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thoseoldcrows23's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When I first read this back in 2018 I remember being underwhelmed. Now, upon reread, I feel much more positive about it. I think this is a very fitting ending to the series that wraps up the story well but leaves room for more adventures. I think the plot is a little weak in the end but plot has always been the weakest aspect of this series so I can forgive it. I like where the characters end up and that's really all that matters to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, and Body horror
kriti's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Death
maryjames's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, and Gore
onefineelephant's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
9/10. Loved the addition of Henry even though I wasn't sure I was going to. Was satisfied with the ending. Glad that the sets of couples got together. I am continually impressed how the author can do things that I would have never guessed would happen yet feel so right. Great book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Violence
theespressoedition's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
So we've reached the end. I'll admit, I'm a little bit emotional about wrapping up this series. Now, that might seem strange considering my 3-star ratings for every book, but hear me out:
This series is confusing as hell. There, I said it. Okay, that's not a revelation because I've said it in every review so far, but it's just the truth. There is a lot that doesn't make sense - even at the very end. I actually wound up messaging a fellow reader (and a huge fan of the series) to pepper them with a bunch of questions because, despite having read them all, I was still confused about so much!
Maggie's writing is beyond unique. I'm truly wracking my brain trying to come up with a better description, but that's all I can think of. It's not necessarily "beautiful" but it is interesting. The writing alone made me want to come back for more. Even when I was scared to death by the content, I wanted to know what happened next.
I can't say that this was my favorite series of all time. I can't even really say that I "loved" the books. But, for whatever reason, I definitely think I'll want to read them again at some point. Maybe it'll help me understand them better? Maybe I'll find myself even liking them more at that point. For now, the entire series gets a 3-star rating from me (which makes sense because that's the exact rating I gave every single book).
It's dark, it's quotable, it has great diversity, it's haunting, it's interesting, it's confusing - and I think it's worth reading if only to say you did!
This series is confusing as hell. There, I said it. Okay, that's not a revelation because I've said it in every review so far, but it's just the truth. There is a lot that doesn't make sense - even at the very end. I actually wound up messaging a fellow reader (and a huge fan of the series) to pepper them with a bunch of questions because, despite having read them all, I was still confused about so much!
Maggie's writing is beyond unique. I'm truly wracking my brain trying to come up with a better description, but that's all I can think of. It's not necessarily "beautiful" but it is interesting. The writing alone made me want to come back for more. Even when I was scared to death by the content, I wanted to know what happened next.
I can't say that this was my favorite series of all time. I can't even really say that I "loved" the books. But, for whatever reason, I definitely think I'll want to read them again at some point. Maybe it'll help me understand them better? Maybe I'll find myself even liking them more at that point. For now, the entire series gets a 3-star rating from me (which makes sense because that's the exact rating I gave every single book).
It's dark, it's quotable, it has great diversity, it's haunting, it's interesting, it's confusing - and I think it's worth reading if only to say you did!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Gore, and Murder
keen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, Gore, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
limiwh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Body horror, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse and Gun violence
Minor: Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, and Racism
kallifornia05's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
this book honestly is a great end to the series, while it does feel quite rushed towards the end with a few pieces that were left open to the viewers interpretation, it was still an amazing book that i would recommend :).
also i have to mention when noah ended up being the one to have told gansey about glendower amazing 10/10
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Grief
this book can just be very dark and intense, so i would just be sure if this stuff will bother you to take breaks while reading. other tw/cw in book: -r*pe joke (character gets mad about it) -if reading the opal extra story sex scenes are discussedcarlyisnotliterate's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the real favour was the friends we made along the way :)))
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gore, and Gun violence
myarae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence