Ancient secrets and modern conspiracies swirl around Amy and her griffin partner, Istvan.The inaugural South Eastern Magisterial Circuit is underway and as Amy accompanies Istvan on his magisterial duties, she faces hostility she hadn’t expected. The Faerene of Atlanta aren’t happy that a human has magic, even if Amy has sworn hers to Istvan.The wreckage of human civilisation is everywhere and … is everywhere and the devastating apocalypse isn’t over yet, at least, not for humans. Amy’s loyalty is about to be tested.
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Definitely Enjoyed! Resolution and new complications.
Recommend, especially to those who enjoyed books one and two. It’s harder for a new reader to jump into the series at book three but its doable.
The Faerenne story doesn’t end here, just a pause while Jenny’s Muse heads for the stars for a while.
The subplots continue to be survival, integration, familiar bonds and romance. But Faerenne and Human politics join the list. Plus, silly Faerenne, every Migration is unique. Previous Migrations can provide quidelines but not all the answers.
One big thread concludes but so many new ones start that could take the story in interesting directions.
All of the main characters are here, though for most their appearance is brief. A minor character from book one reappears in a new position and they have a far different personality and skill set than previously implied.
As always Amy, and Istvan, remain the focus. Amy continues to deal with survivor’s guilt and trying to find her way in her new reality and relationships.
Time wise, this story is just a few weeks past book two. Still in the fall, not yet winter. And, about six months from book one.
Developments in the story show Faerenne and Human societies both consist of a variety of people all who have goals and agendas, some unique some overlapping.
And most everything else I want to say starts heading into spoiler terrority.
Looking forward to the next book and the consequences of the reveal at the end of this one.
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Amy’s time with Istvan’s court does not go as planned
Dorotta, the copper dragon who delivered Amy to the familiar trials, has joined the Hope Fang Pack and is now Amy’s bodyguard. She also reports to Piros, the crimson dragon. The deliver of the Faerene Apocalypse, and spy master for the Fae Council.
Amy is just starting with observing in Istvan’s court when Piros brings word that the Council want Amy confined to Justice, and under Nora’s supervision, it seems her presence makes the Faerene uncomfortable. Amy is very upset. Both her Faerene and human family offer her support.
Amy missed Rory more than she though possible and when Rory asks her to marry him she readily agrees. Both her families come together to plan and celebrate their marriage.
Things come to a head in Atlanta when a human mage is kidnapped and an attempt is made to steal his magic. Those involved to be severely punished. The people of Atlanta, who found Amy’s presence so disturbing, we appalled at the treatment of the mage.
Istvan makes a very public declaration on who and what Amy means to him.
The council lifts the restrictions on Amy.
Istvan takes Amy to meet wit the Kraken Xi. He has something that belongs to humanity and is in trusting it to Amy’s care. Amy in turn trusts it to Istvan.
A delegation of Earth former military show in Justice, they want to open a line of communication. She learns that her father is alive.
Loving this series, it has something to make you think, and the world-building is simple but very effective.