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shaila_m's review against another edition
5.0
I was very curious to know what would happen... And even though we're many sad moments the happy and the good ones made it all alright.
Loved how they got their ever after!
Loved how they got their ever after!
hollypollydoodelolly's review against another edition
3.0
The weakest if the series so far in my opinion. I still enjoyed it but it wasn't as entertaining or funny as the previous two.
867_5309's review against another edition
3.0
This book was not my favorite in the series. It felt like a borderline abusive relationship between Kat and Edward.
clarissawrites's review against another edition
5.0
lenoreo's review against another edition
4.0
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4 stars — This final book in Kat & Edward’s trilogy definitely satisfied me, even if it felt like there was a lot going on at times.
As always, first the narrators: I’m still in love with Luci Christian. Full stop. The surprise for me was that there was a male narrator — like literal surprise, his chapter started and I actually jumped because I wasn’t expecting it. I kind of hate that he wasn’t credited anywhere, and it wasn’t until the end of the book that I learned his name — Charlie Thurston. He was pretty solid as Edward, and his accent was perfect. He was great at conveying the emotional aspects, and while I was only meh on his female voices, I find there are few male narrators that blow me away in this aspect.
I enjoyed that we got a little bit of dual POV, especially at the beginning when Edward and Kat were separated…if we hadn’t had Edward’s POV, I think the story would have been lacking. I really felt his heartbreak over losing Kat at the end of Twice Upon a Time, and his desperation to get her back.
Honestly, this book almost felt like 2 stories in one. We start with Kat getting back to Edward, which was fairly well foreshadowed by the threads not cleaned up at the end of Twice Upon a Time (Lady Gregory in particular). Part of me felt like that dragged on a bit longer than necessary, but another part of me was happy to have some of that information (especially about the Professor).
In general I was pretty satisfied with the story, though sometimes it felt like it wound around in weird ways just to make the book longer. It felt like a lot of little stories that made up one big story. There was Kat getting back, the Moran stuff, getting rid of Katriona, getting everyone to accept Kat, Bianca’s attempts at revenge, prison, Bertram & Amelie (loved that), Liam and the uprising, even a little of Poppy & Mr. Davenport and Elle and Henry. Seriously, it was a lot. I enjoyed it all, don’t get me wrong, but it made for a strange plot.
I still love Edward & Kat together, they have this epic feel to their love that you can only find in books. It was what kept me clamoring for more in this series.
I will admit, I don’t know how consistent Ms. Ling was throughout the series, nor am I convinced she created an accurate historical-ish world. But I don’t really care about those things, as I’m really only here for characters and story. I’m pretty sure there was a lot that was unrealistic, but I found I was fine with that. Something to note if you are a stickler on those points.
All in all, I thought it was a solid conclusion. It probably could have been tightened up here and there, but I was entertained. I really believe listening to good narrators helps with loving a story though.
4 stars — This final book in Kat & Edward’s trilogy definitely satisfied me, even if it felt like there was a lot going on at times.
As always, first the narrators: I’m still in love with Luci Christian. Full stop. The surprise for me was that there was a male narrator — like literal surprise, his chapter started and I actually jumped because I wasn’t expecting it. I kind of hate that he wasn’t credited anywhere, and it wasn’t until the end of the book that I learned his name — Charlie Thurston. He was pretty solid as Edward, and his accent was perfect. He was great at conveying the emotional aspects, and while I was only meh on his female voices, I find there are few male narrators that blow me away in this aspect.
I enjoyed that we got a little bit of dual POV, especially at the beginning when Edward and Kat were separated…if we hadn’t had Edward’s POV, I think the story would have been lacking. I really felt his heartbreak over losing Kat at the end of Twice Upon a Time, and his desperation to get her back.
Honestly, this book almost felt like 2 stories in one. We start with Kat getting back to Edward, which was fairly well foreshadowed by the threads not cleaned up at the end of Twice Upon a Time (Lady Gregory in particular). Part of me felt like that dragged on a bit longer than necessary, but another part of me was happy to have some of that information (especially about the Professor).
In general I was pretty satisfied with the story, though sometimes it felt like it wound around in weird ways just to make the book longer. It felt like a lot of little stories that made up one big story. There was Kat getting back, the Moran stuff, getting rid of Katriona, getting everyone to accept Kat, Bianca’s attempts at revenge, prison, Bertram & Amelie (loved that), Liam and the uprising, even a little of Poppy & Mr. Davenport and Elle and Henry. Seriously, it was a lot. I enjoyed it all, don’t get me wrong, but it made for a strange plot.
I still love Edward & Kat together, they have this epic feel to their love that you can only find in books. It was what kept me clamoring for more in this series.
I will admit, I don’t know how consistent Ms. Ling was throughout the series, nor am I convinced she created an accurate historical-ish world. But I don’t really care about those things, as I’m really only here for characters and story. I’m pretty sure there was a lot that was unrealistic, but I found I was fine with that. Something to note if you are a stickler on those points.
All in all, I thought it was a solid conclusion. It probably could have been tightened up here and there, but I was entertained. I really believe listening to good narrators helps with loving a story though.
mavisinspanish's review against another edition
4.0
*UNCONTROLLABLY SOBBING MY EYES OUT*
TAKE MY HEART WITH YOUUUUUUUUUUUU
I do not know what do do with my life anymore.
TAKE MY HEART WITH YOUUUUUUUUUUUU
I do not know what do do with my life anymore.
zainabsheikh's review against another edition
4.0
I have been avoiding finishing this series ever since i read that first book but I did it. I finally finished and it was amazing.
