A gratifying ending to a trilogy that is well-worth reading.
In a world where legends and lore abound and monsters rule the day, young princess Galayne finds herself in another thorny predicament. Carted off against her will to an unknown destination, she has no idea what challenges lie ahead for her or her people back home. Though she may be a prisoner, Galayne’s not simply beating the air, waiting for salvation to find her. Captivity is an opportunity to hone her skills and at the same time gather information that might help her magical kingdom. Perfectly suited to her tenacious personality, the prison to which she is taken proves to be a bizarre subterranean testing ground, a place called Mulkar or The Cursed Prominence. Never one to back down from a challenge, Galayne does what she needs to in order to survive, and she even manages to dig up a few secrets that could change everything. And with monster attacks increasing to deadly proportions, change is exactly what her kingdom needs if it hopes to prevail.
The satisfying culmination of a lighthearted and enchanting series, For the Intended: Journal Three ties up every loose end from earlier installments, while deftly imparting a unique new segment of Edgeladine’s history. Just when it seems we know everything about Galayne’s home and origins, the worldbuilding and mythos of Edgeladine expands, adding greater depth to a meticulously conceived fantasy. Edging toward the dystopian, Galayne’s limited time in Mulkar is so engaging it would make a riveting book all its own. One subtly irresistible feature to Haven Berg’s For The Intended series is the unpretentious narrative voice and the casual feel of the dialogue. Distinctive for a fantasy, it is a delight to read a story filled with wondrous creatures, ancient prophecies, and dramatic kingdom shifts that is populated by down-to-earth characters that modern young readers will relate to. Adding in a charismatic new antagonist that you’ll love to hate, For the Intended: Journal Three is feisty and bold, a gratifying ending to a trilogy that is well-worth reading.
