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crimsoncor's review
4.0
really, my big complaint about this is that . I understand that from the perspective of more books possibly set in this world that it adds some additional dramatic possibility, but really,
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Will lives through it. Lady Rose should have nuked his ass to kingdom come when given the chanceSpoiler
I was so done with that fucker.rosieclaverton's review
5.0
The conclusion of a series can make or break all that's gone before, but in the case of All Good Things, it elevates The Split Worlds to a whole new level of intense wonder for me.
Taken as a whole, this series has been one of the most compelling I have read, and the last two books in particular were riveting reading. I listened to them every moment I could.
Highly recommend.
Taken as a whole, this series has been one of the most compelling I have read, and the last two books in particular were riveting reading. I listened to them every moment I could.
Highly recommend.
ebokhyllami's review
5.0
Særdeles god fantasy-serie fra Newman dette! Lyttet til fra Audible, hvor forfatteren leste inn de fem bøkene selv. Superb innleserstemme, anbefales!
waclements7's review
4.0
A good finish to a solid series. There are many layers of action going on without it becoming confusing because it is so deftly written. There is a lot left open at the end, but with a sense of hope that things are going to get better (with a slightly sinister element, but I think that’s life in general—there are just people who take advantage of every situation). I like that it ends with Cathy unpacking in a new apartment. It gives a nice circular feeling to the series, a sort of resolution that at least Cathy is back where she should be. She’s very much wiser for the experience. Highly recommend this series.
cozy_books_reviews's review
3.0
I'm so sad to say I did not enjoy this.
Look this series started really well. I loved Cathy and I 100% wanted her to succeed.
But this ending? By the time I finished this book there wasn't one character I liked.
I don't know how the author did it, but she made every single character so unlikeable that the only thing that kept me reading was the story. Unfortunately, the ending to the story was... Disappointing. Everything felt so convenient and confusing. Cathy herself was not her best self. And the final romance? Please, no. Nope.
I loved the first three books, they were great. But this last one was definitely not how I wanted the series to end.
I give it 3 stars just because it might be my own personal opinion.
Look this series started really well. I loved Cathy and I 100% wanted her to succeed.
But this ending? By the time I finished this book there wasn't one character I liked.
I don't know how the author did it, but she made every single character so unlikeable that the only thing that kept me reading was the story. Unfortunately, the ending to the story was... Disappointing. Everything felt so convenient and confusing. Cathy herself was not her best self. And the final romance? Please, no. Nope.
I loved the first three books, they were great. But this last one was definitely not how I wanted the series to end.
I give it 3 stars just because it might be my own personal opinion.
aligeorge's review
4.0
What a satisfying end to the series. I laughed, I cried, I was on public transport for both so thanks to Emma Newman for that. I would also like to see more inspirational literary quotes on things using phrases like 'Honestly, some people are just cockwombles.' Get on it, Etsy. And if you're a reader looking for a fun feminist fantasy series with well rounded characters a go go, give the Split Worlds a bash.
leticiatoraci's review
5.0
This was a great ending for this series. The Audiobook narration was great too.
nisaak's review
5.0
A great ending to a wonderful series. We need Cathy's strength & determination to fight the good fight here in the real Mundanus.
somasis's review
4.0
I have such mixed feelings about this series, on the one hand it is EXCELLENT, on the other hand I was intensely anxious reading it. Which really speaks to how Emma Newman crafts complex plots with nuanced twists and unexpected depths. Her characters are all morally grey and very flawed, through out the series various factions are working towards their own interests, and you REALLY want them all to succeed, but they can't because they are all working against each other. There is a lot of intense tension, poor choices, and just when you think things are going to improve, they worsen in some unexpected way. It's an intense ride and often uncomfortable, but I'm so pleased with how this final book came together into a truly satisfying ending. FINALLY. I won't say anything else, because this is the last book in a long series, but if you like books with high stakes, a ton of politics, and the fey, I couldn't recommend this more.
kate_in_a_book's review
5.0
As the title suggests, this is the final part of the series (but is it an end rather than the end?). There are the same great characters and sense of humour, plus some seriously ramped-up action.
At the end of book 4 (WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD) Cathy has escaped the Nether and is under the protection of Sam, who as Lord Iron is the one person who can keep her safe from the Fae and their magic. But Cathy doesn’t want to rely on anyone else, even the loveable, well-meaning Sam, so she finds a way to make herself stronger. It involves facing a huge decision, one that puts a lot of lives in her hands. Has Cathy bitten off more than she can chew?
And has she been unfair to the Fae society she’s left behind? Their world is slowly changing. Cathy’s American sister-in-law is from a much more modern, equal Fae society than the British version. Maybe with a little patience it would all move in the right direction naturally. But there is so much resistance to change, to equality, in the Fae society Cathy lived in. The reactions to her were brutal, as were the reactions of the Elemental Court to Sam’s suggestion that they all try putting people and the environment before profit.
Read my full review: http://www.noseinabook.co.uk/2017/07/07/having-no-idea-what-to-do-next-left-her-traitorous-mind-free-to-ruminate/
At the end of book 4 (WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD) Cathy has escaped the Nether and is under the protection of Sam, who as Lord Iron is the one person who can keep her safe from the Fae and their magic. But Cathy doesn’t want to rely on anyone else, even the loveable, well-meaning Sam, so she finds a way to make herself stronger. It involves facing a huge decision, one that puts a lot of lives in her hands. Has Cathy bitten off more than she can chew?
And has she been unfair to the Fae society she’s left behind? Their world is slowly changing. Cathy’s American sister-in-law is from a much more modern, equal Fae society than the British version. Maybe with a little patience it would all move in the right direction naturally. But there is so much resistance to change, to equality, in the Fae society Cathy lived in. The reactions to her were brutal, as were the reactions of the Elemental Court to Sam’s suggestion that they all try putting people and the environment before profit.
Read my full review: http://www.noseinabook.co.uk/2017/07/07/having-no-idea-what-to-do-next-left-her-traitorous-mind-free-to-ruminate/