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Magic's Promise (The Last Herald-Mage #2)
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Audio: (5) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
& Story: (5) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Oh My Goddess, this book had one hell of a time-skip!!! 12 YEARS!? Van is 28 now, I could not believe it! My sweet teenage baby is now a grown-ass man, that's seen some shit. A battle-tested mage that can fight with the best of them, but still carries hurts from long ago. This book was so cathartic compared to the previous one, but still terribly tragic. Van is older now, and finally able to stand up for himself and is no longer taking criticism from anyone. Even though all Van wants is the sweet embrace of death, his duty and friends keep him tethered and fighting for Valdemar.
Even though I'm relieved that Van was able to reconcile with most of his family, it pains me to see him struggle so much. He's a character that you just want to be happy, but it always seems to allude him. I don't know what to expect in the final book of this trilogy but I hope somehow, some way – that Van finds a sliver of happiness. Even if it's just a micro-joy, give him something.
& Story: (5) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Oh My Goddess, this book had one hell of a time-skip!!! 12 YEARS!? Van is 28 now, I could not believe it! My sweet teenage baby is now a grown-ass man, that's seen some shit. A battle-tested mage that can fight with the best of them, but still carries hurts from long ago. This book was so cathartic compared to the previous one, but still terribly tragic. Van is older now, and finally able to stand up for himself and is no longer taking criticism from anyone. Even though all Van wants is the sweet embrace of death, his duty and friends keep him tethered and fighting for Valdemar.
Even though I'm relieved that Van was able to reconcile with most of his family, it pains me to see him struggle so much. He's a character that you just want to be happy, but it always seems to allude him. I don't know what to expect in the final book of this trilogy but I hope somehow, some way – that Van finds a sliver of happiness. Even if it's just a micro-joy, give him something.
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