Balance of Fate (Delver Magic, #3) by Jeff Inlo

Balance of Fate (Delver Magic, #3) Reviews

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  Carina

  I enjoyed this book, but like with the previous two entry's in the series I'm not really certain I like the series. I mentioned in my review of the second book that elements of the books are perhaps not handled masterfully, but still manages to twist some tropes around and has a few surprises... but the conversations between characters are *so* stilted, and whenever Evin is around I just want to skip his pages and pages and pages and pages of ramblings...
  
  I knew from reading another persons' review that a character died so that element wasn't necessarily surprising, nor who was involved though for a small amount of time I was torn as to who it could be. Personally I disliked the way this was handled but it potentially has some ramifications that gets covered in the later books.
  
  I also disliked some of the character development - Leif was an interesting character and as the series went on he just became more one dimensional and angry. Maybe this is reflective of how some people react to traumatic events, but I felt it didn't work here. The relationship, if one can call it that, between Evin or Enin or whatever his name is and Holli was somewhat more surprising given their interactions in the previous book and should I chose to read on (see below) I admit I'd be interested to see if she can balance him out more.
  
  Ryson hasn't really had any development either and given he's fulfilling the 'chosen one' role in all of this that's... an interesting choice? That said his relationship with... Lynda? was done well, even if her role in this was SHOUTED FROM PRETTY MUCH FROM THE START.
  
  I liked the way the dwarfs were brought back into the storyline. Slowly but surely you can kind of see the re-alliance of the races forming up. When I first got these books they were a trilogy but there's now 9 of them - I'd hope that it would only be in the latter books that an alliance is really made again, else it would make this slow build up feel very out of place.
  
  Another dislike, this time around reintroducing people - the vampire from the first book. I can't decide if Inlo is clever for taking someone who could easily be a 'big bad' and getting rid of them quickly and earlier than you'd think, or whether it is a lot of missed opportunities... same can apply with Tabris actually, an interesting character who was very much wasted in my opinion .
  
  So - I've said multiple times I only own the first three books. Would I purchase the rest? The answer is maybe. Certainly not at the moment as I have other books and series I want to read. But what Jeff Inlo has done well is built a world that has some questions remaining but NOT left me on a cliffhanger. Arguably I could have stopped reading at any point so far and it wouldn't have been an annoying place to stop - I read on because there were little intrigues left not major ones. So even if the dialogue is stilted, and some things are too easily telegraphed Inlo has earned my interest by keeping the plot mostly self-contained and because of that I would be willing to return to the series in the future.
  
  
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  Debra

  I love this author and his books
  
  The books are fabulous, entertaining and also manage to teach at the same time. I do wish I could get these in audio book form though so I could listen to them while I work.
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  Nicky Cartwright Pashley

  This is the third book in this series. Once again the friends are called to defend. To defeat the dark magic that is pervading the whole land. The Serp that was introduced earlier in the series has once more reared his ugly and greedy head. This time he seeks yet more power and approaches a talented sorcerous to help him. Whilst everyone is preoccupied in defending against this new threat, an even greater one lurks ready to pounce!
  
  Enin frustrated me a lot in this book. It wasn’t so much his inaction but his way of talking and thinking. I felt like screaming at him to “get to the point”. Whilst I appreciate this was a way of showing the Wizards character and personality, it did get very frustrating as he over-explained so many things. It did make me begin to dread some of the passages that he was featured in.
  
  There was a shock when one of the friends, one of my favourite characters, is killed. I sat staring at the page in disbelief, waiting for this person to leap out and explain how they had escaped … but they did die.
  
  I keep waiting for Hollie and Sy to become romantically involved … I know that she is an Elf and he is a human … so I don’t know if they’d even be allowed to have a relationship but I keep thinking how well suited they are!
  
  I enjoyed this book … my only criticism is one that I have already mentioned (Enin). I believe that anyone that enjoys the Lord of The Rings books would enjoy this series too. The plot continues to be well thought out and explained. The characters are likeable and hateful (depending on who they are). The story is thought provoking as it encourages the reader to think about good and evil, balance, action and inaction, consequences and repercussions. I am now reading book 4 in this series.
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  James Groenestein

  WOW!!
  
  This is the 3rd book in the Delver series that follows the story of Ryson Acumen, a pure-bred Delver in the land of Uton.
  
  In this part, we see the world get ripped apart in terms of friendships between the races and we see the rise of several dark and powerful creatures. Plus an enemy that was long forgotten returns to new heights....
  
  The story grips you right from the start as you are sucked straight in to the throws of battles and struggles!!
  
  And just when you think things can't get any worse, the return of magic creates a being of immense power that threatens the very existence of all...!!
  
  Can Ryson, his friends and comrades defeat the dark powers and save the land???
  
  You will just have to read it and find out yourself!!
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  Lynne - The Book Squirrel

  A great finish to a great trilogy, free from ManyBooks.net it starts with a quest, a battle in the middle and the final battle to restore the balance of things. Magic, elves, goblins, humans, dwarves and many strange creatures are intrduced as the story unfolds.
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  Cliff Townsend

  Another good continuation of the series. I've enjoyed them all so far. Decent plot and writing and a nice easy read. I did find the final climax a slight let down, seemed rather quick and easy. I do plan to go onward into the series though, no one and no book is perfect.
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  Marcus

  This is the third book in the series and once again, it did not disappoint. There were several challenges to overcome with some very surprising results, some loose ends that were taken care of, and hints of some great things to come. Still a great series to read.
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  Sandra

  Free on Amazon and Nook
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  Ruth

  Still a horrible waste of time!
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  Uriah

  Came across a little preachy at times but over all an excellent story.
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  Jennifer

  Love the series! I just happened to stumble upon book 4 that I didn't even know was out! Will be an excellent read I'm sure.
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  Paul Devall

  Didn't think the "flying" start was all that interesting.
  
  Having read the previous two books I didn't let it discourage me that much.
  
  All books have some dull moments!!!
  
  
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  Brandy

  Enjoyed the series and it was cheap!
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  Lindsay

  Another enjoyable book in this series, although it did feel a little rushed at the end.
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  Gloria

  I fell in love with Ryson the first time I read this book. I'll never get tired of his story.
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  Martha

  Also in Nook Archive.