The conclusion of the trilogy takes you on a thrilling tour of the feared and entirely unknown world of Blindlings, the feared enemy of Ym. Hirka has to survive in an even more brutal and utilitarian world but this is where she finally comes into her own. The world of the is described so beautifully that you can practically see it in front of you and feel the bite of the cold.
The final final battle is as bloody as expected but the political machinations leading up to it are what grabbed my attention the most. The series continues to explore the themes of xenophobia and discrimination from different points of view, almost humanizing the enemy. The author ends the book in a poignant note, where the cost of war is shown and the burden warriors shoulder is brought to the fore in a way most fantasy novel don't.

Love this series, and loved this book as a conclusion to the series. The norse elements of the series were fun for me to pick out, and the world building was absolutely phenomenal. I’m sad to see Rime and Hirka go, but would reread in a heartbeat. Definitely on of the best fantasy series I’ve read in awhile.

The Might is somewhat darker than the first two novels in the Ravneringene series. There were some things that happened with the main character that I found to be out of character for her, thus, I enjoyed myself slightly less than I did with the first two novels.
The translation from Norwegian to English was spot on - kudos to the translators!

Maybe the day (or year) will come when I'll actually finish this book but it just doesn't feel like this will be the year. I loved the first book; it was dark and imaginative, something different from my usual reads. The second book was a bit meh; some parts I loved but then I would get bored and it'd take forever to pick it up again. The third seems to be following the same pattern unfortunately...

What a rollercoaster of a read!! I really love anything with Nordic mythology in and this is everything.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with this e-arc

Siri Pettersen's "The Raven Cycle" Trilogy is unlike any other series I've read in quite some time. These books will immerse you in a world where nearly anything is possible, in characters whose motives are complex and development dynamic, in an intricately-woven plot that will leave you excited to read from chapter to chapter.

In each book of this series, I started a little hesitant, and this one was no different -- there is still way too much tension between Hirka and Rime that doesn't seem to be resolving any time soon, and Hirka is setting off for yet another perilous and hopeless mission. No longer in the human world, Hirka finds herself among her "own" in Dreysil. But as she has in every other place she's lived prior, she struggles to find her place in this world despite her importance to those in power there. As she navigates another difficult leg of her journey in restoring the Might, Rime deals with the fallout of leaving his own position of power. As he picks up the pieces of his army and prepares for the upcoming battle against the invading Umpiri, one of the remaining council members, Darkdaggar, plots to oust Rime once and for all, risking the lives of all of Ym in the process.

This book serves the reader more of what worked in previous books: Hirka's badass, independent, moralistic nature; historical lore revealed slowly; and plenty of sly plans made under the radar to be revealed at the final climactic battle. I adored this book mostly for the character development. Thinking back to the Hirka of book one to the Hirka in this one, it's so clear to see the lines that connected the two. Her motives are the same, as are her beliefs, but she's less jaded and more realistic. She's more willing to accept that there's evil in the world, which makes her development in this book much more complex. The romance between her and Rime is so tactful, with one of the longest slow burns in series history, I'm certain. Even Pettersen's minor characters are complex and well-developed, capable of standing on their own. Reading the resolution of long-term minor characters like Urd, Graal, and Eirik was incredibly satisfying. Even the resolution of newer characters, like Kolail and Skerri, was lovely.

If you can't tell already, I'll be reading everything Pettersen writes from here on out. Her ability to create a well-rounded major/minor characters is enough to hold even the weakest of plots together. I'd read 17 spinoff series about every character in this series and never get bored. If you're a lover of fantasy, do yourself a favor and read this series.

This series is brilliant, why did it take so long to be translayed.
A powerful blending of Norse mythology with epic Fantasy. What's not to like.

This is the third book in the series so ensure you read them in order.

This trilogy is one of the best fantasy I have read in the last few years. We discover a complex world with characters having very human and realistic reactions. This last volume closes the trilogy perfectly, we get all the answers to our questions.
Hirka is one of my favorite characters, in this volume she proves once again that kindness and goodness are very strong values and that we must know how to forgive. She chooses to save people and give them a chance. She has grown a lot since the first book and I appreciate her evolution.
Rhyme has done some regrettable things, he knows it and he lives with it. He doesn't mope because he killed people, he regrets it, he is aware that it is wrong but he also knows that it was inevitable to save the people they love.
I loved this whole trilogy and I must admit that I have always been interested in Scandinavian stories and myths so I couldn't resist.
Quick word : A trilogy to read absolutely and I hope that one day it will be translated into French.

This book was one heck of a roller-coaster. I got this in December as an ARC, and it took me so long to both get to it and finish it because I was nervous. I had no idea what was going to happen to these characters, I didn't even know if any of them were going to make it out okay, let alone alive.

Hirka and Rime go through it in this book. Much like they have in the other books in the series. But this time they are alone, with limited allies. And it just ups the tension. Rime's chapters were slightly less interesting, but that has little to do with how I feel about his character and more to do with Hirka's being far more interesting to me. Her in another new world, the world that is supposed to be her home, but she feels more like an outsider than she did while growing up in Ym. Seeing her overcome more struggles than ever before.

The conclusion wasn't what I was expecting, but it was deserved in my opinion. I've seen a lot of reviews that talk about the ending not giving them closure, just a desire for more books with these characters, but I feel like that is the best kind of ending in a way. The world isn't a Happily Ever-after, and the "where will they go now" aspect for Rime and Hirka is what they deserve after all they've been through. This review is very short and very vague because it's the last in a trilogy, and I don't want to give things away.

Another thing, I find the YA label from American publishing does this book a disservice in a way. This is nothing against YA, as I still read the "genre" but, this book isn't YA. The main character might be 17, but that's not enough to put it in that category. I think this series is suitable for any lover of fantasy. America or North America I guess is more accurate, needs to reassess how they categorize books, especially ones that are translated work.

What a wonderful conclusion!

I'm SO glad this series was translated into English.

I always get nervous when diving into the final installment of a series, especially one I've really enjoyed! I was not disappointed with this final book. Hirka and Rime, there was no minimal amount of suffering, Pettersen went all in.

So often I feel with things wrapping up that the final book is often all about the answers and tying it all in. With The Might, there was a lot of that but there was also new things to learn and catalog with the world building. The characters and the world in this series are ... expansive and intricate, deep layers to both. It takes a great skill to morally anchor characters and see them genuinely switch sides.

My gah, the tension of waiting for Hirka and Rime to find their way back to each other. . .

An epic fantasy full of heartache, betrayal, murder, action, love and hope. If you like fantasy, start with Odin's Child and keep going...you won't be disappointed.

Thank you so much to Arctis Books, NetGalley and Siri Pettersen for a gifted earc.

I purchase book 1 so I could read it first and found the story unenjoyable and heavy handed. It was incredibly dense and too complicated of a story for me, as a reader.

Every time I start a new series, I form a vague idea in my mind as to how I would like it to go. I love happily ever after endings, and I hoped for one in this series. Whether or not the ending is happily ever after, I leave to the reader to find out. I will say, though, this is one series in which the books are equally engaging and do not lose their mettle.

We have arrived back in Ym with Rime and Hirka, only to have them split up and once again have to struggle to find each other. At its heart, The Raven Rings trilogy is a love story between two people in two classes of society who start at one end and either rise or fall by the conclusion of the story. It’s an interesting examination of what it means to have status and power and how one with honor acts once the tables are turned.

For Hirka, one of my all-time favorite heroines of fantasy, she finds that having power can be just as restricting as having none. At the end of The Rot, we discover that she is the daughter of a fierce and powerful deadborn, or Umpiri, named Graal, who happens to be part of a powerful family in the ice city of the Umpiri. Once Hirka arrives back in Ym, she journeys with this family to a city of ice and there finds that she must once again draw on her inner strength to make her way in yet another world in which she is a stranger, though this time, she has power and status to help her along.

My boy Rime has a more difficult time after he arrives back in Ym, however. After what he did to Naiell, it’s a wonder that Hirka will ever speak to him again. Plus, he must now face the council usurper Darkdagger and save his people from an oncoming war on two fronts that will leave him more desperate than he has ever been. Rime is just one of my favorite characters in fantasy. He's strong, loyal, brave, and willing to take within himself an insurmountable amount of grief in order to make sure that those he loves are safe. He’s also quite dashing.

Even after the discoveries in The Rot, there are some quite shocking discoveries stil to be made in Ym. Like River Song’s hair, Ginnungad is full of secrets, and before the Umpiri set out for war, they will all be uncovered. One of the drawbacks of the story for me was the time spent in Ginnungad. It felt much too long and drawn out—the time Hirka spends there could have been its own book. As a result, the climax of the story felt rushed, though none of it bored me. I just did not get enough time with the characters I wanted to be completely satisfied.

Additionally, I missed out on some Ravnhov time; I do so love the chieftain there and his flirty son, but they did not get much screen time this go around in Ym. This part of Ym and its influence on the world would have made a very interesting addition to the plot—and it does—but it was so fascinating to me, I just needed more details of the lives of the people there.

