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Kim Deister
4.0 out of 5 stars A good end to a great trilogy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
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The Silver Gryphon is the last book in the Mage Wars trilogy, the first in the epic Valdemar saga. The first book in the series was pure high fantasy, the second less magic and more intrigue, and this one is a tale of survival. It also contains one of my favorite quotes from any book, ever...

“In a calm, clear voice, she suggested that the wyrsa in question could do several highly improbable, athletically difficult and possibly biologically impractical things involving its own mother, a few household implements, and a dead fish.”

A dozen or so years have passed since the end of The White Gryphon. Unlike the first two books, this one does not center solely on Drake and Skan. Instead, this one focuses on Tadrith and Silverblade, the children of Skan and Drake respectively. The two are partners in the Silvers, the pseudo military/law enforcement service of White Gryphon. They have been in training and now it is time for them to go out on their first scouting mission. Their parents are so notorious that both of them are more than willing to leave, to be out from under watchful eyes. But things go badly for them almost from the start and they end up lost and alone, injured and being pursued by forces they have never experienced.

This is more of an action novel than one of magic and mystery. Although I enjoyed the story and I love the two new characters, it just wasn't as much fun to read. Yes, there was a bit of mystery and some great action, but overall I felt like it just didn't move the story forward as much as the others. It was good for character development, except for the fact that this book is the one and only one in the series that discusses these two characters.

My Recommendation: No, this wasn't my favorite in the series, aside from the great quote. But it is still enjoyable for a fan of the Valdemar series.
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Parecia
5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding end to a great trilogy
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020
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This is my personal favorite of all of the Gryphon books. It's not war there is no murder mystery to be solved it is aboutife family and vgrowing up. Tad and Blade are the children of great leaders tghat have become legends . Onthis book they get to prove that they can overcome almost impossible odds and in the end they come tp ove and appreciate there fatbhers for the loving yet mortal parents they are.
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Barbara Ghylin
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
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I have read the entire series more than once. I have a 16 year old grandson starting to read fantasy fiction. This was a great introduction to Mercedes Lackley & the world of Valdmar
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Dierdre
5.0 out of 5 stars This is Book 3 in the Mage Wars Trilogy.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2011
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This is the 3rd book in the Mage Wars Trilogy, it follows The Black Gryphon (book #1) and The White Gryphon (book #2). They are all great books and they take place in the time before Valdemar was founded. If you are one to read a series Chronologically then you'd want to start the Valdemar series with these three books. However, with the Valdemar books you could start with any of the books in the Main series but the first in the "mini"/trilogy series. Some of the trilogies are actually now printed as an omnibus (all three in one book), like the "Last Herald Mage" trilogy (Magic's Pawn, Magic's Price and Magic's Promise) are printed together as "The Last Herald Mage". There are others but the Gryphon series I don't believe is printed as an omnibus as of yet. They are good books to read, but a little slow at times. These books explain about the magic of Valdemar and the different "creatures" and also about why certain areas are the way they are.
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Sonja Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story, just not a good intro for brand-new readers
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2018
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The third book in this trilogy and a great story. If you're not already a fan of this author, though, you should not try to start with this book: the author assumes you already know *something* about the world of the characters. As the last installment in this particular trilogy it's a satisfying ending.
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F. T. Vogt
5.0 out of 5 stars Mercedes Lackey’s Work is Still Great After All These Years
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
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Lackey’s writing and story lines will always leave you wanting more and wishing that somewhere, somehow you could find the way to the Star-Eyed’s world. ! I’ve been reading (and re-reading) about Valdemar for forty years and still never tire of it! Enjoy!
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Laurie Baum
5.0 out of 5 stars Three books in series. Worth every penny!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2019
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Book 3 of Mercedes Mage War Trilogy.......she keeps you guessing all the way through. Great chatacters, great storyline,GREAT AUTHOR!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars So I personally think Mercedes Lackey can do no wrong....
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017
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This is the third and final book in the Mage War series, which is the history of what will become Valdemar and it's neighbors. This book is fantastic; the characters and settings are rich, the imagination that it takes to create such a unique world very much evident. This is my third copy of the book ( I tend to read them until the pages fall out), and I'm sure I will have to pull myself away from the pages once I bury my nose in it
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Jennine
5.0 out of 5 stars ... Lackey and I found it to be a very good read. It follows on from The Black Gryphon ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2015
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This is the 3rd of a trilogy by Mercedes Lackey and I found it to be a very good read. It follows on from The Black Gryphon and the White Gryphon and offers an interesting science fantasy tale which is not soppy or too full of aggression. Yes it set in a war time but there is much more to this story than that. Read it and enjoy it. I did.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Came early
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2018
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Good story. Read nefore
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JIM1957
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2016
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Better enjoyed by the time i finished
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4.0 out of 5 stars An old favourite.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2013
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This is an old favourite, following on from the Black Gryphon - Skandranon is still irascible, Amberdrake is still manipulative - and now we find out hw this affects their offspring!
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Carol jennings
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2015
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Excellent
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