Host

Host (2007) Faith Hunter

This seems to be the conclusion of Faith Hunters Rogue Mage series. I say seems to be, because although the story arc was completed, there were threads left hanging. Now that could be good story telling, or she could be hoping to add to the series later. I’m hoping its the former and not the later.

Thorn St Croix is now (at least in the eyes of most) the town mage for Mineral City. She is expecting another attack from the Darkness under the Trine, but is hoping they catch a break and have time to regroup before the next battle. Unfortunately, their rest and recovery are interrupted when a mage from Atlanta comes to town, and his attitude is one that offends Thorn, Rupert, Audric and just about everyone.

I’m still not sure how I feel about this third book. Although I like where the story went, the first battle scene seemed to go on forever. This was an issue because I really wanted to go to bed. I’m also not sure how I feel about the conclusion regarding Thorn’s heart and her bed. This was one of the things that made it feel like there may be more books in the future. (However, I think I’ll like it better if the author leaves it as it stands.)

Actually, I think that’s where my ambivalence is coming from: the book concluded without tying up all the loose ends, which made it feel like she wants to write more about these characters.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a long series as much as anyone–as long as each book concludes the story arc contained within. This series (so far) did not, and I am not enamored of such series.

So let me step back a bit and look at the other parts of the series. I do like the characters-especially Thorn and Audric. In fact, I wish we’d have had a little more time with Audric.

I like where the story went, although in this book the battle scenes felt like they went on forever. I get where she was going with the whole mage-seraph uncontrollable lust thing, but still… I didn’t much like it.

So, I’m of mixed opinion of Host. It was good, but it wasn’t great, and I don’t know if I’d want to reread the series.
Rating: 6/10

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