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katyanaish's review against another edition
3.0
I love this series, this world, this entire cast of characters.
And I love that this book focused much more on Simon, Meg and the Lakeside characters (where in previous books, they felt somewhat secondary to the plot).
In the end, though, this was a transition book. Lots of major plot happened in the previous book, and the world was dramatically changed. This book is about how our beloved characters adjust to this new world. I loved being able to revisit them, and I loved their relationships with each other, and how much they've become a team. But overall, not a whole lot happened.
Or maybe it just felt that way because Cyrus is pretty small potatoes.
In any case, I enjoyed it very much because I love this series and these characters.
Edit to add: Okay, looking over other reviews, people are indicating that this is the end of Meg/Simon/Lakeside story. If that's the case, I'm significantly less impressed. That means this isn't a transition book, it is basically one massive epilogue. And I don't feel like it really resolves the story. It means that overall, I feel like the series gave too much time away to the massive, world-spanning plot, and took away time from the character arcs, because now we're at an end and it feels like a weird anti-climax. I mean, I guess we know Meg and Simon will be okay, but does anything actually feel resolved? Or is it just me who feels that way?
Edit to add, #2: The more space I get from it, the less happy I am with it. I revised the rating to a 3. The series as a whole gets a high 4. This book as a stand-alone gets a 2.
And I love that this book focused much more on Simon, Meg and the Lakeside characters (where in previous books, they felt somewhat secondary to the plot).
In the end, though, this was a transition book. Lots of major plot happened in the previous book, and the world was dramatically changed. This book is about how our beloved characters adjust to this new world. I loved being able to revisit them, and I loved their relationships with each other, and how much they've become a team. But overall, not a whole lot happened.
Or maybe it just felt that way because Cyrus is pretty small potatoes.
In any case, I enjoyed it very much because I love this series and these characters.
Edit to add: Okay, looking over other reviews, people are indicating that this is the end of Meg/Simon/Lakeside story. If that's the case, I'm significantly less impressed. That means this isn't a transition book, it is basically one massive epilogue. And I don't feel like it really resolves the story. It means that overall, I feel like the series gave too much time away to the massive, world-spanning plot, and took away time from the character arcs, because now we're at an end and it feels like a weird anti-climax. I mean, I guess we know Meg and Simon will be okay, but does anything actually feel resolved? Or is it just me who feels that way?
Edit to add, #2: The more space I get from it, the less happy I am with it. I revised the rating to a 3. The series as a whole gets a high 4. This book as a stand-alone gets a 2.
karenreader's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
⭐️ bad, ⭐️ ⭐️ ok, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ good, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ very good, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ something special
[***The following rambling notes are for me. They may contain spoilers or no information at all.***]
Silly, but love the series. This is my least favorite book of The Others because I find some of the characters so frustrating. Also, after five books, all we get from Meg and Simon is them finally articulating that they might like each other in the final moment of the book.
momosaurus's review against another edition
2.0
NOTE: Very slow development with problems that shouldn't even existed in the first place and some plot holes, feels inconclusive.
This is a let down for me. After the cliffhanger about Simon's and Meg's relationship from the previous books, I expected that to be focus of this book, but alas it was not and only thrown in from time to time and finally rushed through for the finale. Pretty underwhelming for the end of a five-book series, romance and action wise. Saw there was another book after this but it's a new story, I'm not sure how I feel about that. On one hand a continuation of this world (yay), on the other hand, no more Meg and Simon or Sam and Skippy (boo)
This is a let down for me. After the cliffhanger about Simon's and Meg's relationship from the previous books, I expected that to be focus of this book, but alas it was not and only thrown in from time to time and finally rushed through for the finale. Pretty underwhelming for the end of a five-book series, romance and action wise. Saw there was another book after this but it's a new story, I'm not sure how I feel about that. On one hand a continuation of this world (yay), on the other hand, no more Meg and Simon or Sam and Skippy (boo)
kk7's review against another edition
3.0
It was a decent story but I expected more romance, as this was the final book.
hoshim's review against another edition
4.0
The book series is hella slow burn, which I love. However it's got some strong themes of potentially disturbing content, and it's low-key sexist in a 1980/1990 kind of way. Still a fun read though.
rumandkoolaid's review against another edition
3.0
Wish there was more about Simon and Megs relationship! I liked the series overall though thought this book didn’t go as far as I expected with the aftermath of everything that happened leading up to this story.
diandra_s's review
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Gah, so good! One of my favourites in the series so far! The story was excellent, complex, and unconventional––one person setting off a ripple effect of chaos and suffering in the otherwise peaceful Courtyard. I loved how so simple a concept turned into a suspenseful adventure with one of the wickedest villains so far. Poor Monty though––that guy just can't catch a break. All the best characters returned in fine form, with Miss Twyla being one of the biggest badasses. There were some truly heart-warming moments, especially with Skippy and the ending (Gah! The ending!!!), and the climax was insanely suspenseful. Things are going to get rough for Meg and the Courtyard in the next little while, but she just keeps getting stronger and stronger after every trial. I honestly can't wait to read the next book. This series is just so unique and incredible, I can't recommend it to urban fantasy fans enough!
aefy's review against another edition
4.0
All I wanted was their relationship to develop... ALL I WANTED! And you'll have to read and find out, but dear god is it slow development.
I liked that this book dived into Namid's teeth and claws getting interested in the sweet blood, and how that in turn spurs the events of this book. The main character is still a Mary Sue, but this is a delightful read overall.
I liked that this book dived into Namid's teeth and claws getting interested in the sweet blood, and how that in turn spurs the events of this book. The main character is still a Mary Sue, but this is a delightful read overall.
rvmama's review against another edition
5.0
This was another wonderful book in the Others series. I love all the characters and the general premise. Can't say enough good things. Very sad this is the last story about Meg and Sam, although I hear another Others book about another person in the Others world is coming out next year. I'll be re-reading this series.