AN ANCIENT PROPHECY. MYSTICAL ARMOUR. ONE GIRL.Poor and blind in one eye, 14-year-old Freya is an unlikely heroine. But she has outwitted the evil Master twice already. Now training to become an Adelphi, her courage and resilience are tested to the limit as she navigates the consequences of her choices. CAN SHE SECURE ALL THE PIECES OF THE ARMOUR in time to rescue her family and everyone else trapped in the Golden City?Book Three in the Realm This final book in the trilogy, Golden City, brings Freya’s epic journey to a satisfying conclusion while leaving room for more adventures in SR Manssen’s world of myth and magic. Freya is an inspiring protagonist, using intelligence instead of violence to deal with seemingly insurmountable events in her young life. A thoroughly enjoyable read for young adults, and those of us who never grew up. - P Mejia
I absolutely loved this book (and the first two in the series). It was the perfect balance of adventure, mystery, moving and fun elements. This series was such a fun read and I managed to get through all three books in only a week (that's how addictive they were). I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun fantasy, adventure series.
This is a spiritual allegory of how we can become trapped by the enticements of our flesh, from the boastful pride of life to gluttony to anger. While the characters are endearing, the realm of Medar and Tyrelia clearly portrayed, what I liked best was the message.
As Freya tells her brother Jack, “Our mistakes don’t define us. It’s the choices we make going forward that define us. Better choices. That’s one lesson I’ve learned the hard way.”
This is the third book in the series, with a cheerful ending. The losses of loved ones through bad choices, brutality and selfishness temper the happiness with the reality that our choices have consequences that can be permanent and devastating.
I like this series and recommend it as an allegory worth reading. I only gave it three stars because it isn’t gripping. However, it is a meaningful read.