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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Loved it. Such a bittersweet yet beautiful ending. Well done Ms. Lu.
Once again, I am wrecked. Broken. Shattered. And utterly destroyed by a book.
This is such a nice ending to a beloved series. It took me quite some time to finish the book, I admit but it is partly because of my attention issues and mostly because Marie Lu had created such a rich and vivid world that I had no choice but to savour it.
I have loved her style of opening chapters with excerpts from fictional books and plays set in the Elites world since Book 1. Naming cities and creating geographical landmarks is one thing but to create various forms of art for your fictional world? Just how huge is the author’s imagination? And here I am struggling to find words for my 3 page essay. Marie Lu, O Great Creator of Fictional Worlds, could you lend me your power the next time I have tests?
Fictional religions have always been a source of wonder for me and Marie Lu gave her all here. A whole new religion with a fresh set of gods, goddesses and angels. In this finale, alignments between these deities and the young elites start to make sense and it’s satisfying to see everything come together.
Character development is the theme of this book. Adelina starts out being probably one of most unlikable characters and ends up one of my favourite protagonists ever. But what I like most is she still is the definition of the anti-hero from the earlier part of the series and I’m glad she doesn’t get a personality transplant just to have her redemption arc here. Her character development is natural and not forced which makes it all the more meaningful in the end.
Mi Adelinetta- it’s been an emotional ride getting to know you. To share your fears and desires. It is sad to say goodbye to your favourite characters but I promise I will always remember you. And you, Magiano, Rafaelle, Meave, Lucent and heck, even Teren. (But not Violetta, I still don’t like you lol)
(P.S: This is my first Marie Lu series and I think it is an excellent beginning. I don’t think I’ll read Legend though. I’ll try others. Feel free to recommend me any Marie Lu book or any other book with an antihero lead and I’ll check them out. )
This is such a nice ending to a beloved series. It took me quite some time to finish the book, I admit but it is partly because of my attention issues and mostly because Marie Lu had created such a rich and vivid world that I had no choice but to savour it.
I have loved her style of opening chapters with excerpts from fictional books and plays set in the Elites world since Book 1. Naming cities and creating geographical landmarks is one thing but to create various forms of art for your fictional world? Just how huge is the author’s imagination? And here I am struggling to find words for my 3 page essay. Marie Lu, O Great Creator of Fictional Worlds, could you lend me your power the next time I have tests?
Fictional religions have always been a source of wonder for me and Marie Lu gave her all here. A whole new religion with a fresh set of gods, goddesses and angels. In this finale, alignments between these deities and the young elites start to make sense and it’s satisfying to see everything come together.
Character development is the theme of this book. Adelina starts out being probably one of most unlikable characters and ends up one of my favourite protagonists ever. But what I like most is she still is the definition of the anti-hero from the earlier part of the series and I’m glad she doesn’t get a personality transplant just to have her redemption arc here. Her character development is natural and not forced which makes it all the more meaningful in the end.
Mi Adelinetta- it’s been an emotional ride getting to know you. To share your fears and desires. It is sad to say goodbye to your favourite characters but I promise I will always remember you. And you, Magiano, Rafaelle, Meave, Lucent and heck, even Teren. (But not Violetta, I still don’t like you lol)
(P.S: This is my first Marie Lu series and I think it is an excellent beginning. I don’t think I’ll read Legend though. I’ll try others. Feel free to recommend me any Marie Lu book or any other book with an antihero lead and I’ll check them out. )
This was a very unique series. My favorite part was seeing the perspective from a morally grey character. I loved seeing her perspective throughout and everything she had to deal with. I liked how the story took a turn and explained where the Young Elites got their powers from. It was a little difficult to follow all of the gods and goddesses since they were really only mentioned here or there. I wish there would have been a list of them so I could understand them more.
The ending for me was unexpected. I didn't think it would end that way. It gave me goosebumps. It was completely redeeming for Adelina. I loved the feels this story gave me.
I did think that some parts were boring and the pace could have been quicker. I feel like there isn't a lot of action really in this series but the story was really great. I definitely recommend it for Adelina's story alone.
The ending for me was unexpected. I didn't think it would end that way. It gave me goosebumps. It was completely redeeming for Adelina. I loved the feels this story gave me.
I did think that some parts were boring and the pace could have been quicker. I feel like there isn't a lot of action really in this series but the story was really great. I definitely recommend it for Adelina's story alone.
I liked this last one better than the second book, but I still didn't love love it. Honestly, I got kind of lost and confused at multiple parts. The end was good, but also a little confusing. I don't know, maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention as I read it.
Why must Marie Lu play my emotions like that? Every time!! There were definitely some plot points at the end I wasn't expecting. Such a bitter sweet ending, and it kinda leaves you with the question " what do you think happens?" I choice to believe in the happiest ending possible.
Ruled by the royal, the people were used to the cruel conditions. But none before has the felt the fear that was brought into them when the White Wolf took the throne. Adelina Amouteru ruled with fear, after all her powers aligns with ambition, passion, wisdom, fear and fury. Adelina and her roses banned the word malfetto, proclaiming now in her kingdoms that those children are marked by God and are given higher rights than non marked citizens. Adelina had everything that she wanted, but love. She worked so hard to bring Enzo back to life, only to have him and her sister, Violetta, run off to the Dagger Society, leaving her once again. Ignoring them, and in the arms of new lover Magiano, and lead commander Sergio, Adelina prepares to take on the world, determine to make every kingdom fall to her powers.
The voices are growing. Adelina is paralyzed by their speech, adding to volume each time she kills. They are her past haunting her, saying that no one will love her, that she is weak, and to make her citizens fear her. Past leader of the Inquisition Axis, Adelina keeps Teren locked away, visiting him frequently to have a real voice tell her how much he hates her, instead of the ones in her head. Magiano seems content with all his riches to stay by her side for the rest of his life, but the voices tell Adelina that he, like the others, will leave her. When receiving a letter from Raffaele saying her sister was dying, Adelina took her army to attack the land in which the Dagger Society hid: Tamoura. There Adelina learns the truth, not only was Violetta dying, but the world was as well. See, like told before the Elites were not meant to roam the earth, thus their godly power brings the two worlds (the one of human and the ones of gods) together, killing both worlds in the process. The ones aligned with the twelve powers the god own (Ambition, Wisdom, Passion, Beauty, Time, Death, War, Greed, Joy, Empathy, Fear and Furry) must descent into hell to offer up their powers in order to save their world.
A truly stunning series and why not end it with fireworks like this story. Dark and twisted, read about Adelina our anti-hero, our dark queen, as she struggles to do the right thing and save the people she loves. The point of view ranges from Magiano, Teren, Violetta, Raffaele, but stuck mainly from Adelina’s eyes. Never have a story felt so dark, yet bring so much hope as Lu did with this series. With Adelina constantly being haunted by thoughts like “Not invincible after all, little wolf?", you read as Adelina, a girl beaten by her father for surviving a fever their mother could not, to becoming Queen of many lands but darken at the heart. From her joining the Dagger Society, falling in love with Enzo, to be cast out by then. Adelina formed her own group, The Rose Society, took over lands ruled by fear and fury, making her hands drench in blood. But you could not help but fall in love with her, as all she wanted was a family and friends, but her rule for power made her relentless and blood thirsty. Lu kept you hypnotized with this dark story, as the twist at the end made the already placed knife in your chest dig deeper. No words can be as perfectly places, then the ones filling this 316 page book. For now, Adelina Amouteru, leader of the Rose Society, Queen of Kenettra, The White Wolf, we look to the stars and salute you for taking us on this incredible journey with you.
The voices are growing. Adelina is paralyzed by their speech, adding to volume each time she kills. They are her past haunting her, saying that no one will love her, that she is weak, and to make her citizens fear her. Past leader of the Inquisition Axis, Adelina keeps Teren locked away, visiting him frequently to have a real voice tell her how much he hates her, instead of the ones in her head. Magiano seems content with all his riches to stay by her side for the rest of his life, but the voices tell Adelina that he, like the others, will leave her. When receiving a letter from Raffaele saying her sister was dying, Adelina took her army to attack the land in which the Dagger Society hid: Tamoura. There Adelina learns the truth, not only was Violetta dying, but the world was as well. See, like told before the Elites were not meant to roam the earth, thus their godly power brings the two worlds (the one of human and the ones of gods) together, killing both worlds in the process. The ones aligned with the twelve powers the god own (Ambition, Wisdom, Passion, Beauty, Time, Death, War, Greed, Joy, Empathy, Fear and Furry) must descent into hell to offer up their powers in order to save their world.
A truly stunning series and why not end it with fireworks like this story. Dark and twisted, read about Adelina our anti-hero, our dark queen, as she struggles to do the right thing and save the people she loves. The point of view ranges from Magiano, Teren, Violetta, Raffaele, but stuck mainly from Adelina’s eyes. Never have a story felt so dark, yet bring so much hope as Lu did with this series. With Adelina constantly being haunted by thoughts like “Not invincible after all, little wolf?", you read as Adelina, a girl beaten by her father for surviving a fever their mother could not, to becoming Queen of many lands but darken at the heart. From her joining the Dagger Society, falling in love with Enzo, to be cast out by then. Adelina formed her own group, The Rose Society, took over lands ruled by fear and fury, making her hands drench in blood. But you could not help but fall in love with her, as all she wanted was a family and friends, but her rule for power made her relentless and blood thirsty. Lu kept you hypnotized with this dark story, as the twist at the end made the already placed knife in your chest dig deeper. No words can be as perfectly places, then the ones filling this 316 page book. For now, Adelina Amouteru, leader of the Rose Society, Queen of Kenettra, The White Wolf, we look to the stars and salute you for taking us on this incredible journey with you.
I didn't expect that I would give this a four. I seriously enjoyed this part. Just this part! The first book was bad. The second book was no doubt the worst part of the series. Why?
Boring, dull, and easily forgotten characters, I didn't care about them aside from Adelina since she's the MC and Raffaele (my boy). Adelina? I cringe every time she talks
and yes, Teren, I have forgiven you and the whole series, thanks to Midnight Star. The stories of the gods and the origin of malfettos were more interesting than Adelina's story. The conclusion was satisfying too. It ended well.
Marie lu's writing style ... stunning as always!
Favorite characters: Teren and Raffaelle. they're the best!
Boring, dull, and easily forgotten characters, I didn't care about them aside from Adelina since she's the MC and Raffaele (my boy). Adelina? I cringe every time she talks
and yes, Teren, I have forgiven you and the whole series, thanks to Midnight Star. The stories of the gods and the origin of malfettos were more interesting than Adelina's story. The conclusion was satisfying too. It ended well.
Marie lu's writing style ... stunning as always!
Favorite characters: Teren and Raffaelle. they're the best!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes