The Princess of Cortova (Silver Bowl, 3)

It was worth reading its the end of the series it turned out like I expected it too.

I really enjoyed Diane's third book in the trilogy about Molly. I wish the story could be continued some more. Also, my third grade students love Diane's other books for younger readers. I read them to my class each year. Thanks....

This can be a stand alone book,as thereis alot of interspersed mentions of what happened in the previous 2 books but I wouldn't recommend it.I read this before knowing it was the 3rd in a trilogy & having read the conclusion I wasn't motivated to go read the previous books.It seemed a bit of a spoiler to me that in the very beginning (of this book) they tip you off as to how the major character's relationship will end. There's alot of intrigue & personal drama as the princess of Cortova is a conniving, resourceful,formidable character forged from her early relationships.As for the interpersonal relationships: men live in the shadow of strong women & their affection for those women seems a bit of a handicap.Political intrigue & a heavy dose of the adage:"the course of true love never did run smooth" is the heart & soul of this story.***spoiler***Having had not previous connection with the main characters, I was not predisposed to want to see them get together as a couple.The resolution seemed forced as a beloved character is killed off to make it easy for one guy & girl to get together.It seemed like the author felt obligated to unite the 2 main characters. For me, the tying up of loose ends was more awkward & inevitable than sweet & actually left me a bit depressed.

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