
I usually favour a book (of a series) over another but this is honestly the first time that I love all of them unconditionally.
This book as its predecessors has a thick plot, with no lack of fun moments, twists and jaw dropping revelations. I didn't see them coming...not at all,which is a good thing on itself.
Balthazar confirmed himself to be one of those wonderfully grey characters. He and Lysandros (who, by the way, totally grew on me) definitely deserve a spin-off.
The final showdown between Neblis and Nazafareen didn't go as I had expected, it surprised me in the best way possible * definitely thumbs up from my side*.
The origins of daevas are finally revealed. I won't spoil anything, just know that all in all the worldbuilding as a whole is beautifully imaginative and well detailed.
Tijah shined in this book and I look forward to read more about the quest she embarked on together with her new companions *my lips are sealed....*
Now let me tell you about the OTP of my heart a.k.a. Darius & Nazafaren. Alone they are two wonderful characters, together they're amazing it is hard to put feelings into words.
I really can't bear the thought of saying goodbye to them. I won't, I refuse to!!
Luckily, the heartbreakingly beautiful and bittersweet ending leaves enough space for possible sequels (The ending was also extremely appropriate *sighs*).
What I did like: Everything.
What didn't like: Nothing.
Final verdict? 5 + stars.
I don't know what I am supposed to do with my life now....
Give me more Nazi & Darius, please!! (every time I read about them is like coming home...)
February 7, 2017
Original Post: Queen of Chaos at FLYLēF (www.flylef.com)
IT’S LIKELY, YOU’LL never hear my name and the word fangirl mentioned in the same breath. Yet, I’m not shy about gushing over authors like Kat Ross. I can’t help but praise Queen of Chaos, the conclusion to The Fourth Element series. It is a riveting ending that has placed me firmly in the admirer camp, and will likely expand the number of readers in her sway. Fantasy lovers who enter this world will be wooed by its expansive world-building, soul-crushing romance, deeply layered characters, and page-turning twists.
Queen of Chaos picks right up where Blood of the Prophet ended, with Darius and Nazafareen entering the Dominion at the summon of the undead leader, Queen Neblis, to save Darius's father, Victor. Their journey takes them deep into the terrifyingly, gorgeous enchantments of the Dominion. The world-building is fierce and vibrant, and seems to grow bigger and bigger as the daēvas' origins are finally revealed. The three worlds collide in this thrilling conclusion spectacularly.
With Darius and Nazafareen nearing Queen Neblis’ House-Behind-the-Veil, Tijah and the daēva children attempt a desperate rescue mission to free the prisoners at Gorgon-e Gaz. Two simultaneous storyline, both filled with nonstop action and dangerous encounters, will bring the series to a brutal climax that illustrates the power of love in its many guises.
Darius and Naz’s story has made a deep impression on me, one I will surely not forget. Their adventure, set in richly vibrant worlds and filled with fiercely drawn characters, is a twisty and well written story that effortlessly turns the page toward a riveting conclusion. I’m content to let them go (for now) as I bid my farewell with...The End.
{Thank you Kat Ross and Acorn Publishing for kindly giving me this book free of charge, which does not influence my review.}
June 16, 2017
***** 4.5 Stars *****
Cannot be read as a standalone
An unforgettable fantasy and adventure that's perfect for young adults that love action, magic, and bits of romance. This series is truly amazing, and I'm sad that it's over.
In this third book, there are many obstacles that the characters have to go against. They need to free the other prisoners. They need to free Darius's father. And most importantly, they need to defeat Queen Neblis.
Just like the previous books in the series, the point of view switches between the characters. I loved the twists and turns, and I loved how the events came together incredibly.
I also really enjoyed how there were some new romances formed and old friendships united. There were just so many layers involved. My favorite part of this book was reading about Darius, Nazafareen, and Victor, and I hope that Kat Ross writes more about them. Their story can't be over. Gah! This book was amazing!
Cannot be read as a standalone
An unforgettable fantasy and adventure that's perfect for young adults that love action, magic, and bits of romance. This series is truly amazing, and I'm sad that it's over.
In this third book, there are many obstacles that the characters have to go against. They need to free the other prisoners. They need to free Darius's father. And most importantly, they need to defeat Queen Neblis.
Just like the previous books in the series, the point of view switches between the characters. I loved the twists and turns, and I loved how the events came together incredibly.
I also really enjoyed how there were some new romances formed and old friendships united. There were just so many layers involved. My favorite part of this book was reading about Darius, Nazafareen, and Victor, and I hope that Kat Ross writes more about them. Their story can't be over. Gah! This book was amazing!
February 10, 2017
++SPOILERS++
4 stars
Really good but I am a bit disappointed about this one. On a good note, the author says in the afterword that there is another in the series coming so I hope that one will be better.
I didn't care for all the time spent on secondary character Tijah and the devea children. I wanted more of Darius and Nazfareen (spelling?).
I hated that Nazfareen lost her memory, I hated that she and Darius are no longer bonded. But I am glad they still know they still love each other and are alive. In short, I was upset that they story didn't go the way I wanted, but that doesn't make the book bad, it just makes it frustrating.
The ending was a bit gyp but I am hopeful that the upcomming book will elaborate on the loose ends.
From what the author says, the next book is going to center on Tijah and her bonded as they search for the gates. This saddens me because I want more of Darius and Nazfareen. The good thing is, they are supposed to be in the next book, but not as MC's.
Regardless, this author is an exceptional writer who has excellect world building skills and is brilliant at character development. I love her antagonists the best. She gives them such depth of which I have rarely seen in any other book.
Well, at any rate.. star off for too much time spent on secondary characters and children, and the lame ending.
I would still recommend this series, count is as an all time favorite, and will definately read the upcomming books. She is also now on my fav author list.
Safety- I think it's safe to say both MC's were virgins - 1st last and only. Because it is not spelled out clearly I did not tag it as such. There is violence with some detail and cursing.
4 stars
Really good but I am a bit disappointed about this one. On a good note, the author says in the afterword that there is another in the series coming so I hope that one will be better.
I didn't care for all the time spent on secondary character Tijah and the devea children. I wanted more of Darius and Nazfareen (spelling?).
I hated that Nazfareen lost her memory, I hated that she and Darius are no longer bonded. But I am glad they still know they still love each other and are alive. In short, I was upset that they story didn't go the way I wanted, but that doesn't make the book bad, it just makes it frustrating.
The ending was a bit gyp but I am hopeful that the upcomming book will elaborate on the loose ends.
From what the author says, the next book is going to center on Tijah and her bonded as they search for the gates. This saddens me because I want more of Darius and Nazfareen. The good thing is, they are supposed to be in the next book, but not as MC's.
Regardless, this author is an exceptional writer who has excellect world building skills and is brilliant at character development. I love her antagonists the best. She gives them such depth of which I have rarely seen in any other book.
Well, at any rate.. star off for too much time spent on secondary characters and children, and the lame ending.
I would still recommend this series, count is as an all time favorite, and will definately read the upcomming books. She is also now on my fav author list.
Safety- I think it's safe to say both MC's were virgins - 1st last and only. Because it is not spelled out clearly I did not tag it as such. There is violence with some detail and cursing.
October 25, 2019
This is the third book in the Fourth Element Series. The first book Midnight Sea starts off with a girl named Naza who joins the Water Dogs to learn how to fight Drujs after her sister was killed by one. Water Dogs are bonded with magical cuffs to Daevas so they can control them and use them as a weapon. Many in the kingdom believe the enslaved Daevas are dangerous Druj but not everyone agrees with this. Some places believe they're Djinn but they still use the cuffs to control them.
