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kblincoln's review against another edition
4.0
Sigh. Just had to do that to us, did you Ms St. Crow? I have the plot-angel and plot-devil sitting on my shoulder whispering in my ear.
"She wimped out at the end, there's no resolution, it's just a repeat of the ending of all the other books!" says Plot-devil.
"You misunderstand. Truth resists simplicity (plot-angel is a nerdfighter). Any other ending would have betrayed terror and pain and struggle these characters have undergone," replies Plot-angel.
So yeah, I'm as conflicted about the ending as many others, but you have to admit that the end of Reckoning does, indeed, tie up loose ends. Sergej is taken care of. The "l" word has been said. Both boys have put their lives on the line for Dru in very explicit ways. And Dru has bloomed. She's seriously kick-ass now; with her svetocha powers coupled with "the touch."
(and even the touch is given an explanation, so no more accusations of too many loose ends, please.)
I found some of Dru's agonizing somewhat repetitive about midway through the book, and the constant reference to flexing and flushing of both "the touch" and "the aspect" wore on me a bit. However, the rest of what makes the Strange Angels series so addictive is here in this book, as well: non-stop action, half-vampire angst, Goth boy angst, and Dru trying to overcome her inner, abandoned-child demons.
Worth a read, even if you are upset about the ending.
This Book's Snack Rating: Sour cream and onion Kettle chips for the intense crunch of the characterization coupled with the slightly sour bite of the ending
"She wimped out at the end, there's no resolution, it's just a repeat of the ending of all the other books!" says Plot-devil.
"You misunderstand. Truth resists simplicity (plot-angel is a nerdfighter). Any other ending would have betrayed terror and pain and struggle these characters have undergone," replies Plot-angel.
So yeah, I'm as conflicted about the ending as many others, but you have to admit that the end of Reckoning does, indeed, tie up loose ends. Sergej is taken care of. The "l" word has been said. Both boys have put their lives on the line for Dru in very explicit ways. And Dru has bloomed. She's seriously kick-ass now; with her svetocha powers coupled with "the touch."
(and even the touch is given an explanation, so no more accusations of too many loose ends, please.)
I found some of Dru's agonizing somewhat repetitive about midway through the book, and the constant reference to flexing and flushing of both "the touch" and "the aspect" wore on me a bit. However, the rest of what makes the Strange Angels series so addictive is here in this book, as well: non-stop action, half-vampire angst, Goth boy angst, and Dru trying to overcome her inner, abandoned-child demons.
Worth a read, even if you are upset about the ending.
This Book's Snack Rating: Sour cream and onion Kettle chips for the intense crunch of the characterization coupled with the slightly sour bite of the ending
celesterguez's review against another edition
3.0
I am disappointed in the ending, many unanswered questions, but it was action packed, sweet,and Dru is one kick ass chick.
duskvamp's review against another edition
4.0
It gets 4 stars cause I wanted her to get with Chris but no Dru just can't manage to do what I want her to do instead she's gotta be all 'I need time' ugh
jenner33's review against another edition
4.0
What a wonderful ending! It left it open so you know life is continuing and things aren't just tied up in a neat bow. I was really pleased with this series. Interesting and action packed.
b303tilly's review against another edition
3.0
It was alright. I wish...this story just could've been so much more awesome under more skilled writing.
alikr95's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing!!! Great way to end a terrific series! I would recommend this book to any person who likes werewolves, vampires, and other paranormal creatures! Love the love triangle that isnt as hard to read like twilight. Overall fantastic!
maddie_09's review
3.0
I must say I did not like that book as much as the previous ones in the series. It felt somewhat repetitive. Dru escaping, then getting caught and escaping again and so on. And then her inability to choose between Graves and Christophe. I know she is only young and undergoing many changes in her life, but really? And that ending... Not cool Ms St.Crow. It just felt that for a final book it was a bit of a letdown.