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lizbotknits's review
4.0
This was a pretty well written third book in the series, however the series as a whole is for a specific kind of reader. I enjoyed the quirkiness of the characters, as well as the sometimes immature jokes made for adult audiences, but the plot was a little too all over the place for me to follow. Weekes wrote in some valuable lessons within the characters' dialogues, which was both heartwarming and hilarious. I'm definitely glad I read the whole series, but would recommend it as a filler series to read between long epic fantasies or boring fiction books.
allyens's review
adventurous
lighthearted
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? No
4.25
opossumwitch's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.5
apatter7's review against another edition
5.0
This was my favorite book in the series. I really enjoyed the plot and the writing in this book. The character development for all of Loch's gang is amazing and I really enjoyed learning more about them. It was a great end to a book trilogy that really tied everything together all with an unpredictable ending and action-packed plot. Ululenia became my favorite character in this book ( also love Tern too) and I almost wished I could learn more about the world these characters exist in... but maybe in a spin-off series with different characters that are just as lovable.
ruhlen's review against another edition
5.0
A great ending to a fun series! The author tied all the loose ends up nicely, the story had a satisfying amount of action, and most of the characters found redemption or a happily ever after. I would love to see more stories in this world.
nghia's review against another edition
3.0
Another fun and satisfying entry in the adventures of Loch & co. This wraps up everything -- both plot-wise and character-wise. This, like [b:The Prophecy Con|21927520|The Prophecy Con (Rogues of the Republic, #2)|Patrick Weekes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1402937999l/21927520._SX50_.jpg|41226383] doesn't quite reach the heights of the first book, but fans of the series will still enjoy it.
The highlight is, as always, the characters. Weekes has done a fantastic job of giving us a large cast of characters that are all great. The cast is honestly too big and unwieldy at this point. All of the characters get some kind of development here but with this many characters there's not exactly a lot of time to delve into each one. So we kind of get a token effort for each one. Which is mostly fine. This is a popcorn entertainment book. Like a summer Hollywood blockbuster, not Pulitzer material.
My biggest knock on this one is that Weekes really overdoes it with the super-complicated I knew you were going to double cross me so I triple crossed you but to keep the audience in suspense I'll have everyone do a ton of planning off-screen. Then we're treated to a bunch of flashbacks during the climax showing how they did all this off-screen planning. That kind of writing cheat always feels a bit unfair.
The highlight is, as always, the characters. Weekes has done a fantastic job of giving us a large cast of characters that are all great. The cast is honestly too big and unwieldy at this point. All of the characters get some kind of development here but with this many characters there's not exactly a lot of time to delve into each one. So we kind of get a token effort for each one. Which is mostly fine. This is a popcorn entertainment book. Like a summer Hollywood blockbuster, not Pulitzer material.
As far as Veiled Lightning was concerned, Loch’s plans always relied upon a lot of luck and goodwill at the end.
My biggest knock on this one is that Weekes really overdoes it with the super-complicated I knew you were going to double cross me so I triple crossed you but to keep the audience in suspense I'll have everyone do a ton of planning off-screen. Then we're treated to a bunch of flashbacks during the climax showing how they did all this off-screen planning. That kind of writing cheat always feels a bit unfair.
catdance23's review against another edition
5.0
It took me awhile to finish this but that's only because of my lack of reading time getting ready for the holidays. This book was just as good as the first two in the series. I love the pace, non-stop action, world building, and witty banter.
Writing positive reviews are so much harder than negative. I feel like I'm going to use the same adjectives over and over. What really sold this book for me are the characters. Their friendships with each other, the way their lives evolve, and each individual hurdle they have to overcome.
Love this series.
Writing positive reviews are so much harder than negative. I feel like I'm going to use the same adjectives over and over. What really sold this book for me are the characters. Their friendships with each other, the way their lives evolve, and each individual hurdle they have to overcome.
Love this series.
onemanbookclub's review
4.0
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The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
There's fun, and then there's funny...
...but rarely is there both.
Unless you read the Rogues of the Republic trilogy by Patrick Weekes.
It's Oceans 11 in a fantasy setting. Non-stop, witty dialogue. A whole host of colorful characters. A horny unicorn. (See what I did there?) A talking war hammer that only knows three phrases. A magician that was kicked out of magic school. A strong, black, female lead who is hot AND kicks butt. Awesome fight scenes. Surprises. Long cons. Twists. Turns. Red herrings.
In you end oh.
Oh. Ya.
Fun. And funny.
All three books are outstanding, but the third one is really something special. Highly recommend.
Watch out for some mild sex jokes and innuendo. Book three has a homosexual relationship. Probably best for older teens and adults who will read along with them to have some good discussion.
Happy Reading!
The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
There's fun, and then there's funny...
...but rarely is there both.
Unless you read the Rogues of the Republic trilogy by Patrick Weekes.
It's Oceans 11 in a fantasy setting. Non-stop, witty dialogue. A whole host of colorful characters. A horny unicorn. (See what I did there?) A talking war hammer that only knows three phrases. A magician that was kicked out of magic school. A strong, black, female lead who is hot AND kicks butt. Awesome fight scenes. Surprises. Long cons. Twists. Turns. Red herrings.
In you end oh.
Oh. Ya.
Fun. And funny.
All three books are outstanding, but the third one is really something special. Highly recommend.
Watch out for some mild sex jokes and innuendo. Book three has a homosexual relationship. Probably best for older teens and adults who will read along with them to have some good discussion.
Happy Reading!
meliemelo's review against another edition
4.0
A good conclusion to the trilogy, although I wouldn't have minded following their adventures a bit further. Lots of action and twists and turns, but it's the characters that make the show most of the time. It's a big cast, yet Patrick Weekes manages to make the most of it.