![]() ![]() ![]() The first three books were action-packed, clever and imaginative, and wickedly funny now, thanks to the fourth and final installment, the series finally gets heart, and with that, a true purpose. Just like the previous books, though, there is no shortage of action (especially following Ruler of the Realm my mind is still boggled from that experience!) but like I said before, the rite-of-passage theme gives some needed maturity to this enjoyable series. Older, previously dominant characters are put on the backburner, carried-over conflicts are tucked away, and therefore Henry, my sweet, sweet Henry, is given the chance to shine! As I was reading, I kept hearing that Mulan song "I'll Make a Man out of You" in my brain, and I thought that was pretty appropriate! This final story seemed more in line with the "hero's journey" motif that saps like me find so thrilling! The direction completely changes, and along with it, a sense of what is truly important. I couldn't agree more - and I absolutely adored it for those reasons! Another reviewer wrote that the final book in the Faerie Wars series takes on an entirely different tone, look, and feel than its predecessors. ![]()
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