Reviews

The Rule of All by Leslie Saunders, Ashley Saunders

bexxa12345's review against another edition

5.0

I really liked this trilogy, even if it took me 5 months to get my hands on this book and I forgot a lot of what happened in the previous two. It was on backorder for so long and I was busy with other things so I didn't have time to reread the first two, but I'm not busy anymore :D knocked this out in a few hours and the ending is so satisfying. I was worried about things going wrong at the very end, or an open ending like the delirium trilogy, but it didn't and I'm happy.

montigneyrules's review against another edition

1.0

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I felt meh about book one, due to the lack of world-building atmosphere. Then more meh from book two, due to lack of character cohesion. And finally, a quick fast read of book three, nothing redeemed itself. I wondered, maybe if there was a strong rebellious ending would it all come together. But it was all rushed. The authors added in extra perspectives, taking away from their heroines.

Everything seemed chaotic, like they focused more on action-to become a screen play-then on story-telling to truly develop their characters. Just didn’t work, you don’t really bond with the girls-everything happens at this quick brushed off pace.

taylorbarton's review against another edition

adventurous challenging inspiring 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

4.25

booklovinalicia's review against another edition

5.0

This book starts out a tad slow as we get back into the groove of things but heats up quickly. We follow along through multiple perspectives just as we did with the other two books. Old characters are reintroduced and we meet some fiery new faces. Heart pounding adventures, new territories, and close calls fill the pages of this third installment. You will not be disappointed!

Read my complete review of this and other books on my blog at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com

Thanks so much to Netgalley, Skyscape, and authors Ashley and Leslie Saunders for allowing me an eARC to read and give my honest review. It was a 5 star read for me that left me haunted for days after finishing.

ktedder91's review

5.0

I had been anxiously awaiting the final installment ever since I finished the second one and "The Rule of All" did not let me down. I was excited to see some old characters reappear for the takedown of Governor Roth. This book is action packed and was hard for me to put down at times. I also enjoyed watching Ava and Miras relationships bloom with their love interested, showing them that they can have it all if they want it. Overall, I was very pleased with this book!

alongreader's review

3.0

The last in this trilogy keeps up the quick pace and interesting storylines from the first two. Although it took me a while to remember who everyone was and what they were doing - made harder because of all the different POVs - I was quickly caught up in the story again. There are plenty of twists and turns before the conclusion comes around. All in all, this is a good ending to the series, but a recap would have helped.

samanntha9's review against another edition

5.0

I haven't breezed through a book series like this in a very long time. This series has so many lovable, quirky characters and the storyline is so engrossing and unique. Definitely a perfect mix of dystopian future, awesome character development, revenge and story twists! I loved the strong female characters and there was just enough romance without it overpowering the storyline. I look forward to more books from the Saunders sisters!

newenglandmumma's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

tnagumo's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed the book overall - the complicated plot is well constructed and executed - but I was left wanting in terms of character development. We know the twins hate Governor Roth (and rightly so) but do they have to say so at every turn? And the villains seemed always on a single track, with no real depth to them - no redeeming qualities or vulnerabilities which kept them flat on the page. Valeria and Wix could have been better developed, for example, but both were one-note characters.

Overall, this trilogy should be read for plot, not for character development.

gkk2499's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0