Search - The Hallowed Hunt (Chalion, Bk 3)

I loved this book. The characters and the world have a backround and depth to them that is rarely seen and the story is engaging. I really liked that the are political intrigues but they don't overpower the characters and their stories. 5 Stars!

I enjoyed this book. It is well written and has many twists and turns.

I enjoyed the book and it's view of Chalion from a different angle.

This is technically the third book in the Chalion trilogy. However, (other than the gods) there is really no character or plot overlap from books 1-2 at all.

Unfortunately, I feel like this trilogy started to lose momentum rather than gain it as the series continued. This book introduces a completely unique cast of characters. The complex religious quandary and quest for resolution gets a bit murky around the edges and does require the imagination to stretch a little bit more than usual, even for the fantasy genre.

Like Paladin of Souls, the book was ok but I would not call it great. I read it because I had read the other two, but I cannot say that I would recommend this book in the same way that I would recommend The Curse of Chalion. (That is, if I recommend this one as a stand-alone at all!)

In short, it was an ok story but by far the weakest of the three. Bujold really did have something special going with The Curse of Chalion. It's a shame she couldn't find a way to keep that particular piece of momentum going.

The Third book in this Trilogy has new protagonists in the same lands with the same Gods and Goddesses is by far my favorite...although, it is hard to choose a favorite because they are all very well written and the stories get you involved and pull you in. I will be looking for all of her books to read. If you've read the first two, I know you'll want to read this one! Enjoy.