The Ending Fire
ISBN: 9780008450502
Description
The Wardens’ Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for Anoor. Across the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond’s role as major general sees him training their soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be the hardest battlefield. The Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor’s doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam set off on their last voyage – and few expect to return.
Reviewed on 28th September 2024
The final part of the trilogy sees us return to the Empire and our four leads as their journeys separate around the continents.
It’s a satisfactory conclusion, drawing all the strands together and tying them up neatly. But it also feels a bit too neat in places and a bit too straightforward. I was left wanting something more.
For me, only one of the plot lines felt like it had the magic of the first book, and that was the one I was least expecting.
I’m not really sure how to look back over this trilogy now, and whether I’ve enjoyed it as much end to end or wish it had grown in a slightly different direction to throw more intrigue in.
