Land of Fury, A Ruined Lands Novel (ebook)

I say this about every one of Lindsey’s books but I loved every page. This story captured me on page one and kept me company in the late nights I was up with my newborn. The characters were so realistic, the details played through my head like a movie. I mostly loved the surprises throughout the story. They kept me guessing. This book can be read independently but for the best experience I suggest you read the previous 2 ruined land books first.

*No Spoiler Review*
Any referenced spoilers in this review are due to the relationship of this book to the other 2 in the series but do not reveal anything within the book.

Lindsey Pogue has truly outdone herself! Though this book could be read as a standalone, you will miss significant series culminating realizations, the ending of major arcs, and the satisfaction of a trilogy that closes with perfection. This being said, the setting is familiar to those who have read Sea of Storms. However, the nuances of the terrain, and the shift of the environment from one end of the continent to the other, are vividly described. My fingers were cold just reading it! The character-building was logical, emotional, and engaging. If you were frustrated with a main character’s actions, some secondary character soon after vented their frustrations at the main character - it was like the secondary characters were mind-readers…or reader-readers. The plot twists are layered and dynamic but well-played out like a weaver pulling the final thread in place. Having read the other two books in the trilogy, there were twists I had “hoped” for, or could glean pieces of. But just when I thought I may have my thumb on it, Ms. Pogue yanked the map right out from under me! I was thoroughly pleased not only with how this book ended, but how the series came to a close. There is more thing to note. One of my absolute favorite characters in this book is Odin. Odin is a wolf. Odin happens to embody characteristics of one of the other characters that that character will not allow anyone else to see until near the very end. The humanistic qualities that Odin carries is a literary trick that so few authors can pull off to witness this was richly rewarding. 10/10!

Once upon a time, the Grimm brothers gave us amazing fairy tales; you now have the adult version of the favorites we grew up on! I didn't think Linsey could top the first two books, but she did it! Plus, the best part of this trilogy is getting the characters tied together, falling in love with them, and knowing you'll get to read it over again with the same joy.