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thecanadianbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
This is a toughy. I love this series, but... This book. :( I found it hard to get through, and I stopped at page 563 and skimmed the end to give myself a rest. It could have benefited from a lot of editing. I likely would have enjoyed it more as audio.
Why so much Cela, Abel and Jianyu and yet no real plot? Is it just lead up for book four? They really needed more actual stuff to do in their POV (the only plot they had was interacting with Viola.. so that's not really worthy of their own chapters imo, they could have been in Viola's POVs). I JUST set the book down.. and I couldn't tell you what their plotline was. :( Which is a shame because they have so much potential.
Why a Jack POV at all? Hack all those. And who's the villian? Jack? Paulo? Nibsy? Thot? Sheshat? The Order? Everyone has a villian, it's tough to know where to place your attention.
There was a lot of filler that could have been chopped to help get us more invested in the story lines that mattered.
I loved seeing Harte meet his brother, and again in 1950, that was sweet.
I really don't mean to deter anyone from reading this series, I say all this to say: this book was a tough read due to pacing and length. Which is sad because I love these characters. I hope that doesn't turn anyone away from this great story.
I hope the next book turns it around!
This is a toughy. I love this series, but... This book. :( I found it hard to get through, and I stopped at page 563 and skimmed the end to give myself a rest. It could have benefited from a lot of editing. I likely would have enjoyed it more as audio.
Why so much Cela, Abel and Jianyu and yet no real plot? Is it just lead up for book four? They really needed more actual stuff to do in their POV (the only plot they had was interacting with Viola.. so that's not really worthy of their own chapters imo, they could have been in Viola's POVs). I JUST set the book down.. and I couldn't tell you what their plotline was. :( Which is a shame because they have so much potential.
Why a Jack POV at all? Hack all those. And who's the villian? Jack? Paulo? Nibsy? Thot? Sheshat? The Order? Everyone has a villian, it's tough to know where to place your attention.
There was a lot of filler that could have been chopped to help get us more invested in the story lines that mattered.
I loved seeing Harte meet his brother, and again in 1950, that was sweet.
I really don't mean to deter anyone from reading this series, I say all this to say: this book was a tough read due to pacing and length. Which is sad because I love these characters. I hope that doesn't turn anyone away from this great story.
I hope the next book turns it around!
katrinrosf's review against another edition
4.0
*** 4.5 stars ***
I really loved this installation in the series. It was almost perfect. The reason I'm not giving it a five-star rating is because for me the plot dragged a little, and the book definitely could have been shorter.
However, I LOVE the characters and I can't wait to see how everything turns out in the last book.
"You weren't some itch I had to scratch last night, Harte. I have no interest in being some kind of hero. I don't want to die to save the world. But I'd happily give my life to save you."
"What makes you so certain I don't feel the exact same way?"
THESE IDIOTS ARE SO IN LOVE IT'S ALMOST PAINFUL.
I think Seshat and her story is going to be very interesting in the next book, given that Esta has promised to help her save magic- and therefore save time as well. I love that Esta and Harte are returning to New York, and I'm nervous for them to meet the others again so many years later.
Also, I'm so glad that Jack Grew is dead, I f*cking hated him so much. Same with Nibsy, I can't wait for his schemes to bite him in the ass. That little sh*t deserves everything that's coming to him.
I really loved this installation in the series. It was almost perfect. The reason I'm not giving it a five-star rating is because for me the plot dragged a little, and the book definitely could have been shorter.
However, I LOVE the characters and I can't wait to see how everything turns out in the last book.
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I really loved Esta' journey through this book - and the evolution of her and Harte's relationship. I almost died during the scene on the train."You weren't some itch I had to scratch last night, Harte. I have no interest in being some kind of hero. I don't want to die to save the world. But I'd happily give my life to save you."
"What makes you so certain I don't feel the exact same way?"
THESE IDIOTS ARE SO IN LOVE IT'S ALMOST PAINFUL.
I think Seshat and her story is going to be very interesting in the next book, given that Esta has promised to help her save magic- and therefore save time as well. I love that Esta and Harte are returning to New York, and I'm nervous for them to meet the others again so many years later.
Also, I'm so glad that Jack Grew is dead, I f*cking hated him so much. Same with Nibsy, I can't wait for his schemes to bite him in the ass. That little sh*t deserves everything that's coming to him.
princessbilbo's review against another edition
3.0
The most I can say about this book is that it was OK. It wasn't remarkable or really great, but it helped me pass time while taking a break from catching up on podcasts. I'm not in love with any of the characters, which is probably why I find the book just OK. Maybe if I was drawn to the characters, I'd be more interested in the series as a whole, but I don't find myself completely in love with any of them and I found my mind drifting a lot while listening. The story just isn't sticking with me and I realized, while listening to this book, I had forgotten a LOT of what happened in the books before. I really want to enjoy this series, but nothing about this series really grabs me and makes me want to stick along for the ride. Even now, that I just finished it, I don't even remember what happened. It was just, eh. It is well written, since I really enjoyed the writing style, but with an eh plot and no characters I'm in love with, I just can't give this book an amazing review.
lookingforamandaa's review against another edition
4.0
The Serpent’s Curse is the third book in the Last Magician series. I’ve loved this series since it first came out, but honestly I’ve lost a little interest having to wait so long for the books. This third book was an enjoyable one.
I’m going to be honest. It wasn’t an overly memorable story. But I enjoyed it. Esta and Harte had adventures, both together and apart. Things were incredibly serious, but everyone was alright in the end.
I think I’ll finish this series since the final installment is out later this year, but I don’t think things needed to drag on as long as they have.
I’m going to be honest. It wasn’t an overly memorable story. But I enjoyed it. Esta and Harte had adventures, both together and apart. Things were incredibly serious, but everyone was alright in the end.
I think I’ll finish this series since the final installment is out later this year, but I don’t think things needed to drag on as long as they have.
bread4653's review against another edition
4.0
Good read. Enjoyed it. Engaged the whole time and left a good taste in the mouth. Keeps you guessing well. Interesting to see how time travel works throughout the series. Especially with this being the 3rd book
sarahdelucchi's review against another edition
3.0
This one went on for awhile… but I was like no worries it’s the last in the trilogy. LITTLE DID I KNOW. It didn’t end.
patty_creatively_bookish's review against another edition
5.0
story 5/5
characters 4,5/5
writing 4,5/5
audio/paper Paper.
reread? I definitely think I will.
Recommend it? Yes.
Verhaal: 5/5
Karakters: 4,5/5
Schrijfstijl: 4,5/5
Papier/audio? Papier.
Herlezen: Denk zeker van wel.
Aanrader? Ja.
characters 4,5/5
writing 4,5/5
audio/paper Paper.
reread? I definitely think I will.
Recommend it? Yes.
Verhaal: 5/5
Karakters: 4,5/5
Schrijfstijl: 4,5/5
Papier/audio? Papier.
Herlezen: Denk zeker van wel.
Aanrader? Ja.
marloureads's review against another edition
Too many switching POVs and too slow paced for me to continue the series