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yuna's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
A great cap to a great trilogy. Each book has been building off the former to culminate here, and I thought Polk did a nice job bringing so much change together in the end. The pace is fast, especially with how many subplots get going. For me, it ended up being a little too fast in the sense that it felt like certain threads got rushed endings after having so much time spent building up the stakes and conflict. Like the sniper--a lot of sleuthing went into figuring out who she was, but the final showdown felt anticlimactic since she's barely gets a mention? I know Severin was the bigger deal in the moment but I guess I just felt like there would be more to do with her. Same with Basil's reveal as the bad (one of them, anyway) guy. And, is he a witch? Seemed like every time he put his hand around people's mouths they acted like they got chloroformed. Found myself wanting a bit more with the Greystars and their revenge subplot which kinda didn't end up forming into an entire plot?
Robin is a great character and so likeable and *real*. She's hard-working and brave and good, but not above having petty jealousies and flaws. But she is honest enough to acknowledge them and endeavor to do better. I liked the relationship with Zelind, but felt like some of its weight was sacrificed by the fast pace and I didn't get to feel as much of their struggling to find their way together after 20yrs apart.
Loved seeing more Miles and Tristan. Felt like we got a bit more of them than we did in Stormsong. And Grace continues to be wonderful. I think she has the fullest character arc, and considering how intensely I DISLIKED her in Witchmark I'm delighted at how great she's turned out to be. May all allies have even half of her will.
Without spoiling the ending--I wasn't sure if they'd all go through with it. The subject matter is controversial, putting it lightly. I'm glad they did and how it ultimately turned out because fuck that guy .
Robin is a great character and so likeable and *real*. She's hard-working and brave and good, but not above having petty jealousies and flaws. But she is honest enough to acknowledge them and endeavor to do better. I liked the relationship with Zelind, but felt like some of its weight was sacrificed by the fast pace and I didn't get to feel as much of their struggling to find their way together after 20yrs apart.
Loved seeing more Miles and Tristan. Felt like we got a bit more of them than we did in Stormsong. And Grace continues to be wonderful. I think she has the fullest character arc, and considering how intensely I DISLIKED her in Witchmark I'm delighted at how great she's turned out to be. May all allies have even half of her will.
Without spoiling the ending--I wasn't sure if they'd all go through with it. The subject matter is controversial, putting it lightly. I'm glad they did and how it ultimately turned out because fuck that
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Police brutality, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, and Gun violence
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