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Advent Mage Cycle #4
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This is the final book of the Advent Mage Cycle. Here is the conclusion to Garth's amazing story.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 28, 2012
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About the author
Honor Raconteur
61 books834 followersEver since I was a toddler, I have been making up stories. I’d entertain anyone willing to listen to my wild fantasies about unicorns and gargoyles and amazing people. At 13, I started writing the stories down. At 23, I finished the first book that was, in my opinion, good enough to publish.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
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March 19, 2013
I read the whole series waiting for a climax or at least something to happen, yet we end up with no real identified enemy, no real conflict resolution, and the all important prophecy played no real part in the story, waste of my time in the end I have to admit.
If you want a story that has a prophecy that makes sense and a better thought out story read the belgariad and the malloreon.
If you want a story that has a prophecy that makes sense and a better thought out story read the belgariad and the malloreon.
May 20, 2022
2022 bk 141. Things are indeed, brought back into balance in the telling of this story. I've come to enjoy the characters and their stories, but also have the feeling that I'll see bits and pieces of their continued stories in the next group of books. This is an enjoyable 'teen' read that is reachable for adults interested in fantasy.
June 29, 2020
This is the 4th and final novel in the Advent Mage cycle. About 3/4 of the book I thought the novel was finished, and at that point the serious action did finish. The remainder of the story was a very long epilog, which did tie up all the lose ends nicely, leaving a bit of interest in a new cycle starting with different main characters, but it just wasn't the same flavor as the first three books in the cycle or the first part of this book.
The entire series is YA suitable but not exactly aimed at that audience. It's fantasy, and the main character is a teenager who does mature over the cycle but he is still pretty young in the final book.
The entire series is YA suitable but not exactly aimed at that audience. It's fantasy, and the main character is a teenager who does mature over the cycle but he is still pretty young in the final book.
May 21, 2019
Very enjoyable, the whole series is.
November 25, 2013
After the lack of climaxes throughout the previous books i don't know why I expected anything more from this one.
This book was very difficult to finish. I did end up only skimming the last third even though that should be the most exciting part!
Even in the beginning I admit succumbing to the urge to literally shout out "What the actual FUCK?" I'm sorry if that is inappropriate but this series was severely anticlimactic and I am thoroughly disappointed.
This book was very difficult to finish. I did end up only skimming the last third even though that should be the most exciting part!
Even in the beginning I admit succumbing to the urge to literally shout out "What the actual FUCK?" I'm sorry if that is inappropriate but this series was severely anticlimactic and I am thoroughly disappointed.
September 5, 2018
I’m frustrated with this series. I really like the idea, but it needs more development. The characters need further work, situations aren’t always well thought out, some parts of the plot need more information while others drag on. There are a few instances where the wrong word is used, like “sight” instead of “site”. I just wish more time had been spent on the story and the editing.
January 14, 2014
The story showed a lot of promise, unfortunately it was very shallow. I liked a lot of the story lines but I couldn't really connect with the characters.
September 12, 2024
This book needed an editor
I’ve been saying for a while that Honor needs a line editor. That’s a person (who didn’t write the book) who can go line by line looking for errors. Usually, it’s little things that the author doesn’t see because it’s hard to see the details after the fifth revision, you know? But this time was different. I was frustrated throughout most of the book. It felt like she was pushing towards a conclusion, trying to checkoff all the boxes, and sacrificing story in the process. So, in this case, I feel like Honor needed a real editor. Someone to help develop the story, not just quality check the final product.
Some signs this book didn’t have a proper editor (beware spoilers):
1) At one point, Garth says that magic works better when conducted through a weapon with a steel core because, “Magic works better if it’s going through a pure conduit. When things are changed, blended with other elements, it’s harder to work with.” This doesn’t make any sense. Steel is an alloy. Therefore, it’s been changed and it’s not a pure metal, but a combination of iron and carbon. For some reason, this detail got under my skin and wouldn’t stop itching.
2) “…glad that Nolan had at least one good parent, even if his mother had been a flibbertigibbet.” – Chapter 9; It bothers me a lot that Nolan’s mother is only mentioned this one time. It’s a throw-away sentence that completely dismisses her as having any relevance in the story. I feel like people probably asked questions about Nolan’s mom after book 3, so Honor tossed this line in as an appeasement.
3) Shahraman, Head Curator of the Alvacon Library, is a “he”. Therefore, his name should be Shahramen per the naming convention detailed in book 1.
4) “I’ll alert Don and have him be searching for other sigils in the capitals.” - Chapter 12
5) The author originally indicated that Garth’s family was probably a side branch of the main Rheben line and Trev’nor was probably from the main branch, but in this book, she reverses that position. Also, if Rheben is THE family name of earth mages, then how is it possible that Garth’s ancestors weren’t kicked out of the country 200 years ago, since they didn’t change their name?
6) In chapter 24, Chatta is matching up pairs for the wedding with the intension of actual matchmaking. Ok, I suppose that’s a good enough reason to exclude both of your adult brothers from your wedding. *eye roll* But the pairs are not well explained. Three of them are clear, a couple more can be inferred, but the whole thing left me wondering if Honor even remembered that Garth HAS brothers other than Trev’nor. Hey, remember Hayden? I didn’t imagine the little boy that Garth saved from the cave, did I?
7) “I will certainly hear you.” – Vonlorisen, Chapter 25; Why is the king that always speaks with the royal “we” using “I” while holding court?
8) “…Aral said, an adoring look fixed squarely on his wife’s face.” – Chapter 25; Honor means to say that he is wearing an adoring look and he’s looking at his wife. But this sentence reads as if SHE has the adoring look on HER face.
9) On the subject of proper burials, I looked it up. According to my research, everything (to include the skeletons) should have decomposed within 20 years if the ground is fertile. If it’s not fertile, then bones can last for hundreds of years. But Garth has [pipe] dreams of building a town on the island, so the land needs to be at least a little fertile, yeah? But even if there ARE still bones, can’t the all-powerful earth mage just shift them around with his magic? Why is this being described like a fresh battlefield?
10) “We’ve had at least two of every other class of mage emerge.” – Chapter 26; Not true. I was keeping track. Earth: Garth, Kaylan, Trev’nor; Fire: Remcarparoden, Krys; Elemental: Jenna, Hayden, Jarod; Life: Cora, Jillian, Nolan; Water: Helen; Air: the only ones seen have been from Coven Ordan. So, that’s only one water mage and no air mages, and if I recall correctly none of the Elemental mages had a talent for air either. I’d think that she just didn’t name everyone, but there are indications that she DID actually call out all the mages.
11) At one point in Chapter 26, Jenna changes earth into metal, but doesn’t specify what kind of metal. Also….really? Suspension of disbelief suspended.
12) At the end of Book 3, I expected a civil war. I did not expect the bad guys to go “underground” and sit around twiddling their thumbs for weeks - or was it months? – until the good guys figured out their plan and worked to counterbalance it. If they’d struck immediately, then the priests would have won. Which would admittedly have been bad. But believable! And here we are back at malfunctioning suspension of disbelief. The story just couldn’t keep me engaged.
I’ve been saying for a while that Honor needs a line editor. That’s a person (who didn’t write the book) who can go line by line looking for errors. Usually, it’s little things that the author doesn’t see because it’s hard to see the details after the fifth revision, you know? But this time was different. I was frustrated throughout most of the book. It felt like she was pushing towards a conclusion, trying to checkoff all the boxes, and sacrificing story in the process. So, in this case, I feel like Honor needed a real editor. Someone to help develop the story, not just quality check the final product.
Some signs this book didn’t have a proper editor (beware spoilers):
1) At one point, Garth says that magic works better when conducted through a weapon with a steel core because, “Magic works better if it’s going through a pure conduit. When things are changed, blended with other elements, it’s harder to work with.” This doesn’t make any sense. Steel is an alloy. Therefore, it’s been changed and it’s not a pure metal, but a combination of iron and carbon. For some reason, this detail got under my skin and wouldn’t stop itching.
2) “…glad that Nolan had at least one good parent, even if his mother had been a flibbertigibbet.” – Chapter 9; It bothers me a lot that Nolan’s mother is only mentioned this one time. It’s a throw-away sentence that completely dismisses her as having any relevance in the story. I feel like people probably asked questions about Nolan’s mom after book 3, so Honor tossed this line in as an appeasement.
3) Shahraman, Head Curator of the Alvacon Library, is a “he”. Therefore, his name should be Shahramen per the naming convention detailed in book 1.
4) “I’ll alert Don and have him be searching for other sigils in the capitals.” - Chapter 12
5) The author originally indicated that Garth’s family was probably a side branch of the main Rheben line and Trev’nor was probably from the main branch, but in this book, she reverses that position. Also, if Rheben is THE family name of earth mages, then how is it possible that Garth’s ancestors weren’t kicked out of the country 200 years ago, since they didn’t change their name?
6) In chapter 24, Chatta is matching up pairs for the wedding with the intension of actual matchmaking. Ok, I suppose that’s a good enough reason to exclude both of your adult brothers from your wedding. *eye roll* But the pairs are not well explained. Three of them are clear, a couple more can be inferred, but the whole thing left me wondering if Honor even remembered that Garth HAS brothers other than Trev’nor. Hey, remember Hayden? I didn’t imagine the little boy that Garth saved from the cave, did I?
7) “I will certainly hear you.” – Vonlorisen, Chapter 25; Why is the king that always speaks with the royal “we” using “I” while holding court?
8) “…Aral said, an adoring look fixed squarely on his wife’s face.” – Chapter 25; Honor means to say that he is wearing an adoring look and he’s looking at his wife. But this sentence reads as if SHE has the adoring look on HER face.
9) On the subject of proper burials, I looked it up. According to my research, everything (to include the skeletons) should have decomposed within 20 years if the ground is fertile. If it’s not fertile, then bones can last for hundreds of years. But Garth has [pipe] dreams of building a town on the island, so the land needs to be at least a little fertile, yeah? But even if there ARE still bones, can’t the all-powerful earth mage just shift them around with his magic? Why is this being described like a fresh battlefield?
10) “We’ve had at least two of every other class of mage emerge.” – Chapter 26; Not true. I was keeping track. Earth: Garth, Kaylan, Trev’nor; Fire: Remcarparoden, Krys; Elemental: Jenna, Hayden, Jarod; Life: Cora, Jillian, Nolan; Water: Helen; Air: the only ones seen have been from Coven Ordan. So, that’s only one water mage and no air mages, and if I recall correctly none of the Elemental mages had a talent for air either. I’d think that she just didn’t name everyone, but there are indications that she DID actually call out all the mages.
11) At one point in Chapter 26, Jenna changes earth into metal, but doesn’t specify what kind of metal. Also….really? Suspension of disbelief suspended.
12) At the end of Book 3, I expected a civil war. I did not expect the bad guys to go “underground” and sit around twiddling their thumbs for weeks - or was it months? – until the good guys figured out their plan and worked to counterbalance it. If they’d struck immediately, then the priests would have won. Which would admittedly have been bad. But believable! And here we are back at malfunctioning suspension of disbelief. The story just couldn’t keep me engaged.
September 28, 2021
Disappointing
This book was disappointing.
I was in doubt about whether I should buy it or not, because there were several annoying errors in the grammars and vocabulary in the previous book, but I decided that I wanted to find out how the story ended, so I bought it. I regret it. My imagination would have created a more satisfying continuation and ending than this book did.
This book simply felt halfbaked.
A lot of grammatical errors, like words missing from a sentence, or added words that doesn't belong in the sentence, wrong words used (the author obviously doesn't even understand the meaning of some of the words she uses!)...
As a result I had to guess what some of the sentences were supposed to say.
She also doesn't seem to have researched how the hierarchy in a monarchy works, because some of the characters actions doesn't make sense, even if it's set in a fantasy world. For example, why would the head of security make a list of architects? Shouldn't that be the job of a secretary? And why does Garth have to obey the king of Chahir when he is no longer a citizen of Chahir?
The characters also feel very stupid. They take forever to realize things and solutions that are obvious.
And why can't they plan the academy AFTER they are married? It's possible for people to travel to Hain for training for one more year. So why do they need an academy yesterday?
And then there is the fact that they seem to MUST have teachers from Hain?
They're about to have an influx of magicians from across the sea. People who need work. Why on earth can't they hire teachers from them?
