Riana’s Comments (group member since Oct 10, 2016)

Riana’s comments from the Oakleaf Bearers group.

As a reader, I had a hard time understanding why she had to die, and I really didn't want to read the rest of the book because it felt rather unnecessary.

But from the view-point of an author, I can see how playing with the heart-strings of the readers is an interesting idea, and what the appeal of it is.

Honestly, that broke my heart. I think I almost quit reading it at that point.

Isaiah wrote: "I am Isaiah I have read all of the series they are all great! honestly no fav."

Welcome, Isaiah!! It is hard to pick a favorite, considering that all the books are so great.

That's an interesting idea. I don't ever see Will as doing that, but I don't think that Horace could bring himself to stop him, even if he could. It would have to be Gilan or somebody other than Halt or Horace to stop Will.

Agreed.

That was a sweet story. I loved it. And the events in the Royal Ranger totally broke my heart.

Laura wrote: "I have! What about it?"

What was your favorite story within the book?

Balthazar wrote: "I am Balthazar Calixto (yes, laugh at my pseudonym) and I have to say that Alyss is probably my personal favorite, but Tug and Horace and Halt and Cassandra and, well, everyone, are also awesome. A..."

Welcome, Balthazar! It's been a while since I've read the series, but I agree that Malcolm and Motodato are forgotten. And that is one of my favorite quotes from the series as well.

Balthazar wrote: "I loved the whole 'new ideas' theme, but I really wish Alyss hadn't died. I started crying too, and I keep hoping John will write another book and she will have somehow escaped from the fire and be..."

I am hoping the same thing, because I love Alyss. But I know Flanagan won't bring her back. Authors are cruel in that way.

Abigail wrote: "I am Abigail. I don't have a favorite book I love them all. I like all the characters but my favorite(s) are will and tug and halt. my favorite quote is “An ordinary archer practices until he gets ..."

Welcome, Abigail! I have to say that that is my favorite quote from the series as well. I just love Halt!

I did too. That was something that was very sad and hard to read. But I still love Tug II

Good heavens, I have no idea what my favorite is. It's been so long since I've read them, but I would have to say that my favorite is the Siege of Macindaw.

That is a great aspect of the book. I have to say that I love Tug, and his personality.

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Anything and everything about this book.

Anything and everything about this book.

Anything and everything about this book.