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adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
What a solid finale to bring this trilogy home. First, and possibly most importantly, considering the story and "this is the final installment" vibes, the drama is real. It's nonstop. And I was entertained and very much invested in how it was going to turn out through the entire thing. That's really all I'm looking for in escapist lit reading choices like this.
I mean, I did sometimes wonder how Jude, "just" a human, could almost die so many times, and then recover quickly enough to fight more/so soon. It's astounding. Her adrenaline levels must be unhealthily high all the time. Lol But, again, I was in this for the escapism and entertainment, so I suspended disbelief. My bigger, and really only real, complaint of the series is the chemistry and connection between Jude and Cardan. They read more as platonic allies to me. I just never *felt* that spark of sexual attraction/tension. I get that hate and love are two sides of the same coin, and I see how their hate did turn to camaraderie and banter, but the desire piece never really developed enough to believe in, for me. So, I kinda just chose to read them as comrades and that worked for me. Sort of related, by the end of this novel, I definitely "over it" with the lack of communication in this YA relationship...but I knew what I was getting into when I started reading, so that’s on me.
Back to the good stuff though... There were lots of complex relationships with love and hate and admiration and jealousy and frustration and protection and desire and disgust - friend, romantic, family, and otherwise - and I was impressed with that level of relationship and character development nuance in a clearly YA series, tbh. Also, I was so happy with the classic fae and fairy tale tropes that were used throughout this series. They were well used and cozily familiar (to be clear, this is not cozy fantasy - lotssss of violence and backstabbing - but the recognizability of the tropes was comforting). And at the same time, the plot took some twists I didn’t expect, which kept me on my toes quite enough. A great balance was struck there.
I had fun racing through this series with little to no need for time/brain investment - that was exactly what I wanted/needed and it delivered.
I mean, I did sometimes wonder how Jude, "just" a human, could almost die so many times, and then recover quickly enough to fight more/so soon. It's astounding. Her adrenaline levels must be unhealthily high all the time. Lol But, again, I was in this for the escapism and entertainment, so I suspended disbelief. My bigger, and really only real, complaint of the series is the chemistry and connection between Jude and Cardan. They read more as platonic allies to me. I just never *felt* that spark of sexual attraction/tension. I get that hate and love are two sides of the same coin, and I see how their hate did turn to camaraderie and banter, but the desire piece never really developed enough to believe in, for me. So, I kinda just chose to read them as comrades and that worked for me. Sort of related, by the end of this novel, I definitely "over it" with the lack of communication in this YA relationship...but I knew what I was getting into when I started reading, so that’s on me.
Back to the good stuff though... There were lots of complex relationships with love and hate and admiration and jealousy and frustration and protection and desire and disgust - friend, romantic, family, and otherwise - and I was impressed with that level of relationship and character development nuance in a clearly YA series, tbh. Also, I was so happy with the classic fae and fairy tale tropes that were used throughout this series. They were well used and cozily familiar (to be clear, this is not cozy fantasy - lotssss of violence and backstabbing - but the recognizability of the tropes was comforting). And at the same time, the plot took some twists I didn’t expect, which kept me on my toes quite enough. A great balance was struck there.
I had fun racing through this series with little to no need for time/brain investment - that was exactly what I wanted/needed and it delivered.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Murder, Pregnancy, War
Minor: Child abuse, Torture
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Queen of Nothing; arguably for me the best book within the Folk of Air series. From the beginning I was hooked and read this book in 2 sittings.
The conclusion of the trilogy did not disappoint. The magic system, the banter, the ever-growing love and feel of found family between all the characters. There were introductions of new characters which I loved and they added to the story-telling.
When I started this series, never did I think I would find myself giggling with happiness and crying wholeheartedly for Jude and Cardan (the fmc and mmc).
The series has got better and better for me, and pulled me out of a reading slump.
4.75⭐️ and an incredible read.
The conclusion of the trilogy did not disappoint. The magic system, the banter, the ever-growing love and feel of found family between all the characters. There were introductions of new characters which I loved and they added to the story-telling.
When I started this series, never did I think I would find myself giggling with happiness and crying wholeheartedly for Jude and Cardan (the fmc and mmc).
The series has got better and better for me, and pulled me out of a reading slump.
4.75⭐️ and an incredible read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cannibalism
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, War
Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Grief, Cannibalism, Abortion, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The best out of the series and it's only 3 stars
Why would i still dmash Cardan even if he was turned into a serpent? Sad but im happy the royalty is different
And the ending is chefs kiss. Hate to say it but i probably wont read stolen air and the prisoners throne :(
And the ending is chefs kiss. Hate to say it but i probably wont read stolen air and the prisoners throne :(
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, War
Moderate: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Blood, Grief, Alcohol
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Violence, Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Abortion, Pregnancy
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This installment in the trilogy was my favorite. There was so much action, drama, and schemes. The romance was really cute too. There were times when Jude drove me insane and I just wanted to slap some sense into her and I didn't like her as a character as much in this one, it felt like certain points in her personality had become watered-down. I found myself liking Cardon more though, and it was great see both of them again, regardless of how they made me feel in this book. The story itself was fun and enjoyable, there were times when I couldn't possibly put the book down. I'm a bit sad its over.
I can't believe I reached the end of the trilogy. It really has been enjoyable and I'm very glad I didn't end up DNF'ing the first book.
I can't believe I reached the end of the trilogy. It really has been enjoyable and I'm very glad I didn't end up DNF'ing the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood
Moderate: Sexual content, War
Minor: Cannibalism, Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Blood, Injury/Injury detail