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madelynskies's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
potatochipswhat's review
5.0
Super fun to read, a fantastic end to a beautiful series and loved the tiny NZ cameo! I loved Mackenna and Duncan to the moon and back, they are my favourite couple, I wish the book had more of them.
Couple reservations though, which makes my rating actually 4.6 stars.
- A couple times the POV was a little confusing like Jamie was narrating but it felt like Duncan etc.
- Mackenna and Duncan's relationship outshone Jamie and Veronica's, which was probably not the point, as they were much more dimensional, and my heart wrenched for them when they fought or missed each other. Also, Duncan what was up with that funk?
-Veronica felt a little carbon copy, as did Jamie, which is probably why I loved Mackenna and Duncan so much more.
Some super cheesy moments and also hilarious bromance that made me cackle and cringe, but all part of the journey, right? And a journey I was happy to take, with Doon.
Thanks Lorie and Carey!
Couple reservations though, which makes my rating actually 4.6 stars.
- A couple times the POV was a little confusing like Jamie was narrating but it felt like Duncan etc.
- Mackenna and Duncan's relationship outshone Jamie and Veronica's, which was probably not the point, as they were much more dimensional, and my heart wrenched for them when they fought or missed each other. Also, Duncan what was up with that funk?
-Veronica felt a little carbon copy, as did Jamie, which is probably why I loved Mackenna and Duncan so much more.
Some super cheesy moments and also hilarious bromance that made me cackle and cringe, but all part of the journey, right? And a journey I was happy to take, with Doon.
Thanks Lorie and Carey!
gginnola's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rgyger's review
4.0
3.5 Stars
If you've made it this far in the series, then there is something about this fairy tale like story and its quirky characters that sucks you in. This final installment of the series holds no shortage of that, though this time around the fairy tale is a bit darker. Compared to the last book, this one ups the tension as well as the danger, allowing the characters to finally show just how much they have grown through their struggles.
However, many parts of the story felt forced. Kenna and Vee suddenly started manipulating their calling to communicate with each other, something that previously wasn't a possibility, and the rings of Aontacht ended up as an ex machina, with Vee basically saying, "I don't know if the rings can do this, but lets try it... oh look, it worked!".
The addition of Jamie and Duncan's POVs was also something that I wasn't sure of in the beginning. While I never did warm to Duncan's POV, I did find that Jamie's added a lot to the story, mainly about God's grace and forgiveness. That, along with the allegory of the Destined having kingdom shaped holes in their hearts, made me appreciate this story over the last one. And while this series is not my absolute favorite, fans of this series will love this conclusion.
I have provided my honest opinion of this book after having received a free copy from the publisher.
If you've made it this far in the series, then there is something about this fairy tale like story and its quirky characters that sucks you in. This final installment of the series holds no shortage of that, though this time around the fairy tale is a bit darker. Compared to the last book, this one ups the tension as well as the danger, allowing the characters to finally show just how much they have grown through their struggles.
However, many parts of the story felt forced. Kenna and Vee suddenly started manipulating their calling to communicate with each other, something that previously wasn't a possibility, and the rings of Aontacht ended up as an ex machina, with Vee basically saying, "I don't know if the rings can do this, but lets try it... oh look, it worked!".
The addition of Jamie and Duncan's POVs was also something that I wasn't sure of in the beginning. While I never did warm to Duncan's POV, I did find that Jamie's added a lot to the story, mainly about God's grace and forgiveness. That, along with the allegory of the Destined having kingdom shaped holes in their hearts, made me appreciate this story over the last one. And while this series is not my absolute favorite, fans of this series will love this conclusion.
I have provided my honest opinion of this book after having received a free copy from the publisher.
melissasbookshelf's review
4.0
Great conclusion to the Doon series! I just wish there was even more to the ending! Sad to see the series end. Looking forward to more books by these authors!
optomkg423's review
5.0
Great ending to a fantastic series. This series is all about love, faith, and inner strength. I recommend this series to everyone!
sydsuesis's review
5.0
no matter how many times i read it, it still feels like home. i doubt i’ll ever forget this story.