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postitsandpens's review
DNFed at 40%. I just realized I literally did not care about what happened to any of the characters, nor how the problem would be solved. The book was also very slow to get started, and once I realized where it was heading, I felt more annoyance than anything else. Thanks but no thanks!
stlynch03's review
5.0
Julie Kagawa had done it again! Tore my heart open, made me cry blood, and finally helped heal the wounds. I absolutely LOVE this series! This is probably one of the best books I've ever read with the best characters and character development. All the characters are so strong and vibrant and I love them all. And let's not forget that I am absolutely and utterly terrified with Sarren. And that was great that Julie was able to accomplish that! Unlike the Iron Fey series, I didn't feel as empty as I did when I read the ending. I felt the story was complete, and I felt so relieved and happy. Though there was some moments were I felt my heart was torn open and bleeding, but overall, I give Julie for writing such an incredible and vibrant trilogy.
garnetofeden's review
3.0
Definitely (and sadly) the weakest book in the series. I believe this was due to too much focus on the romantic side of things rather than the impending end of the world. It still had its moments, thus 3 stars, but despite its strong start the series' end did not stick the landing.
Rating reviewed 1/19/2023.
Rating reviewed 1/19/2023.
jaxyway's review
5.0
As posted on www.bibliobrat.com...
The Forever Song, book three of the Blood of Eden trilogy by Julie Kagawa, is the stunning conclusion to what I deem to be the best YA vampire series to date. There. I said it. If you have not read The Immortal Rules and The Eternity Cure, stop reading now; while my actual review does not contain spoilers, the actual synopsis of the novel released by the publisher does. A big one, in fact.
It’s hard to write this without spoilers, but I am forcing myself. After all, at the time that I’m posting this, most of you have not read it; it hasn’t even been published yet. Therefore, this review will be a bit cryptic, much like my review for the other novels in the series.
In the final novel in the Blood of Eden trilogy, Allie struggles more than ever with her humanity in the wake of significant personal tragedy. The story opens with Allie, Kanin, and Jackal traveling to Eden in search of Sarren, the psychotic vampire that has embarked on a dangerous journey to destroy humanity so that the world can start over.
Allie knows that she is now a monster. She cares little for humans, beyond stopping Sarren from wiping out her food supply. She is hurt on an epic level, and to make matters worse, master vampire Kanin, her sire, is filled with disappointment towards the monster she has decided to become.
Sound good so far? It gets so much better.
What is waiting for the trio on their journey is worse than anything they could have imagined. And… I can’t really say any more than that.
There is a rather large development 29% into the novel that I did see coming, however, I was somehow still shocked and amazed when it did, because it was just done so well. No disappointments with the last installment of this series at all. I commend you, Julie Kagawa. You are… amazing.
One little qualm: At the end of The Forever Song, as Allie is reflecting on the time she has been a vampire, it is stated that she has only been a vampire for about a year. I didn’t go back and make sure that time matched up, but from what I remember… it does not. All of that happened over just 1 year? Kanin’s training? Wondering around after she separated from him, before she found Zeke’s group? Staying with Zeke’s group until they made it to Old Chicago, and later, Eden? That’s just the first book, and I believe four months separates the first from the second. This was a very minor issue to me, just something I noticed. Perhaps it was only a year. Whatever.
My rating for both The Forever Song and the Blood of Eden is five whopping stars.
Please note: I received a free ARC of The Forever Song by the publisher (Harlequin Teen), and Netgalley. The book was not advertised to be the last in the trilogy, and I requested it without knowing. Once I realized, after I had read the reviews, I decided to purchase both the first and the second installment in the series. Well played, Harlequin Teen.
The Forever Song, book three of the Blood of Eden trilogy by Julie Kagawa, is the stunning conclusion to what I deem to be the best YA vampire series to date. There. I said it. If you have not read The Immortal Rules and The Eternity Cure, stop reading now; while my actual review does not contain spoilers, the actual synopsis of the novel released by the publisher does. A big one, in fact.
It’s hard to write this without spoilers, but I am forcing myself. After all, at the time that I’m posting this, most of you have not read it; it hasn’t even been published yet. Therefore, this review will be a bit cryptic, much like my review for the other novels in the series.
In the final novel in the Blood of Eden trilogy, Allie struggles more than ever with her humanity in the wake of significant personal tragedy. The story opens with Allie, Kanin, and Jackal traveling to Eden in search of Sarren, the psychotic vampire that has embarked on a dangerous journey to destroy humanity so that the world can start over.
Allie knows that she is now a monster. She cares little for humans, beyond stopping Sarren from wiping out her food supply. She is hurt on an epic level, and to make matters worse, master vampire Kanin, her sire, is filled with disappointment towards the monster she has decided to become.
