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Aug 07, 2018
From Volunteen Cathy at South County Regional: "Overall, the series is very plot driven and captivating, thoroughly drawing the reader into a complex, twisted world. Like the first two books, Fate of the Tearling creates a compelling reality, intertwining parts of its past and present to create a comprehensive history of the Tearling. The flashbacks Kelsea has are some of the best parts of the book, answering many of the readers’ questions. Johansen throws in multiple plot twists that jostle the reader, but they’re well-planned and allow the plot to continue smoothly. The first book was better paced but this novel flows just as well, seamlessly working from one point in the plot to another. The biggest thing about this series was the ending. Though unconventional, the ending was dynamic (or anticlimactic, depending on how you view it) and strikes itself as something completely distinct from other books. I was satisfied with the ending and thoroughly enjoyed it, but some people might find it dissatisfying and not having tied up enough loose ends. The book ends with a more open note that allows for the reader to fill in the gaps, choosing to imagine whatever ending they wish. I applaud Johansen for ending the series like so, knowing that it’d annoy lots of fans."