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nishana's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Ableism, War, and Death
rubyredders's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I am going to miss this world so so much. While I know MWT has plans to move on to other stories if she wants to dip her toes back into this world I would be bare knuckle brawling to grab that book.
Pheris took me sometime to warm up to but by the end I was rooting for him. As before MWT has a talent for making you care for her characters and shows them growing as people that has me seated and turning pages like an extremely enthusiastic tax accountant - I want every detail! To see a character whose life is so obviously impacted by his disability thrive in this world felt really impactful - he can not do everything others can; he physically isn't able to but that has no bearing on his worth and while that does mean he has struggles, he can achieve a lot more than his family ever expected from him. Thetraining he receives from Relius and how capable Pheris is shown to be when he's given the opportunity, the care and allowed to feel trust - his love of math and the delight he took in it and that Relius and the Magus even got communicating to bring Pheris more complicated math - had my heart feeling so tender
I want to see more ofEugenia and what the family dynamics for Gen, Irene and their new family would be like. I need to know how Hector and Eugenia get on. How are Gen and Irene as parents? What about Sophos and Helen? So many questions!
I'd also want to learn more about Costis and Kamet as they got so little mention despite having two books between them where they were main characters. I need to know they get a fulfilling life after all this.
Overall, this story feels complete but with so much potential to spin off into other stories and if it ends here for good I shan't be mad but by god if MWT comes out with a new book in this world it is over for my productivity until I devour it saturn eating his son style
Pheris took me sometime to warm up to but by the end I was rooting for him. As before MWT has a talent for making you care for her characters and shows them growing as people that has me seated and turning pages like an extremely enthusiastic tax accountant - I want every detail! To see a character whose life is so obviously impacted by his disability thrive in this world felt really impactful - he can not do everything others can; he physically isn't able to but that has no bearing on his worth and while that does mean he has struggles, he can achieve a lot more than his family ever expected from him. The
I want to see more of
I'd also want to learn more about Costis and Kamet as they got so little mention despite having two books between them where they were main characters. I need to know they get a fulfilling life after all this.
Overall, this story feels complete but with so much potential to spin off into other stories and if it ends here for good I shan't be mad but by god if MWT comes out with a new book in this world it is over for my productivity until I devour it saturn eating his son style
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Murder, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Sexism
nekoshka's review
adventurous
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Ableism, Violence, War, and Bullying
Moderate: Miscarriage and Vomit
Minor: Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Torture, and Sexism
guessgreenleaf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Blood, War, Bullying, Murder, Gore, Grief, Violence, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and Xenophobia
Minor: Death of parent
fitzofinspiration's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, War, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
pm_corbett's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and War
silentquercus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Violence, War, Bullying, Medical content, and Torture
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
priyastoric's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
What a magnificent ending! 1. I am so glad I did not have to wait 20 years to read this conclusion. 2. For those of you who did I hope it was well worth the wait.
This final book brings us back to the Peninsula for what is a trademark Megan Whalen Turner surprise filled ending. I won't go into too much detail but the conclusion is not only satisfying but also reveals just how much our beloved Gen has grown up and become the leader he was meant to become.
But this story is not Eugenides story alone and in her deft storytelling Turner manages to bring satisfactory endings for almost all of the other main (some of which are deeply personal and heartbreaking) and side characters she has introduced us to along the way, while also building out a remarkable conclusion not only to the fight between the Mede Empire and our three nations, but also between the prophesized danger from the Gods.
I just really love this series and am so glad that I picked it up (after hearing Preeti Chibber on Desi Geek Girls rhapsodize at length about it in one of the podcasts a few years ago).
This final book brings us back to the Peninsula for what is a trademark Megan Whalen Turner surprise filled ending. I won't go into too much detail but the conclusion is not only satisfying but also reveals just how much our beloved Gen has grown up and become the leader he was meant to become.
But this story is not Eugenides story alone and in her deft storytelling Turner manages to bring satisfactory endings for almost all of the other main (some of which are deeply personal and heartbreaking) and side characters she has introduced us to along the way, while also building out a remarkable conclusion not only to the fight between the Mede Empire and our three nations, but also between the prophesized danger from the Gods.
I just really love this series and am so glad that I picked it up (after hearing Preeti Chibber on Desi Geek Girls rhapsodize at length about it in one of the podcasts a few years ago).
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Miscarriage
nadia32's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
quasinaut's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
I should have reviewed this book immediately after finishing (instead of 3 weeks later...) because I've already forgotten so much of what happened. This book artfully wraps up the stories of these three countries, their rulers, and the other characters that have come to surface throughout the series, while still introducing new adventures, characters (Pheris!), and settings.
Megan Whalen Turner does a lovely job weaving together adventure and intrigue with interpersonal growth without making things too obvious nor too obscure. Honestly, my main complaint is how little we see of the female characters and their points if view. I know I'll be rereading these books again one day.
Megan Whalen Turner does a lovely job weaving together adventure and intrigue with interpersonal growth without making things too obvious nor too obscure. Honestly, my main complaint is how little we see of the female characters and their points if view. I know I'll be rereading these books again one day.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Violence, and War
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy