Pegasus

by Robin McKinley

[laughingrachel]

I really liked this book. I enjoyed the world building and the characters, especially Ebon and the pegasi. However what really ruined this book for me is that it ends on a total and complete cliffhanger.

I have heard that this is supposed to be the first of a trilogy of books that is really supposed to be considered one book split into three parts, but why would you ever release the first part if the rest isn't finished (or at least close to being finished). Even more so when it's common knowledge that Robin McKinley is a very muse-driven writer who can only write when she's moved to so never sticks to publication dates.

I have read many McKinley books and loved them. I have occasionally been left wanting more in her books, but that is usually due to her fantastic worldbuilding - she always wraps up the main protagonists' stories at least. This, however, is just unacceptable to me. The entire book was a build to climax that never happens and who knows if we'll ever see the next books in this trilogy. If we do get those books then I would be extremely happy with this book. I have no problems with the story or the plot, just this totally unresolved cliffhanger ruined the whole book for me.

tl;dr
I would only recommend this book if the 2nd one has been published. Look for Ebon (Pegasus #2) before you ever buy this.