Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
TW: Biphobia, sexual themes
I adore Simon, Baz, Penelope and the rest of the gang. But dear God, Rainbow Rowell seems unfocused in this... The plot seems like one the characters could walk away from (though their personalities and values keep them), which makes it seem more like a fanfiction from a newer writer. It's very apparent that this wasn't planned to be 3 books, because the third one seems very anticlimatic and leaves a lot of questions unanswered...
There's a lot of setup to some really exciting scenes, but we never get them. This is fanfiction fuel at its finest, but although I love fanfiction, I don't think that's a compliment in this case...
Also, there's the underlying bierasure. Who compares bisexuality to a midlife crisis? Why is bisexuality such a ludicris idea in this book?
I liked the book, I did. But I really hope for a 4th book, because this would be quite a disappointing ending for the Simon Snow series...
I adore Simon, Baz, Penelope and the rest of the gang. But dear God, Rainbow Rowell seems unfocused in this... The plot seems like one the characters could walk away from (though their personalities and values keep them), which makes it seem more like a fanfiction from a newer writer. It's very apparent that this wasn't planned to be 3 books, because the third one seems very anticlimatic and leaves a lot of questions unanswered...
There's a lot of setup to some really exciting scenes, but we never get them. This is fanfiction fuel at its finest, but although I love fanfiction, I don't think that's a compliment in this case...
Also, there's the underlying bierasure. Who compares bisexuality to a midlife crisis? Why is bisexuality such a ludicris idea in this book?
I liked the book, I did. But I really hope for a 4th book, because this would be quite a disappointing ending for the Simon Snow series...
This was bittersweet. Спасибо Каю, что уговаривает Рйэнбоу на хэппиэнды. (Я буду в тайне надеяться, что она созреет ещё хотя бы на одну книгу про этих чудесных ребят)
I knew Pisces-Rainbow would write us a healing and therapeutic conclusion.
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I think this was the best book in the series and it wrapped up wonderfully!!
The only problem I have with this book is that I want MORE.
I suppose that's what fanfiction is for.
I was hoping that Simon would get his magic back.
The whole trilogy could be called "Simon Snow and the Grief of Expectations."
I suppose that's what fanfiction is for.
I was hoping that Simon would get his magic back.
The whole trilogy could be called "Simon Snow and the Grief of Expectations."
So. much. angst.
Simon was just way too much for me in this book. It all works out eventually, but there is way too much drama (and a weird biting fetish and crying and forehead bumping) for me. Simon struggles with everything: whether he should get his wings removed, whether he can handle being around mages when he has no magic, whether he should break up with Baz (who is still ridiculously perfect). At least Simon and Baz are somewhat distracted from all their relationship issues by a mysterious Simon look-alike who claims to be the real Chosen One.
Agatha is back home after the events of [b:Wayward Son|44017627|Wayward Son (Simon Snow, #2)|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1552666477l/44017627._SY75_.jpg|62661027], working part time at her father's magical medical office. She ends up involved with her dad's new intern and the Watford goats...who get their own very intense back story.
Luckily for my enjoyment level of this book, Penelope and Shepherd are totally amazing. Penny's need to solve everyone's problems really is severely tested by Shepherd's deal with a demon (which is not exactly how he initially described it). This was by far my favorite plot line.
While I really enjoyed some of the world building in this series, I'm happy to be done with it.
Simon was just way too much for me in this book. It all works out eventually, but there is way too much drama (and a weird biting fetish and crying and forehead bumping) for me. Simon struggles with everything: whether he should get his wings removed, whether he can handle being around mages when he has no magic, whether he should break up with Baz (who is still ridiculously perfect). At least Simon and Baz are somewhat distracted from all their relationship issues by a mysterious Simon look-alike who claims to be the real Chosen One.
Agatha is back home after the events of [b:Wayward Son|44017627|Wayward Son (Simon Snow, #2)|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1552666477l/44017627._SY75_.jpg|62661027], working part time at her father's magical medical office. She ends up involved with her dad's new intern and the Watford goats...who get their own very intense back story.
Luckily for my enjoyment level of this book, Penelope and Shepherd are totally amazing. Penny's need to solve everyone's problems really is severely tested by Shepherd's deal with a demon (which is not exactly how he initially described it). This was by far my favorite plot line.
While I really enjoyed some of the world building in this series, I'm happy to be done with it.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes