After finishing The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart, all I can say is wow! I had no idea how Ms. Stewart would end this fabulous series, but I knew it would be epic. She exceeded even my expectations!

In The Bone Shard War, Ms. Stewart develops a fitting end for all the characters. Before they reach their appropriate endings, though, she makes them work for them. Jovis, in particular, goes through hell and back. His pain and suffering are almost too difficult to bear; I could barely finish those sections. 

After three books, I can safely say that everyone needs a Mephi as their companion. By the end of the second book, we already know that ossalen are special, but Mephi becomes a character in his own right in The Bone Shard War. He becomes Jovis' conscience and support system. Their bond grows even closer, so much so that it tears your heart apart to see them having such difficult times together.  

Speaking of the ossalen, we finally learn their purpose and connections to the bone magic and the islands. I had some ideas, but Ms. Stewart shocked me with the full details. That is only one of the missing pieces to Lin's ongoing predicament. Once we finally obtain all the puzzle pieces, the action kicks up a notch, and there is a rush to the end. 

As expected, Ms. Stewart's execution is perfection, and The Bone Shard War does not disappoint. As I mentioned, I am happy with how Ms. Stewart ended her saga. I will miss Jovis, Lin, and Mephi, and I will miss this world. Ms. Stewart made the entire series immersive and enjoyable. I can't wait to see what she does next!