Ahoy there me mateys!  While I try to post no spoilers, this is the third book of a sub-trilogy so proceed at yer own peril . . .

I received an e-book from the publisher, read it immediately, and pre-ordered the audiobook as soon as I finished.  On publishing day, I immediately listened to the audiobook.  This book is already on the comfort reads list along with the others in the series.  Why did it take me two weeks to write a review?  Because honestly I fail to do this book justice beyond flailing.

This book is the final book in the Amalo sub-trilogy which is part of the larger Chronicles of Osreth series.  Celehar is no longer Amalo’s Witness for the Dead as he has lost his power.  He is assigned a special project to fix a municipal cemetery that has not been functioning for 50 years.  Of course the poor guy doesn’t have the best luck to he also gets kidnapped by miners and is dealing with PTSD from his ordeal under the hill.

Basically I fall more in love with the world the more books I read set in it.  I particularly love Celehar and think he is a wonderful character and is my favorite.  That said, I love all of Celehar’s friends and how much they care for him despite Celehar’s obtuseness of why he is worthy of friendship.  Iäna Pel-Thenhio and his opera antics are always a delight.  I also enjoyed the addition of guard Hanu Olgarezh.  The Emperor is always fun to read about too.  Seriously I love them all!  I will continue to reread these books.  Also while this is the ending of the trilogy, I would read a lot more books about the characters’ adventures outside of Amalo.  Write more please!

This book should not be read as a standalone.  I believe all prior books are necessary to read before this one.  That said, if ye loved those then this one is likely to float yer boat too.  Arrr!