Review: Magnificent! An very Epic Ending for this trilogy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2013
The build up from book one has an excellent payoff in book three. I have to admit when the battle didn't occur in book one I didn't think it would be as good as it ended up being. There was tension, the stakes were high, the allies were distant, and it wasn't a sure thing on either side.The multi-tiered story held up well for the finish, wrapping up all of the plot points raised along the journey from book one to two and ending here at three. However, the author left more to do in this wonderful setting and I certainly hope Mr. Buck does more in this universe. There is just so much to tell, and I only didn't want it to end because I wanted to know more. This did end at a good point though.I loved getting caught up with the characters, the journeys were well worth seeing, and those who deserved it, had a very happy ending. It did look bleak though for a long time, and Mr. Buck uses tension well. Even after the battle, the fate of some of the characters were in doubt.I also commend Mr. Buck for having a satisfying epilogue. Epilogues in science fiction seem rare enough, something only for fantasy books to tell what happens after the Big Dramatic Climax, and even when its used, it typically is just a page or two with the main protagonist. Here it is used well to wrap things up with all the characters.Each of the character storylines from the previous books get their fair share in the spotlight to conclude, romantic interest are realized, the characters take their bow, and then let them exit the stage of this epic story. Yet, all of them held promise of more stories Mr. Buck could tell with them in the future.I am looking forward to those stories and thank you Mr. Buck for this one.