great finish. didn't need the second book
593371
This made up for the second book which seemed like filler.
Lots of action and plenty setup for the rest of the war
3785467
To me, the first book left a lot to be desired.  However, this book was a great finish to the first book....very enjoyable.  There was much angst; however, it was legitimate response to very traumatic circumstances.  It was the the perfect blend of angst, resolution, personal growth, love and smexing.  The personal growth of the h was high jacked because when we left the character in the last book, she need need much help...needed gumption.  This book showed a more mature likeable h that finally grew up and she was enjoyable.  The second book in the series was a worthy read.  Needless to say,  the H in both books was very enjoyable.
2386088
This was a great follow-up to the first book. If you liked the first book you will like this one. Some seem to have reservations about the first person narration but I like it and don't think the story would be half as good in another style. Is Katana too fixated on her hair and her butt? I don't know, but everyone has some unique quirks; those are a couple of hers. If you read the first book and didn't like it you won't like this one. If you didn't like the first one then read this one and complain... let me show you the Libor hand sign for "knife."
621839
I loved the first book but it felt a little disjointed after the second. I still read with a smile but book 3 felt rushed and lacked detail. I would have liked to know more about their relationship and how it progressed to where book 3 started. Book 4 and the conclusion was quite satisfying. This isn't a typical menage story with warm fuzzies from adoring men and everyone striving to make their alternate lifestyle work.
2579304
It was a really good end to the story started in the first book. The characters were compelling, and the story stayed interesting. It wasn't predictable. If you are wanting a little bit of thought-provoking esoteric science fiction without without a whole lot of pretentious preachy crap, you've found it.
3339435
Its been my experience with the last books of a series are written, not poorly, but not to the level of the first books. This is not the case for Heir of Novron. Such a great, great, great book! Parts had me laughing, parts had me angry and then others had me sad.

The book is long, and for good reason. The story is still developing during the first half of the book, leaving you guessing and wondering whats about to happen.

The first book was easy to follow, as not a whole lot was actually happening (still a great read!). The second confused me greatly (not a bad thing at all--just had to go back a few times to re-read) as there was a lot happening and a lot of developing taking place, the third book, like the first, was easy to read but brought the whole series together.

The ending was so well done that I did not feel cheated. The author took his time writing these and I give him credit for that. He was definitely patient and in no hurry to just crank out the last books or chapters.

Michael Sullivan has a fan for life here. I am very interested, and a bit impatient, about what he is going to come out with next. (Go pick up the Viscount and the Witch to see whats next from him!)
2586644
I enjoyed this trilogy. After book 2, this book does a great job of wrapping the whole thing up. If you've read Book 2, you *have* to read this one.
1201677
I really liked these two books. I have read a lot of reviews where people didn't think they were worthy successors for the Magician (And by that i mean Book 1 & 2 of the series.. Apprentice and Master) but I didn't find that was the case at all. While at first it seems that the scope and premise of Silverthorn (Book 3) is much more humble than that of the Magician, this is not the case and in fact these two books really are the culmination of certain events set into motion in the Magician and are a must read for those who want to get the full story.

I loved the new characters introduced in Silverthorn (and continued into "A Darkness at Sethanon" .. Book 4) and again I think Feist does a fantastic job of allowing the reader the time to really get to know each character, but the books will naturally channel you towards shameless favoritism.. ahem .. Jimmy .. That's all I'm saying.

Overall, it makes sense to have these two books in the one package as they are collectively one story, and if you were to simply read Silverthorn as a stand alone, you may find the ending slightly wanting in terms of action and closure. It would be kind of like reading The Fellowship of the Ring and giving up on the series because nothing really gets solved. Also, the two together are a lot cheaper than the two individually!

