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Mageborn #5
The Final Redemption
Mordecai has made the ultimate sacrifice to keep his family safe, and now struggles to understand what he has become. Rejected by all, he must learn to master the darkness within if he is to stop Mal’goroth from destroying humanity. Alone, he battles to control the malevolent magic that has consumed him as he searches for some way to turn his destructive new powers against the Dark Gods themselves. To win, he must somehow transform his own damnation into mankind’s salvation.
600 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 21, 2014
About the author
Michael G. Manning
26 books2,008 followersMichael Manning was born in Cleveland, Texas and spent his formative years there, reading fantasy and science fiction, concocting home grown experiments in his backyard, and generally avoiding schoolwork.
Eventually he went to college, starting at Sam Houston State University, where his love of beer blossomed and his obsession with playing role-playing games led him to what he calls 'his best year ever' and what most of his family calls 'the lost year'.
Several years and a few crappy jobs later, he decided to pursue college again and was somehow accepted into the University of Houston Honors program (we won't get into the particulars of that miracle). This led to a degree in pharmacy and it followed from there that he wound up with a license to practice said profession.
Unfortunately, Michael was not a very good pharmacist. Being relatively lawless and free spirited were not particularly good traits to possess in a career focused on perfection, patient safety, and the letter-of-the-law. Nevertheless, he persisted and after a stint as a hospital pharmacy manager wound up as a pharmacist working in correctional managed care for the State of Texas.
He gave drugs to prisoners.
After a year or two at UTMB he became bored and taught himself entirely too much about networking, programming, and database design and administration. At first his supervisors warned him (repeatedly) to do his assigned tasks and stop designing programs to help his coworkers do theirs, but eventually they gave up and just let him do whatever he liked since it seemed to be generally working out well for them.
Ten or eleven years later and he got bored with that too. So he wrote a book. We won't talk about where he was when he wrote 'The Blacksmith's Son', but let's just assume he was probably supposed to be doing something else at the time.
Some people liked the book and told other people. Now they won't leave him alone.
After another year or two, he decided to just give up and stop pretending to be a pharmacist/programmer, much to the chagrin of his mother (who had only ever wanted him to grow up to be a doctor and had finally become content with the fact that he had settled on pharmacy instead).
Michael's wife supported his decision, even as she stubbornly refused to believe he would make any money at it. It turned out later that she was just telling him this because she knew that nothing made Michael more contrary than his never ending desire to prove her wrong. Once he was able to prove said fact she promptly admitted her tricky ruse and he has since given up on trying to win.
Today he lives at home with his stubborn wife, teenage twins, a giant moose-poodle, two yorkies, a green-cheeked conure, a massive prehistoric tortoise, and a head full of imaginary people. There are also some fish, but he refuses to talk about them.
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Eventually he went to college, starting at Sam Houston State University, where his love of beer blossomed and his obsession with playing role-playing games led him to what he calls 'his best year ever' and what most of his family calls 'the lost year'.
Several years and a few crappy jobs later, he decided to pursue college again and was somehow accepted into the University of Houston Honors program (we won't get into the particulars of that miracle). This led to a degree in pharmacy and it followed from there that he wound up with a license to practice said profession.
Unfortunately, Michael was not a very good pharmacist. Being relatively lawless and free spirited were not particularly good traits to possess in a career focused on perfection, patient safety, and the letter-of-the-law. Nevertheless, he persisted and after a stint as a hospital pharmacy manager wound up as a pharmacist working in correctional managed care for the State of Texas.
He gave drugs to prisoners.
After a year or two at UTMB he became bored and taught himself entirely too much about networking, programming, and database design and administration. At first his supervisors warned him (repeatedly) to do his assigned tasks and stop designing programs to help his coworkers do theirs, but eventually they gave up and just let him do whatever he liked since it seemed to be generally working out well for them.
Ten or eleven years later and he got bored with that too. So he wrote a book. We won't talk about where he was when he wrote 'The Blacksmith's Son', but let's just assume he was probably supposed to be doing something else at the time.