And that's just some of my issues with this book.
To be honest I skimmed through most of the second half of the book. I simply found it too boring and considered not finishing the book several times...
This book was disappointing.
I was in doubt about whether I should buy it or not, because there were several annoying errors in the grammars and vocabulary in the previous book, but I decided that I wanted to find out how the story ended, so I bought it. I regret it. My imagination would have created a more satisfying continuation and ending than this book did.
This book simply felt halfbaked.
A lot of grammatical errors, like words missing from a sentence, or added words that doesn't belong in the sentence, wrong words used (the author obviously doesn't even understand the meaning of some of the words she uses!)...
As a result I had to guess what some of the sentences were supposed to say.
She also doesn't seem to have researched how the hierarchy in a monarchy works, because some of the characters actions doesn't make sense, even if it's set in a fantasy world. For example, why would the head of security make a list of architects? Shouldn't that be the job of a secretary? And why does Garth have to obey the king of Chahir when he is no longer a citizen of Chahir?
The characters also feel very stupid. They take forever to realize things and solutions that are obvious.
And why can't they plan the academy AFTER they are married? It's possible for people to travel to Hain for training for one more year. So why do they need an academy yesterday?
And then there is the fact that they seem to MUST have teachers from Hain?
They're about to have an influx of magicians from across the sea. People who need work. Why on earth can't they hire teachers from them?
And that's just some of my issues with this book.
To be honest I skimmed through most of the second half of the book. I simply found it too boring and considered not finishing the book several times...
May 14, 2023
A couple of very small parts of this are deeply touching, but like the other books in this series, the pacing is bad and the action is both repetitive and strung together with descriptions of too many trips on the Earth Path. By the last section of the story, in which too much time is spent on wedding prep (which is disappointingly unimaginative and complete with a lot of worn-out gender role assumptions), I was very ready to be done reading it. In fact, I was having a hard time remembering why I started it . . .
I’ve also decided I am not reading any more books in this series because I am now gagging every time the author has yet another character exclaiming “Busted buckets!”. Bad enough for the MC to do it, but by the end of the book, his wife and all his friends were saying it too. It’s simply more than I can bear. . . Why would anyone anywhere say such a thing? There’s no explanation for how it originated, and I can’t think of one either. To me it just sounds like a line written for a cartoon farmhand. . . I have to stop thinking about it! shudder! Anyway, my advice is to skip this series and maybe try the Shinigami Detective series instead.
I’ve also decided I am not reading any more books in this series because I am now gagging every time the author has yet another character exclaiming “Busted buckets!”. Bad enough for the MC to do it, but by the end of the book, his wife and all his friends were saying it too. It’s simply more than I can bear. . . Why would anyone anywhere say such a thing? There’s no explanation for how it originated, and I can’t think of one either. To me it just sounds like a line written for a cartoon farmhand. . . I have to stop thinking about it! shudder! Anyway, my advice is to skip this series and maybe try the Shinigami Detective series instead.
June 21, 2020
Here I'm reviewing books 1-4 in the Advent mage cycle together as in my head they all form one big story, despite each book having its own story arc.
Garth is a protagonist that is very easy to read about, he is likeable, has all the right qualities for a hero and yet barely knows it. One of the reasons though that I love Honor Raconteur's books is because of the wonderful cast of characters that she always creates. Every one of the side characters takes a starring role and for the time that I am reading they become like family and it truly is with a sense of loss that I finish a series.
Garth comes form a world that is magical but a Country that would deny this and punish anyone with magic. And so with more magic than has been seen in generations, Garth sets out on a journey, making friends, meeting allies and generally unwittingly charming the pants off everyone he meets. I loved this series and genuinely never wanted it to end.
Garth is a protagonist that is very easy to read about, he is likeable, has all the right qualities for a hero and yet barely knows it. One of the reasons though that I love Honor Raconteur's books is because of the wonderful cast of characters that she always creates. Every one of the side characters takes a starring role and for the time that I am reading they become like family and it truly is with a sense of loss that I finish a series.
Garth comes form a world that is magical but a Country that would deny this and punish anyone with magic. And so with more magic than has been seen in generations, Garth sets out on a journey, making friends, meeting allies and generally unwittingly charming the pants off everyone he meets. I loved this series and genuinely never wanted it to end.
August 11, 2023
This Arc is Finished but the Story Continues.
The first Arc of the story is completed within this book. The balance is restored. Of course it took many a battle and much suspense for this to happen. Chattanooga and Garth are finally married. Not without some controversial events happening either. This is not the end of the saga, however as Garth has been put in charge of the new academy to train the emerging young magicians; amongst them two young devils who are sure to get into trouble. Perhaps we will finally find out why it is important that these pair of young rouges should stay together. Onward to the next book. (Wild cackling.) I do love this series.
The first Arc of the story is completed within this book. The balance is restored. Of course it took many a battle and much suspense for this to happen. Chattanooga and Garth are finally married. Not without some controversial events happening either. This is not the end of the saga, however as Garth has been put in charge of the new academy to train the emerging young magicians; amongst them two young devils who are sure to get into trouble. Perhaps we will finally find out why it is important that these pair of young rouges should stay together. Onward to the next book. (Wild cackling.) I do love this series.
March 18, 2019
Advent Mage Cycle 4 is now complete. Thank you for sharing.
Well, 4 books and a unique vision. Really enjoyed this series. Loved the character development, each with their own foibles and entertaining traits. Some protracted romance and lots of family interaction. Deeper meanings abound. Definitely a good read. I rated this a 4 due to some of the grammar and spelling issues. They did not detract from the story line, but were noticeable. Again, thank you so much for inviting me into your imagination.6
Well, 4 books and a unique vision. Really enjoyed this series. Loved the character development, each with their own foibles and entertaining traits. Some protracted romance and lots of family interaction. Deeper meanings abound. Definitely a good read. I rated this a 4 due to some of the grammar and spelling issues. They did not detract from the story line, but were noticeable. Again, thank you so much for inviting me into your imagination.6
February 14, 2024
Fabulous Resolution!
I know that this is the end of Garth's story (as in him as a main character) and it makes me so sad!
Garth is such an amazing main character and don't get me started on Chatta! I love them both so much.
The resolution in this book was amazing. I also loved all of the tied up loose ends. It really made the world building complete for me.
Once again I absolutely love the magic and how it was designed. All the little nuances we learn throughout the series are the best!
👄Chaste kisses
⚠️Fantasy violence
I know that this is the end of Garth's story (as in him as a main character) and it makes me so sad!
Garth is such an amazing main character and don't get me started on Chatta! I love them both so much.
The resolution in this book was amazing. I also loved all of the tied up loose ends. It really made the world building complete for me.
Once again I absolutely love the magic and how it was designed. All the little nuances we learn throughout the series are the best!
👄Chaste kisses
⚠️Fantasy violence
December 7, 2017
Satisfying Finale to A Wonderful Sword & Sorcery Epic Tale
Great finale to this four volume S & S tale. Hard to believe it only covers a period of two or three years. I particularly liked the extensive epilog: so many stories come to an end with "they all lived happily ever after " instead of a conclusion. Raconteur, being an experienced writer, know better, and ties it all together.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOTH AN INDIVIDUAL BOOK AND AS A SERIES
Great finale to this four volume S & S tale. Hard to believe it only covers a period of two or three years. I particularly liked the extensive epilog: so many stories come to an end with "they all lived happily ever after " instead of a conclusion. Raconteur, being an experienced writer, know better, and ties it all together.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOTH AN INDIVIDUAL BOOK AND AS A SERIES
June 16, 2020
Good story line. but I was kicked out of my reading stream by modernisms in the text. 'Rush hour' for instance. In one scene, the writer says the marketplace was busy because it was 'rush hour.' Pre-industrial cultures don't have industry, nor factories with high number of employees that would create rush hours. That is one example of several that I found.
On the other hand, for a YA novel, it works well.
On the other hand, for a YA novel, it works well.
September 15, 2018
Great ending
Wrapped up most of the loose threads of Garth’s story, but left enough to continue exploring the world that Honor’s created. I loved the ending! Like her other books it didn’t focus on the action as the defining moments of the story, they were PART of it, but not the main thrust. The ending was phenomenal, the last page delivered what I was really wanting hah.
