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The Violet Keystone (The Seventh Tower, Book 6)

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With this book the seventh tower series comes to an end. Since the last book left me with a cliff hanger ending, as did every book in the series before it, I was eager to read this one and I was not disappointed. In this book, Milla talon hand, as she has been named since she caries the talon of Danir, is still leading the icecarls in an attack against the castle so as to stop the veil from being destroyed and unleashing the spirits of Aenir into the world. As she does this Tal, his half of the violet keystone taken from him by the powers of evil, is fighting to achieve the same goal as Milla and her icecarls. Together, just as they began the journey, they must save their world from Sharrakor who dreams of controlling both the worlds. It is only here that Tal and Milla see how much they have changed since they first set out on the task, the task that turned into a quest, the quest that turned into a battle. the part in the bok that I think describes the two children best is "somehow the chosen gad almost become an icecarl, and the icecarl was almostt a chosen, both of them blending the best of their two peoples."
I am hoping that there will be another book in the series but I know that there will not be since the end of the book had a note of finality about it that cannot be mistaken. This book was as enjoyable as all the others in the series and, even if it is the end of a series it is not the end of garth Nix's writting and I am looking forwards to reading more from him.

Tal and Milla have gone their separate ways. Milla, the new War-Chief of the Icecarls, is leading an assault on the Castle. Tal has finally returned home to save his family, but before he can do that, he must defeat the evil Sushin, who plans to destroy the veil, which would open the way for an invasion from Aenir. If the veil falls, the Dark World is doomed. Tal and Milla will once again have to work together. But Sushin is much stronger than he appears, and his true identity will shake them to the core. Their only hope of defeating him is the Violet Keystone, but will Tal and Milla be in time to save their world? All fans of the Seventh Tower series won't want to miss this thrilling conclusion. I was worried I might be disappointed when I saw this was the last book. However, I am happy to say that this book was a great ending to this great series, and I hope Garth Nix writes another series set in the Dark World.

Tal and Milla have been separated, but each have the same goal, stop Sushin for destroying the veil and letting in the shadows from Aenir. Milla Talon Hand, the name given to her for she is carrying the talon of Danir, is leading the Icecarl assult in the castle. However she has been separated from the main troops and the few people she have with her are not going to be enought to stop the Chosen and their Spiritshadows. Just when all else seems to have failed Milla suddenly is able to summon her half of the Violet Keystone and does one of the most powerful magic. But unfortunately she doesn't know how to stop it...but Ebbit, Crow, Tal's mother Grail arrive just in time to save them. Together they make the journey up to the Violet Tower, otherwise known as the Seventh Tower. On the way they meet Tal, but each of them is one step too late, Sushin has already been there. When they finally see the true side of Sushin it will be something that will shock them all... The conclusion to the Seventh Towers was great. When I first heard this was going to be the last book I was kinda scared to read it, because I had been very disappointed with other series' endings. However this book had a great ending. There would be a few things I would change but I didn't write it and the ending was fine with me!

A very excellent conclusion to the Seventh Tower saga. Very exciting, a lot of actions, and Sunstone magic. Tal uses the most powerful Violet spell. The name, I won't tell you. Read the book!!!!!

I really love the 7th tower books. the other 5 books were like a to be countinued show. I could not wait for this book to come out. I wish this was not the last book ,but it seemed very final. Luckily this book was not another end of series cliffhanger. If you like Harry Potter than I think you should read this series.

First, I won't give away the ending.

In this book, Tal and Milla continue to grow. Milla learns compassion while Tal learns to call upon inner strengths that he never knew he had. Both Tal and Milla learn that all people are people regardless of where they were born and they learn that the only way to judge a person is as an individual rather than what group they are from. Garth Nix has written a great series that breaks the mold in several ways. Perhaps the most profound way is that he tears down traditional gender roles by having a compassionate male hero and an aggressive female hero. Today, boys have to learn that they are not weak just because they are not aggressive. Boys also have to learn that girls can be just as physically aggressive as boys. Girls have to learn that boys can be strong in many ways, not just physically and that girls can also be strong.

Hats off to Mr. Nix for a very well done story. I'm anxious to see what he gives us next.

I absolutely LOVED these books. I've read this last book many times, and I can never get bored of it.
The first time I finished the book, I was surprised at the ending, and I got all sad because I didn't have any more Seventh Tower to read. I was forced to go read "The Ragwitch", which wasn't that great after reading the Seventh Tower books.
The characters and their relationships with eachother are perfect: There's Tal, the reluctant hero, who is my personal favorite character (besides Ferek... but he's barely in the books... ^^), Milla, the violent Icecarl, Crow, the vengeful Underfolk who may not be all he seems, and many, many others.
The plotline is drawn out PERFECTLY, and the ending is awesome. Me and all my friends absolutely LOVE these books, especially this last one.
My only complaint would be the lack of romance.... a little Tal/Milla thing might have been nice... but that's just me. ^_^

I know a lot of people don't like to start books for two reasons.1:They don't want to read the slow beginning.2:They don't know if it's good.This book has both.
The only thing about the beginning is that you have to concentrate on where they are eventhough you'll probably get it later.The story takes place on(what i think earth)with i black veil over it.But above the veil is the sky this is also know as Aenir.
This book was a great novel.
I first started reading this series because i had got this book(The Fall)for christmas. It was laying around my house for a while and i'd thought i'd read it and what d'ya know i was hooked. i read all the way to the fifth book and stopped.i thought it was the ending but i was wrong. i kept reading until the last book.
When i read this book i just can't read 20 pages and.stop. i have to read 50 or 60.i think the ending was kind of weak cause it kind of left you hangin'............
That's why i wish there was another one.

The growing power of Sushin has never been more apparent, and Tal and Milla are fighting for their people from ultimate corruption. What started out for a search for a Sunstone to save his dying mother has led Tal to an unbelievable adventure -- and a terrifying journey. Milla, Warrior Chief of the Icecarls, is fighting fiercely for salvation. And the haunting power of the Violet Keystone rests in the balance. The two children are fighting a war that holds the key to their destiny. The hideous plan for the destruction of the Dark World may come at last if Sushin is not stopped in time. And the outcome lies in the hands of two children... and one powerful evil. The Seventh Tower #6:
The Violet Keystone is the unforgettable and page-turning conclusion to the Seventh Tower series by Garth Nix. I'm going to miss this series very much, as it was one of the best fantasy series I have ever read. But the legend lives on.

Tal and Milla have gone their separate ways. Milla is leading a battle inside the Castle. And Tal is trapped in the Hall of Nightmares by his nemesis, the shadowmaster who has declared himself to be the Most Violet, Sushin. Fashnek has trapped Adras, Tal's Spiritshadow, in a shadow bottle, and now Tal must face his fears in the Hall of Nightmares. He attempts what only a few have accomplished, controlling the Sunstones in the globe to make them open. He sighs, and Fashnek begins the nightmare machine. Meanwhile, Milla continues the Icecarl invasion of the Castle with a young Crone, Malen, Tal's witty Uncle Ebbit, an Icecarl Wilder, Jarek, and a few more, including Crow and the Freelies. Together they will embark on a quest that none of them will ever, ever forget.

I liked the part where Malen, Crow, Adras, Odris, and, of course, Tal, fight Sharrakor in Aenir, inside Old Khamsoul. The ending was a little sad, but the reader feels Tal's triumph. This entire series had its ups and downs, but I'd recommend the Seventh Tower Series to about anyone who would listen. It started out a little weaker than I had expected, but it finished better than many other stories that I have read. I hope you enjoy the series (or did enjoy it)!