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Shadowfell #3
The Caller
In the final book in this gripping, romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Robin McKinley, Kristin Cashore, and Shannon Hale, Neryn’s band of rebels reach their climactic confrontation with the king. The stunning conclusion to the story that began with Shadowfell and Raven Flight is full of romance, intrigue, magic, and adventure.
Just one year ago, Neryn had nothing but a canny skill she barely understood and a faint dream that the legendary rebel base of Shadowfell might be real. Now she is the rebels’ secret weapon, and their greatest hope for survival, in the fast-approaching ambush of King Keldec at Summerfort.
The fate of Alban itself is in her hands. But to be ready for the bloody battle that lies ahead, Neryn must first seek out two more fey Guardians to receive their tutelage. Meanwhile, her beloved, Flint, has been pushed to his breaking point as a spy in the king’s court—and is arousing suspicion in all the wrong quarters.
At stake lies freedom for the people of Alban, a life free from hiding for the Good Folk—and a chance for Flint and Neryn to finally be together.
Just one year ago, Neryn had nothing but a canny skill she barely understood and a faint dream that the legendary rebel base of Shadowfell might be real. Now she is the rebels’ secret weapon, and their greatest hope for survival, in the fast-approaching ambush of King Keldec at Summerfort.
The fate of Alban itself is in her hands. But to be ready for the bloody battle that lies ahead, Neryn must first seek out two more fey Guardians to receive their tutelage. Meanwhile, her beloved, Flint, has been pushed to his breaking point as a spy in the king’s court—and is arousing suspicion in all the wrong quarters.
At stake lies freedom for the people of Alban, a life free from hiding for the Good Folk—and a chance for Flint and Neryn to finally be together.
480 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2014
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Juliet Marillier
81 books12k followersJuliet Marillier was born in Dunedin, New Zealand and grew up surrounded by Celtic music and stories. Her own Celtic-Gaelic roots inspired her to write her first series, the Sevenwaters Trilogy. Juliet was educated at the University of Otago, where she majored in music and languages, graduating BA and Bachelor of Music (Hons). Her lifelong interest in history, folklore and mythology has had a major influence on her writing.
Juliet is the author of twenty-one historical fantasy novels for adults and young adults, as well as a book of short fiction. Juliet's novels and short stories have won many awards.
Juliet lives in a 110 year old cottage in a riverside suburb of Perth, Western Australia. When not writing, she tends to her small pack of rescue dogs. She also has four adult children and eight grandchildren. Juliet is a member of the druid order OBOD (the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.)
Juliet is the author of twenty-one historical fantasy novels for adults and young adults, as well as a book of short fiction. Juliet's novels and short stories have won many awards.
Juliet lives in a 110 year old cottage in a riverside suburb of Perth, Western Australia. When not writing, she tends to her small pack of rescue dogs. She also has four adult children and eight grandchildren. Juliet is a member of the druid order OBOD (the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.)
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March 14, 2024
1.) Shadowfell ★★★★
2.) Raven Flight ★★★★
This trilogy is such a hidden gem, I feel so blessed to have stumbled upon it.
Faeries, fae courts, tyrant kings, vigilantes, rebellions, strong female leads - These are all so in my wheelhouse, I would have been surprised if I didn't like this series, but I truly ended up loving it. These books were so whimsical, but so believable. I truly felt like I was with Neryn on all her travels, eating the food she had to eat, sleeping in the non ideal locations, meeting all the companions along the way. I really do think that 2016 is now going to be the year of Juliet Marillier for me. After this trilogy, I just want to consume everything she has ever written.
The Caller starts off where Raven Flight left off - Neryn has already found the Hag of the Isles, she woke up the Lord of the North and, as much of a mystery he is, met the Master of Shadows. All that is left is the White Lady, who seems very hard to find. Neryn is running out of time, because the revolution is coming this summer.
Meanwhile, the king has found another Caller and is using him past his limits. Well, maybe I should say Queen Varda and her terrible right hand man, Brydian, are using the Caller past his limits. The king now has a fae army, against their will of course, and Flint is in charge of it. This book really shows Flint's moral dilemma and him trying his hardest to keep his head on for the revolution, for Neryn, and for the new Alban that is promised.
Flint was my favorite throughout this series, and this book was no exception. He is a perfect example on how love should complement you, not complete you. He wants Neryn, but he wants her to fulfill her destiny more.
The reason this entire series received four stars, and not five, from me is totally because I like a little more romance in my books. This is just a personal preference, obviously, but when you write a character as perfect as Flint, a girl needs a little something more than what that last 5% gave!
Juliet Marillier's writing lulled me into a completely enthralled state while reading these books. Maybe that's why every death hurt so much? Maybe that's why I felt so connected to the characters? Her writing definitely feels hypnotic, and before you know it you've read an entire 400 page novel of hers. The world feels so real, and there is nothing lacking in content. These books are really under-hyped masterpieces.
My heart is heavy. I'm not sure I'm ready to say goodbye to Neryn, Flint, Sage and the rest of the Good Folk, yet. But, Tali and Rohan are totally going to hook up. I couldn't have been the only one to read that sexual tension. So, maybe there is hope for a spinoff?
2.) Raven Flight ★★★★
This trilogy is such a hidden gem, I feel so blessed to have stumbled upon it.
Faeries, fae courts, tyrant kings, vigilantes, rebellions, strong female leads - These are all so in my wheelhouse, I would have been surprised if I didn't like this series, but I truly ended up loving it. These books were so whimsical, but so believable. I truly felt like I was with Neryn on all her travels, eating the food she had to eat, sleeping in the non ideal locations, meeting all the companions along the way. I really do think that 2016 is now going to be the year of Juliet Marillier for me. After this trilogy, I just want to consume everything she has ever written.
The Caller starts off where Raven Flight left off - Neryn has already found the Hag of the Isles, she woke up the Lord of the North and, as much of a mystery he is, met the Master of Shadows. All that is left is the White Lady, who seems very hard to find. Neryn is running out of time, because the revolution is coming this summer.
Meanwhile, the king has found another Caller and is using him past his limits. Well, maybe I should say Queen Varda and her terrible right hand man, Brydian, are using the Caller past his limits. The king now has a fae army, against their will of course, and Flint is in charge of it. This book really shows Flint's moral dilemma and him trying his hardest to keep his head on for the revolution, for Neryn, and for the new Alban that is promised.
Flint was my favorite throughout this series, and this book was no exception. He is a perfect example on how love should complement you, not complete you. He wants Neryn, but he wants her to fulfill her destiny more.
The reason this entire series received four stars, and not five, from me is totally because I like a little more romance in my books. This is just a personal preference, obviously, but when you write a character as perfect as Flint, a girl needs a little something more than what that last 5% gave!
“Don't punish me for what you see as your own failings. I want to be with you more than anything in the world. I've dreamed of this since that day you spoke of, the day you called me 'my heart' and surprised me with a kiss. Never mind the handfasting, if you don't want that. But please don't push me away. I know you love me. I love you with all my heart. Please give this time.”
Juliet Marillier's writing lulled me into a completely enthralled state while reading these books. Maybe that's why every death hurt so much? Maybe that's why I felt so connected to the characters? Her writing definitely feels hypnotic, and before you know it you've read an entire 400 page novel of hers. The world feels so real, and there is nothing lacking in content. These books are really under-hyped masterpieces.
My heart is heavy. I'm not sure I'm ready to say goodbye to Neryn, Flint, Sage and the rest of the Good Folk, yet. But, Tali and Rohan are totally going to hook up. I couldn't have been the only one to read that sexual tension. So, maybe there is hope for a spinoff?
December 7, 2014
I'm finding this, the final book in the Shadowfell series, a bit hard to review. Ever since first picking up Shadowfell and being introduced to Neryn, and the land of Alban that she inhabited, I was invested in this story. I grew to love the characters, the world, the magic the permeated it. My heart was with them as they were crushed under the tyrannical rule of King Keldec. My hopes lifted with the rebellion. Trust came with difficulty - and in fits and starts. I began to see how it could be done.
Raven's Flight lifted me even higher. With a tighter story, the stakes raised, and my heart already connected to the characters and the world, I bit my nails as I raced through the book. I knew the entire time I was reading it that I wouldn't get the climax and resolution that I so wanted, because there was one more book to come. But I couldn't help but needing to know how Neryn, and everyone else I loved was. Were we any closer to the freedom that Alban so deserved?
When I finished Raven's Flight I had no idea how I was going to manage the wait to The Caller. Somehow, with a few re-reads thrown in, I managed it. And it was definitely worth the wait. The Caller was, nearly, everything I could have asked for in a concluding chapter of this story I'd become so intensely invested in. And if this review were to be about the first 95% of the book I would have easily given it ALL the stars, an A+, everything I could have.
There was tension that kept me on the edge of my seat, enough emotion to have me near tears, characters that I ached for - that I wanted to simply have the peace and happiness they so deserved. Everything I could have possibly asked for upon finishing Raven's Flight was in The Caller. I could find no fault with it what-so-ever. Because of spoilery reasons I'm having a hard time talking about everything I loved. There were shocks, and drama, hard choices, and good instincts. Every decision was hard made and thought over. Neryn and company realized the possible ramifications of their choices and made the conscious choice to deal with those consequences, if need be. I loved them for that. Things aren't always easy, there's not always a right answer; sometimes you just have to do the best you can with what you have.
Then came the climax - as fraught with tension and hope as it should be. Sorrow and joy. Love and hate. It was all there for the taking. My emotions were in a whirlwind of ups and downs. I was both proud of and terrified for Neryn. She had accomplished so much - could she and her rebels do this last, biggest, thing? When it was over I think I breathed for the first time in 20 minutes.
Five percent of the book left to tie everything up - and this is where I'm left slightly disappointed. How can you possibly tie up everything that these characters, this world, have been through in just a single chapter? With a hint, a hint of what could be, what might be. It wasn't enough for me. There's too much left to be decided, too much left to be done. Yes, I can imagine it for myself, but I would have liked more. More time to catch my breath, relax into new reality, and see where things were going to go now. It's really hard to get into this without spoilers....I felt I only got to see part of the resolution, not the entirety. There's a lot of doubt left in my mind about where things are heading, and after how much I came to care for so many of these characters - I want more surety.
So. How to grade a novel that had me breathless throughout, and then left me feeling let down at the very, very last bit of the end. It's such a minor thing, the denouement of the novel, the place where it all comes to conclusion. Usually, I'm one that will say "less is more" here. Don't show and tell me everything - let me imagine it for myself. But here, I think, there was a little too much left to imagination. And, yet, this book - and especially this series is SO worth reading. I'd highly recommend it to anyone that has a love for fantasy and great characters. After all, Juliet Marillier only left me wanting more.
4.5 Stars
Raven's Flight lifted me even higher. With a tighter story, the stakes raised, and my heart already connected to the characters and the world, I bit my nails as I raced through the book. I knew the entire time I was reading it that I wouldn't get the climax and resolution that I so wanted, because there was one more book to come. But I couldn't help but needing to know how Neryn, and everyone else I loved was. Were we any closer to the freedom that Alban so deserved?
When I finished Raven's Flight I had no idea how I was going to manage the wait to The Caller. Somehow, with a few re-reads thrown in, I managed it. And it was definitely worth the wait. The Caller was, nearly, everything I could have asked for in a concluding chapter of this story I'd become so intensely invested in. And if this review were to be about the first 95% of the book I would have easily given it ALL the stars, an A+, everything I could have.
There was tension that kept me on the edge of my seat, enough emotion to have me near tears, characters that I ached for - that I wanted to simply have the peace and happiness they so deserved. Everything I could have possibly asked for upon finishing Raven's Flight was in The Caller. I could find no fault with it what-so-ever. Because of spoilery reasons I'm having a hard time talking about everything I loved. There were shocks, and drama, hard choices, and good instincts. Every decision was hard made and thought over. Neryn and company realized the possible ramifications of their choices and made the conscious choice to deal with those consequences, if need be. I loved them for that. Things aren't always easy, there's not always a right answer; sometimes you just have to do the best you can with what you have.
Then came the climax - as fraught with tension and hope as it should be. Sorrow and joy. Love and hate. It was all there for the taking. My emotions were in a whirlwind of ups and downs. I was both proud of and terrified for Neryn. She had accomplished so much - could she and her rebels do this last, biggest, thing? When it was over I think I breathed for the first time in 20 minutes.
Five percent of the book left to tie everything up - and this is where I'm left slightly disappointed. How can you possibly tie up everything that these characters, this world, have been through in just a single chapter? With a hint, a hint of what could be, what might be. It wasn't enough for me. There's too much left to be decided, too much left to be done. Yes, I can imagine it for myself, but I would have liked more. More time to catch my breath, relax into new reality, and see where things were going to go now. It's really hard to get into this without spoilers....I felt I only got to see part of the resolution, not the entirety. There's a lot of doubt left in my mind about where things are heading, and after how much I came to care for so many of these characters - I want more surety.
So. How to grade a novel that had me breathless throughout, and then left me feeling let down at the very, very last bit of the end. It's such a minor thing, the denouement of the novel, the place where it all comes to conclusion. Usually, I'm one that will say "less is more" here. Don't show and tell me everything - let me imagine it for myself. But here, I think, there was a little too much left to imagination. And, yet, this book - and especially this series is SO worth reading. I'd highly recommend it to anyone that has a love for fantasy and great characters. After all, Juliet Marillier only left me wanting more.
4.5 Stars
March 10, 2014
The Shadowfell trilogy is one of Juliet Marillier's best written YA fantasy novels, probably one of the best written trio of books she's had post-cancer and the Caller just ends this lovely trilogy up nicely. It's well written with amazing characters, good pacing and intricate world building. However the plot itself was a little too predictable and almost borderline stereotypical for the fantasy genre while the resolution and ending was wrapped up a bit too neatly for my taste.
To be frank the plot failed to surprise me in any way but it's written really well and where it shines is really the characters. Neryn and Flint are an amazing couple. It's very rare that I actually like both characters equally in a romantic relationship (I usually have a preference for either party) but in this case they are both strong characters with different conflicts and I love the fact that they are GOOD for each other. I love their romance. It's so subtle (Marillier uses book 1 to set their romance while you can probably count the number of times they interact in book 2 and book 3 in one hand) yet you can just feel how deep their love has grown despite them having very very little interaction in this book (even less than Ravenflight can you believe that!)
What I really like is how Neryn's portrayed in book 3. She's grown a lot from the naive lost girl that required a lot of saving in Shadowfell. Now she's greatly matured in a woman who is conflicted about how she wants to help people without putting herself and the cause at danger. I love the inner turmoil she faces. Flint on the other hand has reached his breaking point where he is conflicted with what he has to do in order to still be the King's trusted aide. The challenges and struggles they both face felt very real and the way they go about resolving them felt very matured.
My heart also goes out to all the secondary characters such as Whisper, Tali, Brenn, Ean, Silva, Scie etc... Even though we only met them very briefly, each of them was fleshed out so well and had vital role to play that it would be impossible to do this without them. Marillier certainly doesn't 'waste' any characters.
Overall, the Shadowfell is a lovely piece in YA fantasy fiction. Despite it being a tad too predictable in regards to a plot and not getting really 'deep' into uncomfortable emotions, the strong characters plus strong pacing makes this a favorite of mine.
To be frank the plot failed to surprise me in any way but it's written really well and where it shines is really the characters. Neryn and Flint are an amazing couple. It's very rare that I actually like both characters equally in a romantic relationship (I usually have a preference for either party) but in this case they are both strong characters with different conflicts and I love the fact that they are GOOD for each other. I love their romance. It's so subtle (Marillier uses book 1 to set their romance while you can probably count the number of times they interact in book 2 and book 3 in one hand) yet you can just feel how deep their love has grown despite them having very very little interaction in this book (even less than Ravenflight can you believe that!)
What I really like is how Neryn's portrayed in book 3. She's grown a lot from the naive lost girl that required a lot of saving in Shadowfell. Now she's greatly matured in a woman who is conflicted about how she wants to help people without putting herself and the cause at danger. I love the inner turmoil she faces. Flint on the other hand has reached his breaking point where he is conflicted with what he has to do in order to still be the King's trusted aide. The challenges and struggles they both face felt very real and the way they go about resolving them felt very matured.
My heart also goes out to all the secondary characters such as Whisper, Tali, Brenn, Ean, Silva, Scie etc... Even though we only met them very briefly, each of them was fleshed out so well and had vital role to play that it would be impossible to do this without them. Marillier certainly doesn't 'waste' any characters.
Overall, the Shadowfell is a lovely piece in YA fantasy fiction. Despite it being a tad too predictable in regards to a plot and not getting really 'deep' into uncomfortable emotions, the strong characters plus strong pacing makes this a favorite of mine.
November 19, 2016
I'm very sad to say that this series went very quickly from a hero to a huge zero. The first two books were excellent and I was so looking forward to this one but I was left with nothing but a bad taste in my mouth. The writing was long, drawn out and incredibly boring. I actually managed to fall asleep while reading this which I NEVER do! It completely lacked all the magic and spark that the beginning of the series had and I'm still puzzled at the drastic turn it took for the worse.
June 22, 2020
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
3.5 hearts
The Caller concludes the Shadowfell series, a YA fantasy in a world that a small force of humans and fae must join together to defeat the evil ruler. Juliet Marillier is one of my favorite contemporary authors to write fairytale like stories but I must confess I do like her adult fantasy much more than the Young Adult.
Nyren still needs to train with two of the most powerful fae in the land if she is going to be able to control her gift enough to call the Fae to fight with the resistance when the time comes and time is running short. She still has the Guardian of Air and Masters of Shadows to go before she can hope to live through the battle to come. The road of rebellion is fraught with dangers and sacrifices along the way.
I liked that Nyren stays pretty positive and tries to always think about the fae creatures she is going to call. She is a little bit Mary Sue but not in an unlikable way. Nyren cares for the Fae creatures and doesn’t really want to put many in danger if she doesn’t have to. She is clever and patient and eventually finds a way to be in the right place at the right time even if it wasn’t the original plan.
This is the showdown we have been waiting for and I will say The Caller is a satisfying conclusion to the series. Both the King and Queen were easy to hate and I did like the addition of another adversary into the mix. Most of the threads were tied up and we see the path ahead that Alban will start to take. I did get a little bored in a few spaces but the ending was worth it.
Narration:
Henrietta Meire has the perfect voice for this series. The slight accent she has works very well for some of the otherness of the series. There were a few times I couldn't tell who was talking but overall a solid performance. I listened to this at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
3.5 hearts
The Caller concludes the Shadowfell series, a YA fantasy in a world that a small force of humans and fae must join together to defeat the evil ruler. Juliet Marillier is one of my favorite contemporary authors to write fairytale like stories but I must confess I do like her adult fantasy much more than the Young Adult.
Nyren still needs to train with two of the most powerful fae in the land if she is going to be able to control her gift enough to call the Fae to fight with the resistance when the time comes and time is running short. She still has the Guardian of Air and Masters of Shadows to go before she can hope to live through the battle to come. The road of rebellion is fraught with dangers and sacrifices along the way.
I liked that Nyren stays pretty positive and tries to always think about the fae creatures she is going to call. She is a little bit Mary Sue but not in an unlikable way. Nyren cares for the Fae creatures and doesn’t really want to put many in danger if she doesn’t have to. She is clever and patient and eventually finds a way to be in the right place at the right time even if it wasn’t the original plan.
This is the showdown we have been waiting for and I will say The Caller is a satisfying conclusion to the series. Both the King and Queen were easy to hate and I did like the addition of another adversary into the mix. Most of the threads were tied up and we see the path ahead that Alban will start to take. I did get a little bored in a few spaces but the ending was worth it.
Narration:
Henrietta Meire has the perfect voice for this series. The slight accent she has works very well for some of the otherness of the series. There were a few times I couldn't tell who was talking but overall a solid performance. I listened to this at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
August 5, 2018
É literatura fantástica, é magia! Ou se gosta ou se detesta. Eu adoro!
Não lia este género literário, mas decidi abrir a minha mente e de tempos a tempos gosto de me aventurar nestas leituras, sobretudo desta escritora que considero que é uma contadora de histórias exímia.
Prezo muito a valorização que Juliet Marillier dá às mulheres. Elas são, regra geral, as personagens fulcrais. De naturezas diversas mas sempre lutadoras inconformadas, ora desbravando caminhos, ou a destrinçar o que mais ninguém consegue desvendar, ou pela sua capacidade infinda de se reinventar e de se superar, somando ainda as características intrínsecas de uma sensibilidade notória e conciliadora.
Reverencio ainda a acuidade relativamente à natureza, a todos os seres vivos, ao planeta. É absolutamente maravilhoso a ênfase dada. Presumo que será mesmo um apelo à conscencialização da sua importância absoluta e total para a nossa sobrevivência.
Maravilhoso!
Não lia este género literário, mas decidi abrir a minha mente e de tempos a tempos gosto de me aventurar nestas leituras, sobretudo desta escritora que considero que é uma contadora de histórias exímia.
Prezo muito a valorização que Juliet Marillier dá às mulheres. Elas são, regra geral, as personagens fulcrais. De naturezas diversas mas sempre lutadoras inconformadas, ora desbravando caminhos, ou a destrinçar o que mais ninguém consegue desvendar, ou pela sua capacidade infinda de se reinventar e de se superar, somando ainda as características intrínsecas de uma sensibilidade notória e conciliadora.
Reverencio ainda a acuidade relativamente à natureza, a todos os seres vivos, ao planeta. É absolutamente maravilhoso a ênfase dada. Presumo que será mesmo um apelo à conscencialização da sua importância absoluta e total para a nossa sobrevivência.
Maravilhoso!
September 28, 2015
Bravo, bravo! This has been excellent from start to finish. I am so sad that it is finished. I now want to go and re-read some Juliet Marillier favorites - Daughter of the Forest and Heart's Blood. Alas, I have fallen behind in my review books while reading this trilogy so I cannot. I know I have remarked before on Marillier's ability to create such a complex and intricate world. When I finished the last page, I was absolutely convinced that callers existed, and a secret part of me was hoping I could become one. She weaves a spell that enthralls just as much as the Enforcers did. She has such a gift with words being able to evoke powerful emotions with a few letters on a page. And that is true magic.
I'm not going to tell even one detail about the book. I do not want to rob anyone of the true pleasure it is reading this series. Suffice it to say I think this book had it all - plotting, characterization and beautiful language. If you are a fan of Marillier's already, then you know what amazing books she can write. If you have not read anything by her, I urge you to pick one of her books up. I guarantee it will not be your last.
I'm not going to tell even one detail about the book. I do not want to rob anyone of the true pleasure it is reading this series. Suffice it to say I think this book had it all - plotting, characterization and beautiful language. If you are a fan of Marillier's already, then you know what amazing books she can write. If you have not read anything by her, I urge you to pick one of her books up. I guarantee it will not be your last.
October 20, 2014
I enjoyed the first two books in the Shadowfell trilogy, but I think I liked The Caller the best. Maybe because everything gets sorted at last. However, there were times I couldn't read as there was such tension, that I wondered if anything would turn out right. Juliet Marillier is such a great storyteller. Four and a half stars.
February 3, 2017
4.5/5
The Caller is a hard book to review. When I turned the last page of this book, I couldn't help but be sad. I've grown to love the characters in the Shadowfell series and the world they live in, and I've found it hard to say goodbye.
Neryn has gone through so much in the last three books that I sometimes can't believe she's the same shy, uncertain girl I met in Shadowfell. She's really grown into her own and has taken her future in her own hands. Although she never forgot her place in the rebellion, and deferred to Tali (the leader of the rebels) when needed, I love that Neryn wasn't afraid to follow her instincts and support her friends.
I can't talk about this series without sighing over Flint. Flint breaks my heart :( He and Neryn are so perfect together, and I love that the author hasn't tried to make their story all about how they mightn't be able to trust each other or something silly like that. Their romance is epic in every sense and I love that they never lose sight of their goal of a united Alban where they are free to be together.
Although I enjoyed the storyline in this book, I think that it could have been more ambitious. I'm left wondering whether the author felt that simpler plot-lines would work best for a YA audience, but my opinion is that everything went a little too easily and most of the cast came out too unscathed for it to be realistic of the kind of rebellion they lead. Their success was never in any doubt, and the key characters weren't in real danger.
In addition to the Shadowfell world, which is based on Scotland, I really enjoyed getting to know more about the Good Folk and the Guardians (especially the White Lady). I'm fascinated by the fantasy element in this series and loved seeing everything come together in this book, and for the human and canny populations of Alban come together for the rebellion.
I say goodbye to Neryn, Flint, and the other rebels with a heavy heart. I've loved adventuring with them, and think that Marillier's YA fantasy series will be enjoyed by those who like character driven stories set in exciting new worlds.
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review.
You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic .
The Caller is a hard book to review. When I turned the last page of this book, I couldn't help but be sad. I've grown to love the characters in the Shadowfell series and the world they live in, and I've found it hard to say goodbye.
Neryn has gone through so much in the last three books that I sometimes can't believe she's the same shy, uncertain girl I met in Shadowfell. She's really grown into her own and has taken her future in her own hands. Although she never forgot her place in the rebellion, and deferred to Tali (the leader of the rebels) when needed, I love that Neryn wasn't afraid to follow her instincts and support her friends.
I can't talk about this series without sighing over Flint. Flint breaks my heart :( He and Neryn are so perfect together, and I love that the author hasn't tried to make their story all about how they mightn't be able to trust each other or something silly like that. Their romance is epic in every sense and I love that they never lose sight of their goal of a united Alban where they are free to be together.
Although I enjoyed the storyline in this book, I think that it could have been more ambitious. I'm left wondering whether the author felt that simpler plot-lines would work best for a YA audience, but my opinion is that everything went a little too easily and most of the cast came out too unscathed for it to be realistic of the kind of rebellion they lead. Their success was never in any doubt, and the key characters weren't in real danger.
In addition to the Shadowfell world, which is based on Scotland, I really enjoyed getting to know more about the Good Folk and the Guardians (especially the White Lady). I'm fascinated by the fantasy element in this series and loved seeing everything come together in this book, and for the human and canny populations of Alban come together for the rebellion.
I say goodbye to Neryn, Flint, and the other rebels with a heavy heart. I've loved adventuring with them, and think that Marillier's YA fantasy series will be enjoyed by those who like character driven stories set in exciting new worlds.
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review.
You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic .
July 4, 2018
(review in English below)
Este livro causou-me sentimentos mistos.
Houve alguns aspectos da história que me fizeram lembrar a autora no seu melhor, mas outros...
Achei a cena da batalha final muito fraquinha e algo atabalhoada (não fazia mal à Juliet ler alguns livros do Bernard Cornwell). Tendo em conta que esta cena era o culminar de toda a história, fiquei bastante desiludida.
Também as cenas entre a Neryn e o Flint me pareceram bastante insossas, o que constituiu outro motivo de desapontamento.
Enfim, gostei, mas não me encantei...
I got mixed feelings from this book.
There were some aspects of the story that reminded me of Juliet at her best, but others not so much...
I found the final battle scene was very feeble and somewhat clumsy (you should read some Bernard Cornwell, Juliet!). This scene being the climax of the all story, I was rather disappointed.
Also, the scenes between Neryn and Flint felt quite bland, which meant more disappointment.
So, I liked it, but I wasn't thrilled about it...
Este livro causou-me sentimentos mistos.
Houve alguns aspectos da história que me fizeram lembrar a autora no seu melhor, mas outros...
Achei a cena da batalha final muito fraquinha e algo atabalhoada (não fazia mal à Juliet ler alguns livros do Bernard Cornwell). Tendo em conta que esta cena era o culminar de toda a história, fiquei bastante desiludida.
Também as cenas entre a Neryn e o Flint me pareceram bastante insossas, o que constituiu outro motivo de desapontamento.
Enfim, gostei, mas não me encantei...
I got mixed feelings from this book.
There were some aspects of the story that reminded me of Juliet at her best, but others not so much...
I found the final battle scene was very feeble and somewhat clumsy (you should read some Bernard Cornwell, Juliet!). This scene being the climax of the all story, I was rather disappointed.
Also, the scenes between Neryn and Flint felt quite bland, which meant more disappointment.
So, I liked it, but I wasn't thrilled about it...
July 6, 2018
“We don't say cannot here at Shadowfell,' Tali put in firmly, silencing him. 'And we don't say impossible.”
December 24, 2017
The mediocre and expected ending saved The Caller from earning 2 stars, however it didn't save it from being a hard uphill battle. The Caller continues to plod along in a loose direction in a style reminiscent of Raven Flight. I was hard on Raven Flight because I felt that too much time was spent in introspection and mindless journeying, but I had hope at the end of that book that we were done with all that and could move on. Sadly I was mistaken. The Caller begins right where we left off, with Neryn having only completed half of her journey to find the four Guardians. Marillier, however instead of giving us a condensed version of the White Lady's training, wastes 25% of the book traveling to and learning from her, repeating the same steps we've already traversed in Raven Flight. And while the characters we meet are new and the situation itself is different, the end result is the same, Neryn has once again refined her call.
Roughly 170 pages in Marillier finally changes it up and instead of continuing the monotonous Guardian journey, finally moves Neryn closer to the front lines. For the first time in 2 books Neryn and Flint are actually in the same location and the problem is closer than ever, but instead of actually making moves towards setting up the final confrontation Marillier spends too much time on the minute. Days go by following Neryn as she makes poultices and potions and eats dinner in the dining room with Daven. The problem is not that the pacing is slow so much as the fact that the pacing is slow and there is little dialogue to break it up. Instead The Caller is made up of pages and pages of descriptions and feelings, of fears and longing. Over and over and over again without change. By the time Marillier again breaks format and jumps to the conclusion there are only about 50 pages of the book involved in the final showdown, which considering we've been waiting a combined 1150 pages for it, in hindsight, was underwhelming.
My final frustration lies in the fact that again Neryn and Flint have almost no time together. Before the concluding chapter they have exactly 2 scenes together that last approximately a total of 4 pages. 4 pages out of 400! It is mind boggling how underutilized this sweet slow burning romance was. Truthfully after the disappointing end of Raven Flight (in which their relationship was also underutilized) I had hope that the final confrontation would bring Neryn and Flint together working towards a common goal. It did not. Even more confusing the fact that Shadowfell exists solely on the journey between the two. And it was beautiful because of that. Even more than romance it was their companionship that really sold that book and proves that you don't need constant forward plot progression if there are characters relationships to rest on. Marillier instead chooses to abandon their relationship in favor of filling pages and pages with again a new cast of ultimately minor characters, half of which are dead by the end.
I truly had to fight my way through to the end of this book. At no point did I ever consider DNFing it but it truly was a struggle and it felt as if it was only my desire to see this through to the resolution rather then true interest that kept me going.
Roughly 170 pages in Marillier finally changes it up and instead of continuing the monotonous Guardian journey, finally moves Neryn closer to the front lines. For the first time in 2 books Neryn and Flint are actually in the same location and the problem is closer than ever, but instead of actually making moves towards setting up the final confrontation Marillier spends too much time on the minute. Days go by following Neryn as she makes poultices and potions and eats dinner in the dining room with Daven. The problem is not that the pacing is slow so much as the fact that the pacing is slow and there is little dialogue to break it up. Instead The Caller is made up of pages and pages of descriptions and feelings, of fears and longing. Over and over and over again without change. By the time Marillier again breaks format and jumps to the conclusion there are only about 50 pages of the book involved in the final showdown, which considering we've been waiting a combined 1150 pages for it, in hindsight, was underwhelming.
My final frustration lies in the fact that again Neryn and Flint have almost no time together. Before the concluding chapter they have exactly 2 scenes together that last approximately a total of 4 pages. 4 pages out of 400! It is mind boggling how underutilized this sweet slow burning romance was. Truthfully after the disappointing end of Raven Flight (in which their relationship was also underutilized) I had hope that the final confrontation would bring Neryn and Flint together working towards a common goal. It did not. Even more confusing the fact that Shadowfell exists solely on the journey between the two. And it was beautiful because of that. Even more than romance it was their companionship that really sold that book and proves that you don't need constant forward plot progression if there are characters relationships to rest on. Marillier instead chooses to abandon their relationship in favor of filling pages and pages with again a new cast of ultimately minor characters, half of which are dead by the end.
I truly had to fight my way through to the end of this book. At no point did I ever consider DNFing it but it truly was a struggle and it felt as if it was only my desire to see this through to the resolution rather then true interest that kept me going.
June 30, 2017
The Caller is the strongest of the Shadowfell trilogy; it's filled with the best action and emotion. I cried at the end because I was touched and happy and hopeful. The romance in this series is just a touch, but it's powerful. After the first two books dragged horribly, this one is proof that the author has real storytelling skill and I am glad I stuck it out til the end (though it wasn't without some suffering--I do not think I'll ever revisit the first two books). A lot of people probably never get to book #3 to really see the story blossom because of the first two books killing off readers' desire to keep slogging through the slowness.
Overall, not a bad read! This isn't a book or series I'll ever care to revisit, and I'm glad I only borrowed the books from the library, but I think for a once-time experience it was enriching in its own right. I don't really have any complaints to voice outside of the fact that this series is overall slow and takes some effort to get through--if the pacing had been quicker, the more exciting events given more time over the boring ones, this would have been a 5 star series, but due to the slowness I'd give this overall series a 3.5/5 just because I've read huge books that didn't feel half so cumbersome.
Overall, not a bad read! This isn't a book or series I'll ever care to revisit, and I'm glad I only borrowed the books from the library, but I think for a once-time experience it was enriching in its own right. I don't really have any complaints to voice outside of the fact that this series is overall slow and takes some effort to get through--if the pacing had been quicker, the more exciting events given more time over the boring ones, this would have been a 5 star series, but due to the slowness I'd give this overall series a 3.5/5 just because I've read huge books that didn't feel half so cumbersome.
October 25, 2014
Mas que leitura tão boa, viciante, prazenteira e reconfortante! A Voz foi sem qualquer dúvida o culminar de uma belíssima trilogia.
Amei todo o livro, dos momentos de pesar aos de felicidade, dos de ansiedade aos de alívio. A Voz é daquelas obras que nos deixam "quentinhos" por dentro, apesar daquela pontada de saudades que fica. Uma característica maravilhosa dos livros da nossa Juliet.
Gostei especialmente dos últimos tão ansiados capítulos. Toda eu me arrepiei, num momento ou outro, ou me emocionei. Só acho que o destino da maioria das personagens podia ter ficado mais claro. Mais um pequeno capítulo pós final ou um Epílogo tinha calhado muito bem.
Shadowfell com os seus belos personagens e toda a sua sábia magia antiga é uma trilogia que já ganhou um cantinho especial no meu coração.
Amei todo o livro, dos momentos de pesar aos de felicidade, dos de ansiedade aos de alívio. A Voz é daquelas obras que nos deixam "quentinhos" por dentro, apesar daquela pontada de saudades que fica. Uma característica maravilhosa dos livros da nossa Juliet.
Gostei especialmente dos últimos tão ansiados capítulos. Toda eu me arrepiei, num momento ou outro, ou me emocionei. Só acho que o destino da maioria das personagens podia ter ficado mais claro. Mais um pequeno capítulo pós final ou um Epílogo tinha calhado muito bem.
Shadowfell com os seus belos personagens e toda a sua sábia magia antiga é uma trilogia que já ganhou um cantinho especial no meu coração.
July 18, 2014
Opinião do blogue Chaise Longue: http://girlinchaiselongue.blogspot.pt...
Despedir-nos de uma história de Marillier é como dizer adeus a amigos queridos, é como fechar um ciclo da nossa vida, é morrer de saudades de um local, de um sentimento. Capaz de nos fazer sorrir e chorar, capaz de nos enfeitiçar com a sua voz de bardo, que tece feitiços e encantamentos e nos leva para um mundo onde sombras e luz se digladiam, esta autora enreda-nos sempre em histórias pelas quais nos apaixonámos e cujos finais enternecem-nos, marcam-nos, e se tornam inesquecíveis. A Voz é mais um desses finais, um final de tormentas e sonhos, uma história encantada onde o felizes para sempre está coberto de cicatrizes mas também de esperança.
O caminho para a paz é pedregoso, cheio de perigos, de perdas, de desespero. Por isso, é preciso procurar o conhecimento, é preciso descobrir como proteger os nossos amigos e ideais. É preciso manter-nos fiéis a nós próprios e sermos capazes de acreditar, sempre, que a esperança brilha, mesmo que fugazmente, nos lugares mais assombrados. Com o tempo contado e o risco de tudo perder, Neryn e Flint vivem a batalha das suas vidas. Entre o amor e o dever, entre a esperança e o desespero, ambos têm que manter os seus papéis numa causa maior, mesmo que isso signifique perderem-se um ao outro, mesmo que isso signifique sacrificarem-se pela felicidade de um mundo que ambos desejam construir.
Numa narrativa cheia tanto de coragem e crença como de malvadez e ambição, muitos são os momentos em que quase nos sentimos quebrar pela dor e atrocidades de que a loucura sedenta de poder é capaz de provocar. Vemos amigos cair em nome dos sonhos, vemos magia ser usada com tirania, vemos lágrimas cair em faces contraídas num vazio de sentimentos. Mas também há momentos de luz. Gestos de amizade e confiança, palavras de esperança, olhares de compreensão, são capazes de nos fazer sorrir mesmo nos piores momentos, mesmo quando o coração se contraí de apreensão e a vitória parece muito longe de ser alcançada.
Numa guerra do bem contra o mal, da tirania contra o livre-arbítrio, somos levados a conhecer o melhor e o pior da alma enquanto somos avassalados pela intensidade das emoções que cada momento e cada gesto nos conseguem provocar. Somos ensinados a compreender que a justiça, a crença e o amor são essenciais à vida e precisos na construção de um futuro, que são a base para a esperança e as razões porque realmente lutámos. Da primeira à última página é isso que predomina, mesmo nos piores momentos, é a capacidade que só Juliet tem de, no lugar mais escuro, fazer brilhar a vida.
Mais uma vez, é com fervor e carinho que fecho mais um livro desta autora extraordinária. Mais uma vez, faltam-me as palavras para vos explicar a beleza e a intensidade das suas histórias. A Voz não é apenas mais um final encantado, contudo. É o final, também, de uma trilogia que, por trás de uma suposta inocência, é capaz de derrubar mentes e encantar corações.
Despedir-nos de uma história de Marillier é como dizer adeus a amigos queridos, é como fechar um ciclo da nossa vida, é morrer de saudades de um local, de um sentimento. Capaz de nos fazer sorrir e chorar, capaz de nos enfeitiçar com a sua voz de bardo, que tece feitiços e encantamentos e nos leva para um mundo onde sombras e luz se digladiam, esta autora enreda-nos sempre em histórias pelas quais nos apaixonámos e cujos finais enternecem-nos, marcam-nos, e se tornam inesquecíveis. A Voz é mais um desses finais, um final de tormentas e sonhos, uma história encantada onde o felizes para sempre está coberto de cicatrizes mas também de esperança.
O caminho para a paz é pedregoso, cheio de perigos, de perdas, de desespero. Por isso, é preciso procurar o conhecimento, é preciso descobrir como proteger os nossos amigos e ideais. É preciso manter-nos fiéis a nós próprios e sermos capazes de acreditar, sempre, que a esperança brilha, mesmo que fugazmente, nos lugares mais assombrados. Com o tempo contado e o risco de tudo perder, Neryn e Flint vivem a batalha das suas vidas. Entre o amor e o dever, entre a esperança e o desespero, ambos têm que manter os seus papéis numa causa maior, mesmo que isso signifique perderem-se um ao outro, mesmo que isso signifique sacrificarem-se pela felicidade de um mundo que ambos desejam construir.
Numa narrativa cheia tanto de coragem e crença como de malvadez e ambição, muitos são os momentos em que quase nos sentimos quebrar pela dor e atrocidades de que a loucura sedenta de poder é capaz de provocar. Vemos amigos cair em nome dos sonhos, vemos magia ser usada com tirania, vemos lágrimas cair em faces contraídas num vazio de sentimentos. Mas também há momentos de luz. Gestos de amizade e confiança, palavras de esperança, olhares de compreensão, são capazes de nos fazer sorrir mesmo nos piores momentos, mesmo quando o coração se contraí de apreensão e a vitória parece muito longe de ser alcançada.
Numa guerra do bem contra o mal, da tirania contra o livre-arbítrio, somos levados a conhecer o melhor e o pior da alma enquanto somos avassalados pela intensidade das emoções que cada momento e cada gesto nos conseguem provocar. Somos ensinados a compreender que a justiça, a crença e o amor são essenciais à vida e precisos na construção de um futuro, que são a base para a esperança e as razões porque realmente lutámos. Da primeira à última página é isso que predomina, mesmo nos piores momentos, é a capacidade que só Juliet tem de, no lugar mais escuro, fazer brilhar a vida.
Mais uma vez, é com fervor e carinho que fecho mais um livro desta autora extraordinária. Mais uma vez, faltam-me as palavras para vos explicar a beleza e a intensidade das suas histórias. A Voz não é apenas mais um final encantado, contudo. É o final, também, de uma trilogia que, por trás de uma suposta inocência, é capaz de derrubar mentes e encantar corações.
September 11, 2014
Flint has been a steadfast inside man for the rebellion, but when THE CALLER opens, he's ready to abandon his post because of the tragic events of RAVEN FLIGHT. One of the perils of reading so many books is that in the year between the second and third books of the Shadowfell trilogy, I'd forgotten what tragedy had happened. It took me a couple of chapters to get back into the swing of things, but I managed.
Neryn has accepted her position as the Caller, and she has two more teachers to seek out before she uses her powers at the Gathering to depose the wicked king. But Flint was bringing news: the king has found his own Caller. The rebellion's plan was already a fragile thing, and now Neryn's role is more important than ever.
The Shadowfell trilogy is an enjoyable throwback to more traditional fantasy. THE CALLER has an accelerated pace, compared to the gentle slowness of the first two books, but it makes sense given that it covers the culmination of a rebellion. I enjoyed Flint's increased role in THE CALLER, as well as Neryn's tendency to be more proactive as she comes into her power. I missed Tali, however, who is busy running the rebellion elsewhere for most of the novel.
Given that I was a little lost just from the break between books, I do not recommend picking up THE CALLER cold. It might still be an exciting story, but one that lacks the build up. I found it a very fitting conclusion to the first two books, and only wish there could be more. I'm curious about how the characters who survive live, after. But that is another story, and this one is complete. I recommend the Shadowfell trilogy to fans of Jane Yolen and Lloyd Alexander.
Neryn has accepted her position as the Caller, and she has two more teachers to seek out before she uses her powers at the Gathering to depose the wicked king. But Flint was bringing news: the king has found his own Caller. The rebellion's plan was already a fragile thing, and now Neryn's role is more important than ever.
The Shadowfell trilogy is an enjoyable throwback to more traditional fantasy. THE CALLER has an accelerated pace, compared to the gentle slowness of the first two books, but it makes sense given that it covers the culmination of a rebellion. I enjoyed Flint's increased role in THE CALLER, as well as Neryn's tendency to be more proactive as she comes into her power. I missed Tali, however, who is busy running the rebellion elsewhere for most of the novel.
Given that I was a little lost just from the break between books, I do not recommend picking up THE CALLER cold. It might still be an exciting story, but one that lacks the build up. I found it a very fitting conclusion to the first two books, and only wish there could be more. I'm curious about how the characters who survive live, after. But that is another story, and this one is complete. I recommend the Shadowfell trilogy to fans of Jane Yolen and Lloyd Alexander.
May 28, 2015
Buzzwords: Tyranny, rebellion, destiny, Good Folk/fairies, magic, responsibility, greater good, good vs. evil but with shades of grey
This trilogy does not stand out to me among Ms. Marillier's work, but that's not really a bad thing - it just means I love everything I've read of hers. Neryn is a strong female heroine despite not being a typical 'kick-ass girl' - there are some of those, but one of the things I love most about Ms. Marillier's books is the variety of female, male, and fey creatures that she introduces, all of them distinct, special, not stereotypical or token. Neryn and Flint's romance is subtle but lovely, her friendships are realistic and varied, the magic beautiful and real.
Cleanreaders: Violence, murder, death, orders to commit henious crimes, attempted rape, some kissing and off-page sex (young readers might miss this). I believe this would be appropriate for older middle schoolers and plus - perhaps as a next step for fans of Wildwood Dancing.
This trilogy does not stand out to me among Ms. Marillier's work, but that's not really a bad thing - it just means I love everything I've read of hers. Neryn is a strong female heroine despite not being a typical 'kick-ass girl' - there are some of those, but one of the things I love most about Ms. Marillier's books is the variety of female, male, and fey creatures that she introduces, all of them distinct, special, not stereotypical or token. Neryn and Flint's romance is subtle but lovely, her friendships are realistic and varied, the magic beautiful and real.
Cleanreaders: Violence, murder, death, orders to commit henious crimes, attempted rape, some kissing and off-page sex (young readers might miss this). I believe this would be appropriate for older middle schoolers and plus - perhaps as a next step for fans of Wildwood Dancing.
June 2, 2017
This was a good series. A lot of fantasy and deep thinking. I love the lesson this series teaches and how it's written. This was a good ending. A lot of nail biting, the bad guys seriously freaks me out and I was always worried for my characters. I really didn't know how this would end and I was happy. I just wish the characters had had a little more interaction but the build up to the end was so well done. This book has some violence and torture that is sad but is not detailed. More stuff you here after the fact and it is ok for older teens who are more comfortable with violence. There is no sexual content at all in this or the first and only a paragraph of it in the second book.
March 3, 2021
I’m a big fan of Juliet Marillier but this was one of her weaker books. The characters were terrific, but the plot seemed implausible. Even in a romantic fantasy, the story has to be believable. Here, the story arc converged in ways that seemed contrived. It all fell into place a little too neatly. It’s still worth reading, but not one of her best works.
March 4, 2014
I had to buy an e-book version of The Caller because the Australian publisher is only releasing it in that format for now, which is simply not fair, not fair at all. It was a great read, Juliet at her best in young adult fiction. The trilogy is highly recommended for young adult fiction readers, whether young or old, and a must for followers of Juliet Marillier's wonderful books, as I am.
December 17, 2022
3.5 stars
July 9, 2019
Antes de mais vou dividir a minha critica em três partes: 1- A Capa; 2- A Saga/Trilogia; 3- O Volume 3: A Voz.
1 - A Capa: Simplesmente amei a imagem da Neryn, sozinha a cavalo num mundo verde e vazio de outras presenças a não ser o cavalo, a protagonista e uns pássaros no céu, ao longe montanhas escarpadas. Gostei porque lembra a esperança, a esperaça que a protagonista e os rebeldes têm na mudança de Alban, porque remete-nos para a jornada solitária da protagonista, e ainda porque sabendo nós o Dom da protagonista podemos imaginar que ela fala com os seres da "Boa Gente" num momento que para o observador destreinado a imaginamos só. Acho que é das capas mais bem conseguidas de todos os últimos livros da autora. Parabéns Juliet, Parabéns Planeta Editora!
2 - Embora eu goste mais de criticar uma série/trilogia ou saga, quando a leitura dos vários volumes está fresca, neste caso, isso não acontece nesta série porque a leitura foi espaçada e ainda não reli os três volumes nem uma única vez, certa estou no entanto, que quando o fizer poderei dar uma critica mais fundamentada e justa. Contudo, no geral, gostei batante dos três volumes e para não variar, qualquer dos volumes me emocionou. Senti que não só a protagonista como outras personagens, evoluiram de volume para volume. Quando reler os volumes todos faço melhor exposição do que penso e sinto.
3- Atenção possiveis spoylers, sem leitura dos livros fique por aqui.
Em primeiro lugar devo dizer que para um livro repleto de perdas, tem uma forte demarcação de esperança,que no fundo acaba por ser a arma secreta da Neryn. Há personagens como o Murmúrio, o Gorro Vermelho, a Talli, o próprio Flint/Owen, vão ficar no meu coração com saudades. Portanto é mais que certo que toda a trilogia será por mim relida mais cedo ou mais tarde... É dificil falar das emoções que este livro causou sem arriscar cair num spoyler... Por isso quem não leu ... Vire as costas ao resto da crítica... A Neryn mostrou-se neste livro muito mais corajosa e interprita que nos livros anteriores, estando bem demarcada a evolução grande desta personagem, algo que me agradou bastante. Quanto ao Flint, nem tenho palavras para dizer como gostei da evolução e como junto com Neryn temi pela sua vida. Adorei ainda mais o Rohan apesar de subjugador, e dei por mim a ter alguns setimentos de carinho por alguns destes guerreiros (Lembraram me muito - porque será - os homens de Bran dos livros de Sevenwaters LOL. As perdas foram sentidas e embora tenha ficado muito próxima de chorar, consegui não o fazer. Contudo é só lembrar de algumas delas que fico muito próxima disso. Numa nota mais alegre AMEI o Piper desde do primeiro momento, achei uma delicia a sua veia "teatral" de comunicar com a Neryn.
Em resumo, mais um livro da Juliet que amei ler e vou amar reler provavelmente mais do que uma vez... Bom trabalho querida Juliet e mais uma vez um infinito OBRIGADA!
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Before anything else, just to say that I'll split my review in 3 topics:1- The Cover; 2- The Series; 3- the book - the voice - itself. I'd like also to point out that once again the underfull talent of Juliet does not surprise me by it's tremendous quality. She is trully a powerfull storyteller. The 3rd pont may have spoylers so don´t read it if you haven't read the book!
1 - The Cover: I can't express how much I loved the image of Neryn, aparently alone in the back of a horse crossing that wonderfull landscape. First I loved it because the green represented the hope in her task and hope above all was her weapon!Hope in a new Alban, 2nd it send us to her journey, her long and lonely learning path. Still because, as we knowwho she is, and her gift, we are left to wonder if she is really alone or not.I believe that this was one of the most successfull cover in all of Juliet's latest books. Congratulations Juliet, Congratulations Planeta Editora!
2 - Althought I prefer to review a series or a triology when all books are read and it's fresh,in this case the first books are a bit faded I'll do a proper review when they all get reread one straight after the one before. However,I can say I really enjoyed this series and even thought I surprised myself with a uncomum restrain to my emotions on the last volume, the 3 books made me emocional and that's a win-win situation to me.I felt the evolution in many personages not only our leading lady.Once I reread them all, I'll do a better job reviewing it.
3- Beware of possible spoylers, haven't read the book, stay here.
I was surprised as a book where we know in advance that there will be losses, as a very very strong sense of HOPE, witch by the end because a more powerfull weapon than even her gift - in my humble opinion.Some of Neryn's and Flint friends like Murmúrio, o Gorro Vermelho (these names are in the portuguese edition, I don't know if their name is the equivalence in english, and I mean the being that starts this book travel with Neryn and get's forced to follow the other voice and the being with the baby on it's back),Talli, they will remain in my heart forever... It's hard to talk about the emotions this book caused me without spelling the beans on things so if you haven«t read the book, yurn around now... In this book we see Neryn as a strong woman
more coragous than ever so we can not only see but also feel her huge evolution witch I personally enjoyed.About Flint,what can I say besides that P loved him and joined Neryn's concern for his outcome.If before I had liked Rohan, this time I really loved him, and apart from the first books that name of Keldec's army just digusted me, I came across this book liking some of these warriors (it was a sort of flashback tho the camaradge and respect of the mans of Bran in Sevenwaters books)- I wonder why,LOL. I felt the hard losses but so how althought it moved me my emotions were a little more moderated thasual. Still remembering some of those brings me very very close to tears, whitch in my view says the book is very very good - I' strange this way, I like books that make me cry, laught out loud and gring of exasperation! On a happier note, I loved from second one, the little Piper soo funny and delicoous the way he comunicated with Neryn.
Bottomline, another book of Juliet's that I LOVED reading ans will LOVE rereading it all over again and again... Great work dear Julietand once again an never ending THANK YOU!
1 - A Capa: Simplesmente amei a imagem da Neryn, sozinha a cavalo num mundo verde e vazio de outras presenças a não ser o cavalo, a protagonista e uns pássaros no céu, ao longe montanhas escarpadas. Gostei porque lembra a esperança, a esperaça que a protagonista e os rebeldes têm na mudança de Alban, porque remete-nos para a jornada solitária da protagonista, e ainda porque sabendo nós o Dom da protagonista podemos imaginar que ela fala com os seres da "Boa Gente" num momento que para o observador destreinado a imaginamos só. Acho que é das capas mais bem conseguidas de todos os últimos livros da autora. Parabéns Juliet, Parabéns Planeta Editora!
2 - Embora eu goste mais de criticar uma série/trilogia ou saga, quando a leitura dos vários volumes está fresca, neste caso, isso não acontece nesta série porque a leitura foi espaçada e ainda não reli os três volumes nem uma única vez, certa estou no entanto, que quando o fizer poderei dar uma critica mais fundamentada e justa. Contudo, no geral, gostei batante dos três volumes e para não variar, qualquer dos volumes me emocionou. Senti que não só a protagonista como outras personagens, evoluiram de volume para volume. Quando reler os volumes todos faço melhor exposição do que penso e sinto.
3- Atenção possiveis spoylers, sem leitura dos livros fique por aqui.
Em primeiro lugar devo dizer que para um livro repleto de perdas, tem uma forte demarcação de esperança,que no fundo acaba por ser a arma secreta da Neryn. Há personagens como o Murmúrio, o Gorro Vermelho, a Talli, o próprio Flint/Owen, vão ficar no meu coração com saudades. Portanto é mais que certo que toda a trilogia será por mim relida mais cedo ou mais tarde... É dificil falar das emoções que este livro causou sem arriscar cair num spoyler... Por isso quem não leu ... Vire as costas ao resto da crítica... A Neryn mostrou-se neste livro muito mais corajosa e interprita que nos livros anteriores, estando bem demarcada a evolução grande desta personagem, algo que me agradou bastante. Quanto ao Flint, nem tenho palavras para dizer como gostei da evolução e como junto com Neryn temi pela sua vida. Adorei ainda mais o Rohan apesar de subjugador, e dei por mim a ter alguns setimentos de carinho por alguns destes guerreiros (Lembraram me muito - porque será - os homens de Bran dos livros de Sevenwaters LOL. As perdas foram sentidas e embora tenha ficado muito próxima de chorar, consegui não o fazer. Contudo é só lembrar de algumas delas que fico muito próxima disso. Numa nota mais alegre AMEI o Piper desde do primeiro momento, achei uma delicia a sua veia "teatral" de comunicar com a Neryn.
Em resumo, mais um livro da Juliet que amei ler e vou amar reler provavelmente mais do que uma vez... Bom trabalho querida Juliet e mais uma vez um infinito OBRIGADA!
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Before anything else, just to say that I'll split my review in 3 topics:1- The Cover; 2- The Series; 3- the book - the voice - itself. I'd like also to point out that once again the underfull talent of Juliet does not surprise me by it's tremendous quality. She is trully a powerfull storyteller. The 3rd pont may have spoylers so don´t read it if you haven't read the book!
1 - The Cover: I can't express how much I loved the image of Neryn, aparently alone in the back of a horse crossing that wonderfull landscape. First I loved it because the green represented the hope in her task and hope above all was her weapon!Hope in a new Alban, 2nd it send us to her journey, her long and lonely learning path. Still because, as we knowwho she is, and her gift, we are left to wonder if she is really alone or not.I believe that this was one of the most successfull cover in all of Juliet's latest books. Congratulations Juliet, Congratulations Planeta Editora!
2 - Althought I prefer to review a series or a triology when all books are read and it's fresh,in this case the first books are a bit faded I'll do a proper review when they all get reread one straight after the one before. However,I can say I really enjoyed this series and even thought I surprised myself with a uncomum restrain to my emotions on the last volume, the 3 books made me emocional and that's a win-win situation to me.I felt the evolution in many personages not only our leading lady.Once I reread them all, I'll do a better job reviewing it.
3- Beware of possible spoylers, haven't read the book, stay here.
I was surprised as a book where we know in advance that there will be losses, as a very very strong sense of HOPE, witch by the end because a more powerfull weapon than even her gift - in my humble opinion.Some of Neryn's and Flint friends like Murmúrio, o Gorro Vermelho (these names are in the portuguese edition, I don't know if their name is the equivalence in english, and I mean the being that starts this book travel with Neryn and get's forced to follow the other voice and the being with the baby on it's back),Talli, they will remain in my heart forever... It's hard to talk about the emotions this book caused me without spelling the beans on things so if you haven«t read the book, yurn around now... In this book we see Neryn as a strong woman
more coragous than ever so we can not only see but also feel her huge evolution witch I personally enjoyed.About Flint,what can I say besides that P loved him and joined Neryn's concern for his outcome.If before I had liked Rohan, this time I really loved him, and apart from the first books that name of Keldec's army just digusted me, I came across this book liking some of these warriors (it was a sort of flashback tho the camaradge and respect of the mans of Bran in Sevenwaters books)- I wonder why,LOL. I felt the hard losses but so how althought it moved me my emotions were a little more moderated thasual. Still remembering some of those brings me very very close to tears, whitch in my view says the book is very very good - I' strange this way, I like books that make me cry, laught out loud and gring of exasperation! On a happier note, I loved from second one, the little Piper soo funny and delicoous the way he comunicated with Neryn.
Bottomline, another book of Juliet's that I LOVED reading ans will LOVE rereading it all over again and again... Great work dear Julietand once again an never ending THANK YOU!
April 4, 2015
Andava a guardar a leitura deste livro como quem guarda um tesouro proibido. Quem segue o blogue há algum tempo, ou qualquer pessoa que conheça minimamente os meus gostos literários, sabe que Juliet Marillier é das minhas autoras preferidas de sempre. Descobri-a através da Trilogia de Sevenwaters e foi de lá que o Bran, do nome do blogue, veio. De certa forma, a minha relação com os livros desta autora são como uma longa caminhada em que através de lições dolorosas, cheias de dor, sacrifício e abdicação, também percorremos um percurso de rejubilo, de crescimento e de cura. A Voz, último livro da série Shadowfell, traz-nos o tão aguardado desfecho no que ao destino de Alban, e com ele de Neryn e de Flint, diz respeito.
Já percorremos este trilho antes, o dos mitos antigos em que seres místicos habitavam cada recanto com a sua singular magia, os quatro elementos representados, numa série de lendas que convergem maioritariamente no mesmo sentido - a fuga desses seres pela incompreensão e repressão humanas. Alban é regido por um tirano, alguém que, com o tempo e com a pessoa errada do seu lado, se tornou maquiavélico, intolerante, obcecado por um sentido de lealdade desmesurado. A cada Encontro, evento anual do Solstício de Verão, a violência e os castigos escalam cada vez mais e o povo está a chegar a um ponto de ruptura. A lealdade passou a obediência cega por medo, cada passado e cada palavra dados são calculados infinitas vezes, mas já se começam a dar alguns fenómenos de que talvez as coisas estejam prestes a mudar.
Durante demasiado tempo Flint teve de desempenhar um papel que ao mesmo tempo o corroía por dentro. Neste último volume, o seu papel enquanto o homem mais leal ao rei é levado ao limite e as consequências são brutais. Enquanto isso, Neryn também arrisca a sua vida propondo-se a viver numa duplicidade em que um passo fora da linha pode condenar todos a um terrível destino. É na esperança, na fé e no amor, que também os une, que reside a força que os continua a fazer mover. É este o talento supremo de Juliet Marillier, tecer estórias que atravessam momentos tão brilhantes quanto tenebrosos, cheios de perda, mas também cheios de um ímpeto feroz, de constante superação.
Ler Juliet Marillier, para mim, é uma espécie de acto de redenção, de uma certeza que sairei renovada ao fechar o livro. A candura das suas personagens, o utilizar uma sabedoria antiga para criar enredos inesquecíveis, faz com que eu tenha sempre este desejo de guardar os seus livros para alturas em que sinta mesmo o "chamamento" para pegar neles e foi por isso que decidi, com alguma nostalgia, terminar esta série neste momento - porque precisava. E a opinião de um último livro de uma trilogia acaba por ser sempre um balanço de toda a estória, sendo que da minha parte está mais do que recomendada. Um grande bem haja para esta grande escritora e para a sua capacidade em, depois de enfrentar valorosamente o cancro, criar o mundo maravilhoso de Shadowfell. Andava a guardar a leitura deste livro como quem guarda um tesouro proibido. Quem segue o blogue há algum tempo, ou qualquer pessoa que conheça minimamente os meus gostos literários, sabe que Juliet Marillier é das minhas autoras preferidas de sempre. Descobri-a através da Trilogia de Sevenwaters e foi de lá que o Bran, do nome do blogue, veio. De certa forma, a minha relação com os livros desta autora são como uma longa caminhada em que através de lições dolorosas, cheias de dor, sacrifício e abdicação, também percorremos um percurso de rejubilo, de crescimento e de cura. A Voz, último livro da série Shadowfell, traz-nos o tão aguardado desfecho no que ao destino de Alban, e com ele de Neryn e de Flint, diz respeito.
Já percorremos este trilho antes, o dos mitos antigos em que seres místicos habitavam cada recanto com a sua singular magia, os quatro elementos representados, numa série de lendas que convergem maioritariamente no mesmo sentido - a fuga desses seres pela incompreensão e repressão humanas. Alban é regido por um tirano, alguém que, com o tempo e com a pessoa errada do seu lado, se tornou maquiavélico, intolerante, obcecado por um sentido de lealdade desmesurado. A cada Encontro, evento anual do Solstício de Verão, a violência e os castigos escalam cada vez mais e o povo está a chegar a um ponto de ruptura. A lealdade passou a obediência cega por medo, cada passado e cada palavra dados são calculados infinitas vezes, mas já se começam a dar alguns fenómenos de que talvez as coisas estejam prestes a mudar.
Durante demasiado tempo Flint teve de desempenhar um papel que ao mesmo tempo o corroía por dentro. Neste último volume, o seu papel enquanto o homem mais leal ao rei é levado ao limite e as consequências são brutais. Enquanto isso, Neryn também arrisca a sua vida propondo-se a viver numa duplicidade em que um passo fora da linha pode condenar todos a um terrível destino. É na esperança, na fé e no amor, que também os une, que reside a força que os continua a fazer mover. É este o talento supremo de Juliet Marillier, tecer estórias que atravessam momentos tão brilhantes quanto tenebrosos, cheios de perda, mas também cheios de um ímpeto feroz, de constante superação.
Ler Juliet Marillier, para mim, é uma espécie de acto de redenção, de uma certeza que sairei renovada ao fechar o livro. A candura das suas personagens, o utilizar uma sabedoria antiga para criar enredos inesquecíveis, faz com que eu tenha sempre este desejo de guardar os seus livros para alturas em que sinta mesmo o "chamamento" para pegar neles e foi por isso que decidi, com alguma nostalgia, terminar esta série neste momento - porque precisava. E a opinião de um último livro de uma trilogia acaba por ser sempre um balanço de toda a estória, sendo que da minha parte está mais do que recomendada. Um grande bem haja para esta grande escritora e para a sua capacidade em, depois de enfrentar valorosamente o cancro, criar o mundo maravilhoso de Shadowfell.
Já percorremos este trilho antes, o dos mitos antigos em que seres místicos habitavam cada recanto com a sua singular magia, os quatro elementos representados, numa série de lendas que convergem maioritariamente no mesmo sentido - a fuga desses seres pela incompreensão e repressão humanas. Alban é regido por um tirano, alguém que, com o tempo e com a pessoa errada do seu lado, se tornou maquiavélico, intolerante, obcecado por um sentido de lealdade desmesurado. A cada Encontro, evento anual do Solstício de Verão, a violência e os castigos escalam cada vez mais e o povo está a chegar a um ponto de ruptura. A lealdade passou a obediência cega por medo, cada passado e cada palavra dados são calculados infinitas vezes, mas já se começam a dar alguns fenómenos de que talvez as coisas estejam prestes a mudar.
Durante demasiado tempo Flint teve de desempenhar um papel que ao mesmo tempo o corroía por dentro. Neste último volume, o seu papel enquanto o homem mais leal ao rei é levado ao limite e as consequências são brutais. Enquanto isso, Neryn também arrisca a sua vida propondo-se a viver numa duplicidade em que um passo fora da linha pode condenar todos a um terrível destino. É na esperança, na fé e no amor, que também os une, que reside a força que os continua a fazer mover. É este o talento supremo de Juliet Marillier, tecer estórias que atravessam momentos tão brilhantes quanto tenebrosos, cheios de perda, mas também cheios de um ímpeto feroz, de constante superação.
Ler Juliet Marillier, para mim, é uma espécie de acto de redenção, de uma certeza que sairei renovada ao fechar o livro. A candura das suas personagens, o utilizar uma sabedoria antiga para criar enredos inesquecíveis, faz com que eu tenha sempre este desejo de guardar os seus livros para alturas em que sinta mesmo o "chamamento" para pegar neles e foi por isso que decidi, com alguma nostalgia, terminar esta série neste momento - porque precisava. E a opinião de um último livro de uma trilogia acaba por ser sempre um balanço de toda a estória, sendo que da minha parte está mais do que recomendada. Um grande bem haja para esta grande escritora e para a sua capacidade em, depois de enfrentar valorosamente o cancro, criar o mundo maravilhoso de Shadowfell. Andava a guardar a leitura deste livro como quem guarda um tesouro proibido. Quem segue o blogue há algum tempo, ou qualquer pessoa que conheça minimamente os meus gostos literários, sabe que Juliet Marillier é das minhas autoras preferidas de sempre. Descobri-a através da Trilogia de Sevenwaters e foi de lá que o Bran, do nome do blogue, veio. De certa forma, a minha relação com os livros desta autora são como uma longa caminhada em que através de lições dolorosas, cheias de dor, sacrifício e abdicação, também percorremos um percurso de rejubilo, de crescimento e de cura. A Voz, último livro da série Shadowfell, traz-nos o tão aguardado desfecho no que ao destino de Alban, e com ele de Neryn e de Flint, diz respeito.
Já percorremos este trilho antes, o dos mitos antigos em que seres místicos habitavam cada recanto com a sua singular magia, os quatro elementos representados, numa série de lendas que convergem maioritariamente no mesmo sentido - a fuga desses seres pela incompreensão e repressão humanas. Alban é regido por um tirano, alguém que, com o tempo e com a pessoa errada do seu lado, se tornou maquiavélico, intolerante, obcecado por um sentido de lealdade desmesurado. A cada Encontro, evento anual do Solstício de Verão, a violência e os castigos escalam cada vez mais e o povo está a chegar a um ponto de ruptura. A lealdade passou a obediência cega por medo, cada passado e cada palavra dados são calculados infinitas vezes, mas já se começam a dar alguns fenómenos de que talvez as coisas estejam prestes a mudar.
Durante demasiado tempo Flint teve de desempenhar um papel que ao mesmo tempo o corroía por dentro. Neste último volume, o seu papel enquanto o homem mais leal ao rei é levado ao limite e as consequências são brutais. Enquanto isso, Neryn também arrisca a sua vida propondo-se a viver numa duplicidade em que um passo fora da linha pode condenar todos a um terrível destino. É na esperança, na fé e no amor, que também os une, que reside a força que os continua a fazer mover. É este o talento supremo de Juliet Marillier, tecer estórias que atravessam momentos tão brilhantes quanto tenebrosos, cheios de perda, mas também cheios de um ímpeto feroz, de constante superação.
Ler Juliet Marillier, para mim, é uma espécie de acto de redenção, de uma certeza que sairei renovada ao fechar o livro. A candura das suas personagens, o utilizar uma sabedoria antiga para criar enredos inesquecíveis, faz com que eu tenha sempre este desejo de guardar os seus livros para alturas em que sinta mesmo o "chamamento" para pegar neles e foi por isso que decidi, com alguma nostalgia, terminar esta série neste momento - porque precisava. E a opinião de um último livro de uma trilogia acaba por ser sempre um balanço de toda a estória, sendo que da minha parte está mais do que recomendada. Um grande bem haja para esta grande escritora e para a sua capacidade em, depois de enfrentar valorosamente o cancro, criar o mundo maravilhoso de Shadowfell.
December 27, 2020
Eu sabia que não ia aguentar muito tempo até pegar no último volume de Shadowfell!
Este é um livro um pouco mais negro e onde Neryn e Flint estão no meio dos acontecimentos, na chamada "toca do lobo". Uma narrativa com mais ritmo e com tanto a acontecer. Tantos perigos, tantos acontecimentos que me deixaram com o coração apertado, a temer pelos personagens, que me fizeram conter as lágrimas!
Já o disse várias vezes mas volto a repetir, Juliet Marillier é uma contadora de histórias natas, que cria histórias e personagens pelas quais nós nos apaixonamos, e que sofremos com elas!
Vídeo de opinião aqui
Este é um livro um pouco mais negro e onde Neryn e Flint estão no meio dos acontecimentos, na chamada "toca do lobo". Uma narrativa com mais ritmo e com tanto a acontecer. Tantos perigos, tantos acontecimentos que me deixaram com o coração apertado, a temer pelos personagens, que me fizeram conter as lágrimas!
Já o disse várias vezes mas volto a repetir, Juliet Marillier é uma contadora de histórias natas, que cria histórias e personagens pelas quais nós nos apaixonamos, e que sofremos com elas!
Vídeo de opinião aqui
January 8, 2021
Exactly the ending we all hoped for from Book 1! A very satisfying conclusion to a wonderful trilogy.
November 8, 2014
2.5 stars.
Wow, I’ve completed another series this year! I’m on a roll. Getting all those books off my to-read list, finally, feels like an accomplishment.
Juliet Marillier is always one of my favorite female fantasy authors. She usually makes females the center of focus in her novels, has positive female to female relations, and stays away from most of the negative tropes and stereotypes. Her fantasy worlds are fun and rich with beautiful descriptive prose, and always include a romance which isn’t overbearing.
For The Caller, there is much the same of that here. A larger expansion of her world, bigger cast of fae characters, and the culmination of the long running narrative. I must say finally getting out of the long travelling scenes across mountains and forests were a relief. I was getting pretty tired of it, although you can’t escape it for about the first half the book. That part was slow to read through and not as interesting.
I really liked seeing all the different fae types working together with their human counterparts for a unified goal. Not to mention seeing Neryn standing alone as a character and using her own skills to stand out without the help of others. The ending was great too in that
However, there were many things that just didn’t work for me. Neryn was simply too good. She was too virtuous and perfect. There never was really any tension to any of the scenes because she’d somehow find the way to the solution. There weren’t any scenes where the characters messed up or were beset with obstacles that were put them in dire straits or forced them into tough decisions.
That being said, the ending was all right. We get resolution for the characters that really matter and Neryn and Flint’s romance reach a sweet end to make everyone happy.
It’s a decent wrap up for this series but I’ve read much better from this author. But if you want a really pure and clean fantasy, then you might enjoy this more than I did.
Wow, I’ve completed another series this year! I’m on a roll. Getting all those books off my to-read list, finally, feels like an accomplishment.
Juliet Marillier is always one of my favorite female fantasy authors. She usually makes females the center of focus in her novels, has positive female to female relations, and stays away from most of the negative tropes and stereotypes. Her fantasy worlds are fun and rich with beautiful descriptive prose, and always include a romance which isn’t overbearing.
For The Caller, there is much the same of that here. A larger expansion of her world, bigger cast of fae characters, and the culmination of the long running narrative. I must say finally getting out of the long travelling scenes across mountains and forests were a relief. I was getting pretty tired of it, although you can’t escape it for about the first half the book. That part was slow to read through and not as interesting.
I really liked seeing all the different fae types working together with their human counterparts for a unified goal. Not to mention seeing Neryn standing alone as a character and using her own skills to stand out without the help of others. The ending was great too in that
However, there were many things that just didn’t work for me. Neryn was simply too good. She was too virtuous and perfect. There never was really any tension to any of the scenes because she’d somehow find the way to the solution. There weren’t any scenes where the characters messed up or were beset with obstacles that were put them in dire straits or forced them into tough decisions.
That being said, the ending was all right. We get resolution for the characters that really matter and Neryn and Flint’s romance reach a sweet end to make everyone happy.
It’s a decent wrap up for this series but I’ve read much better from this author. But if you want a really pure and clean fantasy, then you might enjoy this more than I did.
December 20, 2015
I’ve been a bit lukewarm on the previous books, but thought Marillier really hit her stride in this conclusion to the trilogy. THE CALLER pulled together the various plot threads very neatly, and I couldn’t put it down - suspenseful fantasy indeed. I also liked that she explored revolution in this book - what does it mean to put the cause ahead of everything/everyone else?
As for the writing, sometimes alternating POVs can really get on my nerves, especially when the back-and-forth feels mechanical, but I thought the switching between Neryn and Flint POVs were done seamlessly here and added depth to the story. I still don’t care for the Neryn/Flint insta-love from the first book, but their connection worked for me at this point in their relationship.
One quibble: the villains felt slightly two-dimensional - I’d have liked to have understood their motivations a bit more, and have had more shades of grey.
As for the writing, sometimes alternating POVs can really get on my nerves, especially when the back-and-forth feels mechanical, but I thought the switching between Neryn and Flint POVs were done seamlessly here and added depth to the story. I still don’t care for the Neryn/Flint insta-love from the first book, but their connection worked for me at this point in their relationship.
One quibble: the villains felt slightly two-dimensional - I’d have liked to have understood their motivations a bit more, and have had more shades of grey.
April 11, 2014
I devoured this book.
I was on pins and needles over if everything would turn out okay for the rebellion and if Neryn and Flint would be reunited again. There was so much danger, so much proximity to the opposing side that I was praying for the best.
Still, it was a great end to the series. The ending was just a little blah to me. :/
I was on pins and needles over if everything would turn out okay for the rebellion and if Neryn and Flint would be reunited again. There was so much danger, so much proximity to the opposing side that I was praying for the best.
Still, it was a great end to the series. The ending was just a little blah to me. :/
October 29, 2017
Este volume foi sem dúvida o que teve mais desenvolvimentos. Adorei a forma como Neryn evoluiu e Flint teve uma papel mais preponderante. Uma trilogia que nos fala de luta por liberdade, luta por direitos, esperança e acima de tudo a luta do bem contra o mal
August 25, 2016
Fabulous ending to the trilogy.
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