So many obstacles and dramas but we made it through it all.
I really wish I didn't binge it and took my time with it but I'm still happy that there is a novella and author has written more retellings!
Aya Ling is such an amazing writer and I really wish she got the attention that she truly deserves and I hope that one day, more people read her books and recognize her talent. I will obviously read more of her books especially the new retellings soon because this one was JUST AMAZING!
So many obstacles and dramas but we made it through it all.
I really wish I didn't binge it and took my time with it but I'm still happy that there is a novella and author has written more retellings!
Aya Ling is such an amazing writer and I really wish she got the attention that she truly deserves and I hope that one day, more people read her books and recognize her talent. I will obviously read more of her books especially the new retellings soon because this one was JUST AMAZING!
rebel_unicorn's review against another edition
3.0
The perfect end to this series. Lots of character developement, engaging plot and swoony romance. 3 stars.
bibliophiliadk's review against another edition
2.0
ONE OF THE MOST INCONSISTENT SERIES I HAVE EVER READ
I'll say it. The only reason why I even finished this book was because I wanted an ending for Kat and Edward. And yes, there is another book after this one, but I am satisfied with the ending this one gave me.
Kat has been returned to the human world to recover while the real Katriona Bradshaw takes her place at Edward's side in Athelia. It seems as if this time is actually the end for Kat and Edward, luckily the goblins and the faries have banded together to make Kat's return to Athelia possible. But even with her back, Kat and Edward face many obstacles before they can be together again, including Katriona and Bianca Bradshaw, an angry mob and a new suitor for Kat.
Usually I would start a review with the good stuff, but I am having a hard time finding any, so straight into the bad stuff I go.
THE BAD STUFF
Inconsistent: There were so many things about this book that was inconsistent when compared to the previous books in this series. It seems as if Aya Ling cares nothing for consistency, she simply has no qualms inventing things, that didn't exist before and completely changing the story line as well as the story telling. For instance, the previous two books were narrated by Kat. This one is narrated by Kat and Edward, though Kat most often. Why? Yes, the two were separated at first, but that only lasted like 5 chapters and Edward's side of the story wasn't really necessary to include. Also, suddenly there is a portal between the two worlds even though it has never been mentioned before. And even though Krev told Kat, back in the first book, that she was the first person to evoke a curse by ripping the book, here there's suddenly a whole bunch of other people who has done the same thing! Really?! Stick to the story, dammit!
Convenient: This ties in a bit with the inconsistency, but there were just too many things that 'conveniently' happened. Like, one of the people who had, apparently, previously entered Athelia from the 'real world' just happened to be the foster father of Edward's mother, the Queen! And, all of a sudden, there is this spell that has never been talked about before, that can bring Kat back and make it possible for her to survive in Athelia. Sorry, but I just don't like it when all the stars magically align without anyone doing any real work for it.
I am calling time of death on this series.
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I'll say it. The only reason why I even finished this book was because I wanted an ending for Kat and Edward. And yes, there is another book after this one, but I am satisfied with the ending this one gave me.
Kat has been returned to the human world to recover while the real Katriona Bradshaw takes her place at Edward's side in Athelia. It seems as if this time is actually the end for Kat and Edward, luckily the goblins and the faries have banded together to make Kat's return to Athelia possible. But even with her back, Kat and Edward face many obstacles before they can be together again, including Katriona and Bianca Bradshaw, an angry mob and a new suitor for Kat.
Usually I would start a review with the good stuff, but I am having a hard time finding any, so straight into the bad stuff I go.
THE BAD STUFF
Inconsistent: There were so many things about this book that was inconsistent when compared to the previous books in this series. It seems as if Aya Ling cares nothing for consistency, she simply has no qualms inventing things, that didn't exist before and completely changing the story line as well as the story telling. For instance, the previous two books were narrated by Kat. This one is narrated by Kat and Edward, though Kat most often. Why? Yes, the two were separated at first, but that only lasted like 5 chapters and Edward's side of the story wasn't really necessary to include. Also, suddenly there is a portal between the two worlds even though it has never been mentioned before. And even though Krev told Kat, back in the first book, that she was the first person to evoke a curse by ripping the book, here there's suddenly a whole bunch of other people who has done the same thing! Really?! Stick to the story, dammit!
Convenient: This ties in a bit with the inconsistency, but there were just too many things that 'conveniently' happened. Like, one of the people who had, apparently, previously entered Athelia from the 'real world' just happened to be the foster father of Edward's mother, the Queen! And, all of a sudden, there is this spell that has never been talked about before, that can bring Kat back and make it possible for her to survive in Athelia. Sorry, but I just don't like it when all the stars magically align without anyone doing any real work for it.
I am calling time of death on this series.
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annathorwolf's review against another edition
1.0
I found this to be a disappointing end to the series. I really enjoyed the first one, felt so-so about the second one, and I couldn't even finish this one. I skimmed the last 20% because I couldn't take it anymore. I liked how Kat and Edward challenged each other in book one, but by the end of this one, the "I literally can't live without you/I'm going to control you" relationship was giving me Twilight vibes.
As other reviews have mentioned, the grammatical errors were incredibly distracting. I started highlighting them in my kindle after a while because there were SO MANY. I probably should have also highlighted how many times I read "dang" and "make out session" because it felt like they were on every page.
As other reviews have mentioned, the grammatical errors were incredibly distracting. I started highlighting them in my kindle after a while because there were SO MANY. I probably should have also highlighted how many times I read "dang" and "make out session" because it felt like they were on every page.