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borz's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
idontlovejessica's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
catzzck's review against another edition
3.0
The end of this series was, again a 3 stars read. It's nothing amazing or groundbreaking (maybe it was when it was written). The premise is interesting but there's always something missing to make this more than just an "okay" book.
The ending left me quite disappointed. I would've prefer a sadder, but more realistic, ending.
The ending left me quite disappointed. I would've prefer a sadder, but more realistic, ending.
deannah's review against another edition
3.0
So, this got really weird. And I am not sure what I feel about the ending.
the_cheesiest_slytherin's review against another edition
5.0
I read this last summer (?) and I forgot to mark it down when I marked down the first two in the series.
thebookheap12's review against another edition
3.0
well book 3 was certainly better than book 2, and the ending saved it from a two star review because its not every YA series that is brave enough to do *that*. But it dragged and the relationships felt so forced it was uncomfortable at times. Ah well, another YA series completed.
brittaniethekid's review against another edition
3.0
The series remains good enough to make me want to continue reading but still not good enough for me to like it. He changes the characters so drastically... the first book's 5 teens acted quite different than they do in this book, but not in a grown up sort of way - more like just letting experiences get to them a little too much. I'll keep reading but I keep waiting for something unexpected to happen.
rara2018's review against another edition
2.0
This was a wholly unsatisfying read. Despite the apparent emphasis on lore in the story, it all felt fragmented and incomplete. The characters, once again, were not especially compelling, except for Dess, who was arguably one of the more minor midnighters in this one. I did appreciate that the Grayfoots had a redemption arc of sorts because I did find it messed up the at the one native family was the villain. I didn’t like the ending, and it seemed kind of out of character and underdeveloped. The story was still interesting and fast-paced enough to keep me entertained, but it wasn’t a great read.
njlbo1's review against another edition
4.0
I was a little disappointed with the ending, but overall I loved this series!
dianacantread's review against another edition
4.0
What a fantastic ride.
I started this series several years ago, maybe, after discovering Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan series. After that, I gradually picked up a few of his other works, including the first book of Midnighters, The Secret Hour. For those of you unfamiliar with the series, it's about the hour that occurs at midnight that only people born at midnight can experience. There's a huge world built around this concept that's absolutely fascinating, and I think everyone should check it out. Please.
About this book: it's a satisfying and daring conclusion. All the characters have come so far since the beginning, of course. Westerfeld is a master at character development (except for in one series that I will not mention here), and each person in this series has a believable story that makes you root for them. I love how everything falls together nicely while still leaving an open enough ending that you wonder what will happen, but it doesn't necessarily have to happen.
My one complaint is the writing, which seems a bit off at times, but if I remember this correctly, this is Westerfeld's first series. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
If you're looking for a short series that has a lot more depth than you'd think, please pick this up. I assure you, you will feel satisfied in some way, shape, or form after reading.
4/5 stars.
I started this series several years ago, maybe, after discovering Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan series. After that, I gradually picked up a few of his other works, including the first book of Midnighters, The Secret Hour. For those of you unfamiliar with the series, it's about the hour that occurs at midnight that only people born at midnight can experience. There's a huge world built around this concept that's absolutely fascinating, and I think everyone should check it out. Please.
About this book: it's a satisfying and daring conclusion. All the characters have come so far since the beginning, of course. Westerfeld is a master at character development (except for in one series that I will not mention here), and each person in this series has a believable story that makes you root for them. I love how everything falls together nicely while still leaving an open enough ending that you wonder what will happen, but it doesn't necessarily have to happen.
My one complaint is the writing, which seems a bit off at times, but if I remember this correctly, this is Westerfeld's first series. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
If you're looking for a short series that has a lot more depth than you'd think, please pick this up. I assure you, you will feel satisfied in some way, shape, or form after reading.
4/5 stars.