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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
DNF.
This book was grrrr. It was super disappointed with this book, for many many reasons. Example:
- None of the characters could think for themselves, ever. None of them ever had an original thought.
- Tyrus an Moria were, meh. I wasn't impressed with their relationship
- books 1 and 2 were actually pretty good, but this was just really bad
- Gavril suddenly ok with everything
- Ronan. Just his character. He hurt Ashyn so many times but yet as soon as he's like "oh Ashyn I really like you" Ashyn's all "I like you too" even after she swore to herself that it was finally over
- The fact that it was still the exact same plot lines from the first book. I mean they've been looking for the children for TWO whole books. They just found them, two thirds into this book.
Yeah. I'm just mad that such a great series ended in such a bad way. There was so much potential for all of this, but instead it just fell short.
This book was grrrr. It was super disappointed with this book, for many many reasons. Example:
- None of the characters could think for themselves, ever. None of them ever had an original thought.
- Tyrus an Moria were, meh. I wasn't impressed with their relationship
- books 1 and 2 were actually pretty good, but this was just really bad
- Gavril suddenly ok with everything
- Ronan. Just his character. He hurt Ashyn so many times but yet as soon as he's like "oh Ashyn I really like you" Ashyn's all "I like you too" even after she swore to herself that it was finally over
- The fact that it was still the exact same plot lines from the first book. I mean they've been looking for the children for TWO whole books. They just found them, two thirds into this book.
Yeah. I'm just mad that such a great series ended in such a bad way. There was so much potential for all of this, but instead it just fell short.
Much like [b:Empire of Night|21480854|Empire of Night (Age of Legends, #2)|Kelley Armstrong|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1403795675s/21480854.jpg|40806728], [b:Forest of Ruin|25174874|Forest of Ruin (Age of Legends, #3)|Kelley Armstrong|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1435884364s/25174874.jpg|44880857] mainly focused on Moria. Though it isn't that large of a deal; however, I would've liked to have seen a balance between the two twins. Besides the uneven perspectives, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. However, it had been a few months since I had read Empire of Night so I was a little wary going in. Worried that I had forgotten the entire plot, I wish there had been a few more explanations to recap what has last transpired in the previous books. Fortunately, I managed to follow the book even without having to re-read the first two. However, I highly suggest reading the first two books before diving into this one.
For the most part, Moria's internal conflict remained the same. Gavril or Tyrus? Moria and Gavril constantly refused to accept that there was nothing between them. I didn't buy it for one second, which annoyed me so much. Even some of the characters had trouble deciphering what they were. When they weren't fighting off shadow stalker, they were either avoiding each other or making excuses. It was fine for the first couple of chapters, but after halfway it because too tedious to read through.
I never doubted Gavril for one second. Even after the way he treated Moria, I either knew or refused to accept that he was acting selfishly. It just didn't make sense for him to be protecting Moria one second and then yelling at her the next. For those of who disliked Gavril in the previous books just wait until to read this one. Yes, I did like Tyrus, but Gavril had been there since the beginning. Let's be honest, the main reason Tyrus was added into the series was to create a love triangle. Yes, he did bring a lot to the series; however, love triangles aren't all that appealing to me.
As for Ashyn and Ronan, I definitely wish there have been more chapters revolving around them. Ashyn and Ronan's story was definitely overshadowed by Moria's indecisiveness. I felt like her chapters were overlooked due to Moria's own action-packed and suspenseful tales.
Overall, this series was more about Moria, which really disappointed me. I was more than excited when I finished reading the first book. I honestly dreaded reading Moria's chapters. I knew everything would work out in the end because it's Moria.
The worldbuilding, like most fantasies, can be hard and confusing to follow at times. As were some of the unusual names. I kind of wish there has been a character dictionary in the back because I often didn't know what side a few characters were on.
One plot point that disappointed me the most was when Moria finally found the children that she and her sister had desperately searched for since the beginning. With the entire country on the verge of war, rescuing the children had been set on the back burner. When they had conveniently stumbled upon them, nothing felt right. It was almost if Kelley had forgotten about them and quickly wrote them in. The rescue only lasts for a very brief chapter. To say the least, I was very dissatisfied. After everything the characters had gone through, I was expecting much more.
This series was largely romance and horror. Though I could've done with one a little less, I still thoroughly enjoyed the series.
For the most part, Moria's internal conflict remained the same. Gavril or Tyrus? Moria and Gavril constantly refused to accept that there was nothing between them. I didn't buy it for one second, which annoyed me so much. Even some of the characters had trouble deciphering what they were. When they weren't fighting off shadow stalker, they were either avoiding each other or making excuses. It was fine for the first couple of chapters, but after halfway it because too tedious to read through.
I never doubted Gavril for one second. Even after the way he treated Moria, I either knew or refused to accept that he was acting selfishly. It just didn't make sense for him to be protecting Moria one second and then yelling at her the next. For those of who disliked Gavril in the previous books just wait until to read this one. Yes, I did like Tyrus, but Gavril had been there since the beginning. Let's be honest, the main reason Tyrus was added into the series was to create a love triangle. Yes, he did bring a lot to the series; however, love triangles aren't all that appealing to me.
As for Ashyn and Ronan, I definitely wish there have been more chapters revolving around them. Ashyn and Ronan's story was definitely overshadowed by Moria's indecisiveness. I felt like her chapters were overlooked due to Moria's own action-packed and suspenseful tales.
Overall, this series was more about Moria, which really disappointed me. I was more than excited when I finished reading the first book. I honestly dreaded reading Moria's chapters. I knew everything would work out in the end because it's Moria.
The worldbuilding, like most fantasies, can be hard and confusing to follow at times. As were some of the unusual names. I kind of wish there has been a character dictionary in the back because I often didn't know what side a few characters were on.
One plot point that disappointed me the most was when Moria finally found the children that she and her sister had desperately searched for since the beginning. With the entire country on the verge of war, rescuing the children had been set on the back burner. When they had conveniently stumbled upon them, nothing felt right. It was almost if Kelley had forgotten about them and quickly wrote them in. The rescue only lasts for a very brief chapter. To say the least, I was very dissatisfied. After everything the characters had gone through, I was expecting much more.
This series was largely romance and horror. Though I could've done with one a little less, I still thoroughly enjoyed the series.
Okay I was so hyped for this series but the ending killed me. I liked both sisters a lot but then in the end one of them had to live with the fact that the other was going to go down in history and she wouldn't? I felt like the story was a good idea but the fact that they were twins and one of them was clearly more liked throughout the majority of the series didn't sit well with me. It's important that they be given a sense of individuality, especially since they are twins but this wasn't how I would have liked it.
Forest of Ruin by Kelley Armstrong is the third and final book in the 'Age of Legends' series.
It picks up right where the second book left off, continuing the adventure of the main characters, twin sisters Ashyn and Moria as they try to save the kidnapped children and stop the war.
This series was pretty good, even though I had guessed the events that would lead up to the book's ending, though there was one surprise I had not seen coming, but it's resolution I'm not quite sure I really care for.
Some of the story was quick, written as a summary of events, one though I felt needed to be written as part of the story because it was important, and being summarized took a lot from the action.
There is violence, and some of it on the graphic side, so while this is a good series, I would only recommend it for readers over the age of 14, as long as they are a mature 14.
I want to give this book 3 ½ stars, but since half ratings are not allowed, I can only give it 3, but I would recommend this book, and the series, to my friends and family.
It picks up right where the second book left off, continuing the adventure of the main characters, twin sisters Ashyn and Moria as they try to save the kidnapped children and stop the war.
This series was pretty good, even though I had guessed the events that would lead up to the book's ending, though there was one surprise I had not seen coming, but it's resolution I'm not quite sure I really care for.
Some of the story was quick, written as a summary of events, one though I felt needed to be written as part of the story because it was important, and being summarized took a lot from the action.
There is violence, and some of it on the graphic side, so while this is a good series, I would only recommend it for readers over the age of 14, as long as they are a mature 14.
I want to give this book 3 ½ stars, but since half ratings are not allowed, I can only give it 3, but I would recommend this book, and the series, to my friends and family.