Some people liked the book and told other people. Now they won't leave him alone.
After another year or two, he decided to just give up and stop pretending to be a pharmacist/programmer, much to the chagrin of his mother (who had only ever wanted him to grow up to be a doctor and had finally become content with the fact that he had settled on pharmacy instead).
Michael's wife supported his decision, even as she stubbornly refused to believe he would make any money at it. It turned out later that she was just telling him this because she knew that nothing made Michael more contrary than his never ending desire to prove her wrong. Once he was able to prove said fact she promptly admitted her tricky ruse and he has since given up on trying to win.
Today he lives at home with his stubborn wife, teenage twins, a giant moose-poodle, two yorkies, a green-cheeked conure, a massive prehistoric tortoise, and a head full of imaginary people. There are also some fish, but he refuses to talk about them.
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February 12, 2014
I'm so glad I read this series. This is the fantasy I love: Loveable characters, a powerful magic, powerful foes, a bit of deus ex machina, a lot of fights, powerful emotional moments (and one very very sad one), profound love between the characters (whether friendship-love or filial-love or...well...lovers-love) and a sweet ending. Ah, "bittersweet" would be a more appropriate word
I'm sad it is over. But the author has promised prequels. I bet the first one will start with Tyrion...
Thank you Mr Manning for offering us this journey. I'll eagerly be waiting for the prequels.
I strongly recommend The Mageborn series.
I'm sad it is over. But the author has promised prequels. I bet the first one will start with Tyrion...
Thank you Mr Manning for offering us this journey. I'll eagerly be waiting for the prequels.
I strongly recommend The Mageborn series.
January 23, 2014
A great conclusion! It left me with a wide smile :) ...I'll gladly read the prequel but personally I hope the author will consider writing a sequel about Moira, Matthew and all the other children...
March 31, 2021
Notes:
Honestly, this book was packed with too much and not enough to back it all up. I liked that the author wasn't afraid to go all out in the various directions for the story, but it wasn't written well to make it stand. The writing comes across as "young". Not young like it's for young people but rough and cluttered like the work of someone that is starting the creative writing process.
Parts of the writing was 1-2 stars for me. I'm rounding up to make it 3 stars.
Honestly, this book was packed with too much and not enough to back it all up. I liked that the author wasn't afraid to go all out in the various directions for the story, but it wasn't written well to make it stand. The writing comes across as "young". Not young like it's for young people but rough and cluttered like the work of someone that is starting the creative writing process.
Parts of the writing was 1-2 stars for me. I'm rounding up to make it 3 stars.
January 29, 2014
Short Review - Ending leaves alot to be desired, quite a few plot lines left unfinished, and several chars get a few lines with no real explanation to where there going in life. A few major revelations left me puzzled as to the nature of what exactly happened in this series, Mainly what where the Dark Gods about? and what exactly happened to the rest of the Mages? Also the revelations regarding the shining gods leave me puzzled as to there actions in the first books.
I expect the forth coming book might go someway to answering this, but I kinda expected this book to solve more of the future problems the King was solving in the last, and also visit some of the other city's and kingdoms on the map.
I expect the forth coming book might go someway to answering this, but I kinda expected this book to solve more of the future problems the King was solving in the last, and also visit some of the other city's and kingdoms on the map.
December 6, 2015
The ending ruined this for me. All character development we've seen for Mordecai is simply thrown entirely out of the way. Same goes for Penny.
Almost made me wish I stopped reading the series at the forth book.
Almost made me wish I stopped reading the series at the forth book.
February 18, 2021
A ruined series- sad
For a five book series this started out in a really good fashion.
Sadly, by book 4 the main character is transformed from a person you could dig your emotional teeth into, and continuing on into book 5, he became a whiny little bitch - oh woe is me about everything.
Sad ending to what started out as a great series.
For a five book series this started out in a really good fashion.
Sadly, by book 4 the main character is transformed from a person you could dig your emotional teeth into, and continuing on into book 5, he became a whiny little bitch - oh woe is me about everything.
