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ayah_reads's review against another edition
3.0
The editor legitimately perished when editing this novel like THIS ABSOLUTELY DID NOT NEED TO BE OVER 800 PAGES and because of that there is literally no way I could rate this over 3 stars.
The truth is that the main plotline for this series is incredibly basic. But I like the characters and I ship the ships so I've enjoyed it regardless, I'm here for their character interactions, dynamics, and arcs while going through this basic plot. The plot is merely there to be the setting for the characters and to add some pace to the story.
But even with over 800 PAGES, I still felt like the characters didn't get enough page time?? Kai and Cinder were pretty solid, Wolf and Scarlet could have had more development but it was still okay, I wanted Cress and Thorne to be fleshed out more (especially Thorne's feelings towards Cress and Cress taking him off the pedestal more) but okay I could roll with it cos they had book 3, but literally Winter and Jacin??? It's technically THEIR novel but I felt like we didn't we get nowhere near enough time/development with them. I know they're childhood friends so they already have years of a relationship, but we're supposed to see that lovers arc and it just wasn't there ??
Like all these character arcs and development lost out TO WHAT?? to a basic straightforward kill the villain and everything is saved plot line??? Like Cinder really thought she was Katiness starting a revolution, honey you made a video??? I would have enjoyed this SO MUCH more if the characters and their arcs were done better, like the only thing this series has going for it is the CHARACTERS (it genuinely is impressive that I like every single pov), without it's like ?? I'm not even fussed that there weren't that many consequences cos the stakes never felt that high and we did have side characters deaths, but again the plot is not what I'm here for.
By far the weakest of the series. I think the best is Cress. The length of it was pushing it but with three main characters and their overlapping plotlines it worked well and I had great time with the characters.
I knew just by the length this novel wasn't going to be amazing and things would be dragged out, but I thought at the very least the characters and ships would be done as well as they were previously, but we didn't even get that 😠While I still kept reading and enjoying it, by the final third I did need to push myself to actually read instead of putting it off.
Overall, I have had fun with this series. It could have been better and with a much more intricate plot, but the characters, their arcs, the ships and their development, and the friendship rag tag crew were great and I just wish this novel had that to it's full extent. Like I think the fact that I'm not fussed that I've finished this series is indicative of how these characters did not get enough in this book cos I should be having a lot more emotions at my time with these characters being over ðŸ˜
I also don't think I really care to read the extra novellas, like that novella epilogue that is in the Stars Above should just have been included here, again over 800 pages and for what ??? So we'll see if I get around to reading them.
The truth is that the main plotline for this series is incredibly basic. But I like the characters and I ship the ships so I've enjoyed it regardless, I'm here for their character interactions, dynamics, and arcs while going through this basic plot. The plot is merely there to be the setting for the characters and to add some pace to the story.
But even with over 800 PAGES, I still felt like the characters didn't get enough page time?? Kai and Cinder were pretty solid, Wolf and Scarlet could have had more development but it was still okay, I wanted Cress and Thorne to be fleshed out more (especially Thorne's feelings towards Cress and Cress taking him off the pedestal more) but okay I could roll with it cos they had book 3, but literally Winter and Jacin??? It's technically THEIR novel but I felt like we didn't we get nowhere near enough time/development with them. I know they're childhood friends so they already have years of a relationship, but we're supposed to see that lovers arc and it just wasn't there ??
Like all these character arcs and development lost out TO WHAT?? to a basic straightforward kill the villain and everything is saved plot line??? Like Cinder really thought she was Katiness starting a revolution, honey you made a video??? I would have enjoyed this SO MUCH more if the characters and their arcs were done better, like the only thing this series has going for it is the CHARACTERS (it genuinely is impressive that I like every single pov), without it's like ?? I'm not even fussed that there weren't that many consequences cos the stakes never felt that high and we did have side characters deaths, but again the plot is not what I'm here for.
By far the weakest of the series. I think the best is Cress. The length of it was pushing it but with three main characters and their overlapping plotlines it worked well and I had great time with the characters.
I knew just by the length this novel wasn't going to be amazing and things would be dragged out, but I thought at the very least the characters and ships would be done as well as they were previously, but we didn't even get that 😠While I still kept reading and enjoying it, by the final third I did need to push myself to actually read instead of putting it off.
