The Strength to Serve Echoes of Imara Book 3 eBook Claire Frank
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Home after their long absence, Daro and Cecily want nothing more than to pick up the pieces of their life and return to normalcy. But outside events intrude and the memories of what they lived through aren’t so easy to leave behind.
Pathius languishes, an unchained prisoner in a foreign land, doubtful of his place in the world. In Imara, he is offered a chance for a new life, if he can release the ghosts of his past and accept the man he has become.
As an invading army threatens their homeland, Daro, Cecily, and Pathius are drawn back into the political turmoil of Halthas. An assassin wreaks havoc in the city, a dangerous artifact is stolen, a force bent on conquest marches toward their border, and they all must take up arms to defeat an enemy their kingdom is not prepared to face.
The Strength to Serve Echoes of Imara Book 3 eBook Claire Frank
I loved the first two, and eagerly waited for this one to come out. I'm a big fan of Pathius, and I can say with confidence that his story grows and the direction his character is going is fascinating, and not predictable. This entry in the series really raises the stakes. Some big questions arise, and you find yourself rooting for the familiar heroes, but also pulling for once-foes. Characters with minor roles in past books step more into the spotlight, and the scope of the story increases dramatically.The ending leaves you waiting for book 4 for in earnest, and I'm glad to have that feeling. You know the book is good when you are angry you have to wait on the next one!
Another fine novel by Claire Frank. I strongly recommend the Echoes of Imara series to anyone that fancies themselves a fantasy fan.
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The Strength to Serve Echoes of Imara Book 3 eBook Claire Frank Reviews
I really enjoyed the first two books in this series and as the third book it didn't disappoint. The story just keeps getting better. The varying cultures, intriguing landscapes and vast range of well developed characters allow you to fully immerse yourself in the story. Emotional twists and harrowing battles kept me reading late into the night. I already can't wait for the next book to come out.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
One of the most difficult things in a story seems to be allowing a character to both grow, yet stay true to the characteristics that make the character who they are. Claire Frank pulls this off sublimely with her series, and really demonstrates the ability with this latest book. The cast of the series continue to evolve, find new powers and abilities, and yet they still stay true to their own persona.
I was lucky enough to be offered a chance to read this series in exchange for a fair and unbiased review, and I leaped at the chance. I finished the first two books within a day or two, and then had to patiently await for this third. It was worth the wait. The series continues to grow in scope and scale, and you can tell that many characters and plots are yet to be revealed.
I look forward to staying along for the ride. Bring on the fourth book!
This is the third part of the Echoes of Imara series, which started with To Whatever End and An Altered Fate. It’s truly epic fantasy, with an array of characters pursuing their own agendas and plenty of world-threatening events in prospect. Our ‘heroes’, husband and wife Daro and Cecily and their friends are still dealing with the aftermath of the altered wielders (magic users). Pathius, the son of the former king, is in Imara while the Imarans help him to recover some stability. Meanwhile, the Lyceum loses a valuable artifact and asks Cecily to recover it. And across the sea in Attalon, Isley is imprisoned by the Emperor, as he plans an invasion.
One of the highlights of the second book was Daro’s stay in Imara, and this time it’s Pathius learning about the Imaran ways. The Imarans have a wonderfully ‘other’ feel to them, and everything about them and their land is strange, exotic and beautiful. There is a depth of characterisation in this section that really appealed to me, as Pathius and Ara inch towards an understanding.
Pathius is such a complex character. He’s the son of the king deposed (that is, killed) by Daro and his pals in an uprising that took place before the start of the first book. Pathius was believed to be dead too, and his reappearance is hugely awkward for the new king, Rogan, and everyone else. In book 2, he was dabbling in an uprising against Rogan, but that was defeated and in this book he has to decide whether he will continue to pursue a course as rightful heir to the throne or become a loyal subject of Rogan. He’s conflicted by his own history, and also by Cecily, with whom he shares a small part of the Imaran bond between Daro and Cecily. The book’s title, The Strength To Serve, gives a clue to which way it will go, even though the other characters are still suspicious of him. I very much want Pathius to be one of the ‘good guys’ but it’s obvious that he carries around a lot of baggage and could easily go to the bad at any time.
Daro and Cecily and their pals are (I presume) the people we’re supposed to be rooting for. I’ve always had a huge problem with that, hence the quotes round the ‘heroes’ up above. These are people who treasonably bumped off the previous king, and yes, he sounds like a pretty unpleasant guy but still — king! And here they are again in this book, behaving in very questionable ways. Callum, Daro and Cecily all do things towards the end of the book that have me questioning both their judgement and their ethics. The actions of Callum and Cecily I can just about accept as being necessary for the greater good, but Daro’s actions were completely beyond the pale, risking huge numbers of lives for a personal vendetta. I’m comfortable with grey morality, but to me this was not the action of a hero.
This is ironic, because earlier in the book, there’s an event which paints him very different colours, as a man undertaking a very difficult and dangerous task for the good of his people. His battle in Thaya is a great action set-piece, Daro at his masterful best. In fact, all the action scenes are superbly done, and anyone who enjoys mage battles or more traditional sword-and-spear work should read these books.
I suppose I should mention Isley. Poor Isley, held as both prisoner and revered favourite of the Emperor, a gloriously mixed-up situation. She has all the self-deluded pathos that should elicit sympathy, but somehow I can’t quite forget how evil she was in the previous book. She feels a little like a plot device — someone positioned so that the reader can discover just what the Emperor is up to, and (possibly) to link to some dramatic revelation in the final book.
This is a beautifully written book, with interesting characters, great action scenes, a well-thought-out plot and excellent pacing. There are some huge reveals at the end that I just didn’t see coming, including one that made me cheer and one that had me open-mouthed with shock. So why only four stars? It really comes down to personal preference. I’m not a huge fan of long-drawn-out battles. With the escalation in the war, it was inevitable that the battles would be intense, but I found there was a little too much describing who was doing what to whom. With wielders, there’s no end of Pushing and Pulling and Reaching, and sometimes I just wanted to know what the characters were feeling. In general, I wanted a stronger emotional engagement. There were times when I got it — the exhibition in Thaya, for instance, and Pathius and Ara in Imara — but there were also times when I felt detached from what was going on, and moments when I should have been affected by an event, but really wasn’t. But that’s just me, and it shouldn’t put anyone off reading an excellent book. A good four stars. I highly recommend this series.
I truly loved reading this book and hated that it ended. I cannot wait for the next one!
Great trilogy. Bet you can't read just one.
I was lucky enough to receive a free copy for writing this honest review and I am so glad that I am getting to read these books right out of the gate! I love them! This book has been my favorite one so far as the characters just keep coming to life in richer ways. The characters facing new situations and complexities really add a lot to this plot driven story. They keep everything moving at a steady pace and help to keep everything in line. I love that we have a few new voices in this book. I would highly recommend this to almost anyone who likes an exciting, quick paced, adventure story. My favorite part is the fun that the author has with her story (great twists and turns with just enough hints that it is fun to guess) and the world she has made. It's easy to keep track of everyone and everywhere once you are engrossed and she paints in all in such a believable way. My sole critique of the story and the series is that there are not many female characters and even less who have relationships with other females (and the few female relationships we see aren't all that healthy or positive). I wish some more of the main crew were women- however, there are some strong fun female characters which is great to see in this genre.
Overall, as I said, I would recommend this to just about anyone who can read. It's very fun and fast paced. Even though I did receive a version on my - I have bought all three in hard copy and am keeping them in good condition as I could see this becoming seriously big. Now i just gotta get em signed!
I loved the first two, and eagerly waited for this one to come out. I'm a big fan of Pathius, and I can say with confidence that his story grows and the direction his character is going is fascinating, and not predictable. This entry in the series really raises the stakes. Some big questions arise, and you find yourself rooting for the familiar heroes, but also pulling for once-foes. Characters with minor roles in past books step more into the spotlight, and the scope of the story increases dramatically.
The ending leaves you waiting for book 4 for in earnest, and I'm glad to have that feeling. You know the book is good when you are angry you have to wait on the next one!
Another fine novel by Claire Frank. I strongly recommend the Echoes of Imara series to anyone that fancies themselves a fantasy fan.
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