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King's Wrath (2010)

by Fiona McIntosh(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0061582700 (ISBN13: 9780061582707)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Harper Voyager

series

Valisar Trilogy

review 1: Completely unbelievable an ending. Everything builds up then falls in patters, returning to solid ground. Without missing of course, Fiona Mcintosh's notable traits of almost-seeming worthless deaths. Moreover, the incredible bounds of magic that interplay, though striking and awe-inspiring, lead to the pointlessness of the magic existing in the first place. I really dislike the mish-mash excuse they often place in fantasy stories. Where everything is because of a 'god' or 'goddess' decree. It's played upon too much in this book. For goodness sakes, by the end of it all I was pretty much just screaming for the Valisar bloodline to end. We don't need more of the utter Valisar Legacy nonsense. Land can be ruled with the absence of magic. PLEASE. The damn goddess (mentioned i... moren the epilogue) is just plain lazy- wrecking havoc where she can't be bothered to control. If this is the best ending I can get from Fiona Mcintosh's writing, I doubt I'll try reading any more of her trilogies -- as much as I enjoyed the Quickening. I would have honestly liked to give this novel 4 stars but the last few chapters drained a star out. The endings of both the trilogies I've read of Fiona Mcintosh's are incredibly vague. However, I have to admit that the last few chapters of this trilogy, or climax so to speak is a lot better than that of 'the Quickening'. I still recall cringing when I was forced to understand balance in the world was restored through a 'Bridge of Souls'. Yes, I somehow am still able to remember the title of the last installment of the trilogy because, plainly put, it was unfathomable and too incredible a way for a story to end. Among the things I'm most frustrated about in this novel: 1) Leo's character development. He turns into a tormented fellow. Made me really miss his cute, lively, perceptive 13 year-old self in 'the Royal Exile'. I wanted to cry for him, Lily and Gavriel. 2) Corbel just HAD to die didn't he. His death made me dislike Genevieve's character even more.3) The stupid 'true love at first sight' between Genevieve and the old man Kilt Faris. It happened way too quickly. No wonder Corbel wanted to die. He's been with her for 20 years! And Kilt Faris, within just a few hours wins her heart. WTH. This is why by the end of the whole trilogy, readers will pity every single character except Genevieve. 4) So Piven becomes this amazing youth, that... what? Turns into a mindless child again? Oh, great! Back to square one.
review 2: I absolutely LOVE this book, its ups and downs, its twist and turns, the whole lot! absolutely amazing!!! half way through the second book, i was sort of lost, didn know whether i'd like where the book was heading, but half way through this book, i couldnt stop myself! Love the De Vis brothers for their loyalty and sense of duty, love the outlaws and the barbarians... I thought the book ended on a good note, although it was extrememly sad for Gav, but i liked it. It was touching and emotional...overall, 4.5 stars! less

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