Wrapped up most of the loose threads of Garth’s story, but left enough to continue exploring the world that Honor’s created. I loved the ending! Like her other books it didn’t focus on the action as the defining moments of the story, they were PART of it, but not the main thrust. The ending was phenomenal, the last page delivered what I was really wanting hah.
August 16, 2020
--"Busted -- "alternative for swearing-- Busted Buckets! I will be reading all of the author ' s books now--so nice to find a great new author! Just one question --Why n, m, and x???
A great series! I loved the characters, the plot, and the world. I also got a great alternative for swearing-- "Busted Buckets" ! Just one question -- Why n, m & x???
A great series! I loved the characters, the plot, and the world. I also got a great alternative for swearing-- "Busted Buckets" ! Just one question -- Why n, m & x???
October 30, 2021
Garth and Chatta meet many obstacles but the Star Order is the worst. They are hiding and must be routed out. Is it true there is a huge ancient weapon from the Magic War or is this a legend built upon rumors? The author kept me enthralled with her creativeness and keeping it real enough with the magic.
September 20, 2022
a lot of personal stuff
The main magical clash came early in this book leaving a lot of time for the wedding planning and ceremony. It was still a good story but perhaps less compelling than some previous books. The next book should be quite different as there were many changes in this one.
The main magical clash came early in this book leaving a lot of time for the wedding planning and ceremony. It was still a good story but perhaps less compelling than some previous books. The next book should be quite different as there were many changes in this one.
July 5, 2017
Really into the 3 star range now, Still okay/good but I am not confused about the 3 or 4 star rating any more. I would read this book if you enjoyed the last book but if you did not don't expect it to get better.
January 13, 2018
A Nice Ending
... so to speak. A great story filled with fun characters, action, and humor. Nicely edited as well, although a few homonyms skipped eradication.
Overall quite recommended, especially as a KU book.
... so to speak. A great story filled with fun characters, action, and humor. Nicely edited as well, although a few homonyms skipped eradication.
Overall quite recommended, especially as a KU book.
October 1, 2018
Book 4
Book 4 was a fun read and had errors throughout. The plot gained momentum, then halfway through was done. The remaining story was kind of dull and foretold of the next book/series for the characters. Book 4 was more of a filler book than anything.
Book 4 was a fun read and had errors throughout. The plot gained momentum, then halfway through was done. The remaining story was kind of dull and foretold of the next book/series for the characters. Book 4 was more of a filler book than anything.
February 6, 2021
Fine, but lots of small jarring errors
There were lots of small inconsistencies that a good editor or more beta readers would have caught.
Also, the use of "females" instead of "women" for humans always really annoys me. Several similar additional issues.
There were lots of small inconsistencies that a good editor or more beta readers would have caught.
Also, the use of "females" instead of "women" for humans always really annoys me. Several similar additional issues.
May 15, 2022
great series
And everyone lives happily ever after, Only request would have been a filly for Night! Very imaginative. Love how all her series have people who love good food and guys who enjoy prancing each other
Glad there’s another series with Trev
And everyone lives happily ever after, Only request would have been a filly for Night! Very imaginative. Love how all her series have people who love good food and guys who enjoy prancing each other
Glad there’s another series with Trev
December 14, 2017
A nice, well rounded, relaxing series. A pleasure to read.
June 2, 2019
Amazing!!!!
It was so fun to watch Garth finish and get his happy ever after!!! Loved this book!!! Love this series!!! Love this author!!!
It was so fun to watch Garth finish and get his happy ever after!!! Loved this book!!! Love this series!!! Love this author!!!
June 1, 2020
Good book.
I would recommend this book for any who have read the prior book/books. It is a good series. This wraps up the story line
I would recommend this book for any who have read the prior book/books. It is a good series. This wraps up the story line
December 18, 2020
Wonderful conclusion
I loved this series. Actually, this is the second time I have read it. Honor is the best author. Highly recommend all her books.
I loved this series. Actually, this is the second time I have read it. Honor is the best author. Highly recommend all her books.
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January 14, 2021This was such a wonderful end to Garth's & Chatta's story. There was action & a great wrap up in the end.
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