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ldpt14's review against another edition
5.0
I barely have the words after finishing this book, but I can truly say that this will be a trilogy that stays with me for a long, long time. Lei and Wren’s entire journey is traumatising, empowering, beautiful, harrowing and everything in between. The two of them - amongst many of the charming (and not so charming) supporting cast - they’re going to live rent free in my heart and mind. This is rich and vibrant world, chaos and war written so vividly and the emotion pours off the page with every word. If you are able to understand that the warnings to do with the story are there for a reason, then these books are an enthralling read.
maximillyrock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bookdragon29's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
starr27's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Violence, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, Infertility, Torture, and Murder
bookishbeth96's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
samsbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
What a way for Natasha to end this series!! I have been so excited but so SCARED to read the finale to the Girls of Paper and Fire series and it did NOT disappoint. I knew there was going to be pain and tears and death in this book and I though I was ready.... I wasn't. Lei has grown into such a beautiful, strong and inspiring character in my eyes and I just loved reading more about her journey in this book. I also had forgotten we got Wren's POV in this book and that was a very nice surprise when I finally had the time to pick up the book.
Slight spoiler ahead so I blocked that bit out.
All in all, I think this was a great way to wrap up the story of Lei and Wren and I'm going to miss these girls so incredibly much but I will just have to plan in a reread anytime soon.
Slight spoiler ahead so I blocked that bit out.
Spoiler
Kenzo was and still is one of my absolute favourite characters so I was pleasantly surprised to see a bit more of him in this book. I think the moment the first tears really shed, as in REALLY shed, was when Lei and the Paper Girls finally reunited.All in all, I think this was a great way to wrap up the story of Lei and Wren and I'm going to miss these girls so incredibly much but I will just have to plan in a reread anytime soon.
quinnie's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
itsryder_'s review against another edition
4.0
Imaginative magic system, dark and dreamy imagery, that readers who enjoyed The Poppy War Series will appreciate. The alluring LGBTQIA sapphic romance between Wren and Lei is a budding young romance that readers are compelled to root for.
If I could summarize Girls of Fire and Fury in one word: Redemption
Girls of Fire and Fury redeemed the series with its fast paced, blow-for-blow battle scenes, emotional reunions, emotional losses, and reaffirming that even mortal, Paper caste truths ring louder than a war horn in our world world-Qi or no.
Seldom does every book in a trilogy stand strong on its own, and the second book for me fell flat. Arguably, I would have converted the series into a duology and broke up Girls of Storm and Shadow, but the point is moot.
If I could summarize Girls of Fire and Fury in one word: Redemption
Girls of Fire and Fury redeemed the series with its fast paced, blow-for-blow battle scenes, emotional reunions, emotional losses, and reaffirming that even mortal, Paper caste truths ring louder than a war horn in our world world-Qi or no.
Seldom does every book in a trilogy stand strong on its own, and the second book for me fell flat. Arguably, I would have converted the series into a duology and broke up Girls of Storm and Shadow, but the point is moot.