Another end of the series depression sets in...
The Singing
was all I thought it would be. A truly lyrical novel. This one is scary, but not as dark as the last one
. Alison Croggon is an amazing author. These novels have the taste of the Lord of the Rings series, but in an easier to read flavor. The characters are rich and developed. My only problem with this last book was the relationship between Cadvan and Maerad. I don't know why I didn't want them romantically linked. I think it was because I saw Cadvan in my mind as Maerad's father figure. She was 15 or so when he found her and began to teach her. He was like what like 30? I know, in these books bards live extra long lives, but she was a bard too. I just didn't see that connection between them. But, you know everyone loves a happy ending, and this definitely was that! I can't wait to see what else Croggon comes up with. I love an author with a good imagination!
