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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Number six in the series there is a lot that happens interpersonally and plot wise as far as the whole series is concerned. This is a good addition, not a great one, but it really did move the whole plot along and had some really interesting twists. The teens in this book are starting to act like teens however uncomfortable that might make them haha. A fun addition and I am happy that I got to read through these again. For those who have read the other books in the series and can’t wait to see how it all ends.
My favourite book of the series. Septimus learns to balance Magyk and Darke. Jenna becomes a witch and finally grows up. Beetle finds out where he really belongs. Simon makes recompense. Marcia and Marcellus accept each other. Merrin finds both his potential and his doom.
I started out listening to the audiobook then switched to reading it myself a little over halfway through. The rating above is based on the writing and the book itself. The audiobook would receive and entirely different rating all together.
I feel it should be noted that the audio version (at least the version owned by the NYC public library) is irritatingly riddled with mistakes and will make it very hard to enjoy the novel because you'll spend half the book confused about who exactly the narrator is talking about. After the fifth time the narrator said a different character name than was written in the book as well as different from who he was actually talking about I was finished with that rubbish audio version. I do not recommend the audio version in any way shape of form and if I was rating based on the narrator of that I'd give the rating a 2, and that's being nice. It really deserves lower. If you can't even keep the character names straight you don't have any business narrating a book. I prefer to listen to audiobooks when I have other things I need to be doing or when I'm trying to sleep. It's incredibly frustrating to be interested in a book and know you're not getting a clear version of the story because you've gotten to the point you're keeping the book handy to look up any scene that doesn't make sense only to learn that the words on the page don't match the ones coming out the narrator's mouth. And then you're faced with three equally frustrating choices - drop what you're doing to read the book yourself, deal with constant moments of confusion or wait until you're done with what you're doing to read the book yourself. Since I have no self discipline whatsoever I chose option one.
My biggest complaint about Sage's work and the main reason I don't give her top marks on many of her wonderful novels are how often she contradicts something she's said in other novel to make a scene in the current one work. It's a regular occurrence in this series and drives me up the freaking wall. Contradictions in series are probably one of my biggest book pet peeves. Putting that aside Darke ups the ante more than any previous book in this series has and was a page turner from beginning to end.
I'm a little confused about the relationship between Septimus and the sleeping Syrah and the connection he felt to her from their very reacquaintance in the previous novel, but I'm hoping the next novel will sort that out. I mean she's considerably older than him considering their ages, not counting the 500 years as a possessed Syren. And it's during ages that it kind of matters. No one wants to see a 14 year old hook up with a girl that's what almost 20? Is she still not aging while she's disenchanted and just going to wake up when he's old enough to date her? Is he even allowed to date her, I mean none of the other extraordinaries seem to have spouses or children that have been mentioned. I'm really hoping for a clearer explanation in the following novel.
I have a lot of questions still about the different characters and magicks that Sage has presented throughout this series and only one book left in it to read so I'm hoping that Fyre is long enough to provide those answers.
Overall I'd recommend the book, but I'd also recommend skipping the audio version of it.
I feel it should be noted that the audio version (at least the version owned by the NYC public library) is irritatingly riddled with mistakes and will make it very hard to enjoy the novel because you'll spend half the book confused about who exactly the narrator is talking about. After the fifth time the narrator said a different character name than was written in the book as well as different from who he was actually talking about I was finished with that rubbish audio version. I do not recommend the audio version in any way shape of form and if I was rating based on the narrator of that I'd give the rating a 2, and that's being nice. It really deserves lower. If you can't even keep the character names straight you don't have any business narrating a book. I prefer to listen to audiobooks when I have other things I need to be doing or when I'm trying to sleep. It's incredibly frustrating to be interested in a book and know you're not getting a clear version of the story because you've gotten to the point you're keeping the book handy to look up any scene that doesn't make sense only to learn that the words on the page don't match the ones coming out the narrator's mouth. And then you're faced with three equally frustrating choices - drop what you're doing to read the book yourself, deal with constant moments of confusion or wait until you're done with what you're doing to read the book yourself. Since I have no self discipline whatsoever I chose option one.
My biggest complaint about Sage's work and the main reason I don't give her top marks on many of her wonderful novels are how often she contradicts something she's said in other novel to make a scene in the current one work. It's a regular occurrence in this series and drives me up the freaking wall. Contradictions in series are probably one of my biggest book pet peeves. Putting that aside Darke ups the ante more than any previous book in this series has and was a page turner from beginning to end.
I'm a little confused about the relationship between Septimus and the sleeping Syrah and the connection he felt to her from their very reacquaintance in the previous novel, but I'm hoping the next novel will sort that out. I mean she's considerably older than him considering their ages, not counting the 500 years as a possessed Syren. And it's during ages that it kind of matters. No one wants to see a 14 year old hook up with a girl that's what almost 20? Is she still not aging while she's disenchanted and just going to wake up when he's old enough to date her? Is he even allowed to date her, I mean none of the other extraordinaries seem to have spouses or children that have been mentioned. I'm really hoping for a clearer explanation in the following novel.
I have a lot of questions still about the different characters and magicks that Sage has presented throughout this series and only one book left in it to read so I'm hoping that Fyre is long enough to provide those answers.
Overall I'd recommend the book, but I'd also recommend skipping the audio version of it.
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:
N/A
Note that I missed marking this one as read, so exact end-date is not accurate here. I think probably more than any other in this series, my daughter (7) has been re-reading it as we read the final book in the series. She’s not only said that Darke was her favorite in the series, but she’s also claimed it is now her favorite book!
As for me, I felt like this definitely lived up to its name and was the most despair-inducing of the series. The central conflict was depressing in its mass death and destruction. (Although most of the death is only implied, I guess there is a sort of tally at the end.)
All of this is probably to be expected from a penultimate novel, but as with the others in the series, a satisfying conclusion was still given. And while there were plenty of loose ends left for book 7, the definitely satisfying ending was and is one of my favorite aspects of this author’s well-honed craft.
As for me, I felt like this definitely lived up to its name and was the most despair-inducing of the series. The central conflict was depressing in its mass death and destruction. (Although most of the death is only implied, I guess there is a sort of tally at the end.)
All of this is probably to be expected from a penultimate novel, but as with the others in the series, a satisfying conclusion was still given. And while there were plenty of loose ends left for book 7, the definitely satisfying ending was and is one of my favorite aspects of this author’s well-honed craft.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a good read. Lots of things got taken care of and now I'm left to wonder what Septimus' last year will hold? I can't wait to share this series with my daughter. She will love these.
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes