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apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia and Homophobia
mirandyli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Great end to the series. A fun, quick, lighthearted read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Death of parent, Death, Fatphobia, Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Child abuse, Homophobia, and Sexual content
amy_in_the_city's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
3.5
The plot was pretty messy, and I'm still pretty annoyed by all the loose ends that were left.
Agatha really should have exited the series after the first book because the last two books in the series seemed to struggle to find storylines that fit her character.
I did still really enjoy Simon and Baz and reading about how they navigated their relationship and their anxieties. This story really delivers on the angst and made me feel so much for the characters.
The Penelope and Shepard subplot was also fun.
Agatha really should have exited the series after the first book because the last two books in the series seemed to struggle to find storylines that fit her character.
I did still really enjoy Simon and Baz and reading about how they navigated their relationship and their anxieties. This story really delivers on the angst and made me feel so much for the characters.
The Penelope and Shepard subplot was also fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Medical content, Animal death, and Death of parent
alexreadshere's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia
m0_x13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia
leonormsousa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Kidnapping, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Violence, Grief, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
johns6ka's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Ableism
eetishmeh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
A great conclusion to the trilogy! When I started the first book, I was worried that there were 86 chapters, because I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it. When I saw that this book had 92 chapters, I was overjoyed because I couldn't bear to part with my favourite characters too quickly.
Also quick warning to those who venture into the spoiler tags prior to reading the book: there's smut, which I wasn't expecting because the past 2 books didn't have any. I should've expected it, really. I just skimmed through them (I'm sex-repulsed) djjdjd. 16 years avoiding smut books and this one isn't one but still broke my streak all the same /lh
I love Shepard. Just had to say this.
I love any and all scenes with Baz's family, because I love Baz and I love Fiona and I kinda like Daphne (maybe? jury's still out) and like Baz's half-siblings and I don't really like Baz's dad because he's homophobic but I guess he's just there. It's all so realistic (as much as it can be , with magic and vampires, I suppose).
I'm probably going to start using brackets a lot more often now, thans to Rainbow Rowell's writing style. (It's already kicking in.)
I like how the ending is sorta open, with some questions unanswered. It gives good food for thought.(Like, why did Let it all out make Simon invincible to magic?? Does he have in-built defence? And did Lucy put her rosebus boy into the care system to protect him from Davy, or did Davy put him there after Lucy died so he could recollect hm once Simon turned 11?
It was an awesome wrap-up, though the main plot was a bit flat.Like, I actually think the B-plot with Shepard's demon fiancée was more interesting than the Chosen One charlatan. Both interesting all the same, though, so I suppose I shouldn't complain.
I'll miss the World of Mages. Goodbye, my friends.
I love Shepard. Just had to say this.
I love any and all scenes with Baz's family, because I love Baz and I love Fiona and I kinda like Daphne (maybe? jury's still out) and like Baz's half-siblings and I don't really like Baz's dad because he's homophobic but I guess he's just there. It's all so realistic (as much as it can be , with magic and vampires, I suppose).
I'm probably going to start using brackets a lot more often now, thans to Rainbow Rowell's writing style. (It's already kicking in.)
I like how the ending is sorta open, with some questions unanswered. It gives good food for thought.
It was an awesome wrap-up, though the main plot was a bit flat.
I'll miss the World of Mages. Goodbye, my friends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent and Death
Please look up warnings for this book if necessary! I likely missed a few (if not many) tags!ajsterkel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I finished the Simon Snow series Nooo! What will I do with my life now? I've been spending all my free time reading these books.
Does the series really have to be over? There are a bunch of dangling plot threads because the characters decided to let somebody else save the world. They could change their minds and keep things going . . . .
Anyway, this series is about a group of 20-somethings who have finished wizard school and are now in college or starting careers. The final book is Any Way The Wind Blows. It's slightly less plot-focused than the previous books, which is kind of the point. What's a Chosen One supposed to do when his enemies have been vanquished? How's he supposed to live without the whole world watching? What if fighting monsters is his only job skill, and he doesn't want to do it anymore?
The humor and quirky characters are the best part of this series, but I also love that it's set after a wizard war. The characters have regrets about how they behaved during the battles. They're now trying to correct their mistakes. In the process, they make friends with the classmates who had to get out of their way during all the saving-the-world stuff.
This series is awesome because it takes the villains and background characters from traditional fantasy series and turns them into main characters.
My biggest complaint about the final book is the kissing scenes. Most of them become biting scenes. It makes sense because the characters involved are a vampire and a dragon boy who used to be enemies, but it grossed me out. Kissing is unsanitary enough without breaking the skin! I couldn't stop thinking about infections. I hope they brushed their teeth before literally attacking each other's faces.
I'm scared of germs. If you're normal, maybe the biting is fine. Don't let it stop you from reading the book. I enjoyed this series. I'm sad it's over.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Abandonment, Animal death, Cursing, and Violence
dreamer01's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content