I have very much enjoyed Tamora Pierce's books for the amazing worldbuilding and how progressive they are (i.e. queer characters, birth control etc.) but I really struggled towards the end of this series with Diane and Numair's developing relationship. To have a 30-year-old in a relationship with a 16-year-old is horrifying with the added power dynamic of the mentor/teacher relationship it is an abuse of power.

I'll admit I struggled with this one. I wasn't as interested in the immortal realm and really was more interested in the war and the impending battle. Though I enjoyed the Darklings, the buildup in Numair and Daine's relationship. I am anxious to see how the pair show up in the next quartet if they do at all. Definitely the third one is my favorite in the series but this was still a good conclusion to the series.

Three stars for Gold-streak, Leaf and Jelly.

Really enjoyed this series. Now on to the next one. Circle of Magic series.

Tamora Pierces books are awesome! I personaly like all of them, as the world is fantastic and all the heros/main characters get a turn and then you will meet them again when the you-if you read another series that come after that. (most of those series are in one world) I think you should read them in order I really like Alanna The lioness

Tamora Pierce is one of the best writers ever. Her stories are so epic and awesome.

***For fans: "The Dragon's Tale", a short story featuring Kitten, Daine and Numair from The Immortals quartet, appears in Jack Dann's and Gardner Dozois's anthology THE DRAGON BOOK***

Loved best for Daine's