This series is definitely very YA. They are easy reads but enjoyable. A very unique concept. ( )

I love the series as a whole, and this contributes to the total view, but it's not my among favorites. ( )

What the h*** am I doing reading these things? I'm not enjoying them. It's desperation during the lean summer months...I keep hoping he'll finally hit his stride. I'm stopping here. ( )

fifth in the "incarnations of immortality" series. concerning Nature, and at least initially intended to be the climax of the series.

with strong themes of music as magic and the incredible power of the force of nature i found this book particularly appealing personally. the main character is a little prissy for my tastes, but ultimately sympathetic nevertheless.

among my favorites in this series. ( )

Plot: The usual for the series. Coming-of-age and coming-into-power, with magical and supernatural interferences and trouble from known sides. The plot dragged considerably in the middle. The ending isn't too bad.

Characters: They don't feel like real beings. Odd dialogue, strange relationships that are never quite comprehensible. Motives for actions are occasionally lacking. There's no development going on; the characters feel the same at the end of the book as they do at the beginning.

Style: Godawful dialogue. It's been bad throughout the series, but here it sometimes seems the characters are reading off a script rather than acting naturally. Nice descriptions.

Plus: Some interesting ideas and little plot twists. A potential conclusion to the series.

Minus: The characters are forgettable.

Summary: A brief rally in the series, but it's not enough. ( )