The finale of one of the greatist series in history!
345150
The powerful ending of The story of one rings fate... the final clash  between good and evil is fought ONE OF THE GREATIST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ!
1762761
I really enjoyed this book! Getting to revisit a character from the first book in the series was wonderful. I enjoyed the history given regarding Germany's struggles with socialism and communism just after WW1 (a time that is usually forgotten in historical fiction).

Christophe and Annaliese were both wonderful characters, creating problems and situations that were maddening, frustrating, and relieving!

A wonderful conclusion to this wonderful series!
3373399
If you have enjoyed this series this is a must read. Jordan/Sanderson really knocked it out of the park with this one.  This is the finale this series deserved!
1946788
The perfect ending to an outstanding series!  I loved the way everything got wrapped up in this final novel, and yet still left enough open for the future.  I'm equal parts sad that it's over, but satisfied with how it all resolved.  I just finished reading this and I can't wait to go back and re-read the series all over again!
3198916
This is good...Oh, this is REAL good! The Hero of Ages proves to be the perfect ending to one of the greatest fantasy series I have read. That's not to say that we get a fairy-tale ending; no... Characters die in this book, and some pretty fantastic problems arise.

The book picks up roughly one year after the end of the second book. The mists have been staying out even in the daytime, and the ash mounts are emitting more and more ash. The people are being starved to death...or killed by the mists.

Vin and Elend have journeyed from Luthadel, to other cities in the Final Empire, in attempt to find secret storage caches left behind by The Lord Ruler. Each cache gives them vital clues to defeating the force Vin released at the Well of Ascension; Ruin. As the story progresses, we find that there is more going on in Vin's world than she knows about, such as an unseen force who has the power to hear spoken words and read, or change, written text.

In this book, the puzzle pieces are revealed (though, at a painstakingly slow pace that makes you want to skip ahead and read the last page!), and we come to see just how well thought-out the books were. Brandon Sanderson is one clever being.

The completely unique magic system, the reality of leadership, the plotting, suspense, authentic human reactions, etc... I cannot fathom how he managed to come up with it all.

If you haven't read the first two books, I urge you to try them. Brandon Sanderson's thoroughness, and quality of writing will speak for itself.
2973391
WOW WOW WOW! What a Great ending to a Great series of books! I am so sad for it to be over, but man, what a ride! The conspiracy, the zombies (infected), the clones (yes clones), WOW what a book! If you are looking for a new short series (3 books to read) I highly recommend this story. From the first book to the third it was so fun and exciting and addictive I could barely put any of them down. How they continued to head down the path of the truth with so many people losing their lives and so many government agencies out to get them was amazing. I really wish this story was going on and on and on, maybe the author will continue the series because of how Awesome it is, but if not, I am so thankful for her having written the 3 books.

Read it, it has everything you could want and not in the typical zombie book sense either. Lots of complex characters and not all techie and crazy stuff, just enough to show they are in the future and fighting for their lives, the truth and everyone else out there trying to do the same.
3944277
Parting is such sweet sorrow!!  I will truly miss Tiff, Royal and the adventures this Series brought me.  This book was the perfect ending to an outstaning and unique series.  Part of me wants to cry because despite the fact that there is an inifinte number of books out there few contain everything I adore in a pararnormal mystery series, namely, intrigue, action, suspense, romance; a really strong, compassionate and likable heroine who isn't constantly making stupid mistakes, an alpha male hero who defies the laws of sensuality & raw sexuality and sends your pulse into overdrive; good supporting character and interesting plots.

This the final book in the Whisperings series has all of the aforementioned and so much more.  In fact, the story is so well concluded that this particular book could be read on it's own but I strongly recommend that one read all the books in the series because it's just so worth it.  Thhere are no loose ends remaining.  The story was truly brought to a proper and, for me, a satisfying conclusion.  Unfortunately all good things must come to an end.

Linda Welch did a wonderful job with this series!  I look forward to reading more from this talented and imaginative author.

BUY IT, READ IT; ENJOY!!
524842
An amazing finish to an amazing series!!!  You have no idea what comes next and if you do then you HAVE to read this book!!!  For first timers and for those who have read these books a dozen times-you have to pick this book up!!!!!  I cried when vogoth died and I danced when he was gone!  Not sure what I mean????  Read this series and you will know!
4166039
What an amazing finish to an amazing series! I was almost sad that the series was over, but I'm looking forward to read the books again and again!
3909795
What a wonderful conclusion to this great series! Library of Souls continues immediately after Hollow City. Jacob, Emma, and Addison are cowering in an attacked train station with a hollow staring them down.

