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queerlitloft's review against another edition
5.0
I liked the perspective this book started from, something which i didn't expect and which set the tone for the whole book really, because if you like the beginning you'll love the end!
Even though this is the final book of the trilogy, i really enjoyed that the reader was still introduced to new characters - namely Brooke - and that we are able to explore her thoughts and feelings as an outsider becoming part of the Pulsus' world. It provided a differing but complimentary viewpoint of a new comer compared to Landry and Delaney's view as experienced extractor/operative. I'm secretly hoping that Nyx has left the door open for a potential spin off/future storyline featuring Pulsus with Brooke and Makenzie.
Having read all three books, i love the way Nyx writes - there's alot going off but it flows well and not once do you feel lost in the different and numerous relationships or timelines. As a reader this is as an achievement because there's nothing worse than reading a book where you have to flick back a few chapters to re orientate yourself to whichever character you've now moved onto, this doesn't happen with Nyx's writing.
Additionally, this is one of the first books/series' i've read in a long time where i haven't had any inkling of the ending. Maybe on a second read through of all three i might think differently - but i never saw the ending coming - neither could i tell you what i was expecting to happen, because i've been intrigued all the way through as to which way Nyx was going to take the story.
The fact that Simson ends up dead...well lets face it she deserved it and better her than any of the other characters ;)
Ultimately, the whole series is fun, thrilling, futuristic and intriguing but i think what i like the most is the subtle journey over all three books. The series aside from the time travel is such an exploration of love, relationships, friendships, trust and a whole host of other things - it's been a pleasure to share Landry and Delaney's rollercoaster journey and to see them battle with emotions, morals and life in the face of trying to make the world a better place.
Afterall isn't that what we're all trying in our own ways to do everyday?
But my parting recommendation if you're thinking of reading this book - is buy them all. It's a journey you won't forget, an ending you probably won't see coming and an underlying message that is to die in time for!
Even though this is the final book of the trilogy, i really enjoyed that the reader was still introduced to new characters - namely Brooke - and that we are able to explore her thoughts and feelings as an outsider becoming part of the Pulsus' world. It provided a differing but complimentary viewpoint of a new comer compared to Landry and Delaney's view as experienced extractor/operative. I'm secretly hoping that Nyx has left the door open for a potential spin off/future storyline featuring Pulsus with Brooke and Makenzie.
Having read all three books, i love the way Nyx writes - there's alot going off but it flows well and not once do you feel lost in the different and numerous relationships or timelines. As a reader this is as an achievement because there's nothing worse than reading a book where you have to flick back a few chapters to re orientate yourself to whichever character you've now moved onto, this doesn't happen with Nyx's writing.
Additionally, this is one of the first books/series' i've read in a long time where i haven't had any inkling of the ending. Maybe on a second read through of all three i might think differently - but i never saw the ending coming - neither could i tell you what i was expecting to happen, because i've been intrigued all the way through as to which way Nyx was going to take the story.
The fact that Simson ends up dead...well lets face it she deserved it and better her than any of the other characters ;)
Ultimately, the whole series is fun, thrilling, futuristic and intriguing but i think what i like the most is the subtle journey over all three books. The series aside from the time travel is such an exploration of love, relationships, friendships, trust and a whole host of other things - it's been a pleasure to share Landry and Delaney's rollercoaster journey and to see them battle with emotions, morals and life in the face of trying to make the world a better place.
Afterall isn't that what we're all trying in our own ways to do everyday?
But my parting recommendation if you're thinking of reading this book - is buy them all. It's a journey you won't forget, an ending you probably won't see coming and an underlying message that is to die in time for!
vixdag's review against another edition
5.0
Death In Time by Robyn Nyx is the third and final book in The Extractor series. It is science fiction with a lot of action thrown in and romance as well. It is a fantastic read and the perfect end to the series.
The story picks up where book two ends so it really is a must to read all the books in order. This book was slightly different than the previous two in that Nyx spent a good portion of the book looking at the personal relationships between Landry and the women in her life. Landry is the highly capable, brash and closed-off hero of the trilogy. She is able to set everything aside for her missions. She performs her missions as an extractor to make changes in the past to make a better future. When we first meet her in book one, she is a soldier first and nothing else. But here in book three, she has become so much more. She has a girlfriend, a mother, a best friend, dear friends and an honorary niece. We see her world grow and watch her emotional growth over the course of the novels. The redemptive power of love is a huge take-away from this book. There were more than a few times where I found myself on the verge of tears while reading some of Landry’s conversations with her best friend Delaney.
This isn’t to say that there isn’t a good amount of thrill and suspense. Nyx writes fantastic action scenes and deftly throws in plot twists along the way. I really found myself pausing to try and wrap my mind around the various time jumps and playing out their ramifications. There are two new characters added to the mix which brings just the right amount of freshness to the series.
I loved this book and this series. I can’t wait to see what this author has planned next.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The story picks up where book two ends so it really is a must to read all the books in order. This book was slightly different than the previous two in that Nyx spent a good portion of the book looking at the personal relationships between Landry and the women in her life. Landry is the highly capable, brash and closed-off hero of the trilogy. She is able to set everything aside for her missions. She performs her missions as an extractor to make changes in the past to make a better future. When we first meet her in book one, she is a soldier first and nothing else. But here in book three, she has become so much more. She has a girlfriend, a mother, a best friend, dear friends and an honorary niece. We see her world grow and watch her emotional growth over the course of the novels. The redemptive power of love is a huge take-away from this book. There were more than a few times where I found myself on the verge of tears while reading some of Landry’s conversations with her best friend Delaney.
This isn’t to say that there isn’t a good amount of thrill and suspense. Nyx writes fantastic action scenes and deftly throws in plot twists along the way. I really found myself pausing to try and wrap my mind around the various time jumps and playing out their ramifications. There are two new characters added to the mix which brings just the right amount of freshness to the series.
I loved this book and this series. I can’t wait to see what this author has planned next.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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