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inaa_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
nordicat's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.75
yazzzmin's review against another edition
5.0
the fact that Lucy and Lockwood did not kiss once in this entire series has to be a crime!!!!!!!!
my lord, what a great ending to the entire series. and I'm very glad that all the mystery aspects had a satisfying explanation, which weren't rushed. Overall, the "looking for immortality" trope has been done in a lot of fiction, but let's be honest, it makes a lot of sense. (if there was such a thing, we, humans, wouldn't stop at petty crime or killing thousands to evade death).
All in all, I personally really, really loved this book series, its characters and the dystopian London Stroud has created.
my lord, what a great ending to the entire series. and I'm very glad that all the mystery aspects had a satisfying explanation, which weren't rushed. Overall, the "looking for immortality" trope has been done in a lot of fiction, but let's be honest, it makes a lot of sense. (if there was such a thing, we, humans, wouldn't stop at petty crime or killing thousands to evade death).
All in all, I personally really, really loved this book series, its characters and the dystopian London Stroud has created.
odyssia's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I found the finale a little disappointing to be honest. Not all my questions were answered and things are hinted at, but no further explanation given such as Lucy says she's been back to the Other Side. Who is Ezekiel? Why is he so loyal to Fittes? Why do Type 3s exist? What is Skull's name and who is he? and there is an arguable plot hole Marissa is not surprised to see Skull and sticks him in a jar to forget about him, but only two Type 3s are ever referred to. Would see really forget about one of just two spirits that she can talk to? Also, why was there no rebellion when the 'old codgers' realised that they were getting older being on the Other Side? Surely they feel they've been deceived? I also don't exactly understand the aversion to properly romantic moments between the leads. OK, this is a 'children's book', but we have rotting corpses everywhere, a cannibal's house, but kissing, God forbid! And btw: why is a library named after Lockwood, not Lucy or anyone else for that matter? I should also mention that the fat-shaming of George is, like the other books, a running gag and contrasts with Lockwood's handsome elegance. I was sad to be nearing the end of the series, but now I'm ready to move on.
jnishi's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect end to a perfectly written series. Seriously, fully fleshed out characters who are relatable and dynamic with depth and heart, scary ghosts, horrible villains, and just the faintest whiff of romance. What is not to love about this book and series?
hollyshackzalez's review
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
thebecciz's review against another edition
3.0
The plot felt a bit obvoius at some points, wich for me took away the mystery and excitment that made the other books so thrilling. For whatever reason I also did not find the spooky bits to be as scary as previous books, either I'm more used to ghost stories now or these ghost stories just wasnt as haunting.
And the most disapointing of all, after all the hinting at Lucy fancying Lockwood we get NOTHING. I get that the books might be aimed at kids, but I mean a small kiss? A little love confession? Anything? I feel like the books have hinted Lockwood about to say he likes Lucy all this time. Sure it's kind of implied at the end that there is something there... But I would have wanted just something more. Hell we get way more of Geroge's love life I think, which is saying a lot. We also get Holly saying she does not fancy lockwood, that there are others that have her interest and this is then kind of dropped...(maybe hinting that she is into girls???) Some mysteries are solved while others are just vaguely solved, and since this is the last book that disapointed me.
Over all this series gets a 4 from me. I really love the characthers and the over all story. I have been disapointed at times, but most of it I have truly loved.
And the most disapointing of all, after all the hinting at Lucy fancying Lockwood we get NOTHING. I get that the books might be aimed at kids, but I mean a small kiss? A little love confession? Anything? I feel like the books have hinted Lockwood about to say he likes Lucy all this time. Sure it's kind of implied at the end that there is something there... But I would have wanted just something more. Hell we get way more of Geroge's love life I think, which is saying a lot. We also get Holly saying she does not fancy lockwood, that there are others that have her interest and this is then kind of dropped...(maybe hinting that she is into girls???) Some mysteries are solved while others are just vaguely solved, and since this is the last book that disapointed me.
Over all this series gets a 4 from me. I really love the characthers and the over all story. I have been disapointed at times, but most of it I have truly loved.
zarfus211's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5