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autumn2001's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
dogmom198611's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fatimareadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, this was a pretty solid ending to the trilogy. It’s not my favorite book in the series, but it sure did keep me flipping the pages. Rae Carson has done it again! I can’t wait to read more from her!
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very satisfying ending to a series I really enjoyed. This band of friends is so rich and full, I would love to hang out with them. I enjoyed the rich historical detail as well, especially in this one, set in the early days (of Americanized) of the city I love.
lachimolala981's review against another edition
4.0
I think the thing I enjoyed most about this book was the realistic aspect. While I have never been part of a plan to take down a thieving politician, I would imagine that doing so would be, at times, quite tedious. Days and days of waiting. Slowly gathering information. Meeting and collecting people who could be instrumental. Parts not going to plan because life doesn't go to plan.
This was a slower read than the first two in the series, but I appreciated the twists and turns that much more because Carson didn't necessarily write a fast-paced adventure series. She wrote about a girl who lived in a difficult time in history and included at length the extreme hardships, deaths, and evil that one would have likely encountered then. I appreciated the pace of the series that reflected the small details and often tedious parts of a life, which felt more realistic.
This was a slower read than the first two in the series, but I appreciated the twists and turns that much more because Carson didn't necessarily write a fast-paced adventure series. She wrote about a girl who lived in a difficult time in history and included at length the extreme hardships, deaths, and evil that one would have likely encountered then. I appreciated the pace of the series that reflected the small details and often tedious parts of a life, which felt more realistic.
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Couldn't have asked for a more suitable ending to this fun, unique trilogy! The story was nice and complex, with the crew from Glory working to stop a power-hungry millionaire from crushing the already downtrodden. I enjoyed the pace of the book, and how there was a little more insight into Lee's witchy powers and more of the history with her mother. Their plans were expertly well-crafted, though they definitely hit some hurdles I wasn't sure they'd overcome. Lee remains one of the coolest females in YA fantasy, though I actually have to give props to two side characters called Large and Larger. I just couldn't help but love them whenever they showed up on the pages and will actually miss them! As always, the writing was stellar and I'm sad to see this story go, but I'm not complaining about the ending. Definitely one to check out if you haven't already.
ginamiya's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Colonisation
nicolemhewitt's review
4.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
This conclusion to the Gold Seer Trilogy has our crew of miners planning a heist to bring down a major political player in California. They have to figure out how to outsmart the people who would hold them back and hold them down (and cheat them out of what they deserve). While I didn’t love this conclusion to the series quite as much as I enjoyed the first two books (mostly due to the way the ending played out with their whole plot being explained instead of us seeing it), I’m still glad I got to witness Leah’s happy ending. And I do love the focus on the racial and gender inequalities of the wild west. I also really loved that Leah’s “witchy” powers were a major factor in their success. These books make me want to read more historicals from this time period, and that right there is a ringing endorsement.
This conclusion to the Gold Seer Trilogy has our crew of miners planning a heist to bring down a major political player in California. They have to figure out how to outsmart the people who would hold them back and hold them down (and cheat them out of what they deserve). While I didn’t love this conclusion to the series quite as much as I enjoyed the first two books (mostly due to the way the ending played out with their whole plot being explained instead of us seeing it), I’m still glad I got to witness Leah’s happy ending. And I do love the focus on the racial and gender inequalities of the wild west. I also really loved that Leah’s “witchy” powers were a major factor in their success. These books make me want to read more historicals from this time period, and that right there is a ringing endorsement.
infinite_tbr's review
4.0
4/5
This is a solid conclusion to the Gold Seer trilogy. Having destroyed Hiram’s mine and negotiated a promise of a charter, Leah and her friends now travel to San Francisco to retrieve Becky Joyner’s house. Once there, they find themselves pitted against James Henry Hardwick — the millionaire who had held Hiram’s debts and promised Leah a charter.
While Leah’s gold sense plays a much smaller role, she does ultimately save the day with it. I love that we get to see the team work together to combat Hardwick and the corruption he represents. The book turns into a heist story, which is a fun departure from the seriousness of the other books in some ways — though they are still fighting for their lives. And we learn that Leah is not alone in having special powers. The book also directly addresses the blatant sexism of the period since the heist is necessary due to the laws of couverture — a woman cannot inherit property, her husband or father will hold it for her.
This book covers a fascinating moment as California is still quite lawless. On the cusp of statehood, with gold pouring out of the ground, and people building vast fortunes, the political ambitions of some are suddenly within reach. Overall, this is a great conclusion and Carson includes a final note describing the historical accuracies and inaccuracies in her trilogy.
This is a solid conclusion to the Gold Seer trilogy. Having destroyed Hiram’s mine and negotiated a promise of a charter, Leah and her friends now travel to San Francisco to retrieve Becky Joyner’s house. Once there, they find themselves pitted against James Henry Hardwick — the millionaire who had held Hiram’s debts and promised Leah a charter.
While Leah’s gold sense plays a much smaller role, she does ultimately save the day with it. I love that we get to see the team work together to combat Hardwick and the corruption he represents. The book turns into a heist story, which is a fun departure from the seriousness of the other books in some ways — though they are still fighting for their lives. And we learn that Leah is not alone in having special powers. The book also directly addresses the blatant sexism of the period since the heist is necessary due to the laws of couverture — a woman cannot inherit property, her husband or father will hold it for her.
This book covers a fascinating moment as California is still quite lawless. On the cusp of statehood, with gold pouring out of the ground, and people building vast fortunes, the political ambitions of some are suddenly within reach. Overall, this is a great conclusion and Carson includes a final note describing the historical accuracies and inaccuracies in her trilogy.
pantsreads's review against another edition
3.0
A little disappointed in this series finale, as it lacked a lot of the action that made the other two books so compelling.
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