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The Winter King
The Winter King
Bernard Cornwell | 1995 | Fiction & Poetry, History & Politics
9
7.5 (2 Ratings)
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Gritty and authentic take on the Arthurian Legends (3 more)
Feels like a true historical tale
Interesting characters
Gripping first part to a trilogy worth getting into
The goriness might not be to everyone's tastes (0 more)
I would definitely recommend this Novel – the first book in the Warlord Trilogy. It retells the mythical story of King Arthur but in such a gritty and credibly realistic way, that it feels like a historical epic.
This story is told from the perspective of Derfel, a young soldier and loyal follower and friend of Arthur. There are many intriguing and complex characters that are woven into the tale. The battles are quite grisly, and things can be quite brutal at times, but I guess it would have been living and fighting through the dark ages.
As a Lord of the Rings fan, this is my next favourite ‘fantasy’ trilogy. If you liked ‘The Vikings’ or ‘The Last Kingdoms’ series on TV, I would highly recommend that you give this trilogy a read.
  
Northern Lights
Northern Lights
Philip Pullman | 2015 | Children
7
7.8 (14 Ratings)
Book Rating
Journey to the North
If you have not heard of this trilogy, then stop what you are doing. Right now. And get yourself to Waterstones!!!

This book is the first in a trilogy and a must read for fantasy lovers!

Northern lights tell the story of Lyra, a twelve-year-old girl, who lives in Jordan College with her daemon Pantalaimon, or Pan.

Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2016/09/journey-to-north.html
  
I wish you could give a half start on Goodreads, as I don't feel this book is perfect. My main criticism is on the romance side, there were a number of these in this book, and a felt while it wasn't quite instalove, it was close by. But apart from that this book was definitely the best in the trilogy. I'll be interested to read the sequel trilogy to see if it further improves
  
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Morgan Sheppard (948 KP) created a post

Oct 27, 2020  
"I found this to be a great story that has plenty of hooks for the next book. It doesn't go the way you imagine and that is perfectly fine by me. I love fantasy and being surprised raises it to a whole new level for me."

#BookoftheMonth - Cobweb Bride (Cobweb Bride Trilogy #1) by Vera Nazarian (@Norilana) - #Historical, #Fantasy, #YoungAdult

https://morganjsheppard.weebly.com/morgans-musings/bookofthemonth-cobweb-bride-cobweb-bride-trilogy-1-by-vera-nazarian
     
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Bysa (2 KP) rated The Last Star in Books

Sep 19, 2018  
The Last Star
The Last Star
Rick Yancey | 2016 | Children
8
6.8 (10 Ratings)
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A great conclusion to a good trilogy. Well-written, thought-provoking (or as thought-provoking as a sci-fi can be... ), organized well. the story is original and well worth reading.
  
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Amy (3 KP) rated Winter of the World in Books

Nov 19, 2018  
Winter of the World
Winter of the World
Ken Follett | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Beautiful ending to a trilogy that I've been in love with from the very start. Well-written and engaging with interesting perspectives. Definitely one of my favourites out of the three.
  
Render (The Resistance Trilogy #2)
Render (The Resistance Trilogy #2)
K.A. Riley | 2019 | Dystopia, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Really enjoying this series so far, it's a cross between Divergent and the Extinction Trials. One more book in the trilogy to go and I hope it doesn't lose it's momentum!
  
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End (2007)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End (2007)
2007 | Action, Sci-Fi
What an end to an awesome trilogy. I don't think any of us quite remember just how excellent this series is until you go back to watch them again. So good.