Aside from what I felt was a pacing issue and some minor odds and end, all mostly to my taste anyway, this book made a perfect wrap-up to the series. The Raven Rings is most definitely in the small group of my most favorite series of all time, and I can’t wait to get my hands on Pettersen's next books. If you can tolerate some gruesomeness, I highly recommend this book for reading.
Arctis Book Selections

I love reading books from other countries. Arctis Books, the publisher for Siri Pettersen’s The Raven Rings, is a small imprint of Simon and Schuster that brings popular books from other countries to the English-speaking world. I have many of their books, some I received as promotions, while others I purchased myself (about half and half). I highly recommend delving into the YA selections from them for those who wish to try something new for fantasy. Their editions are also incredibly beautiful and bound so well. The paper quality, binding, and foil embossing are all top notch. In regard to the translation of The Might, I could not tell that it was a translation. Usually, there will be some syntactic issues, odd idioms that don’t translate to English, or other things that create awkward wording or phrasing; but the translators of this book have once again done a brilliant job of flawlessly delivering a translation that is positively easy to read and so pleasing and lyrical.

My thanks to Arctis books via NetGalley for the eArc, for which I willingly give my own opinion.

*thank you so much to netgalley and the publishers for this one*

I am obsessed with this series. I love Nordic mythology and this gives me everything. This book proves that villains can be interesting. Its fast paced and the plot is wonderful. I cannot say enough about this series. The ending didn't feel rushed at all. Hope to read more by Pettersen!

I am sad that it's over, but I love the way it ended. By far the best book of the trilogy. I don't want to give anything away so I am trying to be vague, but again I love the characters and their development throughout the story. Even the "bad" characters have likeable qualities that make them feel real and relatable. Nothing is black and white about these books and that's what makes me love them so much. I highly suggest reading this trilogy for yourself. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Might is the epic conclusion to The Raven Rings series and wow this does not disappoint! Hirka is an absolutely phenomenal character and proves that in this story once again. On the flip side, Rime, while still a wonderful character, feels more relatable to the everyday person, he has his flaws and issues and he's vulnerable. This series has been one of the best fantasy series I have read and this book keeps that going!

I had a hard time following this book but that was on me solely because I have not read the previous books in the series. Regardless, this book was a very enjoyable read. The characters, universe and writing was exquisite. Despite being a little lost at first, it was easy to catch up with the characters and the adventures being embarked upon and the challenges being faced.

This was my first book by this author and let me just say....it did not disappoint. While I would advise reading the other books in the series before jumping it, even if you don't want to...you don't have to because it is easy to catch on!

I wanted to read this book because of the Nordic mythology and boy oh boy was I not disappointed. In addition to that we have an excellent heroine who embodies strength and bravery! All in all this was an excellent fantasy novel and now I want to read all the books! Truly a masterpiece! Bravo bravo! Thank you to the author for sharing this with the world!

Far too often I find myself curling my lip whilst reading the final book in a trilogy. The characters and world that I fall in love with in the first novel end up not living up to their promise.

I'm happy to sat that is not the case with "The Might." This book didn't try to squeeze its characters into a pat ending. Everything felt satisfied and earned. The worst thing about finishing "The Might" was saying goodbye to Hirka. Though is expect that Hirka and Rime will be having many more adventures as they explore new worlds and that is consolation when feeling the loss of a literary friend who've you've rooted for through thick and thin (this book does not hold back on tormenting its heroes. at all) making the conclusion all the more sweet. I may have also lost some sleep getting caught up in the pages.

I can't wait to read more books written by Siri Pettersen. I'm so glad this trilogy was translated into English.

The Might was an interesting finale of the Raven Rings series. It did take a bit to get into, the laying back out of the world dragged. The second book had this issue as well, and it caused me to pick it up and put it down for a few days several times. However, once we got into the actual action of the plot, things really picked up. Hirka is finally starting to seem more of the age she's presented as, and her growth across the books is realistic and well done. The parts with Rime were considerably less interesting, however, and I found his personal struggles were not something I cared about. All in all, though, this was an incredibly well-done finale and wrapped things up in an enjoyable way.

what a great finish to an excellent series.
Can we please have a tv series? I want more of these worlds

Some books you can read and enjoy the story without reading the previous books. But, that’s not the case with this one, I could NOT finish this book. Maybe because I didn’t get to read the last two books? I just couldn’t make a connection with the characters. I might have enjoyed this book more had I read the first two books.

The Might, is part of a trilogy and this is the last book. It is based upon the Norse mythology.

Things I like about this book:
- The cover, the cover really got my attention. This book would look so good on shelf, if this is your type of genre.

This book is great for those that are going for mythology reads.