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neencohen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
Death’s Abyss is the third book in the sea and stars series by S D Simper.
I’ve taken a few days to write up this review because how the hell do you review this book without reviewing the entire series? I’ve come to the conclusion, you don’t.
The series as a whole has fast become one of my favourite sapphic dark fantasy series out there.
Book three is the most delicious conclusion that wraps up the romance arc, the big battle between different gods and their people and the personal journey of those caught in the middle of plots, twists, and turns that made me smile and drop open my jaw.
The characters are wonderful and imperfect. The emotions are raw and brought out in the magnificent writing that is as beautiful as the descriptions throughout. Both of the luxurious landscapes and the dark destructions and devastations of cities and people alike.
Did I want more tragedy for the ending … ok well yes maybe, but I did also appreciate that the story arc is strongly steeped in romance, so I guess I can live with that, lol.
Definitely a 5 star read for me, which sums up my experience of the entire series.
casare210's review
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
urban's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
jazsky99's review
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It was fun, but the ending was kind of mid. Liked Dauriel's fate tho.
queentau's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gracerichards11's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
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
4.0
isoka's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nevermoregothic's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death of parent, Sexual content, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Confinement
Minor: Slavery, Child death, Homophobia, Vomit, and Lesbophobia
frillsandfangs's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
It is hard to put into words just how much I enjoyed this book. This series, the beautiful characters, the story, I love it all. Simper is a absolute genius of a writer. I felt so many emotions reading this book and series as a whole. Dauriel and Tallora are characters who will forever mean the absolute world to me.