I loved the magic system in this trilogy. Daevas can control air, water and earth but the humans wearing the cuffs can block them from using their powers. Using to much of any one element has severe physical consequences on Daevas. Only one out of a thousand humans have the spark required to wear the cuffs. The bond also allows them to feel each others emotions. Even though fire kills any Daeva who tries to control they still get tempted to use it if the flames are too close.
I enjoyed reading Tijah perspective as much as, if not more than Naza and her Daeva Darius. I really liked Tijah relationship with the children and Achemese. I appreciated having one of the main characters be a poc. Queen Neblis made great antagonist. She commands the Necromancers and taught them to control the undead Druj using magical chains on humans they've captured. I loved the Necromancer Baltazare in this book. He had a wonderful character arc and I loved reading from his perspective.
Overall the characters were well developped. I liked the addition of new characters throughout the series and the references to historical figures. The pace wasnt too fast or too slow. We get action and time to see the characters grow. There were some moments in here that really gave me the feels. The world is a lot bigger than I first believed. We also get a lot of questions anwsered in this book. This is definitely a gem of a series. Its just as good as some of the bestselling books Ive read.
*Received in exchange for an honest review*
I loved the magic system in this trilogy. Daevas can control air, water and earth but the humans wearing the cuffs can block them from using their powers. Using to much of any one element has severe physical consequences on Daevas. Only one out of a thousand humans have the spark required to wear the cuffs. The bond also allows them to feel each others emotions. Even though fire kills any Daeva who tries to control they still get tempted to use it if the flames are too close.
I enjoyed reading Tijah perspective as much as, if not more than Naza and her Daeva Darius. I really liked Tijah relationship with the children and Achemese. I appreciated having one of the main characters be a poc. Queen Neblis made great antagonist. She commands the Necromancers and taught them to control the undead Druj using magical chains on humans they've captured. I loved the Necromancer Baltazare in this book. He had a wonderful character arc and I loved reading from his perspective.
Overall the characters were well developped. I liked the addition of new characters throughout the series and the references to historical figures. The pace wasnt too fast or too slow. We get action and time to see the characters grow. There were some moments in here that really gave me the feels. The world is a lot bigger than I first believed. We also get a lot of questions anwsered in this book. This is definitely a gem of a series. Its just as good as some of the bestselling books Ive read.
*Received in exchange for an honest review*
February 7, 2017
Лучшая YA-фэнтези трилогия 2016-2017
Это все, что вам нужно знать, чтобы хотя бы попробовать. Единственный для меня минус остался в первой книге (эти начальные перескоки во времени), а потом... Потом я смеялась, рыдала, переживала, кричала, грызла ногти, рыдала. А главное - удивлялась. В последнее время в пределах жанра со мной такое случается все реже.
Спасибо автору за мир и за героев.
И за обещание вернуться - пусть не к Дарию и Назафарин, но в древнюю Персию и к другим, не менее интересным персонажам. Блин, да тут даже антагонистов хотелось прижать к груди и никуда не отпускать, ибо привыкла, прикипела, приросла.
Буду скучать. И верить.
Это все, что вам нужно знать, чтобы хотя бы попробовать. Единственный для меня минус остался в первой книге (эти начальные перескоки во времени), а потом... Потом я смеялась, рыдала, переживала, кричала, грызла ногти, рыдала. А главное - удивлялась. В последнее время в пределах жанра со мной такое случается все реже.
Спасибо автору за мир и за героев.
И за обещание вернуться - пусть не к Дарию и Назафарин, но в древнюю Персию и к другим, не менее интересным персонажам. Блин, да тут даже антагонистов хотелось прижать к груди и никуда не отпускать, ибо привыкла, прикипела, приросла.
Буду скучать. И верить.
February 7, 2017
4.5 “Good thoughts, good words, good deeds and good bye (for now)” Stars
ARC provided by the author.
Thank you!
Dude, I love this series! Everything about it is just so damn good. The writing, characters, premise and those damn stunning covers.
Look at the cover for Queen of Chaos. No. Seriously. Just look at it. My jaw dropped the first time I saw it, and I still haven’t been able to put it back to its place. It’s one of the most beautiful covers I’ve ever seen.
But don’t worry, this isn’t the case of a book with a stunning cover and an awful story inside. Or the contrary, everything about Queen of Chaos was beautiful.
First of all, we start with Tijah’s POV and OMG it was everything I needed and a little more. I know Nazafareen was supposed to be the star of the show and all that, but Tijah completely stole the spotlight as far as I’m concerned. She’s perfection. And let’s be honest, it was a smart decision on the author’s part.
Look, after two books focused on Nazafareen and Darius, it was a much needed breath of fresh air to start this one with Tijah and the newish characters.
Plus, like I said before, Tijah can do no wrong. Her pain and her guilt and her journey…. Everything worked brilliantly. I have a serious girl crush on Tijah after reading this book. She was so complex and rich. Her loss was so raw—I wasn’t sure I’d be able to forgive Kat Ross for what she did last book with Tijah, but now that I see where it took her? I guess I can understand…I’m not ready to accept it, yet, but I definitely understand.
Plus, it gave me a new ship. Dude, I ship Tijah and Achaemenes like there’s no tomorrow. And her friendship with Anu? It was adorable. I was also super excited to hear there’d more of them coming in a spin-off series—more on that soon. I need more because while I love that Tijah went down the warrior path—the only path I can see for her since she’s such a badass—I wish I’d seen more of her exploring a romantic side. I need more of my ship.
Another character who completely stole the story for me? Freaking Balthazar. I’d already mentioned him on my review of Blood of the Prophet, but his journey was even more interesting in this book. I LOVED how complex Balthazar is. He’s not evil, but he’s not pure, but he does evil things while he wants to do good things and… and… Balthazar makes me feel so much that I can't even figure out what I’m feeling most of the times.
I absolutely adored the conclusion to his arc in this series. The redemption journey was fantastic! And I love it even more that it isn't exactly the last we’d see of this super complex character —again, more on that soon.
While Tijah and Balthazar stole the show, Nazafareen and Darius were still extremely important to the story.
First, let me say that their romance is still making me swoon after three books. Darius had some stellar romantic moments in which he almost gave me a heart attack with all his perfection:
“And I would gladly suffer every moment of torment they gave me over again if it meant I was finally brought to you.” >> Darius making my ovaries explode.
Nazafareen continued to be super likable by risking herself (although sometimes I wanted to shake her because she made the stupidest decisions ever) and by not thinking that the world revolved around her, even though she was more powerful than most of the people she knew. I mean, she was the only one (aside from the Prophet) who could work with all four elements, but did she go around acting like the whole world should kiss her feet? Nope. She was too busy trying to keep her magic from making her crazy while she had to march Behind the Veil, stop the Undead Queen and save her father-in-law.
Our dear Nazafareen is impulsive and takes unnecessary risks – even her mother knows so and said that a hundred times--, but she’s also a fighter. I love that about her.
Was I a 100% happy with the turn of events and how her story “ended”? Not exactly. Was I unhappy? Nope. Because I see where this can take her, and I'm hoping this isn’t the end of their story, so that makes it better.
