I really enjoyed the first two books in this series and so when I was given the option to review the third and final installment, I jumped on it!
Thanks to the author as well as Orbit for the review copy!
Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance – and Lin is dangerously short of allies.
As her own governors plot treason, the Shardless Few renew hostilities. Worse still, Lin discovers her old nemesis Nisong has joined forces with the rogue Alanga, Ragan. Both seek her death.
Yet hopes lies in history. Legend tells of seven mythic swords, forged in centuries past. If Lin can find them before her enemies, she may yet be able to turn the tide.
If she fails, the Sukai dynasty – and the entire empire – will fall.
The Bone Shard War is the third and final installment in the Drowning Empire series and continues the story of Lin, Jovis and Mephi et al. There are considerable shenanigans going on at this point, so I won’t get into detail and spoil it for anyone.
I really enjoyed the way that the story unfolded. There was all kinds of new information about the ossalen and what they are and how they relate to people having magical powers, and the world itself.
Just like the two previous volumes this volume was really really hard to put down. I ended up reading it in just a couple of days, even despite everything that was going on in my life. That says a lot, believe it or not! I’m definitely going to read more of Andrea Stewart’s work in the future because I really enjoyed this series. More more more please!
I thought it was very, very well put together, well-written and unique. Easily 4.5 stars!
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