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I've had this book sitting around for about 3 weeks for several reasons. The top ones being - I was too busy, too sad about the series ending and having read books 1 & 2 so long ago that I was having a hard time catching back up to the story line.

Although I was a bit disappointed in the ending, Lawrence put enough twist and turns that all was forgiven. It was wonderful to see Nona grow as a student and as an individual, and to see her as not just an amazingly skilled human but one with flaws and doubts.

bakingwithconfidence's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

_ottavia_'s review against another edition

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2.0

"It was ok". Meglio di così non saprei dirlo. Non ho sentimenti o opinioni molto articolate riguardo a questo finale, e forse in definitiva neppure sulla trilogia tutta. Direi che è un'opera senza infamia e senza lode, i cui primi due volumi mi hanno abbastanza divertita, ma che non consiglierei certo di leggere a scapito di altre opere. Il problema principale, soprattutto in questo finale, è che sostanzialmente si tratta di una trilogia "magra", a basso contenuto di trama, emozioni e temi. Inoltre, trovo piuttosto infelice la scelta di mettere troppa narrazione off-page; a volte mi è sembrato che non vedessimo svolgersi metà libro. Insomma, l'unica cosa che fa molto bene è la caratterizzazione dei personaggi, ma per il resto è quasi mediocre.
Dico quasi perchè, pur con i suoi difetti, è una trilogia che mi ha intrattenuta non poco, soprattutto in alcuni momenti del secondo libro. Ma non rimarrò certo a pensarci per giorni, ecco.

aurelia2's review

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

This trilogy is really cohesive, it almost reads like one big book. There were some interesting choices to have some big events happen off-book, but overall a satisfying conclusion. My only complaint is the same as the previous book, Nona often feels over-powered, even when she's hurt so badly she's brought to the brink it's still not plausible she won't succeed.

massmassmarket's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

annabelle_vlr's review

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

k_shanahan's review

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5.0

I can't believe I read this whole series in a few weeks, it feels like I've been with the characters forever. The pacing of the story felt strange at first with Red Sister; I've truly never seen another example of the way in which time is used to skip years of a character's life and not have it feel like something is missing from the story. Nona grew up and I watched her do so from a 9 year old to a lethal woman. I can't help but wonder who would win in a fight, Nona Grey at her most powerful in Holy Sister, or Mia Corvere from Darkdawn. Very similar in many ways.
I feel like I need a break from reading after finishing this last book. It made me feel more emotional at the end than I thought I would, despite predicting the loss of many characters, as happens in war.
Amazing fantasy series.

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