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acciobooksandflowers's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked this series, although this 3rd book really dragged for me. I was so ready for the series to be over so I could move on. I do like how the story ended.
amberacks12's review against another edition
4.0
the ending made me sad but it was totally amazing!!!!!!
beccajreads's review against another edition
3.0
I was disappointed with the end of this book, I kinda feel like it was a cop out. An attempt to kill off a main character at the end gone wrong, the author suddenly wussing out at the last minute.. it did feel a little, half hearted.
But that's not to say I didn't like the book. It didn't seem as good as the others, I didn't enjoy it as much as the first, say, but it was ok. I liked how the real world and the secret hour started merging and becoming problems for one another and the way Jessica's sister is a nosy so and so who is trying to work out what's happening for herself (go Beth! even if it is a bit stupid to go to a cave in a desert in the middle of the night when you're 13 or so).
This instalment did show to me how one dimensional Jessica is throughout most of the book (always worrying about being grounded when there are more important things to think about at the time or getting away from her sister or thinking about Jonathan) and Dess seemed like a much more interesting character. Melissa and Rex? Well I never really liked either of them much.
And something else that's bothered me, which I've noticed a few other reviews take note of, is how similar the plot lines are and repetitive and samey the books are. Which is probably what makes the book a bit for a finale. You're kind of expecting what happens next because it's following the same ideas as the other books.
But that's not to say I didn't like the book. It didn't seem as good as the others, I didn't enjoy it as much as the first, say, but it was ok. I liked how the real world and the secret hour started merging and becoming problems for one another and the way Jessica's sister is a nosy so and so who is trying to work out what's happening for herself (go Beth! even if it is a bit stupid to go to a cave in a desert in the middle of the night when you're 13 or so).
This instalment did show to me how one dimensional Jessica is throughout most of the book (always worrying about being grounded when there are more important things to think about at the time or getting away from her sister or thinking about Jonathan) and Dess seemed like a much more interesting character. Melissa and Rex? Well I never really liked either of them much.
And something else that's bothered me, which I've noticed a few other reviews take note of, is how similar the plot lines are and repetitive and samey the books are. Which is probably what makes the book a bit for a finale. You're kind of expecting what happens next because it's following the same ideas as the other books.
alexk02's review against another edition
3.0
I’m torn between how I actually feel about this book. Part of me feels like it was great but then the other part of me thought it wasn’t really needed. There was a point where I had gotten really annoyed with Jess and her persistent need to have everything her way. There was another point at the end where I was nothing but confused. Are Melissa, Johnathon, and Jess leaving? Who’s leaving?! What happened?!
The ending was really confusing. Overall, I guess it was a pretty good conclusion to the trilogy
The ending was really confusing. Overall, I guess it was a pretty good conclusion to the trilogy
juliaarchibald's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
myeverskye's review against another edition
4.0
Another great book in the series. The ending makes me think it's the last in the series (I'm guessing it is), but he leaves it open-ended enough that of he wants he could write another. Scott Westerfeld is becoming one of my favorite writers.
shelleyrae's review against another edition
3.0
A good finish for this solid YA series, an easy, good paced read it wraps up the story - though not neatly, leaving some possibilities open for Westerfeld to revive the series or create a new one later on.
starbound's review against another edition
4.0
Oh gosh, the ending made me feel so sad! A worthy end to the Midnighters series. The pace was good and the plot too.