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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Kind of a let-down after the incredible 2nd book. I really hate that that author introduced a new character in the 3rd book of a trilogy. I get she needed a way to show how the Tearling actually went from a utopian society to a monarchy barely scratching out an existance but I just didn't have time to connect with Katie and care about her. I appreciate the unique ending but I think the author just couldn't figure out a way to get there without too many complications.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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:
Yes
Absolutely spectacular. Did not expect that ending at all! Will probably not read it again though- certain parts gave me nightmares š
What a brilliant series and final book! I love this series, which broke all expectations I had for it. This is not your typical fantasy novel. I particularly enjoyed how the author wove the past and present, with several elements mirrored, culminating in a truly original ending.
The final book of the trilogy was the weakest. While I enjoyed the sections that showed us the past as it builds the world, there was less of Kelsea who, by the end of book 2, had so much potential. In this book she was merely a tool to show how Tear's idea of utopia failed instead of being a worthy character herself. Sure, there was a great deal she learned from being able to see the past which made her decision at the end interesting, but I felt that the end was her only moment as the character I was invested in from book 1. I didn't hate the ending -- in fact, I felt that it was almost natural considering the amount of time Johansen spent on explaining time and showing us Lily's and Katie's stories. I read the first 2 books within days; with this final book, I had no problem skipping a day of reading.
adventurous
fast-paced
This book ends the trilogy by essentially resetting the events of all the books. It was deeply unsatisfying.
Echoing other reviewers, the first 3/4th's of the book was fantastic and more than made up for the floundering in book 2. The character development of the Red Queen was well done. However, the plot line of the supporting characters was lacked substance and relevance. Every single one of the secondary characters with whom the author had built up so much empathy, were simply abandoned. The versions of them in the denouement were simply not the people that we had come to love. Some were ignored completely, like Aisha and Andalie. Therefore, the finale was very disappointing. It felt like the author couldn't come up with a satisfactory solution and resorted in the old, "change the past to fix the present", trick. I felt cheated out of the happy ending that I wanted. This series had such promise, I wanted it to be epic. Sadly, it was just average.
an absolutely must read series for those souls which find themselves most often within the confines of another worldāfor those seeking a world more just, more peaceful, more full of love. with that love comes beautiful loss, however, and this book has sealed in my love for Kelsea Glynn (for Glynn she will always be), and respect for a sacrifice so great as those she laid for her kingdom, now country. a truly bewitching tale of magic and sorcery, as well as, the connections we create and sometimes lose in a lifetime and how they shape us.
iāll be returning to this series for years to come.
iāll be returning to this series for years to come.