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roseakum's review against another edition
4.0
I bought this at a book fair at school when I was like 14 ish. I didn’t know it was part of a series but I LOVED IT so much that I definitely will read the full series. It’s extremely complex and so brilliantly written I loved every second of it!
sarcrawsh's review
3.0
This book was good. Bowman is pretty ruthless for a YA author, and a number of important characters are killed off. Still very reminiscent of The Hunger Games, particularly with Grey as the reluctant symbol of the revolution.
Emma is the character I wound up liking the least. I never liked her and Grey together but I thought they would be good as friends. Her anger when Grey chooses his TWIN BROTHER over her is way over the top. Obviously she would be hurt and upset. But how could any shred of her actually believe she was more important than his TWIN BROTHER? Even if she was his girlfriend at the time - and she was far from being that - I would think a reasonable human being would understand his choice. Particularly as he grieves after that choice backfires.
Emma is the character I wound up liking the least. I never liked her and Grey together but I thought they would be good as friends. Her anger when Grey chooses his TWIN BROTHER over her is way over the top. Obviously she would be hurt and upset. But how could any shred of her actually believe she was more important than his TWIN BROTHER? Even if she was his girlfriend at the time - and she was far from being that - I would think a reasonable human being would understand his choice. Particularly as he grieves after that choice backfires.
milaisreading's review
5.0
I started this book thinking I wasn't going to remember much or that it had been too long since I read the other two and that I wasn't going to feel as strongly about it. BOY, WAS I WRONG! holy cow! I have no idea why I didn't finish this series sooner?? because that was amazing! and it gave me pain and it gave me love, but most importantly it reminded me why I love reading so much in the first place. So thank you, Erin!!
emotionally: 100/5 stars
Goodreads: 5/5
emotionally: 100/5 stars
Goodreads: 5/5
storiesandsours's review
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
g8girl's review
4.0
This was, in my opinion, the best book of the trilogy.
Gray finally figured his shit out.
There was one forgery that I'm not quite sure about. Not sure when they got the time or opportunity to get enough info to clone said person.
There was one very un needed death I felt but the ending was nicely wrapped up and it felt like its own story finally, not a hybrid of some other ones.
Gray finally figured his shit out.
There was one forgery that I'm not quite sure about. Not sure when they got the time or opportunity to get enough info to clone said person.
There was one very un needed death I felt but the ending was nicely wrapped up and it felt like its own story finally, not a hybrid of some other ones.
islalassiter's review
5.0
One thing I love about literature is its diversity, and the ability for every reader to find "that book" which stamps itself on them and leaves a mark of some emotion. If as readers we are lucky, we find multiple books which leave an impression. For me, the Taken Trilogy found a home. This is the first series with a male protagonist which I have loved since reading Harry Potter (I seem to be picky with my male main characters).
I was anxious to read the final installment after being torn to pieces by the end of the second installment, Frozen, but had faith Erin Bowman would set things right. I had my wish fulfilled, though first I had to read through more gut wrenching scenes and hair yanking suspense, but the ending was a balm for those shattered pieces.
In a world where trust in another could lead to a death sentence, Gray Weathersby clings to those he loves and risks everything to expose the truth which divides the nation. Forged becomes an example of the challenge to humanity when faced with no clear moral answer, and the fortitude of unbreakable bonds between family, friends, and lovers.
This books is fast paced (I finished it in one reading as there was never a good stopping point) with the perfect amount of suspense, humor, and endearing moments. But the true strength of this book can be found in the characters. The entire cast is so well-written, each with their own unique voice and set of quirks, that they linger even after completing the book. I could write more, but there would be spoilers.
If you love books full of suspense, adventure, moments where you want to scream because everything is about to fall apart-then read the Taken trilogy. If you love books with characters who are raw and real and flawed, then read the Taken trilogy. If you love books which present challenges to the human spirit, then read the Taken trilogy. If you loved Hunger Games-read the Taken trilogy. And if you love that big fat thing called cosmic irony-then this series is for you!
I was anxious to read the final installment after being torn to pieces by the end of the second installment, Frozen, but had faith Erin Bowman would set things right. I had my wish fulfilled, though first I had to read through more gut wrenching scenes and hair yanking suspense, but the ending was a balm for those shattered pieces.
