Nona Grey over the period of three books has definitely become one of the best heroines, especially in a fantasy world. Personally I wasn’t crazy about the going back and forth between the two narratives early on, but by the time the storyline became mostly the present day, all the pieces fell into place and we could see why what happened three years (soon after the end of Gray Sister) before was important to fully understand. In Holy Sister, Nona Grey, our wonderful heroine, is the center focus of the story, which for more than half of the book is split between two timeframes- present day and three years earlier. Once again, Mark Lawrence gives us another fantastic story line, with non-stop intense mind-boggling action packed thriller throughout the book, and bringing a satisfying conclusion to this series. Nona Grey continues as our young powerful heroine, and many of the wonderful characters we loved in the first two books are back. Holy Sister by Mark Lawrence is the 3 rd and final book in his Book of the Ancestor series.

A battle in which her own demons will try to unmake her.Ī battle in which hearts will be broken, lovers lost, thrones burned. A final battle is coming in which she will be torn between friends, unable to save them all. The shiphearts offer strength that she might use to protect those she loves, but it’s a power that corrupts. But it seems unlikely that Nona and her friends will have time to earn a nun’s habit before war is on their doorstep.Įven a warrior like Nona cannot hope to turn the tide of war. Nona faces the final challenges that must be overcome if she is to become a full sister in the order of her choice. Everywhere, the emperor’s armies are in retreat. The ice is advancing, the Corridor narrowing, and the empire is under siege from the Scithrowl in the east and the Durns in the west. Holy Sister by Mark Lawrence – Review & GiveawayĪmazon / B&N / Kobo / iTunes / Google Play / BAM / Book Depository