Reviews

La Narradora by Traci Chee

theskyisnew's review against another edition

5.0

I’m not always ready to say goodbye when a series I really loved ends. Although I do think series should end and I’m glad they do once the author feels the story is done. There are some things I would change so I guess this is more of a 4.5 but I’m rounding up because I loved this trilogy. I was satisfied by the ending and was always impressed with how much representation there was in it. There was that twist about three quarters through that made me go damn!!! So yeah. Great series. I recommend it.

sbeke's review against another edition

5.0

This trilogy just bumped someone off my top 5. Don’t know who yet but someone.

caitmarie24's review against another edition

5.0

What an amazing way to kick off my 2023 reading challenge, with this as one of my first books finished.

I love everything about this entire series. I love the stories but I also love the the actual physicality of the books. I can’t believe I didn’t see the page numbers until book 2!!

Will be buying the entire trilogy to keep close to me, always.

saphsel's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. This book, this serie, it was amazing. Chapter 31 and 32 did if for me if there was any doubt left. I loved the story, i loved the writers boldness at the ending! I loved the word and the story soo much. Every book lover should read this series. It is worth every minute.

meabird's review against another edition

3.75

I did like this conclusion to the series. I will say though that the loaded exposition at the beginning, painfully reminding everyone of everything they read in the previous books, distracted from the usual cadence and magic of the series. I wish there was less lovey-dovey romance and a little more time spent on solidifying a friendship between the two main love interests...rather than the reason they're in love with each other is cause they have shared experiences and make each other's hearts beat. This seemed to weaken their motivations, involving each other, throughout the whole book.

tiny_corgi's review against another edition

4.0

Amazing end to an unforgettable trilogy. Many breathtaking moments through this last book, I'll truly miss the magic and energy of Kelanna. You miss a man so much.

sercem_w_ksiazkach's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

jspencer33's review against another edition

5.0

This trilogy broke my heart. I thoroughly loved each layered story and complex character. Now that it is over, I will miss them all very much.

ali_jenna's review against another edition

4.0

wow, that was intense
I wasn't sure how she was going to end it, but i think she did a good job.
I really like the concept of this series, it's really interesting and it's not just a generic fantasy novel. Almost all the characters are incredibly flat. *cough* Sefia *cough* Archer* cough*
I really like Reed.

Spoiler

I was kind of confused by the tattoos thing. Why do Reed's tattoos have anything to do with the last piece of the amulet? That was really weird

Reed was really fun and he actually had a purpose in life which made him more realistic. Tanin was also good. I liked her. She, like Reed, was more dynamic than Sefia and Archer (and others). I think the problem was that she spent too much time world-building and ran out of space for character development. The romance was cheesy and not great, but still better than in some other books.

Spoiler

I liked how Traci Chee put herself into the story. She was the Scribe. I thought that was cool. It got a little weird though because she is technically also the Storyteller so...? The part where it became first person and the part where it addressed the reader were probably necessary, but they are a different writing style, which I didn't love. Those parts reminded me of The Tale of Despereaux which is a great book, but Kate DiCamillo's writing style is very different from Chee's.

Overall though, I liked this book and I liked this series.

rubyrubyruby207's review against another edition

5.0

I LOVED THIS BOOK. It was my favorite of the series for sure.