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padmawhitehallow's review against another edition
4.0
Rating: 8.5/10
I liked how the tension was built along this series and how is depicted the toxic relationship between Val and Venronyka. That's the main point when I think about this series.
Even though I feel like there was a lot of exposition, is a YA book, so... it's OK. I could predict certain parts but I doubt about them for a page or two but that didn't make the experience less enjoyable. And damn it, I could't prepare myself for THAT scene.
The battle was a little bit confusing, but maybe that's my problem.
I really, really liked all the worldbuilding, how some words where modified to make this world alive and belivable. So, to summerise, I think is one of the best YA sagas I read, and I think that's worth reading it.
I liked how the tension was built along this series and how is depicted the toxic relationship between Val and Venronyka. That's the main point when I think about this series.
Even though I feel like there was a lot of exposition, is a YA book, so... it's OK. I could predict certain parts but I doubt about them for a page or two but that didn't make the experience less enjoyable. And damn it, I could't prepare myself for THAT scene.
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Thinking that Veronyka will pay the price with her most precius thing... I didn't expected that.The battle was a little bit confusing, but maybe that's my problem.
I really, really liked all the worldbuilding, how some words where modified to make this world alive and belivable. So, to summerise, I think is one of the best YA sagas I read, and I think that's worth reading it.
runaps's review against another edition
4.0
For those of us who love writing as much as reading, sometimes we fall in love with the potential of a book, not an execution, and we get inspired to write our own version, because another felt lacking.
This series? The opposite. This book series was one of the few I wish I had written, in the sense I almost felt like I was in it, struggling and caring for all the characters (okay, not for Val, but still).
What a pleasure to read this book.
This series? The opposite. This book series was one of the few I wish I had written, in the sense I almost felt like I was in it, struggling and caring for all the characters (okay, not for Val, but still).
What a pleasure to read this book.
nicholle91's review against another edition
4.0
The first 300 pages were soooo boring and then it started picking up and I couldn’t put it down. Love the character developments in this book! It was definitely a satisfying wrap to a great series.
kirbysnaps's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lulu15river's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 Stars
By far my favorite book in the series. I really enjoyed this conclusion.
By far my favorite book in the series. I really enjoyed this conclusion.
booksandprosecco's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
leopardsummer8's review against another edition
5.0
"And then it was simple, because they were bonded, and there was no one she'd rather be more vulnerable with than him. No one she trusted more. He was a part of her, and her of him."
Wings of Shadow is the final book in the Crown of Feathers trilogy, and re-reading this for (I think?) the third time only solidified this as one of my favorite series of all time. The world-building is beautiful and I love the parallels, and overall it's just so amazing.
Tension has escalated in the empire and now there appears to be three sides: the Phoenix Riders, Avalkyra and her strixes, and the Empire. I won't go into too many details to avoid spoilers, but this book is the angstiest one yet. There are some scenes that live rent-free in my head, and there are just so many parts of this book that I adore. The ending made me cry harder this time than I had before, which doesn't make sense because I knew what was going to happen.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, one of my favorite parts of this series is the characters. Tristan and Veronyka are literally "couple goals" and I think the reason I love them so much is that despite their romantic relationship, it has the feeling of a platonic one because they're so perfectly balanced. Sev and Kade also deserve a lot of attention because Sev's angst and Kade's reassurances mean everything to me. Avalkyra's arc still intrigues me greatly because despite being the antagonist, there is still a part of her that longs to belong with the heroes. The only POVs I didn't love were Elliot and Sparrow, but I have to keep reminding myself that she's 15 (12) and that their dynamic really is unique. I don't dislike them, I just got mad when their POVs interrupted everyone else's sometimes.
Wings of Shadow is the epic conclusion to the Crown of Feathers series, and if you're love high fantasy with rich history, intriguing and beautifully written characters, and a plot involving the rise and fall of royalty, this is a trilogy you don't want to miss.
4.75/5
Wings of Shadow is the final book in the Crown of Feathers trilogy, and re-reading this for (I think?) the third time only solidified this as one of my favorite series of all time. The world-building is beautiful and I love the parallels, and overall it's just so amazing.
Tension has escalated in the empire and now there appears to be three sides: the Phoenix Riders, Avalkyra and her strixes, and the Empire. I won't go into too many details to avoid spoilers, but this book is the angstiest one yet. There are some scenes that live rent-free in my head, and there are just so many parts of this book that I adore. The ending made me cry harder this time than I had before, which doesn't make sense because I knew what was going to happen.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, one of my favorite parts of this series is the characters. Tristan and Veronyka are literally "couple goals" and I think the reason I love them so much is that despite their romantic relationship, it has the feeling of a platonic one because they're so perfectly balanced. Sev and Kade also deserve a lot of attention because Sev's angst and Kade's reassurances mean everything to me. Avalkyra's arc still intrigues me greatly because despite being the antagonist, there is still a part of her that longs to belong with the heroes. The only POVs I didn't love were Elliot and Sparrow, but I have to keep reminding myself that she's 15 (12) and that their dynamic really is unique. I don't dislike them, I just got mad when their POVs interrupted everyone else's sometimes.
Wings of Shadow is the epic conclusion to the Crown of Feathers series, and if you're love high fantasy with rich history, intriguing and beautifully written characters, and a plot involving the rise and fall of royalty, this is a trilogy you don't want to miss.
4.75/5
chl0e's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5