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nikki_skwarek's review against another edition
4.0
A little heartbreaking for many reasons, it encapsulates the faint bitterness of the Grey Warden life, particularly during a Blight. It expanded quite a bit on what we see of the Blight during the first game, and the descriptions of Fade and processes of spellcasting were wonderful. Definitely adds a new dimension to the games.
The only reason it didn't receive 5 stars from me is that the time-skips left a lot of questions and sometimes were a little abrupt. The ending also felt a little bit rushed, and the main fight... somewhat underwhelming. Perhaps that was the intention to show the realities of war, or perhaps not.
The only reason it didn't receive 5 stars from me is that the time-skips left a lot of questions and sometimes were a little abrupt. The ending also felt a little bit rushed, and the main fight... somewhat underwhelming. Perhaps that was the intention to show the realities of war, or perhaps not.
spacebuns's review against another edition
5.0
Picked it up and couldn't stop reading it. When I finished all I washed for was to for the story to continue.
A must for everyone interested in Dragon Age lore. Especially the Grey Wardens.
A must for everyone interested in Dragon Age lore. Especially the Grey Wardens.
theginger1120's review against another edition
4.0
Another enjoyable look at Thedas. The segments taking place during the Fourth Blight were the strongest, with a fairly well developed cast and some genuine emotion at the end. The modern-day sections, such as they are, were entertaining but not as fleshed out as they could have been. Still, it’s the best non-game look at the Grey Wardens we’ve gotten and is worth a look.
unavezmas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Omg it's so good. Like Isseya is so relatable. And she definetely needs a hug or two or three. I really liked her story. Despite being relatively short it managed to pick up the despair of the Blight. And she and her fellow Gray Wardens are trying to do a good thing. And it ends in a disaster as usiall. The was however one moment when the only explanation was because the plot demands it.
I personally found Valya tale dull. I mean compated to Grey Wardens fighting Blight everything would seem dull. I understand it's relevance to the plot but still.
I personally found Valya tale dull. I mean compated to Grey Wardens fighting Blight everything would seem dull. I understand it's relevance to the plot but still.
msriddle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
missmomo's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sunohn's review against another edition
3.0
This book was ok, the story was great but the storytelling wasn't. For a long time the story just went on and on and I didn't know where to exactly, I was bored throughout most of it. The ending was the only part that I liked. I felt like I just could have read the first chapter and the last four chapters and I wouldn't have missed anything.
francescaalexis's review against another edition
3.0
A fun, but ultimately shallow game tie-in. I read it because I am a huge Dragon Age fan. If you are, like me, into theorizing about the setting, this book is worth it, because there's lots of history and worldbuilding that probably will come up again later. The main characters are charming ladies, but the way the story is told in flashback with many time skips robs it of a lot of its urgency. That said, it's certainly readable. I enjoyed it, but I own Dragon Age t-shirts.
chemicalpoisons's review against another edition
2.0
Thank God for the ending. That's all I have to say.
The story itself was really interesting, as it is always nice to get a glimpse into events that have been repeatedly narrated in the game, or in the Codex of it. Especially if those events are a part of a disastrous Fourth Blight that nearly brought north-eastern Thedas to the brink of annihilation. And as I said, I was really satisfied with the ending.
Alas, I had a major issue, and that issue was with the characters. Apart from the ones in the present, like Valya or Reimas, the heroes of the Fourth Blight were downright insufferable. Most of all, Isseya. I really couldn't care less about her, and unfortunately, as the story was told from her own point of view, she made me distaste the rest of the cast, even though I had originally liked Garahel and Calien. I know it is a Blight, I am aware that things were very bleak in the best of circumstance, but Isseya's nagging, depressing and infuriatingly pessimistic nature made me sigh every time I opened the book. The book might have been much more alluring if it was told from the view of her griffon, in my opinion.
I hope the rest of the series is not like this. 3 stars for the story, the ending and the wonderful griffons.
The story itself was really interesting, as it is always nice to get a glimpse into events that have been repeatedly narrated in the game, or in the Codex of it. Especially if those events are a part of a disastrous Fourth Blight that nearly brought north-eastern Thedas to the brink of annihilation. And as I said, I was really satisfied with the ending.
Alas, I had a major issue, and that issue was with the characters. Apart from the ones in the present, like Valya or Reimas, the heroes of the Fourth Blight were downright insufferable. Most of all, Isseya. I really couldn't care less about her, and unfortunately, as the story was told from her own point of view, she made me distaste the rest of the cast, even though I had originally liked Garahel and Calien. I know it is a Blight, I am aware that things were very bleak in the best of circumstance, but Isseya's nagging, depressing and infuriatingly pessimistic nature made me sigh every time I opened the book. The book might have been much more alluring if it was told from the view of her griffon, in my opinion.
I hope the rest of the series is not like this. 3 stars for the story, the ending and the wonderful griffons.
magicineverybook's review against another edition
4.0
Last Flight varies from the previous Dragon Age novels. Instead of having a direct connection to any of the video games, such as being a prequel or having events that clearly tie into the previous games plotlines, Last Flight focuses on what truly happened to the Grey Wardens griffons and weaves a past and present narratove. While different than other DA novels, it is just has marvelous as the others, expanding on lore and history and foreshadowing a future with griffons.