I'm not an emotional reader but the ending of this book brought tears to my eyes. While the lead-up to the ending was something I saw coming, (at least the general premise of the ending), Armstrong is such a fantastic writer that even knowing what was going to happen didn't stop the story from tugging at my heart strings. It made me wish to warn the characters ahead of time even though I knew it was impossible.
At the same time, one of my major ships didn't end up happening which definitely upset me when I first read this story. If you'd asked me what I thought about the book right after reading it, I probably would have told you that I hated it, that you shouldn't read it, that Kelley Armstrong had let her readers down.
I waited a while to write this review because I needed time to stew. So here's my honest opinion about the book:
Don't go into the book expecting anything to happen. Let the book take you where it needs to go and you'll enjoy it immensely. Don't try to force your feelings onto the writer, let her take you where she felt the story needed to go. Don't get mad if something you want doesn't happen because if you do, it'll just ruin an amazing story for you. Armstrong didn't let me down. She wrote the story the way she did because she understands the characters and what's best for them. Don't feel like you know better than an author (like I foolishly did for a while) because you don't. They write what needs to be written. That's what this book taught me. Believe in the author no matter what because you, the reader, are just along for the ride. It may not go where you expected or wanted it to, but you don't get to decide what an author does. Accept that and this book is amazing. Sure I'll always be a little bit sour that the ending didn't go where I wanted it to but that's a me problem, not something to take out on this amazing book. Armstrong managed to make me feel something for these fictitious characters and that's something even great authors struggle with from time to time. Being able to do it, once again, is something that just makes it easier for me to say that Kelley Armstrong is one of the best authors I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I would recommend this book, just like I would recommend any Armstrong book I've read.
At the same time, one of my major ships didn't end up happening which definitely upset me when I first read this story. If you'd asked me what I thought about the book right after reading it, I probably would have told you that I hated it, that you shouldn't read it, that Kelley Armstrong had let her readers down.
I waited a while to write this review because I needed time to stew. So here's my honest opinion about the book:
Don't go into the book expecting anything to happen. Let the book take you where it needs to go and you'll enjoy it immensely. Don't try to force your feelings onto the writer, let her take you where she felt the story needed to go. Don't get mad if something you want doesn't happen because if you do, it'll just ruin an amazing story for you. Armstrong didn't let me down. She wrote the story the way she did because she understands the characters and what's best for them. Don't feel like you know better than an author (like I foolishly did for a while) because you don't. They write what needs to be written. That's what this book taught me. Believe in the author no matter what because you, the reader, are just along for the ride. It may not go where you expected or wanted it to, but you don't get to decide what an author does. Accept that and this book is amazing. Sure I'll always be a little bit sour that the ending didn't go where I wanted it to but that's a me problem, not something to take out on this amazing book. Armstrong managed to make me feel something for these fictitious characters and that's something even great authors struggle with from time to time. Being able to do it, once again, is something that just makes it easier for me to say that Kelley Armstrong is one of the best authors I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I would recommend this book, just like I would recommend any Armstrong book I've read.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder
PLEASE EVERYONE READ THIS SERIES PLEASE!!!!
I am so happy and so emotional and so attached to this hroup of friends and my heart is never gonna stop hurting! I just need everyone to be just as in love as i am. This series deserves so much love. I cried so much just these last few hours reading like jeez. My emotions are broken.
I am so happy and so emotional and so attached to this hroup of friends and my heart is never gonna stop hurting! I just need everyone to be just as in love as i am. This series deserves so much love. I cried so much just these last few hours reading like jeez. My emotions are broken.
When I first saw this series in the Loblaws book section, I was unsure if it was one I would enjoy. My cousin convinced me to get it and my aunt bought it for me. Ever since I read the first one, I have been anticipating the rest of the series. Each book I bought I would delay reading except for ones in this series. This book has a balanced amount of romance and adventure keeping me focused and interested at all parts of the story. The characters were full of depth and emotion that was relatable and interesting.
I liked this book. I liked the whole storyline of the series actually.
I just wish it hadn't wrapped up so perfectly.
I just wish it hadn't wrapped up so perfectly.
While the beginning was hard to get into, I found this novel a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. I wouldn't say it stood out particularly, but it was fairly fast moving with a good amount of action and fantastical elements.
Overall, it was a pretty good read.
Overall, it was a pretty good read.