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bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
2.5
“We never know the influence we might have on other people simply by showing them some kindness, by trying to remain in good spirits as best we can. By not returning hatred with hatred.”
➽ I have to admit that I'm glad this series is over, as it would have been miles better as a standalone. I'd honestly recommend just reading Winterhouse and none of the sequels. There isn't even too much to say: the plot structure is the exact same as in the previous two books. This time it's even more obvious that Elizabeth and Freddy have to stop Gracella once and for all, as she's definitely coming back one final time. It just feels cheap to me to have them defeat Gracella every time ... but then she still manages to come back in the next book. Why even bother if she's never truly defeated?? The antagonists are always so obvious in their intentions and Elizabeth's character has lost its charm. I liked seeing her struggle with her power, but that was about it.
➽ I have to admit that I'm glad this series is over, as it would have been miles better as a standalone. I'd honestly recommend just reading Winterhouse and none of the sequels. There isn't even too much to say: the plot structure is the exact same as in the previous two books. This time it's even more obvious that Elizabeth and Freddy have to stop Gracella once and for all, as she's definitely coming back one final time. It just feels cheap to me to have them defeat Gracella every time ... but then she still manages to come back in the next book. Why even bother if she's never truly defeated?? The antagonists are always so obvious in their intentions and Elizabeth's character has lost its charm. I liked seeing her struggle with her power, but that was about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
moviemagus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
This was my least favourite book from the trilogy. The main character made me really annoyed at the end... I get that she's a kid, but she acted so stubborn and selfrightious sometimes... And Guterson only uses "said" whatever the mode or mood of the conversation is, which really bothered me throughout the series.
The story was quiet dull as well, compared to the two first books.
The story was quiet dull as well, compared to the two first books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Abandonment
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