Thanks to Edelweiss and St. Martin’s Press for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Release Date: November 26th, 2019
464 Pages
Synopsis: The #1 New York Times bestselling author of “Year One” and “a Of Blood and Bone” concludes her stunning trilogy that the New York Times Book Review praised as “A match for end-of-the-world classics like Stephen a King’s ‘The Stand’.”
After the sickness known as the Doom destroyed civilization, magick has become commonplace, and Fallon Swift has spent her young years learning its ways. Fallon cannot live in peace until she frees those who have been preyed upon by the government or the fanatical Purity Warriors, endlessly hunted or locked up in laboratories, brutalized for years on end. She is determined to save even those who have been complicit with this evil out of fear or weakness—if, indeed, they can be saved.
Strengthened by the bond she shares with her fellow warrior, Duncan, Fallon has already succeeded in rescuing countless shifters and elves and ordinary humans. Now she must help them heal—and rediscover the light and faith within themselves. For although from the time of her birth she has been The One, she is still only one. And as she faces down an old nemesis, sets her sights on the enemy’s stronghold, and pursues her destiny—to finally restore the mystical shield that once protected them all—she will need an army behind her…
The Rise of Magicks is the spectacular conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy, and is further evidence of Nora Roberts’ writing artistry. The way she juggles numerous characters with their own fully plotted backstories, snappy dialogue, exciting fight scenes, swoon-worthy romance, immersive world building, AND ties everything up in a perfect bow, is simply amazing. There are no empty fillers here. Everything and everyone has a purpose. The only issue I had (and I’m not sure if I’m being overly fussy), is that I had envisioned an epic battle between Fallon and her evil cousin Petra, but when their face-off came, it was a bit anticlimactic. Overall though, The Rise of Magicks is as close to perfect as you can get, and Chronicles of The One is my favorite trilogy by Roberts after her Three Sisters Island trilogy. I highly recommend this and the previous two books—Year One, and Of Blood and Bone—to readers who enjoy dystopian fiction, fantasy, paranormal fiction, romance, and adventure.
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Jonny Pongratz said:
Wow, this sounds right up my alley!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s a great trilogy Jonny!
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Jonny Pongratz said:
I’m banking on it!
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beetleypete said:
I can tell how much you liked this one, but it doesn’t really ‘grab’ me. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I don’t see this as being your cup of tea Pete.
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beetleypete said:
Thanks, Kim. Millions will love it, I’m sure. 🙂
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fragglerocking said:
Grabs me, on the TBR but will need to start with No.1. Probably get to it in 2030 at this rate!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
But these are sooo worth it Fraggle!
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fragglerocking said:
You always say that!! 😀
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
But am I right or am I right?😏😂
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fragglerocking said:
🤐😂
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carhicks said:
When Year ONe came out and I passed on reading it, I had a feeling I might regret it eventually and now I do. Great review Kim. i will have to add this trilogy to my TBR and figure out when I will have time to read them.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I do think you’ll like this trilogy Carla.
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carhicks said:
I have added it to Mount TBR.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😁👏🏻
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Beware Of The Reader said:
Kim you convinced me to give this series a try!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Cartwheels!🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️
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suzan khoja said:
I really like Nora Roberts and wish to read her books but I will not try because I never get any of their famous books. I am waiting for these books to come on Amazon for sale. 😍🙂✌
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Her Three Sister’s Island trilogy should be available on Amazon for a reasonable price.
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suzan khoja said:
I will check it out now. 😁 thanks for the recommendations.
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Raven @ Dreamy Addictions said:
I haven’t read this series but heard great things about it. I’m glad you enjoyed the finale! I really need to give it a shot!
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Lelia T said:
Coming up next on my iPod 😉
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dotluvs2write said:
I’m not really into too many trilogy, but years ago I read several of Nora Roberts’ books. My favorite of all time is Three Fates, followed closely by Black Hills. And in the past year, I’ve read a couple of her books, and they were good: The Liar and The Witness. I have her book Under Currents, but haven’t read it yet.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I love anything that uses Greek mythology, so Three Fates is one of my favs as well.
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Theresa (Tessa) Pulyer said:
I loved this series too! Nora Roberts fantasy trilogies are some of my favorites. Great review ❤️
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Theresa. She’s written some great ones.
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