
I can now say fairly confidently that this is the end of the trilogy, though I would love to see more books set in this world. Naondel, the second book but actually a prequel, gives us the rich and terrible backstory of the world and the Red Abbey. Maresi, the first book, is a strange introduction to the Red Abbey- a safe haven for women in a world ruled by cruel men.

These Finnish imports are beautiful, dark, ugly novels about women trying to survive in a world run by tyrants who wish to use them and make them powerless. If my review of Naondel (still my favourite of the trilogy) didn't convince you to read this series, then I doubt I can say anything more here. This has to be one of the most underrated fantasy series ever written. But I am learning new things here, things that are not written in books.
