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chronicacademia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Grief, Torture, Colonisation, Vomit, War, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Genocide, and Violence
itsnotalakeitsanocean's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
plumpaperbacks's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I think it took me about six hours to read The Fallen Kingdom, and they were six of the most emotional hours of my life. Any book that causes me such major emotional turmoil absolutely deserves five stars, as in my opinion it’s a clear indication that the author did such a phenomenal job with every part of their story. I started this book extremely stressed and concerned for these characters and that didn’t go away until the very last chapter. Major kudos, Elizabeth May.
In this finale, the stakes are higher and the emotions more intense than either of the previous books combined. May wrote the end of both the human and fae worlds so vividly, and that plus several complex character arcs and dynamics made a story I just couldn’t put down. Legitimately all I did today was read; I finished the second book in the trilogy in the morning, and started this one almost immediately after.
The friendships and romance are some of my absolute favorites. Aileana, Derrick, and the twins make an amazing team. Aileana and Kiaran have become one of my most loved fictional couples, and that list is rather exclusive. I lost count of how many laughs, gasps, and swoons they caused.
I can’t say much about the last sixty pages due to major spoilers, but I will say this: no matter what you predict or how you prepare, you won’t be ready for the roller coaster ahead. I certainly wasn’t. Up until now, only one book ever made me emotional enough that I almost cried, and even then, I didn’t. I just don’t cry when I read. One event and its aftermath had me unbelievably close to tears. Another had me equally close to throwing my phone—since I was reading this digitally—across the room because I could not accept the series ending in such a way. The final
chapter had me happier and more relieved than I can properly express. Talk about cutting it close.
Anyway, emotional rambling is about as much as you’ll get from me. I loved this book. I loved this trilogy. The Falconer is a hidden gem, and I can’t recommend it enough.
Representation
In this finale, the stakes are higher and the emotions more intense than either of the previous books combined. May wrote the end of both the human and fae worlds so vividly, and that plus several complex character arcs and dynamics made a story I just couldn’t put down. Legitimately all I did today was read; I finished the second book in the trilogy in the morning, and started this one almost immediately after.
The friendships and romance are some of my absolute favorites. Aileana, Derrick, and the twins make an amazing team. Aileana and Kiaran have become one of my most loved fictional couples, and that list is rather exclusive. I lost count of how many laughs, gasps, and swoons they caused.
I can’t say much about the last sixty pages due to major spoilers, but I will say this: no matter what you predict or how you prepare, you won’t be ready for the roller coaster ahead. I certainly wasn’t. Up until now, only one book ever made me emotional enough that I almost cried, and even then, I didn’t. I just don’t cry when I read. One event and its aftermath had me unbelievably close to tears. Another had me equally close to throwing my phone—since I was reading this digitally—across the room because I could not accept the series ending in such a way. The final
chapter had me happier and more relieved than I can properly express. Talk about cutting it close.
Anyway, emotional rambling is about as much as you’ll get from me. I loved this book. I loved this trilogy. The Falconer is a hidden gem, and I can’t recommend it enough.
Representation
- sapphic side character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Murder, and Violence
protagonist has PTSD
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