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violetkitty's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
the_wendybirb's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
I love this series. It's fantastic. I'll edit this to write a better review sometime soon.
This one was a little heavy on the exposition, but as the final book in a massive world-building endeavor it gets a pass.
This one was a little heavy on the exposition, but as the final book in a massive world-building endeavor it gets a pass.
az_green's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.75
This book was wholly satisfying and equally unsatisfying, because I desperately want continue to live in this world with these characters... But I know this is the end.
I will forever be in awe of Kevin's ability to build such a vast world with so many cultures rich in beliefs and their own unique idioms built around the god/goddess of their kenning.
So much was revealed in this final installment that was shrowded in mystery up until now; I am glad I decided to reread the first two books prior to picking this one up. It allowed me to trully appreciate the one, long story that Kevin masterfully carve and shape - likely at the cost of his own sanity at times.
There was joy and hope and humor - because there is always humor with Kevin - but it also absolutely gutted me on many occasions with silent, ugly tears. The loss felt by the characters is painted so artfully you cant help but feel the loss yourself.
I will accept this is the end, because I know this was always meant to be a trilogy, but I will live in the dream that Kevin will be unable to stay away. I hope that we will get short stories in the years to come, if nothing else (I'm not greedy, I'll take anything. Even more cock sonnets!)
If you like fantasy this is a must read. I have been ranting about it to anyone who would listen since I read the first book back in 2019; this conclusion will only make my ranting increase. It's insanely good, so just accept you will lose a few days of your life and read this series. Trust when I say you wont regret that decision.
I will forever be in awe of Kevin's ability to build such a vast world with so many cultures rich in beliefs and their own unique idioms built around the god/goddess of their kenning.
So much was revealed in this final installment that was shrowded in mystery up until now; I am glad I decided to reread the first two books prior to picking this one up. It allowed me to trully appreciate the one, long story that Kevin masterfully carve and shape - likely at the cost of his own sanity at times.
There was joy and hope and humor - because there is always humor with Kevin - but it also absolutely gutted me on many occasions with silent, ugly tears. The loss felt by the characters is painted so artfully you cant help but feel the loss yourself.
I will accept this is the end, because I know this was always meant to be a trilogy, but I will live in the dream that Kevin will be unable to stay away. I hope that we will get short stories in the years to come, if nothing else (I'm not greedy, I'll take anything. Even more cock sonnets!)
If you like fantasy this is a must read. I have been ranting about it to anyone who would listen since I read the first book back in 2019; this conclusion will only make my ranting increase. It's insanely good, so just accept you will lose a few days of your life and read this series. Trust when I say you wont regret that decision.
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