Sad ending to what started out as a great series.
June 27, 2020
An enjoyable read most of the time. My main issues was that I couldn’t stand Penny as a character on a visceral level from like book two. This grew from the annoyance and mild dislike in book one. All I can say is he truly must have loved her! She betrays him and mocks him making it a very strange duo.
The magic system was also poor with little true explanation and comes too easily leaving me bored. This area of the plot then is lacking in depth as there is no progression and trial. The main character Mordecai is less interesting because of this and it is a shame. Michael Manning does better in this area with Art of the Adept.
All said and done I am glad of the read but not one I would read again. I have read Art of the Adept series twice because the magic system is more believable and more thought out. No truly annoying character either.
The magic system was also poor with little true explanation and comes too easily leaving me bored. This area of the plot then is lacking in depth as there is no progression and trial. The main character Mordecai is less interesting because of this and it is a shame. Michael Manning does better in this area with Art of the Adept.
All said and done I am glad of the read but not one I would read again. I have read Art of the Adept series twice because the magic system is more believable and more thought out. No truly annoying character either.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 24, 2014
Powers seemingly beyond measure are wonderfully juxtaposed with innate and external struggles. Dark and light twists are woven in a silk web that bring afore the gestalt of the tale, which avidly affixes the eyes to each and every line. With possible allusions of more to come, it is a wonderful conclusion to the mageborn saga, and should be heralded as a refreshing fantasy that cries out to those who resist the conventional power rise which is consequently superficially restricted by the author. Not a far cry from the works of David Gemmell, David Eddings, Tolkien, Terry Goodkind, just to name a few, I look forward to the next instalment!
January 6, 2015
This book surprised Me. I mean really surprised Me, alot of times sequels aren't as good as the first book. Yet against all odds this book is better than the original. The ending was fabulous and it didn't end the way I thought it would which is almost always a good thing, and in this situation it was amazing. Thank you for this book, one of the best books I've read in years.
August 24, 2016
I enjoyed the entire series. Can't wait to read the character books.
September 28, 2018
4.5 stars, great series, I love this book and series.
October 12, 2018
Not too bad of an ending to the series though the story does feel dragged-out.
Michael G Manning knows how to worldbuild and create interesting characters but the plot and pacing of the series is off. In the first couple books it was the point of view errors that threw me off the most but in the last three books this was improved upon. I will likely read other books based in this world but only after a break from it.
There is a significant tonal difference between this story and the rest of the series ... To be blunt it's depressing and dark for most of the book. Much of the humor that made the previous books a bit light-hearted even when a lot of bad things were happening is gone. This has the effect of making the story feel longer because the reader is waiting for the chance to laugh or relax a little while a lot of bad things keep happening. It is one depressing chapter after the next. There is made worse by the fact that a significant portion of the story focuses on a subplot that, while having elements in the previous books, seems solely designed to occupy the main protagonist while the author deals with the other characters and the events surrounding them. Basically the main protagonist/his representative has to get something from A to B. it's simple and an interesting concept that should have been over quickly. Instead he is forced to leave what he needs at A to travel to B only to turn around to go back to A to finally end up back at B with it ending up rather meaningless in terms of the story's/series resolution. In truth it felt as if the author put it in so that he would have something to write about in the next series based in this world after he wrote the prequel series.
I love stories that are written in a way that makes it feel as if you're flying through it. But I also love a good ending that gives the reader enough time at the end of a long series to feel as if you know where the characters are and are going. Unfortunately this story does not fall into either category. there is a good 25% or so of the ending that takes place after the climax. It does attempt to tie up some of the loose ends but leaves some while it also creates others that are seeds for a future series as well as an epilogue designed to lead into the prequel series.
Michael G Manning knows how to worldbuild and create interesting characters but the plot and pacing of the series is off. In the first couple books it was the point of view errors that threw me off the most but in the last three books this was improved upon. I will likely read other books based in this world but only after a break from it.
There is a significant tonal difference between this story and the rest of the series ... To be blunt it's depressing and dark for most of the book. Much of the humor that made the previous books a bit light-hearted even when a lot of bad things were happening is gone. This has the effect of making the story feel longer because the reader is waiting for the chance to laugh or relax a little while a lot of bad things keep happening. It is one depressing chapter after the next. There is made worse by the fact that a significant portion of the story focuses on a subplot that, while having elements in the previous books, seems solely designed to occupy the main protagonist while the author deals with the other characters and the events surrounding them. Basically the main protagonist/his representative has to get something from A to B. it's simple and an interesting concept that should have been over quickly. Instead he is forced to leave what he needs at A to travel to B only to turn around to go back to A to finally end up back at B with it ending up rather meaningless in terms of the story's/series resolution. In truth it felt as if the author put it in so that he would have something to write about in the next series based in this world after he wrote the prequel series.
I love stories that are written in a way that makes it feel as if you're flying through it. But I also love a good ending that gives the reader enough time at the end of a long series to feel as if you know where the characters are and are going. Unfortunately this story does not fall into either category. there is a good 25% or so of the ending that takes place after the climax. It does attempt to tie up some of the loose ends but leaves some while it also creates others that are seeds for a future series as well as an epilogue designed to lead into the prequel series.
February 24, 2021
Great epic series
For those readers interested in fantasy, coming of age, epic tales from authors such as David Eddings, Margaret Weiss, Tracy Hickman, or Robert Jordan, I would highly recommend this author & series.
It is a typical tale of a young main character realizing their worth & power while blossoming into a formidable force that their seemingly unbearable enemies quickly learn to respect and fear. There really isn't anything new here in relation to the tried and true method of how a story such as this unfolds. It is a formula that has been successful for centuries while being both entertaining & engaging for the reader.
However, it is Michael Manning's unique storytelling ability in fleshing out the characters and the narrative, combined with a fresh new look on all things magical and mystical, which sets this series apart. I felt invested in the character's lives, decisions, triumphs, and tragedies. When something bad (or good) would happen in the story, it would actually evoke an emotional response from me. That, to me, is the highest praise an author can get. It made me think, feel, evaluate, learn, and grow. Not every Homeric work has the kind of depth and meaning, as this series does, to manifest such reactions.
This was my second time reading through this first of many multiple volume works that have been created in this fantastical world. I now plan on eagerly starting one of the other sequel or prequel sets in this line.
As a lifelong fan and avid reader of many fantasy and science fiction works, both stand alone novels and multiple volume sets, I would highly recommend you pick up at least the first book in this 5 volume set. You'll be hooked and want to know what happens next just as I was. You won't be disappointed.
Hope this helps you decide.
For those readers interested in fantasy, coming of age, epic tales from authors such as David Eddings, Margaret Weiss, Tracy Hickman, or Robert Jordan, I would highly recommend this author & series.
It is a typical tale of a young main character realizing their worth & power while blossoming into a formidable force that their seemingly unbearable enemies quickly learn to respect and fear. There really isn't anything new here in relation to the tried and true method of how a story such as this unfolds. It is a formula that has been successful for centuries while being both entertaining & engaging for the reader.
However, it is Michael Manning's unique storytelling ability in fleshing out the characters and the narrative, combined with a fresh new look on all things magical and mystical, which sets this series apart. I felt invested in the character's lives, decisions, triumphs, and tragedies. When something bad (or good) would happen in the story, it would actually evoke an emotional response from me. That, to me, is the highest praise an author can get. It made me think, feel, evaluate, learn, and grow. Not every Homeric work has the kind of depth and meaning, as this series does, to manifest such reactions.
This was my second time reading through this first of many multiple volume works that have been created in this fantastical world. I now plan on eagerly starting one of the other sequel or prequel sets in this line.
As a lifelong fan and avid reader of many fantasy and science fiction works, both stand alone novels and multiple volume sets, I would highly recommend you pick up at least the first book in this 5 volume set. You'll be hooked and want to know what happens next just as I was. You won't be disappointed.
