Ahhh!!!! What did I just read? Ok, seriously, this book was the perfect conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy and did not disappoint. All my favorite characters were back!
I thought I would have a little trouble starting this because it's been so long since I've read the first two but that was not to be. It was quite easy to get back into the story and it felt as if I never left and I was able to fly through the story. Lindsay's writing style is elegant yet very easy to comprehend, never bogging the reader down with unnecessary details.
The themes mentioned throughout the book were all very important and The Story Hunter did not gloss over hurt. It placed an emphasis on the fact that everyone has a chance to do good or bad and the person has to decide.
The ending was flawless. All the loose ends were wrapped up and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. I'd recommend this whole series to anyone who wants a touching, heartbreaking, and healing fantasy.
Rating: 5/5
Language: N/A
Romance: a couple kisses, mentions how one girl was abused in the past, one man tries to harm a girl
Spiritual: the characters referance the Source of their strands
Violence: sword fights, deaths, mentions where people were harmed during battle
*I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required. ( )

Series Info/Source: This is the third and final book in The Weaver Trilogy. I bought a copy of this book for my Kindle.

Story (4/5): This whole series was a solid fantasy series with engaging characters and an interesting magic system. I enjoyed it. I did feel like this final book suffered from what a lot of trilogies suffer from, it just felt like the author was trying to wrap things up. As such, it felt a bit tired and didn’t really add any exciting new elements to the story. That being said it did do a good job of wrapping up the series.

Characters (4/5): All the characters have grown a lot throughout this series and it was fun to see them mature. Digwyn was in the story a lot and she was an excellent addition to the story. I did have some trouble remembering all the characters right off the bat, a quick summary or index to characters at the beginning of the book would have been really nice to have.

Setting (4/5): The setting continues to be a pretty typical fantasy setting. The world is well filled out and we got to adventure to some new locations which was nice.

Writing Style (4/5): The book is well written and engaging. This book did switch POVs quite frequently; we jumped between Queen Braith, Tannie, and Digwyn. This worked okay but did distract from the story some. It was decently written and a solid fantasy story that was hard to put down.

My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a solid conclusion to this well done fantasy series. I continue to really enjoy the magic system and enjoy the pace of the story. There were a lot of characters, so I had trouble remembering some of them from the previous book, but most of them are engaging and interesting. The story did feel a bit tired compared to the first two books...like Franklin was just trying to get everything from the first two books neatly wrapped up. I would still recommend this if you are looking for a solid young adult fantasy with a unique magic system. ( )

I binge-read The Weaver Trilogy by Lindsay A. Franklin and The Story Hunter capped off the series with a thrilling conclusion. I didn’t want to put this novel down. I loved seeing the culmination of relationships as well as certain characters finding redemption, confidence, and empowerment. Although the Corsyth weavers fight evil in all the books, The Story Hunter felt more gritty as the characters faced their own natural human vices (selfishness, envy, etc.) in addition to an outside evil force. The Story Hunter is my favorite book in the series.

Trigger warning: One of the characters has experienced sexual assault and it affects her actions and choices. The narrative includes some passionate, beautiful statements aimed at speaking truth and creating a healthy sense of empowerment.

I recommend reading The Weaver Trilogy in order. The characters go through so much in this trilogy and I was sad to say goodbye to them. Their stories lingered in my mind for days and I expect to reread the series in the future.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own. ( )

Tannie and the gang are back in this final installment, finally facing the one who has orchestrated the the subversion of the strands and the murders of whoever got in the way.

This third of the trilogy has some twists and turns along the way, surprises and familiar faces. I loved how the author made each of the first person point of views so distinct, and how we finally get a look inside Brac's head--he was so much fun! I really liked his jaunty, forthright way of speaking. Diggy is such a wonderful ball of surprising chaotic, with a very focused and statement based train of consciousness, she is unpredictable and very direct.

This was an enjoyable return to the world, and I liked the country dialect that in my mind reads like a Scottish bur of Tannie and Brac.

Fantasy world building and a coming of age tale, I loved how Tannie and Braith grow as leaders, putting others first. Even though his choice can be questionable, Brac is nevertheless remains a favorite for me.

A wildly entertaining read sure to satisfy fans of the previous books in the series, there were a few spots where I felt the conversations were dragged out further than they needed to be, but I did enjoy the banter and the humor that added some lightness. This book does relate to difficult topics, like sexual assault, and I think it is handled well. A colorful world of stories, with unique characters in a quest for the greater good. A wholly original story about trilogy about the power of friendship and truth.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. ( )

So, so, so good. Lindsay A. Franklin’s Weaver Trilogy is everything I love to find in a fantasy series, and The Story Hunter concludes it all so well, following Tanwen and friends in the midst of more action and adventure, danger and drama, while introducing another valuable, well-crafted character. While I read, I did not want this story to end, and yet, I found myself satisfied because Franklin plots the story so well.

I highly recommend The Story Hunter, as well as the previous novel in the trilogy. It is a series that should be enjoyed in order—and now that all the books are out, it would be so easy to binge-read them. Definitely do that if you love fantasy and have not started the series already; I bet you will enjoy it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )