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rosenym's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
fairiesdust's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
3.0
scipianne's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
calyxconcision's review against another edition
4.0
There is something to be said for the way Stiefvater creates red herrings. The way one thinks this book is about something else, then it turns out to be something different. A book about dreams and dreaming becoming a book about family, the bonds of that family, love, magic, and coming-of-age in the most extraordinary way all at once. The theme of choice and duality was played out beautifully.
The thing that stops me from giving this 5 stars is the overuse of parentheses to exposit information throughout the book where it was entirely possible to weave said information naturally that I became sick of seeing brackets everywhere. Other than that, a well-rounded finish to the birdverse.
The thing that stops me from giving this 5 stars is the overuse of parentheses to exposit information throughout the book where it was entirely possible to weave said information naturally that I became sick of seeing brackets everywhere. Other than that, a well-rounded finish to the birdverse.
chloelai12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
If you had told me 5 years ago when I was reading the Raven Cycle that Declan Lynch would be one of my favourite fictional men I would have laughed in your face. And yet somehow, in Ronan's comatose absence, Declan upheld upheld that broody yearning that is characteristic to the Lynch boys. It isn't even his amazing girlfriend that is the best thing about him - it's the simple fact of his humaness besides his two otherworldly brothers.
Ronan undergoes so much character growth throughout this series, especially so in this book even though he is incapacitated for 80% of the plot. And Adam <333
Ronan undergoes so much character growth throughout this series, especially so in this book even though he is incapacitated for 80% of the plot. And Adam <333
greenleafbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely amazing. The gansey cameo was truly wonderful.
shinycrochet's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible and perfect ending of an incredible story and imperfect people.
As someone who became chronically ill over the course of this series being released, it was quite the journey and cathartic to finish. There were so many times I had to pause, put down the book and take a moment to process. I even read sections out to my partner, as they were so good as stand alone reflections on being or loving someone who's chronically ill. It's wild how much the story is not about that, but it's definitely about that.
As someone who became chronically ill over the course of this series being released, it was quite the journey and cathartic to finish. There were so many times I had to pause, put down the book and take a moment to process. I even read sections out to my partner, as they were so good as stand alone reflections on being or loving someone who's chronically ill. It's wild how much the story is not about that, but it's definitely about that.