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Woodwalker #3
Creatures of Light
Queens, countries, and cultures collided in Woodwalker and Ashes to Fire, the first two books in Emily B. Martin’s Creatures of Light series. From Mae’s guidance to retake Lumen Lake to Mona’s eye-opening adventure in Cyprien, we now see things from Gemma’s perspective—a queen in disgrace…and symbol of the oppressive power of Alcoro.
Queen Gemma—although she isn’t sure she still has claim to that title—is in prison.
To her people, it’s simply called “The Retreat,” but in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by guards and unable to speak to her husband, King Celeno, there’s no other word for it. The only comfort she has is knowing she might not be there long—the Prelate has let her know in no uncertain terms the council is, even now, deciding her ultimate fate.
And Gemma would resign herself to that if it wasn’t for a mysterious stranger breaking her free and setting her on a course that could change the world. With precious information—and a skeptical travel companion— Gemma must undertake a journey to find answers to the questions that have defined her life for years…and her country for centuries.
If she can make this desperate scheme work, she might not just forge peace between Alcoro and their neighbors, but win some peace of heart as well. And, perhaps, she’ll learn the same lessons Mae and Mona learned: that being Queen doesn’t mean having to do everything alone.
Creatures of Light—the eponymous third and final book in Emily B. Martin’s series—is a novel filled with adventure, betrayal, and a queen’s lifelong struggle to love and trust herself.
Queen Gemma—although she isn’t sure she still has claim to that title—is in prison.
To her people, it’s simply called “The Retreat,” but in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by guards and unable to speak to her husband, King Celeno, there’s no other word for it. The only comfort she has is knowing she might not be there long—the Prelate has let her know in no uncertain terms the council is, even now, deciding her ultimate fate.
And Gemma would resign herself to that if it wasn’t for a mysterious stranger breaking her free and setting her on a course that could change the world. With precious information—and a skeptical travel companion— Gemma must undertake a journey to find answers to the questions that have defined her life for years…and her country for centuries.
If she can make this desperate scheme work, she might not just forge peace between Alcoro and their neighbors, but win some peace of heart as well. And, perhaps, she’ll learn the same lessons Mae and Mona learned: that being Queen doesn’t mean having to do everything alone.
Creatures of Light—the eponymous third and final book in Emily B. Martin’s series—is a novel filled with adventure, betrayal, and a queen’s lifelong struggle to love and trust herself.
- GenresFantasyHigh Fantasy
544 pages, ebook
First published January 23, 2018
About the author
Emily B. Martin
7 books136 followersPark ranger by summer, stay-at-home mom the rest of the year, I am also a freelance artist and illustrator. An avid hiker and explorer, my experiences as ranger helped inform the character of Mae and the world of WOODWALKER.
When not patrolling places like Yellowstone, the Great Smoky Mountains, or Philmont Scout Ranch, I live in South Carolina with my husband, Will, and two daughters, Lucy and Amelia.
When not patrolling places like Yellowstone, the Great Smoky Mountains, or Philmont Scout Ranch, I live in South Carolina with my husband, Will, and two daughters, Lucy and Amelia.
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February 24, 2018
A trilogy of queens comes to an end with Creatures of Light, a breathtaking finale that ties up loose ends and left me aching for more. In this novel, Queen Gemma must put aside her own heart for the good of her country and relearn what it means to trust herself and others.
Martin’s style is clear and descriptive, and her worldbuilding is first class. Add to that a unique religious system, a growing sense of danger, and a plot twist I definitely didn't see coming, Creatures of Light is an excellent end to the trilogy, and a treasure of a true fantasy novel! - RE
Full Review at Skiffy and Fanty: https://skiffyandfanty.com/blogposts/...
Martin’s style is clear and descriptive, and her worldbuilding is first class. Add to that a unique religious system, a growing sense of danger, and a plot twist I definitely didn't see coming, Creatures of Light is an excellent end to the trilogy, and a treasure of a true fantasy novel! - RE
Full Review at Skiffy and Fanty: https://skiffyandfanty.com/blogposts/...
January 25, 2018
Queen Gemma of Alcoro is sitting in prison a the start of this book--a prison for the high-born, discreetly known as The Retreat, but a prison nonetheless. This trilogy has been a story of a clash of cultures and kingdoms, and Gemma's choices in the midst of larger conflicts in the previous books have branded her a traitor. She's awaiting trial and sentencing. There's no chance of changing the verdict, she's concluded, but she hopes she can at least make her case to her husband, King Celeno, and a few councilors, that peace, not war with their neighbors, will be better for Alcoro. She's convinced that the Prophecy Alcoro uses to guide its policies is being used badly.
And then a stranger works her way into The Retreat, and smuggles Gemma out.
Except the woman isn't a stranger, not really, and she has stunning information that might be a means to change Alcoro's course, and prevent war. If she can make first Celeno, and then their neighbors, to accept what they've found and move in a new direction.
There are, of course, a lot more opportunities for Gemma to get killed than to succeed, and she's about to discover just how much treachery and deceit there is in Alcoro.
This is a book that just hooked me immediately. It's a fantasy world where the countries and the cultures make sense given their circumstances, and stated and implied history. The characters have complex, interesting identities and relationships.
Oh, and Gemma is a biologist, and Celeno is an astronomer, both a bit frustrated at having had to abandon their research when the old king, Celeno's father, died. Another character is attempting to invent cultural history as an academic discipline. Geologists play an important off-stage role.
People do research, sufficiently documented facts can overturn past orthodoxy, and I am in love.
Seriously. Read this books and its predecessors.
Highly recommended.
I received a free electronic galley of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss.
And then a stranger works her way into The Retreat, and smuggles Gemma out.
Except the woman isn't a stranger, not really, and she has stunning information that might be a means to change Alcoro's course, and prevent war. If she can make first Celeno, and then their neighbors, to accept what they've found and move in a new direction.
There are, of course, a lot more opportunities for Gemma to get killed than to succeed, and she's about to discover just how much treachery and deceit there is in Alcoro.
This is a book that just hooked me immediately. It's a fantasy world where the countries and the cultures make sense given their circumstances, and stated and implied history. The characters have complex, interesting identities and relationships.
Oh, and Gemma is a biologist, and Celeno is an astronomer, both a bit frustrated at having had to abandon their research when the old king, Celeno's father, died. Another character is attempting to invent cultural history as an academic discipline. Geologists play an important off-stage role.
People do research, sufficiently documented facts can overturn past orthodoxy, and I am in love.
Seriously. Read this books and its predecessors.
Highly recommended.
I received a free electronic galley of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss.
January 25, 2018
So, once again, I went to war with myself on whether I should read this in one sitting immediately or try to read a chapter or two a night to make it last longer since I knew it would be the last one in the series. Obviously, I devoured it completely. We are talking 4 hours. I just couldn't help myself. The world was so engrossing once again and the story just kept me going. And my love for Colm. Sigh. These books are just so good. I recommend them to pretty much everybody I have ever mentioned books to in person and online. I will probably be back later to gush some more, but I wanted to make sure I got my initial thoughts down first.
May 17, 2020
Creatures of Light wraps up the delightfully cozy Woodwalker trilogy. This book follows the point of view of the queen of the "bad guys," Gemma, as she confronts the nature of her country's deeds, her marriage, and her future, all against a backdrop of rebellions and court politics. I won't delve into details, as I don't want to spoil anything, but Martin has created a satisfying conclusion for the trilogy. As always, I love the natural details that are integral to this original world--Martin's work as a park ranger really brings the setting to life.
I'm excited to start reading Sunshield next, the brand-new book set in this same world.
I'm excited to start reading Sunshield next, the brand-new book set in this same world.
July 21, 2019
4.5 stars rounded up. I think the fact that this was a strong ending for this trilogy is what sold it to me. Love the different perspectives even if they could have been more distinct. Some parts were stronger than others and also it is geared towards young adults. However I think the nature descriptions were just done really well. Overall great book and great series.
February 27, 2019
there is so much to like in this series, and in this book in particular. it's a great culmination after the first two installments. the ending is really good. the characters are all very well drawn out and realized. I really really enjoyed the whole series. just fun from start to finish.
