The Hidden Kingdom by Sarah M. CraditMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The king is now dead and the would-be brides have taken control and made their own destinies. Any that are left wear scars - some with pride and some with remorse. Sorceror Oldwin is in the stolen throne but that is becoming shaky and it currently relies on truth remaining hidden from the kingdom. Other sorcerers are working to make the past become just that and they have already saved Dain Rhiagain and therefore there is hope in his line that they can save the kingdom and therefore all of the worlds. Can Dain's three children who were raised in ignorance of their parentage and skills confront so that the kingdom can survive the final days ahead? But theirs is not the only sacrifice required. The dying words of an old man will stir one man and his Reach toward a new destiny, one that will decide the fate of all the worlds.
This is definitely an action-packed final instalment of the series that will give readers some surprises, some long-awaited answers to questions that I'm sure we all had, and at the end a sense of closure. There are as usual for this author a lot of intertwined events and some cause and effect happening throughout the story that in places I recommend reading them more than once in order to pick up the nuances. This is definitely a book that you have to have read the previous ones first as you will need to background. In my mind, I can see a series of post-it notes on a large board with string between them so that the connections are all documented. This might be the last book in the trilogy, but I can guarantee that there are more books that are set in this world to be written and issued yet. Well written, easy to read and understand. Contains some violence and sexual content. Definitely a prime example of the Epic Fantasy genre.
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