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whichwayis_weston7's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I wanted to enjoy this as much as the first instalment in the series but unfortunately the cracks in the story telling really are impossible to ignore in the final book. There were passages of strange philosophical rants that pulled me out of the narrative completely and felt more like the author discussing the morality of the character's actions rather than actual introspective conflict.
The 'small universe' problem was also at its worst here - a universe is an impossibly large thing, far too big for the same groups of people to keep showing up in the same locations as each other (the gates help with this but still how would they know?!) It would have felt more in the realms of reality if this was all taking place in one or two galaxies - which are by no means small!
I've been struggling all the way through the series with whether or not I like Eva and at first I thought that was the point of her character arc but there was never enough change or growth for me to go 'okay I like you/forgive you now' and really she's just a terrible person that happens to help save the day.
The pop culture references stopped being that - just references to enjoy like a little aside with the author, and became whole plot points. So basically this one rips-off Voltron... badly. Instead of 5 cat mechs turning into a big humanoid mech... 3 humanoid mechs turn into a big cat mech... do, do ya get it? DO YOU?! And as always not enough psychic cats. Vakar was wonderful though and deserves to be protected at all costs.
The 'small universe' problem was also at its worst here - a universe is an impossibly large thing, far too big for the same groups of people to keep showing up in the same locations as each other (the gates help with this but still how would they know?!) It would have felt more in the realms of reality if this was all taking place in one or two galaxies - which are by no means small!
I've been struggling all the way through the series with whether or not I like Eva and at first I thought that was the point of her character arc but there was never enough change or growth for me to go 'okay I like you/forgive you now' and really she's just a terrible person that happens to help save the day.
The pop culture references stopped being that - just references to enjoy like a little aside with the author, and became whole plot points. So basically this one rips-off Voltron... badly. Instead of 5 cat mechs turning into a big humanoid mech... 3 humanoid mechs turn into a big cat mech... do, do ya get it? DO YOU?! And as always not enough psychic cats. Vakar was wonderful though and deserves to be protected at all costs.
malreynolds111's review against another edition
4.0
Our main character Eva Innocente refers to herself as a "nobody spaceship captain from a small star system in one tiny corner of an enormous universe". However, the influence that she has over her universe in never more apparent than in this book. The feisty crew of La Sirena Negra is once again saving the world, this time with the help of the Proarkhe.
My favorite physic cats have a slightly larger role this time which made me very happy. No Spoilers, but I love the little twist at the very end of the novel.
I hope that Valerie Valdes continues to write about the crews adventures.
ARC from Netgalley
My favorite physic cats have a slightly larger role this time which made me very happy. No Spoilers, but I love the little twist at the very end of the novel.
I hope that Valerie Valdes continues to write about the crews adventures.
ARC from Netgalley
jhamm115's review
4.0
4.25 stars rounded down.
This third (and potentially last) installment of “The Chilling Effect” series capped everything off with tons of high stakes action with an undercut of some humor.
Witty, exciting, and sweet; this is the best of the trilogy! Because of my enjoyment of this trilogy and “Where Peace is Lost” I’ll be reading whatever Valdes comes out with next.
This third (and potentially last) installment of “The Chilling Effect” series capped everything off with tons of high stakes action with an undercut of some humor.
Witty, exciting, and sweet; this is the best of the trilogy! Because of my enjoyment of this trilogy and “Where Peace is Lost” I’ll be reading whatever Valdes comes out with next.
erinsteffens's review against another edition
3.0
This series is a fun, feel-good adventure story, but I did like the first two books a little better than this one.
beardandrun's review
5.0
It has taken three books; however, we FINALLY HAVE CAT ACTION.
This is what I've been waiting for and it was worth it.
This may be the best book in the series, close to the first one. The crew has come far, and they're all so loveable.
I reiterate if you like mass effect, you'll love this and it's (charming) borderline copying of it at some points.
This is what I've been waiting for and it was worth it.
This may be the best book in the series, close to the first one. The crew has come far, and they're all so loveable.
I reiterate if you like mass effect, you'll love this and it's (charming) borderline copying of it at some points.
pasc_oh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
nikkijazzie's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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