Mind of the Magic (Arhel Book 3)

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To tell you the rest would run heavily into spoilers, but you see we have a very complex plot line. We are told about her mother love, but we don't feel any of the emotions of the characters, they are narrated. At the end of one chapter I could have smacked the author for stating the obvious, that the Hunter was jealous.

If she'd stayed in faia's response, feeling controlled, diminished, etc we might have felt with her. I will read more of Holly Lisle's works out of curiousity and also to see if she grew greatly as a writer. Oct 07, J.

This third and final book in the Arhel series was another quick read, although although it seemed like a step down from the previous Fire in the Mist FitM and Bones of the Past BotP. One of the things I liked was that it expanded upon the world built in the previous book, which I felt was not wrapped up well in BotP. The subtle humor was another welcome presence througho This third and final book in the Arhel series was another quick read, although although it seemed like a step down from the previous Fire in the Mist FitM and Bones of the Past BotP.

The subtle humor was another welcome presence throughout the book. Unlike the other books, this book is told from the perspective of a single character — Faia, the main character from FitM. She was consistently likeable in the previous two novels and had been a strong character, capable of taking care of herself, never in a serious romantic relationship but perfectly capable of having meaningful friendships with other people.

However, in Mind of the Magic, Faia loses many of the aforementioned qualities. So, the interesting story was frequently interrupted by potential suitors popping up and I soon grew tired of listening to Faia's thoughts of why this man or that man wouldn't do.

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By the end of the book I was happy to her go, happy that I wouldn't have to deal with this new and weaker Faia any more. Jul 18, Jennifer Heise rated it liked it Shelves: Somehow, I have trouble getting into Holly Lisle's writing. It always strikes me as something I would have been really glad to read back when finding a new Andre Norton was an amazing discovery, that seems rather contrived to me now. But the plot here is pretty original: Delmuirie, trapped in some sort of spell for all of human history.

Attempts have been made to awaken Delmuirie before. But Faia is about to get dragged into one that just might succeed-- and have dire consequences for the world as she knows it. But as with Norton, it's really the plot that steals the show, unassisted by the two-dimensional male characters in the same mold as Norton's secondary characters.

Compare to The Magic Goes Away. Sep 13, Laura of Lurking rated it it was amazing. This was a fantastic finish to the trilogy. It made the previous two books appear to have been almost an extravagant world building exercise in preparation fr telling us this last adventure. All the threads of adventures, cultures, histories and everything we had learnt came together so that this book could be all action, adventure and storytelling of great skill.

It was great to see characters such as Faia and Medwind return again, as well as to see that all of their previous magic has a price a This was a fantastic finish to the trilogy. It was great to see characters such as Faia and Medwind return again, as well as to see that all of their previous magic has a price and what happens to a magical existence when the magic all goes out. A thrilling end to an amazing trilogy.

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The ending feels satisfying, but I would love to see the author return here at some point and explore the possibilities of the wider world Jan 25, Laura rated it liked it Shelves: I happened across the book while I was cleaning my room. I figured I'd remember more of the book as I read. I was kinda right. I remembered enough to keep track of the characters but not enough to spoil the story.

I like Holly Lisle 's heroines. They aren't superheroic nor superobnoxious. I particularly like Medwind who is a randy, polyandrous scholar. I don't think I've ever run into a character like her before Ms. Like many adventure stories, the plot I happened across the book while I was cleaning my room. Like many adventure stories, the plot is fairly shallow.

In some ways it's believable because it's fantasy. In some ways I wish fantasy didn't have to be the rationale for the plot. This is, for me, a beach read: Mar 10, Mike rated it really liked it.

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A good wrap up to the trilogy. Faia inadvertently removes all the magic from Arhel. This is about how it happened, and who Delmuirie and the First Folk really are. I enjoyed it, It was a fast paced and fun read. This final book in this series is not one I remember at all. I remember wanting to read this book and after I did, it left me a little bemused.

The story finished and all the threads tied up, it just didn't move me. Feb 15, Diedra DD rated it it was amazing. The characters breathed, lived! The problems felt real, the romance warmed my heart while the tragedies ripped at my soul.

Mind of the Magic (Arhel, #3) by Holly Lisle

Jul 25, Cheryl rated it liked it Shelves: Great for light reading. Jan 28, Anthea Strezze rated it really liked it. Review to be added later. Sep 14, Dwer rated it liked it Shelves: Had a struggle getting through it the first time for some reason, but this re-read was much better. Maybe even a four. Jul 04, Marina rated it really liked it Shelves: This book was lost in Hurricane Sandy. This book was found in a library sale July Mar 12, Kelley rated it it was ok Shelves: I didn't like this book.

It didn't have the pizzaz that Lisle's books normally do. I don't think it was as well written as her other books, even the ones in this series. Christina rated it it was amazing May 03, Tanya rated it liked it Sep 22, Mouse rated it liked it May 05, Heather rated it liked it Oct 20, David Russell rated it liked it Jan 06, David rated it liked it Jun 03, Jess Miller rated it liked it May 11, I liked this third book in the series a little better than the second.

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Some new characters were introduced but some others that I wanted more of were not as much a part of this book. I suppose it is a good thing when an author writes a new trilogy and the reader wants more of the characters she has grown to love.

Overall, it is a good book and I enjoyed reading the entire trilogy. The world building is excellent. I bought this series mostly due to to the fact that I had already read her World Gate series and liked it. However, this series left me a bit flat. Not sure why, maybe making to many comparisons between the two series. But a good read anyway. I like the way Lisle layers characters and plots. I like this kind of book you can just get lost in. I always have fun with this authors books.

Then things slow, or seem to, but one of those early bits of conflict quietly holds in place. It keeps reminding us that there's more happening under the surface, that something bigger is lurking, waiting for Faia to become complacent. As in the previous "Arhel" books, Holly's style is very clean.

She never allows the story to lose focus. We learn what we need to about the characters and the world, but never to the point where gaining this knowledge pulls us from the meat of the story. I became a zombie reading "Mind of the Magic. For me, the real gem of this story is the conflict between the Servants and Faia's party.

Such horrid, repulsive men, hiding their thieving and murdering behind a mask of Holy self-righteousness. This is followed closely by Faia's visions from within the emeshest, seeing the futility of what she'd done. This book is really great. I didn't want to put it down once I picked it up! The contents are full of adventure and excitement. It even has some romance but it's not to sappy. That's something that you have to work to find in the romance of books. Faia and the other outstanding cast of characters will never let you forget about them once you have read this book!

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Faia Rissedotte returns in this third in the series by Holly Lisle. Again disdaining all the established rules, fate delivers her into great trouble. Intelligence and ability help her out. Another winner and a great read. I didn't want to put it down. Only exhaustion and the need to support my family work made me.

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If you like fantasy with twists this ones for you. As the third book in the Arhel trilogy, I was left still wanting more--more adventures, more Faia! I had read the previous books, and this was on par with them: If you haven't yet, I suggest finding all books in the trilogy and sitting back to enjoy a wonderful read! One person found this helpful. See all 8 reviews.

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