Vosper's Revenge: Book Three of the Dragon Stone Saga (Dragon Stone Saga Series) Paperback – June 2, 2012

I really enjoyed this series. I read the first 2 books again before reading the conclusion. I sometimes find myself scratching my head to understand my enjoyment when so much that I was expecting from this series did not materialize. I like stories with dragons which are in this series but they never play as prominent a role as I expected. I like epic stories with epic battles. This is an epic series but there are few epic battles - instead most conflicts are settled with smaller more personal clashes. Some of the foreshadowing in the story suggests a much different final conflict than what occurs which I found to be disappointing. Regardless, I enjoyed this series since the plot and characters were so engaging. Epic plot with evil emperor in fear of a destined savior is a classic plot line which has been spun out a thousand different ways but Kristian Alva does a great job of creating an innovative setting and engaging characters to make this story special. This a good young adult fantasy although readers should be prepared for plot to develop in unconventional methods compared to other epic fantasies.Vosper's Revenge is the conclusion of the Dragon Stone Saga. The first two books were  Dragon Stones (Book one of the Dragon Stones Saga)  and  Return of the Dragon Riders: Book Two of the Dragon Stone Saga . Author has announced a second series, The Chronicles of Tallin, to be based in the same universe and with planned publication in 2013.No major editing or writing issues were noted. As with the other books in this series, Vosper's Revenge is short. The combined length of this series would be more appropriate for a single publication instead of a trilogy. Vosper's Revenge is 3,411 Kindle locations long. Standard length "paperback" novels seem to run in the 4,500 to 7,000 plus Kindle location range. Long novels can range from 15,000 to 20,000 plus Kindle locations.

A very satisfying ending to this part of the series. Even though the saga continues on in another set of books, there was a conclusion to this part of the story. I liked it a lot. The three books really are distinct from one another, so this was quite a bit different than the last two. This one, as the name suggests, is much more focused on taking down Vosper. There quite a few groups to keep track of here, but they are all working towards the same ultimate goal of defeating Vosper.In some ways, this book was the most exciting of the 3. There was not a ton of downtime, it was basically action or something important happening from start to finish. We revisit Elias and his dragon, who are training together and close to being bonded. Rali is no longer a boy who lost his father, but an emerging King who is growing into his leadership role with the help of his mother, Sela. Elias and Rali have a special bond as well, having great responsibility thrust upon them so early, but both are handling it well and have matured significantly in the last year in their new roles. Even though we're familiar with some of the other groups, they are more involved this time, with the dwarfs and the elves playing a much bigger role in helping the dragon riders defeat Vosper.I really enjoyed Tallin again. He's probably my favorite. Faces adversity but still so fearless. Also, happy to that Chua was back again, which I wasn't expecting given the distance to the Elder Willow. The parts with Sela and Thorin were a lot of fun, it was great that Thorin was a part of this one, I wasn't certain he was going to have much of a role in this book. He brought some lightness to the story, which I enjoyed.Highly recommend this one. Without giving too much away, there's more surprises than I was thinking, so it doesn't just go exactly according to plan, which is good. I like the main characters a lot, love how Elias has grown into himself and his abilities, and enjoy Tallin a ton. There's a lot we don't yet know about Tallin. So, I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series to revisit with these characters.

i'm enjoying this series

OK, I admit it, I have a fondness for this genre of pulp fiction. But this author has not used one atom of original thought. I would like to say it is very derivative but in fact it is taken almost verbatim from Salvatore who was not the greatest author either. I am suprised that a law suite for plagarism is not underway.As for the writing, imagine such gems as " he lived out the rest of his immortal life" and you get the picture. Also this book joins several others in spreading one meagre size volume over several book titles to extract as much revenue as possible. Put this book where it belongs in area 51!

As war becomes more real, sides mass their allies and arsenals for the imminent onslaught. Will the dragon riders, the scattered few, answer the call to war? Or will enemies in the shadows and within consume them?This third book of the Dragon Stones Saga brings a change in tone and energy to Alva's prose as we approach a decisive crossroads in the adventure. Some will find this shift exciting and some will find it unnerving, either way, I feel it has the right effect.Elias and Nydeired's relationship is sweet and enjoyable to watch the two learn from each other but there is a grim sadness as they prepare for war. Elias is every more aware what war is like and has come to accept his fate, not as a prophet in a ancient tale but as a reluctant force of good. Throughout the series, I have found dragons portrayed in a different light than most main stream fantasy. Alva humanises them wonderfully and makes this war even more horrific.Unfortunately, the book is titled Vosper's Revenge, which instantly puts into mind the Empire Strikes back. This is a bit of a giveaway that the forces of evil are going to push back, hard. Also like the Empire Strikes Back, this is my favourite in the series (so far) as it gathers speed, like the build up to the perfect storm.A book filled with magic, dragons, dwarves, good and, of course, evil; I have said it earlier and I'll say it again. This is my favourite book of the series and I dare you to find out why. All I can really say without giving to much away, well played, Vosper, well played.

This 3rd book is the best yet, with better character development, fuller plot, and a quick exciting story line that keeps you turning the pages. There is a maturity in the writing compared to the first 2 books. Some elements need attention as aspects of stories and characters seem to trail off, but hopefully we will see these back stories in the next series or the development of the current characters.All in all a cracking read. Lost my kindle to my wife for a few days when she found it..could not get it back until she finished it! Both of us looking forward to the next series

If you want something to kill time, then read this book. It has so many plot holes and misses so many key opportunities (unique magical weapononry given as a gift!) to really do something great, but I still say kudos to the author for their attempt. Perhaps the next books you write won't remind me of a badly written Eragon series.P.s. I only read all three books to the end for a sense of completion and even then it was a struggle. Buyers you are forewarned!