The Pearl of the Soul of the World (Pierce, Meredith Ann. Darkangel Trilogy, V. 3.)

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Summary: Sad.
Review: This book is probably the best of the three, but with the most disappointing ending. It's almost like Meredith Ann Pierce wanted to hurt Aeriel and Irrylath.

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Summary: A little Disappointed
Review: Miss Pierce's first two books int his series were wonderfully written and I was really looking forward to the last book in the trilogy but I was some what disappointed in the last one. What you expected you didn't get so that was some what of a bummer. I was highy disappointed in the way things were reveled to Aeriel. All in all I liked the book but it wasn't the best of the three.

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Summary: This is a very enchanting book.
Review: I read this book about six years ago when I was fourteen. I comprehended the book very well at a young age, and have treasured the book thus far. I find myself to be an avid reader but this by far is one of my most favorite books. The confidence that the young transient Aeriel illuminates thoughout the entire book, helped me during my teenage years. I have always remembered her character and the struggles in which she overcame to be the best that she could. This book is very special to me and I would recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: UNbELIEVABLE.
Review: I can't believe it, I can't believe it. All those tough time I was finding the blasted ending of this triology, and I nearly blew it. Aeril work hard for what she has done and I said she should get what she deserves. I wish Meredith Pierce will write a book after this, but you always have to wonder what it will be about. I hate it when you author lets the end wonder like that.*sigh* But all I can said is, YOU ARE GREAT!Keep up the good works.*sigh again*

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Summary: I was Very Dissapointed
Review: I expected so much more, I mean, after the first book The Darkangel, I just had to read the sequels. Thing is, I wish I never did start. Okay, so she gets married, it seemed as though nothing happened at all emotionally.

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Summary: A Brilliant Piece of Literature
Review: Surprising and disturbing were my feelings towards the ending of this wonderful trilogy. After searching for and now finding this book nearly 12 years later, I can honestly say, why oh why didn't I leave off at the end of the second part of the series (at least there was hope for a more happier ending and not the finality of destiny for Aeriel's future). But putting aside my romantic pentions, the writing of Ms. Pierce as always brought me back to an enchanting world of Darkangels and princesses. Thanks, Meredith Ann!

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Summary: aeriel must give the soul of the world to ravennas daughter
Review: aeriel awakens underground with no clue to who she is but a glowing pearl on a necklace. with the help of three duaroughs, she journeys across the desert to find Ravenna, for only she can say what the pearl holds. she discovers the truth of who the pearl belongs to, and that Irrylath had been under the lorelei's spell all these years since she made him mortal once again. this book was one of the best i have ever read. before reading this, though, you must read the preceding books, because if you dont, it becomes extremely confusing. they were all wonderful books, and i loved them.

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Summary: Inspiring.
Review: I was very disturbed when I read the other on-line reviews. I think that this book is the culmination of the other two in the trilogy. If the ending were truly as bad as everyone seems to make it out to be, I think I would have been the first to notice. After all, I waited for years to discover the ending. I first read The Darkangel in third grade. Later after Pierce wrote the second book, I searched and searched for the book only to find it in a second hand store my freshman year of college. My college roommate was the one who searched for the third book, and she gave me the book for my college graduation. As you may guess, I had my own desires that Areil and her Prince would end up "happily ever after." However, I was not disappointed. The whole series has focused on the theme of responsibility and sacrifice. In the first book, Ariel sacrifices herself first to serve her mistress and later to save the good and destroy the evil within the darkangel. In the second, Ariel sacrifices her time and energy in trying to to recover the gargoyles and restore them to their former selves. The third book shows Ariel once again sacrificing herself so that the world may be a better place. Ultimately, the message of this trilogy is very religious and inspring in a world overrun by selfishness. Further, I think Ms. Pierce is a woman of incredible talent. I am now a graduate student of literature and I can honestly say that reading Pierce's novels early in life instilled in me a love of the written word that has yet to be quenched.

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Summary: What happened to the ending?!
Review: I found this series by first having read Ms. Pierce's Firebringer Trilogy. Like Firebringer, I was engrossed by the utterly enchanting storyline, and was quickly lost in the realm of the Moon of the future. But the ending left me upset, confused, and oddly hurt. I like a good tragedy as well as the next aspirering writer, but to bring such a beautifully woven plot to such a final and crushing conclusion is neither fair to the reader, nor the story itself. If only Ms. Pierce could have better explained the resolution, I wouldn't have balked so completely at the ending. However, she does leave an opening for fourth book, and if she cares to revisit the Moon of our far-flug future, I will gleefully snap that book up too. I highly recommend this book, if for no other reason than Ms. Pierce's singular writing style, and frankly to find out how it all ends. Still the ending leaves much to be desired, and only rates 3 stars.

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Summary: Extremely disappointing ending!
Review: While I loved the first two books and waited forever for this last book, the ending absolutely ruined the book for me. Ms. Pierce seemed like she was trying to be "deep" with her ending, but it was baffling, completely unsatisfying, and very weak. She didn't have to write a 100% happy ending, but I expected some satisfaction & fulfillment and received only frustration. Aeriel completely acted out-of-character: she worked so hard to free her Dark-angel and have his love, only to nonchalantly hand him over to his annoying cousin! Though I hated the ending, Ms. Pierce did create a remarkable and inventive universe with her first 2 books (the 2 stars are for her first two books)