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Finale (Large Print) by Stephanie Garber

45 reviews

charhollyx's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

A fitting end to the trilogy.

obviously Legend was the better choice for Tella… but Christ I wanted her to choose Jacks so much. I hope we get answers about her being his true love in his own trilogy.

I did think it left a few questions unanswered, but I suppose a big part of this trilogy is the not knowing and the magic of secrets. 
Enjoyed it a lot

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Sexual content

amre23's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Confinement, Death of parent, Violence, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Death, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Body horror, Blood, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Torture, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Religious bigotry, Gore, Cursing, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse

lynnloveshobi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Grief, Murder, Confinement, Blood, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Violence, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gore, Pregnancy, and Torture

dannilmp's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

3.5

After I found Legendary weaker in comparison to Caraval, I wasn't expecting much from Finale. I am glad to say I was pleasantly suprised. Following Scarlett and Tella in their biggest game to date, with the entire world and life as we know it at stake. Can they overcome their own weaknesses to combat something greater than both of them? 

While the start of this book may feel slower than the pacing of the previous two, it is worth perservering as the second half of the book (at least to me) felt that was where all the action was. The real beauty of this book is the bond that two sisters share and the extents they would go to in order to protect and defend each other. The cryptic mentions of almost and true endings was interesting, however I wish there was more

especially as I wanted to see the Almost Ending that The Lady Prisoner mentioned that Scarlett could have been heading for when she attempted to escape

 

Other than feeling very cringe like at some of Tella's actions and choices in the book, there was only one more section that unnerved me and while I will state the specific in the spoiler, it involves a relationship dynamic between two characters later in the book

I felt a little uncomfortable that Scarlett didn't even seem to bat an eyelid at the thought of trying to get Gavriel to love her as if she was her mother, I would have thought there would have been some repulsion or at least hesitance going about the plan

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Abandonment and Torture

enchantressreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Murder, Death, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Kidnapping, Torture, Emotional abuse, and Confinement

anton13's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Amazing. Just the best way to end such an amazing trilogy. I’m kinda sad that it’s come to an end but so glad to have read it. These books have been like emotional support for me and I’m telling you it works. The twists and turns keep coming and despite having been worried at the end that it all wouldn’t be tied together the end was magnificent. I really recommend them to everyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, and Violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Torture, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment

Minor: Confinement, Alcohol, and Sexual content

letiross's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Blood

Moderate: Death of parent, Torture, and Grief

lynseyye's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Confinement, and Torture

Minor: Grief

izzie_chamomilletea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Of all the books in the Caraval trilogy, this one was my favorite. I was so happy that this book included the pov of both sisters, allowing for a more complete plot progression. This book actually made me like most all the characters, and was most fun to read.  It was a great way to wrap up the series. Filled with non stop adventure, new developments, and interesting characters, this book completes the series…. Almost. I love Legend but am also apart of Team Jacks so

What I’m saddest about is the ending Jacks got. I feel like he deserves something better and more complete. I understand if he doesn’t end up with Tella… but idk… I feel sad I wanted more then just “he was never seen again”.

he’s my favorite villain, he’s the one I love to hate(but mostly love). but I look forward to reading the prequel Once Upon A Broken Heart. Anyways slay this was good! If I were to rank the books I’d go 3>1>2. Sad this series is over and happy.. happy about something for sure. 

In my review for book 2(3⭐️), I wrote that I hoped things made more sense in the third book… they didn’t really. I do have some qualms with the writing (namely with what I feel is a misuse and overuse of metaphorical descriptions), but i was just reading this a fun read so me personally, I don’t really care.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture

Minor: Gaslighting and Death of parent

caitlin033's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Confinement

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Abandonment and Torture