Kat Ross’ writing continued to surprise me in a positive way. She shifted from POV to POV without losing the balance of the story or making it drag. I both loved and hated how the last chapter from each POV ended with a cliffhanger! Way to give me mini heart attacks! She made me feel for minor characters to the point my Kindle notes were full of threats like: Don’t you dare kill this character! Don’t you dare!!! Not my finest moments, but…
I did have some minor "issues" (not even the right word here) but they were really small compared to how great the story was. One thing I'll say is I wish there’d been a different way to tell some parts of the story so Molon and Lysandro’s POVs weren’t needed. Not that I disliked those chapters, but I just found adding even more POVs unnecessary.
Now… Minor spoilers coming. So, WARNING!!!
Queen of Chaos is an amazing conclusion to the plot introduced in The Midnight Sea, with all the characters getting a satisfying journey and their happy(ish) endings. But I can definitely see room for more. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for whatever Kat Ross writes next.
Before reading:
I can't wait for this. And this cover. THIS. FREAKING. COVER. OMG, MY EYES CAN'T TAKE SO MUCH BEAUTY!
December 12, 2018
3 stelle e mezzo
In tutta sincerità mi aspettavo una conclusione più appropriata!
Non che sia stata una brutta conclusione, ci mancherebbe, ma non mi ha soddisfatto, per niente.
Prima di tutto, questo è il libro di Balthazar e di Tijah. Il primo scoprirà di non essere ancora perduto, la seconda saprà superare la sua perdita e compiere ancora molte gesta.
Avete capito bene. Qui le gesta di Nazafareen e del suo legato sono ridotte ai minimi termini e quel poco che succede, seppur molto significativo, non viene per nulla approfondito e la cosa mi ha lasciata basita. Si, la giovane Nazafareen è il nostro distruttore e si ritrova, per cause che non vi dico altrimenti farei spoiler, tra i ranghi della perfida regina Neblis (che poi anche lei viene sconfitta in maniera piuttosto semplice e diciamocelo pure barbina!), ma niente di più. Poca azione, da parte della ragazza, solo gesta fatte di petto, senza pensare, che porteranno allo sfacelo. Diciamo che in questo volume, Nazafareen non ci fa una bella figura, ecco.
Victor sarà pure bello e potente, ma è ridotto alla bella statuina, cosi come la sua consorte che è talmente acida (anche nei confronti del figlio), che se fosse perita non me ne sarei curata. Insomma, niente grandi battaglie, né scontri fenomenali come ci aveva promesso la trama è questo mi ha deluso enormemente.
Questo non significa che non sia stata una bella lettura! Sia Balthazar che Tijah sono stati dei protagonisti molto interessanti e ben costruiti, lo stile dell'autrice è senza ombra di dubbio coinvolgente e avvincente, ma io volevo di più, volevo scoprire molto di più.
Sono delusa dal finale che ho trovato molto sbrigativo e fatto apposta solo per allacciarci la nuova serie! Si… per carità, ma io una conclusione, qui, la volevo eccome!
In tutta sincerità mi aspettavo una conclusione più appropriata!
Non che sia stata una brutta conclusione, ci mancherebbe, ma non mi ha soddisfatto, per niente.
Prima di tutto, questo è il libro di Balthazar e di Tijah. Il primo scoprirà di non essere ancora perduto, la seconda saprà superare la sua perdita e compiere ancora molte gesta.
Avete capito bene. Qui le gesta di Nazafareen e del suo legato sono ridotte ai minimi termini e quel poco che succede, seppur molto significativo, non viene per nulla approfondito e la cosa mi ha lasciata basita. Si, la giovane Nazafareen è il nostro distruttore e si ritrova, per cause che non vi dico altrimenti farei spoiler, tra i ranghi della perfida regina Neblis (che poi anche lei viene sconfitta in maniera piuttosto semplice e diciamocelo pure barbina!), ma niente di più. Poca azione, da parte della ragazza, solo gesta fatte di petto, senza pensare, che porteranno allo sfacelo. Diciamo che in questo volume, Nazafareen non ci fa una bella figura, ecco.
Victor sarà pure bello e potente, ma è ridotto alla bella statuina, cosi come la sua consorte che è talmente acida (anche nei confronti del figlio), che se fosse perita non me ne sarei curata. Insomma, niente grandi battaglie, né scontri fenomenali come ci aveva promesso la trama è questo mi ha deluso enormemente.
Questo non significa che non sia stata una bella lettura! Sia Balthazar che Tijah sono stati dei protagonisti molto interessanti e ben costruiti, lo stile dell'autrice è senza ombra di dubbio coinvolgente e avvincente, ma io volevo di più, volevo scoprire molto di più.
Sono delusa dal finale che ho trovato molto sbrigativo e fatto apposta solo per allacciarci la nuova serie! Si… per carità, ma io una conclusione, qui, la volevo eccome!
January 13, 2019
actual rating: 2.5
You would think I would have really liked this volume because I'm always complaining that the secondary characters are more interesting than Nazafareen and Tijah, but somehow it still wasn't that great. I think just because the plot was all over the place. I loved that we saw more of Victor, Lysander, and Delilah but that meant we were following like eight different characters and jumping back and forth all the time to the point where I wasn't really sure what was going on most of the time.
I have always had a lot of trouble focusing on this series so part of that might just be me, but I just felt like this was a mess and also not really a satisfying ending. I guess part of that is because she was already planning on starting a spin-off series, but I still feel like this should have had a more concrete ending because it is TECHNICALLY the end of the series.
Overall I think this is one of those YA series where I was like 'why are we following these kids' the whole time because Victor, Alexander, Lysander, and Delilah just seemed so much interesting to me for the entire series. It was a great world and I definitely liked certain elements, but I guess it just wasn't what I was looking for because I felt like there was a lot of missed opportunity and I never ended up warming up to any of the 'main' characters. I wish I could continue but the thought of reading five more of these is honestly just exhausting so I guess this is where I get off the ride.
You would think I would have really liked this volume because I'm always complaining that the secondary characters are more interesting than Nazafareen and Tijah, but somehow it still wasn't that great. I think just because the plot was all over the place. I loved that we saw more of Victor, Lysander, and Delilah but that meant we were following like eight different characters and jumping back and forth all the time to the point where I wasn't really sure what was going on most of the time.
I have always had a lot of trouble focusing on this series so part of that might just be me, but I just felt like this was a mess and also not really a satisfying ending. I guess part of that is because she was already planning on starting a spin-off series, but I still feel like this should have had a more concrete ending because it is TECHNICALLY the end of the series.
Overall I think this is one of those YA series where I was like 'why are we following these kids' the whole time because Victor, Alexander, Lysander, and Delilah just seemed so much interesting to me for the entire series. It was a great world and I definitely liked certain elements, but I guess it just wasn't what I was looking for because I felt like there was a lot of missed opportunity and I never ended up warming up to any of the 'main' characters. I wish I could continue but the thought of reading five more of these is honestly just exhausting so I guess this is where I get off the ride.
June 2, 2019
Queen of Chaos is a richly imagined, intensely engaging, and simply inspiring novel.
On this last book of the Fourth Element series, we will already know where Daevas really came from, how Neblis was able to create those evil drujs, and how Nazafareen has that power just like the Prophet. Aside from those, we will also see what happened to Victor on his journey to Neblis’ kingdom and what happened to Tijah and the children daevas she was with when Nazafareen and Darius leave them to follow the Prophet.
