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melanie_books's review against another edition
4.0
Two years after defeating Grath - and discovering the possibility of bonding to different materials - Ceony is weeks away from her magicians exam. She hasn't told anyone, even Emery, about her practices with glass, fire, rubber, etc. in part because it is supposedly impossible. However, Saraj, an old enemy, knows of her abilities. When he escapes custody on his way to be executed, Ceony goes after him, using everything she knows.
I think that this book was a [mostly] great finish to the series. I feel like a few questions didn't get answered (i.e. what they will do with the knowledge that material bonds can be broken.) However, I liked the way that the author ended their search for Saraj, the question about what else Excisioners can bond to, and Ceony & Emery's relationship. All in all, it was [mostly] tied up in a nice, delightful package.
I think that this book was a [mostly] great finish to the series. I feel like a few questions didn't get answered (i.e. what they will do with the knowledge that material bonds can be broken.) However, I liked the way that the author ended their search for Saraj, the question about what else Excisioners can bond to, and Ceony & Emery's relationship. All in all, it was [mostly] tied up in a nice, delightful package.
vickery's review against another edition
2.0
By the third book I was exasperated with Ceony's character.
Girl is good at everything because of her photographic memory. Girl discovered something no other master ever found - makes her even better! Girl is so good, she is able to catch super villains that her masters cannot catch. Even though she disobeyed, lied, and acted with hubris, Ceony saves the day and no one holds it against her.
This same formula is applied to all three books, it was like reading a re-hash of book one, but they just kept getting more and more watered down. This was an absolute chore to finish.
Girl is good at everything because of her photographic memory. Girl discovered something no other master ever found - makes her even better! Girl is so good, she is able to catch super villains that her masters cannot catch. Even though she disobeyed, lied, and acted with hubris, Ceony saves the day and no one holds it against her.
This same formula is applied to all three books, it was like reading a re-hash of book one, but they just kept getting more and more watered down. This was an absolute chore to finish.
katie_bee2's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
rosofthewords's review against another edition
4.0
*accidentalmente borré lo escrito... Lloro*
No se si es impresión mía, pero este libro es más corto que los otros... O estaba desesperada por terminarlo.
En general es una buena serie, con una premisa sumamente interesante. La idea de la magia junto con las creaciones del hombre es genial. Me encantaría ser un Folder. Se hace rápida la lectura y particularmente el final de este libro es un poco meh... Prefiero el clímax de los libros anteriores. La trama podría tener más conflicto y suspenso.
Los personajes están bien. Ceony no es mi protagonista favorita pero tampoco la detesto y aunque me encantó Emery, a veces parecía muy perfecto. Vamos, que los defectos hacen a todos más humanos. La relación de ambos me gusta mucho, y después de un año y medio la relación ha evolucionado bastante a como quedaron al final del segundo libro.
Es una serie recomendable si buscan algo ligero y con algo de magia y steampunk.
No se si es impresión mía, pero este libro es más corto que los otros... O estaba desesperada por terminarlo.
En general es una buena serie, con una premisa sumamente interesante. La idea de la magia junto con las creaciones del hombre es genial. Me encantaría ser un Folder. Se hace rápida la lectura y particularmente el final de este libro es un poco meh... Prefiero el clímax de los libros anteriores. La trama podría tener más conflicto y suspenso.
Los personajes están bien. Ceony no es mi protagonista favorita pero tampoco la detesto y aunque me encantó Emery, a veces parecía muy perfecto. Vamos, que los defectos hacen a todos más humanos. La relación de ambos me gusta mucho, y después de un año y medio la relación ha evolucionado bastante a como quedaron al final del segundo libro.
Es una serie recomendable si buscan algo ligero y con algo de magia y steampunk.
viera's review against another edition
1.0
I kept hoping this would get better but it only got worse.
cosmith2015's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading this series immensely. It was creative, to the point, and interesting. Ms. Holmberg did a terrific job avoiding cliches and making it seem realistic. The main character, Ceony, developed a special ability that was thought impossible. However, Ceony didn't develop it because she was super powerful and super special. It developed by learning it from someone else and then actively working on it. The romance was slow and cute. I don't like romance too much, but I liked it in this story. She also experienced unfortunate consequences for her actions.
I wish the series was longer and I wish we spent more time in between the Big Plot Events. Between book 2 and book 3 was nearly a year and a half. I would have enjoyed seeing Ceony grow and develop into her magic.
I wish the series was longer and I wish we spent more time in between the Big Plot Events. Between book 2 and book 3 was nearly a year and a half. I would have enjoyed seeing Ceony grow and develop into her magic.
chaibun's review against another edition
So boring, it feels like a repeat of the last book, and Ceony just gets progressively more annoying, especially since she should know better after the last book. Idk why there was a 2 year time skip for this book as well. It just makes the weaker parts of the writing stand out even more.
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely enjoyed the new elements of the story, but was annoyed by the increasing references to religion and god. I don't mind religious aspects to books, but it felt like the author was pushing a agenda and trying to convert people. Overall, still a trilogy I would recommend even if I'm unlikely to read more from this writer.
tracy_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0