I always found myself loving one over the other. Rielle and Eliana were always two different leading ladies. But Legrand puts her own touch into it as well to keep it fresh and new. Normally time travel plot lines follow a script and Lightbringer does follow. The most brilliant part of this entire series is how effortlessly Legrand deals with the time travel aspect. Plus there were even some plot threads being woven still. There was a lot of threads that were still being wrapped up. The reason being is that where the characters left off wasn't something you could just rectify quickly. However, the slow pace at the beginning to me is justified. Lightbringer picks up almost immediately after the conclusion of Kingsbane and certainly takes off slowly. As this is a finale to a series, spoilers are highly unavoidable but I will do my best. I will forever miss these characters and this world. I do believe Legrand did an excellent job in doing so. Lightbringer was always going to be a tough finale book because there were so many elements that needed to wrapped up. Claire Legrand executed a very satisfying and bittersweet finale. 'One of the biggest new YA fantasies.'- Entertainment WeeklyĪ round of applause for the conclusion to the Empirium Trilogy.A Bustle Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018.

A Goodreads Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018.

A BuzzFeed Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018.

Betrayed and abandoned, she fights to keep her power at bay-and away from Corien, who will stop at nothing to travel back in time to Rielle, even if that means destroying her daughter.īut when the mysterious Prophet reveals themselves at last, everything changes, giving Rielle and Eliana a second chance for salvation-or the destruction their world has been dreading.Īn epic fantasy with female protagonist, the Empirium Trilogy has captured the hearts of many and Lightbringer concludes this beloved teen fantasy series. In the future, Eliana arrives in the Empire's capital as a broken shell of herself. Separated from Audric and Ludivine, she embraces the role of Blood Queen and her place by Corien's side, determined to become the monster the world believes her to be. Meanwhile, whispers from the empirium slowly drive her mad, urging her to open the Gate. Queen Rielle, pushed away from everything she loves, turns to Corien and his promises of glory. Two queens, separated by a thousand years must face their ultimate destinies. The incredible conclusion to the Empirium Trilogy that started with the instant New York Times bestsellers Furyborn and Kingsbane ! This series is perfect for those looking for books for teen girls and is also one of the best fantasy series for adults and teens!

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