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christine_aru's review against another edition
5.0
It's over.
God, it's over, what am I supposed to do with my life now?
That ending is so so so good it's so satisfying it's worth all the pain I had to endure throughout the whole series. This book especially is an agonizing read from first page to the end. Except for the epilogue of course. It's perfect. *sighs* I hope there is more glimpse to how all the people are going to live now. I wonder what happened to Daniel. What about the child who is going to stay at the North? Ugh so many questions! How about the vortex?
I'm missing them already.
God, it's over, what am I supposed to do with my life now?
That ending is so so so good it's so satisfying it's worth all the pain I had to endure throughout the whole series. This book especially is an agonizing read from first page to the end. Except for the epilogue of course. It's perfect. *sighs* I hope there is more glimpse to how all the people are going to live now. I wonder what happened to Daniel. What about the child who is going to stay at the North? Ugh so many questions! How about the vortex?
I'm missing them already.
booksandstationery's review against another edition
5.0
[re-read january 2021]
I have such a hard time expressing with words how much I love these books! I will never get tired of this story and these characters♥️ (this will definitely be a staple yearly reread)
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Sin palabras ♥️ estos libros te destruyen el corazón pero son un mimo al alma!
Un final increíble para una saga increíble!!
Como amo estos libros, me enamoré completamente de los personajes y la historia, está última entrega tiene unos giros que no me esperaba, y el final es un mimo al alma!!
Sin dudas es mi saga favorita hasta el momento, no puedo explciar cuánto la amé!
I have such a hard time expressing with words how much I love these books! I will never get tired of this story and these characters♥️ (this will definitely be a staple yearly reread)
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Sin palabras ♥️ estos libros te destruyen el corazón pero son un mimo al alma!
Un final increíble para una saga increíble!!
Como amo estos libros, me enamoré completamente de los personajes y la historia, está última entrega tiene unos giros que no me esperaba, y el final es un mimo al alma!!
Sin dudas es mi saga favorita hasta el momento, no puedo explciar cuánto la amé!
kaylarara13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
4.75
readingwithmerb's review against another edition
3.0
~ 3.5 stars ~
Like this series, the last book had some ups and downs, but overall still worth it. I enjoyed the more constant and less repetitive nature of the main romance in this one, it tied everything up and the ending definitely left me looking forward to the next series, when I was hesitant to continue.
Like this series, the last book had some ups and downs, but overall still worth it. I enjoyed the more constant and less repetitive nature of the main romance in this one, it tied everything up and the ending definitely left me looking forward to the next series, when I was hesitant to continue.
starlightzebra's review
medium-paced
2.75
Terrible series. Annoying MC. Horrible pace. Childish writing. Maybe when I was 13 I would have liked it. I’m only giving it 2.75 because I rated a Court of Frost and Starlight 2.5 (probably one of the worst books I’ve ever read). This was the worst series I have ever finished though.
torihokana's review against another edition
5.0
This was such an amazing conclusion to the Air Awakens series. The character arcs that came full circle, the intense action, the angst, and the eventual happy ending. This series is definitely going to be in my default reread list.
headertime1981's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
I continue to see this trend of strong female characters who've grown through various books. I invest in these journeys and then feel elated by the reward of finally seeing them rule and see how they behave once they have power or the opportunity to lead. Lately, many of these MFCs have turned from their nature into nasty, bitter, vicious, and almost villainous characters. Bryce did in HOFAS along with Diem in the third book in Everflame, and now Vhalla has in her role as Empress. In these entire stories, they've bucked against people who rule with cruelty, yelling, irrationality, and, in most cases, lack of transparency and then, when given power, emulate it—and rarely apologize but try to validate their actions, their reasons for cruelty, for not listening to their friend's and families' counsel, keeping secrets from their most trusted allies, and screaming at anyone who opposes or disagrees with them.
I hope to see this trend fade. The journey that brought these female characters to their current positions of power was built on strength of character, empathy, and the ability to respect and listen to opposing perspectives. Women do not have to become monsters to be powerful. We do not have to become what we fought or hated to win. These are fantasies, made-up stories with real-life truths weaved in, but it does matter how our heroes win. That defines the story, and it defines us as humans.
I thoroughly enjoyed the supporting cast of Air Awakens. It was one of the highlights of the journey. I have a soft spot for Baldair and Jax, who I always imagine speaking like a pirate, and I love the magic system. Despite not being a huge fan of magic in general, I found how it was portrayed and utilized in this series to be entertaining and thought-provoking.
Despite losing momentum in the last two books of this series, I still found them incredibly enjoyable. My overall experience with the series was positive, and I will likely read more books by Elise Kova. Even with my complaints, I read the entire series in 10 days without any issues. It's been a long while since I've been so wrapped up in something new, and that's a testament to the series' engaging nature. I really did enjoy this, with the exception of the trope mentioned above.
I continue to see this trend of strong female characters who've grown through various books. I invest in these journeys and then feel elated by the reward of finally seeing them rule and see how they behave once they have power or the opportunity to lead. Lately, many of these MFCs have turned from their nature into nasty, bitter, vicious, and almost villainous characters. Bryce did in HOFAS along with Diem in the third book in Everflame, and now Vhalla has in her role as Empress. In these entire stories, they've bucked against people who rule with cruelty, yelling, irrationality, and, in most cases, lack of transparency and then, when given power, emulate it—and rarely apologize but try to validate their actions, their reasons for cruelty, for not listening to their friend's and families' counsel, keeping secrets from their most trusted allies, and screaming at anyone who opposes or disagrees with them.
I hope to see this trend fade. The journey that brought these female characters to their current positions of power was built on strength of character, empathy, and the ability to respect and listen to opposing perspectives. Women do not have to become monsters to be powerful. We do not have to become what we fought or hated to win. These are fantasies, made-up stories with real-life truths weaved in, but it does matter how our heroes win. That defines the story, and it defines us as humans.
I thoroughly enjoyed the supporting cast of Air Awakens. It was one of the highlights of the journey. I have a soft spot for Baldair and Jax, who I always imagine speaking like a pirate, and I love the magic system. Despite not being a huge fan of magic in general, I found how it was portrayed and utilized in this series to be entertaining and thought-provoking.
Despite losing momentum in the last two books of this series, I still found them incredibly enjoyable. My overall experience with the series was positive, and I will likely read more books by Elise Kova. Even with my complaints, I read the entire series in 10 days without any issues. It's been a long while since I've been so wrapped up in something new, and that's a testament to the series' engaging nature. I really did enjoy this, with the exception of the trope mentioned above.
itsjustprecious's review
5.0
Five stars.
This final installment was everything it needed to be. Crystal Crowned took me through the ringer. There were times when I smiled and laughed like an imbecile in public. There were also plenty of times I had to put the book down because my heart broke for these characters I have come to love. To be honest I am about to reread the series because I am not able to let them go just yet.
This final installment was everything it needed to be. Crystal Crowned took me through the ringer. There were times when I smiled and laughed like an imbecile in public. There were also plenty of times I had to put the book down because my heart broke for these characters I have come to love. To be honest I am about to reread the series because I am not able to let them go just yet.