Hope this helps you decide.
December 27, 2020
I've read every book by this author that I could find back-to-back almost by cumpulsion. Rarely does a book deserve 5 stars. That's a perfect score after all. Throughout the series, Manning proves not to be the greatest of writers technically, but sometimes that can be overlooked; Michael G. Manning's is a phenomenal story teller. Here his fantastic story-telling powers outshone any defects the book might otherwise have.
While reading, I recall feeling as though the story, the characters, and the world opened, blossomed, and exploded, like a video zooming in on a fractal. The climax kept coming, the tension kept building, and the story kept growing to contain it all.
After reading, upon reflection, this book showed me that a key element to writing a successful series is to end each book in a way that would have seemed inconceiveable at the end of the last one... without the appearance of trying to do so. While this is the fifth of a five-part series, nine other books follow it and this generally holds true for Manning's work throughout. The book closes securely, though, so don't let the following books intimidate you. They are their own stories even as they all fold and flow together beautifully.
Also, don't let this review sway you, as I had already liked the author's work and had been invested in the story for a long while. If you don't care for the first four books, you probably won't care for this one, either. If you enjoyed them, I wonder why you'd now be reading a review of the next book. Get on with it!
While reading, I recall feeling as though the story, the characters, and the world opened, blossomed, and exploded, like a video zooming in on a fractal. The climax kept coming, the tension kept building, and the story kept growing to contain it all.
After reading, upon reflection, this book showed me that a key element to writing a successful series is to end each book in a way that would have seemed inconceiveable at the end of the last one... without the appearance of trying to do so. While this is the fifth of a five-part series, nine other books follow it and this generally holds true for Manning's work throughout. The book closes securely, though, so don't let the following books intimidate you. They are their own stories even as they all fold and flow together beautifully.
Also, don't let this review sway you, as I had already liked the author's work and had been invested in the story for a long while. If you don't care for the first four books, you probably won't care for this one, either. If you enjoyed them, I wonder why you'd now be reading a review of the next book. Get on with it!
June 24, 2019
In most books, I hope for a long, drawn out ending. However, I feel as if this was a little too long. Especially if we're not getting another book that takes place after the story.
Overall, I really liked the story. It was interesting seeing the main character change because of his unusual circumstance. It was also nice getting to see outside of his perspective as much as we did. However, there were a long of drawbacks to the story, mostly, I feel, due to the the book that came before.
I felt that the ending didn't really work for me because it felt more like a new beginning than a new ending. The climate happened, and then, although there were issues still to resolve, it ended. And then the post-story began. It felt like a large epilogue, and left me with more questions than answers.
That said, I enjoyed the ride. I will definitely continue to read any additions to this series.
Overall, I really liked the story. It was interesting seeing the main character change because of his unusual circumstance. It was also nice getting to see outside of his perspective as much as we did. However, there were a long of drawbacks to the story, mostly, I feel, due to the the book that came before.
I felt that the ending didn't really work for me because it felt more like a new beginning than a new ending. The climate happened, and then, although there were issues still to resolve, it ended. And then the post-story began. It felt like a large epilogue, and left me with more questions than answers.
That said, I enjoyed the ride. I will definitely continue to read any additions to this series.
February 10, 2023
What impressed me most about this series was that there was no fall-off between books. Typically, an author might write a great first novel, but then there's a massive drop between the first and second books, or one of the others in the series. Each novel in this series, however, had everyone one could look for in a novel, fantasy or not. There was tension, emotion, interest, and most importantly, each novel was a complete book unto itself. So often, each book in series is just a place holder, trying to string out the story, rather than being a complete novel. Here, I was impressed with how each new book had a well defined storyline, peaking in a climax and resolving in a denouement. Oddly, though, the final book in the series, the one to wrap up the whole story, felt the least complete of all the books. The ending did not finish with a cliff hanger, but it definitely did not wrap up with a feeling that the novel story and the series were over.
