I was really disappointed in this trilogy ending - the first book set up a complex world, with many problems, and a character flawed and plucky and likable enough to follow. The second book didn't do a good enough job of juggling the complex plot developments. By the time I was halfway through the third book, the plot developments were mechanical and clunky. A more interesting reveal and climax would have suited me better. This series had a lot of potential, but it sort of washed out by the end. I didn't like book one and I didn't like book two much either. The Magisters are fascinating and I very much like the whole idea that magic costs life essence. But liking the world wasn't enough for me to enjoy the story. There were so little likable characters for me. I didn't care much about what would happen to most of them and that took away a lot of reading pleasure. Only halfway through book two started things to get really exciting and at the end I really was curious how things would continue.It took me quite long to pick up book three, but when I finally did, it was surprisingly hard to put down. Colivar had been the most interesting character since the beginning. I feel he changed a lot in this book, he may become less mysterious here, but perhaps even more interesting. I also found myself liking Kamala (how did that happen? I couldn't stand her at first). Not Gwynofar or Salvator or Siderea.. well, maybe a little. In this book I didn't have the "ugh, not another chapter about Gwynofar"-feeling. No, the story grabbed me, it was exciting, I was very eager to continue reading and now I feel a little sad that it's over. In short; this book was amazing and it's really a shame that it took me so long to get into the series as a whole. Perhaps I can appreciate it better when I read it a second time.
What do You think about Legacy Of Kings (2011)?
such a good series!!! sorry to see it's ended.
—Linoy869