In conclusion, this is a great fantasy and while it may not tread any ground that you haven't came across before ,keep in mind they were written in the 80's.. So Feist may have got there first anyway ! Hope this helps, it really was a great read.
4791364
Very good read.  I had read the first book as a free download and enjoyed it very much, even though there were parts of it that were hard to read (beatings, being played as a fool).  The ending of the first book was really the most depressing ending to a book I'd ever read.  The author had said she only meant it to be a one-off, but her friend convinced her to do a sequel.  I didn't necessarily believe that, but after reading the second book, I'm more inclined to believe it.  In book two, Kale has some anger issues with Jason over stuff Kale did and set in motion himself in the first book, which was a little reaching, but it worked out.  In the third book, they go back and tie up some things from their past and head into their future.  Satisfying as a whole.
Now, I'd like to see a book 4 "Measure of Revenge", where Kale and Jason get revenge on the user from the first book, the slave merchant, and Kale's former owners that confront him in book 3.  That would be satisfying.
2922437
Excellent.  At the end of book one I was disappointed but book three took care of that.  You don't need to read the sequels but I plan to anyway because this set was that good.
2293816
Wraps up the initial Change trilogy well, while leaving room for the future novels. We see how their way of life continues to evolve. There is a good bit of magickal happenings involved, which I enjoyed though evidently not everyone is a fan.
574379
If I had read these reviews before I purchased this final book in the series I likely would not have bothered. However I did order it when I fell in love with the first book and since I had it, and enjoyed the first 3, I decided to read it. I must say I was not as disappointed by this book as the other reviewers here. I would add  though that the very last chapter was a bit out of sync with the rest of the series. I completely enjoyed this book up until the end where I agree with others there was too much crammed into the wrap up and too many far fetched things added in that were not necessary. I will not spoil it with details but I must say that I do recommend adding this book to the collection if you enjoyed the others. I would rather have seen the whole last chapter though extended into another book. It just seemed that the author did not even write this last chapter because it had a completely different style/tone than the rest. It did seem like maybe she got stuck and didn't really know how to end it but I again say that the rest of the book is good enough to overlook the last chapter. I loved reading these books and highly recommend all 4 to anyone who likes an interesting and captivating adventure story.
4048101
This wraps up the storyline from Hyperion without leaving too many unanswered questions. Terrific read in itself. Couldn't put it down. It abandons the abandons the storytelling frame structure of the first novel which was similar in structure to Canterbury tales  and is instead presented primarily as a series of dreams by the John Keats cybrid.
2452022
This book fills in the gaps that were missing from the first book.

Fantastic characters, well described environments, great dialogue, and an absorbing plot.

Part #2 picks up the story 2 years after the events of part #1. The story jumps into the action fairly quickly. The developments involving the Cleaners, the Costas and the dirty cops start spiraling out of control. No one is safe but some trusted friends are back to help out.

The story is really good but once again, ends in a major cliffhanger. These books must be read in order as they are not a trilogy but a three part story. So if you can stand the suspense until book 3 comes out - grab it and enjoy.

I received a copy from the author and I voluntarily reviewed this book.
3696956
This book did an excellent job wrapping up a loose end from the first book, and following up with the massive changes going on throughout the world. The only reason why I am not giving it Five stars is that I do not think that the story progressed enough. Emily simply was not nearly as active as I would have thought she would have been by now. This issue is not nearly as bad as it is with Harry Dresden, but it still exists thus taking away a star.

That said, I love this series passionately and eagerly await the next installment.
3467884
I started the series with the first book free and had to to buy 2 & 3.  My only complaint was the very last scene in the book.  I was unhappy with the final result, but knowing what had happen it was the only logical way for it to end
4399853
I love this series. The first book 'Marines' was written in 1st person view and I thought it was an exceptional intro to the trilogy. I also thought the inclusion of the appendices at the conclusion of the 1st book was a nice touch; I found myself referring to it a couple of times when I was reading the 2nd book (which is not always very convenient to do with a eReader as it would be on the actual paper book).

The new characters introduced in book 2 'The Cost of Victory' were fleshed out enough that caring for them and their well-being was easy. There were not too many introduced too fast as with some novels and they greatly added to the story. I thought the romantic arc was a welcome edition even though not expounded upon much and it sure did not get in the way of the blood and guts warrior tale. I would say after reading the first trilogy that book 2 was my very favorite so far. Well done!

The final book had a conclusion somewhat to the trilogy, but left a clear trajectory to some of the things coming in future novels.

I did not really like the author's note at the beginning of each novel and felt that sometimes it was a very small bit of a spoiler. I like that the author is telling us about the books and his mindset etc.but I just felt like it would have been better at the end of the book. I guess I am glad he included it, just not where he put it in the novels. Overall 5 stars for military sci-fi and a job well done. I highly recommend this series.