Threads of Destiny: Volume 4

Destiny Cycle, Book 7

By: Yrsillar

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

Preparations. Preparations for war. Preparations for diplomacy.

The world is in motion, and Ling Qi can hardly count the number of loose ends and new business she has to tie up. Her great task lies before her, a great summit with the people of the south to determine what the future will be. Still, the Argent Peak Sect stirs to war with both the tribes of the sky and the creatures of the deep earth. But first comes the great end-of-year tournament. She is not a participant this time but an observer, and all the more enmeshed in politics that swirl around it. More and more, she is reminded of how small the Sect can be and how vast is the world that lies outside.

Inspired by ancient folklore, modern martial arts, and Xianxia, Threads of Destiny cultivates a world both fantastic in setting yet familiar in the humanity of its inhabitants. Don't miss this installment of one of the most popular titles on Royal Roads—with over 7 million reads—elegantly performed by Earphones Award-winning voice artist Natalie Naudus.

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too much and not enough

a long poem, the author is a master of words. The issue is that it gets in the way of progression. I could have skipped the book and would likely only be confused by a minor degree should the next book come out.

Still Great

It's important to keep in mind that a large amount of this particular entry in the series is setup for the next book. However, I rather liked the build up of politics and having Lin Qi growing in importance and standing.

Also, the end of the book is a real delight. In the the last handful of chapters we have another "Lin Qi adventure" as her friend sput it, this time centered on Su Ling's past with her evil mom. And I really like how the story still manages to make me tear up with some really emotional scenes.

I love this series

this is a great cultivation series, once again we follow our FMC into a battle of social prowess and some physical altercations. she takes some losses but all in all she is setting her self and her companions up for success in the near future. if you are new to the series you have found gold. start at book one and know while it is similar to other cultivation stories it's world building will still suck you right in. the performance is amazing as well. this book feels like it is laying the foundation for the rest of the story. It is full of choices and moves that feel important to the story to come. can't wait for the next in the series.

Incomplete

Each of the previous stories had a clear arc to a climax and a respite at the end. This one, however, just ended while it felt like was still building. The big enemy revealed in the last book was only encountered in the background or at minor points. No real updates save for some insight into their culture. I would have rather waited for a longer more complete book than to have had read this now.

Lin Cheng is always getting into trouble

The love how trouble and fortune seem to be Cheng destiny. She is just one step away from the next problem and or triumph Natalie is a great story teller.