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wctracy's review against another edition
5.0
A very satisfying end to a great trilogy. If you like your magic powerful and non-stop, this is the series for you. Correia has some great worldbuilding ideas and plays with them the whole book. Just when you think it can't get better, it does! I also really like the alternate history this series creates, starting from the 1850's and going into the progress of the early twentieth century.
cait_s's review against another edition
4.0
Book 3 in the Grimnoir chronicles.
Actives, people who wield a variety of powers, come from a symbiotic relationship with a being called the Power. But the Power isn't as strong as it seems, in fact it's the prey for another force. A force that has been chasing it across the worlds, devouring everything in its path. And now it's coming for humanity.
Before, the Iron Guard has defeated it, but now the Guard is infiltrated by the enemy. And the leaders of countries across the world seem to believe that Actives are dangerous, and best rounded up in camps--or worse. Maybe this time, the enemy is waging a subtler war--one the Grimnoir is losing.
Working with what they have, Jake Sullivan will have to assemble and army, while Faye Vierra makes herself into a weapon to defeat the world-killer. If they don't succeed, everyone dies--the problem in convincing the rest of the world of the danger before it's too late.
Another riveting tale, full of setbacks and hidden dangers, monsters and traitors, heroes and self-sacrifice. Sometimes it's hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys, but in the end, people are revealed by their actions.
Actives, people who wield a variety of powers, come from a symbiotic relationship with a being called the Power. But the Power isn't as strong as it seems, in fact it's the prey for another force. A force that has been chasing it across the worlds, devouring everything in its path. And now it's coming for humanity.
Before, the Iron Guard has defeated it, but now the Guard is infiltrated by the enemy. And the leaders of countries across the world seem to believe that Actives are dangerous, and best rounded up in camps--or worse. Maybe this time, the enemy is waging a subtler war--one the Grimnoir is losing.
Working with what they have, Jake Sullivan will have to assemble and army, while Faye Vierra makes herself into a weapon to defeat the world-killer. If they don't succeed, everyone dies--the problem in convincing the rest of the world of the danger before it's too late.
Another riveting tale, full of setbacks and hidden dangers, monsters and traitors, heroes and self-sacrifice. Sometimes it's hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys, but in the end, people are revealed by their actions.
beefgir's review against another edition
5.0
another great book with all the skill that i expect from Larry Correia. in my eyes he is the best author i have ever found.
now this book is the final chapter in the grimnoir chronicles, and it does not disappoint. with action and adventure around every corner. and a satisfying conclusion.
read it and enjoy it.
now this book is the final chapter in the grimnoir chronicles, and it does not disappoint. with action and adventure around every corner. and a satisfying conclusion.
read it and enjoy it.
tienbeng's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
a_writer_guy's review against another edition
5.0
This was an awesome and perfect ending to the series. Jake Sullivan doing what he does best: kicking serious ass and being all smart and whatever. I didn't quite get into this one as much as the other two, but this was still an excellent installment that will please any fan of the Grimnoir series. I think Sullivan and Toru's relationship is one of my favorites in any book. There's something about their intense hatred/respect for each other that just makes me laugh and root for them. Just a fantastic book and series. Sad it's over.
shdnx's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent conclusion to a truly outstanding trilogy. It's less brutal than the previous books, mainly because .
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I feel that the author was really aiming for a classical "good guys win" kind of conclusion, which was uncharacteristic of the trilogygeekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Warbound' by Larry Correia is the third and final book in the Grimnoir Chronicles. It's a big crazy novel with lots of improbable stuff going on, but I love the way it weaves real history in with events in the series.
The Power is an interdimensional monster that wants to destroy the world, or at least remove the magic from it. Standing in The Power'sway is former P.I. Jake Sullivan who is an Active, part of a group of people who have extraordinary powers that are classified kind of like in computer and role playing games. There are healers and heavies and torches and lots of others.
This time around Jake has to find help in unlikely places, like a group of airship pirate or even someone from the enemies side. There are all kinds of things from death rays to zombies to big last stands.
I like how real characters are woven in, and some even are fellow Actives. It's not the most literary thing I've read, but it's bombastic and action packed. It was a fun ride.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Baen Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
The Power is an interdimensional monster that wants to destroy the world, or at least remove the magic from it. Standing in The Power'sway is former P.I. Jake Sullivan who is an Active, part of a group of people who have extraordinary powers that are classified kind of like in computer and role playing games. There are healers and heavies and torches and lots of others.
