fitting ending for the series. Wrapped up the series and tied it into actual Russian history and lore without going off the rails. I would have liked if more threads had been tied up at the end, but overall I liked the ending. The book never dragged, and it remained believable for me (character-wise). This trilogy makes me want to read more about Russian folklore and history, and to watch the Soviet-era movie Morozko. I want to see if the magical horses are a common part of Russian fairy tales, or if the author is just into horse stories. I can't wait for the graphic novelization by Lisa Hanawalt (fingers crossed).