The Limbreth Gate

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Summary: Confrontation with a Local God
Review: "The Limbreth Gate" is the culmination of the Windsinger Series. It rises beyond adventure in challenging the reader to confront destiny, good vs. evil, freedom, and divinity. Ki's enemies entice her to the domain of the Limbreth, a bored and arrogant local god. He reveals to Ki the secrets of her past, and forces her to view her brief life from his own timeless perspective, thereby manipulating her to do his will. From this spell, Ki's lover Vandien, assisted by a savage Brurjan, attempt to rescue her. But what is the difference between "rescue" and "kidnapping" - snatching her away from her chance for enlightenment and creative fulfillment? And who is to say what one's purpose in life should be? This is a book you will think about a long time.

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Summary: A worthy ending to the trilogy
Review: There isn't much I could say about the third part of this trilogy which I haven't already said in my reviews of "Harpy's Flight" and "The Windsingers." Ki, our favorite Romni, who so much cherishes her independence and free will has to find out how easily that can be robbed from her. Only Vandien, who loves Ki and to whom a commitment would also mean losing some independence can help her to regain it.

If you read the other parts of the trilogy, you will probably be surprised how it all turns out and perhaps not comfortable, but still be satisfied. That is because things stay believable and Lindholm made the wise choice not to kitsch it up. Especially Ki's statement at the end makes her more human than ever and you will feel along with the change Vandien has to cope with. This is again what I already said makes Lindholm's characters so believable, because she gives them comfortable and uncomfortable feelings in themselves and toward each other, something we all know and can relate to.