This book answered all my questions on the first two books in the series. This was one of the best series so far that I really liked and the author writing skills just contributed to it. The way she wrote it, just like what I’ve said on my last review was great. It really helped that the author could write a story that will show you the story itself by describing its vast world and characters and even showing you the emotions of each character. I also like how each scene were all connected to the previous scenes from the last two books. So, if you’ve read the first book and you’ve got a lot of questions about it, then I really suggest that you finish it until this novel so you wouldn’t be left wondering.
Another thing I’ve liked on this series was the added themes and how I could read those nice bits of history here.
The characters never failed to amuse me. On this book, I’ve got to learn the history of some characters, and learning about it was fascinating. When I’ve read those part that showed their past, I was amazed at how it all makes sense.
I just didn’t like how it ended as there was so much to tell us, but I was glad to know that everything would not really end on this book. I’m happy to know that there would be another book that would show how the adventure of Tijah and her company will go and what happened to Culach and the other characters.
I am really suggesting for you to read this series because this will definitely make you like the world I’ve entered. This wonderfully written book will just stay with you until the last page.
Disclaimer: I received a reader copy from the author via Xpresso Book Tours.
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On this last book of the Fourth Element series, we will already know where Daevas really came from, how Neblis was able to create those evil drujs, and how Nazafareen has that power just like the Prophet. Aside from those, we will also see what happened to Victor on his journey to Neblis’ kingdom and what happened to Tijah and the children daevas she was with when Nazafareen and Darius leave them to follow the Prophet.
This book answered all my questions on the first two books in the series. This was one of the best series so far that I really liked and the author writing skills just contributed to it. The way she wrote it, just like what I’ve said on my last review was great. It really helped that the author could write a story that will show you the story itself by describing its vast world and characters and even showing you the emotions of each character. I also like how each scene were all connected to the previous scenes from the last two books. So, if you’ve read the first book and you’ve got a lot of questions about it, then I really suggest that you finish it until this novel so you wouldn’t be left wondering.
Another thing I’ve liked on this series was the added themes and how I could read those nice bits of history here.
The characters never failed to amuse me. On this book, I’ve got to learn the history of some characters, and learning about it was fascinating. When I’ve read those part that showed their past, I was amazed at how it all makes sense.
I just didn’t like how it ended as there was so much to tell us, but I was glad to know that everything would not really end on this book. I’m happy to know that there would be another book that would show how the adventure of Tijah and her company will go and what happened to Culach and the other characters.
I am really suggesting for you to read this series because this will definitely make you like the world I’ve entered. This wonderfully written book will just stay with you until the last page.
Disclaimer: I received a reader copy from the author via Xpresso Book Tours.
BLOG POST LINK: http://bit.ly/2jck3cY
February 19, 2018
This book made me furious. I could give it either two stars or four and both would represent my feeling about it.
Let's start with the good: the book itself is very good, the world is well though and original, a mix of history and magical elements.
It was fantastic to read about real historical figures following their actual path in a fantasy scenario. The secondary characters are amazing, the reader comes to feel real strongly for them.
And there comes the flood. My anger. My: how could you skip the second lesson of creative writing? Where was the editor? Why it seems that nobody else had noticed that?
As I said the secondary characters are amazing, so amazing that the author is much more interested in following them than following the main characters.
The subplot completely overcomes the main plot to the point where the reader can describe what each secondary character is doing(and there are many of them) but has only a vague idea what is happening in the main plotline.
I'm not kidding you and I'm not exaggerating, Nazafareen is present in less than 10% of the book.
And not because she is stuck somewhere or something like that :she is on a mission to fight the main bad girl and save the day and unleash her power.
Which she will.
The main plotline is condensed in something like 40 pages all throughout the book.
She has very short chapters were everything happens so quicky that I feel lost and confused.
Here is the third rule of creative writing: you have a protagonist, you have to stuck with him/her.
Imagine if JKR decided that: You know what? Harry is starting to bore me.Let's change Pov.
This last book is even worse than Ivanhoe, the other book that talks about anything but Ivanhoe.
It's like reading Waiting for Godot, with the difference that this is not a masterpiece of absurdity, it's the ending of a trilogy. I want to read about the protagonist. I am here for her. The whole part with Tijha could have been a fantastic new serie. A serie I would have gladly gave a high rating.
I feel like the author did not maintain her part of the contract. In the first book she promised something, but in the end she didn't respect that. You can't get bored with your protagonist.
Let's start with the good: the book itself is very good, the world is well though and original, a mix of history and magical elements.
It was fantastic to read about real historical figures following their actual path in a fantasy scenario. The secondary characters are amazing, the reader comes to feel real strongly for them.
And there comes the flood. My anger. My: how could you skip the second lesson of creative writing? Where was the editor? Why it seems that nobody else had noticed that?
As I said the secondary characters are amazing, so amazing that the author is much more interested in following them than following the main characters.
The subplot completely overcomes the main plot to the point where the reader can describe what each secondary character is doing(and there are many of them) but has only a vague idea what is happening in the main plotline.
I'm not kidding you and I'm not exaggerating, Nazafareen is present in less than 10% of the book.
And not because she is stuck somewhere or something like that :she is on a mission to fight the main bad girl and save the day and unleash her power.
Which she will.
The main plotline is condensed in something like 40 pages all throughout the book.
She has very short chapters were everything happens so quicky that I feel lost and confused.
Here is the third rule of creative writing: you have a protagonist, you have to stuck with him/her.
Imagine if JKR decided that: You know what? Harry is starting to bore me.Let's change Pov.
This last book is even worse than Ivanhoe, the other book that talks about anything but Ivanhoe.
It's like reading Waiting for Godot, with the difference that this is not a masterpiece of absurdity, it's the ending of a trilogy. I want to read about the protagonist. I am here for her. The whole part with Tijha could have been a fantastic new serie. A serie I would have gladly gave a high rating.
I feel like the author did not maintain her part of the contract. In the first book she promised something, but in the end she didn't respect that. You can't get bored with your protagonist.
January 5, 2017
Fan-fricking-tastic end to this trilogy. Kat Ross has done it again. I was completely sucked into this story and cared about characters, even when I didn't want to! The details and descriptions of the world are some of the best I've ever read.
February 5, 2017
I received an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Review and Blog Tour can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
What can I say? Kat Ross turned me into a puddle of emotions with her final book of the Fourth Element series! Action, betrayal, romance and demons conclude this story which can keep anyone captivated till the final page!
And the best part? The book is told through alternative POVs which are also in the first and third person per chapter, so you don't feel lost. Since I can't spoil you with details (you need to read the book to understand) let me just say that this series needs to be more known for its diversity and the alternative historical element! It sure surprised me!
What can I say? Kat Ross turned me into a puddle of emotions with her final book of the Fourth Element series! Action, betrayal, romance and demons conclude this story which can keep anyone captivated till the final page!
And the best part? The book is told through alternative POVs which are also in the first and third person per chapter, so you don't feel lost. Since I can't spoil you with details (you need to read the book to understand) let me just say that this series needs to be more known for its diversity and the alternative historical element! It sure surprised me!
July 15, 2019
[actual rating: 3.5 - 3.75 stars]
Unfortunately there were some parts that were a little confusing imo and I also wasn't really interested in Tijah's story (at least for the most part) so I found her chapters a little boring ._.
BUT the other stuff! was! so! good!
Many twists and turns I didn't see coming and so many things happened that I honestly have never read about in any other book!
