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The High Lord (Black Magician Trilogy, #3)

Trudi Canavan
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The High Lord (Black Magician Trilogy, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2004

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Trudi Canavan

The High Lord (Black Magician Trilogy, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

644

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Imardin • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2004

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Trudi Canavan's The High Lord, a woman named Sonea navigates life within the Magicians' Guild under the mentorship of High Lord Akkarin. Amid political intrigue and dark secrets, Sonea grapples with her growing powers and the complexities of allegiance. This final installment of the Black Magician Trilogy unfolds the culmination of her journey and the fate of the Guild.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

64,630 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The High Lord by Trudi Canavan has received praise for its compelling character development and intricate plot twists, which keep readers engaged. The world-building continues to impress, with a detailed magical system. However, some readers found the pacing uneven and a few plot resolutions predictable. Overall, it’s a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The High Lord (Black Magician Trilogy, #3)?

Fans of epic fantasy with intricate magical systems and strong character development will enjoy Trudi Canavan's The High Lord. Readers of Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind or Kristin Cashore's Graceling will appreciate the novel's richly detailed world and the protagonist's complex journey.

4.3

64,630 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

644

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Imardin • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2004

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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