This time around Jake has to find help in unlikely places, like a group of airship pirate or even someone from the enemies side. There are all kinds of things from death rays to zombies to big last stands.
I like how real characters are woven in, and some even are fellow Actives. It's not the most literary thing I've read, but it's bombastic and action packed. It was a fun ride.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Baen Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
orsuros's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun and exciting book and a nice conclusion to the series. While there weren't any mind-blowing character or plot moments, there was a lot of exciting events and good character moments.
ronercat's review against another edition
5.0
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Man was this a fun book to read. In this thrilling conclusion to the Grimnoir Chronicles, Larry Correia has once again managed to write a novel that I was hard pressed to put down. As with his MHI series (Monster Hunter International) Larry has created a world that is full of violence and war, but that hasn't sunk itself so deep into a mire of misery and pain that it would be impossible for people with purely good motives to exist. While it is bloody, this book is not what I would call gritty. The book doesn't leave you gaping at man's depravity, but rather it has you looking more towards a hope for the future of these people. I will admit that I do enjoy that type of book, but this one was refreshing change of pace.
This book series takes place in the 1930's. In this alternate history a power began to appear in certain people. These people began to develop certain abilities. Some were able to manipulate gravity (Heavies), some could control fire (Torches) and a whole host of other powers. Some of them are more common than others, but those with the same ability are limited in the same way, with the only difference being the level of power of the individual and their ingenuity with the power. As with any type of power, some will use it wisely and some will use it for evil purposes.
The characters created by Larry Correia were all very well done. Each character is unique and each character had something that drew me to them and made me want them to succeed (villains excluded). The world building in this series is top notch. He manages to take magic and the world state of the thirties to create a believable world situation. It shows that the setting and background were both researched quite well.
As I stated with Monster Hunter International, this book is not going to test your intellect and force into any deep philosophical discussion or contemplation. Rather it is what I would call a fun summer read. It is a lighthearted fare, full of action and guns and interesting superpowers. While it does have some things in common with the other series (like being awesome), this series is quite different. Larry manages to keep both worlds afloat without crossing the ideas of one into the other.
If you are looking for a fun summer read full of action, guns, superpowers and a smidgen of Lovecraftian horror, then this is the book for you. I am sad that the trilogy has come to an end, but at least I know that Larry is working on other books that will take me on lighthearted romps through worlds of violence and mayhem.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
Man was this a fun book to read. In this thrilling conclusion to the Grimnoir Chronicles, Larry Correia has once again managed to write a novel that I was hard pressed to put down. As with his MHI series (Monster Hunter International) Larry has created a world that is full of violence and war, but that hasn't sunk itself so deep into a mire of misery and pain that it would be impossible for people with purely good motives to exist. While it is bloody, this book is not what I would call gritty. The book doesn't leave you gaping at man's depravity, but rather it has you looking more towards a hope for the future of these people. I will admit that I do enjoy that type of book, but this one was refreshing change of pace.
This book series takes place in the 1930's. In this alternate history a power began to appear in certain people. These people began to develop certain abilities. Some were able to manipulate gravity (Heavies), some could control fire (Torches) and a whole host of other powers. Some of them are more common than others, but those with the same ability are limited in the same way, with the only difference being the level of power of the individual and their ingenuity with the power. As with any type of power, some will use it wisely and some will use it for evil purposes.
The characters created by Larry Correia were all very well done. Each character is unique and each character had something that drew me to them and made me want them to succeed (villains excluded). The world building in this series is top notch. He manages to take magic and the world state of the thirties to create a believable world situation. It shows that the setting and background were both researched quite well.
As I stated with Monster Hunter International, this book is not going to test your intellect and force into any deep philosophical discussion or contemplation. Rather it is what I would call a fun summer read. It is a lighthearted fare, full of action and guns and interesting superpowers. While it does have some things in common with the other series (like being awesome), this series is quite different. Larry manages to keep both worlds afloat without crossing the ideas of one into the other.
If you are looking for a fun summer read full of action, guns, superpowers and a smidgen of Lovecraftian horror, then this is the book for you. I am sad that the trilogy has come to an end, but at least I know that Larry is working on other books that will take me on lighthearted romps through worlds of violence and mayhem.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
bikes_books_yarn's review against another edition
5.0
I hope there are more books in this series coming. Please don't let this be the end! I am too in love with the characters and the stories. MORE!!!!