The High Lord
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Ratings48
Average rating4
In the city of Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power, a young street-girl, adopted by the Magician's Guild, finds herself at the centre of a terrible plot that may destroy the entire world . . .
Sonea has learned much at the magicians' guild and the other novices now treat her with a grudging respect. But she cannot forget what she witnessed in the High Lord's underground room - or his warning that the realm's ancient enemy is growing in power once more. As Sonea learns more, she begins to doubt her guildmaster's word. Could the truth really be as terrifying as Akkarin claims, or is he trying to trick her into assisting in some unspeakably dark scheme?
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A fantastic finale to the series. This book took the characters I loved and pushed them further than we had seen them go before. A genuinely enjoyable conclusion to the series.
I have a few points to make below that could be considered spoilery. Firstly, a lot of reviews have commented on the inequality between the LGBT relationships and heterosexual ones. I agree that Dannyl and Tayend where short-changed a lot during this novel, and it would have been beneficial to the world to develop their relationship more. As it was currently it didn't really add much to the plot aside from added intrigue. I do think comments on getting more physical intimacy between the heterosexual of the two main relationships unfairly represents them. I feel a lot of the added intimacy of the main relationship is due to their verbal banter which isn't given any real attention with Dannyl and Tayend.
And my final point is simple. Why are so many people stopping for food and wine during a battle for the city? I feel like that happened over 3 times! Just fight your fight and eat later lads.
Looking more to reading more of Trudi Canavan's series.
Oh my heart! Every time I read this my heart breaks but I still love it. Such a good conclusion to the series.
Series
3 primary books5 released booksThe Black Magician Trilogy is a 4-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Trudi Canavan.
Series
6 primary books7 released booksKyralia Universe is a 7-book series with 6 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Trudi Canavan.
