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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Warning: Torture.
The plot is a bunch of boring followed by a tiny bit of action to give me hope before going back to boring. First we're stuck in a cave, then we go to free Cinder,
At the end of book 2 Aria was shot. Now she can't use her dominant hand. So she's back to being helpless... Just when I was liking her.
Then Perry is tortured At least he's not as bad personality wise. The Tides have really changed in their treatment of Perry too. There was an awesome moment at the end.
Roar used to be my favorite. Now he's consumed by anger and revenge. And being a real arse. Especially to Perry. Which he sort of deserves, but not as bad and for as long as it goes on.
Sad but the only character I like more as this series goes is Soren. He's growing as a person and he even has a couple of funny lines.
Probably the best partAgain a squandered reveal. So underwhelming! Like when her Aud sense was discovered.
Talk about an anticlimactic ending! It felt too easy. I'm glad about the happily ever after part though.
Who died?
Gren
Reef
Cinder
Kirra
Hess
Sable
The plot is a bunch of boring followed by a tiny bit of action to give me hope before going back to boring. First we're stuck in a cave, then we go to free Cinder,
Spoiler
(Then they're captured, try to escape, then captured again...)At the end of book 2 Aria was shot. Now she can't use her dominant hand. So she's back to being helpless... Just when I was liking her.
Then Perry is tortured
Spoiler
and his hands broken, so he's useless...Spoiler
Where they stood as one, helping and hiding Perry wordlessly.Roar used to be my favorite. Now he's consumed by anger and revenge. And being a real arse. Especially to Perry. Which he sort of deserves, but not as bad and for as long as it goes on.
Sad but the only character I like more as this series goes is Soren. He's growing as a person and he even has a couple of funny lines.
Probably the best part
Spoiler
is Loren, Aria's father! Though she could've been nicer to him. Especially since it would help them escape and all...Spoiler
We never see Perry or anyone else finding out about Aria's dad, they just already know.Talk about an anticlimactic ending! It felt too easy. I'm glad about the happily ever after part though.
Who died?
Spoiler
Gren
Reef
Cinder
Kirra
Hess
Sable
This series never quite swept me away in the way that Hunger Games or Divergent or Legend did, but it tells a good story, and I would definitely place it right under those books in the second tier of solid post-apocalyptic dystopian books. The thing I do love about this series is that it is consistently well written and unlike all those other series, the story arc works all the way through the third book. A satisfying ending to a story that stays true to itself.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book wasn’t as horrible as the second one, but it was still awful. Aria’s ridiculous childish dynamic with her dad was annoying. Aria being so oblivious to Sable’s plans was annoying. Everything working out of Aria and Perry was annoying because I didn’t feel like they beat any odds, the story was just written around them being together. The loss of Cinder makes me so sad. Not because I disagree that he should have died, but I wish that he would have been developed more in this book. Anyway, I don’t recommend the last two books in the series, but I really loved the first one.
I enjoyed the book and series, I just felt that this book was so incredibly predictable and I just don't feel completely satisfied with the completion of the story. I guess I feel that there is so much more story to be had from these characters.
Don't let the cover art deceive you; these books are much more than just a teen romance.
There is indeed a strong (delightful!) romance thread, but there is also a complex plot line that is masterfully designed from the first chapter of Book 1 all the way through to the last chapter of Book 3. Even the supporting characters have some depth. Each scene is tightly written and enthralling. By the end of this series, I didn't want to let it go.
If you enjoy the teen dystopia genre (my favorite) then these books are a must-read!
I can't wait to see what Ms. Rossi writes next.
There is indeed a strong (delightful!) romance thread, but there is also a complex plot line that is masterfully designed from the first chapter of Book 1 all the way through to the last chapter of Book 3. Even the supporting characters have some depth. Each scene is tightly written and enthralling. By the end of this series, I didn't want to let it go.
If you enjoy the teen dystopia genre (my favorite) then these books are a must-read!
I can't wait to see what Ms. Rossi writes next.
2/14 review: Loved the ending of this trilogy.
7/17 review: previous review holds true. with the addition that if you're at work listening the audiobook version it's a little dicey/embarrassing during the sex scenes. (haha). I also would add that I would fully read another sequel that's set 100 years or something in the future from the end of this one with their kids/grandkids/whoever.
7/17 review: previous review holds true. with the addition that if you're at work listening the audiobook version it's a little dicey/embarrassing during the sex scenes. (haha). I also would add that I would fully read another sequel that's set 100 years or something in the future from the end of this one with their kids/grandkids/whoever.
A quick, easy read, but unfortunately not as good as the previous books in the series. I enjoy some of the characters, like Roar, but this is definitely more of a YA romance, than dystopian.
I absolutely loved Under the Never sky, but the subsequent books were a bit of a let down. Aria and Perry are incredible characters and the world building was perfect. The sequel just seemed to drag though and the final book just didn't pick back up the momentum the 1st book had. It did wrap up things nicely but it just didn't have the focus of the first.
This is one of my favorite series. From the start of book 1 to the end of book 3. Into the Still Blue is fast paced and gripping. The chapters fly by so that you can't put it down. Thew new Dweller characters introduced in book 2 fit seamlessly into the mesh in book 3. But my heart is with Perry. He was always one of my top book boyfriends. I love him so much. Highly recommending this book, and this series, to everyone.