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This ended up being a really fun series. I liked the format of multiple narrators, but with a twist. This book has the trademark Kevin Hearne humor, but also includes great characters and world building. Considering the series is three very long books, the action moves quickly and the story is never boring.

It's hard to pick favorite characters because they are all special, but I enjoyed the addition of Penn
Yas Ben Min who is tasked with finding the location and Fanje a member of the resistance in enemy territory. I think my favorite parts of all the books is those blessed with the 6th Kenning.

A Curse of Krackens does a great job of wrapping up the plot. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys epic fantasy but sometimes need to take a break from the darkness of other series.

I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!
I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!
I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!
I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!
I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!

I loved the first two books in this series. This book, however, was a bit too meandery. I was lost and then bored. I’m so sad.

Did this book seriously end with a D**k joke?

I loved this series so completely that I wanted to stop reading before the end because I didn't want it to end. I spent so much time with these characters and to think of not getting to read more about their adventures was inexplicably sad. Kevin Hearne crafts a story so engrossing, so entertaining, and so emotional that I feel like I may re read this series every few years just to see what I pick up on that I missed last time. His ability to have a huge cast of characters and yet they all feel real was impressive.

I do with that the appendix had more about the kennings and the political structures in it. I sometimes found myself wanting a reference document to assist me in the story.

A great way to end this series, though it took me around a hundred pages to get back into the rhythm of the characters. Especially since the last book came out years ago and I'm not a re-reader. However, great series and great world building.

A Curse of Krakens
by Kevin Hearne
A humorous look at dark adventure. The dynamic characters and dashing action will enchant the role playing reader. Kevin has a way of making the darkest situation funny, and lightens the mood over and over again with dialog.

It's really, really hard not to like this series--it's well-planned, upbeat, packed with action, clever and optimistic. Hearne gives his readers a world that is not without danger, heartache or loss, but where morality and compassion pave the way forward to benefit all. In this third installment, we reach the end of Fintan's epic retelling of events as detailed in the first two novels, and through the "present" day, which gives Hearne a chance to resolve the fate and future of many characters. If that's a little too tied-up-with-a-bow, sure. But I thoroughly forgive Hearne for this---our world needs creative forces who can imagine what is possible when we act with the common good in mind, albeit in a land entirely magical. Would highly recommend.

I love this series. The story is so complex with so many layers of intrigue. The characters are wonderful and varied. The magic system is well developed and original.

A very satisfying conclusion to a truly unique epic fantasy trilogy. Its fully populated geography, magic system, and racial populations are complex and equivalent to any fantasy series. But its tone is truly unlike any other. Not fully farce/humor like Robert Aspirin or Piers Anthony, but with a humor, slight silliness, and overwhelming positivity and faith in humanity that are completely unexpected in a story that's about intercontinental war and attempted genocide. For those of us who have become acclimated to much darker approaches to epic stories, it's somewhat jarring at times to simultaneously be fed such an uplifting message. But you just can't help smiling and being inspired to hope for the best of humanity in real-life as well.

I received an advance copy via NetGalley.

<i>A Curse of Krakens</i> completes Hearne's intricate high fantasy trilogy. I won't delve into spoilers, and hence will avoid a full recap of events. What I will say: read the series from the start. Fall in love with everyone's favorite mustard-loving scholar. Boggle at the uniqueness of the magic systems (I especially love the mad skills of bards). Enjoy how Hearne focuses on positivity through his broad cast of characters. These books, despite the honest depictions of war and loss, lean into hope, and through the end, a sense of idealism. That feel really sets this trilogy apart.

A very satisfactory and enjoyable reading experience has come to an end. This book continued a good story. that was easy to read throughout the series. The characters were all likable and interesting really fun getting know. There were surprises that I did not see coming and I always love that. Everything seems to have worked out for most of the characters but didn't really see as much of some of them in this last book as I would have wanted either. I wonder how the countries and this world will continue in the future. Will there be more countries to explore or will the countries we know go to war at some point in the future. This will be a series people will enjoy for multiple reads hopefully. four stars for this book and four and half stars for the entire series. Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read another good book.

