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jasminezammit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Loved the plot twists, the characters were described very well. Leigh’s writing style is pretty good. I just found the ending too good to be true, even for a fantasy series.
epohlig's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This trilogy was absolutely amazing and I’m so glad I chose to try it again when I wasn’t as preoccupied! I mostly do the written parts of reviews for myself, and I already wrote about the first two books in my personal notes, so this will just be about the last one…
Ruin and Rising was definitely my favorite of the three books, since it was not only the culmination of everything the characters had been through previously, but I also loved how it was more action-focused (as opposed to the second book), and there was also just the right amount of background romance. Also, the character development was fabulous.
I especially liked the way the storyline with the Darkling and everything ended. I don’t want to spoil, but everything just made sense in the end, and (possible slight spoiler here) I really loved how Alina stayed true to herself. The Darkling kind of reminded me of the Phantom (from the Phantom of the Opera) in the way he was portrayed at the end; in the end, he was (kinda slightly) just human. Don’t mistake me for a Darkling sympathizer, though; that’s not what I’m saying.
Anyway, I really loved this trilogy, and I’m so, so glad I read it! 5 stars for sure!!
Ruin and Rising was definitely my favorite of the three books, since it was not only the culmination of everything the characters had been through previously, but I also loved how it was more action-focused (as opposed to the second book), and there was also just the right amount of background romance. Also, the character development was fabulous.
I especially liked the way the storyline with the Darkling and everything ended. I don’t want to spoil, but everything just made sense in the end, and (possible slight spoiler here) I really loved how Alina stayed true to herself. The Darkling kind of reminded me of the Phantom (from the Phantom of the Opera) in the way he was portrayed at the end; in the end, he was (kinda slightly) just human. Don’t mistake me for a Darkling sympathizer, though; that’s not what I’m saying.
Anyway, I really loved this trilogy, and I’m so, so glad I read it! 5 stars for sure!!
jerasnake's review
4.0
Good YA series. Kept my attention. Series following this in the universe get darker and more enthralling.
thepoetminx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
jjvaldezbooks's review against another edition
3.0
not as thrilling as I remember. pacing is weird, Darkling is annoying, and the second book drags the trilogy down a whole star
carlagogo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
bellaustralia's review against another edition
4.0
A country at war, love and friendship to test and a power that’s never been there before.
Eine mitreißende Fantasy Reihe über Macht, Liebe, und Freundschaft. Ravka ist auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert.
Eine mitreißende Fantasy Reihe über Macht, Liebe, und Freundschaft. Ravka ist auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert.