Reviews for The Wizardwar Bk. III : Counselors and Kings

The average rating for The Wizardwar Bk. III : Counselors and Kings based on 2 reviews is 2.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-10-14 00:00:00 Greg Heiges I'm excited to put another Forgotten Realms series behind me. I think I've said this in the past, but as I move into the triple digits with the number of FR novels I've read, the are becoming less and less exciting. I don't know if I have become more of a finicky reader or if the authors are not trying as hard, but I seem to struggle through these books now. At one time, it was my favorite place to escape to. I'm not giving up. I know they have an influx of new writers and I'm optimistic that there are new great stories to be told in this world! So, in this final installment we see Cunnigham quickly tying up some loose ends. This happens a lot at the end of these books....which can be disappointing, but I'm sure they have a page limit that they have to abide by. Anywho, I think these stories are really more character driven than plot driven. Its hard to tell a mystery when magic is involved, as all rules go out the window. I think the reader feels a little ripped off when there is no real way to figure out the mystery beforehand. I don't mean only to complain, and I feel like I have to at least mention that Cunnigham wrote one of my favorite series, but the overall story arch was underwhelming, the climax of this novel was nonexistent, and when the multiple antagonists get their come-uppins it is quick and unsatisfying. However, the characters are unique; even the baddies. Kiva is one of the best characters Cunningham has ever written (though similar to her other characters). It's really just a shame that the character diminishes throughout the novels from her primary roll in the first one. I also would've liked more insight into the history of Halurra.

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