This is the finale to the Seven Kennings trilogy which is set in a vast fantasy world following a cast of characters when invaders arrive on their land to destroy them and they'll do whatever it takes to protect the land. If I’m not mistaken this is Kevin Hearns first approach to adult epic fantasy and he absolutely wraps this up brilliantly. It's filled with great characters, fabulous world building, and now that it’s completed, it’d be the perfect series to dive into now for newcomers.

Herne is having fun with this series, the magic system adds to the story without being distracting. Still a fan.

The Seven Kennings has been a really satisfying trilogy to read. I've loved the diversity of characters of different ages, cultural backgrounds, and abilities. It feels like this series was written for me as someone with a history degree and minors in political science and religious studies. Kevin Hearne did an amazing job of thinking through how the different cultures would have impacted how religions developed, how politics played out in different regions, and how seemingly insignificant individuals play a role in history.

A Curse of Krakens lets us follow up with our favorite characters from A Plague of Giants and A Blight of Blackwings. We find out the trajectory of Hanima and Nent after the discovery of a kenning in that country (and why it was discovered when it was). We also find out about Koesha and her crew, more about Ecula and the people there and about Gondel Vedd and his mustards. I really appreciate the humor in these books and that different characters find different things funny. Some have childish/crass senses of humor, some are more cerebral, and some find more physical things funny.

I'll probably read this one again sooner than later. I appreciate having gained early access from Netgalley and the publisher for a review, but I really want to listen to the audio version! I love the narration from Luke Daniels and Xe Sands and I don't want to miss it on this installment.

Satisfying ending to a fantasy trilogy. Mr Hearne creates worlds full of adventure and humor, and this series is no exception. Interesting way of story telling with a bard traveling to bring history to life for the people he is visiting. This is the conclusion and ties things up well.

This book was wholly satisfying and equally unsatisfying, because I desperately want continue to live in this world with these characters... But I know this is the end.

I will forever be in awe of Kevin's ability to build such a vast world with so many cultures rich in beliefs and their own unique idioms built around the god/goddess of their kenning.

So much was revealed in this final installment that was shrowded in mystery up until now; I am glad I decided to reread the first two books prior to picking this one up. It allowed me to trully appreciate the one, long story that Kevin masterfully carve and shape - likely at the cost of his own sanity at times.

There was joy and hope and humor - because there is always humor with Kevin - but it also absolutely gutted me on many occasions with silent, ugly tears. The loss felt by the characters is painted so artfully you cant help but feel the loss yourself.

I will accept this is the end, because I know this was always meant to be a trilogy, but I will live in the dream that Kevin will be unable to stay away. I hope that we will get short stories in the years to come, if nothing else (I'm not greedy, I'll take anything. Even more cock sonnets!)

If you like fantasy this is a must read. I have been ranting about it to anyone who would listen since I read the first book back in 2019; this conclusion will only make my ranting increase. It's insanely good, so just accept you will lose a few days of your life and read this series. Trust when I say you wont regret that decision.

Hearne weaves an intricate and captivating tapestry in the conclusion of his Seven Kennings series. A vast array of characters are brilliantly woven together by a unique storytelling style that is the special magic of a bard blessed with perfect recollection and the ability to look like their protangist in their stories. This series was the remarkable and refreshing deviation from typical epic fantasy that I never knew I wanted and needed.

This is the third and final book in Kevin Hearne’s Seven Kenning trilogy. Known for his Iron Druid Chronicles this series was Hearne’s first attempt at epic fantasy and my opinion is that he absolutely nailed it. I devoured this book when I received my review copy. We follow a cast of characters fighting to protect their land from outside invaders bent on destroying them. Filled with great characters, fabulous world building and just a way with words that will make you feel as though you are in the middle, living with these people and feeling what they are feeling. If your looking for a great intro into fantasy then I highly recommend the Seven Kennings series.