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norieferrara's review against another edition
3.0
i really loved the Wake triology as a kid. i never realized how sad the books were though! have lots of emotions and feeling plenty nostalgic. janie & cabel foreva though <3
3.5
3.5
kaitrosereads's review against another edition
4.0
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't read the first two books in this trilogy, this review will contain spoilers.
Gone was, in my opinion, a great way to end the Dream Catcher trilogy. I wasn't sure there was any way it could live up to the other two books but it did a pretty good job and I really enjoyed reading about Janie and Cabel again.
Janie and Cabel are still together after Janie's ordeal in Fade but things seem to be a bit strained between them. Janie knows what her future is going to be like as a dream catcher and she knows that she has a choice to make. She also knows that no matter what she chooses, her life will be pretty miserable, one choice just includes being miserable with Cabel.
Once again, the writing style that Lisa McMann uses took me a little while to get used to. It is such a unique way to write a story but it's really different. Once I got into the story it wasn't so noticeable and I really read the book fast. It's just one of those books you don't want to put down until the very last page.
The storyline of this book was definitely not as pulse-pounding as the first two, sadly. Janie and Cabel weren't on an assignment in this book but the story still wasn't boring. There were quite a few shocking discoveries thrown into Gone and it kept me turning the pages.
Also, as usual Janie was an amazingly strong heroine. Her choices were ones that I can't even imagine having to face and she managed to face them all so bravely. And once again she had the wonderful Cabel to help her through everything. He was always there for her and he was such a perfect boyfriend. I wouldn't mind a guy like him. =]
Overall, Gone was a good ending to a spectacular trilogy. All my questions were answered and I was very pleased at how everything turned out in the end. I definitely think fans of Wake and Fade will be pleased with this one.
Gone was, in my opinion, a great way to end the Dream Catcher trilogy. I wasn't sure there was any way it could live up to the other two books but it did a pretty good job and I really enjoyed reading about Janie and Cabel again.
Janie and Cabel are still together after Janie's ordeal in Fade but things seem to be a bit strained between them. Janie knows what her future is going to be like as a dream catcher and she knows that she has a choice to make. She also knows that no matter what she chooses, her life will be pretty miserable, one choice just includes being miserable with Cabel.
Once again, the writing style that Lisa McMann uses took me a little while to get used to. It is such a unique way to write a story but it's really different. Once I got into the story it wasn't so noticeable and I really read the book fast. It's just one of those books you don't want to put down until the very last page.
The storyline of this book was definitely not as pulse-pounding as the first two, sadly. Janie and Cabel weren't on an assignment in this book but the story still wasn't boring. There were quite a few shocking discoveries thrown into Gone and it kept me turning the pages.
Also, as usual Janie was an amazingly strong heroine. Her choices were ones that I can't even imagine having to face and she managed to face them all so bravely. And once again she had the wonderful Cabel to help her through everything. He was always there for her and he was such a perfect boyfriend. I wouldn't mind a guy like him. =]
Overall, Gone was a good ending to a spectacular trilogy. All my questions were answered and I was very pleased at how everything turned out in the end. I definitely think fans of Wake and Fade will be pleased with this one.
penandpencil's review against another edition
2.0
Kind of dissapointed in this one. After such a long wait, and a real appreciation for the first two, I expected more. I love the writing style and the characters in this series, but this book did not really advance the overall plot and both Janie and Cabel are not very likable here. They seem to have taken steps back instead of forward, which I understand is part of life sometimes, but it seems a strange choice for the conclusion to a series.
Janie is miserable almost all the time in this book, I get that she has a tough life, but one of the great things about the previous books was her strength and ability to rise above her circumstances.
With the huge trend in YA supernatural series these days, I feel that many authors are extending their stories needlessly, I hate to say that that may have happened here.
I also think the style-which I do for the most part like-is not very well suited to a series. We never really get to delve into the details of Janie's life, and I think that is why for me the introduction of her parents as significant characters in the third and final book seemed odd.
I do love they way she writes the Janie/Cabe interactions though-really good stuff.
Janie is miserable almost all the time in this book, I get that she has a tough life, but one of the great things about the previous books was her strength and ability to rise above her circumstances.
With the huge trend in YA supernatural series these days, I feel that many authors are extending their stories needlessly, I hate to say that that may have happened here.
I also think the style-which I do for the most part like-is not very well suited to a series. We never really get to delve into the details of Janie's life, and I think that is why for me the introduction of her parents as significant characters in the third and final book seemed odd.
I do love they way she writes the Janie/Cabe interactions though-really good stuff.
mbt4's review against another edition
3.0
"There's just one more sorrow's dream to change."
'Broken' families come in different shapes and forms, with different degrees of severity. No matter what type of 'broken' family you come from or which "familiar circus of deformity", it still hurts. And the hurt is accompanied by feelings of loneliness, embarrassment, shame. And guilt. Guilt of the fact that you are embarrassed of your own flesh and blood (or who ever you consider your family).
Or to say in Janie's thoughts "Haven't you given me enough shit to deal with already?"