Sound good so far? It gets so much better.
What is waiting for the trio on their journey is worse than anything they could have imagined. And… I can’t really say any more than that.
There is a rather large development 29% into the novel that I did see coming, however, I was somehow still shocked and amazed when it did, because it was just done so well. No disappointments with the last installment of this series at all. I commend you, Julie Kagawa. You are… amazing.
One little qualm: At the end of The Forever Song, as Allie is reflecting on the time she has been a vampire, it is stated that she has only been a vampire for about a year. I didn’t go back and make sure that time matched up, but from what I remember… it does not. All of that happened over just 1 year? Kanin’s training? Wondering around after she separated from him, before she found Zeke’s group? Staying with Zeke’s group until they made it to Old Chicago, and later, Eden? That’s just the first book, and I believe four months separates the first from the second. This was a very minor issue to me, just something I noticed. Perhaps it was only a year. Whatever.
My rating for both The Forever Song and the Blood of Eden is five whopping stars.
Please note: I received a free ARC of The Forever Song by the publisher (Harlequin Teen), and Netgalley. The book was not advertised to be the last in the trilogy, and I requested it without knowing. Once I realized, after I had read the reviews, I decided to purchase both the first and the second installment in the series. Well played, Harlequin Teen.
roobie's review against another edition
4.0
⭐4 stars⭐
"Oh, isn't that sweet" came Jackal's loud, mocking voice. "Let's make goo-goo eyes at each other in the middle of a stinking corpse field, how very romantic."
"Oh, isn't that sweet" came Jackal's loud, mocking voice. "Let's make goo-goo eyes at each other in the middle of a stinking corpse field, how very romantic."
sk24's review
4.0
What you're in for: Vampires. Rabids. Shock. Despair. Heartache. Inner struggles and outer struggles.
The series as a whole: Some people really love this series. I'm one of the people that is kind of in the middle about the whole thing. While I enjoyed the story and wanted to continue reading until the end, the captivation factor just wasn't as strong as it should have been. Throughout the story, I found myself super interested during the action scenes, but rather bored during any down times.
Am I glad I read it? Yes. I think this series is worth reading. I did enjoy it, for the most part. I just wish it didn't cause such boredom in some parts. The characters were great, though. Definitely relatable and I had to finish the series to find out how the characters fared (especially after the way the second book ended!).
weweresotired's review
3.0
I don't think I was actually ready to say goodbye to this series! The Immortal Rules was probably one of the first few books I reviewed after starting blogging, and The Eternity Cure was one of my favorite books of 2013. Like, I put down The Eternity Cure and started wondering how many days it would be until I could get my hands on the third book.
The Forever Song picks up right where book two left off, with Allie and company still left reeling from their last showdown with the evil vampire Sarren. Allie is clearly struggling with her emotions after this, which makes for interesting reading, to see what she's like when she fully embraces her dark side.
But. The drama and angst got to be a bit much for me. I mean, it makes sense from a logical standpoint -- Allie, who has always been a bit angsty, has had a lot of terrible stuff happen to her, and then one good thing, and then even more terrible stuff. She has every reason in the world to be angry, and then unsure, and all of that stuff. She lets those feelings cloud her judgment and makes some real stupid mistakes that drive the plot, sure, but which also made me facepalm. I think if I were more in the target age range, I would be right there with her, though, so this is maybe just another case where I'm too old for the lesson that's really being taught, underneath the drama.
Jackal, Allie's favorite/least favorite brother, is back here, and he is a definite bright spot, with his sass and sarcasm. Allie needs someone to tell it like it is, and even though he's crude, he's also not often wrong. Besides, every book needs its pessimist who's just looking out for themselves, and Jackal is great at that.
I think I predicted most of the major plot points here, so the book may not keep you guessing, but it definitely keeps you engaged with a lot of very intense action scenes, which Kagawa excels at writing. This book is no different from the other two in the series in that it features a lot of gory violence and strong cursing. Honestly, it's a refreshing change of pace for me, reading YA, to see books that are unafraid to show the violence of the world they're inhabiting.
I don't want to make it seem like I didn't like this book -- I really enjoyed it, and at a time where I'm setting aside books right and left (thanks reading slump, ugh), it was good to pick one up that I really wanted to just read straight through. Although it has its weak points, it is a good end to the series, and I think will satisfy fans who have been eagerly awaiting the final installment.
The Forever Song picks up right where book two left off, with Allie and company still left reeling from their last showdown with the evil vampire Sarren. Allie is clearly struggling with her emotions after this, which makes for interesting reading, to see what she's like when she fully embraces her dark side.
