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katrinarose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What a stunning conclusion to a brilliant trilogy. This is truly one of the best YA fantasy series out there, even if you’re not a YA fan I highly recommend giving it a try.
Reading the author’s bio and seeing she studied political theory explained her genius political plot lines and twists. It was done with such nuance, complexity, and thought that it felt like something that could happen in the real world (if there were dragons in the real world of course). She doesn’t rely on deus ex machina or any other annoying devices to propel the plot forward, plans don’t ever go 100% the way they were planned, and it makes it all the more believable.
Intelligence of the plot aside, this book made me so emotional, I actually cried (which never happens to me with fantasy). I love the bit of romance we get in this book also, it didn’t overtake the plot but it perfectly rounded it out. The character development remains unmatched, and while the author does not shy away from brutality, it’s never done in a way that doesn’t make sense for the character committing the brutal acts. She also doesn’t draw out goriness just for the sake of it. My only complaint is that I don’t feel like Delo’s POV added a lot but it’s very minor in the scope of the book.
I couldn’t put this book down and the ending didn’t disappoint. Honestly I don’t think I’ll be able to read any YA fantasy for a while after this, nothing will compare.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Animal death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Violence, Classism, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism and Confinement
Minor: Torture, Child death, Sexual content, Excrement, Death of parent, and Incest
katymat18's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
I put off reading this one because I knew it was the end and I really just didn’t want to say goodbye to the Aurelian Cycle. But wow! This. This is how you end a trilogy! I cried so much and had to take a few breaks for emotional reasons, but I truly loved this world of dragons.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Torture, and Murder
Minor: Bullying and Homophobia
microbemom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
This is an excellent series with an excellent ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Sexism, Bullying, Classism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
kbz_22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75
So, I just finished “Furysong” by Rosaria Munda, and let me tell you, it’s a real page-turner. The plot twists had me hooked, and I couldn’t put it down. It’s filled with political intrigue and high stakes, and I was literally on the edge of my seat.
Munda’s storytelling skills are off the charts. She takes you on this emotional roller coaster, and there are some unexpected tragedies that hit hard. But it’s amazing how the characters handle it all. Their depth and resilience make the story so much more engaging.
But here’s the kicker – while the book is fantastic, the ending felt kinda rushed to me. And some of the characters I’d grown to love just sort of vanish towards the end without much closure. It left me wanting more, you know?
Overall, though, it’s a fantastic read. You should definitely check it out if you’re into thrilling stories with complex characters and crazy plot twists.
Munda’s storytelling skills are off the charts. She takes you on this emotional roller coaster, and there are some unexpected tragedies that hit hard. But it’s amazing how the characters handle it all. Their depth and resilience make the story so much more engaging.
But here’s the kicker – while the book is fantastic, the ending felt kinda rushed to me. And some of the characters I’d grown to love just sort of vanish towards the end without much closure. It left me wanting more, you know?
Overall, though, it’s a fantastic read. You should definitely check it out if you’re into thrilling stories with complex characters and crazy plot twists.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Animal cruelty, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, War, Classism, Blood, Slavery, and Violence
casualk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Animal death
Minor: Torture
aseel_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
4.25
A solid ending to this trilogy, but I still want MORE :(
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Vomit, War, Child death, Classism, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Animal death, Murder, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Torture, and Violence
betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
Okay, but why are more people not talking about this trilogy? I feel like it can be so difficult to pace YA fantasy trilogies, but Rosaria Munda did an excellent job with this one. All three books felt so important and contributed to the overall story. It doesn't suffer from second book syndrome, and ends with an explosive third book you'll have a hard time putting down!
I think part of what makes this series so great is the integration of well-rounded characters to an intricate, detailed fantastical world. Yes, there were things that I forgot from the first book to this one, but it didn't matter. I was still just as engrossed in the story. Annie and Lee are still my favorite points of view, but we get some additional ones from the second book that really help round out the complete story that's happening.
