This second book in the last trilogy is pretty standard fare for Feist. War, politics, mages, and the mysterious duo (not so mysterious now that we got to know them in the previous novel) as they get to know all our favorite characters. The trust issue is very real. And rather disturbing. But fortunately for us, in Feistland, if characters are meant to be together, then all paths are paved. :)

Is this a bad thing? No. It is entertaining.
Streamlined, but entertaining. After all, we want to see the grand blow-out. Not just these Keshian horrors or Jimmy super junior losing his inherited spy network... but DEMONS BREAKING LOOSE. Come on!

Fortunately, it doesn't drag. Plenty of fun stuff happens even if I wouldn't call this the best Feist I've ever read. The stage is set, the beacons lit, and now we're finally to the END of the series.

Am I a bit frantic about this? Anxious? Frenetic? Maybe. :) ( )

This is the second-to-last book in the Chaoswar Saga, as well as the second-to-last book in the entire Riftwar Cycle. One book left!

I enjoyed this. There are a lot of interesting storylines in this subseries, although it didn’t hold my attention quite as fully as the previous book did. This one had some slow spots, but not too many and they never lasted too long. I really don’t have anything to say about the book though – a lot of things are left hanging at the end, so I need to find out how everything will be resolved before I can form any opinions about anything. I’m really looking forward to reading the final book and learning how everything gets wrapped up. ( )

A fun read that moved a long at a break neck pace but unfortunately the author decided to leave this on a cliffhanger with zero plot points closed. I am really glad I waited to read this until the series was finished or I would have given this an even lower rating.

3.5 Stars for a fun story but I really don't recommend reading this one unless you are ready to finish the series now... ( )

http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.ca/2013/05/a-crown-imperiled-by-raymond-e-feist.... ( )

So here we are at the penultimate entry in the epic Riftwar saga. I'm glad to see Feist is continuing his return to form with this book being strong from start to finish. Everything is finally starting to come together with (I believe) most of the major players appearing. I'm very glad for the return of Nakor, one of my favourite characters in the series.

The book had some flaws though. It needed a much better editor to go over it with a fine tooth comb. There were quite a few words missing, sentences had to be reread to make sure I understood what was meant. As well as some mix up with Pug and Magnus.

But for all that I loved it. At the same time I can't wait for the last book but dread it at the same time as it means the end has come.

Go Pug! ( )