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Bloomsbury YA (2021), 416 pages
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Fantasy. Romance. Folklore. Young Adult Fiction. HTML:Kingdoms will clash. Choose your side. The incredible conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer's Cursebreaker series. Face your fears, fight the battle. Emberfall is crumbling fast, torn between those who believe Rhen is the rightful prince and those who are eager to begin a new era under Grey, the true heir. Grey has agreed to wait two months before attacking Emberfall, and in that time, Rhen has turned away from everyone�??even Harper, as she desperately tries to help him find a path to peace. Fight the battle, save the kingdom. Meanwhile, Lia Mara struggles to rule Syhl Shallow with a gentler hand than her mother. But after enjoying decades of peace once magic was driven out of their lands, some of her subjects are angry Lia Mara has an enchanted prince and a magical scraver by her side. As Grey's deadline draws nearer, Lia Mara questions if she can be the queen her country needs. As the two kingdoms come closer to conflict, loyalties are tested, love is threatened, and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all, in this stunning conclusion to bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer's Cursebreaker seri… (more)
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LibraryThing member JRlibrary
Definitely contains spoilers
I enjoyed this third book in the series but hope that the series is over. Sometimes series are carried on when they need to end and I fear, based on a few things that seem deliberately planted, such as the factions rising against magic, that this series is going to get
I feel like there’s going to be another book. Hopefully it will be the start of a new series not just a continuation of this one.
I enjoyed this third book in the series but hope that the series is over. Sometimes series are carried on when they need to end and I fear, based on a few things that seem deliberately planted, such as the factions rising against magic, that this series is going to get
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drawn out. I loved this book the least of all three, mostly because it seemed so short and I wanted more to happen. I felt like Zo should have died.,it seemed too phoney that she escaped with her life. There should have been a bigger deal once Lilith was killed, and I definitely want to know more about the second scraver. I feel like there’s going to be another book. Hopefully it will be the start of a new series not just a continuation of this one.
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LibraryThing member Lulu0917
Ah, the suspense in this book....
The whole time I was reading this book, I just wanted to get to the ending to see how everything plays out, but now, after I've finished, I'm so sad that there's nothing more after. It has been a wonderful journey with Rhen, Harper, Grey, and Lia Mara, and so I
The whole time I was reading this book, I just wanted to get to the ending to see how everything plays out, but now, after I've finished, I'm so sad that there's nothing more after. It has been a wonderful journey with Rhen, Harper, Grey, and Lia Mara, and so I
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thank you, Brigid Kemmerer, for writing such a wonderful story and sharing it with us. The Cursebreakers trilogy will always have a special place reserved in my heart! Show Less
LibraryThing member Herenya
If this is meant a conclusion to A Curse So Dark and Lonely and A Heart So Fierce and Broken, as the blurb claims, I thought the ending was a bit too anticlimactic, with a few too many loose ends, to be really satisfying.
But I’d prefer a muted ending over something more dramatic and devastating
All of the protagonists have to deal with conflict in relationships: Lia Mara and her sister disagree about politics; Grey doesn’t have the trust or respect of the soldiers he now commands; Rhen and Grey are at odds with each other; Harper and Rhen are hurt and angry over choices the other has made. I loved the times when they each navigate these conflicts by acting fairly and communicating honestly, when doing so is often difficult and complicated. It’s realistic and it’s satisfying.
And I particularly liked how Harper and Rhen talk about their mistakes and misunderstandings -- I actually think that’s a stronger foundation for a relationship than if they just never made any mistakes to begin with. It’s a relationship dynamic I’d like to see explored more in fiction.
“I … I don’t know how to say this.”
“No lies between us.”
“Right.” I smooth my hands against the silk of the dressing gown, feeling it slide along my knees. “I’m realizing that I got so caught up in the poor choices you made I forgot that you knew how to make good ones.”
His eyebrows raise, but he thinks before he speaks, which is probably something I should have done.
“As did I,” he says. “With you.”
But I’d prefer a muted ending over something more dramatic and devastating
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-- and when I reached the end I was feeling positive about the story, because I’d really enjoyed the characters’ interactions. All of the protagonists have to deal with conflict in relationships: Lia Mara and her sister disagree about politics; Grey doesn’t have the trust or respect of the soldiers he now commands; Rhen and Grey are at odds with each other; Harper and Rhen are hurt and angry over choices the other has made. I loved the times when they each navigate these conflicts by acting fairly and communicating honestly, when doing so is often difficult and complicated. It’s realistic and it’s satisfying.
And I particularly liked how Harper and Rhen talk about their mistakes and misunderstandings -- I actually think that’s a stronger foundation for a relationship than if they just never made any mistakes to begin with. It’s a relationship dynamic I’d like to see explored more in fiction.
“I … I don’t know how to say this.”
“No lies between us.”
“Right.” I smooth my hands against the silk of the dressing gown, feeling it slide along my knees. “I’m realizing that I got so caught up in the poor choices you made I forgot that you knew how to make good ones.”
His eyebrows raise, but he thinks before he speaks, which is probably something I should have done.
“As did I,” he says. “With you.”
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LibraryThing member acargile
Even though it's called The Cursebreaker Series, I assume it's a trilogy, making this novel the final one. Yes, one could write more novels--there are paths to explore.
Lia Mara's actions at the end of book two make her responsible for everything that happens in book three. I won't say much because
I enjoyed the ending. It was sad in some way, but realistic in that being born into something doesn't make you perfect for a job. It's who you are as a person. Each character follows his/her strengths to make the countries stronger as they acknowledge what each is truly gifted. I enjoyed all three books and found them nicely distracting.
Lia Mara's actions at the end of book two make her responsible for everything that happens in book three. I won't say much because
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I dislike spoilers. Needless to say, Grey and Lia Mara will have to find a way to make peace with Rhen. Only Rhen knows the truth about the end of book one. It's not just Emberfall that needs saving. I enjoyed the ending. It was sad in some way, but realistic in that being born into something doesn't make you perfect for a job. It's who you are as a person. Each character follows his/her strengths to make the countries stronger as they acknowledge what each is truly gifted. I enjoyed all three books and found them nicely distracting.
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LibraryThing member thinktink93
"As always, I have so many hopes and so many plans and so many wishes, but the results always depend on fate.
And fate seems to hate me so very much."
After coming to terms with the plot of the second book and why my babies Rhen and Harper were put into an impossible situation, I really liked this
Things I loved: The angst, soft scenes between Rhen and Harper, the ANGST. All of it. (And I guess Lia Mara and Grey are pretty cool too.)
Also: I'm glad everyone could agree the Lilith was the true villain.
I'm excited there is going to be a spin-off series for the Cursebreakers series because I would honestly read anything about Emberfall and all the characters, only so I don't have to say good-bye to them.
And fate seems to hate me so very much."
After coming to terms with the plot of the second book and why my babies Rhen and Harper were put into an impossible situation, I really liked this
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book.Things I loved: The angst, soft scenes between Rhen and Harper, the ANGST. All of it. (And I guess Lia Mara and Grey are pretty cool too.)
Also: I'm glad everyone could agree the Lilith was the true villain.
I'm excited there is going to be a spin-off series for the Cursebreakers series because I would honestly read anything about Emberfall and all the characters, only so I don't have to say good-bye to them.
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LibraryThing member Headinherbooks_27
Great ending of this series!
LibraryThing member N.W.Moors
This was a satisfactory ending for Rhen and Grey, especially after the events in the second book. It wasn't exactly what I expected but that's fine. It still worked. I really loved the first book and I almost wish the author had concluded the story there, but this is still an okay series.
LibraryThing member Kiaya40
Thanks to Bloomsbury and NetGalley for letting me check out this excerpt. Since it was only 4 chapters, it's hard to give much of a review on it, but from what I read, I want to read more and I can't wait to get and read the rest of this book when it comes out.
I can already tell from this sampler
I'm annoyed that a certain villain is still in the story and wish they would just leave and wondering what other villains or things will show up and happen in this long-awaited ending to this series. I really hope things work out as they should or I hope they should so I can't wait to find out what happens and how this all ends.
I can already tell from this sampler
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that this is going to be an intense rollercoaster ride with the conclusion of this series and how each character starts out this book, it's already got me a little stressed and emotional. I'm excited to see this installment of the series written from the point of view of the 4 Main Characters of Harper, Rhen, Grey, and Lia Mara and how they each deal with their roles, conflicts and relationship issues, and such. I'm annoyed that a certain villain is still in the story and wish they would just leave and wondering what other villains or things will show up and happen in this long-awaited ending to this series. I really hope things work out as they should or I hope they should so I can't wait to find out what happens and how this all ends.
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LibraryThing member Enid007
This wasn't exactly my favorite of the 3 books in this series but I still enjoyed it just the same and I for one will not break my series collection. It was still fun to read and yes frustrating at times but good frustrations. A good ending to a good series :).
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English
Original publication date
2021
Physical description
0.04 inches
ISBN
1547602589 / 9781547602582
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Due Jan 26, 2021
Emberfall is crumbling fast, torn between those who believe Rhen is the rightful prince and those who are eager to begin a new era under Grey, the true heir.
Emberfall is crumbling fast, torn between those who believe Rhen is the rightful prince and those who are eager to begin a new era under Grey, the true heir.