And this series comes to a close for me once more. This quartet will still remain on my list of favorite books to cuddle up with at least every few years. 
 The Realm of the Gods is my least favorite of the series, but I still love portions of it to pieces. Even though this book is action packed with Gods and immortals, I find it a bit slow. Daine's powers in this book are enormous. She's come very far since book one. And let's not forget the wonderfulness that is Numair. (view spoiler)[And these two idiots finally admit that they're meant for each other which leaves me all swoony. I'm such a sap. I can't help it! 
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 This book isn't without some new friends for Daine and cameo's from other favorite characters of books past. That's one of my favorite things about Tamora Pierce's writing, you never really have to say goodbye to your favorite characters because they're always popping up here and then to give you updates on their lives. Tortall is such a rich world. 
 Now to start counting the days until Arram is released.