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sandse2's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
tangochick6969's review
5.0
5+ STARS FOR TOBIAS KING & HIS 'TRÉSOR' CECELIA!!!
"With us, looking is love, fighting is love, fucking is love, and even now, while we muddle through our collective, but distinctly different fears, it's love."
This was not just a book, this was a goddamn experience. This trilogy is so special to me, nothing will EVER match up to the feelings Kate Stewart evoked in me whilst following Cecelia, Tobias, Dom, Sean, & Tyler's journey. The whole entire story was as unique as it was nostalgic.
FLOCK showed us the start of Cecelia's journey into adulthood, as she discovered facets of her own personality, whilst being introduced to a new way of thinking and life by Sean and Dom.
EXODUS showed us the effects of an intense relationship on a young girl who still has so much left to discover because her heart is simply too big to not love more people. This book not only showed Cecelia's growth but introduced us to Tobias King the mastermind behind everything.
The Finish Line was Tobias's story, uncovering the secrets and mystery behind the man who set out to change the world with his brothers, the ravens. Tobias is everything. He's strong but at times weak due to his love for his brothers and Cecelia, constantly fighting an inner battle of thinking he doesn't deserve her, pushing her away to protect her, or loving her hard and aggressively to wipe away remnants of her feelings for Sean and Dom.
“Ma chatte. Mon corps. Ma femme. Mon coeur. Ma vie." My pussy. My body. My woman. My heart. My life.
He was so complex in his thoughts and feelings, that in this book when he was stripped back of all of his work, sacrificing everything to show Cecelia how much he cares, we saw him for what he really is. A lonely man who gave up his life to protect others, finally finding the one thing that brings him solace and is meant for him. Tobias was sexy, enigmatic, tortured but above all he was funny, he loved HARD, he loved all-consumingly and he gave his entire heart to Cecelia!
“From the little girl with mischievous eyes to a woman with nothing but fire in her heart- she stole me first, and that's the truest truth of this thief's heart."
Cecilia was a freaking badass in this book.
My favorite thing about her is how she fought for herself. Tobias made many mistakes, although his reasoning behind his abandonment wasn't a waffley/shitty excuse like most heroes in romance novels, and she made him work for it! She wanted him to acknowledge her pain by forcing him to reflect on WHY she is being standoffish. Allowing Tobias to write his feelings out, making him create his own path in life now that he has sacrificed his life, for the first time in years Tobias had to put his own feelings first.
I think this is a series people need to go into blind, and if everyone is here reading/finishing this book, what a fucking journey we've been on! Men like Tobias (unfortunately) do not exist in my life, however, I hope every girl finds someone just like him. Ready to protect and serve his queen! I will remember this series for years to come and honestly, someone needs to hand this script over to Netflix asap!!!!
"With us, looking is love, fighting is love, fucking is love, and even now, while we muddle through our collective, but distinctly different fears, it's love."
This was not just a book, this was a goddamn experience. This trilogy is so special to me, nothing will EVER match up to the feelings Kate Stewart evoked in me whilst following Cecelia, Tobias, Dom, Sean, & Tyler's journey. The whole entire story was as unique as it was nostalgic.
FLOCK showed us the start of Cecelia's journey into adulthood, as she discovered facets of her own personality, whilst being introduced to a new way of thinking and life by Sean and Dom.
EXODUS showed us the effects of an intense relationship on a young girl who still has so much left to discover because her heart is simply too big to not love more people. This book not only showed Cecelia's growth but introduced us to Tobias King the mastermind behind everything.
The Finish Line was Tobias's story, uncovering the secrets and mystery behind the man who set out to change the world with his brothers, the ravens. Tobias is everything. He's strong but at times weak due to his love for his brothers and Cecelia, constantly fighting an inner battle of thinking he doesn't deserve her, pushing her away to protect her, or loving her hard and aggressively to wipe away remnants of her feelings for Sean and Dom.
“Ma chatte. Mon corps. Ma femme. Mon coeur. Ma vie." My pussy. My body. My woman. My heart. My life.
He was so complex in his thoughts and feelings, that in this book when he was stripped back of all of his work, sacrificing everything to show Cecelia how much he cares, we saw him for what he really is. A lonely man who gave up his life to protect others, finally finding the one thing that brings him solace and is meant for him. Tobias was sexy, enigmatic, tortured but above all he was funny, he loved HARD, he loved all-consumingly and he gave his entire heart to Cecelia!
“From the little girl with mischievous eyes to a woman with nothing but fire in her heart- she stole me first, and that's the truest truth of this thief's heart."
Cecilia was a freaking badass in this book.
My favorite thing about her is how she fought for herself. Tobias made many mistakes, although his reasoning behind his abandonment wasn't a waffley/shitty excuse like most heroes in romance novels, and she made him work for it! She wanted him to acknowledge her pain by forcing him to reflect on WHY she is being standoffish. Allowing Tobias to write his feelings out, making him create his own path in life now that he has sacrificed his life, for the first time in years Tobias had to put his own feelings first.
I think this is a series people need to go into blind, and if everyone is here reading/finishing this book, what a fucking journey we've been on! Men like Tobias (unfortunately) do not exist in my life, however, I hope every girl finds someone just like him. Ready to protect and serve his queen! I will remember this series for years to come and honestly, someone needs to hand this script over to Netflix asap!!!!
danniella_may's review against another edition
3.0
Frustrating
I went into this blind but ended up reading all the spoilers halfway through book one. I'm glad I did because I think it made the second to easier to read. I think I'd have the same feelings about this series as a lot of other people if I hadn't seen those spoilers.
I think Tobias was right for Cecelia. Unlike others, I'm torn as to whether she should have been with either Dom or Sean. Dominic's death wasn't needed to progress the story. More than enough was going outside of that to move things along. Marryu g Sean off just seemed like a convenient way to open things up for Tobias. The idea of Cecelia and Tobias together is ridiculous, they are so incompatible that it's laughable. Their relationship is so beyond toxic, I find it funny that Cecelia puts up with even half his crappy behaviour.
Honestly, if I hadn't had an idea of what was coming as I was reading, I wouldn't have only DNF'd this series, I would have thrown my Kindle out of frustration numerous times.
I went into this blind but ended up reading all the spoilers halfway through book one. I'm glad I did because I think it made the second to easier to read. I think I'd have the same feelings about this series as a lot of other people if I hadn't seen those spoilers.
I think Tobias was right for Cecelia. Unlike others, I'm torn as to whether she should have been with either Dom or Sean. Dominic's death wasn't needed to progress the story. More than enough was going outside of that to move things along. Marryu g Sean off just seemed like a convenient way to open things up for Tobias. The idea of Cecelia and Tobias together is ridiculous, they are so incompatible that it's laughable. Their relationship is so beyond toxic, I find it funny that Cecelia puts up with even half his crappy behaviour.
Honestly, if I hadn't had an idea of what was coming as I was reading, I wouldn't have only DNF'd this series, I would have thrown my Kindle out of frustration numerous times.
steph_k_103's review
5.0
Ngl as I reached first 60% it was a little baseline. Only kicked up after last 80%. Even then it was still a bittersweet ending. But that scene with Sean in the epilogue… pure gold.
My heart was yes healed in some ways, but it was more like glued together with the broken lines still visible. I cried like a baby at parts and whilst I wish there was more happier scenes where they didn’t have to worry about anything I know it wouldn’t be true to the story and true to what the characters have been through. I was painful to go through but I wouldn’t trade this book for anything. That twist was like WAT and honestly I was a little upset that they moments together in the beginning could’ve been happier since Cecelia was hiding a lot from him, but I get that making a difference comes with great sacrifice and if she had to sacrifice those moments to save their future and relieve some of Tobias’s burden then it’s worth it. Tbh I wish the epilogue was a smidge happier - especially that schizophrenia talk worried the crap out of me bc I was like “the hell Stewart is gonna throw this shit at the end after all they have been through”. It left that on a lose end HOWEVER… ima take it as an indication that Tobias will always come up with something to impact any hope of happiness. And in bringing this up he feels like he has to live with some sort of fear for reverence of his guilt. He will always be watching out for others and I’m just glad he can start to live with some semblance of peace, which doesn’t mean forgetting his past and his brother but rather finding a way to live and move forward with Dominic with him in his heart.
This series is a pure trésor.
My heart was yes healed in some ways, but it was more like glued together with the broken lines still visible. I cried like a baby at parts and whilst I wish there was more happier scenes where they didn’t have to worry about anything I know it wouldn’t be true to the story and true to what the characters have been through. I was painful to go through but I wouldn’t trade this book for anything. That twist was like WAT and honestly I was a little upset that they moments together in the beginning could’ve been happier since Cecelia was hiding a lot from him, but I get that making a difference comes with great sacrifice and if she had to sacrifice those moments to save their future and relieve some of Tobias’s burden then it’s worth it. Tbh I wish the epilogue was a smidge happier - especially that schizophrenia talk worried the crap out of me bc I was like “the hell Stewart is gonna throw this shit at the end after all they have been through”. It left that on a lose end HOWEVER… ima take it as an indication that Tobias will always come up with something to impact any hope of happiness. And in bringing this up he feels like he has to live with some sort of fear for reverence of his guilt. He will always be watching out for others and I’m just glad he can start to live with some semblance of peace, which doesn’t mean forgetting his past and his brother but rather finding a way to live and move forward with Dominic with him in his heart.
This series is a pure trésor.
llucie_b's review against another edition
4.0
Probably an unpopular opinion, but this was underwhelming. To be honest I would’ve been completely fine with reading just the first two books.
by_bella's review
5.0
This was so good because it showed off how truly Cecelia changed—the way she thinks, acts, and how her personality really did a 360. No screaming this time for this book because it’s all the resolution I really needed for them.
becksgoesbookish's review
5.0
Goodreads: “You finished The Finish Line. What’s next?”
Me: Nothing because I’ll never be finished!
Me: Nothing because I’ll never be finished!
meezbell's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
1bookobsessionconfessions's review
5.0
This book is everything I wanted and more!
The first two books were incredible and affected me in a way few books have ever done.
This book made me FEEL so many things!
These characters are so special and will always stay with me.
I went in not knowing what to expect, I got so many insights into the characters. It felt like being given a gift. That’s how much these characters have taken ahold of my imagination and heart.
The first two books were incredible and affected me in a way few books have ever done.
This book made me FEEL so many things!
These characters are so special and will always stay with me.
I went in not knowing what to expect, I got so many insights into the characters. It felt like being given a gift. That’s how much these characters have taken ahold of my imagination and heart.