Circle of Flight is the third and final book in the Ellie Chronicles, which in turn continued the story that began in YA Tomorrow series. I have been reading these books for some time now, and was sad to say goodbye to the characters, especially Ellie Linton. I have followed them through the invasion of their country and now, the rebuilding.

In this final offering, Ellie goes through some major changes as first terrorists from across the makeshift border raid the farm and take Gavin prisoner. Ellie finds herself going under-cover into enemy territory in order to rescue him and bring him home. Things go badly and she finds herself trapped and helpless, but of course, her friends are not going to abandon her. Secondly, the child services have finally gotten around to checking up on orphaned Gavin and are not at all positive about his guardian being seventeen year old Ellie. This involves another fight although this time in a court room.

Circle of Flight managed to bring resolution to many of the problems that Ellie was facing and by the end of the book, she had made some major decisions about how to move her life forward. I am glad that I read the Ellie Chronicles, but didn’t love them as much as the Tomorrow series, in which Ellie and her friends become involved in fighting a war to save their country. ( )

I don't have much to say really, as this book meets and exceeds the standard John Marsden has set with the Tomorrow series and other Ellie Chronicles. And I have already complimented those books passionately in other reviews.
I realised something towards the end of this book, when Ellie was making a big romantic decision- I realised that I have total confidence in Ellie. Whether she is in the middle of a guerilla operation, or choosing between two guys, I trust that she knows what she's doing, and if she makes a mistake along the way she will pull through. I then tried to think of any other heroes/heroines that I felt that way about, and came up blank.

The ending of the book was perfect. It tied up all the loose ends of the series, and left me very satisfied.

So thankyou John Marsden, for creating this beautiful series, which I have just thought of a nice word to describe- heartfelt. The series had a hell of a lot of heart, and it felt incredibly sincere. I look forward to re-reading it again and again and again. :) ( )

I rate this one 4 1/2 stars.

This last book in the Ellie saga contained all the excitement of the others along with a sastisfying conclusion. I am sad that there will be no more Ellie books. After spending so much time with Ellie and her friends I just want to keep in touch with them, kind of like you do with good friends. John Marsden did well with this series. I loved the entire thing. ( )

What can I say? I am a John Marsden fan, and he didn't let me down with this newest story of Ellie fighting for the right to keep her "brother." Although this story might stand alone I would highly recommend starting with the first one in the original series "Tomorrow, when the war began." ( )

I've read other reviews saying that the Ellie Chronicles are not as good as the TWTWB series. Something about the trilogy not having as much action and that Ellie is not as strong as she was. But I think the portrayal of Ellie is perfect. She doesn't win every time anymore, but she never ever stops giving life everything she has. And in the end, she realizes what all strong people must, that not everything can be number 1 priority.
Ellie is forced to make a choice between loyalty to the dead and loyalty to the living. She has the strength to make the choice and to step forward without regret. ( )