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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
caseymgreer1's review
5.0
This series has taken over my every thought lately. This was a wonderful conclusion. Juliet Marillier’s writing is slow, but in the best possible way! She doesn’t rush anything, whether it be plot, relationships, or otherwise, which really helps you to savor every moment of the story. These characters moved and inspired me. I wish I had more time with them.
nourbey's review
5.0
Talk about an effing slow burn. This was three books worth of the slowest burn. MZ balks at how slow this slow burn is. See this is what a romantic sub plot was born to be. It adds a lil sugar. Anywaysss, character development went crazy. I mean Grim?? Went from trying to off himself to mr.confident-and-will-fight-for-justice over the course of 3 books. It was great it was like Medieval Ireland was Gotham and Blackthorn and Grim were Batman and Robin! Liked the mystery aspect too. All good things.
sslovesbooks_1's review
5.0
The last in the trilogy of Blackthorn and Grim. I loved how the characters have developed and they have become closer as time has gone on. A great story this time about the Heartwood House and the fae people. Really enjoyed these books - not a genre I’ve read before but it has sparked my interest.
5 stars
5 stars
shalini_gunnasan's review
3.0
This wasn't as engaging as the first two books. I've grown quite fond of Blackthorn and her partner Grim, even though Grim seemed more like a woman's fantasy man than a real person. Compared to the first two books, this is a bit more feel-good, and I suppose it parallels Blackthorn's own emotional healing. I would read this just to complete the Dynamic Duo's saga, but if this had been the first book, I doubt I would have continued the series.
amybraunauthor's review
4.0
Fantastic, emotional ending to this fantasy-mystery series. While I figured out most of the twist before the first hundred pages. That said, the story was still engaging and easily the most heart-breaking of the series. Every new character had a pain-filled backstory, and no one escaped without being a changed person. Blackthorn and Grim's relationship was put to the test, and I honestly had no idea how it would turn out for them. Another version of the fey was shown and I was glad to see how everything wrapped up. Both main characters have come a long way, but it was Blackthorn who made the strongest impact in this particular book. I'm going to miss this team, and definitely recommend these books to anyone who loves a mix of mystery and fantasy, and maybe a hint of romance between two characters who support and save each other.
geekmom's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.25
My favourite book in the series - I will be looking for more by this author in the future. A really satisfying wrap up for the main characters…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Abandonment
whatsmacksaid's review
4.0
I enjoyed this whole trilogy so much. (Especially Cara in this one, and her relationship with Blackthorn.) Just treat yourself and read them all.