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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
I was honestly not expecting such a satisfying ending but I was very pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed every minute of this book. My only gripe is that I wish the five main characters were able to spend more time together throughout the entire series, but I can't hold that against just this one.
I'll probably read the next series, too, because this one ended so well.
I'll probably read the next series, too, because this one ended so well.
Now that I've finished the first five books, I've noticed a trend in which I rate the books narrated by my favorite characters lower than the books narrated by characters I enjoy more generically. I suspect this is because I enter my favorite characters' books with higher expectations than usual. Despite the slight variations in my reviews, each of these first five installments has been very solid and enjoyable to read.
My main gripe with this book is that I was hoping that more of the protagonists would be present for the majority of the novel, like when the story was told from Clay's POV. I've enjoyed following individual characters (Tsunami in the second book, especially), but I was hoping that a big finale like Sunny's wouldn't involve as many solo missions.
While the ending was satisfying overall, and just as fast-paced as the rest of the series... And while I loved seeing Sunny's individual adventures and am glad she got to narrate the finale... I was more than a little surprised that the plot took the direction it did. I am left still wanting follow-ups to plots begun in previous installments; though I am hopeful that these narrative threads will continue in the Wings of Fire books I've yet to read.
To end on a positive note (and with a spoiler for the very end of this novel): I love Sunny's gradual realization that she doesn't reciprocate Starflight's romantic attraction. To see this in any story, but especially in one geared towards kids (where storybook romances abound) is incredibly refreshing, and it gives Sunny an extra degree of agency that warms my heart. She has truly gone from an unassuming side character (the "nice one" I never thought would get much of a story) to one of my favorite dragons thanks to her unique and unexpected character arc. I hope that Sunny makes cameos in later books, so that I can continue to fawn over her.
My main gripe with this book is that I was hoping that more of the protagonists would be present for the majority of the novel, like when the story was told from Clay's POV. I've enjoyed following individual characters (Tsunami in the second book, especially), but I was hoping that a big finale like Sunny's wouldn't involve as many solo missions.
While the ending was satisfying overall, and just as fast-paced as the rest of the series... And while I loved seeing Sunny's individual adventures and am glad she got to narrate the finale... I was more than a little surprised that the plot took the direction it did. I am left still wanting follow-ups to plots begun in previous installments; though I am hopeful that these narrative threads will continue in the Wings of Fire books I've yet to read.
To end on a positive note (and with a spoiler for the very end of this novel): I love Sunny's gradual realization that she doesn't reciprocate Starflight's romantic attraction. To see this in any story, but especially in one geared towards kids (where storybook romances abound) is incredibly refreshing, and it gives Sunny an extra degree of agency that warms my heart. She has truly gone from an unassuming side character (the "nice one" I never thought would get much of a story) to one of my favorite dragons thanks to her unique and unexpected character arc. I hope that Sunny makes cameos in later books, so that I can continue to fawn over her.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
Carrie: 4.5 stars
Ethan: “this is one of my favorite books so… 5 stars”
Ethan: “this is one of my favorite books so… 5 stars”
adventurous
medium-paced
when this book came out in 2014 i read literally all of it in one night in like... two sittings. i did not do that this time because these days i have the attention span of a lab rat on methamphetamines but wings of fire really is that good huh
Sunnnyyyyyyyy!! Mon bebeeee. J'ai adoré ce tome, malgré le fait quencore une fois on ait moins du groupe réuni, j'ai adoré le palais de sable et épine. Et qu'en fin une des familles ne soit pas absolument affreuse. En plus, dans ce tome ci, on retrouve tout le monde, Naufrage, Péril, Assassin.... etc ! On a un dénouement final, et une fin qui se suffit en soi. Je vais quand même essayer de commencer le cycle suivant. Je ne pensais pas autant aimer. Mais ils me plaisent bien ces petites bouilles. Mais en voyant les couvertures suivantes... j'ai peur que ça parte trop loin, la c'est cool pcq ya encore du mystere et tout. Mais j'ai peur qu'après ça devienne juste tiré par les cheveux. Je dirai que mon favoris reste Argil, puis Gloria, même si je les ai tous adoré à leur manière. Hate de découvrir ce nouvel arc.
Note 17/20
After Starflight’s book, I was a little hesitant about Sunny’s storyline… but I shouldn’t have been. The story was well paced and was intriguing. Blaze is annoying as usual and Starlight is no longer last on my list (Glory is still first tho). I enjoyed all the emotions brought out by this story. Got teary eyed towards the end along with anger towards the author…. But I’m over it now.
Tied things up nicely.
Spoiler
It's silly for me to focus on in a book filled with epic dragon battles, but I found it oddly refreshing that Sunny doesn't realize she has feelings for Star Flight. It's a healthy message about friendship in the face of unrequited love.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful