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amanda_mh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
“Sometimes those with too much power think they know best… they forget how to listen.”
- p.98
I fell in love with the world and these characters back in 2020. I don’t know why it took me so long to finally get to the third book… maybe I didn’t want to let this series go, so I ended up rereading the first two books this year prior to finally getting to book 3. This was a highly anticipated book for me when it was first announced! And Ohhh did it deliver!!! My emotions and mind were pulled every way following the core friends on this journey. I think that’s important to note, the way Roshani writes this is a journey where the characters bond together and solve problems as they figure out the broader mystery of this world. It’s a slow paced fantasy novel that isn’t about the action until it is. The way Roshani has constructed this world on every page is beautiful, and her writing will go down as one of my favourites of all time.
It is sad I am saying goodbye to this world finally, Laila, Séverin, Hypnos, Enrique, and especially Zofia hold a special place in my heart. Though this was the perfect ending to this trilogy 😭♥️
- p.98
I fell in love with the world and these characters back in 2020. I don’t know why it took me so long to finally get to the third book… maybe I didn’t want to let this series go, so I ended up rereading the first two books this year prior to finally getting to book 3. This was a highly anticipated book for me when it was first announced! And Ohhh did it deliver!!! My emotions and mind were pulled every way following the core friends on this journey. I think that’s important to note, the way Roshani writes this is a journey where the characters bond together and solve problems as they figure out the broader mystery of this world. It’s a slow paced fantasy novel that isn’t about the action until it is. The way Roshani has constructed this world on every page is beautiful, and her writing will go down as one of my favourites of all time.
It is sad I am saying goodbye to this world finally, Laila, Séverin, Hypnos, Enrique, and especially Zofia hold a special place in my heart. Though this was the perfect ending to this trilogy 😭♥️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Vomit, Torture, Gore, Colonisation, Confinement, Cursing, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Antisemitism, Chronic illness, Blood, Violence, Grief, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder
decklededgess's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.0
trigger warnings: violence, physical injury, blackmail, terminal illness, gore, death, mental illness, antisemitism
I loved this series when I read the first book but this third one was a bit of a let down compared to the other two. Even so, it's a great wrap up to this trilogy and I don't see how else Roshani Chokshi could have concluded the series without pisses off the readers.
Roshani Chokshi's writing has improved fantastically over her past few books so this was a solid piece of writing. The heist was action packed, the descriptive language was vivid but not overdoing the purple prose. I love the cast of characters, the found family dynamic, the reconnections and new friendships built, the strong character growth and more.
I did feel like some of the characters got off a little too easy for some of the out of line shit they pulled in all three books but these characters are clearly beloved to Roshani so I didn't really predict her putting them through more trauma than they've already been through.
A solid conclusion!
I loved this series when I read the first book but this third one was a bit of a let down compared to the other two. Even so, it's a great wrap up to this trilogy and I don't see how else Roshani Chokshi could have concluded the series without pisses off the readers.
Roshani Chokshi's writing has improved fantastically over her past few books so this was a solid piece of writing. The heist was action packed, the descriptive language was vivid but not overdoing the purple prose. I love the cast of characters, the found family dynamic, the reconnections and new friendships built, the strong character growth and more.
I did feel like some of the characters got off a little too easy for some of the out of line shit they pulled in all three books but these characters are clearly beloved to Roshani so I didn't really predict her putting them through more trauma than they've already been through.
A solid conclusion!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Antisemitism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Mental illness
starlessnights's review against another edition
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Alcohol, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
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