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January 7, 2023Probably my favorite of the trilogy as it got deep into politics and intrigue. This trilogy excels at delving into many deep adult topics and handling them well to teach important lessons while still being a fantasy/romance series. Lots of good twists throughout the series. Want to read it again in the future.
January 27, 2018
The point of view protagonist in the third and final installment of Emily B. Martin's Woodwalker series is a scientist, and I couldn't love her more. After the actions at the end of Ashes to Fire, Queen Gemma finds herself arrested by her own people. A familiar stranger breaks her out, and a tantalizing discovery could change the religion and politics of Alcoro forever.
I honestly thought the first arc would be the overarching book so as our characters approached McGuffin 1, I looked at my page progress and thought, "That can't be, we're only a third of the way here... what's going on". Geopolitics! With a third act twist [again?] that made sense in hindsight but ALSO didn't go the way I thought it might? As far as series viewpoint characters, each of the women are strongly influenced by their background- Mae by her, uh, woodwalker skills, Mona by being a politician at birth, and Gemma- always a scholar, never stops being a scholar. The importance of primary sources drives the plot.
I honestly thought the first arc would be the overarching book so as our characters approached McGuffin 1, I looked at my page progress and thought, "That can't be, we're only a third of the way here... what's going on". Geopolitics! With a third act twist [again?] that made sense in hindsight but ALSO didn't go the way I thought it might? As far as series viewpoint characters, each of the women are strongly influenced by their background- Mae by her, uh, woodwalker skills, Mona by being a politician at birth, and Gemma- always a scholar, never stops being a scholar. The importance of primary sources drives the plot.
February 22, 2018
I can't recommend this series enough. All three books feel so different, each woman's voice is unique and strong, but they connect so well in this final book. I cried. More than I'd like to admit. It's amazing how in the second book we had a completely different perspective of Gemma through Mona's perspective, and now she's so relatable. The attention to detail really brings the culture and landscapes to life. I don't know what to do with my life now.
January 25, 2018
Queens, countries, and cultures collided in Woodwalker and Ashes to Fire, the first two books in Emily B. Martin’s Creatures of Light series. From Mae’s guidance to retake Lumen Lake to Mona’s eye-opening adventure in Cyprien, we now see things from Gemma’s perspective—a queen in disgrace…and symbol of the oppressive power of Alcoro.
Queen Gemma—although she isn’t sure she still has claim to that title—is in prison.
To her people, it’s simply called “The Retreat,” but in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by guards and unable to speak to her husband, King Celeno, there’s no other word for it. The only comfort she has is knowing she might not be there long—the Prelate has let her know in no uncertain terms the council is, even now, deciding her ultimate fate.
And Gemma would resign herself to that if it wasn’t for a mysterious stranger breaking her free and setting her on a course that could change the world. With precious information—and a skeptical travel companion— Gemma must undertake a journey to find answers to the questions that have defined her life for years…and her country for centuries.
If she can make this desperate scheme work, she might not just forge peace between Alcoro and their neighbors, but win some peace of heart as well. And, perhaps, she’ll learn the same lessons Mae and Mona learned: that being Queen doesn’t mean having to do everything alone.
Creatures of Light—the eponymous third and final book in Emily B. Martin’s series—is a novel filled with adventure, betrayal, and a queen’s lifelong struggle to love and trust herself.
Rating: 4.5/5 Penguins
Quick Reasons: the final perspective sheds light on events that started way back in book 1; I felt like Gemma's POV was a bit stiff/formal; there were some smaller emotional moments that really helped to "shape" her for me; once again, Emily B. Martin yanked the rug out from under me; awesome conclusion to a thrilling adventure
Huge thanks, once again, to Emily B. Martin and Harper Voyager Impulse for shooting a free digital galley of this title my way in exchange for an honest review! As always, this in no way altered my read of or opinions on this book.
"We'll pretend we're having an affair," she replied.
"That's not funny."
"Oh, sure it is. Think of the look on Mona's face."
"Think of the look on Valien's," he admonished. "What would he say?"
"I'd say get on with it, or take it somewhere else," mumbled a groggy voice from under the trees, making Colm jump again. "Leastwise, let a man get as decent a sleep as he can in below-freezing temperatures."
And having completed this series, let me just say: it is so, SO obvious that Emily B. Martin knew where she wanted things to go from probably the very first page. There is a plot twist lurking in this last installment that I hadn't even imagined might happen. The build-up to this is subtle, quiet enough to pass by even the most observant readers. It was masterfully done, and I applaud Emily B. Martin on achieving it--and making it seem so very seamless!
I did feel as if Gemma is the more stiff/formal character of all of them. I'm not sure why, but I didn't connect with her nearly as well--perhaps this is due to the way she carries herself throughout the series, or the fact that she always seems to be holding everything within herself. Don't get me wrong here, Penguins--there is ANOTHER character, or several, who tend to hold themselves in check...but something about Gemma on the page felt a bit more distanced. There were a few smaller, emotionally-driven moments, however, that REALLY helped to "shape" her as a character for me. These were the moments I caught a tiny glimpse past her surface--and found a woman made of steel and barbed wire. Seriously, I adore the way that Emily B. Martin wrote her characters for this series--they are all so very vibrantly different, and SO well-rounded!
I closed my eyes, the cold stone biting through my cloak.
"I wonder," I said, "if there is no such thing as bravery--if it's just fear coming from a different direction."
"You were brave to come here."
"No, I was just afraid. Like you. And I'm still afraid." I rubbed my eyes. "I've always been afraid."
He curled his fingers around the metal bars. "But...the thing is, at least you moved forward anyway. I don't think bravery is the absence of fear. Bravery is being afraid and taking action anyway."
This was a fantastic closure to a thrilling, heart-pounding adventure! I am so, so honored to have gotten the chance to read the series back-to-back; despite not usually binge-reading an entire series all at once, I dove into each installment with breathless anticipation, excited to see what came next! I really did adore that each book follows a different person, and is from an entirely different perspective--this helped to fully mold the story, and keep the journey from feeling "stale" during quieter moments. Emily B. Martin wove a masterpiece with these novels--I definitely recommend them to lovers of fantasy, strong-willed women, and mounting political tensions. There's an execution bell tolling, Penguins; will YOUR head be on the chopping block?
November 4, 2019
Do you like nature? Do you like adventure? Do you like it when the author rips your heart out? If your answer to these questions is yes, please PLEASE give this series a try. Please. I'm begging you. I don't have anyone to talk to about these feelings.
April 1, 2021
I'm curious as to how GR displays reviews of different editions... guess I'll find out!
For some reason, I... completely forgot the timing of the third act twist and once again missed what I should've been looking for in my reread of Ashes to Fire lol; I'll thumb through that again later today... but because it's fresh thanks to reread, there's bits that are like, "Oh, right. That's what the concern was over."
Gemma remains my fave, a scholar through and through. Primary sources are important, y'all, and using multiple sources to verify is good!!!
original review (as seen here)
The point of view protagonist in the third and final installment of Emily B. Martin's Woodwalker series is a scientist, and I couldn't love her more. After the actions at the end of Ashes to Fire, Queen Gemma finds herself arrested by her own people. A familiar stranger breaks her out, and a tantalizing discovery could change the religion and politics of Alcoro forever.
I honestly thought the first arc would be the overarching book so as our characters approached McGuffin 1, I looked at my page progress and thought, "That can't be, we're only a third of the way here... what's going on". Geopolitics! With a third act twist [again?] that made sense in hindsight but ALSO didn't go the way I thought it might? As far as series viewpoint characters, each of the women are strongly influenced by their background- Mae by her, uh, woodwalker skills, Mona by being a politician at birth, and Gemma- always a scholar, never stops being a scholar. The importance of primary sources drives the plot.
For some reason, I... completely forgot the timing of the third act twist and once again missed what I should've been looking for in my reread of Ashes to Fire lol; I'll thumb through that again later today... but because it's fresh thanks to reread, there's bits that are like, "Oh, right. That's what the concern was over."
Gemma remains my fave, a scholar through and through. Primary sources are important, y'all, and using multiple sources to verify is good!!!
original review (as seen here)
The point of view protagonist in the third and final installment of Emily B. Martin's Woodwalker series is a scientist, and I couldn't love her more. After the actions at the end of Ashes to Fire, Queen Gemma finds herself arrested by her own people. A familiar stranger breaks her out, and a tantalizing discovery could change the religion and politics of Alcoro forever.
