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I had high expectations and it did not disappoint! Love developing, loss, family, revenge, magic, power and leadership. All in one book! The story starts where it left off, which was a bit of an adjustment for me, as it's been a couple of months since I read the last book (but I remembered as I read). But, if you're reading them all together, this will be great. I like how many issues were dealt with sensitively, that plot points were resolved and that the ending is satisfying - it didn't end too quickly, or drag on. Bridget always knows just how much description to give so I can picture what's going on (too much and I become bored, which I never do in this whole series). Overall, I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a strong, female lead. Alora is not only powerful, but also shows a full range of emotions and is always ready to help people.

I've waited so long for this book, and I've followed the series faithfully since the beginning. I was excited to finally get the answers that have been brewing since the first book, to find out why Terra was formed and if Jesse would finally be saved. I will say that I did love this book immensely, but it was hard to read. I had to stop reading it for a day just to get over the hard feelings that I experienced on Alora's behalf, because it honestly felt like the pain she went through was my own. This is one of the stories that breaks your heart, because sometimes love can hurt. You want everything to work out, for everyone to get the happy ending and the day to be saved, but it doesn't always work out that way. It's hard and unfair, and sometimes it seems like the world is ending. Heck, maybe it should. Alora understands that, through so many trials and hardships. She's faced with so many difficulties in such a short time, but she overcomes. She learns, she grows, she triumphs.

Alora has come a long ways since finding out she wasn’t just a foster kid but actually the most powerful person in the world…and that the fate of the world rested in her hands. But there’s still just one thing that matters to her above all else—her brother Jesse. She needs to figure out how to stop Isis, whether to trust Ra, and if Kahn plays a role in her future, but first she has to make sure Jesse will be okay or nothing else matters. Meanwhile, she’s sifting through the memories of her Egyptian past that are slowly resurfacing, trying to find clues about who to trust and how to fix the mess the world is in. She’s already given so much. Can she find the strength to fight for people she doesn’t even know when she’s at her breaking point? And with conflicting messages from the past, can anyone help her or is she on her own to save the world? This series has been incredible, and the finale does not disappoint. It’s full of shocking twists, answers to mysteries, and breathtaking, richly described ancient Egypt scenes. The character development is incredible. . .not only do the main characters have depth and just feel “real,” but even the villains are understandable in their choices. There’s just the right amount of humor to balance the tension, so prepare for weird looks as you alternately gasp and laugh. And have a tissue handy, because it’s both heart-wrenching and heart-filling.