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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
informative
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
I quite liked the ending to this trilogy. I found that Miri wasn’t as infallible as she’s been made out to be. I love how all the female characters in this book have various strengths that aren’t just academic. The resolution between Kaspar and Sus felt a bit too convenient and I would have love them to struggle a bit more. Also the man who laid hands on Miri to be punished. That entire scene felt… fake.
I loved that Peder pulled his weight a bit more and was more active in this book.
Read in 3 hours 23 mins
I loved that Peder pulled his weight a bit more and was more active in this book.
Read in 3 hours 23 mins
A bittersweet end to a charming series. I have a very old copy of The Princess Academy, probably found in a thrift store a long time ago, and I've read it several times over the years. When the second one came out I read it with the feeling that this was the end of it looming over me. You can imagine my elation when I saw that there would be a third, a true final installment. I've read it now, and it carries the same wonderful qualities as it's predecessors, with the friendship, mystery, love, and wonderful plot this series is a forever favorite of mine.
very much a children's book, the writing is pretty simplistic for example Miri talks about learning poise and conversation. but the plot was nice and I like that in this series of books Miri is her own hero.
Usually I find a character like Miri and the major (MAJOR...like, instead of the king) things she manages to solve a little too perfect, but I read this series thinking about my daughter and how she will be in the target audience a few years down the road. And in that sight, I really love what Miri has to say to her.
I love that she’s smart, sweet, and compassionate. I love that she sees the best in people and that she loves learning and puts her knowledge to use both in practice and by teaching. I love that she gets scared and upset and makes mistakes but is brave and clever and keeps going anyways.
I love the mechanic of quarry-speech throughout the series, and that it represents her deep connection to her roots, her family, her community, and her home, and that that connection is what inspires her, sustains her, and saves her. I love that her fierce loyalty and love for her home doesn’t make her divisive or keep her from wanting to go on adventures, and I love that her love of new adventures and knowledge doesn’t keep her from wanting to return. And that when she does return she uses what she’s learned to lift everyone.
In this novel specifically, I also really like (because I’ve loved everything else already) that we get to see a little bit more of Queen Sabet after the last installment. There are a lot of girls doing cool, brave things in this novel, but in the Queen and the stories of queens before her there’s a little window into the women, too.
I love that she’s smart, sweet, and compassionate. I love that she sees the best in people and that she loves learning and puts her knowledge to use both in practice and by teaching. I love that she gets scared and upset and makes mistakes but is brave and clever and keeps going anyways.
I love the mechanic of quarry-speech throughout the series, and that it represents her deep connection to her roots, her family, her community, and her home, and that that connection is what inspires her, sustains her, and saves her. I love that her fierce loyalty and love for her home doesn’t make her divisive or keep her from wanting to go on adventures, and I love that her love of new adventures and knowledge doesn’t keep her from wanting to return. And that when she does return she uses what she’s learned to lift everyone.
In this novel specifically, I also really like (because I’ve loved everything else already) that we get to see a little bit more of Queen Sabet after the last installment. There are a lot of girls doing cool, brave things in this novel, but in the Queen and the stories of queens before her there’s a little window into the women, too.
very much a children's book, the writing is pretty simplistic for example Miri talks about learning poise and conversation. but the plot was nice and I like that in this series of books Miri is her own hero.
Cute conclusion to this story of Miri. I am sad it's over. Cute, easy read.
I definitely cried at the end of this. Thank you, Ms. Hale, for the journey.
Review to come.
Review to come.
Honestly, i was a bit dubious when I started this book, especially after both princess academy and palace of stone were wrapped up so nicely. But it didn't take long for the forgotten sisters to grab me up and not let go. And the ending. Oh, the ending! Definitely recommend this whole series.