It was an amazing series that I devoured in a couple of days and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next series and continue my journey with Darius and Nazafareen!
Unfortunately there were some parts that were a little confusing imo and I also wasn't really interested in Tijah's story (at least for the most part) so I found her chapters a little boring ._.
BUT the other stuff! was! so! good!
Many twists and turns I didn't see coming and so many things happened that I honestly have never read about in any other book!
It was an amazing series that I devoured in a couple of days and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next series and continue my journey with Darius and Nazafareen!
May 26, 2021
I feel like I sort of trudged my way through this book. It was fine while I was reading but whenever I put it down I wouldn't come back for weeks. It just didn't pull me in.
This books leads up to a spinoff but this series felt incomplete almost. There wasn't enough of an ending, I felt.
I've already bought the first two books to the spinoff because they were on sale so we'll see what happens.
I do like these characters and I want to know what happens but I'm not overly invested.
This books leads up to a spinoff but this series felt incomplete almost. There wasn't enough of an ending, I felt.
I've already bought the first two books to the spinoff because they were on sale so we'll see what happens.
I do like these characters and I want to know what happens but I'm not overly invested.
November 5, 2020
UN BUON FINALE APERTO
"Queen of Chaos" va a completare la trilogia Il quarto elemento di Kat Ross, dando una degna conclusione alla serie, pur mantenendo grosso modo intatti i difetti dei volumi precedenti.
La trama si concentra sull'invasione dei Druj, che distruggono le città dell'impero mentre i protagonisti tentano di fermare i piani della Regina Neblis su diversi fronti, motivo per il quale in questo libro i punti di vista si moltiplicano. Questo è un aspetto sia positivo che negativo: da un lato è molto piacevole poter seguire diversi personaggi e conoscere le loro riflessioni, ma d'altra parte risulta fastidioso passare dalla prima persona del POV di Nazafareen alla terza persona scelta per tutti gli altri. Tra l'altro, i capitoli dedicati a Nazafareen nella parte finale diventano alquanto confusi a causa di uno sviluppo della trama e, per chiarire gli eventi, l'autrice è costretta a ripetere le stesse scene dal punto di vista di Lysandros o di Tijah.
Proprio la ex Water Dog regala il POV migliore: ci permette di scoprire dei retroscena inediti sul suo rapporto con Myrri, oltre a mostrare tutto il percorso che la porta a superare gli avvenimenti di "Blood of the Prophet" e trovare un nuovo obiettivo nella sua vita. Molto interessanti anche i capitoli sul negromante Balthazar, seppur avessi delle riserve circa la redenzione che viene promessa nella sinossi; è anche merito del suo POV se riusciamo a scoprire qualcosa di più sul personaggio di Neblis, che diventa così un'antagonista molto più credibile e solida rispetto ai volumi precedenti.
Tasto dolente è la presenza di diversi spiegoni, soprattutto nella parte iniziale, del tutto inutili dal momento che viene fornito un glossario molto esaustivo a fine libro. Valuto invece in modo positivo l'epilogo che, seppur aperto (l'autrice ha portato questi personaggi in due nuove serie), dona una sensazione di completezza appagante.
Di seguito, vado ad analizzare (con SPOILER) i cinque motivi per i quali consiglio questa serie e i cinque per i quali invece lo sconsiglio.
"Queen of Chaos" va a completare la trilogia Il quarto elemento di Kat Ross, dando una degna conclusione alla serie, pur mantenendo grosso modo intatti i difetti dei volumi precedenti.
La trama si concentra sull'invasione dei Druj, che distruggono le città dell'impero mentre i protagonisti tentano di fermare i piani della Regina Neblis su diversi fronti, motivo per il quale in questo libro i punti di vista si moltiplicano. Questo è un aspetto sia positivo che negativo: da un lato è molto piacevole poter seguire diversi personaggi e conoscere le loro riflessioni, ma d'altra parte risulta fastidioso passare dalla prima persona del POV di Nazafareen alla terza persona scelta per tutti gli altri. Tra l'altro, i capitoli dedicati a Nazafareen nella parte finale diventano alquanto confusi a causa di uno sviluppo della trama e, per chiarire gli eventi, l'autrice è costretta a ripetere le stesse scene dal punto di vista di Lysandros o di Tijah.
Proprio la ex Water Dog regala il POV migliore: ci permette di scoprire dei retroscena inediti sul suo rapporto con Myrri, oltre a mostrare tutto il percorso che la porta a superare gli avvenimenti di "Blood of the Prophet" e trovare un nuovo obiettivo nella sua vita. Molto interessanti anche i capitoli sul negromante Balthazar, seppur avessi delle riserve circa la redenzione che viene promessa nella sinossi; è anche merito del suo POV se riusciamo a scoprire qualcosa di più sul personaggio di Neblis, che diventa così un'antagonista molto più credibile e solida rispetto ai volumi precedenti.
Tasto dolente è la presenza di diversi spiegoni, soprattutto nella parte iniziale, del tutto inutili dal momento che viene fornito un glossario molto esaustivo a fine libro. Valuto invece in modo positivo l'epilogo che, seppur aperto (l'autrice ha portato questi personaggi in due nuove serie), dona una sensazione di completezza appagante.
Di seguito, vado ad analizzare (con SPOILER) i cinque motivi per i quali consiglio questa serie e i cinque per i quali invece lo sconsiglio.
March 26, 2018
Well, I'm still not sure if this was a last book to the trilogy or a first book to a new series. Yes, it concluded the situations presented in the first two books but for me, it felt like it was already laying down the groundwork for a spinoff trilogy at the same. I didn't like the sudden additional shift to multiple POV (which wasn't the case in the prior books). Yes, it was nice knowing what Tijah felt and yes maybe their POV helped tell the story of what happened to the other daevas. But I thought the first two were pretty good in telling us the story without multiple POVs.
And then, there's the matter of the ending. It was a bit abrupt but a good one. It's also a very good ending which tells of a beginning... But I digress. I was saying though I liked the ending, I wish it was written in a better way. But hey, happy ending (of course with casualties, it's a fantasy book after all) works for me.
And then, there's the matter of the ending. It was a bit abrupt but a good one. It's also a very good ending which tells of a beginning... But I digress. I was saying though I liked the ending, I wish it was written in a better way. But hey, happy ending (of course with casualties, it's a fantasy book after all) works for me.
August 20, 2018
3 stelle e mezzo.
Si conclude, per ora, la serie cominciata con "The Midnight Sea", ma il finale, con le sue tante trame non ancora riannodate, lascia un po' con l'amaro in bocca - ma per fortuna la stessa autrice informa di nuove serie, ambientate - udite udite! - in epoche un po' più prossime, data la longevità di daeva e legati; spero vivamente che anche questi nuovi libri verranno tradotti in italiano!
Venendo a questo terzo volume, confesso di esser rimasto un po' deluso, perché l'ho trovato un po' inferiore ai precedenti: in qualche modo mi ha catturato di meno; forse anche perché i vari personaggi sono spesso lontani gli uni dagli altri, quindi la "squadra" degli ex Water Dogs è smembrata.
Finalmente in Queen of Chaos sapremo di più sull'origine dei daeva e dei Distruttori, nonché verremo a sapere informazioni in più sul Profeta e sulla Regina Neblis.
Si conclude, per ora, la serie cominciata con "The Midnight Sea", ma il finale, con le sue tante trame non ancora riannodate, lascia un po' con l'amaro in bocca - ma per fortuna la stessa autrice informa di nuove serie, ambientate - udite udite! - in epoche un po' più prossime, data la longevità di daeva e legati; spero vivamente che anche questi nuovi libri verranno tradotti in italiano!
Venendo a questo terzo volume, confesso di esser rimasto un po' deluso, perché l'ho trovato un po' inferiore ai precedenti: in qualche modo mi ha catturato di meno; forse anche perché i vari personaggi sono spesso lontani gli uni dagli altri, quindi la "squadra" degli ex Water Dogs è smembrata.
Finalmente in Queen of Chaos sapremo di più sull'origine dei daeva e dei Distruttori, nonché verremo a sapere informazioni in più sul Profeta e sulla Regina Neblis.
February 7, 2017
I am notorious for not finishing series. Despite my fangirl nature, I never have the guts and emotional stability to finish a journey with characters. Most of the time, I view the final book in a series as a funeral for the story and its beloved characters. The dread overwhelms my excitement and creates a paradox where I want to finish a series, but I am afraid of leaving a world behind.
Thankfully, I felt the opposite going into Queen of Chaos. Ross expertly finished Blood of the Prophet with a cliffhanger that even a person who loathes endings could not resist. Of course, I was devastated because the end one of my favorite series was nigh, but my heart was comforted by the insurance that Ross would not let me down.
And let me tell you, she did not disappoint. There are five-star books, and then there are five-star books. The books that leave you without breath, holding back tears and smiling at the same time. Books that carry you so far into its world that you take a piece of it when you leave. There are five-star books and there are books that make you feel something. Queen of Chaos is both to me. Books this heart-wrenching and phenomenal remind why I continue to read. Even though I can read a dozen one-star books in a row, the hope of reading another book like Queen of Chaos keeps me going. The mixture of pure satisfaction, hope, and longing that I felt after finishing this book cemented it as not only a five-star book but a five-star series.
This series is not something that you can read and forget. I will always have a piece of Nazafareen's stubbornness and unfailing heroism with me. I will remember Darius and his struggle to love himself and others. I will keep Tijah's feistiness and Myrri's quiet strength.
Speaking of characters, none of Ross's creations could really be called flat, in my opinion. Even stock characters without a lot of screentime are thoroughly explored. My emotions were twisted and manipulated so that I never knew who was the real antagonist. I was kept on my toes throughout the storyline. Better yet, there was no useless filler to take up words. Ross made every character, every chapter, and every word count. In a mere 300 pages, my heart was shattered, tramped on, and put back together with the power of this world.
All of the gushing aside, this is a series that all fantasy fans can enjoy. The world is unique with a brilliant magic system that I have never seen before. I felt as if I was plucked from my mundane suburban home and dropped in an exciting adventure in the deserts of magical Persia.
One of my favorite parts of this series is the shift in perspectives. Every character gets their own voice, and I was interested in pretty much all of them equally. Even though I have a little bit more of a tender spot for Darius and Nazafareen, all of the characters' stories spoke to me in different ways. Queen of Chaos gives readers the unique experience to see a story from every single perspective, which is not seen in every novel.
Anyone looking for a unique and mind-blowing fantasy novel should give this series a shot. The action-packed plot is perfectly accentuated with complex perspectives, cultivated diversity, and a healthy dose of romance. Ross's series has earned a coveted spot on my shelf alongside the rest of my favorite series.
This review and other bookish shenanigans can be found on my original blog, Crazy for YA.
Thankfully, I felt the opposite going into Queen of Chaos. Ross expertly finished Blood of the Prophet with a cliffhanger that even a person who loathes endings could not resist. Of course, I was devastated because the end one of my favorite series was nigh, but my heart was comforted by the insurance that Ross would not let me down.
And let me tell you, she did not disappoint. There are five-star books, and then there are five-star books. The books that leave you without breath, holding back tears and smiling at the same time. Books that carry you so far into its world that you take a piece of it when you leave. There are five-star books and there are books that make you feel something. Queen of Chaos is both to me. Books this heart-wrenching and phenomenal remind why I continue to read. Even though I can read a dozen one-star books in a row, the hope of reading another book like Queen of Chaos keeps me going. The mixture of pure satisfaction, hope, and longing that I felt after finishing this book cemented it as not only a five-star book but a five-star series.
This series is not something that you can read and forget. I will always have a piece of Nazafareen's stubbornness and unfailing heroism with me. I will remember Darius and his struggle to love himself and others. I will keep Tijah's feistiness and Myrri's quiet strength.
Speaking of characters, none of Ross's creations could really be called flat, in my opinion. Even stock characters without a lot of screentime are thoroughly explored. My emotions were twisted and manipulated so that I never knew who was the real antagonist. I was kept on my toes throughout the storyline. Better yet, there was no useless filler to take up words. Ross made every character, every chapter, and every word count. In a mere 300 pages, my heart was shattered, tramped on, and put back together with the power of this world.
All of the gushing aside, this is a series that all fantasy fans can enjoy. The world is unique with a brilliant magic system that I have never seen before. I felt as if I was plucked from my mundane suburban home and dropped in an exciting adventure in the deserts of magical Persia.
One of my favorite parts of this series is the shift in perspectives. Every character gets their own voice, and I was interested in pretty much all of them equally. Even though I have a little bit more of a tender spot for Darius and Nazafareen, all of the characters' stories spoke to me in different ways. Queen of Chaos gives readers the unique experience to see a story from every single perspective, which is not seen in every novel.
Anyone looking for a unique and mind-blowing fantasy novel should give this series a shot. The action-packed plot is perfectly accentuated with complex perspectives, cultivated diversity, and a healthy dose of romance. Ross's series has earned a coveted spot on my shelf alongside the rest of my favorite series.
This review and other bookish shenanigans can be found on my original blog, Crazy for YA.
April 22, 2024
Do you know why I started to prefer female authors of fantasy? No, it is not romance line in their books, but of course it is nice part of fantasy world. :) It is how female author get you connected to the characters with you not realizing until you find yourself sobbing, screaming. Or coursing the author for what she has done to your precious characters.
I know, not all the female authors could do that. (And not all male authors are not able to do that :-). ) Happy me that Kat Ross CAN. That she has this gift. And she used her gift in Queen of Chaos excelently. Few times I thaught I would have a heart attack. Few times I thaught I would throw my reading device against the nearest wall.
I have to say that I really liked this series and I enjoyed reading it. It is not easy to find fantasy romance which is well balanced, where the romance is not the most important and where author is able to put equal attention to all aspects of the books. And it is not easy to find YA fantasy romance which is not juvenile, but is well written with well handled hard topics.
The way the slavery trope was handled in this series was incredible. With all the brainwashing and lies along with it. The way MMC handled his own past which was based on this brainwashing and lies was so relatable that I could imagine the real person going through. The author did rush nothing, she left me follow his development through the books until the very end and at the end, I do not want to say good bye to Darius. Nor I want to Nazafareen. So, I will start to read The Fourth Talisman series as soon as possible. :)
I know, not all the female authors could do that. (And not all male authors are not able to do that :-). ) Happy me that Kat Ross CAN. That she has this gift. And she used her gift in Queen of Chaos excelently. Few times I thaught I would have a heart attack. Few times I thaught I would throw my reading device against the nearest wall.
I have to say that I really liked this series and I enjoyed reading it. It is not easy to find fantasy romance which is well balanced, where the romance is not the most important and where author is able to put equal attention to all aspects of the books. And it is not easy to find YA fantasy romance which is not juvenile, but is well written with well handled hard topics.
The way the slavery trope was handled in this series was incredible. With all the brainwashing and lies along with it. The way MMC handled his own past which was based on this brainwashing and lies was so relatable that I could imagine the real person going through. The author did rush nothing, she left me follow his development through the books until the very end and at the end, I do not want to say good bye to Darius. Nor I want to Nazafareen. So, I will start to read The Fourth Talisman series as soon as possible. :)
July 28, 2017
Um, ok - my (short) review of this book just ... disappeared. WTF, Goodreads?! Ditto for the previous book in the series ... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
October 20, 2017
Rating: 3.0 stars
March 13, 2024
continued with the interesting premises and great character moments but seemed too concerned with setting up spin offs instead of a compelling ending
February 3, 2017
original review @http://www.covertocover.info/
The final book in ” The Fourth Element” trilogy and when I saw there was a blog tour for this book, I immediately signed up for the tour. This is one of the best trilogies I’ve ever read!!!! Each book cover in this trilogy looks absolutely STUNNING!!
Now for the book, if you haven’t read the first two books in this trilogy then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? GO READ IT!!! If you are up to date till the 2nd book then this is a spoiler free review for you guys.
As usual, the book starts where it was left off in the previous book with Darius, Nazafareen, Lysandros and Deliah on their way to the House-Behind-the-Veil to rescue Victor, save Balthazar, retrieve the fire which has the power to break/forge daeva cuffs and defeat queen Neblis.
We also get two new POVs in this book- Tijah and Lysandros. For me, Tijah was the star of this book. She along with her companions embark on a journey to free all the daevas who are kept as prisoners and to break their cuffs. Reading each Tijah’s chapter made me respect her even more.
Balthazar and Lysandros are my second favorite characters in this book. Balthazar has a grey personality where he is caught between the dark and the light. I could see more of his character development in this book. Whereas, Lysandros, the funny and mysterious one. He did make me smile with his witty comments. I would like to see more of him.
For our star couple, Darius and Nazafareen, they had less chapters in this book compared to the previous books but each of their chapters were precious to me and they will always be one of the best OTP!!
The word building in this book was awesome. I really loved the way Kat has described the Shadowlands with all its creatures and Behind the Veil. I could just imagine how that place would be in my mind.
There were some unexpected twists and turns that I did not see coming. One thing that I felt reading this book as new back story emerged was that this book is like a gift and when wrapping a gift, we bring each corners to tie it all together. This book is a gift which was neatly tied together by the author left for us to open and enjoy the contents. After coming to the end of the book, I was left with soo many questions but don’t worry, the author has assured us that all our questions will be answered and the daeva journey will continue!!!
The final book in ” The Fourth Element” trilogy and when I saw there was a blog tour for this book, I immediately signed up for the tour. This is one of the best trilogies I’ve ever read!!!! Each book cover in this trilogy looks absolutely STUNNING!!
Now for the book, if you haven’t read the first two books in this trilogy then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? GO READ IT!!! If you are up to date till the 2nd book then this is a spoiler free review for you guys.
As usual, the book starts where it was left off in the previous book with Darius, Nazafareen, Lysandros and Deliah on their way to the House-Behind-the-Veil to rescue Victor, save Balthazar, retrieve the fire which has the power to break/forge daeva cuffs and defeat queen Neblis.
We also get two new POVs in this book- Tijah and Lysandros. For me, Tijah was the star of this book. She along with her companions embark on a journey to free all the daevas who are kept as prisoners and to break their cuffs. Reading each Tijah’s chapter made me respect her even more.
Balthazar and Lysandros are my second favorite characters in this book. Balthazar has a grey personality where he is caught between the dark and the light. I could see more of his character development in this book. Whereas, Lysandros, the funny and mysterious one. He did make me smile with his witty comments. I would like to see more of him.
For our star couple, Darius and Nazafareen, they had less chapters in this book compared to the previous books but each of their chapters were precious to me and they will always be one of the best OTP!!
The word building in this book was awesome. I really loved the way Kat has described the Shadowlands with all its creatures and Behind the Veil. I could just imagine how that place would be in my mind.
There were some unexpected twists and turns that I did not see coming. One thing that I felt reading this book as new back story emerged was that this book is like a gift and when wrapping a gift, we bring each corners to tie it all together. This book is a gift which was neatly tied together by the author left for us to open and enjoy the contents. After coming to the end of the book, I was left with soo many questions but don’t worry, the author has assured us that all our questions will be answered and the daeva journey will continue!!!
January 17, 2018
Now having finished this beautiful series, I cannot wait to get my hands on the spin-off and read about the next adventure of these wonderful characters.
February 4, 2022
Queen of Chaos is absolutely fantastic and a beyond perfect ending to this series. It had me at the edge of my seat the entire time (which is not easy). And I adored the new POVs this book added. Kat Ross gives her characters amazing depths, even the characters you hate. Could not recommend this series more!!
December 11, 2018
E anche questa serie giunge al termine.
Se non fosse che è già uscito il primo volume della serie successiva e che questa lettura l'ho fatta in compagnia di amiche fantastiche, potrei essere triste.
"Queen of Chaos" chiude una trilogia che per quanto mi riguarda considero una delle migliori mai lette. Non è priva di difetti - d'altra parte quale serie non ne ha? - ma è così carica di tutto ciò che amo in un fantasy che non poteva non avere un posto d'onore nel mio cuore.
Cominciamo col dire che QoC parte subito dopo la fine di Blood of the Prophet (qui la recensione) e non lascia un attimo di respiro. Iniziamo questo nuovo volume ancora un po' sofferenti per ciò che accade alla fine di quello precedente, ma ci vuole poco prima di perdersi nelle spire dell'intreccio. Ad ogni capitolo la storia scorre ricca di eventi, di sentimenti, di azione. I personaggi che conosciamo cambiano, scompaiono, tornano, fanno scelte che non si condividono, vanno in cerca di un destino che non è il loro.
Più di una volta ci siamo ritrovate, durante la lettura di gruppo, a urlare "Oooooh che teneri" e , subito dopo, "Oddio ma cosa stai facendo smettila subito" .
Insomma, non è un libro in cui mancano le emozioni.
I personaggi mi sono piaciuti tutti. Ho adorato Darius, Tijah e Nazafareen (anche se, tesoro mio, qualche mazzata in più non ti avrebbe fatto male). La loro è una crescita costante, sia da un punto di vista individuale sia come gruppo. Tijah, in particolare cresce molto in questo ultimo capitolo. Certo, Achaemenes - o come si scrive - fa la sua parte eh, ma capirete quando leggerete.
I personaggi secondari, sia nuovi che vecchi, hanno ruoli importanti anche se marginali e riescono sempre a sdrammatizzare situazioni pesanti.
Anche i villain mi sono piaciuti. Neblis è una cattiva coi fiocchi e devo dire che, sebbene un po' prevedibile, la questione cruciale non le toglie la cattiveria insita che si porta dietro. Moron... diciamo solo che sono contenta di com'è andata la sua storia.
Balthazar, invece, è quello che mi ha lasciata un po' così. Voglio dire, non si può non apprezzarlo, però diciamo che la sua crescita come personaggio è stata un po' troppo repentina.
E a proposito di velocità, questo è l'unico difetto che ho trovato nel libro. Il finale è affrettato in ogni modo possibile. Ci si aspettano cose che vengono a mancare, ma non è chiaro se manchino per scelta stilistica o per una necessità che verrà svelata nella serie dopo.
Diciamo che, se non ci fosse la serie sequel, questo finale sarebbe un Happy For Now. Non è un finale malvagio, non ci sono (troppe) morti o troppa sofferenza, ma il cerchio non è nemmeno completamente chiuso. Sai che può esserci qualcosa dopo, ma non è nemmeno necessario saperlo.
Ovviamente, però, ci sono anche cose belle belle che ti fanno dire "Sìììììì ne voglio ancora!".
Insomma, se non si è capito, questa serie dovete leggerla.
Se vi siete persi la recensione del primo libro potete trovarla qui.
Se non fosse che è già uscito il primo volume della serie successiva e che questa lettura l'ho fatta in compagnia di amiche fantastiche, potrei essere triste.
"Queen of Chaos" chiude una trilogia che per quanto mi riguarda considero una delle migliori mai lette. Non è priva di difetti - d'altra parte quale serie non ne ha? - ma è così carica di tutto ciò che amo in un fantasy che non poteva non avere un posto d'onore nel mio cuore.
«Un tempo ci credevo. Ma tu mi hai mostrato un’altra via, Nazafareen. Venero ancora il Profeta. Era un uomo saggio, a dispetto di quanto siano stati distorti i suoi insegnamenti.» Fece una pausa. «Ma indosso questo perché lui è la ragione per cui siamo stati uniti dai bracciali. E sopporterei volentieri ogni momento di tortura che mi hanno inflitto se significasse essere portato da te.»
Cominciamo col dire che QoC parte subito dopo la fine di Blood of the Prophet (qui la recensione) e non lascia un attimo di respiro. Iniziamo questo nuovo volume ancora un po' sofferenti per ciò che accade alla fine di quello precedente, ma ci vuole poco prima di perdersi nelle spire dell'intreccio. Ad ogni capitolo la storia scorre ricca di eventi, di sentimenti, di azione. I personaggi che conosciamo cambiano, scompaiono, tornano, fanno scelte che non si condividono, vanno in cerca di un destino che non è il loro.
Più di una volta ci siamo ritrovate, durante la lettura di gruppo, a urlare "Oooooh che teneri" e , subito dopo, "Oddio ma cosa stai facendo smettila subito" .
Insomma, non è un libro in cui mancano le emozioni.
«Non lasciare che il dolore ti faccia fare qualcosa di stupido, ragazza. Tutti abbiamo perso qualcuno a cui volevamo bene. E gettare via la tua vita non la riporterà indietro. Gli uomini fanno finta di essere forti, ma sono friabili come il ghiaccio in primavera quando si parla di dolore. Una donna dovrebbe avere più buonsenso.»
I personaggi mi sono piaciuti tutti. Ho adorato Darius, Tijah e Nazafareen (anche se, tesoro mio, qualche mazzata in più non ti avrebbe fatto male). La loro è una crescita costante, sia da un punto di vista individuale sia come gruppo. Tijah, in particolare cresce molto in questo ultimo capitolo. Certo, Achaemenes - o come si scrive - fa la sua parte eh, ma capirete quando leggerete.
I personaggi secondari, sia nuovi che vecchi, hanno ruoli importanti anche se marginali e riescono sempre a sdrammatizzare situazioni pesanti.
Anche i villain mi sono piaciuti. Neblis è una cattiva coi fiocchi e devo dire che, sebbene un po' prevedibile, la questione cruciale non le toglie la cattiveria insita che si porta dietro. Moron... diciamo solo che sono contenta di com'è andata la sua storia.
Balthazar, invece, è quello che mi ha lasciata un po' così. Voglio dire, non si può non apprezzarlo, però diciamo che la sua crescita come personaggio è stata un po' troppo repentina.
«Credevo di aver perso la capacità di sorprendermi dopo aver cresciuto quella peste per tredici anni, ma pare che Nazafareen abbia trovato nuovi abissi alla sua idiozia.»
E a proposito di velocità, questo è l'unico difetto che ho trovato nel libro. Il finale è affrettato in ogni modo possibile. Ci si aspettano cose che vengono a mancare, ma non è chiaro se manchino per scelta stilistica o per una necessità che verrà svelata nella serie dopo.
Diciamo che, se non ci fosse la serie sequel, questo finale sarebbe un Happy For Now. Non è un finale malvagio, non ci sono (troppe) morti o troppa sofferenza, ma il cerchio non è nemmeno completamente chiuso. Sai che può esserci qualcosa dopo, ma non è nemmeno necessario saperlo.
Ovviamente, però, ci sono anche cose belle belle che ti fanno dire "Sìììììì ne voglio ancora!".
Insomma, se non si è capito, questa serie dovete leggerla.
Se vi siete persi la recensione del primo libro potete trovarla qui.
April 26, 2024
This book was good until it wasn’t! The end of this book felt so horribly rushed and so many things were barely passed over that it really just left me feeling that some of the pages had been ripped out entirely! But I read it on Kindle so… idk this book was very disappointing in so many ways to me. Characters didn’t get good send offs or endings. And pretty much every conflict in this book had a very anticlimactic resolution. I know that the characters continue on different journeys in other series but I truly have no interest in finding out anymore after reading the rushed mess that this was. The way the characters were split from one another and regrouped with others was just a very lame way to end this series, clearly just to start another series. Lazy. That’s what I would call this. I know wrapping up a series can be challenging but this could have been wrapped up so well and been an epic series. Instead this ending just made the whole series feel stale 🤷🏻♀️
I did enjoy the first two books in this series but I can’t really say that I’d recommend the series itself now. BUT you could absolutely get to the end of this and want to continue reading the spinoffs 💁🏻♀️
I did enjoy the first two books in this series but I can’t really say that I’d recommend the series itself now. BUT you could absolutely get to the end of this and want to continue reading the spinoffs 💁🏻♀️
April 29, 2022
Third book in the series and it was slow going till I got to almost half way, but I'm glad I stuck with it because it was nothing but twist after crazy twists after that.
I enjoyed the other two books and I didn't understand why I was having a hard time getting into it, maybe I was in a rut, maybe it really didn't get going till the point I said previously. However, I do know this, the one thing that was different about this book was the POV's. There was a total of 6 POV's, not all necessary, I thought, but four definitely needed to be included, which were Naza, Tijah, Devin and Balthazar. So, maybe due to so many POV it was throwing me off, whatever it was it's over, I'm finished and the ending was awesome a good stoping point. I will say that the major battle, the battle that all this was building up to was not that great, it fizzled out before it really got going.
The story answers a question and that is the history of the Daevas and why now one had any history on them.
I enjoyed the other two books and I didn't understand why I was having a hard time getting into it, maybe I was in a rut, maybe it really didn't get going till the point I said previously. However, I do know this, the one thing that was different about this book was the POV's. There was a total of 6 POV's, not all necessary, I thought, but four definitely needed to be included, which were Naza, Tijah, Devin and Balthazar. So, maybe due to so many POV it was throwing me off, whatever it was it's over, I'm finished and the ending was awesome a good stoping point. I will say that the major battle, the battle that all this was building up to was not that great, it fizzled out before it really got going.
The story answers a question and that is the history of the Daevas and why now one had any history on them.
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