Lisa R. (lisareinke) reviewed on 4/11/2008 + 123 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

The third book in the Black Jewels Trilogy stayed true to the story and characters. All in all, it was a satisfying book, but there were times when I wished for a bit more oomph, or cowbell, or something. Daemon finally arrives in court to be the Queen's Consort and it seems a bit like Anne Bishop wasn't quite sure how to get it on between these two - almost like she's good at writing masochism and sadism, warmth and family, but not quite comfortable with true love. Another awkward bit for me was how the author resolves the fates of the villainess' Dorothea and Heketah who are back stirring up big trouble again. With Witch being big-time powerful and finally coming of age, I was looking forward to a giant can of whoop-ass at the climax, and although the Event was big, the telling of it could have taken some lessons from any one of Buffy the Vampire's season finales for satisfaction. Still, for a full-fledged setting, excellent banter, and plain perversion, this trilogy rocks.

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