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Summary: it was nice but unsatisfying
Review: I liked the book, but it was rather shallow. There wasn't really any character development,and all of the personalities are quite linear. The plot had really no excitement. The author could've gotten into detail about a lot more things in the book, like Keisha and Darian's relationship, but everything seemed to be glossed over. The book was nice, but bland. Frankly I enjoyed the earlier books like the Mage Winds trilogy a lot more than this series.
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Summary: INCREDIBLE!!!
Review: I LOVED Owlknight!!!! It was great!!!! SO WHAT if it wasn't as good as the Last Herald Mage??? Were ANY of her books as good as the Last Herald Mage??? Well, I loved all of her books.... so, go out and buy them!!!
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Summary: Slightly Disappointed
Review: I waited impatiently for Owlknight to come out. I have only in the last three years been reading and collecting the Valdemar series. I enjoy finding out what happened to characters from previous novels and seeing how the times have changed within Valdemar. I enjoyed reading the book, but like some of the previous reviews, I found some things lacking. I enjoy seeing how the characters develop and mature, but I feel that the characterization was too slow in this book. I also felt like the plot moved too quickly. I wanted to see reactions to certains situations which weren't there. Don't get me wrong. I really liked the book; I just wanted more. I wanted to see that happens with Keisha and Darien's relationship, and I wonder just how comfortable Darien really is with the situation with his parents. Like another reviewer, I liked learning about the Northern tribes. I also want to know what is to the west of Valdemar. And yes, I will go out and buy the fourth book in this series.
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Summary: I couldn't put it down!
Review: I couldn't put it down! Once I started it, there was NOTHING else. I've been wanting to read it since I read Owlflight and Owlsight. This was a great ending to the series, and I sincerly hope that Lackey writes at least one more trilogy for the series.
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Summary: hmmm... it's a book
Review: Having read all of the Owl books, and purchesed none of them, I do find this series to be fun, and refreshingly less bloody than some of her previous books. In response to Lady Tiger, (below) I heard or read a rumor that Ms. Lackey was writing a fourth book in this series. I certainly hope so.
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Summary: Hmmm...Can't Complain, but.....
Review: Mercedes Lackey is a professional writer, and if anyone thinks they can do better, give me a call, and let me read your stuff, but still I do agree that this book wasn't equal to her earlier books. The plot was plausible, and the characters stable, but the end was a little too convient and quick. It left me feeling incomplete and wondering about "What happens next?" In the course of her books, Ms Lackey has led us to believe that the Mage-Gift is hiereditary. if this is true, did Darian's parents have the Gift? More importantly, did his new siblings? Will the ley lines ever grow enough power for him to become an Adept? You want to know what happens in the future. It leaves you with questions, and I hope Ms. Lackey will explore it a little deeper.
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Summary: Not too bad
Review: What do people have against the barbarians? If anything I get tired of the know it all, smug Tayledras. Anyway, this book was ok, I have nothing against it really except that the ending was too abrupt, the baddies attacking the raven village too coincidental, allowing Darian to get his own way without too much effort and the relationship with his parents not satisfactory. Still...
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Summary: A pleasant--if shallow--end to Darian's adventures
Review: I did enjoy this book very much, let me state that up front. However, when I reached the end, I felt vaguely unsatisfied. It took me a while to figure out why, but eventually, (about a day later) I put my finger on the problem. While plot and prose were fine, I didn't see any real character developement in Darian--or anyone else for that matter. One of Misty & Larry's greatest strengths is in character developement. In Owlknight, they were using well developed characters in a new adventure. This was okay, and an adequate ending to the series, but the lack of any new growth/change in the characters, Darian especially, makes this a book I probably won't reread. (I've practically worn out other books by Misty & Larry.)
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I agree with some of the other reviews here but would also like to add the the story was quite disjointed. The first half of the book focuses primarily on the Hearld and Shandie's assignment to the area. This is such a primary focus that you are completely surprised when the main character suddenly decides to go find his parents. So the last half of the book is about a personal quest for family, the first half about politics and clash of culture. I was disappointed and wondered if Ms. Lackey was in a hurry to finish the book for publication. I also thought the timing of the book was off, the second volume ended with the main character getting his owl and by Owlknight he is a full adult. I feel like we missed a lot of adventures and growth for this character.
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Summary: A good end to a great series
Review: Six years have passed since Darien fled the destruction of his village. He found safety with the Hawkbrothers in Errold Grove where he learned the craft of a master mage as well as becoming a knight. Darien has also become chief of his forest community of k'Valdemar. When he hears a rumor that his parents, long thought dead, may still live, he begins a quest to learn the truth. Several of the townsfolk join Darien on his search for his parents. This includes his lover Keisha, a female that has strong beliefs that marriage equates to subjugation for women. On their trek, the group of wary travelers meet several dangerous but intelligent species that would relish killing Darien and his companions. OWLKNIGHT, The third "Owl" novel, is an enjoyable fantasy tale that adds much to the Valdemar universe in terms of introducing intriguing new species. The lead character of this trilogy retains much of his youthfulness as seen in the two previous books (OWLSFLIGHT and OWLSIGHT) though he has become a responsible adult. Keisha starts out as a fun and strong individual, but too many feminist shrills turns her into an annoying detour from the entertaining story line. Fans of fully developed universes with fantasy species that seem real will gain pleasure from this book and the entire Valdemar cosmos. Harriet Klausner
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