Dragonskull: Crown of the Gods

Fun read but the inconsistencies are getting worse. The Frostborn saga was well written with most plots/scenes having a proper explanation and is also logical (logical based on their universe). Seven swords was great as well as the 3rd saga (cant rmb the name) but the downward trend can be seen. The 4th is by far the worse. One gripping example I have is, at book 2. Gareth gained the elven shield that could deflect attacks from a priestess. After gaining his soulblade, this magic deflecting property was never mentioned again and its being used like an unbreakable shield (like the dwarven 1 gavin got in the frostborn saga). Another one would be Niara's power level. It seems to match Gareth's mom's. Yes First magistri trained by good ol gandalf himself etc etc but in the end she doesn't posses the keeper's mantle, meaning no increased stamina, faster recovey, boosted power. Don't get me started on outhealing the fire at the end verdict: good read but you have to turn off your brain

This was not a bad book,but my least favorite of the series just because of the ending. I feel like Jonathan sometimes nerfs his characters or gives god level abilities when they shouldn't have. Niara's feat is ridiculous. Not even calliande herself could do this,and from what we know it seems for it to even be possible. As an explanation,it said it was due to myotharia's staff but it is not a good enough reason. Because if that was true it would mean that her staff is on par if not more powerful than other poweful artifacts seen so far,to channel such power. Besides,it was stated that physical touch was required. So how does this even makes sense? I only gave 3 stars due to the fact that i liked the first part of the book.

love this series. I want to know more about what happens to Gareth and niara,crake,Joachim dietar,philip. everyone. just love all your books, Johnathan!