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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
The books in this series are some of the most enjoyable that I have ever read. The characters are likable and interesting. The series is immersive, and perfectly balanced with light-heartedness and suspense. Sometimes I would laugh out loud at something that one of the characters said, or gasp when something was reveled, or practically growl when a villain did something evil.
I wish that there was more of this series in Lakeside so that I could read more about the characters (like Tess and Henry and Vlad). I'm going to read the World of the Others series and hope that I fall in love with the characters like I did with this.
I wish that there was more of this series in Lakeside so that I could read more about the characters (like Tess and Henry and Vlad). I'm going to read the World of the Others series and hope that I fall in love with the characters like I did with this.
I love this book! It leaves me wanting more, but satisfied at the same time. The relationships build so much in each of these books in a beautiful progression that it seems very real.
Ok i really like this book, I felt like I refocused on the Lakeside Courtyard and was a little less about the entire world, which I liked cos that story line felt a little too big. I loved seeing more of Simon and Meg and their little family. I also absolutly LOVED Twyla. She was amazing and I want her to be happy and loved and nothing bad to ever happen to her. I loved that she's got so much wolf in her that the Wolfguard have basically adopted her as their surrogate grandma. And I loved even more that she basically adopted the entire Courtyard. Honestly the scene with Skipper at the dinner made my heart ache and made me love Twyla with my full heart.
I also liked Cyrus's character - liked to fucking hate him with everything I have. For a small threat he caused a lot of problems and I like that he was sneaky and smart - but not enough to get away with anything he wanted to get away with. He was a good villain and just the perfect amount of terrible that made you want to slap him.
Obviously the main Courtyard figures were all there, Vlad, Tess, Henry, Blair, and Nathan, with little mentions of the others. I also really liked that Tess and Nyx became like friends and hunting buddies. And I also like that Tess is protective of Nadine and her little Bakery pack.
I would really love another book that further explores Simon and Megs relationship I'd really like to see Simon trying to woo Meg like a wolf and like a human, their little dates would be pretty cute and I think she'd love getting like flowers from him, instead of like some prey that he found.
Overall I think I liked this book more than the last two because I had a much stronger focus on the Lakeside Courtyard and community rather than like all of Thiasia. I felt like the story line tied together a little better than the ones about the MFL movement. I felt like the last two books where a little too abstract and either needed more book in order to really let the message sink on or a better focus and stretched across several more books.
Overall though I really loved this book and I think it was a fairly good way to end the series. I don't know if I'll be reading the spin off series, especially since I'm not 100% certain what they are about and don't really know how connected they are to this series (like have we met the character's the book? and will we be seeing a lot of cameo's? if any?)
I also liked Cyrus's character - liked to fucking hate him with everything I have. For a small threat he caused a lot of problems and I like that he was sneaky and smart - but not enough to get away with anything he wanted to get away with. He was a good villain and just the perfect amount of terrible that made you want to slap him.
Obviously the main Courtyard figures were all there, Vlad, Tess, Henry, Blair, and Nathan, with little mentions of the others. I also really liked that Tess and Nyx became like friends and hunting buddies. And I also like that Tess is protective of Nadine and her little Bakery pack.
I would really love another book that further explores Simon and Megs relationship
Spoiler
since they finally decide to give being mates a try at the end of the bookOverall I think I liked this book more than the last two because I had a much stronger focus on the Lakeside Courtyard and community rather than like all of Thiasia. I felt like the story line tied together a little better than the ones about the MFL movement. I felt like the last two books where a little too abstract and either needed more book in order to really let the message sink on or a better focus and stretched across several more books.
Overall though I really loved this book and I think it was a fairly good way to end the series. I don't know if I'll be reading the spin off series, especially since I'm not 100% certain what they are about and don't really know how connected they are to this series (like have we met the character's the book? and will we be seeing a lot of cameo's? if any?)
I originally gave this 5 stars, and then really started to think about it. Then it made me angry, because Bishop did one of those things that often gets glossed over in the excitement of what's happening with the main characters and the nasty things get shoved to the side.
I am a little surprised--I haven't read through a lot of reviews, so I honestly don't know if anyone else has mentioned this. The crux of this story is based on the actions of a very stereotypical, dysfunctional black family, complete with violence towards women, replicated in the stereotypical children as the young boy does obscene things to his younger sister. The adult sister is manipulated by her brother to aid him in his schemes.
Plot wise it is because it is part of Monty's family, the police detective who works with the occupants of Lakeside and has earned their trust--his mother, Twyla is already an active part of the Lakeside community. They are the "good blacks." Sierra, Monty's sister, is seen as ungrateful and not as caring for her children. When Cyrus, the "bad, stereotypical out to make a quick buck, bad husband" brother shows up, the two Elders want to watch him so they can learn the difference between "good" humans and "bad" humans.
I think this was badly done. Why pick a black family? What about the man stalking Theral?
It's all worked neatly into the plot, but leaves a sour taste. There are bad members of every color of society. It seems too easy and convenient to pick a group with such stereotypes--Sandee is a flat character who never gets a point of view; we only see her through Cyrus' eyes. All she wants is money for clothes--but when she wants food for the kids she's whining about it and he hits her. The whole thing is despicable.
I am really disappointed, and was hoping for a lot more from this final book in the series.
I am a little surprised--I haven't read through a lot of reviews, so I honestly don't know if anyone else has mentioned this. The crux of this story is based on the actions of a very stereotypical, dysfunctional black family, complete with violence towards women, replicated in the stereotypical children as the young boy does obscene things to his younger sister. The adult sister is manipulated by her brother to aid him in his schemes.
Plot wise it is because it is part of Monty's family, the police detective who works with the occupants of Lakeside and has earned their trust--his mother, Twyla is already an active part of the Lakeside community. They are the "good blacks." Sierra, Monty's sister, is seen as ungrateful and not as caring for her children. When Cyrus, the "bad, stereotypical out to make a quick buck, bad husband" brother shows up, the two Elders want to watch him so they can learn the difference between "good" humans and "bad" humans.
I think this was badly done. Why pick a black family? What about the man stalking Theral?
It's all worked neatly into the plot, but leaves a sour taste. There are bad members of every color of society. It seems too easy and convenient to pick a group with such stereotypes--Sandee is a flat character who never gets a point of view; we only see her through Cyrus' eyes. All she wants is money for clothes--but when she wants food for the kids she's whining about it and he hits her. The whole thing is despicable.
I am really disappointed, and was hoping for a lot more from this final book in the series.
Love the characters in this series. All of the Others are so interesting and fully fleshed out individuals. Great world building. Good story.
This book proved, that it was possible to write five books without any love triangles.
I can still remember reading the first book in The Others series and falling in love with the complex world, and intriguing and unique characters. I knew from that moment on that this would be one of my favorite UF series. I am so happy that Anne Bishop kept on delivering top quality books for this series. As a person who normally hates multiple POVs, it works perfectly for this series. I was curious what everyone was thinking and how they affected things in this world. Everyone in the Lakeside Courtyard has a special place in my heart and I really hope they'll make frequent appearances in the upcoming books, because I hate saying goodbye.
Etched in Bone was a perfect ending to Meg and Simon's story arc, would I want more? Of course, their relationship is one of the most complex and intriguing I have ever read about. In theory these two would not mix together, however they are so imperfectly perfect for each other. Meg is such an amazing character and I totally understand why everyone is so protective and loving of her. She really brought so many people together, and saved so many lives. I loved the suspense in this book, it was done so well and had me on the edge of my seat. Everything fit well together and I couldn't get enough. I could continue rambling about all the characters I love however, Sam and Skippy definitely have a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to meeting new characters and getting to know them.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual violence
So sad to see it end
This is such an amazing series! I'm very sad that this is the last book. Definitely one of a kind.
This is such an amazing series! I'm very sad that this is the last book. Definitely one of a kind.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated