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vmillswood's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
justagurlbooks's review against another edition
1.0
This book was one of the most disappointing and horrible book I have ever read in my entire life... There are no words for how much the book ruined the entire franchise for me, which is extremely disappointing bc the last book was actually my favorite in the franchise and I loved have ridley and link as the main characters but this book was just... I can't even describe it
Please if your thinking of reading it DON'T
If you have read it I'm so sorry and if I could I'd pay for your therapy if I would
Please if your thinking of reading it DON'T
If you have read it I'm so sorry and if I could I'd pay for your therapy if I would
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
Once upon a time there was a girl who had finished Twilight and all of a sudden stumbled over a book called "beautiful creatures". The cover was amazing and it turned out, so was the story. The series was Twilight, but then better. It was the first real book addiction I had, the first series I roleplayed for and the first real bookcrush I had that I can remember. It was maybe also the first bigger fandom I became a part of.
And yet, I never read the last book from Ridley en Link. But today I changed that. And halfway I wasn't sure yet what to think about the book, but about 50 pages before the end I started to realise where this was going (or better said: where this was not going) and all of a sudden my respect for the authors and the story grew.
For a big part this book was a lovely trip down memory lane. It has been a while since I read the original four books and it was amazing to see Liv and John and Amma back. I felt the smile on my face growing and the longing to re-read the books with it. Ethan and Lena were of course only mentioned and not in it (they would steal the spotlight), but the authors gave a very good reason for it and I loved that!
I was also once again positively surprised by the writing style and how much I loved it. It's so natural and flowing and nice. It has something that feels real and not just lyrical or beautifully written. It really fits the characters, their world and their ways of thinking and acting.
And then the plot. Like I said, at the beginning I was wondering a little where this would go and if I really liked that, but the closer I came to the end the more I started to realise what kind of story I'd actually been reading and then all of a sudden I was in awe. It's surprising, heart breaking and yet also really fitting. It fits Ridley, it fits Link and it leaves room for possible other stories and one day maybe a sequel.
But if there will never be a sequel, I still think this is one of my favorite series of all time. Even though the ending broke me.
And yet, I never read the last book from Ridley en Link. But today I changed that. And halfway I wasn't sure yet what to think about the book, but about 50 pages before the end I started to realise where this was going (or better said: where this was not going) and all of a sudden my respect for the authors and the story grew.
For a big part this book was a lovely trip down memory lane. It has been a while since I read the original four books and it was amazing to see Liv and John and Amma back. I felt the smile on my face growing and the longing to re-read the books with it. Ethan and Lena were of course only mentioned and not in it (they would steal the spotlight), but the authors gave a very good reason for it and I loved that!
I was also once again positively surprised by the writing style and how much I loved it. It's so natural and flowing and nice. It has something that feels real and not just lyrical or beautifully written. It really fits the characters, their world and their ways of thinking and acting.
And then the plot. Like I said, at the beginning I was wondering a little where this would go and if I really liked that, but the closer I came to the end the more I started to realise what kind of story I'd actually been reading and then all of a sudden I was in awe. It's surprising, heart breaking and yet also really fitting. It fits Ridley, it fits Link and it leaves room for possible other stories and one day maybe a sequel.
But if there will never be a sequel, I still think this is one of my favorite series of all time. Even though the ending broke me.
isabella1018's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book and how twisted it was and interesting. I love link okay? And nox is cool but link is moreee of a devil opted character and Ridley is cool so yeah good book.
justmarihere's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
nicole_nicole's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kaybrew2024's review against another edition
3.0
How disappointing. Ridley being Ridley, you should expect it, I guess.
scatz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Well that was abit of a roller coaster. I loved how they finished the series though. Definitely a true ridley ending dark and moving full force the whole way.
beyondevak's review against another edition
2.0
Did not finish, although I did try. This was simply a meh kind of read. A 2/5 rating is quite generous.
vomitoriumpaint's review against another edition
5.0
I'm in denial.
There I am, reading the last few pages, wondering how this mess would be solved so fast. I flip the pages and BAM: Acknowledgements. I gasp. I die.
I need a sequel. It doesn't have to end like this. It can't end like this. Please. My heart can't accept this.
There I am, reading the last few pages, wondering how this mess would be solved so fast. I flip the pages and BAM: Acknowledgements. I gasp. I die.
I need a sequel. It doesn't have to end like this. It can't end like this. Please. My heart can't accept this.