This series is also unique in that it starts off in the aftermath of a revolution, with a soceity trying to figure out how to move forward. Of course, you run the danger of barging in and taking control when the new government is just being built; someone you didn't want in control in the first place. There is such an interesting discussion of power and government and who gets a say in the control of that government. I think I would re-read the series again just for that.
All in all, if you love dragons, you love great characers, and you love intricate world building, you should definitely pick this series up! You won't be disappointed.
I think part of what makes this series so great is the integration of well-rounded characters to an intricate, detailed fantastical world. Yes, there were things that I forgot from the first book to this one, but it didn't matter. I was still just as engrossed in the story. Annie and Lee are still my favorite points of view, but we get some additional ones from the second book that really help round out the complete story that's happening.
This series is also unique in that it starts off in the aftermath of a revolution, with a soceity trying to figure out how to move forward. Of course, you run the danger of barging in and taking control when the new government is just being built; someone you didn't want in control in the first place. There is such an interesting discussion of power and government and who gets a say in the control of that government. I think I would re-read the series again just for that.
All in all, if you love dragons, you love great characers, and you love intricate world building, you should definitely pick this series up! You won't be disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Moderate: Child death, War, and Torture
Minor: Bullying, Sexual assault, and Homophobia
leahjanespeare's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Now that I’ve finished, I can let out the breath I had been holding for an entire year while I waited for this final book to release. JEEZ. It wasn’t all happy-good-times by the end but we did get closure for everyone and some hopeful happily-ever-after-for-now.
I am just blown away by the world building and politics and lore created in this world. I will miss these characters a lot. The slow-burn side romance reminds me of my favorite Oz fantasy series, so if you like waiting - it does pay off at the end. At times I felt so moved that tears were suddenly filling my eyes. This kind of slow sneaky love for a world and its characters is hard to find and click with for me. I can’t wait to see what this author writes next. I do love this world and hope there’s more in it, but will also be excited if she tries something completely new.
I am just blown away by the world building and politics and lore created in this world. I will miss these characters a lot. The slow-burn side romance reminds me of my favorite Oz fantasy series, so if you like waiting - it does pay off at the end. At times I felt so moved that tears were suddenly filling my eyes. This kind of slow sneaky love for a world and its characters is hard to find and click with for me. I can’t wait to see what this author writes next. I do love this world and hope there’s more in it, but will also be excited if she tries something completely new.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: Rape
thebakerbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
This is a trilogy that gets better with each book, and this finale is definitely the best of the series. I read the first two books over a year ago, but as soon as I started this one, I was right back into the story, no recaps necessary, still in love with these characters.
Because that's really the heart of this trilogy—the characters. Yes, it has dragons and a fast-paced plot and conspiracies and treachery and battles and all the things I love in a YA fantasy book, but these characters are so rich and so well-written that it really makes these books stand out. And this third book was no exception; the author manages to balance four different POVs with skill and care, each of our main characters getting the attention and development they deserve, while even our minor characters, such as Power and Freyda, get compelling arcs and satisfying conclusions.
This book made me cry, it made me laugh, it made me feel all the feels, and it's one I'm going to want to reread in the future. Now that the series is complete, it'd be a great one to binge, especially if you love YA fantasy books. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for my e-ARC!
Because that's really the heart of this trilogy—the characters. Yes, it has dragons and a fast-paced plot and conspiracies and treachery and battles and all the things I love in a YA fantasy book, but these characters are so rich and so well-written that it really makes these books stand out. And this third book was no exception; the author manages to balance four different POVs with skill and care, each of our main characters getting the attention and development they deserve, while even our minor characters, such as Power and Freyda, get compelling arcs and satisfying conclusions.
This book made me cry, it made me laugh, it made me feel all the feels, and it's one I'm going to want to reread in the future. Now that the series is complete, it'd be a great one to binge, especially if you love YA fantasy books. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for my e-ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Torture and Child death
Minor: Sexual assault
moonlitreading_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
screaming crying shaking sobbing throwing up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Blood, Classism, Death, Grief, Torture, and Physical abuse
Moderate: War, Child death, and Misogyny