Face the Fire (Three Sisters Island)

Exciting and page turning all the way through.

I would highly recommend this book the ending is sort of what I expected but still you have doubts (read it to find out what I mean)


You don't need magic to predict this ending...   September 11, 2004
A good book but if you have read the other 2 it becomes quite obvious how the ending pans out, the author's attempt at suspense isn't overly impressive and I knew what was going to happen. Although I don't regret reading this and Heaven and Earth I prefer Dance Upon the Air on its own as a novel. Good if you aren't looking for a challenging book to read.


Finishes off the trilogy nicely   August 22, 2002
 12 out of 12 found this review helpful

This is the third and concluding book to the Three Sisters Island trilogy, and is indeed a fitting rounding off of the series. Sam Logan has returned to the Island, and he has much to resolve about his earlier relationship with Mia. For her part, as we've seen in the earlier books, although she doesn't realise it Mia is very alone. She does not want to risk loving again - certainly she does not want to risk loving Sam again. Now it is Mia's turn to face her trial, in order that Three Sisters Island be saved.

I didn't find many surprises here - the threat is by this time well known, and identified to all. However as usual the writing was great, the romance part evenly developed and I identified with Mia's reluctance to turn a simple relationship into something more. I enjoyed revisiting all the characters and getting to know Sam. I don't know that I found his reason for absence convincing - yes for why he left, but not for why he stayed away so long. However, that aside, I enjoyed the way the Three were working together - or, as is pointed out during the course of the book, the Six. Seven, really.

I think that one should read the previous two books for maximum effect, although the previous stories are alluded to here. For me the most enjoyment was meeting the characters again - by this time they are almost like friends.

I also liked that Mia is the strongest witch, including... well, read it for yourself.


Highly Recommended   August 8, 2002
 3 out of 7 found this review helpful

This was the conclusion to the three sisters trilogy although it was not the best out of the three books it was (heaven & earth best) still a great read. Brilliant flowing writing thats difficult to put down untill you finish it.

One of the best books ive read this year. Gives JK Rowling a run for her money.


What a let down!   June 20, 2002
 1 out of 6 found this review helpful

I had been eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the three sisters trilogy and I am extremely disappointed. Lately Nora Robert's books have been getting very predictable but the main factor why I did not like this book was the "hero" Sam. I found him a cold calculating arrogant man who thought he could just walk back into Mia's life and she would welcome him back with open arms - this after 11 years! I like the male characters to be strong but also likeable as well. I did not warm to his character and I also found myself getting irritated with Mia. She is a beautiful powerful witch and any man should think himself lucky to have her. Sam did not even have a good reason why he left her and in the end I just skimmed the last few chapters. Another sign of Sam's sensitivity or lack of it was to introduce one of his ex-lovers to Mia. Now as a man trying to win Mia back, is this the best way to go about it? One other annoying aspect of Nora's books is her use of the F word. I don't mind swearing in a book if the character is angry but she uses it in everyday conversation. It is as if she is trying to show she is no longer writing silhouette books and these are "grown-up" stories. I just hope that Nora can get back on track and write about more interesting and warm characters and maybe come up with some new ideas.