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cardanrry's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Murder and Violence
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
brookey8888's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
Omg this made me cry and I was. If expecting that at all. The last 80 pages were so emotional to me. It was giving clockwork princess.
I had no clue where any of this story was going, but I was gagged multiple times. I loved the characters and just their interactions. The relationships are so good and heartwarming. The ending of this is not at all what I expected. I enjoyed the plot of the second one, but the character interactions more in this one. The first one is still the best. I just love the different histories and myths we learn about.
I had no clue where any of this story was going, but I was gagged multiple times. I loved the characters and just their interactions. The relationships are so good and heartwarming. The ending of this is not at all what I expected. I enjoyed the plot of the second one, but the character interactions more in this one. The first one is still the best. I just love the different histories and myths we learn about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Antisemitism, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Classism, Violence, Misogyny, and Grief
bergha1998's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.75
I am sad to see this series end. I loved the characters, even though Séverin pissed me off more than 1/2 the time. The magic was so interesting, the character development was exquisite, and I loved the diversity. If you are looking for fantastical found family, definitely a series to try.
Fantasy, Found Family, Diverse, Romance Subplots, 1/2 🔥
“History was never dead. It was furiously alive even if it was lost, even if it existed only as phantom haunting conquerors or woven into bEdtime stories whispered to children.”
Fantasy, Found Family, Diverse, Romance Subplots, 1/2 🔥
“History was never dead. It was furiously alive even if it was lost, even if it existed only as phantom haunting conquerors or woven into bEdtime stories whispered to children.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Cursing, Murder, Death, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Child abuse, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, and Vomit
friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.75
This was soooo excruciatingly looong. I just wanted it to be over. The ending was nice but this series is unfortunetly not worth it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Gore
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Self harm
Minor: Vomit
aseel_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I'm honestly so sad that I didn't like this book. I liked the parts of the ending where the gang got to spend time together and just live but the actual plot element was confusing and boring.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Grief, Death, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit
moonlightreads007's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
Wow, I don't think I have enough words to describe how truly epic that ending was... here are some emojis instead: 🤯🔥💖
I loved everything about this book, full stop. It was spiritual, healing, and everything I ever wanted the last book in this series to be! As always, the structure was very well-organized and the scene descriptions were detailed and effective. Although the beginning was a little slower-paced, I found that it was still intriguing enough to pique readers' interest in the storyline. The pace picks up very quickly in the middle and at the end, though! Plotwise, I loved how the characters all mended their relationships with each other, how they used their natural talents and strengths to help others, and how they found their purpose and grew into the people they were always meant to be. I'm proud of each and every one of them, and I love the sweet, new little family they made for themselves at the end (I especially loved Zorinos ❤️). Also, potentially controversial opinion: Laila deserved godhood way more than Sévérin did, she was so much kinder to others throughout the series. In this book, it becomes clear that Sévérin was projecting his emotions onto others, and it seems like expressing his emotions to others without projecting was a learning curve for him in this book. I feel like the fact that he had to live in eternal youth without Laila for so long was his punishment for his previous behaviour, but thankfully they seem to have healed and connected with each other as a couple. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that they're both happy. I'm so glad all the characters got the happy ending we readers were waiting and hoping for! . Overall, I feel like things worked out the way they were meant to in this book. 5/5, would highly recommend to fans of this trilogy - it's been a wild ride, but all's well that ends well!
I loved everything about this book, full stop. It was spiritual, healing, and everything I ever wanted the last book in this series to be! As always, the structure was very well-organized and the scene descriptions were detailed and effective. Although the beginning was a little slower-paced, I found that it was still intriguing enough to pique readers' interest in the storyline. The pace picks up very quickly in the middle and at the end, though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Ableism, and Body horror
Minor: Antisemitism, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Colonisation, Blood, Gore, Sexism, Death, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
erins_bookshelf_'s review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
I’m so sad this series is over but I loved every single one of these books!!
This one felt really high-stakes and I really liked it, I love the heist vibe and how none of the characters immediately forgave people for betraying them (iykyk)
The twist with the divine lyre thing and the ending was just perfect and I loved it so much, Roshani Chokshi is an amazing author and this trilogy was fantastic 💕
This one felt really high-stakes and I really liked it, I love the heist vibe and how none of the characters immediately forgave people for betraying them (iykyk)
The twist with the divine lyre thing and the ending was just perfect and I loved it so much, Roshani Chokshi is an amazing author and this trilogy was fantastic 💕
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Ableism, Racism, Alcohol, and Body horror
Minor: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Antisemitism
kingdom_of_bookish_things's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
5.0
This book broke me in the best way possible. I am not well so the author better pay for my therapy.
I loved how all the characters got some kind of closure and they all got their character development. I wanted to punch Ruslan through the whole book but also give the others both a hug and therapy because they need that a lot.
The world building was solid throughout the whole triology and everything made sense. It wasn’t just done for the plot but you could actually se how everything fit perfectly.
I loved how all the characters got some kind of closure and they all got their character development. I wanted to punch Ruslan through the whole book but also give the others both a hug and therapy because they need that a lot.
The world building was solid throughout the whole triology and everything made sense. It wasn’t just done for the plot but you could actually se how everything fit perfectly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief