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Title: Into the Bright Unknown
Author: Rae Carson
Narrator: Erin Mallon
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-10-17
Publisher: Harper Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes
Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship
Publisher's Summary:
The stunning conclusion to Rae Carson's New York Times best-selling Gold Seer trilogy.
Leah Westfall's journey has been one of ever-present peril, hidden magic, harsh realities, loss, life, determination, and love. She has searched for a place to belong and a place - and people - to call home, people who can accept a girl with magical powers that prove to be both blessing and curse.
Rae Carson has been lauded as one of YA's best writers of fantasy, and fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, and Westworld will be riveted by the conclusion of this remarkable historical fantasy trilogy.
Leah is poised to have everything she ever dreamed of on the long, dangerous journey to California's gold fields - wealth, love, the truest friends, and a home. Thanks to her magical ability to sense precious gold, Leah; her fiancé, Jefferson; and her friends have claimed rich land in California Territory. But their fortune makes them a target, and when a dangerous billionaire sets out to destroy them, Leah and her friends must fight back with all of their power and talents.
Leah's magic is continuing to strengthen and grow, but someone is on to her - someone who might have a bit of magic herself. The stakes are higher than ever as Lee and her friends hatch a daring scheme that could alter California's history forever.
With a distinctive heroine and a unique interpretation of American history, Into the Bright Unknown strikes a rich vein of romance, magic, and adventure.
Members Reviews:
Unnecessary to the Series
Let's start with the positive. The narrator is excellent!
Unfortunately, the story was disappointing and unnecessary. The plot was thin. The storyline was boring. Its also a bit preachy, which I wasnt in the mood for. I don't mind when books have lessons or make a good point, but I hate that feeling like it is forced upon me...like the author is hitting me over the head with it. When that happens, it disrupts the story more than it helps or makes a point.
I gave this 3 stars, because I still love the characters and setting (and typically love everything Rae Carson). In reality, its more of a 2.5.
Unfortunately, this lacks intrigue, action, emotional resonance, and a satisfying conclusion. There's a happy ending. I just didn't enjoy it. In fact, by that point, I didn't even care anymore.
The longer you read, the more tedious and cliché the story becomes. The displays of power are lackluster. Most of those questions Ive been carrying with me since book one remain unanswered, which is both disappointing and a missed opportunity. Any answers you do get are vague and along the lines of -because it just is what it is, grasshopper.
I honestly cant really understand why this book was necessary, other than it was part of the publishing contract. It definitely did not grow the series or contribute positively towards it. Almost everything I loved about the previous books was missing in this addition.
If you really like period pieces and/or happy endings, enough to overlook things like plot and character development, then youll probably still enjoy this. It just wasnt enough for me. My overall impression of this story is meh.
And I'm pretty sad about that.
Perfect Conclusion!
I have loved this series way more than I thought I would. This trilogy has been a great listening experience!
The characters were amazing as always, but it was the plot that kept me guessing.