I honestly thought the first arc would be the overarching book so as our characters approached McGuffin 1, I looked at my page progress and thought, "That can't be, we're only a third of the way here... what's going on". Geopolitics! With a third act twist [again?] that made sense in hindsight but ALSO didn't go the way I thought it might? As far as series viewpoint characters, each of the women are strongly influenced by their background- Mae by her, uh, woodwalker skills, Mona by being a politician at birth, and Gemma- always a scholar, never stops being a scholar. The importance of primary sources drives the plot.
August 12, 2020
I love this book. I love this trilogy. Good job, Harper Collins, for putting Woodwalker in the Fantasy Quest mystery box!
The world building is just incredible and in this last book expanded so well. We got to know more about the mysterious Prophecy and how certain people manipulate it for political gain. I loved the mix of science as well and applying a scholarly mind to find out the truth about it.
It was also great to see how Gemma and Celeno were working through their marriage after the events in Ashes to Fire. Learning about their life and relationship before their troubles really broke my heart.
There was a twist I did not see coming and I loved how it connected all three books. So well done!
I loved the friendship between the three Queens.
Ellamae had such wise words. I love her. I bookmarked so many of her quotes. And she is funny. Her sense of humor, and Rou's, were a perfect balance with the more serious stuff. I'm more like Gemma but want to be more like Ellamae.
Creatures of Light is a thick paperback, but an addictive page turner. It wrapped up the trilogy well and got me hooked to read more from this world. I already started Sunshield. Same universe but with new characters in a new setting.
5 out of 5 Petroglyphs.
The world building is just incredible and in this last book expanded so well. We got to know more about the mysterious Prophecy and how certain people manipulate it for political gain. I loved the mix of science as well and applying a scholarly mind to find out the truth about it.
It was also great to see how Gemma and Celeno were working through their marriage after the events in Ashes to Fire. Learning about their life and relationship before their troubles really broke my heart.
There was a twist I did not see coming and I loved how it connected all three books. So well done!
I loved the friendship between the three Queens.
Ellamae had such wise words. I love her. I bookmarked so many of her quotes. And she is funny. Her sense of humor, and Rou's, were a perfect balance with the more serious stuff. I'm more like Gemma but want to be more like Ellamae.
Creatures of Light is a thick paperback, but an addictive page turner. It wrapped up the trilogy well and got me hooked to read more from this world. I already started Sunshield. Same universe but with new characters in a new setting.
5 out of 5 Petroglyphs.
December 4, 2019
Sometimes you don't need a Queen to save a kingdom, you need a scientist. Luckily Gemma is both!
I enjoyed this book so much. I particularly loved the main character. Gemma is first and foremost a scientist. The main character in a fantasy book is rarely a scholar and I have to admit that the writer honestly captured the spirit of a researcher. Gemma is constantly thinking and putting information together. I also found the pure love she held for all insects immensey endearing, she is an entomologist.Gemma was a very realistic character with fears and flaws.
This book also looked closely at what expectations and a crown can do to a person. Throughout the course of the book you can clearly see how Celeno, the king and Gemma's husband, is slowly broken down. He loses his health, his love for science and everything that fundamentally made him the man who Gemma loves.
Emily B. Martin's writing style is, as always, beautiful and easy to read. She has never failed to capture my attention.
Creatures of Light was a beautiful conclusion to a wonderful series.I enjoyed reading this series immensely. All in all this is a feel good and fun series.
I enjoyed this book so much. I particularly loved the main character. Gemma is first and foremost a scientist. The main character in a fantasy book is rarely a scholar and I have to admit that the writer honestly captured the spirit of a researcher. Gemma is constantly thinking and putting information together. I also found the pure love she held for all insects immensey endearing, she is an entomologist.Gemma was a very realistic character with fears and flaws.
This book also looked closely at what expectations and a crown can do to a person. Throughout the course of the book you can clearly see how Celeno, the king and Gemma's husband, is slowly broken down. He loses his health, his love for science and everything that fundamentally made him the man who Gemma loves.
Emily B. Martin's writing style is, as always, beautiful and easy to read. She has never failed to capture my attention.
Creatures of Light was a beautiful conclusion to a wonderful series.I enjoyed reading this series immensely. All in all this is a feel good and fun series.
January 30, 2021
Much of this was very good. I loved the intersection of Science, power, and religion. I continue to appreciate the ways she handles the different religions and their diety. Personally, I wish she hadn't made such a connection throughout the book with Gemma and Colm. The fact that Gemma HAD a good marriage, I felt she ought to have developed the concepts more about how outsiders can't always understand the way relationships work, and what we are willing to sacrifice. People can exchange intellectual conversations without crossing the line of emotional infidelity. Also, I don't feel that the author explains the comments Gemma makes in Ashes about not being "physically harmed by her husband". Of anything, she illustrates the opposite, so why would she have Gemma insinuate in the earlier book that she was mentally/emotionally/socially abused by her husband?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2021
I'm so glad to have Sunshield and Floodpath build off of these stories, because I don't want them to be done.
This one built a little slower than the first two, simply because we were getting the Alcoran narrative that wasn't as interwoven with the Silvern and Lumeni ones.
The shining points of this whole series are the characters. They are all so human and believable. Their mistakes and weaknesses aren't shrouded, but faced head-on. And they're strengths are seen best through how they interact with each other.
I'm grateful for Celeno and all he represented for being more than his circumstances and finding points of light in the darkness, not only the darkness of war, but of mental health and addiction. And those who loved him and those who saw the humanity in him and treated him as such. I hate that his redemption came so late, but it was heartbreakingly real and raw.
This one built a little slower than the first two, simply because we were getting the Alcoran narrative that wasn't as interwoven with the Silvern and Lumeni ones.
The shining points of this whole series are the characters. They are all so human and believable. Their mistakes and weaknesses aren't shrouded, but faced head-on. And they're strengths are seen best through how they interact with each other.
I'm grateful for Celeno and all he represented for being more than his circumstances and finding points of light in the darkness, not only the darkness of war, but of mental health and addiction. And those who loved him and those who saw the humanity in him and treated him as such. I hate that his redemption came so late, but it was heartbreakingly real and raw.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2022
While I enjoyed this book I didn’t relate to Gemma near as much as I did to May and Mona in the first two books.
It was nice to see a main character that is insecure about herself both capability wise and physically and to see how she overcomes that. As well a how she handles her fear of claustrophobia.
The scientific and biological aspect of the character and author were well presented. And as someone who is a biologist, these spacers of the story resonated significantly with me.
I did have an issues with the plot twists of what Gemma didn’t say. They tied too closely to what was going on to realistically have come to fruition at the last moment.
I did like the budding romance between Colm and Gemma at the end. I think Celano and Gemma could’ve been great once, but things had changed so it was nice to see she wasn’t holding onto a ghost.
It was nice to see a main character that is insecure about herself both capability wise and physically and to see how she overcomes that. As well a how she handles her fear of claustrophobia.
The scientific and biological aspect of the character and author were well presented. And as someone who is a biologist, these spacers of the story resonated significantly with me.
I did have an issues with the plot twists of what Gemma didn’t say. They tied too closely to what was going on to realistically have come to fruition at the last moment.
I did like the budding romance between Colm and Gemma at the end. I think Celano and Gemma could’ve been great once, but things had changed so it was nice to see she wasn’t holding onto a ghost.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2018
Love triangles are among my least favorite tropes, especially when the author has previously sailed past a prime opportunity with a wink and a nod and allowed characters to be friends. Even here, it could have been ignored with a little judicious "la la la nothing to see here" from the reader except that this plot thread and a couple of more interesting ones were gathered together and sliced off. It was very disappointing after a series with a premise of "no easy answers, actions have far reaching consequences--even well-intentioned acts can have disastrous results, etc.
Overall, a solid and interesting trilogy but the last book is merely satisfactory not umami.
Overall, a solid and interesting trilogy but the last book is merely satisfactory not umami.
