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mariqua's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
uważam że na razie najlepsza z części, naprawdę, naprawdę mi się podobała, przechodząc do szczegółów
- bitterblue: była moim zdaniem realistyczna, była przerażona byciem królowa, wkurzona tym że wszyscy jej kłamią i wogle, podobało mi się jej wykradanie się na początku i wogle
- ta cała banda z drukarni: mało scharakteryzowana, ale spoko postacie
- powracający katsa i po: spoko, ważne że wracają i wogle, ale po mógłby się mniej rządzić jakby nie jest u siebie w królestwie i mówi co ma robić królowa ??
- giddon: nie lubię go, wkurwia mnie to jaki jest, absolutnie zero refleksji na temat tego jakby był zazdrosny, zaborczy, natrętny wobec katsy, po przeczytaniu pierwszej części nie mogę zacząć go lubić a patrząc ze wiem co się stanie potem ... o matko NIE
- saf: typowy bad boy co jest złodziejem ale im living dla takich postaci, rozumiem dlaczego wyjechał ale DLACZEGO nie mógł być z bitterblue jakby oni serio do siebie pasowali
- postacie z "iskry" co powróciły: nieee podoba mi się ta decyzja, moim zdaniem powinni je zostawić w cholerę w spokoju by umarli ze spokojnymi głowami, błagam
- plot: o matko, w sensie wypływa mega dużo brudów które doradczy chcieli ukryć, rozumiem to ale nadal jak można było chcieć zatajać historię przed ... królowa ??? ale no dobra, moim zdaniem jest mega meeeeega pogmatwany ale miał sens nie że nie, to wszystko związane z leckiem jest serio takie okropne i obrzydliwe, ale pokazane w takich ilościach by nie było tego za dużo, a by przedstawić ogólny zarys
- niestety podejrzałam co się dzieje w następnej części I NIE PODOBA MI SIĘ TO, a to trochę wpłynęło na moje odczucia wobec tej książki co nie jest właściwie, ogólnie: naprawdę mi się podobała, najbardziej ze wszystkich na razie. pierwsze dwie przeczytałam bo już kupiłam te książki, a te naprawdę przyjemnie mi się czytało
- geje !
- bitterblue: była moim zdaniem realistyczna, była przerażona byciem królowa, wkurzona tym że wszyscy jej kłamią i wogle, podobało mi się jej wykradanie się na początku i wogle
- ta cała banda z drukarni: mało scharakteryzowana, ale spoko postacie
- powracający katsa i po: spoko, ważne że wracają i wogle, ale po mógłby się mniej rządzić jakby nie jest u siebie w królestwie i mówi co ma robić królowa ??
- giddon: nie lubię go, wkurwia mnie to jaki jest, absolutnie zero refleksji na temat tego jakby był zazdrosny, zaborczy, natrętny wobec katsy, po przeczytaniu pierwszej części nie mogę zacząć go lubić a patrząc ze wiem co się stanie potem ... o matko NIE
- saf: typowy bad boy co jest złodziejem ale im living dla takich postaci, rozumiem dlaczego wyjechał ale DLACZEGO nie mógł być z bitterblue jakby oni serio do siebie pasowali
- postacie z "iskry" co powróciły: nieee podoba mi się ta decyzja, moim zdaniem powinni je zostawić w cholerę w spokoju by umarli ze spokojnymi głowami, błagam
- plot: o matko, w sensie wypływa mega dużo brudów które doradczy chcieli ukryć, rozumiem to ale nadal jak można było chcieć zatajać historię przed ... królowa ??? ale no dobra, moim zdaniem jest mega meeeeega pogmatwany ale miał sens nie że nie, to wszystko związane z leckiem jest serio takie okropne i obrzydliwe, ale pokazane w takich ilościach by nie było tego za dużo, a by przedstawić ogólny zarys
- niestety podejrzałam co się dzieje w następnej części I NIE PODOBA MI SIĘ TO, a to trochę wpłynęło na moje odczucia wobec tej książki co nie jest właściwie, ogólnie: naprawdę mi się podobała, najbardziej ze wszystkich na razie. pierwsze dwie przeczytałam bo już kupiłam te książki, a te naprawdę przyjemnie mi się czytało
- geje !
sagass's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
mushroomlove's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The plot and story were much richer than that of Graceling , but I personally strongly disliked the love interest in this one, I found him quite immature. The book would've been much better without the romance, and it would've been nice to see a story of friendship rather than that of love. It all worked out in the end though, so that was nice
blurringpages's review against another edition
5.0
This series was incredible and this tied it all together so well. It finalised a lot of unanswered questions and left you stunned.
Absolutely loved it!
Absolutely loved it!
katcanwrite's review against another edition
5.0
WHAT. THIS WAS SO GOOD.
Bitterblue was interesting, Saf was frustrating but in a very Peter Pan (fun) way, Teddy was darling, Po was Po (!!!! YAY PO), and Katsa was able to cameo, which is fabulous.
Bitterblue was interesting, Saf was frustrating but in a very Peter Pan (fun) way, Teddy was darling, Po was Po (!!!! YAY PO), and Katsa was able to cameo, which is fabulous.
cicizzy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was darker than the other two in my opinion. It’s dealing with the aftermath of the torture of the people in Monsea by Leck. The people are understandably not fine. The book portrays different ways in which the people in Monsea deal (don’t deal) with the trauma and how Lecks reign affects the kingdom even many years later.
I really wanted to hug Bitterblue several times while reading the book.
Bitterblue is struggling. The people around her act in weird ways she doesn’t understand. She feels like she doesn’t know what’s going on in her kingdom. So she starts sneaking out to find answers and meets new friends. But instead of clear anders she just finds more riddles and puzzle pieces that won’t fit together. This book had more mystery and less action than the previous ones.
I really wanted to hug Bitterblue several times while reading the book.
Bitterblue is struggling. The people around her act in weird ways she doesn’t understand. She feels like she doesn’t know what’s going on in her kingdom. So she starts sneaking out to find answers and meets new friends. But instead of clear anders she just finds more riddles and puzzle pieces that won’t fit together. This book had more mystery and less action than the previous ones.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Torture
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, and War
winterkeep's review against another edition
5.0
2021 re-read:
Still an all time favourite. My opinion has not changed: this is still the best book of the original trilogy. Not enough people appreciate how intricately woven the story is, and how delicately it handles the atrocities of mind rape and its subsequent PTSD for a whole KINGDOM. The way this story depicts the different ways of people dealing with PTSD is just so heartbreakingly realistic, and it is still so filled with HOPE and EMPATHY. How do I find the words to praise how well Bitterblue is written? From her insecurities and vulnerabilities to sheer force of will and desire to shoulder the burdens of her kingdom--it's just so beautiful and touching to read.
Reading this was like trying to piece together a complicated puzzle. The end result left me feeling an array of emotions: a sense of triumph and pride, a crippling depression because of how dark the true history is, and a chestful of hope for recovery and better things to come for all these characters I love.
Sidebar/random notes:
- Kristin Cashore writes all the tropes I love to read, especially romance tropes. Queen in disguise falling in love with a commoner? Love it.
- Giddon's growth from Graceling to who he is now is A+, and I love seeing the building blocks of trust & friendship between him and Bitterblue. The potential for romance down the road is there and I'm here for it.
- Loss of agency a recurring theme through the whole series.
- People with power (in both the political sense and actual powers like mind-control graces) need empathy to hold/use such power responsibly.
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2012 review:
10/10
Nothing I say here can justify how flawless and perfect this book was, and how much of an emotional impact it had on me. I literally cannot put what I'm feeling into words right now. It's like I've been waiting my entire life for this moment, for this one book that had everything I've always wanted to read about. My heart was crushed into a million pieces, and put back together again. I cannot get over how perfect the three books in this series were woven together in the end. It was literally like watching puzzle pieces put together. The desolation of the kingdom...everything weighing on Bitterblue's heart...I carried them too.
The layers and layers of detail this book had...the heart and soul that Kristin Cashore put into it...oh my god. I'm absolutely floored. Every page, every sentence, every word! I...I don't even know how to describe my experience reading them.
I just want to lie down on my bed and cry. I shed these tears for you, Cashore. Someday I will try to express my thanks more eloquently. Hopefully in person. Thank you for this wonderful series.
Still an all time favourite. My opinion has not changed: this is still the best book of the original trilogy. Not enough people appreciate how intricately woven the story is, and how delicately it handles the atrocities of mind rape and its subsequent PTSD for a whole KINGDOM. The way this story depicts the different ways of people dealing with PTSD is just so heartbreakingly realistic, and it is still so filled with HOPE and EMPATHY. How do I find the words to praise how well Bitterblue is written? From her insecurities and vulnerabilities to sheer force of will and desire to shoulder the burdens of her kingdom--it's just so beautiful and touching to read.
Reading this was like trying to piece together a complicated puzzle. The end result left me feeling an array of emotions: a sense of triumph and pride, a crippling depression because of how dark the true history is, and a chestful of hope for recovery and better things to come for all these characters I love.
Sidebar/random notes:
- Kristin Cashore writes all the tropes I love to read, especially romance tropes. Queen in disguise falling in love with a commoner? Love it.
- Giddon's growth from Graceling to who he is now is A+, and I love seeing the building blocks of trust & friendship between him and Bitterblue. The potential for romance down the road is there and I'm here for it.
- Loss of agency a recurring theme through the whole series.
- People with power (in both the political sense and actual powers like mind-control graces) need empathy to hold/use such power responsibly.
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2012 review:
10/10
Nothing I say here can justify how flawless and perfect this book was, and how much of an emotional impact it had on me. I literally cannot put what I'm feeling into words right now. It's like I've been waiting my entire life for this moment, for this one book that had everything I've always wanted to read about. My heart was crushed into a million pieces, and put back together again. I cannot get over how perfect the three books in this series were woven together in the end. It was literally like watching puzzle pieces put together.
Spoiler
I had to keep down a sob during Bitterblue and Fire's exchange about Saf's dream-giving Grace.The layers and layers of detail this book had...the heart and soul that Kristin Cashore put into it...oh my god. I'm absolutely floored. Every page, every sentence, every word! I...I don't even know how to describe my experience reading them.
I just want to lie down on my bed and cry. I shed these tears for you, Cashore. Someday I will try to express my thanks more eloquently. Hopefully in person. Thank you for this wonderful series.
agob187's review against another edition
4.0
Seriously the most under-rated YA series there is! THESE BOOKS ARE INCREDIBLE! I almost cried at the end, and I want to tell you about it but I can't because it will spoil it!
The second book in this series was easily my favourite, as I enjoyed the adventures and magic, and this third concluding book just brought back all of my excitement. I loved how this book is different in that it is more of a mystery and we learn of Queen Bitterblue mending and rebuilding her kingdom, whereas the other books featured more fighting and wars and survival. Same characters, different stories. LOVE IT.
I wish there were more!
The second book in this series was easily my favourite, as I enjoyed the adventures and magic, and this third concluding book just brought back all of my excitement. I loved how this book is different in that it is more of a mystery and we learn of Queen Bitterblue mending and rebuilding her kingdom, whereas the other books featured more fighting and wars and survival. Same characters, different stories. LOVE IT.
I wish there were more!
sarahensor123's review against another edition
1.0
Officially giving up on this book. I loved the first two but I just couldn't get into this one. DNF.