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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
Edit: 10/26/22
So I finished the book last night and it was not what I expected. The writing was amazing as usual, the characterization is once again the best I've ever seen, the plot was intriguing, but something just fell flat. I don't know if it was the vibes or none of the characters felt enjoyable this time around. I felt like every scene could have been half its length. Not to diminish Maggie's writing style, but Farooq Lane and Henessy playing house was really annoying to read through let alone for long stretches. Ronan being missing most of the book made it even worse. Matthew's absence meant only Declan had enjoyable narrations.
I also finished the book with questions unanswered. (I may have just skimmed the pages they were explained??? but I feel unfulfilled.) First and foremost, how is a sweetmetal created???? Secondly, why was Jordan awake if she was not a visionary. Third, what was so powerful about Ronan? Even if he was specially made by the forest, he didnt seem to dream better than anyone else. Like he can't stop Nathan from making a bomb when he's the ultimate dreamer? I just felt like loose threads were left open on the main storyline of the series.
Regardless of that all, the stakes felt very real. The threat was resolved. I couldn't stop reading. Adam had more time to shine. Blue and Gansey finally showed up. The book was not bad by any means, it just felt like nothing truly interesting happened. I will still give it 4 stars because I enjoyed it. Based on this ending though, I'm probably going to limit my rereads to TRC only.
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After Mister Impossible: Here I am writing a review on a book I have never read because I have THOUGHTS. Spoilers for Mister Impossible below:
- Tell me why my first thought after the twist at the end was "Jordan and Hennessy were switched at birth" when Henessy was fine and was obviously the dreamer. Is Jordan wearing a sweetmetal? Has she somehow made herself human even though Matthew has not? Is it somehow because Henessy was the one to turn it off? I'M GOING INSANE.
- Okay but poor Matthew this whole book. I too would be having a mental breakdown the whole time. But what are they going to do with him now? They'll probably just find him and bring him home and ignore him most of the book. But imagine the potential of them having Matthew in a wheelchair and bringing him to the art museum on a daily basis so he'll wake up. Having to explain to him he's going to fall asleep if he leaves. Honestly tragedy. I'd pay to see it.
- Did the painting of Jordan become a sweetmetal because her and her mom both painted it? What happened there? If the moral of the story is going to be "true art saves all" I am going to riot. Why were so many people falling asleep? You think the moderators would know if so many of them were dream creatures? I didnt think there were that many dreamers based on the events of TRC. But then again, all these moderators ARE associated with dreamers. Love to see the hypocrisy. Anyways all the other random people like the pilot? Seems like a dangerous profession for a dream. It makes me wonder if these are like children of dreams too? I dont know
- I know the elephant in the room here is Bryde. How is he so powerful if he is just a byproduct of Ronan? What was with that breakdown he had? Also, does this once again prove that Ronan is the all powerful dreamer they hinted at in TRC? I get that was just to Cabeswater but regardless Ronan is the expert dreamer and can do anything. So how is he such a wimp compared to Bryde, who he gave power to?
- I cant believe I like Declan now but Jordan brings out the best in him. They are so cute and domestic together. They were talking about getting married before their first kiss??? Even Matthew mentioned it? Whats been going on between the scenes?
Some other stuff:
- Wasn't Adam supposed to be a main chatacter in this series? What happened to him? Although I do love his dorm room tarot card readings?
- I'm interested in how everyone from 300 fox way is doing without any ley energy or how they have been affected by this whole ordeal. Has adam gone to them for help with ronan? It feels weird without the old characters there.
- This is me being bitter but I hate how everyone forgot Noah so I wish Ronan was like "if we activated the ley line before Noah never woukd have left." I am waiting for a reference that will never come.
I think that's everything but I am PUMPED. Its probably going to take another 2 years but I am ready.
So I finished the book last night and it was not what I expected. The writing was amazing as usual, the characterization is once again the best I've ever seen, the plot was intriguing, but something just fell flat. I don't know if it was the vibes or none of the characters felt enjoyable this time around. I felt like every scene could have been half its length. Not to diminish Maggie's writing style, but Farooq Lane and Henessy playing house was really annoying to read through let alone for long stretches. Ronan being missing most of the book made it even worse. Matthew's absence meant only Declan had enjoyable narrations.
I also finished the book with questions unanswered. (I may have just skimmed the pages they were explained??? but I feel unfulfilled.) First and foremost, how is a sweetmetal created???? Secondly, why was Jordan awake if she was not a visionary. Third, what was so powerful about Ronan? Even if he was specially made by the forest, he didnt seem to dream better than anyone else. Like he can't stop Nathan from making a bomb when he's the ultimate dreamer? I just felt like loose threads were left open on the main storyline of the series.
Regardless of that all, the stakes felt very real. The threat was resolved. I couldn't stop reading. Adam had more time to shine. Blue and Gansey finally showed up. The book was not bad by any means, it just felt like nothing truly interesting happened. I will still give it 4 stars because I enjoyed it. Based on this ending though, I'm probably going to limit my rereads to TRC only.
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After Mister Impossible: Here I am writing a review on a book I have never read because I have THOUGHTS. Spoilers for Mister Impossible below:
- Tell me why my first thought after the twist at the end was "Jordan and Hennessy were switched at birth" when Henessy was fine and was obviously the dreamer. Is Jordan wearing a sweetmetal? Has she somehow made herself human even though Matthew has not? Is it somehow because Henessy was the one to turn it off? I'M GOING INSANE.
- Okay but poor Matthew this whole book. I too would be having a mental breakdown the whole time. But what are they going to do with him now? They'll probably just find him and bring him home and ignore him most of the book. But imagine the potential of them having Matthew in a wheelchair and bringing him to the art museum on a daily basis so he'll wake up. Having to explain to him he's going to fall asleep if he leaves. Honestly tragedy. I'd pay to see it.
- Did the painting of Jordan become a sweetmetal because her and her mom both painted it? What happened there? If the moral of the story is going to be "true art saves all" I am going to riot. Why were so many people falling asleep? You think the moderators would know if so many of them were dream creatures? I didnt think there were that many dreamers based on the events of TRC. But then again, all these moderators ARE associated with dreamers. Love to see the hypocrisy. Anyways all the other random people like the pilot? Seems like a dangerous profession for a dream. It makes me wonder if these are like children of dreams too? I dont know
- I know the elephant in the room here is Bryde. How is he so powerful if he is just a byproduct of Ronan? What was with that breakdown he had? Also, does this once again prove that Ronan is the all powerful dreamer they hinted at in TRC? I get that was just to Cabeswater but regardless Ronan is the expert dreamer and can do anything. So how is he such a wimp compared to Bryde, who he gave power to?
- I cant believe I like Declan now but Jordan brings out the best in him. They are so cute and domestic together. They were talking about getting married before their first kiss??? Even Matthew mentioned it? Whats been going on between the scenes?
Some other stuff:
- Wasn't Adam supposed to be a main chatacter in this series? What happened to him? Although I do love his dorm room tarot card readings?
- I'm interested in how everyone from 300 fox way is doing without any ley energy or how they have been affected by this whole ordeal. Has adam gone to them for help with ronan? It feels weird without the old characters there.
- This is me being bitter but I hate how everyone forgot Noah so I wish Ronan was like "if we activated the ley line before Noah never woukd have left." I am waiting for a reference that will never come.
I think that's everything but I am PUMPED. Its probably going to take another 2 years but I am ready.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
It's good to have a book be equally exciting that continues to build in the world even as the last installment. Theres incredible parts in this book that are really special, like sibling relationships that feel real and whole. The Dreamer Trilogy is magical but so grounded with everyday bits that the impossibilities feel so real. It's hard for me to second hand tell people the plots about this book because you really just have to experience it. Pynch 5ever.
The end of this trilogy… amazing characters, story, world.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
Although probably not as good as the first two in the series, this served as an excellent ending to Ronan Lynch’s story. A beautifully written, heartfelt farewell to some characters we’ve loved for years.
Quelle conclusion épique ! Ce dernier tome marque la fin de la saga The Raven Cycle, ma saga préférée ! Il est difficile pour moi de dire adieu au personnage de Ronan Lynch et ses aventures de rêveur.
Dans ce troisième tome, l’apocalypse approche et les personnages essayent de tout faire pour l’empêcher. Comme dans les tomes précédents, le fait d’avoir des chapitres sur les points de vue des différents personnages nous permet de mieux comprendre et faire avancer l’intrigue.
Je dois dire que grâce à cette trilogie je suis un peu tombée amoureuse de Declan Lynch (que je détestais dans The Raven Boys). Les personnages féminins sont aussi des role models pour moi, elles ont toutes beaucoup de courage et de force. Le duo Jordan et Hennessy est fabuleux, et j’ai adoré l’arc anti-hero de Carmen. Je n’oublie pas mes chouchous, Adam et Matthew qui ne sont que mignonnerie incarnée. Et puis Ronan. Que dire à part que c’est mon personnage préféré tous livres confondus ? Son caractère, son pouvoir, son apparence ? C’est un homme tellement complexe qui vit des aventures tellement extraordinaires. Je l’aime.
Le fait que les personnages soient tous queer et qu’ils y ait une majorité de personnages de couleur rend aussi cette trilogie très importante. Car l’intrigue de fantasy ne met pas l’accent sur leur couleur ou leur identité : c’est juste un détail de leur caractérisation. Ce n’est donc pas un livre qui traite de ça mais qui le prend en compte. Et j’adore.
Concernant l’intrigue du tome 3 en elle-même, je n’ai pas envie de vous spoiler alors je resterai brève. Je ne m’attendais presque à rien et j'ai été surprise de bout en bout. La quête de Declan sur sa mère : WoW. La quête de Ronan sur son identité : WoW. La quête de Matthew : WoW. La quête de Jordan et Hennessy sur les sweet metals : Wow. Et surtout la révélation de l’apocalypse (qui menace depuis le tome 1) : WoW.
J’ai rarement été aussi surprise par un livre, par une histoire. C’est un véritable pageturner qui nous fait passer par toutes les émotions. L’histoire en elle-même est tellement originale, j’adore le monde des rêves et Stiefvater en construit un qui est impressionnant et régit par des règles simples. Sa plume est aussi très poétique et métaphorique. Elle arrive à rester fidèle à chaque personnage à la lettre près, c’est très impressionnant !
Et ce prologue, maman, ce prologue… Une magnifique conclusion ! J’étais très émue de refermer ce livre.
Je suis vraiment triste que la trilogie ne soit pas encore traduite en français. J’espère pouvoir apporter le manuscrit du tome 1 à Hachette ou Bookmark éditions (qui ont publiés les premiers tomes de The Raven Cycle).
J’ai aussi appris que The Raven Boys allait être adapté en roman graphique, j’ai tellement hâte! Si seulement Netflix voulait bien acheter les droits pour un en faire une bonne adaptation je serai comblée !
5 étoiles
Dans ce troisième tome, l’apocalypse approche et les personnages essayent de tout faire pour l’empêcher. Comme dans les tomes précédents, le fait d’avoir des chapitres sur les points de vue des différents personnages nous permet de mieux comprendre et faire avancer l’intrigue.
Je dois dire que grâce à cette trilogie je suis un peu tombée amoureuse de Declan Lynch (que je détestais dans The Raven Boys). Les personnages féminins sont aussi des role models pour moi, elles ont toutes beaucoup de courage et de force. Le duo Jordan et Hennessy est fabuleux, et j’ai adoré l’arc anti-hero de Carmen. Je n’oublie pas mes chouchous, Adam et Matthew qui ne sont que mignonnerie incarnée. Et puis Ronan. Que dire à part que c’est mon personnage préféré tous livres confondus ? Son caractère, son pouvoir, son apparence ? C’est un homme tellement complexe qui vit des aventures tellement extraordinaires. Je l’aime.
Le fait que les personnages soient tous queer et qu’ils y ait une majorité de personnages de couleur rend aussi cette trilogie très importante. Car l’intrigue de fantasy ne met pas l’accent sur leur couleur ou leur identité : c’est juste un détail de leur caractérisation. Ce n’est donc pas un livre qui traite de ça mais qui le prend en compte. Et j’adore.
Concernant l’intrigue du tome 3 en elle-même, je n’ai pas envie de vous spoiler alors je resterai brève. Je ne m’attendais presque à rien et j'ai été surprise de bout en bout. La quête de Declan sur sa mère : WoW. La quête de Ronan sur son identité : WoW. La quête de Matthew : WoW. La quête de Jordan et Hennessy sur les sweet metals : Wow. Et surtout la révélation de l’apocalypse (qui menace depuis le tome 1) : WoW.
J’ai rarement été aussi surprise par un livre, par une histoire. C’est un véritable pageturner qui nous fait passer par toutes les émotions. L’histoire en elle-même est tellement originale, j’adore le monde des rêves et Stiefvater en construit un qui est impressionnant et régit par des règles simples. Sa plume est aussi très poétique et métaphorique. Elle arrive à rester fidèle à chaque personnage à la lettre près, c’est très impressionnant !
Et ce prologue, maman, ce prologue… Une magnifique conclusion ! J’étais très émue de refermer ce livre.
Je suis vraiment triste que la trilogie ne soit pas encore traduite en français. J’espère pouvoir apporter le manuscrit du tome 1 à Hachette ou Bookmark éditions (qui ont publiés les premiers tomes de The Raven Cycle).
J’ai aussi appris que The Raven Boys allait être adapté en roman graphique, j’ai tellement hâte! Si seulement Netflix voulait bien acheter les droits pour un en faire une bonne adaptation je serai comblée !
5 étoiles
Another incredible one. I love these. The ending was fantastic.