Reviews

ULTIMA by Jay Kristoff

happilyeverengwis's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

mcrsbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Oh my heart.. Kristoff has again taken a piece of my heart with the final instalment of The Lotus War. The epilogue had me bawling my eyes out and the ending also took away a piece of me. It was beautifully written, the characters developments were phenomenal and the plot had me at the edge of every seat were i read this book. Again, if your an anime fan then this is the series for you.

tobirobit's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

nakenapan's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

emmaprew's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A brilliant end to a uniquely gripping series. 

tyr2607's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Band 3 is the last band of the trilogy around Yukiko and Buruu. In this band, Yukiko and Buruu try to find new allies and finally fight against the new "Shogun".

As with the previous bands, I am thrilled with this book. I devoured the 800 pages in 3 days.

The story is, in my opinion, the most exciting of the trilogy, as it naturally worked towards that end. At the same time, it takes you away in such a way that I had a few tears in my eyes at the end. 

In addition, the book establishes some morally important principles that are also important in today's world, such as climate protection, equality, regardless of skin color, income and so on.


From me a clear reading recommendation for Band 3, if you have read the two volumes before (this volume is the best of the series) and for the trilogy, or Volume 1, if you are interested in fantasy books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Child death, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Violence, War, Animal cruelty, and Drug use

Moderate: Genocide, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Slavery

emsemce123's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful 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

5.0

I called it! What I guessed was gonna happen in my last review happened. Lots of twists and turns in this one and just when it looks like things are going to work out something happens to worsen the situation. With this being the final book there are real stakes and lots of character deaths (not that there weren't with the previous entries, but just more so with this one) All the plotlines are wrapped up and all questions are answered. Some resolutions feel a little rushed or underdeveloped but nothing to take away from my enjoyment, still a 5☆ read for me.

I'm completely fine with Yoshi being the one to make the sacrifice and I felt like it was foreshadowed greatly so when it came time for the finale I knew it would be him, also any interaction between an Arishitora and Yoshi= Gold. The "I called it moment!" I mentioned was the Oni and Endsinger demon army being the main underlying threat that all of humanity, all the previous warring factions have to band together or face extinction. I loved the plot twist of Kin and Daichi Secretly working together, I completely bought Kins "betrayal" in the cliffhanger of the last book. Things I felt were a little rushed was Hiro's redemption/ being forgiven if you wanna call it that, Hana asking the Morchebans for help after they killed Akihito and that all resolves. I get it and it had to happen but feels like it should've been more difficult or developed. Still great all around though. It's weird, I feel like there was no overall plot here and Kristoff just had to improvise where the story would go in some places. With Yoritomo being set up as the main villain then killed in the first book with Hiro stepping in as the new main villain but it feels like he's barely in this. Maybe I'm wrong and it was all meant to be like this. Think of it more as a book of chaos with all the different characters and viewpoints culminating into the Lotus War and less as straightforward good vs evil with a big bad and you'll have a better time with it.

lazyowl's review against another edition

3.0

I have mixed feelings about The Lotus Wars series. It just didn't grab me. I found myself skimming over parts of it, just so I could finish. I can't pinpoint why. There was plenty of action, interesting characters and plot, but I just couldn't get into it.

I went into the series after having read Nevernight which I absolutely loved, and so I had certain expectations that weren't met in this series.

It may just be that it wasn't the right book/series for me right now.

mduica's review against another edition

5.0

Muy intrigante, el primer libro un poco meh. Estos dos últimos son bastante mejores

ink_and_pages_'s review against another edition

2.0

Great book! Finally got it back to finish it!
I really liked this series a lot.