I really loved this book and series. I could totally imagine myself reading this at a younger age and getting really attached to it. That being said, it is definitely going down as one of my favorite series. I really enjoy that it is a classic fantasy quest, just done really well. And so excited that I have a sequel series waiting to be read now as well! I would recommend it even without the additional story, but I won't complain to have more about this world and characters.

This second part of the final installment definitely takes the story and action up a notch. The characters face some crazy stuff. The scenes in the tunnels and in the ancient ruins of the Sithi castle got to a pretty creepy place, and not to mention a desperate place, that I really ended up liking. It lent a heavier tone and darkness to the story that made it stronger I felt. Also, love the 50 pages or so of revelations at the end, again classic. :)