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ruthannejoy's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent reread
I really like the way the plot unfolds in this one. It's got the traditional build up to the climax that you don't always get in sequels, especially not when it's still following the same characters in the same general timespan. The problem and antagonist is new, too, in a way that's surprising and eventful but still totally matches the logic of the world and the buildup of the other novels. It wraps up the series really satisfyingly, with justice for several characters who deserved it and emotionally fulfilling endings for characters, especially Meg and Simon. I continue to love Twyla Montgomery and the way she interacts with the wolves. And Skippy is also still one of my favorites. I love the growth he gets and his dear little bravery.
I really like the way the plot unfolds in this one. It's got the traditional build up to the climax that you don't always get in sequels, especially not when it's still following the same characters in the same general timespan. The problem and antagonist is new, too, in a way that's surprising and eventful but still totally matches the logic of the world and the buildup of the other novels. It wraps up the series really satisfyingly, with justice for several characters who deserved it and emotionally fulfilling endings for characters, especially Meg and Simon. I continue to love Twyla Montgomery and the way she interacts with the wolves. And Skippy is also still one of my favorites. I love the growth he gets and his dear little bravery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Self harm, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Bullying, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Confinement, Vomit, Car accident, Drug use, Torture, Cannibalism, and Panic attacks/disorders
mfrank's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Cannibalism, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Drug use, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Self harm
Moderate: Medical content, Mental illness, and Trafficking
Minor: Misogyny, Police brutality, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Slavery
greymalkin's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Not much happens in this book, or rather the main action centers around something that all the characters know is going to happen and then it's just a matter of waiting for it to happen. Despite knowing that it's going to happen, I feel like they did little to actually manage the situation. A promised "huge fight" is handled mostly off screen and doesn't actually seem to have any effect. The gender stereotyping is getting a little tiresome- that the women handle the food and have to be their own "pack" and the males are clueless.
And spending time in Cyrus' head was disgusting. Also the sexual abuse of a child was really unnecessary.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
Moderate: Self harm and Violence
Minor: Torture and Death
zogg's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Body horror, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Cannibalism, Violence, Trafficking, Torture, and Rape
omnombailey's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So we made it. The final book in this series. Or at least the final chapter in Meg's story, considering Anne Bishop is doing some side stories in this same universe. I've had mixed feelings about this series as a whole. The first book was stellar, but it was all mediocre at best after that. There were some characters I absolutely adored and loved the overall interactions. And then there were others who were more like glorified cardboard cutouts than actual individuals.
I had high hopes with this book after what happened in the previous book, though I feel like most of it was forgotten. The Elders more or less massacred a shit ton of humans. That's horrifying. And yet it feels less post-apocalyptic and more like it actually wasn't that big of a deal. I thought there would have been more rebuilding or something, but nope, just going back to work like it's any other day. Hell, even the college is apparently still functional like no big deal. It just felt out of place considering how grave the situation was previously.
And I wish Anne Bishop would just stop with the constant reminders of who is who and what happened three books about when you are literally almost halfway through the damn book. Yes. We get it. We wouldn't have come this far into the series without this information. We don't need it beaten into our heads.
I have mixed feelings about the overall plot of this book, if we even want to call it that. It did feel fluffier than some of the previous books and some of the slice of life moments were fun, but I could have lived without this book existing. It didn't add anything to Meg and Simon's story; if anything, it was a shallow attempt at tossing both into danger in hopes to bring them closer. And I like stories like that, but again, considering what happened in the previous book, this just felt like it wasn't even trying. The constant reminder of the food shortages was like a migraine that wouldn't go away. The drama with Monty's family was interesting (and I especially love Twlya), though I couldn't help but feel like Jimmy was a bad, one-dimensional caricature of The Black Thug. Also everything with the Elders wanting to keep him around? That... felt so stupid. I didn't buy that one bit. Like the whole scenario painted the Elders to be way stupider than they what they were initially depicted as.
Also what the hell was up with introducing characters and then doing nothing with them? I wanted to know more about Jana. Or the Intuit who showed up in the Courtyard. Or the potential courtship that was hinted at for Nyx from the previous book. But nope, gotta focus on Meg and Simon, who I lost interest in two books ago. I know a lot of people were upset with how their relationship wrapped up, but I thought it was perfect. Leave it to the imagination and move on.
I still gobbled this up, though. For as shallow and sometimes forced as the drama was, it had me hooked. I had a hard time putting this book down once Jimmy showed up. I loved everything with the Crowgard, per usual, and Nyx and Tess being badass together are forever the highlights for me in each installment of the Others. I hope they get their own spin-off novel together. Honestly, I was way more interested in seeing those two kiss than Meg and Simon.
This book was simultaneously disappointing, but fun. It's like a snack that doesn't fill you up when you're hungry, but it's tasty enough and will hold you over until you find something more satisfying.
I had high hopes with this book after what happened in the previous book, though I feel like most of it was forgotten. The Elders more or less massacred a shit ton of humans. That's horrifying. And yet it feels less post-apocalyptic and more like it actually wasn't that big of a deal. I thought there would have been more rebuilding or something, but nope, just going back to work like it's any other day. Hell, even the college is apparently still functional like no big deal. It just felt out of place considering how grave the situation was previously.
And I wish Anne Bishop would just stop with the constant reminders of who is who and what happened three books about when you are literally almost halfway through the damn book. Yes. We get it. We wouldn't have come this far into the series without this information. We don't need it beaten into our heads.
I have mixed feelings about the overall plot of this book, if we even want to call it that. It did feel fluffier than some of the previous books and some of the slice of life moments were fun, but I could have lived without this book existing. It didn't add anything to Meg and Simon's story; if anything, it was a shallow attempt at tossing both into danger in hopes to bring them closer. And I like stories like that, but again, considering what happened in the previous book, this just felt like it wasn't even trying. The constant reminder of the food shortages was like a migraine that wouldn't go away. The drama with Monty's family was interesting (and I especially love Twlya), though I couldn't help but feel like Jimmy was a bad, one-dimensional caricature of The Black Thug. Also everything with the Elders wanting to keep him around? That... felt so stupid. I didn't buy that one bit. Like the whole scenario painted the Elders to be way stupider than they what they were initially depicted as.
Also what the hell was up with introducing characters and then doing nothing with them? I wanted to know more about Jana. Or the Intuit who showed up in the Courtyard. Or the potential courtship that was hinted at for Nyx from the previous book. But nope, gotta focus on Meg and Simon, who I lost interest in two books ago. I know a lot of people were upset with how their relationship wrapped up, but I thought it was perfect. Leave it to the imagination and move on.
I still gobbled this up, though. For as shallow and sometimes forced as the drama was, it had me hooked. I had a hard time putting this book down once Jimmy showed up. I loved everything with the Crowgard, per usual, and Nyx and Tess being badass together are forever the highlights for me in each installment of the Others. I hope they get their own spin-off novel together. Honestly, I was way more interested in seeing those two kiss than Meg and Simon.
This book was simultaneously disappointing, but fun. It's like a snack that doesn't fill you up when you're hungry, but it's tasty enough and will hold you over until you find something more satisfying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Jimmy reads like a black thug stereotype and it's not a good look
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