The Rise of Magicks: Chronicles of The One, Book 3

Name: The Rise of Magicks: Chronicles of The One, Book 3
Rating: 4.7 (24600 reviews)
Author: Nora Roberts

by Nora Roberts

4.7

About this book

In the wake of the Doom, a plague that shattered modern civilization, the world has been irrevocably transformed by the resurgence of ancient magick. Fallon Swift, long prophesied as "The One," has spent her life honing her supernatural gifts to combat the remnants of a broken society. With the brutal Purity Warriors and a corrupt government still hunting the gifted, Fallon transitions from a survivor into a revolutionary commander.

Her mission is clear: infiltrate the enemy’s stronghold, dismantle their regime, and restore the mystical shield that once guarded humanity. However, the weight of destiny is heavy for one person to bear alone. Beside her stands Duncan, a fellow warrior whose unwavering bond acts as her anchor amidst the chaos of war.

Their partnership is forged in the fires of survival, balancing the intensity of their shared duty with a deepening emotional connection. As Fallon gathers an army of shifters, elves, and ordinary humans, she must navigate the dangerous line between savior and destroyer. To secure a future for the survivors, she must confront her ultimate nemesis and prove that even in a world defined by its collapse, hope and love remain the most potent forms of power.

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What readers are saying

Valerie Matteson

A Magical Read!

"I loved this entire series. Even as part of it was a bit like Stephen King's novel "The Stand", Nora Roberts just took the whole premise to another level that I really enjoyed. The character development and relationships between then, the escapes in the first two volumes and attacks/battles in the last two volumes were splendid. I really felt Ms. Roberts emphasis on good vs. evil without making the "good" characters perfect. The growth of adults and kids (now adults but born at start of the Doom) was really well done. I especially enjoyed the conclusion as it was foreshadowed a bit but still some surprises and completely satisfying. Another tremendous trilogy that I know I will re-read many times! ["

December 23, 2019 Verified Purchase

Kelly Dennis

Magickal!

"Nora Roberts never disappoints me. I love the trilogy books as each one is an opportunity to visit old friends. I usually like to reread the associated books but didn’t this time and it really isn’t necessary as there are enough reminders throughout the book without revisiting entire passages. I would love to see this trilogy live on to be able to follow Fallon and Duncan further. However, I fall in love with all of her characters and am certain the next ones will be just as entertaining. The wait was well worth the read!! I’ve also found that I really don’t mind reading any of the trilogies out of order... they are that well written. Love, love, loved it! Storytelling is an art and Nora an artist. ["

December 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Countessbella13

Book

"Great book to end a three book series ["

February 24, 2026 Verified Purchase

Tessa Talks Books

An Epic Conclusion

"Favorite Character Mick The characters are all developed so well, and it is hard to choose just one. The main character, Fallon, is the right choice, but so are many others. I decided to name Mick is my favorite character. He is full of love, light, and unbridled joy and puts a smile on my face whenever he comes into the story. He is the essence of all that is good without compromise or doubt. There are other reasons I chose him, but I don’t want to reveal any spoilers, so you have to read the book to find out what those reasons are. What I Love About The Rise of Magicks The Rise of Magicks is the third book in a trilogy, so I loved to finally have the conclusion though I hate that I will never see the characters again. Their story is done. Never say never, but I don’t remember Nora Roberts continuing a fantasy story outside of the original trilogy. So, this novel is bittersweet, but it is an excellent conclusion to an epic tale full of victories, losses, the power of love, and the empowerment of women. Society needs good versus evil stories and has since the beginning of time. They make us believe that, in this world that is so full of evil and hate, there is hope – hope for a better tomorrow, hope that good will triumph over evil, hope for a good life. And what would be left without hope? There is a reason it stayed in Pandora’s Box. So, I love that this story reaffirmed to me that good will always triumph over evil! As I mentioned in the favorite charter section, I love that all the characters, even minor ones, are so well-developed. And I love that the story is as much character-driven as it is plot-driven. Both are on equal footing, which creates a multi-layered story that must be peeled like an onion, layer by layer, to understand all of the messages contained within. One such layer is a look at the nature of hate and bigotry in society. One of the antagonists, Jeremiah White, is Hitler-like in his treatment of magical people. He forms a group called Purity Warriors, who believe that society should be comprised of purely non-magical people. The Purity Warriors travel around the country, capturing magical people that they kill or imprison. A subplot in the novel is about opening people’s eyes to the fact that the differences in people should be embraced, not reviled. What I Wish The cast of characters is rather large, and I had a hard time remembering who was who, in the beginning, and as a result, it was very confusing for me at first and dramatically, albeit temporarily, slowed down my enjoyment of the story. So, if I could have a wish granted, it would be either a list of characters with a short description or more reminders within the story itself of who everyone is. To Read or Not to Read If you love epic fantasy, you will love this story, but it does need to be read in order and totality. ["

November 30, 2019 Verified Purchase