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The Last Hero by Linden A. Lewis

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tsunni's review against another edition

dark 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

4.25

I loved this series a lot. This final book of the trilogy does a decent job wrapping up the story from the first two books into a somewhat satisfying conclusion, more so for the main pov characters, while leaving room for an uncertain future for the galaxy at large.

I think the world building, the tech, the different ways different cultures and factions have developed over time is always really creative and the strong point of the writing. I love all of that, and also love the main characters; Hiro and Astrid especially are my favorites, and the way they grew and changed over the course of this book (and the entire series) feels earned and realistically flawed. I really liked every personal moment they each had with loved ones around them, and I was cheering for them every time they made a breakthrough in their personal journeys.

I don't think every single character or the overarching plot is necessarily handled as well; some of the last plot turns don't always feel earned, especially for side characters who don't get the benefit of 3 full books of characterization. I actually had some mild disbelief that certain characters would act in certain ways toward the end. This is kinda in line with the last two books, it just felt like there wasn't enough time to properly engage with every character to the depths that would explain their motivations properly, for the level of major decision making that was happening.

I came away with some mild dissatisfaction with how things turned out because of some of the later plot twists, but overall I still really loved the writing, enough that I'd probably jump eagerly into whatever Linden A. Lewis writes next. I can totally see myself picking up some physical copies and rereading this in the future, there's just so much to love.

adumundead's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective 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

gracesull's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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

4.5

g4yhummingbirb's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

5.0

hellybobs's review

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5.0

An absolutely stunning end to this beautiful series!

The stakes have never been higher for our protagonists in this gripping finale, and the culmination of the multiple storylines and character POVs comes together so well.

I'm so sad it's over and I have to say goodbye to these amazing characters throughout the world Linden A. Lewis has so masterfully crafted.

**Thanks so much to netgalley and the publishers for this ARC**