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laurajeangrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
baknata's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Overall, this was a fantastic series and I look forward to delving into the rest of the Grishaverse. It'll take me some time to recover from the end of this book, but ignoring the pain it was highly enjoyable!
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Heat Level: Medium
There was a lot that I didn't remember from this one. Like almost all of it. I remember
So it was good, but not amazing. I enjoyed the writing well enough to keep on reading, but the plot felt a bit all over the place and there were something that didn't seem necessary.
I can't really think about anything else to say. I was more on board with Mal and Alina this go round. I guess that's it.
CAWPILE Score: 7.14 = 4 stars
Characters: 7
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 8
Plot: 6
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 7
Enjoyment: 7
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[First Read - 2017 - 4 stars]
I really liked this final book. It's the ending I predicted in regards to the romance, but I was hoping it would be something different. :( The ending of the story itself was interesting and had a surprising twist that, honestly, I didn't understand at first. I had to read it several times to get a good idea of what happened. I still love this world and this series.
Challenges:
2017 Goodreads Challenge
2017 MMD Reading for Growth - Three books by the same author (3/3)
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Sexual content
rorikae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My favorite aspects of this trilogy has been the worldbuilding, particularly the magic system and mythology. Where I felt the other installments did a good job of fleshing out the world as we learned more about the Grisha's power and the mythology of Ravka, a lot of that felt dashed in this last book. Certain explanations just didn't quite make sense and the ending felt wrapped up in an undeserved bow. So much hinges around Mal, despite him being the most frustrating and least interesting character in the series. I also think that the pacing in this book was off. The first half of the book felt on pace with the other installments, steady progress as we moved toward the big battle at the end. Then the second half of the book felt too fast while also feeling like too little happened. This is a book that suffers because of its focus on the love story instead of the plot.
Though I'm happy to have read the series and to get the base understanding for the rest of the Grishaverse, the end does really bring down the whole. I am glad that this is widely regarded as the worst series because I do really like the world and can't wait to see it explored more in Six of Crows and King of Scars. As Nikolai was one of my favorite characters in this series, I am very excited that he gets his own duology.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Body shaming, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
victorianrogue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Body shaming, Sexual content, Torture, and Death of parent
aviery's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts