Bright We Burn is an appropriate, though long-winded conclusion to the trilogy. Reading the book jacket before going into this book, it sounds like it should be exciting, but just like the previous book, it turned out to be pretty dull.
I'm not sure what it is about this series that everyone loves, but I just can't seem to get into it. While others find Lada to be fierce and ruthless in a good way, I found her to be an indiscriminate killing monster. She comes across as immature and possessive, condemning others' betrayals and murders while doing the same thing herself. It's frustrating that she doesn't seem to be able to puzzle out that she's exactly like the people she hates.
All the shifting loyalties, political intrigue, back-stabbing, double-crossing, and politics that I found so tiresome in the first two books are back full force in this one. Added to that are long sieges, which involve lots of hiding, waiting, second-guessing, and silly verbal sparring. This series could give soap operas a run for their money.
It felt like a heroic achievement to finish this saga, and I'm glad I finally accomplished it.
Readaroo Rating: 2 stars
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