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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
I am extremely impressed! After the Until I Die sort-of-fiasco, I thought the series was going downhill. Kate has redeemed herself and, surprisingly, wasn't an idiot, Vincent is still lovely, Ambrose and Charlotte give me life and GOD DAMN IT GIVE ME A LOUIS NOVELLA. My two complaints? 1. Jules; 2. Jean Baptiste. And an epilogue would have been great as well, BECAUSE LOUIS. And Bran. BUT MOSTLY LOUIS.
I'm pleased. Very pleased.
I'm pleased. Very pleased.
I loved this book!! It was the perfect way to end this series and I just loved it. Kate and Vincent are so amazing together and I loved this book how it ended and just all pieced together. The only thing was the first half was a bit slow but once you get passed that part it just hits the ground running. Really enjoyed it.
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Perdón, debo ser algo lapidaria, le dí una oportunidad a la saga completa y ha terminado para mí en algo que pudo haber sido escrito no “para” adolescentes, si no “por” adolescentes. Amo la literatura de fantasía, pero esto no es fantasía... es incoherencia extra romántica y termina difamando a un género que puede ser adorable y que en este caso cae en una paridad alevosa con Bella Swan: pobre, inocente y débil damisela, vuelta sin siquiera haber sido pupa, en la más valiente, hermosa y fuerte reina líder de los zombies fantasmas.
Perdón, debo ser algo lapidaria, le dí una oportunidad a la saga completa y ha terminado para mí en algo que pudo haber sido escrito no “para” adolescentes, si no “por” adolescentes. Amo la literatura de fantasía, pero esto no es fantasía... es incoherencia extra romántica y termina difamando a un género que puede ser adorable y que en este caso cae en una paridad alevosa con Bella Swan: pobre, inocente y débil damisela, vuelta sin siquiera haber sido pupa, en la más valiente, hermosa y fuerte reina líder de los zombies fantasmas.
Characters
Kate
Kate was just flipping awesome. She is one of the best heroines ever! Kate is independent, smart, and fiercely protective of those she loves. Also she still can function even when her boyfriend isn't there. Don't get me wrong, Kate loves Vincent, but instead of going into a little depression, she does everything she can to get him back. When she gets told she's just a human and can't really help, she still helps and ends up proving them wrong. Yeah Kate is awesome.
Vincent
I love Vincent! I loved him even more as the series progressed. He is sweet, caring, and protective. But what I most about him is how head over heels he is for Kate. Vincent would do anything for her. Even though he was only really in half of this book, I still really loved him in this book. He and Kate are the cutest couple EVER! (okay maybe not ever, but one of the best)
Georgia and Arthur
Yes I paired them together. We all saw it coming. They didn't really officially become a couple 'til towards the end, but none the less they were adorable. I loved seeing Arthur become a bit more modern. It was...cute. And Georgia was just hilarious with her teasing. I loved them both.
Ambrose and Jules
First off, no, Ambrose and Jules are not a couple. I just paired them together because...well because I can, that why. Anyway I totally loved them both. Ambrose was protective and funny as usual. He also started falling for a certain someone which let me just say was the cutest thing! Now onto Jules. I still totally loved Jules, and that is why he broke my heart in this book. I was just like noooo don't do this. Jules! Jules! Juullleeeesss! Yep that would be my inner dialogue right there. So yeah that's those two.
Charlotte and Charles
Charles wasn't really in this book 'til the end so, yeah, skip him. On to Charlotte. I love her. She was awesome. She was totally fierce! Gosh, like there's no words for how much better she was in this book than the others! I just, LOVED her. That's all I can really say.
JB and Gaspard
Not much to say. They weren't really main peeps in this book. They were just...there. I just thought I should mention them...don't know why. And now I'm rambling! Anyway on to the next part!!
THE PLOT!!!
If I Should Die started right where Until I Die left of. It was pretty different from the previous books. There's a bit more of a point. They had to get Vincent back somehow and on top of that the Numa are closing in and ready to attack led by Violette. There was a face for the enemy and it was a bit more serious then just finding a way to be with your boyfriend. I just didn't like that plot point much, sorry. Though as I said before this one was better.
So to be honest, even though I loved this book, the beginning was a bit slow for me. It wasn't bad...there just wasn't much Vincent. I really didn't hate it though. It still kept my entertained and everything, but I love Vincent...and there was almost no Vincent. Therefore it was slow for me. BUT, once you get to the middle it is awesome! I just had to read it all at once. It was fast paced and exciting. Definitely my favorite part!
I really did love this whole book. The only reason for the half-star deduction was because of the beginning. Other than that totally loved everything! A great end to a great series.
Kate
Kate was just flipping awesome. She is one of the best heroines ever! Kate is independent, smart, and fiercely protective of those she loves. Also she still can function even when her boyfriend isn't there. Don't get me wrong, Kate loves Vincent, but instead of going into a little depression, she does everything she can to get him back. When she gets told she's just a human and can't really help, she still helps and ends up proving them wrong. Yeah Kate is awesome.
Vincent
I love Vincent! I loved him even more as the series progressed. He is sweet, caring, and protective. But what I most about him is how head over heels he is for Kate. Vincent would do anything for her. Even though he was only really in half of this book, I still really loved him in this book. He and Kate are the cutest couple EVER! (okay maybe not ever, but one of the best)
Georgia and Arthur
Yes I paired them together. We all saw it coming. They didn't really officially become a couple 'til towards the end, but none the less they were adorable. I loved seeing Arthur become a bit more modern. It was...cute. And Georgia was just hilarious with her teasing. I loved them both.
Ambrose and Jules
First off, no, Ambrose and Jules are not a couple. I just paired them together because...well because I can, that why. Anyway I totally loved them both. Ambrose was protective and funny as usual. He also started falling for a certain someone which let me just say was the cutest thing! Now onto Jules. I still totally loved Jules, and that is why he broke my heart in this book. I was just like noooo don't do this. Jules! Jules! Juullleeeesss! Yep that would be my inner dialogue right there. So yeah that's those two.
Charlotte and Charles
Charles wasn't really in this book 'til the end so, yeah, skip him. On to Charlotte. I love her. She was awesome. She was totally fierce! Gosh, like there's no words for how much better she was in this book than the others! I just, LOVED her. That's all I can really say.
JB and Gaspard
Not much to say. They weren't really main peeps in this book. They were just...there. I just thought I should mention them...don't know why. And now I'm rambling! Anyway on to the next part!!
THE PLOT!!!
If I Should Die started right where Until I Die left of. It was pretty different from the previous books. There's a bit more of a point. They had to get Vincent back somehow and on top of that the Numa are closing in and ready to attack led by Violette. There was a face for the enemy and it was a bit more serious then just finding a way to be with your boyfriend. I just didn't like that plot point much, sorry. Though as I said before this one was better.
So to be honest, even though I loved this book, the beginning was a bit slow for me. It wasn't bad...there just wasn't much Vincent. I really didn't hate it though. It still kept my entertained and everything, but I love Vincent...and there was almost no Vincent. Therefore it was slow for me. BUT, once you get to the middle it is awesome! I just had to read it all at once. It was fast paced and exciting. Definitely my favorite part!
I really did love this whole book. The only reason for the half-star deduction was because of the beginning. Other than that totally loved everything! A great end to a great series.
My heart is always heavy when I start the last book of a series. I love this series so much & I am very sad to see it end. I want to be a revenant.
It. Was. WONDERFUL!!
I always expected that Kate would die and become a revenant, because, well, isn't that the whole point of the story? I mean, when I hadn't read this yet, I opened a discussion about someone on Goodreads who suspected Kate to be the Champion/Victor. I'd actually never thought of that, but I did see Kate and Vincent, together, in the future as revenants, and so madly in love. <3
It was an amazing end to the series, and I loved it!
I always expected that Kate would die and become a revenant, because, well, isn't that the whole point of the story? I mean, when I hadn't read this yet, I opened a discussion about someone on Goodreads who suspected Kate to be the Champion/Victor. I'd actually never thought of that, but I did see Kate and Vincent, together, in the future as revenants, and so madly in love. <3
It was an amazing end to the series, and I loved it!
Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing
That was just ridiculously good. Such a satisfying and AWESOME conclusion to the series!! I can't recommend this trilogy enough, the character are awesome and Vincent makes my heart melt. Amy Plum will forever be an auto-buy author for me now!!
If I Should Die
This was the final book in the Revenants series and it ended so well! I was ridiculously pleased with how events unfolded — it was one of those series that was fantastic start to end. I can’t recommend it enough to anyone out there who hasn’t read it or hasn’t finished it off.
If you haven’t read the previous two books the rest of this review will contain spoilers for them
One of the things I appreciated about this book was that Plum jumps right back into where we left off. Vincent has been taken and destroyed by Violette and Kate is left broken-hearted and in the midst of a Bardia-Numa war. This book begins to drag all the characters we know, including Mamie and Papy, into this war and things start to go wrong quickly.
