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mackle13's review
3.0
The concluding - and I think best - part of the trilogy.
After the events of the second book, some of the Lords and Ladies swore on oath to Fer to remove their glamouries, but they become Forsworn which has ramifications for not just them and Fer, but for the faerie realms at large.
Meanwhile, Rook tries to figure out exactly how he feels about Fer and what it means. As a puck, it goes against his nature to be attached to anyone who's not a puck - but is there a way for him and Fer to forge a path through the world?
And will she let him, after previous events?
I really liked the Rook parts of this story. He really developed as a character and actually had the most growth in this story - perhaps in the trilogy as a whole. (Fer sort of annoyed me at times, in this aspect of the story. I understood her reluctance to trust him again, but she also didn't seem to really give him a fair chance. That said, I may be biased, because Rook is, by far, my favorite part of the story.)
As to the Forsworn part of the story - it was well done, for the most part, and the situation felt realistic and suspenseful enough, but I was sort of disappointed in the ending. I mean, it felt kind of anti-climactic after the build up to get there.
That part of the story really almost felt like a vehicle for the other part of the story - and it did end up feeling, overall, like this story was much more about Fer and Rook and whether or not their friendship would be able to survive.
Enjoyable, overall, with a good resolution to the trilogy.
After the events of the second book, some of the Lords and Ladies swore on oath to Fer to remove their glamouries, but they become Forsworn which has ramifications for not just them and Fer, but for the faerie realms at large.
Meanwhile, Rook tries to figure out exactly how he feels about Fer and what it means. As a puck, it goes against his nature to be attached to anyone who's not a puck - but is there a way for him and Fer to forge a path through the world?
And will she let him, after previous events?
I really liked the Rook parts of this story. He really developed as a character and actually had the most growth in this story - perhaps in the trilogy as a whole. (Fer sort of annoyed me at times, in this aspect of the story. I understood her reluctance to trust him again, but she also didn't seem to really give him a fair chance. That said, I may be biased, because Rook is, by far, my favorite part of the story.)
As to the Forsworn part of the story - it was well done, for the most part, and the situation felt realistic and suspenseful enough, but I was sort of disappointed in the ending. I mean, it felt kind of anti-climactic after the build up to get there.
That part of the story really almost felt like a vehicle for the other part of the story - and it did end up feeling, overall, like this story was much more about Fer and Rook and whether or not their friendship would be able to survive.
Enjoyable, overall, with a good resolution to the trilogy.
fairytale42's review
4.0
So good! Got a tiny bit too cheesy for me (weird, I know, I love stuff like that), but it was SO good. And I love the pucks. And Fer is amazing. And - ah, I loved this book. <3
ghost_rider's review
5.0
What a great conclusion to a wonderful series. I really loved the strong themes of family, friendship, and belonging. The development of Rook and Fer’s relationship was great, and the ending felt right. Overall this series was so fun, engaging, and magical. My only complaint is that there aren’t more books!
aklibrarychick's review
4.0
I really did enjoy this conclusion to the Winterling trilogy, though at times I got irritated with Fer for her stubborn adherence to her human values in a land that looks at things very differently. Many of the problems she faces in this book are of her own making. Yet, she stays true to her values while working her way to a solution. Rook and his puck brothers are very prevalent in this book. In fact, this book feels like as much Rook's stories as Fer's. He is definitely my favorite character.
ashleyjapan's review against another edition
4.0
Ahhh, this book was perfection. Just enough character development and a plot that was perfectly paced. I think of the three books I liked this one the most. I have so many FerxRook feels!
One of my favorite aspects of this book dealt with the motifs of change and redemption. Instead of writing a huge analysis like I could instead of a review, I'll just say this series is great and definitely a perfect series for a school library.
One of my favorite aspects of this book dealt with the motifs of change and redemption. Instead of writing a huge analysis like I could instead of a review, I'll just say this series is great and definitely a perfect series for a school library.
alinaborger's review
4.0
The conclusion to Sarah Prineas's lovely WINTERLING trilogy. I thought it was satisfying and I loved the way that it turned the problems of trust and oaths on their heads. As a reader, the final scene where Fer suggests "love" is the way to solve the problem of the stilth struck me as a little ambiguous, but I was invested enough in the story and characters to let that go and just be glad there was a solution.
I listened to the audio version of WINTERLING with my kids, and I have to admit that one of my favorite elements of this book is Rook's voice, which I heard in my head exactly as the reader interpreted it.
I listened to the audio version of WINTERLING with my kids, and I have to admit that one of my favorite elements of this book is Rook's voice, which I heard in my head exactly as the reader interpreted it.
maryh's review against another edition
4.0
Ahhhh i love Rook and Fer together so much! They’re so cute.
nevadies's review
2.0
Last few chapters were lame, this book annoyed me like nothing else because of the overwhelming dumbness that is
"I A 16 YEAR OLD HUMAN DECLARE THIS IS HOW YOU MAGIC BEINGS OT TO DEAL WITH YOUR KINGDOMS BECAUSE MY WAY IS THE ONLY WAY"
IDC if this is a kids book I don't believe in the message of there only being one correct way to serve/ lead a people. Not open minded at all
"I A 16 YEAR OLD HUMAN DECLARE THIS IS HOW YOU MAGIC BEINGS OT TO DEAL WITH YOUR KINGDOMS BECAUSE MY WAY IS THE ONLY WAY"
IDC if this is a kids book I don't believe in the message of there only being one correct way to serve/ lead a people. Not open minded at all
tangle's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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