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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Probably my least favourite of the series, though still really fun. It took me a while to warm up to Astrid, Felissa and Sus but I loved them by the end.
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I liked this book. I think that I preferred the previous 2 but it was still a good story.
YES THIS WAS EVERYTHING I EVER WISHED FOR AND WHATS EVEN BETTER IS THAT IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS A SPINOFF SERIES
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Grade: B+
This e-galley was provided by Bloomsbury USA Children and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: In some ways, this is the end of an era for me. In 2010, I first read Princess Academy. When Palace of Stone released two years later, I was ecstatic. And then when this third title was announced, I was super interested. Thankfully, The Forgotten Sisters did not disappoint.
I will say that I began to guess one of the plot twists right away. Also, I found the plot could use more development in some areas. But Shannon Hale writes beautiful prose, and I love Miri and her determination and strength. She's a mature, fully-developed character at this point, and I felt this book wasn't fully about her. It was more about Astrid, Felissa, and Sus, all strong female characters in their own right. Astrid is lovingly protective of her younger sisters, and Sus has so much spirit and strength for a ten year old. She surprised me the most. If you're looking for familiar characters, Peder and the queen have important supporting roles. We also have appearances from Britta, Steffan, Katar, and Marda, but I have to go back to Peder. Wonderful, wonderful Peder. That boy is adorable now that he's past his frustrating stage (which was most of Palace of Stone). He loves Miri, appreciates her strength, and protects her. Additionally, the queen is such a powerful character. She and the king have their cliche moments, but I still appreciate Queen Sabet nonetheless.
Hale makes good use of artistic unity, particularly with the stories Miri tells. However, the plot still needed more meat in places, like I said above. All the right pieces were there but they didn't fall together quite perfectly enough for me. I did love the ending, though. :)
The Verdict: A satisfying conclusion (I think it's the conclusion), and Miri is still great.
This e-galley was provided by Bloomsbury USA Children and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: In some ways, this is the end of an era for me. In 2010, I first read Princess Academy. When Palace of Stone released two years later, I was ecstatic. And then when this third title was announced, I was super interested. Thankfully, The Forgotten Sisters did not disappoint.
I will say that I began to guess one of the plot twists right away. Also, I found the plot could use more development in some areas. But Shannon Hale writes beautiful prose, and I love Miri and her determination and strength. She's a mature, fully-developed character at this point, and I felt this book wasn't fully about her. It was more about Astrid, Felissa, and Sus, all strong female characters in their own right. Astrid is lovingly protective of her younger sisters, and Sus has so much spirit and strength for a ten year old. She surprised me the most. If you're looking for familiar characters, Peder and the queen have important supporting roles. We also have appearances from Britta, Steffan, Katar, and Marda, but I have to go back to Peder. Wonderful, wonderful Peder. That boy is adorable now that he's past his frustrating stage (which was most of Palace of Stone). He loves Miri, appreciates her strength, and protects her. Additionally, the queen is such a powerful character. She and the king have their cliche moments, but I still appreciate Queen Sabet nonetheless.
Hale makes good use of artistic unity, particularly with the stories Miri tells. However, the plot still needed more meat in places, like I said above. All the right pieces were there but they didn't fall together quite perfectly enough for me. I did love the ending, though. :)
The Verdict: A satisfying conclusion (I think it's the conclusion), and Miri is still great.
4.5 stars.
I read this in a few hours' time because I enjoyed it too much to put it down. I love the strong female characters: they are so courageous and smart! I cried and laughed. I loved it.
I read this in a few hours' time because I enjoyed it too much to put it down. I love the strong female characters: they are so courageous and smart! I cried and laughed. I loved it.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The last book in the Princess Academy trilogy, The Forgotten Sisters sees Miri sent to run a Princess Academy to train up some "royal cousins" so that one of them will wed the King of a neighboring kingdom and prevent war. Except, things are not as they seem, with the girls (all sisters) not being who they say they are. Can Miri figure out who the girls are and keep the pirates, bandits, and the neighboring kingdom from destroying Danland once and for all?
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
3.75 stars
I felt like it was a bit rushed through, but as usual, brilliantly cute and quirky
I felt like it was a bit rushed through, but as usual, brilliantly cute and quirky