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Return of the Guardian-King (Legends of the Guardian-King #4)
The powerful finale to the Christy Award-winning novels in the LEGENDS OF THE GUARDIAN-KING series Believed dead by all but the handful of supporters who rescued him from his Mataian enemies, Abramm Kalladorne has fled his homeland to the high mountains of northern Chesedh. Traveling under a new name with a group of bitter and increasingly desperate fellow exiles, Abramm h...more
Paperback, 461 pages
Published
April 1st 2007
by Bethany House Publishers
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Abramm is believed dead by all but the people who rescued him from his execution, but Maddie is reluctant to give into the public consensus. Even her closest advisers are pressuring her to remarry for the good of Chesedh. Meanwhile, Abramm must undertake a series of trials that will shake his faith and delay his homecoming.
This was a satisfying end to the series, made even more so by the events that occur between Trap and Carissa. Honestly, Trap is perhaps my favorite character in these four boo...more
This was a satisfying end to the series, made even more so by the events that occur between Trap and Carissa. Honestly, Trap is perhaps my favorite character in these four boo...more
What I liked: This is probably my favorite book in the series, but only because in it we get a lot more of Trap and Carissa than is typical; as a rule, I don’t like romance, but their subplot is unique and the sort that draws me in. As for Abramm’s side of things, I liked how he did travel around and meet up with old friends/enemies.
What I didn’t like: Hancock’s Christian allegory is more obvious than ever, and I did think it was a bit annoying in some places. The fact that “Satan” (Hancock’s v...more
What I didn’t like: Hancock’s Christian allegory is more obvious than ever, and I did think it was a bit annoying in some places. The fact that “Satan” (Hancock’s v...more
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Jul 24, 2011
Kiersten
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I loved it! A satisfactory ending to the series, although I want to know exactly what happens with Duke Simon and Gillard - I despise loose ends, although one important thing with Duke Simon did get cleared up right near the end. (*Note - the rest of this paragraph is a spoiler*.) I was so thrilled when Carissa and Meridon finally got their marriage worked out! This was possibly the most agonizing love story I've ever seen, and they needed to fix it! Carissa's blatant flirting with her husband w...more
"Return of the Guardian-King" echoes the biblical story of Job, as Abramm seeks to regain his lost family and throne and yet finds his efforts continually thwarted. As his wife struggles to cope with the politics and creeping threats, Abramm is called to walk a path that very few men have survived. Through mountains, desert, dragon-cities, and at the foot of his Lord's throne, Abramm is continually reminded that nothing he once had was truly his. And more importantly, that it matters not who he...more
My family will be glad I'm done reading these books because I've been a little obsessed, but I will not be. I wish the story continued...
There was much more darkness and evil in this book than I remember in the others. It was creepy at times and I put it down a few times to take a breather. Still an amazing, action-packed book.
Carissa & Trap were really annoying in part of the book. I wanted to shake them both.
For some reason, the talking with God part of this book bothered me a little (not...more
There was much more darkness and evil in this book than I remember in the others. It was creepy at times and I put it down a few times to take a breather. Still an amazing, action-packed book.
Carissa & Trap were really annoying in part of the book. I wanted to shake them both.
For some reason, the talking with God part of this book bothered me a little (not...more
As I read this book immediately following the third one, this is really just an extension of the review I did for Shadow Over Kiriath. I gave the first three books four stars each, I thought they were excellent, but the heavy religious influence cast just enough of a pall over my experience with them to make me hesitate to give them five starts, which I try to reserve for books I love without reservation. That said, I did really enjoy the series, so while I didn't necessarily enjoy this book mor...more
The fourth and final book of the Guardian King series is my favorite. Return of the Guardian-King has action, tension, and suspense. Following the horrendous events that took place at the end of the third book, Abramm is desperately trying to rejoin his wife and children, but like Odysseus, he encounters obstacle after obstacle. And like Job, Abramm must consent to lose everything. He must allow himself to be brought low. This remaking of Abramm is very important. It is Eidon’s doing, and it tak...more
Hancock takes this world full of dragons and other strange fantastic creatures to paint a picture of the struggle every christian faces. Our battles may not have hair raising outcomes but they are no less dire and life changing. It has been a joy to see life through the eyes of a world where black and white are so sharply contrasted it makes you realize that maybe we don't take our normal lives seriously enough.
This is a great 4-part fantasy. The Christian roots are developed well and they are edifying. The story is fun and often exciting. This is the weakest of the four. We finally reached too much angst in the romances. It became predictable and the workings of Eidon largely left their biblical roots. But it is still an essential part of the series and needs to be read as a massive epilogue, if nothing else.
Feb 25, 2010
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I haven't finished this book for two reasons: 1. I'm at a part where one of the characters is doing something I don't like and while I know it's gonna work out in the end, I'm not enjoying going through the trial and 2. I don't want the series to end ...
I did the same thing with Man O' War when I was a kid - I've still never finished that book.
I did the same thing with Man O' War when I was a kid - I've still never finished that book.
I read these a while ago so I won't comment on the books individually. I really enjoyed every book in this series. I hope to find another series like this soon. I would highly recommend these books to anyone looking for an exciting read without a lot of garbage to try to ignore or filter out.
Another excellent book by Ms. Hancock. Her character journeys are well written and draw the reader through the store always turning the page and wanting to know what happens next. The message of perseverance and placing your faith in Eidon comes across so strongly and resonates within the reader long after the book is closed. I wanted more, but not because she didn't finish the story or that it was lacking in something, but because it inspired me and left me wanting a closer relationship with Go...more
This whole series is really cool. I think I liked it because of the characters and how they had to grow or sink. I really liked the plot line. I really loved these books and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in an extremely good read.
This was one of the best 4 book could not put down each one series I have ever read. The romance was beautiful, not sullied by graphic descriptions, just a beautiful and wonderful forever romance, with danger, thriller and scary moments added.
This series started out okay, but I got supremely tired with the over the top message of "Only this religion is the right one!"
It felt preachy and the characters were extremely flat and whiny.
It felt preachy and the characters were extremely flat and whiny.
This series is gratifying, but I began to feel like the story was drawn out too much by the third book. I'm glad to see it wind up. I hope she continues to write.
Though a lot of people felt this book moved slower than the previous three, it is astounding what it can teach you about trusting God and growing spiritually.
A great ending to the series, absolutely epic in every way. Highly highly recommended!
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Mar 04, 2013
Michele
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Awesome! What a great series!
Good finale for the series.
Awesome! ;)
Excellent ending to an awesome series.
Not bad at all, but the ending should have been written with more finality. Too much room was left for another sequel, and at this point this series just needed to be put to bed. I won't be reading if there's yet another sequel. The ending wasn't bad at all, but it really needed to preempt the possibility of a fifth book.
It was a fulfilling ending to the series...but I think the best attribute of the series is Karen's ability to really pump up the suspense, keep it not only interesting but exciting, and avoid being anti-climatic. So if you like a good action adventure series, I would recomend this one.
Fantastic Series!! I wish there was more!!
7/10
Love the personal spiritual quest. But the end seems to putter out and los direction.
Love the personal spiritual quest. But the end seems to putter out and los direction.
I'm so sad this series is over. Time for me to get back to real life I suppose.
Nov 08, 2012
Sallyann
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