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midwesternreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
I don’t know how many more times I can say that I love this series, but I love this series. The narration continues to be top notch, and I love being back in this world. If you haven’t read this series…highly recommend. I mean, what more do you need…
-a fairy tale retelling
-a world in chaos
-space!
-strong female characters that don’t make you roll your eyes at everything they do
-male characters with flaws
-stories that continue to intertwine with one another, creating this entire plot.
Absolutely love it.
-a fairy tale retelling
-a world in chaos
-space!
-strong female characters that don’t make you roll your eyes at everything they do
-male characters with flaws
-stories that continue to intertwine with one another, creating this entire plot.
Absolutely love it.
kittyemma9's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
m_woods's review against another edition
5.0
5 Stars
I feel like this is a rare occurrence, but this series just keeps getting better! The story got more exciting, more complicated, and the added characters were a delight. I loved how the Rapunzel-inspired storyline was woven through this one. Cress herself was a joy – fanciful and sweet. And her storyline with Carswell Thorne was just adorable. There were unexpected twists and turns in the storyline, and even the parts I did expect had such a build-up to the moment that it just felt so good to see it happen.
This is definitely my favorite book so far in the series. I loved the intricate storyline and how the stakes just keep getting higher.
I’m ready to plunge into Winter (the final book in the series) which I have heard a lot of positive things about. We catch a brief glimpse at Princess Winter in Cress, and she sounds to be quite a character, so I am really interested to see how this all plays out.
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“You said yourself that the people of Luna need a revolutionary.” She lifted her chin, holding his gaze. “So I’m going to Luna, and I’m going to start a revolution.”
I feel like this is a rare occurrence, but this series just keeps getting better! The story got more exciting, more complicated, and the added characters were a delight. I loved how the Rapunzel-inspired storyline was woven through this one. Cress herself was a joy – fanciful and sweet. And her storyline with Carswell Thorne was just adorable. There were unexpected twists and turns in the storyline, and even the parts I did expect had such a build-up to the moment that it just felt so good to see it happen.
This is definitely my favorite book so far in the series. I loved the intricate storyline and how the stakes just keep getting higher.
I’m ready to plunge into Winter (the final book in the series) which I have heard a lot of positive things about. We catch a brief glimpse at Princess Winter in Cress, and she sounds to be quite a character, so I am really interested to see how this all plays out.
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“You said yourself that the people of Luna need a revolutionary.” She lifted her chin, holding his gaze. “So I’m going to Luna, and I’m going to start a revolution.”
katie240's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
bkc's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-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
3.5
Rating: 3.5/5
This book didn't hit like the previous two. The plot moved slowly and the main storyline was stressful for over half of the book. I wanted all of the characters together, not kidnapped! I enjoyed the book a lot more once everyone was reunited, though it was very convenient the way it happened.
Cress was boring and I didn't care about her. She was likeable but her story simply stressed me out. Thorne was also quite harsh to her for a long time. Cutting her hair off was such a violation - he should have asked first instead of demanded. Also, poor Dr. Erland! He did his best.
I still loved Cinder and Kai and their stories were interesting, but Scarlet and Wolf were not in this book much. It felt like they were sidelined for the other two storylines.
The villains of the book were good enough and my feelings towards them were the same as the previous books. It was great when Sybil got hit karma.
Cress was boring and I didn't care about her. She was likeable but her story simply stressed me out. Thorne was also quite harsh to her for a long time. Cutting her hair off was such a violation - he should have asked first instead of demanded. Also, poor Dr. Erland! He did his best.
I still loved Cinder and Kai and their stories were interesting, but Scarlet and Wolf were not in this book much. It felt like they were sidelined for the other two storylines.
The villains of the book were good enough and my feelings towards them were the same as the previous books. It was great when Sybil got hit karma.
It seems that these books always start slow and then become exponentially epic towards the end. Unfortunately, it took longer for that part to hit this time.
kkuecker218's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, War, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Torture
lacuion's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
UGH my gosh…where to begin.
Scarlett is still on Luna and had to go through literal torture from a child??? I was irritated that she tried to escape while in front of Sybil; but she’s persistent if nothing else. Missing a pinky now, but she still has that alpha attitude that Wolf likes so much. And she met the protagonist of the next bookwhich I am SUPER pumped about. Well…she’s technically in a “zoo” of sorts but she’s safe with her little mini healing apples.
Cress finally met Thorne and shit immediately hit the fan. Blindness, kidnapping, and other horrible things to go through but…at least she ended up in a ball gown? I like hackers. She reminds me of Elide from the Throne of Glass series. She refuses to be taken captive again and you gotta respect it. Also…RIP to her dad and I’m happy he revealed how letumosis came to be on Earth.
I can’t wait to see how Jacin and Snow Whi- I mean Princess Winter came to be friends. Iko finally got her dream body and is still my fave. Kai and Cinder had a rough reacquaintance but…it worked out. Sybil had the worst ending ever and that really made me smile.
The motley crew is back in space and they are ready to be revolutionaries. I’m sad that I’m almost done with the series but oh, how I have been thoroughly enjoying myself with this tale.
claireechalk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
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? No
4.5
phaeley's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
ettaviereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
After reading the first two from this series earlier this spring, I finally got my copy from the library to read this Rapunzel retelling. Marissa Meyer has an interesting take on the Rapunzel story.
I felt like this book was a bit of a filler book in the story as the main plot line of the series didn’t feel like it progressed much over the 552 pages.
I’m still invested enough in the general plot to find and restore the Lunar Princess to the Throne while overthrowing Queen Livanna to continue on with the series
I felt like this book was a bit of a filler book in the story as the main plot line of the series didn’t feel like it progressed much over the 552 pages.
I’m still invested enough in the general plot to find and restore the Lunar Princess to the Throne while overthrowing Queen Livanna to continue on with the series