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nokvi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
Oh I think book 3 is my favorite out of the three. As always with my YA reads, I remember I am not the target audience and assess them from that view point and Natasha really put her pen to work.
I question the need for dual POVs but this version really had me thinking, especially in the context of Ketai's actions
I question the need for dual POVs but this version really had me thinking, especially in the context of Ketai's actions
- "What is the moral line in war?"
- "At one point in the revolution do we become our oppressors in the very attempt to uproot them?"
Ketai Hanno really brings that into focus thru Wren as we navigate the resistance side. As Wren learns that she is more than the vengeance machine her father made her
And I'm not talking about fighting, the basis of a revolution and resistance is violence; rights and equality irl weren't won in via peaceful measures. No what is examined how much of ourselves can we morally sacrifice to obtain our goal
Lei herself also faces her own issues as she realises how skewed the ideology she was preaching in previous books do not hold weight in these circumstances. As she battles with her own trauma paired with the responsibility (and consequences) that comes with being the Moonchosen, Lei comes to terms with how much persons have sacrificed and are willing to give up in the name of her protection
heavy topics with heavy themes and I just loved every second of it
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child death, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Torture
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
tense
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
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
I thought this tied up the series nicely, but I almost wonder if this could have been a duology instead. I obviously am just a peasant, have never written a book, -let alone a trilogy- but I wonder if the story would have felt more succinct and held its direction if it was a duology.
It took me a bit to get invested in this one (granted, it had been a year since I read the second book in the series, so that’s on me), because I struggling with the pacing and the “fluff” if that makes sense.
However, towards the latter half of the book, I did feel more pulled in, especially since there was a lot more action happening (which is funny, because I’m historically not a “pew pew action war” honey).
Anyway, I loved the rotating POVs of Lei and Wren, and felt their voices were much more pronounced and distinct in this book. I loved that representation of them coming more into themselves 🥹 The climax of the war, the aftermath, and seeing our favorite characters wrangle with that was done tactfully and lovingly.
Overall, I am glad I read this trilogy and think it would do well if optioned and adapted for tv or film! Give us an all-API cast & adapt this YA fantasy!
I thought this tied up the series nicely, but I almost wonder if this could have been a duology instead. I obviously am just a peasant, have never written a book, -let alone a trilogy- but I wonder if the story would have felt more succinct and held its direction if it was a duology.
It took me a bit to get invested in this one (granted, it had been a year since I read the second book in the series, so that’s on me), because I struggling with the pacing and the “fluff” if that makes sense.
However, towards the latter half of the book, I did feel more pulled in, especially since there was a lot more action happening (which is funny, because I’m historically not a “pew pew action war” honey).
Anyway, I loved the rotating POVs of Lei and Wren, and felt their voices were much more pronounced and distinct in this book. I loved that representation of them coming more into themselves 🥹 The climax of the war, the aftermath, and seeing our favorite characters wrangle with that was done tactfully and lovingly.
Overall, I am glad I read this trilogy and think it would do well if optioned and adapted for tv or film! Give us an all-API cast & adapt this YA fantasy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, War, and Violence
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
cass_ward's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Physical abuse, Violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Domestic abuse, War, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Kidnapping
Minor: Pregnancy
wizard_of_oz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, War, and Death
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Rape
dmrains's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Suicide attempt, Classism, Murder, Violence, Confinement, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse, Blood, Mental illness, Rape, and Abandonment
Minor: Torture
harrisgrace's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, War, Rape, and Violence
Minor: Grief, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
The final book in the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy! Where I found the second book to be a bit of a drag to read through this book really hit it off.
I found I was a lot more invested in the story and wondering how it will end. It was great to see familiar faces from the first book and how consequences of actions performed across the series catches up to everyone.
There is a lot of excellent moments that grips you for all different reason. I'm glad that I read this book. It is a beautiful way to send off the series.
I found I was a lot more invested in the story and wondering how it will end. It was great to see familiar faces from the first book and how consequences of actions performed across the series catches up to everyone.
There is a lot of excellent moments that grips you for all different reason. I'm glad that I read this book. It is a beautiful way to send off the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Rape and Torture
kikide778's review against another edition
adventurous
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dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, and Death
sofiacazares's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Child abuse, Sexual assault, War, Emotional abuse, Chronic illness, Death, and Sexism
emmiej's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I have the hardback version and there were a few typos and a couple of sentences that missed words in order for it to make sense, otherwise would be 5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, War, and Fire/Fire injury