August 5, 2018
What an amazing end to an awesome series!! This yet another good book in the series as it focuses on the viewpoint of Queen Gemma in the aftermath of Ashes to Fire. Discovering her as a person and her situation is interesting as she tries so hard to reconcile science, religion, and stop a war from razing all the lands that have been explored. It helps explore more of the world in an interesting light and a different view point even as the reader finds familiar faces along the way. Would definitely recommend it!
September 8, 2018
This is the final installment of the trilogy. Once again, we have a new point of view, that of Queen Gemma. And once again, Ms. Martin does a wonderful job of describing the world of her characters. In all three volumes, it is no exaggeration to say the settings are important (and well developed) characters. There are some nifty twists and turns in this big finale, and as in the first two books, this one is got plenty of adventure, danger, and a dash of romance. It's a great and satisfying finish to a very entertaining trilogy, one that's well worth your time.
March 12, 2018
excellent conclusion
This is a fitting end to a great trilogy. This follows the Acorean queen as she attempts to right the wrongs of the warfare her people have promulgated. Strong characters , well paved action and good resolution. You can't read this as a stand alone book though. You need the prior installments to have a sense of the plot
This is a fitting end to a great trilogy. This follows the Acorean queen as she attempts to right the wrongs of the warfare her people have promulgated. Strong characters , well paved action and good resolution. You can't read this as a stand alone book though. You need the prior installments to have a sense of the plot
March 7, 2021
A good end to the trilogy. It's nice to have a book with a quiet heroine who cries easily yet has her own fierce strength. The relationship between her and Celeno is beautifully painful. The story's a bit convoluted and rather too long, but it's always nice to spend time in this world with these characters.
February 4, 2018
Loved it.
Although not a fantasy in the sense of magic, elves, etc., it is a strong story. The character development is just right. They seem realistic, with goodness as well as flaws. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Although not a fantasy in the sense of magic, elves, etc., it is a strong story. The character development is just right. They seem realistic, with goodness as well as flaws. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
February 4, 2018
Emily Martin has such a talent for drawing you into the world of the Woodwalker series. All three in the trilogy are good, but I think the final installment might be my favorite. The three books are all so good, I highly recommend reading them!
April 20, 2018
Left me in awe and adoration
Such a beautiful series. I'll be recommending this to everyone I can. Thank you for giving us strong women of every caliber to look up to. This has been a fantastic journey!
Such a beautiful series. I'll be recommending this to everyone I can. Thank you for giving us strong women of every caliber to look up to. This has been a fantastic journey!
June 11, 2018
Great characters and adventure
All three of these books have been enjoyable. Unique storytelling yet characters have familiar strengths and weaknesses that we all know. Loved the strong female characters. Loved it and I want more.
All three of these books have been enjoyable. Unique storytelling yet characters have familiar strengths and weaknesses that we all know. Loved the strong female characters. Loved it and I want more.
January 12, 2019
Really enjoyed this! The attention to the natural world is simply amazing, and the plot was just as unpredictable and engaging as those of the previous two installments. Looking forward to whatever series comes next!
September 29, 2019
Some interesting characters
I loved Ellemae and that sustained me throughout the trilogy. Mona and her brothers never grew on me. The ending isn’t a cliffhanger but it doesn’t tie up all the stories neatly. I was left looking for the next book.
I loved Ellemae and that sustained me throughout the trilogy. Mona and her brothers never grew on me. The ending isn’t a cliffhanger but it doesn’t tie up all the stories neatly. I was left looking for the next book.
February 6, 2021
I absolutely love how Emily B. Martin created entire cultures in the Creatures of Light series. I love how each nation is different, it makes you feel like you are apart of the world. This is genuinely one of the best YA series I’ve read in a while.
December 9, 2021
Best of the series
Each book in the series connects characters from different lands and their interconnected world that worships light. The main character in this book is Gemma, Queen of Alcoro, the country that has been the aggressor in past wars. I love the author’s use of natural phenomenon like bioluminescence to the light culture. Great characters, fun adventure, wonderful plot twists.
Each book in the series connects characters from different lands and their interconnected world that worships light. The main character in this book is Gemma, Queen of Alcoro, the country that has been the aggressor in past wars. I love the author’s use of natural phenomenon like bioluminescence to the light culture. Great characters, fun adventure, wonderful plot twists.
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