Author: Michael J. Sullivan
Series: Legends of the First Empire #6
Genre: High Fantasy
Publisher: Riyria Enterprises, LLC
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Edition: 395 pages, Kindle Edition
Source: Library
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Synopsis:
A DOOR OPENS. AN ARMY OF DRAGONS ADVANCES. AND THE FATE OF THE LIVING RESTS WITH THE DEAD.
After obtaining the secret to creating dragons, the leader of the Fhrey has turned the tide of war once more—but gaining the advantage has come at a terrible price. While Imaly plots to overthrow the fane for transgressions against his people, a mystic and a Keeper are the only hope for the Rhunes. Time is short, and the future of both races hangs in the balance. In this exciting conclusion to the Legends of the First Empire series, the Great War finally comes to a climactic end, and with it dawns a new era—The Age of Empyre.
From Michael J. Sullivan, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author comes the concluding installment of his six-book epic fantasy. This series chronicles a pivotal point in Elan’s history when humans and those they once saw as gods warred until a new world order was born. Set three thousand years before the Riyria tales, Legends is a stand-alone fantasy series that is independent of the Riyria novels. But for those who do follow both series, Legends will unmask lies and reveal the truth about Elan’s history and the men and women who shaped what the world became.
After obtaining the secret to creating dragons, the leader of the Fhrey has turned the tide of war once more—but gaining the advantage has come at a terrible price. While Imaly plots to overthrow the fane for transgressions against his people, a mystic and a Keeper are the only hope for the Rhunes. Time is short, and the future of both races hangs in the balance. In this exciting conclusion to the Legends of the First Empire series, the Great War finally comes to a climactic end, and with it dawns a new era—The Age of Empyre.
From Michael J. Sullivan, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author comes the concluding installment of his six-book epic fantasy. This series chronicles a pivotal point in Elan’s history when humans and those they once saw as gods warred until a new world order was born. Set three thousand years before the Riyria tales, Legends is a stand-alone fantasy series that is independent of the Riyria novels. But for those who do follow both series, Legends will unmask lies and reveal the truth about Elan’s history and the men and women who shaped what the world became.
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This book was tense as hell. I had an idea who was going to win the war based on synopsis' of the other books in this world, and the existence of the Nolyn book. But the fate of many characters was up in the air for me. Brin is the underdog of this series. Where she started compared to where she ended up was very unexpected. I really hope that her role isn't over yet, I just feel like it would be really underwhelming if things with her ended there.
The main plot lines with the Fhrey and Suri were far less interesting than I preferred them being. The betrayal was expected, though I don't think that was supposed to be a surprise. I think I would have liked more nuance with some of the Fhrey characters.
I would have liked more of Suri in this book, she felt like she was supposed to be a main character as well. Also, thinking back on it the way she exits this series was underwhelming, she just leaves, and it felt like there were some questions unanswered.
A lot of this book felt rushed, and lot feels unanswered. But maybe those questions are answered in the other series', and I'd feel different about this book if I read them in publication order.
Either way, I 100% recommend this series to fantasy lovers.
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