4.32 AVERAGE


This was wax too sad for a middle grade book.

I don't like the ending. Not fair, not fair!
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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
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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
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I will never be able to read Ares’ death without crying. This book is the culmination of everything that has been mentioned throughout the series and I think it is so powerful. Especially the ending where Gregor turns on the news and sees all the stories about war and refugees. 

I hope people continue reading this series for years to come - both adults and kids. I think we can all enjoy and learn from this series. It has some of the most powerful moments of any series I have ever read. 
adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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it's great but if you can't handle a middle grade book about a genocide, this isn't for you
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

God this series is so good!!! I am so sad that it hasn't been popularized, since it's a series everyone should read! I think it's better than the Hunger Games, personally, and I wish it had the same reach. Excellent execution on the final book, wraps things up well without pulling any punches. I'm so glad this series holds up like how I remember.