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inkyun's review against another edition
3.0
This is going to be short and hopefully concise because I don't have much to say other than these few things.
1. This world is not as interesting as Cassandra Clare thinks it is. I can't and will not read sequel after sequel or spin off after spin off. But I will read about Tessa and Will's progeny because, why not.
2. This book's pacing suffered greatly, in thanks partly to the writing. It didn't need to be almost 600 pages. By god... It didn't.
3. What saved this for me were some of the characters, primarily the Merry Thieves and Cordelia (and perhaps Anna). There were a bunch of references to stories of the past (no doubt something that people will say is in the spinoffs) but I'm not a fan of Tetsuya Nomura's type of storytelling so I couldnt care less. What mattered was this book.
Do I recommend? No. Do I regret? Also no.
1. This world is not as interesting as Cassandra Clare thinks it is. I can't and will not read sequel after sequel or spin off after spin off. But I will read about Tessa and Will's progeny because, why not.
2. This book's pacing suffered greatly, in thanks partly to the writing. It didn't need to be almost 600 pages. By god... It didn't.
3. What saved this for me were some of the characters, primarily the Merry Thieves and Cordelia (and perhaps Anna). There were a bunch of references to stories of the past (no doubt something that people will say is in the spinoffs) but I'm not a fan of Tetsuya Nomura's type of storytelling so I couldnt care less. What mattered was this book.
Do I recommend? No. Do I regret? Also no.
zoekatetrezise's review against another edition
5.0
I have never been so invested in a ship in my entire life for the Love of all that is Holy I cannot wait a year to read about Cordelia and James.
frankiebookdragon_'s review against another edition
4.0
4.5 definitivamente
Ese final, maldita sea si que me emociona aunque solo me frustra mucho. De todos modos, espero poder encontrar tiempo porque me dan miedo lo grandes que son estos libros JAJAJA Ay
Ese final, maldita sea si que me emociona aunque solo me frustra mucho. De todos modos, espero poder encontrar tiempo porque me dan miedo lo grandes que son estos libros JAJAJA Ay
neelamreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 This is probably the best Cassandra Clare book I’ve read so far. If you’re here for plot, you’ll be disappointed. If you’re here for character development, you’ll be disappointed. But if you’re here for angsty romance and shady characters…ooh baby, you came to the right place. It was also fun to read the dynamics of the friendships between the Merry Thieves. There are odes to previous books and characters but honestly, it’s not a requirement to read them before reading this.
For the amount of plot that does exist, it seems interesting enough to keep on reading. But I’d be lying if I said I would continue the trilogy for the plot and not the romances.
For the amount of plot that does exist, it seems interesting enough to keep on reading. But I’d be lying if I said I would continue the trilogy for the plot and not the romances.
issianne's review against another edition
5.0
This book was. SO. GOOD. Holy crap, I'm not okay. We've got a friend group. We've got Edwardian England. We've got parabatais. We've got angsty romance. We've got demons. I haven't had a book consume like this one did in a while... Can't wait for Chain of Iron!!
Note: are we going to a love triangle AGAIN, CC?? Only complaint is that the other side of the love triangle suddenly appeared halfway through the book out of nowhere (and I can't help but ship them with someone else!!)...
Note: are we going to a love triangle AGAIN, CC?? Only complaint is that the other side of the love triangle suddenly appeared halfway through the book out of nowhere (and I can't help but ship them with someone else!!)...
emma_j_barnaby's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
jan_db's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
i fear this has thrown me right back into my shadowhunters phase
chloeledwith's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
therestlessbookflea07's review against another edition
3.0
Well!
Finished the first book of the The Last Hours and um it was a comfortable (?) read. The reading experience was a confusing mixture of slight delight and not-so-thrilling feels. The signature adventure ambiance in the Shadowhunter world was still amazing especially among the powerful and influential Shadowhunter families which many have loved, but then the scarily same themes from the previous series like the romantic tropes, family conflicts, and others have become...distant and too 'cultured' (?).
I am currently treading the second book though but I fear that I might end up spending time with other pages soon. We'll see.
Overall, I managed to brave this least popular stance from this book: James Herondale is not exactly that appealing. HOPEFULLY, the second book will sweep me from that thought. ALSO, I think it is only rightful for anyone to wish a drink or two with Matthew Fairchild. Or with The Anna Lightwood.
Finished the first book of the The Last Hours and um it was a comfortable (?) read. The reading experience was a confusing mixture of slight delight and not-so-thrilling feels. The signature adventure ambiance in the Shadowhunter world was still amazing especially among the powerful and influential Shadowhunter families which many have loved, but then the scarily same themes from the previous series like the romantic tropes, family conflicts, and others have become...distant and too 'cultured' (?).
I am currently treading the second book though but I fear that I might end up spending time with other pages soon. We'll see.
Overall, I managed to brave this least popular stance from this book: James Herondale is not exactly that appealing. HOPEFULLY, the second book will sweep me from that thought. ALSO, I think it is only rightful for anyone to wish a drink or two with Matthew Fairchild. Or with The Anna Lightwood.