It’s fantastic and fast-paced — not to mention all the delicious plot twists that pepper the story, too. I couldn’t put the book down once I’d started reading and I’m so sad that the series is now over.
Discussion Time!
If you haven’t read this book and don’t want to get spoiled, skip down to the Summary
I loved every second of this book. I really enjoyed the tension created by Vincent’s binding to Violette failing leaving him volent until they can find a solution. It was so sad to see Kate and Vincent struggling with their desire to be together but absolute impossibility of this.
I liked that the grandparents became involved as the story progressed and would love to know how Kate’s relationship with them changes from the end of this book onwards because they were seriously put off by the whole revenant thing.
The most awkward part of this book had to be when Vincent possessed Jules to “hold” Kate. I could see that going wrong from the get-go and thought it was such a callous thing to do! They both knew in their heart of hearts that Jules had feelings for Kate so I just couldn’t believe it when she kissed him. Doesn’t that seem weird? I know Vincent is in their but it’s still Jules’ body?!
That made me really sad (and slightly creeped out) that they did that because it totally wrecked Jules. I can’t even imagine what that would have been like for him. I don’t blame him for not coming back from New York when they went. I'm 100% blaming Kate & Vincent with a solid dose of judgement.
The re-embodiment of Vincent was awesome. I 100% had a panic attack when he started to disperse because they didn’t do the ritual right to start with. Also, bless Jules for cutting his arm twice and basically bleeding himself to death. The bromance was real.
When the ritual works on the second time around that was beautiful. I loved that they managed to get Vincent back and that he and Kate can be together again!! I also loved that the trip to New York expanded the revenant world slightly more by introducing us to more characters around the world.
I thought Bran’s character was great, too. I wasn’t sure how I felt about it in previous books but when he comes into his own power that was really cool. I think I called it from book two that Kate was going to become a revenant and as soon as he started squinting at her funny you just knew she was going to be the Champion.
I loved that plot twist. When Vincent and Kate go to save Mamie from Violette and she spontaneously flings around from being about to slit Vincent’s throat to bloody stabbing Kate in the chest I was shocked. I mean, I saw it coming, but damn it was so violent. No preamble there.
Kate being the Champion was just awesome — everything began to tie together so nicely and her aura being so bright must’ve been quite painful for poor Bran. It was awesome how everyone saw it and can to her aid, though.
The final battle had my teeth on edge. I was so sure we would lose a few beloved characters, thankfully both Kate and Vincent are okay. This book is so weird for the normalisation of death — the way that Louis gets shot by an arrow through the head and you’re like, ah well, he’s out of action for a few days. Then you look at yourself funny like, SOMEONE JUST DIED A VIOLENT DEATH, HELLO?
Jean-Baptiste dying was so freaking emotional. When Gaspard said his farewells I was tearing up. That was a duo I never wanted to see end. I did think it was fitting however, and I liked that Geneviève got to pass on, too. That whole scene was so intense. And now Kate and Vincent can be together forever as a literal power couple. Je suis contente.
Summary
Overall, this book was just magnificent. It sure made it into my all time favourites list and I can’t wait to pick up Plum’s next book. I’m just so pleased with this series and how it was one of those perfect series that go exactly where you want it to go and are satisfying. Highly, highly recommend!
Happy reading!
That was just ridiculously good. Such a satisfying and AWESOME conclusion to the series!! I can't recommend this trilogy enough, the character are awesome and Vincent makes my heart melt. Amy Plum will forever be an auto-buy author for me now!!
If I Should Die
This was the final book in the Revenants series and it ended so well! I was ridiculously pleased with how events unfolded — it was one of those series that was fantastic start to end. I can’t recommend it enough to anyone out there who hasn’t read it or hasn’t finished it off.
If you haven’t read the previous two books the rest of this review will contain spoilers for them
One of the things I appreciated about this book was that Plum jumps right back into where we left off. Vincent has been taken and destroyed by Violette and Kate is left broken-hearted and in the midst of a Bardia-Numa war. This book begins to drag all the characters we know, including Mamie and Papy, into this war and things start to go wrong quickly.
It’s fantastic and fast-paced — not to mention all the delicious plot twists that pepper the story, too. I couldn’t put the book down once I’d started reading and I’m so sad that the series is now over.
Discussion Time!
