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brittney_tyler's review
5.0
Star Rating: 5 stars
Note: This will not be an in-depth review due to the fact that this is the 3rd book in the Tearling series and I don’t want to spoil anybody.
Due to the fact that I absolutely loved the 2nd in this series, The Invasion of the Tearling, I was excited to pick up The Fate of the Tearling. This tells the conclusion of Kelsea’s and all of her friends and loved ones’ stories. If you don’t know what this series is centered on, it tells the story of a kingdom that is falling apart at the seams and the young women, Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, tries to save it.
By this point of the trilogy, we have discovered that our actual enemy is not who we originally thought they were. Side note, if you have read the other two books of this trilogy, you know that these books are split-narrative, in that, we get the story of how the Tearling, the nation that this trilogy is set in, was created and came to be while we also get Kelsea’s storyline of trying to save the same kingdom in modern times. If you only read the modern-day storyline, then you would think that our enemy is the traditional one- the queen of the neighboring kingdom, but if you pay attention to the historical storyline, then you realize that the enemy for this trilogy is someone very different. Anyway, I really enjoyed that this story continued that practice and loved that we can use the historical story to explain why events are happening the way that they are in our modern storyline. This unique way of telling the story was really interesting and is one of the reasons why I loved this series so much.
All in all, I loved the unique way that this story is told and the themes it covered, and I think if you liked history or interesting storylines, then you should try this trilogy. This trilogy has become one of my absolute favorites!!!! 5 stars overall!!!!!
Note: This will not be an in-depth review due to the fact that this is the 3rd book in the Tearling series and I don’t want to spoil anybody.
Due to the fact that I absolutely loved the 2nd in this series, The Invasion of the Tearling, I was excited to pick up The Fate of the Tearling. This tells the conclusion of Kelsea’s and all of her friends and loved ones’ stories. If you don’t know what this series is centered on, it tells the story of a kingdom that is falling apart at the seams and the young women, Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, tries to save it.
By this point of the trilogy, we have discovered that our actual enemy is not who we originally thought they were. Side note, if you have read the other two books of this trilogy, you know that these books are split-narrative, in that, we get the story of how the Tearling, the nation that this trilogy is set in, was created and came to be while we also get Kelsea’s storyline of trying to save the same kingdom in modern times. If you only read the modern-day storyline, then you would think that our enemy is the traditional one- the queen of the neighboring kingdom, but if you pay attention to the historical storyline, then you realize that the enemy for this trilogy is someone very different. Anyway, I really enjoyed that this story continued that practice and loved that we can use the historical story to explain why events are happening the way that they are in our modern storyline. This unique way of telling the story was really interesting and is one of the reasons why I loved this series so much.
All in all, I loved the unique way that this story is told and the themes it covered, and I think if you liked history or interesting storylines, then you should try this trilogy. This trilogy has become one of my absolute favorites!!!! 5 stars overall!!!!!
rachnsl's review against another edition
emotional
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
This was good in a heart wrenching way. Obviously so much was left untied, all of the relationships that were built throughout the books. But that’s the point, isn’t it? Kelsea sacrificed literally everything to save her people
cassidy3432's review
5.0
Well, I didn't love the ending (it seems a few other reviewers on here agree with me). But even though I would've ended it differently, that doesn't stop me from thinking this is a brilliant trilogy. The writing is great. It certainly has a political and social message - even though I don't completely agree with it all (I'm fairly certain the Tear's utopia would never work) - I can appreciate the way Johansen uses fiction to convey deeper themes, while still creating a riveting fantasy/sci-fi story that was impossible to put down!
hopejune123's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was definitely worried about the ending of this one because I've heard its very devisive. However, I really really liked it! I feel like everything was slowly leading up to what happened being the only option and it worked well. The audiobook narrator was also amazing for this one, by far the best out of the three audiobooks.
Also Katy.... against a tree??? There's NO WAY you orgasmed almost THREE TIMES having sex against a tree LMAO
thaumata's review against another edition
5.0
I plowed through all three of these. In the end , I think it was a good trilogy. It was a lot of timey wimey Sci fi stuff I really wasn't expecting after the first book. And I enjoyed the philosophical questions of utopian possibilities. The ending was interesting - no spoilers but I'm not sure yet what I think about it. And usually that's a good thing for me.
As before, I'd warn my friends that the books contain a lot of violence (dv, sexual violence) and some gore/horror. I don't usually read either but they snuck up in here. If you liked The Handmaid's Tale, this is along those lines in its darkest parts.
All in all, this was not the princess story I thought I got and I am thrilled.
As before, I'd warn my friends that the books contain a lot of violence (dv, sexual violence) and some gore/horror. I don't usually read either but they snuck up in here. If you liked The Handmaid's Tale, this is along those lines in its darkest parts.
All in all, this was not the princess story I thought I got and I am thrilled.
yanireads's review against another edition
2.0
There was so much potential. But the ending fell SO flat
bartleybranson's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this trilogy as such an amazing reading experience.
I’ve heard some people say that they hated the ending of the final book, and I can see why they might, but I feel like it was the right ending for this story.
If you’re looking for a unique, a little twisted, genre-bending fantasy (sort of) series, please read these books! I highly recommend all of them.
I’ve heard some people say that they hated the ending of the final book, and I can see why they might, but I feel like it was the right ending for this story.
If you’re looking for a unique, a little twisted, genre-bending fantasy (sort of) series, please read these books! I highly recommend all of them.
katreadsalot's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cirenia93's review against another edition
4.0
Me gusta mucho el mensaje que ha querido dar la escritora, además de la crítica social. Los personajes están muy bien perfilados, en especial los femeninos, y la forma de escribir me enganchó desde el primer libro.
No obstante, el final no me ha parecido satisfactorio. Creo que lo que hizo fue valiente y original, sí, muy pocos autores se atreven a hacer lo que hizo (quizá por una buena razón). Anoche no sabía qué me parecía la trilogía, pero tras pasar un día, me da la sensación de que el problema es que la escritora ha querido explorar muchos géneros y elementos literarios (fantasía, distopía, horror, aventuras, magia) y luego no ha sabido cómo unirlos y encauzarlos debidamente y dirigir la historia hasta un final digno para unos personajes que podrían haber dado mucho de sí al final de la historia y ha optado por liarse la manta a la cabeza e improvisar.
No obstante, el final no me ha parecido satisfactorio. Creo que lo que hizo fue valiente y original, sí, muy pocos autores se atreven a hacer lo que hizo (quizá por una buena razón). Anoche no sabía qué me parecía la trilogía, pero tras pasar un día, me da la sensación de que el problema es que la escritora ha querido explorar muchos géneros y elementos literarios (fantasía, distopía, horror, aventuras, magia) y luego no ha sabido cómo unirlos y encauzarlos debidamente y dirigir la historia hasta un final digno para unos personajes que podrían haber dado mucho de sí al final de la historia y ha optado por liarse la manta a la cabeza e improvisar.