The apprenticeship is over—now the real test has begun.
When word that Yelena is a Soulfinder—able to capture and release souls—spreads like wildfire, people grow uneasy. Already Yelena's unusual abilities and past have set her apart. As the Council debates Yelena's fate, she receives a disturbing message: a plot is rising against her homeland, led by a murderous sorcerer she has defeated before...
Honor sets Yelena on a path that will test the limits of her skills, and the hope of reuniting with her beloved spurs her onward. Her journey is fraught with allies, enemies, lovers and would-be assassins, each of questionable loyalty. Yelena will have but one chance to prove herself—and save the land she holds dear.
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"This series is amazing! I wish there were more books with Yelena as the main character. I loved this last book, I thought it was great. A couple of problems throughout the three books, but otherwise this was a wonderful series overall. The end is left open for more if the author decides to ever go back to this series, but it's a great close to the trilogy as well. These books are definitely well worth reading."
— Music_lover3 (5 out of 5 stars)
" I am LOVING this series. I can't wait for more! I guess I'll have to read Storm Glass to tide me over... "
— Kayleen, 1/31/2014" Weak finale to the series, rather confusing. "
— Julia, 1/15/2014" I really enjoyed the first two books in the series but was somewhat disappointed with the third and last. I think perhaps because the entire story and novel was all about defeating the evil doers. The first two dealt with Yelena learning about her powers. She does a little in this one but still, I just didn't think it was as great as the first two. But it's still a good read. "
— Pam, 1/15/2014" I definitely liked the first book in this series the best, but overall a fun series. "
— Stacey, 1/13/2014" Stayed up until 4:30 am to finish this..but in this case, that's not a good thing. "
— Shannon, 1/13/2014" Sometimes this one got a little confusing but overall I was satisfied with the way it all wrapped up. "
— Luckylyn86, 1/3/2014" I'm sad to be done with these books. They were enjoyable. "
— Sarah, 12/31/2013" This was a difficult book to read. Sadly i gave up half way through, maybe sometime in the future I will pick it up again. One of the reasons i may have disliked this book could be because I havent read any of the others. Not my favourite book. "
— Tatiana, 12/9/2013" Loved this series!! Easy, fast read! I felt like I connected to the characters and never wanted it to end! "
— Lisa, 10/25/2013" Slow to get started but better than #2. "
— Jim, 9/17/2013" My least favorite of the Study series. I felt like she rushed through the story to finish it before a publishing deadline. The prime relationship seemed secondary and rushed through big problems simply because they needed a big problem. "
— Stephanie, 9/2/2013" This book was a good book to end on. But I do have to warn you that there are some bad parts in it. Like on the last page it talks...bad. I totally ruins the ending! :( "
— Heidi, 3/7/2013" This book was really busy and probably could have been two book but the ending was satisfying. "
— Jackalyn, 7/21/2012" Loved loved loved this series! "
— Paige, 6/29/2012" The complete series was really good....loved the passion expressed by the author..... "
— MeCarrizee, 5/23/2012" The story in this book was all over the place and a bit of a mess. "
— Marci, 4/11/2012" All that i can say is , Im in love with Yelena Liana Zaltana :) and many other characters in the series :) Loved reading it :) "
— Hari, 6/8/2011" I really enjoyed this series. "
— Althea37, 5/20/2011" This book gets a bit graphic, however I loved the series and the way it ended. "
— Kendra, 5/19/2011" This series was absolutely AMAZING! I worked through all three books in about two weeks. "
— Dennis, 5/14/2011" I found this extremely disappointing compared to the first two books, especially the first. Now I remember why I rarely finish series... "
— Nicole, 5/10/2011" Yelena kept me wanting more as the Heroine, and the fight she took on was spiritual and physical~well thought out conclusion to the trilogy, but I still want more. <br/> "
— Sherri, 5/9/2011" I loved the sequel to this book. I was sad to have this series in! I LOVED this fantasy world. I need to read more by Ms. Snyder. "
— Cami, 5/7/2011" Loved it! I can't wait to devour her other books! :) "
— JaNise, 4/23/2011" Great conclusion to the trilogy! "
— Rebekah, 4/23/2011" Well, this trilogy moved up to my favorites. Love these books. Looking forward to the next trilogy. Just loved Yelena and her friends and how she interacted with them all. Especially KiKi. "
— Jenny, 4/21/2011" Snyder is one of my new favorite authors, I think. "
— Lady, 4/20/2011Maria V. Snyder is the New York Times bestselling author of the Study series, the Glass series, the Healer series, Inside Out, and Outside In. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she earned a bachelor of science in meteorology from Penn State and a master of arts in fiction writing from Seton Hill University. Unable to part ways with Seton Hill, Maria is currently a teacher and mentor for the MFA program.
Kristin Atherton is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.