Last of the Wilds: Age of the Five Trilogy Book 2

This was the first book by this author that I've read. I loved it and rushed out to pickup Book 1 and preordered Book 3. Highly recommended read.

This book is amazing! Trudi Canavan has truly evolved in her writing since her "Black Magician" trilogy. It picks up just days, if barely weeks, after the first book (I took my time to read this book to keep myself in suspense ha ha), so some of the characters in the book stay, but we change focus so can we get to become familiar with newer people as well as those met briefly in the first book (such as the Elai). The book is easy to follow and so much fun to imagine yourself in! Just make sure you read the first book, "Priestess of the White" before starting on "Last of the Wilds"! I cannot wait until the third book comes out! Also recommend reading the "Black Magician" trilogy by the same author if looking for books to pass time until the third comes out!

"Last of the Wilds" is the second book of Trudi Canavan's second trilogy, the first being The Black Magician Trilogy. Although all of the living characters are still present in this book, the focus shifts from the Dreamweavers and the White to some of the other characters and characters sets. The Siyee are once again used as a culture bridge. Added to the mix are the Siyee's water bound cousin's the Elai (met briefly by Auraya in the first book). The Wilds, or unpredictable sorcerers, are of much interest. These long-lived or immortal characters (like Mirar and Emerahl), remember the history of the five Circlian Gods. Additionally, focus shifts to give the reader a better view of the foes from "Priestess of the White," the Pentadrians. We get a better look into the religion of the Pentadrians, their social structure, their mysterious five gods who rarely show themselves, and their continuing plans to spread their religion. I recommend this book. Be warned that it is Canavan's heftiest book yet, 555 pages and might not appeal to some readers because of this. I hope the conclusion of the series doesn't disapoint like the final epilogue of Black Magician.

I just finished this today, and I think it was great. We get more of the main characters' histories, there are hints that the gods are not all that they should be, new characters are introduced, and we get to know some of the cultures that were only glimpsed in the first book. I think what some reviewers are forgetting is that this is the middle book of a trilogy. Everything is not supposed to be wrapped up now. This book does exactly what it is supposed to do - it draws the reader further into the world, makes us care about what happens to the characters, and further sets the plot for the last book.

i loved this book i couldnt put it down! if you like the magicians guild youll love this! I cant wait for the third i hope it has a good ending. the book wont change the world but if you like trudi canavans easy going style you have to read this book :0)