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patriciadanisova's review
5.0
AAAAA, to bolo pekné. Veľmi, veľmi pekné!
Až na to, že Ezekiela som nemala rada, lebo bol presladený a taký... pozitívny a tak.
Jackal bol môj miláčik. Škoda, že boli súrodenci.
Ale za to hrdinka vedela čo chcela, nefňukala vkuse a ked áno, tak to nebolo také strašné. A to ako fungovali upíry mi pripomínalo True Blood, ale inak v pohode.
Napriek tomu, že Iron Fey mi od tejto autorky prišlo detinské a napísané strašne, toto bolo veľmi dobré.
Mňamka.
Až na to, že Ezekiela som nemala rada, lebo bol presladený a taký... pozitívny a tak.
Jackal bol môj miláčik. Škoda, že boli súrodenci.
Ale za to hrdinka vedela čo chcela, nefňukala vkuse a ked áno, tak to nebolo také strašné. A to ako fungovali upíry mi pripomínalo True Blood, ale inak v pohode.
Napriek tomu, že Iron Fey mi od tejto autorky prišlo detinské a napísané strašne, toto bolo veľmi dobré.
Mňamka.
bmg20's review
2.0
My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
I received this book free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Another series ender that has unfortunately ended in disappointment for me this year. I found The Forever Song to be, for the most part, incredibly lacking in any sort of plot progress. Basically, there was walking, walking, then they’d fight some rabids, walking, walking, oooh let’s stop to feed on some humans, fight some more rabids, walking, walking.. throw in the occasional snarky comment from Jackal, soap opera style drama and various near death scenarios and that’s The Forever Song in a nutshell. Oh and let’s not forget how they have to save the world. Apparently, saving the world isn’t as exciting as one would think. In addition to the lack of excitement, there was an extreme lack of common fucking sense that made for frequent eye-rolls.
‘What do you mean, when he realized what was happening?”
“This was a trap, Allison.” Kanin looked back at the inferno. “Nothing catches fire that quickly unless it has been doused in something.”
You mean to tell me these idiots with their heightened sense of smell weren’t able to tell that the entire house was drenched in gasoline? I realize their not needing to breathe means they aren’t smelling constantly but you think if they’re entering a house with someone shooting at them from upstairs they’d open up all their sense to check and make sure they aren’t walking into anything disastrous. Like a house drenched in gasoline.
‘The door loomed dead ahead, and I didn’t stop. I didn’t pause to reconsider my plan. Whether I was walking into a trap or straight to my death.’
And that’s the problem I have with Allison; the lack of common sense. She’s constantly trying to prove to herself/everyone around her that she’s a badass and can handle herself except it’s clear that she’s not. Now, I think I would normally say that this show of weakness is meant to make her likable or relatable or something of the sort, but it came off making her look completely senseless and like a complete imbecile.
Where Allison lacks in common sense she makes sure to make up for it in ANGST. LOTS AND LOTS OF ANGST. When she wasn’t whining about her ‘monster’ she was whining about Zeke or about Sarren or whining about everything being her fault and it was PAINFUL to read.
I read the first 1/3 of this book and had to set it aside for a few weeks because it was just too much. I understood in the beginning of this series that Allison would have to go through the inner turmoil of coming to terms with being a vampire that is forced to kill people to survive but I thought we’d be over that by now. Jackal once again made this installment bearable but even he irritated me with his shit sometimes. But his sarcastic quips did allow me to finish this and find out the ending to this story. Was it worth it? Sure. Was I disappointed how everything turned out? A bit. See, the ending involves aspects that truly come out of nowhere and only serve to be a convenient solution which kind of felt like a cop out. It also was incredibly predictable and I wasn’t surprised in the least. It could have been done worse though.
Minus the angst and ending cop-outs, there is one aspect of this book that was done extremely well: the atmosphere. Kagawa knocked it out of the park describing this broken and gloomy world. It truly immerses you. If only the characters had been a bit more tolerable. The Forever Song is a satisfying conclusion that answers all the lingering questions but is undoubtedly the least interesting of the series. This is the second series I’ve read of Kagawa’s that has ended up feeling very mediocre for me but I can see this one being a good one for fans of dark, gritty and violent dystopians that are heavy on the romance.
I received this book free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Another series ender that has unfortunately ended in disappointment for me this year. I found The Forever Song to be, for the most part, incredibly lacking in any sort of plot progress. Basically, there was walking, walking, then they’d fight some rabids, walking, walking, oooh let’s stop to feed on some humans, fight some more rabids, walking, walking.. throw in the occasional snarky comment from Jackal, soap opera style drama and various near death scenarios and that’s The Forever Song in a nutshell. Oh and let’s not forget how they have to save the world. Apparently, saving the world isn’t as exciting as one would think. In addition to the lack of excitement, there was an extreme lack of common fucking sense that made for frequent eye-rolls.
‘What do you mean, when he realized what was happening?”
“This was a trap, Allison.” Kanin looked back at the inferno. “Nothing catches fire that quickly unless it has been doused in something.”
You mean to tell me these idiots with their heightened sense of smell weren’t able to tell that the entire house was drenched in gasoline? I realize their not needing to breathe means they aren’t smelling constantly but you think if they’re entering a house with someone shooting at them from upstairs they’d open up all their sense to check and make sure they aren’t walking into anything disastrous. Like a house drenched in gasoline.
‘The door loomed dead ahead, and I didn’t stop. I didn’t pause to reconsider my plan. Whether I was walking into a trap or straight to my death.’
And that’s the problem I have with Allison; the lack of common sense. She’s constantly trying to prove to herself/everyone around her that she’s a badass and can handle herself except it’s clear that she’s not. Now, I think I would normally say that this show of weakness is meant to make her likable or relatable or something of the sort, but it came off making her look completely senseless and like a complete imbecile.
Where Allison lacks in common sense she makes sure to make up for it in ANGST. LOTS AND LOTS OF ANGST. When she wasn’t whining about her ‘monster’ she was whining about Zeke or about Sarren or whining about everything being her fault and it was PAINFUL to read.
I read the first 1/3 of this book and had to set it aside for a few weeks because it was just too much. I understood in the beginning of this series that Allison would have to go through the inner turmoil of coming to terms with being a vampire that is forced to kill people to survive but I thought we’d be over that by now. Jackal once again made this installment bearable but even he irritated me with his shit sometimes. But his sarcastic quips did allow me to finish this and find out the ending to this story. Was it worth it? Sure. Was I disappointed how everything turned out? A bit. See, the ending involves aspects that truly come out of nowhere and only serve to be a convenient solution which kind of felt like a cop out. It also was incredibly predictable and I wasn’t surprised in the least. It could have been done worse though.
Minus the angst and ending cop-outs, there is one aspect of this book that was done extremely well: the atmosphere. Kagawa knocked it out of the park describing this broken and gloomy world. It truly immerses you. If only the characters had been a bit more tolerable. The Forever Song is a satisfying conclusion that answers all the lingering questions but is undoubtedly the least interesting of the series. This is the second series I’ve read of Kagawa’s that has ended up feeling very mediocre for me but I can see this one being a good one for fans of dark, gritty and violent dystopians that are heavy on the romance.
tsworld's review
2.0
I DNFed it.. I used to enjoy the series when I had just started to read but picked up this book too late and had no remaining interest in it. It isn't for me
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!).