I really liked the way this wrapped up the ending to the trilogy. It was tense, a bit unexpected but best of all, it was snappy and not bloated.
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Grimbolina rated The Stolen Heir: 5 stars
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black (The Stolen Heir Duology)
Grimbolina reviewed The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black (The Folk Of The Air, #3)
Grimbolina reviewed Lords of Uncreation by Adrian Tchaikovsky (The Final Architecture, #3)
A fitting end
5 stars
Expertly wraps up the series with a satisfying ending. The baddies are suitably explained and our plucky band of heroes as heroic as they need to be.
I did find the multiple POV in the final showdown to be a distraction, something that didn't bother me at all in the rest of the series. But I really liked how all of the characters polt lines were resolved, very satisfying.
The whole trilogy was great with adventure, intrigue and imagination to spare.
Grimbolina started reading Lords of Uncreation by Adrian Tchaikovsky (The Final Architecture, #3)
Lords of Uncreation by Adrian Tchaikovsky (The Final Architecture, #3)
He's found a way to end their war, but will humanity survive to see it?
Idris Telemmier has uncovered a …
Grimbolina reviewed Psalms for the End of the World by Cole Haddon
Grimbolina reviewed Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree (Legends & Lattes, #1)
Gorgeous heartwarming story
5 stars
I loved this gentle heartwarming story of a badass mercenary orc hanging up her sword and opening a coffee shop. There's plenty of great drama and characters and it's wonderfully written.
There's no big adventures or fighting or conspiracy but I love it for what it delivers. Similar vibe to The Goblin Emperor.
Coming of age anti-colonism fantasy
4 stars
The story follows a Chinese boy pulled from his home and trained in the magic of translation to power silver ingots. As he matures, he questions his role in supporting the colonism that wrenched him from his home land.
It's well written, interesting and thought provoking read. It's not an escapist fantasy, and parts of it go into the day-to-day life of a scholar a bit too much for my taste. I enjoyed it but wouldn't recommend if you like your fantasy full of daring exploits and wizardly magic.
Grimbolina finished reading Eyes of the Void (The Final Architecture, #2) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Fun and exciting
5 stars
A great read. It's not big on the science but the plot and characters are fantastic. The action scenes are well handled. There are some times the pacing seems a bit slow and people just sit around waiting for the next event to occur, but besides that thoroughly enjoyed.
Grimbolina reviewed The favour by Nicci French
Creepy and compelling
4 stars
A woman gets tangled up in a murder and with the suspect's lives. The first Nicci French book where the police aren't incompetent. Very well written, creepy and compelling writing.
Grimbolina reviewed The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman (The Book of Dust)
Fabulous continuation of alternative earth adventure
5 stars
Beautifully and compelling written adventure with so many highs and lows, daring escapes and ripping yarns. The magisterium sub-plot is a bit dull and there's a bit of hand waving to make the plot keep moving, but still very excellent.
Grimbolina reviewed More Better Deals by Joe R. Lansdale
Grimbolina wants to read The Beginning Place by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Beginning Place by Ursula K. Le Guin
Fleeing from the monotony of his life, Hugh Rogers finds his way to "the beginning place"—a gateway to Tembreabrezi, an …