I have been patiently waiting for Janie's family situation and her feelings surrounding that to be brought into the spotlight. And I'm glad it finally was. It is a good knot to tie the trilogy together, and the novel somehow gives you an unwritten happy ending, because with some creativity you can imagine her future life. She made the right choice.
McMann's writing style still remains the same, but you get used to it. And compared to the first book the content was better and more youth appropriate (aka no nuditiy dream etc); and compared to the second book there was not as much focus on Cabel and Janie's relationship, which I enjoyed since it gave room to address Janie's family situation and the future to come.
'Broken' families come in different shapes and forms, with different degrees of severity. No matter what type of 'broken' family you come from or which "familiar circus of deformity", it still hurts. And the hurt is accompanied by feelings of loneliness, embarrassment, shame. And guilt. Guilt of the fact that you are embarrassed of your own flesh and blood (or who ever you consider your family).
Or to say in Janie's thoughts "Haven't you given me enough shit to deal with already?"
I have been patiently waiting for Janie's family situation and her feelings surrounding that to be brought into the spotlight. And I'm glad it finally was. It is a good knot to tie the trilogy together, and the novel somehow gives you an unwritten happy ending, because with some creativity you can imagine her future life. She made the right choice.
McMann's writing style still remains the same, but you get used to it. And compared to the first book the content was better and more youth appropriate (aka no nuditiy dream etc); and compared to the second book there was not as much focus on Cabel and Janie's relationship, which I enjoyed since it gave room to address Janie's family situation and the future to come.
cjyu's review against another edition
3.0
Dull, but at least it gave background on Janie's past and wrapped everything up. Cabel was too distant ( and he was my favourite character) and whole time it was just Janie. Dad. Janie. Dad. Mom. Screwed up life. Janie. Dad. Ending. I dunno, not exactly satisfying. The characters felt flat and lifeless, everyone turned back, the romance sucked, the emotions that Janie went through failed to draw me in and sympathized with her, and the usual writing style just doesn't work out for this plot. It made sense in Wake, not as great in Fade, AND RIDICULOUS for Gone. No doubt that Wake was the best book in the whole series- it gave such promise and now I feel let down, I think if Lisa McMann expanded Wake a bit for and cut down some of Gone and the indecision that Janie constantly had, and combined it, it would've made an excellent book. At least now I cleaned off the series, so I won't be wondering what happens next.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
“Because with the right person, sometimes kissing feels like healing.”
I was hesitant going in to this one. With all the lukewarm reviews, I wasn't sure I'd love this one.
But I did.
It's still Cabe and Janie - stumbling through their complicated lives. Janie's mom has not gotten better, she's only gotten better at trying to not take the blame. Cabe hasn't gotten better with Janie's situation - he's only gotten better at rolling with the punches.
But Janie IS dealing with a tough issue. To stay and use her curse for good or go and be alone. She's not really a loner, not completely - not anymore. Cabe has opened her eyes to a life filling with love and fun and easy banter. It's hard to go back once you know it. But to shackle him to someone who has this many issues with only more to come? It's a tough call.
I liked the struggle and how tough it was for Janie - it IS tough decision. And I liked Cabe and his "roll with it" attitude but also when he did a misstep and they had to talk it through.
The added element of her dad and the struggle of her mom to come to terms - and even the blaring light and the bright colors nightmare. I thought it all gave a new layer to the surrounding players in Janie's life and gave a perspective of what could happen when she chose, right or wrong.
I'm so glad I finished this series.
I was hesitant going in to this one. With all the lukewarm reviews, I wasn't sure I'd love this one.
But I did.
It's still Cabe and Janie - stumbling through their complicated lives. Janie's mom has not gotten better, she's only gotten better at trying to not take the blame. Cabe hasn't gotten better with Janie's situation - he's only gotten better at rolling with the punches.
But Janie IS dealing with a tough issue. To stay and use her curse for good or go and be alone. She's not really a loner, not completely - not anymore. Cabe has opened her eyes to a life filling with love and fun and easy banter. It's hard to go back once you know it. But to shackle him to someone who has this many issues with only more to come? It's a tough call.
I liked the struggle and how tough it was for Janie - it IS tough decision. And I liked Cabe and his "roll with it" attitude but also when he did a misstep and they had to talk it through.
The added element of her dad and the struggle of her mom to come to terms - and even the blaring light and the bright colors nightmare. I thought it all gave a new layer to the surrounding players in Janie's life and gave a perspective of what could happen when she chose, right or wrong.
I'm so glad I finished this series.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
4.0
This is the final book in the _Dream Catcher_ series. Janie discovers that there are more options than just living in isolation and going blind. A new character arrives that shows her that there isn't really a better choice and that her situation is still pretty bad. Again, not a piece of high literature but an entertaining read, especially with the characters that are familiar by this point.
ificouldreadallday's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
aadiaz868's review against another edition
2.0
A disappointment, I loved the first two books, but this was horrible I couldn't wait until it was over.
carrieat's review against another edition
2.0
Not great but tied it all up. Like with Fade a gap filler you can dip in and out of.