Reviewed by Silvara on
I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The big twist I saw coming very early on. That didn't detract at all from the story though. Especially as I wasn't sure of the why or the how. We also finally get confirmation about why Conmael has been helping Blackthorn.
I loved the song/rhyme that's given in bits and pieces and then finally in full in the book. I usually skip over that sort of thing, but it really resonated and stuck in my head. I also liked the story of the Heartwood House, and how we got to see different versions of it, both good and bad.
I didn't care for Cara's father at all, he seemed way too cold and strict to have had a daughter as dreamy and connected to the forest as Cara was. I liked how the secrets were uncovered, and how they interlinked with each other, even when some didn't seem like they would fit.
A lot of things were tied up with this book, some major plot lines from the previous books, as well as the ones from this book. But there are enough loose threads that another book could easily fit in.
If you like a lot of mystery and twists with your fantasy, you should read this series.
This review was originally posted on Fantasy of the Silver Dragon
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 27 December, 2016: Finished reading
- 27 December, 2016: Reviewed