May 12, 2020
It had been quite a while since i had read book 4 but withing minutes of starting book 5 after all this time it all came back to me.The series contains everything i love about the fantasy genre.Equal parts comedy,action,and intrigue.Each book is like a fine puzzle that you work your way through along the way to paint a picture of the whole series.I don't just like these characters i love them.They are full of heroism,love,betrayal,and last but not least surprises.I laughed out loud and also put down my kindle along the way to regain my composure at times.I love this world and their are several off shoots of this series that are still out there which i plain on reading in the not to near future.
September 25, 2022
Mageborn #5
The conclusion of this portion of the series comes from an unexpected POV, while still following Mort. He continues his war with the gods and the preservation of his family even over his dead body. Fortunately, he recruits some powerful allies to his cause but in the end he can only appeal to the will of his greatest enemy, sorting out the aftermath will be just as challenging.
I think the final confrontation was a bit silly since Mal'goroth wanted the same thing Mort was trying to accomplish anyway. I also had a hard time with his decision to make his own dragon deities but I suppose we will see how that turns out. All in all, I enjoyed this series very much.
The conclusion of this portion of the series comes from an unexpected POV, while still following Mort. He continues his war with the gods and the preservation of his family even over his dead body. Fortunately, he recruits some powerful allies to his cause but in the end he can only appeal to the will of his greatest enemy, sorting out the aftermath will be just as challenging.
I think the final confrontation was a bit silly since Mal'goroth wanted the same thing Mort was trying to accomplish anyway. I also had a hard time with his decision to make his own dragon deities but I suppose we will see how that turns out. All in all, I enjoyed this series very much.
March 2, 2019
More like 2.5
As far as series ending go, this is abysmal. If I hadn't identified the plot and themes of this series within the greater universe, I would have been completely out to lunch. As someone who was introduced to Manning via recommendation, just do not. I'd still like a map, because 6+ books into the future, I don't know what I should or should not read. Based on what I know from the Riven Gates Book One, I'm going to need plenty of recommendations. Yet the ending of this series and the beginning of that series have serious and hearty disconnects. I look forward to learning the stories of the children so I can eventually embrace Riven Gates more fully-- in 2020.
As far as series ending go, this is abysmal. If I hadn't identified the plot and themes of this series within the greater universe, I would have been completely out to lunch. As someone who was introduced to Manning via recommendation, just do not. I'd still like a map, because 6+ books into the future, I don't know what I should or should not read. Based on what I know from the Riven Gates Book One, I'm going to need plenty of recommendations. Yet the ending of this series and the beginning of that series have serious and hearty disconnects. I look forward to learning the stories of the children so I can eventually embrace Riven Gates more fully-- in 2020.
November 17, 2020
Magical
After reading a book that was like watching paint dry , I thought I would read something lighter, I liked the cover and info given about the book so I started the series blacksmiths son I liked the pace that was set from the start and the developing storyline. Michael has a knack for capturing the essence of the characters I smiled at the quips Mordecai came out with and his explanation of the magics, the storylines kept you there from start to the end of the series I had many a late night. Great entertainment a really excellent series , his imagination is amazing
After reading a book that was like watching paint dry , I thought I would read something lighter, I liked the cover and info given about the book so I started the series blacksmiths son I liked the pace that was set from the start and the developing storyline. Michael has a knack for capturing the essence of the characters I smiled at the quips Mordecai came out with and his explanation of the magics, the storylines kept you there from start to the end of the series I had many a late night. Great entertainment a really excellent series , his imagination is amazing
December 14, 2017
Creative
Mr. Manning has weaved a lot of technical detail into this final installment. Some authors tire of their world and characters as a series gets old (and some, annoyingly, get so tired they don’t even see the story through). Not so with this series, the creative exploration continues until the very end.
As with the past books, some of the personal interactions are a little choppy, but this is a book very much worth the time.
Mr. Manning has weaved a lot of technical detail into this final installment. Some authors tire of their world and characters as a series gets old (and some, annoyingly, get so tired they don’t even see the story through). Not so with this series, the creative exploration continues until the very end.
As with the past books, some of the personal interactions are a little choppy, but this is a book very much worth the time.
July 12, 2018
The Final Redemption (Mageborn Book 5) Review
Dear Michael, excellent book,excellent series. Loved the plot line and exciting action throughout the series. The characters were entertaining and wonderful. I really enjoyed reading this series and look forward to reading your other series. I highly recommend reading this adult series to anyone interested in reading a great story and series. Thanks again for the entertainment and enjoyable time.
Dear Michael, excellent book,excellent series. Loved the plot line and exciting action throughout the series. The characters were entertaining and wonderful. I really enjoyed reading this series and look forward to reading your other series. I highly recommend reading this adult series to anyone interested in reading a great story and series. Thanks again for the entertainment and enjoyable time.
August 4, 2018
Another great book from one of my favorite authors.
This whole series is the type that you can't put down. The final redemption was the hardest for me, loved the book but the turn of events were hard to cope with but the last few chapters made it totally worth while. Plenty of twists in this one.
This whole series is the type that you can't put down. The final redemption was the hardest for me, loved the book but the turn of events were hard to cope with but the last few chapters made it totally worth while. Plenty of twists in this one.
February 6, 2020
Loved every moment
Mageborn is a fantastic series of magic and adventure. I couldn’t put it down! The characters have amazing depth and emotion and have thrilling adventures. I fully intend to start the next series immediately, as I’ve become so invested in their world I have to know more. If you like magic and fantasy, you should definitely read this!!
Mageborn is a fantastic series of magic and adventure. I couldn’t put it down! The characters have amazing depth and emotion and have thrilling adventures. I fully intend to start the next series immediately, as I’ve become so invested in their world I have to know more. If you like magic and fantasy, you should definitely read this!!
August 12, 2024
Absolutely loved this last book in the Mageborn series.
So many emotions: happiness, devastation, rage - I felt them all!
This is a series my brother recommended and I wouldn’t have picked it up if he hadn’t - so glad I did!
The ending was better than I thought it was going to be and it was spot on 🩵
So many emotions: happiness, devastation, rage - I felt them all!
This is a series my brother recommended and I wouldn’t have picked it up if he hadn’t - so glad I did!
The ending was better than I thought it was going to be and it was spot on 🩵
October 7, 2017
An unending saga
The warring began with an upheaval ending with a disgraced Count but the story didn't stop there......is another book to follow as there appears to some of the left to be told. Awesome read.
The warring began with an upheaval ending with a disgraced Count but the story didn't stop there......is another book to follow as there appears to some of the left to be told. Awesome read.
November 24, 2017
The end feels sort of unsatisfying
I have enjoyed this series very much. I can't explain why, but I was vaguely unsatisfied at the ending. While everything was wrapped up, it kinda felt like the author ran out of steam by the end.
I have enjoyed this series very much. I can't explain why, but I was vaguely unsatisfied at the ending. While everything was wrapped up, it kinda felt like the author ran out of steam by the end.
January 30, 2018
There are some hints that things should have ended differently, but aparently the author changed his mind and forgot to exclude those hints...
It was a good book, not the best in the series but you can have a good time reading it...
It was a good book, not the best in the series but you can have a good time reading it...
October 13, 2019
Absolutely brilliant
Loved this book too. Wonderfully written, but am disappointed to have come to the end of the Mageborn series. I'm going to download the next book of Michael G Manning, and cross my fingers that it is equally fantastic.
Loved this book too. Wonderfully written, but am disappointed to have come to the end of the Mageborn series. I'm going to download the next book of Michael G Manning, and cross my fingers that it is equally fantastic.
May 15, 2020
Beautiful conclusion to the series. It's rare to get the series ending right (cough.. Game of thrones). I loved this book more than the first book of the series.
I am looking forward to the other books in the universe.
I am looking forward to the other books in the universe.
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