In a world where trust in another could lead to a death sentence, Gray Weathersby clings to those he loves and risks everything to expose the truth which divides the nation. Forged becomes an example of the challenge to humanity when faced with no clear moral answer, and the fortitude of unbreakable bonds between family, friends, and lovers.
This books is fast paced (I finished it in one reading as there was never a good stopping point) with the perfect amount of suspense, humor, and endearing moments. But the true strength of this book can be found in the characters. The entire cast is so well-written, each with their own unique voice and set of quirks, that they linger even after completing the book. I could write more, but there would be spoilers.
If you love books full of suspense, adventure, moments where you want to scream because everything is about to fall apart-then read the Taken trilogy. If you love books with characters who are raw and real and flawed, then read the Taken trilogy. If you love books which present challenges to the human spirit, then read the Taken trilogy. If you loved Hunger Games-read the Taken trilogy. And if you love that big fat thing called cosmic irony-then this series is for you!
camelle's review
4.0
This book is exciting and full of intense scenes. I experienced a various emotions while reading but mostly I felt sad for there were people who had an unacceptable death. Too many people sacrificed just for the sake of freedom. I had to stop in some chapters because I just can't take the fact that those scenes happened. I had these reactions while reading and gonna stop and said "NO!" or "OMG" or "THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN".
I love the book like I loved the first two books (Taken and Frozen) I got hooked to the trilogy for it tackled about the rebellion and trying to have a peaceful society. At this book, too many happened before they had the freedom they have been wanted for so long, the truth that they've been aiming for to be revealed. Adventurous but challenging is how I will describe about the every scenes. Aside from that, the romance between Gray and Bree, it was a good one to be honest. I like their tandem. Both has strong personality but deep inside is someone that cares a lot, tho I miss the Gray and Emma story, still the book ended up with a good romance story too.
All in all, the book is awesome. The book ended up with a good story. Freedom, peace, love and friendship was all there to remember.
"Loving someone is self-destructive."
"Some things never change."
I love the book like I loved the first two books (Taken and Frozen) I got hooked to the trilogy for it tackled about the rebellion and trying to have a peaceful society. At this book, too many happened before they had the freedom they have been wanted for so long, the truth that they've been aiming for to be revealed. Adventurous but challenging is how I will describe about the every scenes. Aside from that, the romance between Gray and Bree, it was a good one to be honest. I like their tandem. Both has strong personality but deep inside is someone that cares a lot, tho I miss the Gray and Emma story, still the book ended up with a good romance story too.
All in all, the book is awesome. The book ended up with a good story. Freedom, peace, love and friendship was all there to remember.
"Loving someone is self-destructive."
"Some things never change."
ashesmann's review
5.0
At this point I don't even care about the plot anymore. There are holes and blah blah who cares. I just really like Bree and Gray. I love that a point is made to show that they are strong apart, but stronger together. They don't need each other, but they want each other. They don't define each other. I like that Bree is the strong one. The smart one. He's just the guy she loves. I love that she does't cave easy and makes him prove himself. I do wish they didn't bicker quite so much, but I feel like once they both come clean with how they feel and their future hopes a lot of that went away. Technically there is a love triangle, but not really. I thought the relationship was presented as healthy and it was surprising that both Gray and Bree had a sexual history. I don't advocate that for youths but for this world the author created it was nice to see a female character treated the same as the male lead.
And as far as a leader of the revolution goes, yeah they use his face, and sometimes Gray is in the lead, but he's by no means THE leader. He's uncomfortable with the narrative being twisted even if it is to give people hope. I also like that at one point Gray realizes that from the other side they could be viewed as terrorists. I just thought in these choices the author demonstrated a great deal of restraint, and self awareness. So many of these books make the teenage hero some sort of moody leader of the revolution. This author resisted.
Ends the way you'd expect.
And as far as a leader of the revolution goes, yeah they use his face, and sometimes Gray is in the lead, but he's by no means THE leader. He's uncomfortable with the narrative being twisted even if it is to give people hope. I also like that at one point Gray realizes that from the other side they could be viewed as terrorists. I just thought in these choices the author demonstrated a great deal of restraint, and self awareness. So many of these books make the teenage hero some sort of moody leader of the revolution. This author resisted.
Ends the way you'd expect.
rybass08's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content