But. The drama and angst got to be a bit much for me. I mean, it makes sense from a logical standpoint -- Allie, who has always been a bit angsty, has had a lot of terrible stuff happen to her, and then one good thing, and then even more terrible stuff. She has every reason in the world to be angry, and then unsure, and all of that stuff. She lets those feelings cloud her judgment and makes some real stupid mistakes that drive the plot, sure, but which also made me facepalm. I think if I were more in the target age range, I would be right there with her, though, so this is maybe just another case where I'm too old for the lesson that's really being taught, underneath the drama.
Jackal, Allie's favorite/least favorite brother, is back here, and he is a definite bright spot, with his sass and sarcasm. Allie needs someone to tell it like it is, and even though he's crude, he's also not often wrong. Besides, every book needs its pessimist who's just looking out for themselves, and Jackal is great at that.
I think I predicted most of the major plot points here, so the book may not keep you guessing, but it definitely keeps you engaged with a lot of very intense action scenes, which Kagawa excels at writing. This book is no different from the other two in the series in that it features a lot of gory violence and strong cursing. Honestly, it's a refreshing change of pace for me, reading YA, to see books that are unafraid to show the violence of the world they're inhabiting.
I don't want to make it seem like I didn't like this book -- I really enjoyed it, and at a time where I'm setting aside books right and left (thanks reading slump, ugh), it was good to pick one up that I really wanted to just read straight through. Although it has its weak points, it is a good end to the series, and I think will satisfy fans who have been eagerly awaiting the final installment.
chloejayne98's review
2.0
I absolutely loved the first two books of this series, however I found this one rather disappointing due to the predictability of it.
lauraew333's review
4.0
Julie Kagawa is truly one of my favorite authors. She writes about such different topics and even if it is a common topic (like vampires) she puts a totally different spin on it! This entire series was very good and very well written.
I loved Allie's 'family' as she came to know them (Kanin, and Jackal). I also loved how Allie reflected on her old life a lot and realized that while she's changed dramatically from Allie the Fringer, she's also the same person. This was just a beautiful book that did an amazing job of tackling the main idea.
The ending was pretty predictable but really, I don't see any alternative so I suppose there was no choice in the matter. I also saw the whole vampire thing coming. Because really, a majority of fantasy YA books these days are all about the 'special' ones.
It was a very addicting read although the climax was pretty close to the end. All in all, I'll miss the characters so much! Especially Kanin *wails* that part, though...
The Final Verdict:
A beautiful story about finding yourself and what it means to be 'human'. The ending was a bit predictable although I don't see how that could have been avoided. A very addicting read! I strongly recommend this series!
4 stars
Quotes:
“I am proud of you, Allison Sekemoto,” he whispered as he drew back. “Whatever you decide, whatever path you choose to take, I hope that you will remain the same girl I met that night in the rain. The one decision for which I have no regrets.”
“You know,” Jackal said, kicking a rabid in the face, sending it reeling, “it seems that whenever I’m with you, I’m constantly fighting my way into places I really don’t want to be. The sewers, the Prince’s tower, a bloody freaking church.”
“That sounds about right for this group. You bleeding hearts are going to be the death of me, I just know it.”
“Seeing as this is probably my last hurrah, I don't suppose I could get you two bleeding hearts to massacre a village with me? For old time's sake.”
“If we are talking about choice and regret, what has happened cannot be undone. And dwelling on the past changes nothing. You will only drive yourself to insanity if you do.”
I loved Allie's 'family' as she came to know them (Kanin,
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Zeke,The ending was pretty predictable but really, I don't see any alternative so I suppose there was no choice in the matter. I also saw the whole
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MasterIt was a very addicting read although the climax was pretty close to the end. All in all, I'll miss the characters so much! Especially Kanin *wails* that part, though...
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I had to set the book down I was crying so much...The Final Verdict:
A beautiful story about finding yourself and what it means to be 'human'. The ending was a bit predictable although I don't see how that could have been avoided. A very addicting read! I strongly recommend this series!
4 stars
Quotes:
“I am proud of you, Allison Sekemoto,” he whispered as he drew back. “Whatever you decide, whatever path you choose to take, I hope that you will remain the same girl I met that night in the rain. The one decision for which I have no regrets.”
“You know,” Jackal said, kicking a rabid in the face, sending it reeling, “it seems that whenever I’m with you, I’m constantly fighting my way into places I really don’t want to be. The sewers, the Prince’s tower, a bloody freaking church.”
“That sounds about right for this group. You bleeding hearts are going to be the death of me, I just know it.”
“Seeing as this is probably my last hurrah, I don't suppose I could get you two bleeding hearts to massacre a village with me? For old time's sake.”
“If we are talking about choice and regret, what has happened cannot be undone. And dwelling on the past changes nothing. You will only drive yourself to insanity if you do.”