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julieverive's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 - a bit drawn out in the middle and then rapidly resolved at the end, but it was nice to revisit these characters again.
rynaissanceenby's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.75
A great conclusion to this trilogy! The story definitely did not go where I was expecting it to in really refreshing ways. I'm sad to let go of Hail and her story, but it wrap up in a relatively satisfying way. I think throughout both The Indranan War and The Farian War trilogies, Wagers has been developing their writing style, and particularly the way they describe peoples actions and movements in really unique and compelling ways.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation
grid's review against another edition
2.0
This ended well. I do think K.B. Wagers has a knack for writing emotional appealing prose. That said, this was full of plot holes you could fly a starship through.
I said enough in my review of the last novel about the magic introduced in this series. It was just as annoying in this novel, and just as inconsistently remembered.
But I found another thing to be almost equally annoyed by though, and that was how, in the first three novels, there were hints that this was all about bringing down the classism inherent in any monarchy. The main character has quite a lot of opinions about this in some of the early books, if I remember right. I remember thinking "okay... so she's not dismantling it overnight, because that would be far more disruptive to her empire, but surely it's coming in the next three novels." ...but nope. Not even a hint of it in this one. In fact, it's sort of the opposite. It turned into much more of a chosen one story than the first trilogy. (Or maybe I was just willing to give the first trilogy much more of a benefit of the doubt.) And our main character has definitely "resigned herself" to being the empress.
Just another point of disappointment to add to the pile for this series. I'm glad it's over.
I said enough in my review of the last novel about the magic introduced in this series. It was just as annoying in this novel, and just as inconsistently remembered.
But I found another thing to be almost equally annoyed by though, and that was how, in the first three novels, there were hints that this was all about bringing down the classism inherent in any monarchy. The main character has quite a lot of opinions about this in some of the early books, if I remember right. I remember thinking "okay... so she's not dismantling it overnight, because that would be far more disruptive to her empire, but surely it's coming in the next three novels." ...but nope. Not even a hint of it in this one. In fact, it's sort of the opposite. It turned into much more of a chosen one story than the first trilogy. (Or maybe I was just willing to give the first trilogy much more of a benefit of the doubt.) And our main character has definitely "resigned herself" to being the empress.
Just another point of disappointment to add to the pile for this series. I'm glad it's over.
qujoy's review against another edition
5.0
I loved all 6 books of this series. I moved this one to the top of my pile as soon as the preordered book arrived, but then I found myself slowing down to savor the final book because I didn’t want to say goodbye.
Finally the fantastic pacing and beloved characters won out and I had to finish this book. I wanted just a little more time with the author so I read the Acknowledgments and yelped with delight when I saw my own name listed because of my Patreon support!
I’m still sad to say goodbye, but I have a full heart.
Finally the fantastic pacing and beloved characters won out and I had to finish this book. I wanted just a little more time with the author so I read the Acknowledgments and yelped with delight when I saw my own name listed because of my Patreon support!
I’m still sad to say goodbye, but I have a full heart.
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
Even if it is an interesting final book in this series I think it drags a bit.
The character and the world building are as good as usual but the plot is a bit slow at times.
I think it can't be read as a standalone.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The character and the world building are as good as usual but the plot is a bit slow at times.
I think it can't be read as a standalone.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
maeve_spry's review against another edition
5.0
Satisfying conclusion
A wholly satisfying conclusion to a great series. More fast paced action and enjoyable plot twists will keep the reader entranced to the last pages!
A wholly satisfying conclusion to a great series. More fast paced action and enjoyable plot twists will keep the reader entranced to the last pages!
swt's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the Indranan trilogy better overall. The Farian trilogy is a bit too Stockholm syndrome for me. Liked the various aliens but kept coming back to Aiz and Mia and Hail being besties after the kidnapping and abuse. And Adora went from being a mysterious unknown to a caricature of a mad scientist. Not horrible, but I do think the first trilogy was much stronger. Sigh.