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lindsmurray's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
labunnywtf's review
5.0
I read this in 2019, after a major, mind-fucking, too-good-to-be-true, pinch-me-because-I'm-either-dreaming-or-stoned, conversation via Twitter that has led to a crazy fucking cool friendship with the author.
People who've been around for some years know how absolutely obsessed I became with this series after reading [b: A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe|35520564|A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (The Salvagers, #1)|Alex White|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1504129587l/35520564._SY75_.jpg|56936451]. Recommended by a friend who has almost impeccable taste in reading, and has consistently recommended some of my all-time favorites. I went in with low expectations and got blown across the ocean by how amazing this world, this magic system, this entire universe is. I was itching for more, and waiting between books had me chewing my fingertips off because I ran out of fingernails.
So, when I got the chance to read this ahead of time, I calmly responded, then screamed so loudly I think they heard me five states away. I couldn't tell anyone, and I would have basically been doing cartwheels out in public if my lumpy body could contort into those shapes.
I have witnessed so many failed trilogies. Where the first book is absolutely all consuming, and you want to ride this tidal wave of action, suspense, friendship, loyalty, betrayal, love, hate, to the final crashing moments, then lay on the beach wiped and exhausted and absolutely, blissfully devastated to be done with the world forever.
And then Mockingjay comes and everything is ABSOLUTELY RUINED.
::cough:: I mean. The ending is never as satisfying as you desire.
This is, hands down, far and away, the best, most satisfying trilogy I have ever read. WOAPW is the better-than-cherries-because-I-hate-cherries on top of a delicious science fiction magical world full of ass kicking characters and brilliant battle scenes. This final installment is ALL about the friendships and fight scenes.
My girls, Boots and Nilah, get my top billing here, and their friendship got my blood singing. I was a roller coaster of emotions through this entire book, and was so pumped to find out how it ended but at the same time, I wasn't ready. I couldn't be ready.
I desperately hope that someday, Alex can build us another world based off the scraps of tastiness left at the end of this incredible trilogy.
PLS AND THANK YOU.
If you haven't read this series, please get your ass in gear. Not only because it's amazing, but because I am TOTALLY IN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND IT'S AWESOME.
People who've been around for some years know how absolutely obsessed I became with this series after reading [b: A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe|35520564|A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (The Salvagers, #1)|Alex White|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1504129587l/35520564._SY75_.jpg|56936451]. Recommended by a friend who has almost impeccable taste in reading, and has consistently recommended some of my all-time favorites. I went in with low expectations and got blown across the ocean by how amazing this world, this magic system, this entire universe is. I was itching for more, and waiting between books had me chewing my fingertips off because I ran out of fingernails.
So, when I got the chance to read this ahead of time, I calmly responded, then screamed so loudly I think they heard me five states away. I couldn't tell anyone, and I would have basically been doing cartwheels out in public if my lumpy body could contort into those shapes.
I have witnessed so many failed trilogies. Where the first book is absolutely all consuming, and you want to ride this tidal wave of action, suspense, friendship, loyalty, betrayal, love, hate, to the final crashing moments, then lay on the beach wiped and exhausted and absolutely, blissfully devastated to be done with the world forever.
And then Mockingjay comes and everything is ABSOLUTELY RUINED.
::cough:: I mean. The ending is never as satisfying as you desire.
This is, hands down, far and away, the best, most satisfying trilogy I have ever read. WOAPW is the better-than-cherries-because-I-hate-cherries on top of a delicious science fiction magical world full of ass kicking characters and brilliant battle scenes. This final installment is ALL about the friendships and fight scenes.
My girls, Boots and Nilah, get my top billing here, and their friendship got my blood singing. I was a roller coaster of emotions through this entire book, and was so pumped to find out how it ended but at the same time, I wasn't ready. I couldn't be ready.
I desperately hope that someday, Alex can build us another world based off the scraps of tastiness left at the end of this incredible trilogy.
PLS AND THANK YOU.
If you haven't read this series, please get your ass in gear. Not only because it's amazing, but because I am TOTALLY IN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND IT'S AWESOME.
fofana98's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rosieclaverton's review
3.0
I really wanted to like this. I enjoyed the first two novels and I love these characters.
But ugh, this was mainly just a space war book and I didn't want to sit through endless grimdark death and fight scenes. The ending wasn't even that satisfying and I hated that Boots got magic and then just longed for magic when it went - she is so much more than her lack of magic. And I just did not buy into the epilogue - why would they all want to retire to a wave farm?!
The characterisation, continuity, and pacing also felt off, and I really felt it did not need to be 18 hours of audiobook. I gave up on it twice but wanted to know how it worked out.
Just sadly disappointed.
But ugh, this was mainly just a space war book and I didn't want to sit through endless grimdark death and fight scenes. The ending wasn't even that satisfying and I hated that Boots got magic and then just longed for magic when it went - she is so much more than her lack of magic. And I just did not buy into the epilogue - why would they all want to retire to a wave farm?!
The characterisation, continuity, and pacing also felt off, and I really felt it did not need to be 18 hours of audiobook. I gave up on it twice but wanted to know how it worked out.
Just sadly disappointed.
briannamitchell's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mrz_owenz's review against another edition
5.0
A great end to an exciting, compelling, and charming series.
kait_unicorn's review
4.0
It was a lot of fun making the entire Savager trilogy last. A good romp and a nice way to take a break from *hand waving at the state of the world*.
thatscotguy's review
5.0
I will miss the crew of the Capricious. This trilogy was so much fun and so fast paced that I feel a bit breathless having finished the final book. As much as I wish there were more to read, it feels as if the story ended perfectly.