Jacob has just discovered he can control the hollow. Emma is exhausted and running on empty. Addison, the peculiar dog, is trying to track the kidnapped peculiars. The wights are chasing them.

Things don't look so good for Jacob, Emma, and Addison or their kidnapped friends. They end up in what was once a punishment loop before being taken over by the wights: Devils Acre. They find some people who might be able to help them and they hear the wights real plan.

Caul, the leader of the wights, wants to find the lost loop of Abaton. Abaton is the legendary loop where peculiar souls go when peculiars die. There the peculiar souls are stored in the Library of Souls. Caul wants to find Abaton and the Library of Souls so that he can become king of peculiardom. It is an ambitious plan.

Jacob and Emma are the ones who might be able to save their friends and stop Caul from taking over the world. However, Devils Acre isn't exactly what it seems and Jacob and Emma don't know who they can really trust.

Like the previous two books, old photos play a part in Library of Souls. It is amazing how Ransom Riggs has woven these old photographs seamlessly into his story. I will also tell you one very important thing: Go read this amazing series!

This review first appeared at Orandi et Legendi (http://catholicamanda.com).
1843890
This is an excellent closing to a great series - much better than the alternative-history version (Caesar Triumphant).  It just made me sad that there now will not any other books in this series...unless he tells Gaius' story - but that might be a stretch.
1006403
The Power that Preserves is the stunning conclusion to the finest fantasy series since The Lord of the Rings. Once again Thomas Covenant returns to the land, which has been ravaged in the wake of the Illearth War. He must finally come to terms with the rape of Lena, with his leprosy and with The Land. Ultimately, the book is about how even a leper can fight off despair -- or can he? If he can redeem his own sorry self, he can redeem The Land. After the high of the Illearth War, the best of the series, the Power that Preserves is more subdued and philosophical, but you will not be disappointed...After you savor the end of the series for about a year, give the second series a shot. It's not as good, but still far superior to the schlock pervading fantasy shelves nowadays.
4236626
What a great ending to a great series!  An action packed interstellar war series that will grab you during the firs pages and keep you reading until the series is finished ... but is it?
1305591
Wow!  What a way to end this series! Tony finally saw the light, Claire came back to herself with the help of her friend dispute her sister's  intentions, that I thought to be based on hatefulness, but in the end, I think she meant well. Thank goodness  Meredith took the chance to help Claire.  Catherine turned out to be the real nut case. Roach, and Phil  are life long friends, there's a new home, another child for a couple of the families. So at the end of the day, brilliant Aletha Romig, brilliant!
1831704
This was a great finish to a timeless classic series. Very enjoyable, entertaining, thought-provoking, and intelligent. I think I enjoyed this one perhaps the most of all the series. It had an excellent ending, with a complete wrap-up of all the intricate plot lines. It is sad that some of the beloved characters "bite the dust", but that is par for the course to make the novels more realistic (although with fantasy, how realistic can one expect it to be). I also appreciated the clear distinction between good and evil and the overall message of how evil really produces the seeds of its own destruction. I can read these novels over and over and they will be classics for generations to come.
2414478
Aiden James (no relation) is a truly gifted author with that rare ability to create true empathy with his readers for his characters. Victory of Coins concludes his series that follows an immortal Judas' journey of self-evolution and spiritual redemption. As a lover of tons of adventure and great writing and as well as of books that highlight that we are all free to change and to become the person that we desire, I absolutely loved this series! (As a Christian, I especially appreciated that James' treatment of Jesus, when Jesus occasionally appeared in the storyline in the series, always was respectful.) Though the violence is graphic at times and the final book is quite intense in places, The Judas Chronicles remains one of my most favorite series and Victory of Coins is among my favorite books.
3555480
Wow...wow, wow, WOW! Now THAT is how you end a series! Jadie has consistently done well with writing this wonderful series, but has done an even more incredible job with this ending. This final piece was so well written and so very well-rounded. Not only did she add some twists and turns to keep you guessing, but also kept even the things you knew about to be very exciting. Well done Jadie! I truly hope this series is picked up and made into a movie. This is bound to get many fan followers both old and new!