Reviewed by Claire Stuckey
We meet the fugitives starving and exhausted struggling to continue
their journey in this final book of the trilogy. Finding shelter in a derelict
church they choose to trust Father Achille who offers them food and a place for
them to hide. Who should they trust? All the group, including Lou, will face
more terrible situations as they work to destroy her mother Morgane and her
followers.
Reid finds it difficult to respond to Lou. His feelings are correct as
we learn that her body has been infiltrated and her soul is losing the battle
to retain memory. When Célie suddenly arrives, she brings another dynamic to
the group. Coco and Beau are forced to acknowledge their passion for each other
during one of the many challenges the group are forced to undertake during
their difficult journey. All the group struggle with their memories of the
cruel treatment they have endured and that of their loved ones. Driven by
revenge, and survival, they continue to support each other emotionally and
physically using every ounce of strength, wit, and magic power they can muster
putting themselves at risk to achieve the final goal.
This epic fantasy novel with strong female characters is narrated by the
principal characters in alternate chapters. There are many twists and turns as
characters develop and change with magic and mayhem provided in every chapter
as they journey to defeat the cruel Morgane. Driven by love, hope and fear the
characters face monumental challenges.
There are very detailed settings and descriptions of everything
including clothes to gruesome death scenes. At 612 pages this is not an easy or
quick read. You do need to read the previous two books to get to know
the characters, their past, and their childhood before you can relate to them
and their objectives. This novel is entertaining and would be recommended for those
who enjoy this popular genre. For ages 15 years plus.
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