Review: Riveting series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2014
Let me first say that, although I have given only 4 stars, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This series has grown in the telling, and it has matured over that time into a body of work which has substance. My initial feelings on reading the first book were not so positive, but grew as I was drawn into the series. It goes without saying, but I say it anyway, that the reader must not purchase this book until the earlier books have been read.What is better? I like the way in which both worlds have been drawn closer together in terms of action. There is more of a united feel to the storyline, and the ending (no spoiler here) is a proper expression of that feeling. The personae have been given more depth, but I regret a little that Kael seems more remote in this book.The decision to give only 4 stars reflects my sense of the story being being rushed. While the first victories had been described in more detail, with more room for concern that the outcome was in doubt, this victory came as a rush, the whole preparation seemed to have been made invisible, and unfolded magically. We discover what had been done as the effects were manifested, and I thought that more time could have been put into plotting that victory. That is perhaps a harsh judgement, but I still enjoyed this story very much, so please do not let this put you off buying this latest in the series.