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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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:
Yes
“Aleksander,” I whispered. A boy’s name, given up. Almost forgotten.
Here lies the last book on the Grishaverse I love this series but what an awful unexpected vanilla conclusion.
Here lies the last book on the Grishaverse I love this series but what an awful unexpected vanilla conclusion.
3.5 true rating, but probably my favorite of the grishaverse, though that’s honestly not saying a lot. I have the same issue as I did with the previous two books where literally everyone other than Alina is more interesting. Even Oncat.
But I do think that once her true struggle with Mal comes into play that things start to get more interesting, though I was honestly upset at the typical *~tragic romance~* of finally figuring out that yes, you idiots love each other, but just kidding, it can only be fully realized through *murder*. At that point, I was thinking, “please just kill me instead”.
Luckily, though, I think that the follow-through was great and I loved the after part where they can literally just be normal and happy (and also paying tribute to their “mother” in the best way). A great set up for King of Scars, which I’m excited for since Nikolai is probably the true star of this book (besides Zoya, obviously).
But I do think that once her true struggle with Mal comes into play that things start to get more interesting, though I was honestly upset at the typical *~tragic romance~* of finally figuring out that yes, you idiots love each other, but just kidding, it can only be fully realized through *murder*. At that point, I was thinking, “please just kill me instead”.
Luckily, though, I think that the follow-through was great and I loved the after part where they can literally just be normal and happy (and also paying tribute to their “mother” in the best way). A great set up for King of Scars, which I’m excited for since Nikolai is probably the true star of this book (besides Zoya, obviously).
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a good and surprising end to this trilogy. There were MANY twists and turns throughout this entire book. BUT OH MAN...i was not expecting one of them. Yes. I did cry, there was a point where i couldn't take it anymore and just let the tears flow.
Mal. I want to marry this man. Yes. Yes. I know that he sometimes ignored our dear Alina at sometimes but HE WAS ONLY TRYING TO PROTECT HER. He is so caring and sweet and I just love him.
Nikolai. I can't. He is my favorite character by far. Here is a quote that I think was one of the best quotes that I have ever read. It made me laugh so hard (If you have read the series you know why it is funny) "I gasped. 'imposs-' 'Don't say it,' muttered Mal. The chaos erupted." (Pg. 119) OH YESSIR! I am so excited to start the next book (King of Scars) because IT IS LITERALLY ABOUT HIM. ugh SWOON.
The Darkling. I found myself actually feeling bad for him. I know. I know. But he will always have a soft spot in my heart.
Overall, I thought that this book was amazing. It was a little confusing at some times but I really enjoyed it. I will say, though, that I think I enjoyed the others better (who knows...maybe it is just because I don't want it to end.)
Mal. I want to marry this man. Yes. Yes. I know that he sometimes ignored our dear Alina at sometimes but HE WAS ONLY TRYING TO PROTECT HER. He is so caring and sweet and I just love him.
Nikolai. I can't. He is my favorite character by far. Here is a quote that I think was one of the best quotes that I have ever read. It made me laugh so hard (If you have read the series you know why it is funny) "I gasped. 'imposs-' 'Don't say it,' muttered Mal. The chaos erupted." (Pg. 119) OH YESSIR! I am so excited to start the next book (King of Scars) because IT IS LITERALLY ABOUT HIM. ugh SWOON.
The Darkling. I found myself actually feeling bad for him. I know. I know. But he will always have a soft spot in my heart.
Overall, I thought that this book was amazing. It was a little confusing at some times but I really enjoyed it. I will say, though, that I think I enjoyed the others better (who knows...maybe it is just because I don't want it to end.)
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-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:
Yes
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH!!!! This conclusion was SO great and satisfying! I am so excited to see what Leigh Bardugo writes in the future, because she has for sure made a fan out of me!