Satisfying conclusion to Carson's trilogy. Queen Elisa really comes into her own power, and learns some really excellent woman-empowering lessons along the way. I truly enjoyed seeing her as the hero, rescuing her man (a la Princess Leia) and learning that it is her brain that is the true source of her power and strength, not some mystical stone in her stomach. AND FINALLY, there was a map. If you are doing fantasy and your characters are roaming all over kingdom come, you need a map.

My gripe with this series remains I am still wanting some back story to the godstone, the power it draws upon, and the mythology of this deity that is constantly referred to. However, still a ton of fun.