In the final volume of Carson's trilogy, the 17-year-old sorcerer-queen will travel into the unknown realm of the enemy to win back her true love, save her country, and uncover the final secrets of her destiny. Elisa is a fugitive in her own country. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves in order to lure her to the gate of darkness. As she and her daring companions take one last quest into unknown enemy territory to save Hector, Elisa will face hardships she's never imagined. And she will discover secrets about herself and her world that could change the course of history. She must rise up as champion - a champion to those who have hated her most. Riveting, surprising, and achingly romantic, Rae Carson has spun a bold and powerful conclusion to her extraordinary trilogy.
I really enjoyed the way Carson split this book into parts based on the mission, or stage, in Elisa's journey. With each accomplishment, Elisa comes closer to fulfilling her destiny. It was an epic journey, and in the end, Elisa discovers her true self, as well as the power she always had.
"No," I say honestly. "My true power was never in my Godstone."
The swoon factor is up in this one, and my face ached from all the smiling I did.
"I am strong enough -- man enough -- to be subject to you."
Seriously, I love Hector.
What an amazing trip Carson took me. I cannot wait to read more of her work, because she does such a stupendous job building her world and creating her characters. Bravo, Rae Carson!