If you haven’t read this book and don’t want to get spoiled, skip down to the Summary
I liked that the grandparents became involved as the story progressed and would love to know how Kate’s relationship with them changes from the end of this book onwards because they were seriously put off by the whole revenant thing.
The most awkward part of this book had to be when Vincent possessed Jules to “hold” Kate. I could see that going wrong from the get-go and thought it was such a callous thing to do! They both knew in their heart of hearts that Jules had feelings for Kate so I just couldn’t believe it when she kissed him. Doesn’t that seem weird? I know Vincent is in their but it’s still Jules’ body?!
That made me really sad (and slightly creeped out) that they did that because it totally wrecked Jules. I can’t even imagine what that would have been like for him. I don’t blame him for not coming back from New York when they went. I'm 100% blaming Kate & Vincent with a solid dose of judgement.
The re-embodiment of Vincent was awesome. I 100% had a panic attack when he started to disperse because they didn’t do the ritual right to start with. Also, bless Jules for cutting his arm twice and basically bleeding himself to death. The bromance was real.
When the ritual works on the second time around that was beautiful. I loved that they managed to get Vincent back and that he and Kate can be together again!! I also loved that the trip to New York expanded the revenant world slightly more by introducing us to more characters around the world.
I thought Bran’s character was great, too. I wasn’t sure how I felt about it in previous books but when he comes into his own power that was really cool. I think I called it from book two that Kate was going to become a revenant and as soon as he started squinting at her funny you just knew she was going to be the Champion.
I loved that plot twist. When Vincent and Kate go to save Mamie from Violette and she spontaneously flings around from being about to slit Vincent’s throat to bloody stabbing Kate in the chest I was shocked. I mean, I saw it coming, but damn it was so violent. No preamble there.
Kate being the Champion was just awesome — everything began to tie together so nicely and her aura being so bright must’ve been quite painful for poor Bran. It was awesome how everyone saw it and can to her aid, though.
The final battle had my teeth on edge. I was so sure we would lose a few beloved characters, thankfully both Kate and Vincent are okay. This book is so weird for the normalisation of death — the way that Louis gets shot by an arrow through the head and you’re like, ah well, he’s out of action for a few days. Then you look at yourself funny like, SOMEONE JUST DIED A VIOLENT DEATH, HELLO?
Jean-Baptiste dying was so freaking emotional. When Gaspard said his farewells I was tearing up. That was a duo I never wanted to see end. I did think it was fitting however, and I liked that Geneviève got to pass on, too. That whole scene was so intense. And now Kate and Vincent can be together forever as a literal power couple. Je suis contente.
Summary
Overall, this book was just magnificent. It sure made it into my all time favourites list and I can’t wait to pick up Plum’s next book. I’m just so pleased with this series and how it was one of those perfect series that go exactly where you want it to go and are satisfying. Highly, highly recommend!
Happy reading!
Oh my fucking god. This was an incredible ending to an incredible series. Damn you Amy Plum, for your writing is so good I stayed up until 9 in the morning yesterday to finish it. Thank god I went to work at 5. But seriously, you have to read this series, it is beautiful and action packed, as well as heartbreaking and uplifting. It is SO. GOOD. Also, regarding the twist, I KNEW IT. That is all I will say. I freaking knew it.
Maybe I was expecting a little bit more at the ending, but overall it was a really good final book to this trilogy. I can't believe I'm managed to read these books in no more than 4 days, they were really amazing! I wish there had been more Jules in this book,he's one of my favourite but I was quite satisfied with it anyway.
4.5 stars*
no i do need therapy
(i did have my issues with this like the bury your gays at the end was unnecessary and i think (& this literally breaks my heart to say this like so, so deeply breaks it because he is so special to me) vincent got a little too over protective by the end for my liking and it came across more overbearing than i would’ve liked... i mean i get it, i respect it, i understand why he was acting that way but still... wasn’t fun to read about him saying you can’t do this! you can’t do that! i get you’re just trying to protect her but give it a rest mon amour ... either way i don’t care give amy plum the pulitzer)
no i do need therapy
(i did have my issues with this like the bury your gays at the end was unnecessary and i think (& this literally breaks my heart to say this like so, so deeply breaks it because he is so special to me) vincent got a little too over protective by the end for my liking and it came across more overbearing than i would’ve liked... i mean i get it, i respect it, i understand why he was acting that way but still... wasn’t fun to read about him saying you can’t do this! you can’t do that! i get you’re just trying to protect her but give it a rest mon amour ... either way i don’t care give amy plum the pulitzer)