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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
I really liked this book. It made me scream in anger and cry and laugh. Kinda disappointed with the (sort of) open end, but I thought it did end well.
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For most series, the last book tends to hold the most outlandish plot twists, stakes that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and the final resolution. Though In the Afterlight does meet all of these key aspects; however, there are a few exceptions.
In all honesty, I was completely disappointed with this book. The vast majority of the book was lying and waiting for something, anything to happen. I felt confident in the first few chapters, but after reading 200 pages, I wondered if anything new and exciting would occur. There were a few spurts of action but only to the frighten the character more than the readers. During this long, dull period of time, the characters experienced an endless amount of teenage angst. The teenage rebellion between characters grew quite annoying and ridiculous quickly.
I never expected to find myself hating Ruby. Whenever she did anything remotely dangerous or went behind Liam's back, the other characters pushed it aside as if it were nothing. But when the situation is flipped around, Ruby explodes. I understand that she is just trying to protect her friends, but could she be any less of a hypocrite? I had to put the book aside for a few days just so my brain could breathe. Ruby was exhausting.
It was no surprise that the last two chapters contained the most action since Never Fade's conclusion. I felt cheated when other characters, such as Viva and Chubs, went out on their own missions. Instead of tagging along, we were forced to withstand Ruby's internal tirade. It would be a few chapters until the missions were either deemed successful or a complete failure.
Not only are the characters faced with new challenges, but they also obtain answers. Answers that have been withheld since the very beginning. I guess since my expectations were so high for this book, I was hoping for a better explanation than.
The ending felt incredibly rushed and convenient.
If anything, In the Afterlight, gives off a series case of Second Book Syndrome. I did enjoy a few aspects, such as the final sentence. I don't mean that in a sarcastic way, I mean it in a remember-Jude-forever-way.
In all honesty, I was completely disappointed with this book. The vast majority of the book was lying and waiting for something, anything to happen. I felt confident in the first few chapters, but after reading 200 pages, I wondered if anything new and exciting would occur. There were a few spurts of action but only to the frighten the character more than the readers. During this long, dull period of time, the characters experienced an endless amount of teenage angst. The teenage rebellion between characters grew quite annoying and ridiculous quickly.
I never expected to find myself hating Ruby. Whenever she did anything remotely dangerous or went behind Liam's back, the other characters pushed it aside as if it were nothing. But when the situation is flipped around, Ruby explodes. I understand that she is just trying to protect her friends, but could she be any less of a hypocrite? I had to put the book aside for a few days just so my brain could breathe. Ruby was exhausting.
It was no surprise that the last two chapters contained the most action since Never Fade's conclusion. I felt cheated when other characters, such as Viva and Chubs, went out on their own missions. Instead of tagging along, we were forced to withstand Ruby's internal tirade. It would be a few chapters until the missions were either deemed successful or a complete failure.
Not only are the characters faced with new challenges, but they also obtain answers. Answers that have been withheld since the very beginning. I guess since my expectations were so high for this book, I was hoping for a better explanation than
Spoiler
the cliché of the water supply being poisonedThe ending felt incredibly rushed and convenient.
Spoiler
One moment, Ruby is back in Thurmond, and the next, Liam is swooping in for the rescue.If anything, In the Afterlight, gives off a series case of Second Book Syndrome. I did enjoy a few aspects, such as the final sentence. I don't mean that in a sarcastic way, I mean it in a remember-Jude-forever-way.
The finale to this series was everything I've ever wanted in a finale. It was action-packed and thrilling for the majority of the story and then BAM! It hit me with all of the emotions to the point where I was in tears by the time I finished the book. Ugh, I just love this series so much I can't even handle it.
This book was the perfect series ender that we always want but never, ever get. Still enough questions to keep you thinking, but loose ends tied up in a squishy lovely package.
I did really enjoy this series. There are some choices made along the plot line that I would have preferred were different. Overall a worthwhile read.
All I got to say is CARPE THE HELL OUT OF THAT DIEM!!!
Wow. I don't even know what to say. I loved it, I cried, I laughed and cried and cried and cried. I would have liked a little more closure but it was still perfect.
I’m not sure how I feel about this one. Cole was a favorite and his story arc just fell flat to me. He was a fighter and he just went out like that. Really?! Overall I enjoyed the book. But not as much as the first two. The Clancy excerpt at the end had me wondering if he was a product of his surroundings or if he would have turned out that way regardless of how his father and mother treated him. I’m glad zu came back and found her voice.