Unlike the previous two books where I was immersed cover to cover, I did struggle a bit in the middle section-the parts of Thuril, specifically-of the novel. True power must equally shield the weak that we, for centuries, have thoughtlessly trampled under our feet.”Īdmittedly, though still an incredible read, Mistress of the Empire is-by a small margin-my least favorite of the trilogy. Sacrifices and hard decisions are necessary, and I’ll leave you to find out for yourself.
Servant of the Empire has established that things need to change, but it’s not easy to change hundreds of years of traditions even if they’re dangerous.
A lot of emotional-mostly sorrowful-events occurred in this book as the dangerous cultures of Tsuranni continues. This novel can also be surmised as their books, not just Mara, and the development of these characters was all superbly done. In Mistress of the Empire, beside Mara, we get to dive deeper into the characterizations of Hokanu, Lujan, and Arakasi. The authors have done such a terrific job in giving the protagonists and antagonists personalities and motivations that add up to the tension-packed politics and narrative. Since the first book, Mara has become one of my favorite heroines in fantasy, and this notion gets stronger and stronger with each book. It’s bittersweet to be saying goodbye to these characters. “Honor was only a glorified word for emptiness, and no sane replacement for the promise of continued life.” I did mention in my review of Servant of the Empire that I thought it was satisfyingly conclusive already as it turns out, there’s still more story arc to close, and it all felt so organic. I love how the authors built upon the previous two books. Honor, culture, love, family, and changes are still dominant in this concluding volume. If you’ve read the series up to this final installment, then you should be familiar with the tone, themes, and writing style of the series. Incredibly dangerous situations visited Mara and her friends non-stop, and I was worried and hooked by the narrative. Seriously, the first quarter of Mistress of the Empire was a brutal and non-stop exhilarating ride. The story begins three years after the events of Servant of the Empire, and it’s the most relentless start to any book in the trilogy. Mistress of the Empire is the third and final book in the Riftwra: Empire trilogy by Raymond E. This is the second series I finished this year, and it’s a thrilling and rewarding conclusion to the Riftwar: Empire trilogy. Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Classic Fantasy Series: The Riftwar: Empire (Book #3 of 3), The Riftwar Cycle (Book #7 of 31)
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