The Traitor Queen (The Traitor Spy Trilogy, 3) Mass Market Paperback – July 30, 2013

I loved the BLACK MAGICIAN TRILOGY and while I enjoyed this trilogy it wasn't as good as the first, (IMHO). The author said that it was hard going back and writing another trilogy but I really think that there is room for another book(s) or another trilogy waiting if she wanted to continue with these lands and its people. It would be interesting to see I there were gem caves to be found in Elyne and if the Allied Lands able to make stones, especially storestones? Was the magician guild able to find a cure for the rot addition? Even though it has been outlawed, there will always be criminals who will make and sell the product. While the guild may be able to prevent more magicians from becoming addicted, what about the ones who were already addicted and were unable to "wean" themselves off the drug, what happened to them if there was not a cure? Were the other Allied Lands experiencing in the same problem with rot? How did rebuilding and the new government established under the Traitor Queen, Savara go and did they join the other Allied Lands? These are some on the things that another book or series could use but my idea of the center for this trilogy is Igra, the land where magic is forbidden. We know they have sent spies to Kyralia and developed weapons; ballshooter and minestrike, which allowed them to capture all the lands surrounding them. If they have spies in one of the Allied Lands it's likely they are in the others. They introduced rot into the Kyralia in an attempt to weaken and demoralize the Magician Guild, along with the population. It seems obvious that they are preparing the way for war so that they can not only gain more territory but to outlaw magic completely. If a war like this was begun, it would take all the people in the Allied Lands and Sachaka aligned together to prevail. I know the author is currently writing the MILLENNIUM RULE trilogy, but I hope she will revisit these characters and lands for a new series.

I purchase The Traitor Queen for my Kindle and absolutely loved it. I give this story or rather conclusion of this story a 4 1/2 out of 5. I love the Black Magician Trilogy and the Traitor Spy trilogy, but my heart is really set on the original trilogy; any Star Wars fan can understand that concept. However, the focus of this particular trilogy and the last book definitely is about Lorkin and his life decisions. Sonea finally gets her chance to kick butt and Dannyl's story comes full circle and to a close or a new beginning. As in any story, there comes a poignant point that affects you as a reader, but in this case, does not affect all characters in the story, at least until the very end. It is that part of the ending I wish would have been elaborated on more.As far as the story, it is great and wraps things up rather nice and tidy. Personally, I would have loved it if all astronomical parts of hell had broken loose, but then again, I always cheer for the bad guy too. I love T.C.'s stories, this is no exception! So, again, all personal wants aside, the 7 novels (two trilogies and a stand-alone) flow quite nice, and just when you think you have all the answers, she throws you a nice curve ball.

The traitor queen is a good investment of your time, I found the characters to be mostly predictable but at the same time written well enough to make up for this. It seems that Canavan's first series about Sonja was harder to predict and had a bit more edge to it, however this book had some new elements of high drama to make up for that. The only real criticism I have for the book is the improbability of any nation being able to survive in the atmosphere of black magic with only 2 black magicians, yet somehow at the end there alway sems to be an improbable reason they are not attacked.I look foward to future books in this world though I would like to see a more likely deterent to invasion by outside forces what is currently holding potentially hostile forces at bay. I foud the rediscovery of some of the old magics to be a good move foward for the series, and as alway I have found Sonja's character to be strong and resilient while many of those aound her seem in need of more initiative. Overall a good read, and potentially a good step foward for the series world.

After thoroughly enjoying Canavan`s first Magicians trilogy, I was hoping she could capture the magic again in the Traitor Spy Trilogy. I wasn't disappointed. Though seeing familiar characters aged 20 years was difficult at times, they stayed central enough to the story to satisfy fans of Sonea, Regin, Dannyl, Cery, and Rothen. The dual storylines in Krylia and Sachaca were woven together evenly, creating a nice flow. Toward the end of Traitor Queen, I started feeling the familiar separation anxiety I feel when I come to the end of an engaging story with relatable characters and dilemmas. The epilogue, however leaves room for another trilogy, which I hope she writes! I definitely recommend both trilogies to any fantasy fan.

Reading other people's reviews, I was worried about this book, but I enjoyed it. It was a nice end, even if some bits were unbelievable. In saying that, I read it in one sitting and I felt satisfied at the end of it. What more could I ask of the third book in a trilogy. Some spoilers follow.The good - it follows in the same vein as the previous books in the series, tied up the loose ends, had a few twists and turns, was easy reading.The bad - Regin???? Hello? Alright, people can change, I know that, but to so completely change? Very strange. Although I suppose it could be real life in that a few decades would change anyone! Also - bloodless wars. Very strange. And the Traitors were very organised and found things very easy - I'd've expected more from the Ashaki frankly. I was extremely disappointed, it was like they were only going through the motions really.If you've got this far - you'll read this anyway. And if you're starting with this book - don't. Go read the first five first.

After a long wait I bought this final part of the trilogy. Loved from the start, you were thrown back to 2 interesting and gripping plots and a one later which you wouldn't expect. Again good triumphs over evil, but with logic and understanding.As the Black Magicians are central to the plot, some rules are broken and some have to be re written. I think that on another level it shows us that sometimes we have to push limits and change rules as the world around us changes and morphs.The characters are believable and the story is written so that you feel you are amongst it all. I would love to see these 3 book as films, if they can do it with Tolkien they can do it with Canavan.The only negative ( if it is one) is that it left you wanting to know more...maybe that is the next set of stories

I'm not an avid reader, I am dyslexic & I don't find it easy to become engrossed in many books but I have loved reading this series of books and The Traitor Queen was no exception. I have fallen in love with the characters, the world they live in & the journeys they each take. I can hope there might be more of their stories one day. I think this might be wishful thinking :(Great books. Great stories. Great fun. Thank you very much Trudi Canavan :)They'd also make great films! Just saying.

As book 3 of the Traitor Spy trilogy, this brings everything to it's conclusion - although not everything turns out quite as you are expecting it to.Unfortunately, it all happens a little too quickly, and compared to the first two books in the series the pace is much faster, and some aspects seem to get glossed over. It would also have benefited from a couple more chapters at the end to wrap things up more fully and to generally bring the whole series to a more satisfactory close.If you've read the previous 2, then you will want to read this, but just be warned that it is not up to quite the same standard as the earlier ones.

I grew up having read the first 4 books of the 6 that encompass this universe, and have now finally returned to re-read the entire collection to its conclusion.This book serves as a deserving if deeply frustrating cap to the overall story. I have barely put it down and I'm already upset by the knowledge there will likely never be further adventures written for this collection of characters i've grown to know and love.This conclusion was by no means a fan fiction where everything ends happily ever after. the highest praise I can give it is that it felt far too real - even if this means that I'm left deeply upset or very conflicted by some of the outcomes that unfurled.Well worth the read - as is the entire series - but the author has not bent over backwards to give everyone the perfect happy ending that we may greedily hope for each of our favourite characters!