Review: Ending where it began
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2013
The series ends somewhat where it began. It has the hallmarks of Saxon Andrew, love, romance, impossible odds, epic scaled conflicts and where some enemies can learn to grow to become friends. It sees the return of many characters from previous books, so as one reviewer already advised, please read the previous books. It will enhance your comprehension and appreciation of what is going on in this one.What it seem to lack was some of the high ideas that drew me in the first couple of books, where everyone mattered, and they was worth defending. For most of this book it seemed more about survival, with such high ideas an afterthought. The willingness to sacrifice others is not new in the series, it started in book three I believe, it was disappointing to read for this particular series.That, by the way, is a matter of my opinion, the quality of writing, the pacing, the whole Saxon Andrew style, remains at its impeccable peak.So the book series does ends on a great and high note, with the return to looking after others who could not look after themselves. With some of the greatest going on to do what they do best. It wasn't the golden age of the Realm, but it was a good age to wrap up this series and on a very good note.