Overall, I have had fun with this series. It could have been better and with a much more intricate plot, but the characters, their arcs, the ships and their development, and the friendship rag tag crew were great and I just wish this novel had that to it's full extent. Like I think the fact that I'm not fussed that I've finished this series is indicative of how these characters did not get enough in this book cos I should be having a lot more emotions at my time with these characters being over ðŸ˜
I also don't think I really care to read the extra novellas, like that novella epilogue that is in the Stars Above should just have been included here, again over 800 pages and for what ??? So we'll see if I get around to reading them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
melissaslibraryy's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
As sad as I am to let this series go for a second time, I’m so glad everyone got their HEA 🥹🫶 The Lunar Chronicles is one of the first main series I read back in middle school when I started getting into more fantasy and world-building chapter books so the nostalgia I feel rereading it as a 20-year old is palpable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Gore, Medical trauma, Pandemic/Epidemic, Blood, Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Body horror, Confinement, Torture, Murder, and War
nexusthegreat's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
AAAAH I LOVED THE LUNAR CHRONICLES. The ending answered all my questions and had me feeling satisfied with the character’s development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Terminal illness, Gaslighting, and Violence
Minor: Slavery
laneelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
Firstly, the level of sarcasm, sass, and overall snarkiness from every single character in this book is so incredible. Marissa Meyer deserves so many awards just for that. Also, the found family is unmatched in anything else I've read. The set up of Luna and how it is run is reminiscent of Panem from the Hunger Games, and I actually appreciate that because it gave me something to compare it to in my mind and made it easier to understand.
Incorporating Adri and Pearl back into the story was seamless and so important to the ending. I didn't see it coming and I had no idea where she was going with it, but boy did she make it work!
Getting Levana's point of view more often in this book, especially after "Fairest" really solidifies the dislike for her character and we can see how twisted her thinking is and how delusional she is even from her own point of view.
I am glad that in the end, the revolution became as much Winter's as Cinder's. She deserved it so much. And I am glad that we got to see Cinder and Levana finally have a civil conversation (even if it didn't end very well). Also, we all knew Cinder was a great leader- we saw it- but now shes proven to be an amazing ruler as well, and especially because she's not afraid to be new at it. She's okay with asking for help and i think that is really important for someone who didn't grow up royal i think the people will respect her more for it.
Working Émilie back into the story was such a thoughtful touch that Im really glad she added.
I didn't want this story to end. I want to stay in this little fictional world. Also, with someone who has a chronic illness that has complicated so many things in my life, I really feel that this is one fantasy world I could survive in (if only with the support from the Rampion crew)
Now. Mrs. Meyer. I need a novella for Iko and Kinney to fall in love as well. Please and Thank you
Incorporating Adri and Pearl back into the story was seamless and so important to the ending. I didn't see it coming and I had no idea where she was going with it, but boy did she make it work!
Getting Levana's point of view more often in this book, especially after "Fairest" really solidifies the dislike for her character and we can see how twisted her thinking is and how delusional she is even from her own point of view.
I am glad that in the end, the revolution became as much Winter's as Cinder's. She deserved it so much. And I am glad that we got to see Cinder and Levana finally have a civil conversation (even if it didn't end very well). Also, we all knew Cinder was a great leader- we saw it- but now shes proven to be an amazing ruler as well, and especially because she's not afraid to be new at it. She's okay with asking for help and i think that is really important for someone who didn't grow up royal i think the people will respect her more for it.
Working Émilie back into the story was such a thoughtful touch that Im really glad she added.
I didn't want this story to end. I want to stay in this little fictional world. Also, with someone who has a chronic illness that has complicated so many things in my life, I really feel that this is one fantasy world I could survive in (if only with the support from the Rampion crew)
Now. Mrs. Meyer. I need a novella for Iko and Kinney to fall in love as well. Please and Thank you
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Body horror, Gaslighting, Gore, Mass/school shootings, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Self harm, Slavery, War, Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Classism, Murder, and Suicide attempt
amschelly153's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.0
I really enjoyed this series. It’s a fun retelling, and it seemed like a good political and somewhat action packed young adult series series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Classism, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Death, War, and Grief
crondeau_yvr's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-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? No
4.5
Fantastic book and ending to the series. I will miss these characters very much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Xenophobia, and Violence
caeliaucoin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Torture, Suicide, Medical trauma, Animal death, and Suicide attempt
good_names_dont_exist's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Rape
emmarose91's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Torture, and Death
abbypeekreads's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a great finale to this series! The action was intense, the romance was swoon-worthy, and the character arcs were satisfying. I’m so sad to be saying goodbye to this world and these characters (and this lovable little found family), but I’m sure I’ll come back to it in the future!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Violence