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smbrisco337's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
crosswarrior7's review
3.0
So, Inferno. I have... Conflicting feelings with the conclusion of the Talon series. I'll still give it a strong 3 stars. To put it simply, this book did everything I expected as well as a few of the very things I strongly hoped it wouldn't. Basically, it was painfully predictable, but not always in a bad way because the things I predicted were sometimes what I wanted. But I saw the character death coming miles away, and the obvious secondary romance was as rushed as I feared it would be. But my ship did its ship thing, the way of handling the dragon vs human aspect of Ember continued in a way I loved, and there was an epic big final battle. However, I will say, I didn't overly predict the end-end, and I'm still not sure how I feel about it. Does it make sense world wise? Yes. Do I think it needed to be set up character-wise? Also yes. Oh! There was one thing I predicted that didn't happen, and honestly I'm very sad it didn't ;-; Look, I just wanted my boi to secretly be half dragon and turn into a full-blown dragon due to dragon blood triggering. Is that so much to ask? So I guess slight spoiler for what didn't happen? Overall a pretty fun series. Pretty basic, but also does a lot of things right that lesser series would have gotten wrong.
potatochipswhat's review
4.0
Quite repetitive especially with Riley saying the world was going to burn and wanting to find a hole to hide in, but a good conclusion to the series for what it was worth.
Garret and Ember were quite cringy, but maybe because I’m old now
Garret and Ember were quite cringy, but maybe because I’m old now
cala_p's review
2.0
I was not impressed with this book compared to the others. The series really started strong, and I was such a fan of it, as I am with all of Julia Kagawa’s other novels. But this book lost it for me. It was the big battle that the four other books of the series has led up to, but it fell short for me. ¾ of the book was planning, and/or small attacks/fights. The ending was of course the ending of the Elder Wyrm, but it was just too much for me. The characters were built in the other books to be enjoyable but I just didn’t feel it this time. The romances through the series didn’t end how I hoped. Overall, this book just fell short for me.
rinku's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and War
kariszanetta's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-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
4.0
erinjuliaadams's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
angellyn's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
linn_backe06's review against another edition
medium-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
4.0
amybraunauthor's review
5.0
Gah, I'm going to miss this series so much! I've been attached to this world and its characters for years and will have a hard time letting them go. But this is the showdown that has been building for five books, and I have to say, it doesn't disappoint! Now that almost all of the personal drama and conflicted loyalties have been resolved and set aside, all that's left is for Ember, Garret, and Riley to build an army to match the might of Talon. I have to say that was one of my favourite parts, aside from the highly intense ending that was straight out of an action blockbuster. There were lots of developed characters questioning themselves and their choices. This is honestly the ending I wanted and was glad to see my wishes fulfilled! The ending was perfect for the series and ideal for all Julie Kagawa fans, as well as lovers of urban fantasy and dragons. I can't wait to see what Kagawa comes up with next!