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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-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
3.5 Stars. Yes, I have committed the cardinal sin of reading the third book without having finished the second, so feel free to ignore anything I have to say on it. But considering each book has a different narrator, follows a different storyline, and this one takes place 20 years after the others, I think it’s okay.
This book was ultimately quite good—Adrian is a very different narrator than Monty and overall it was a heavier book than the first one, but in a way that felt thoughtful and written with care regarding Adrian’s anxiety. I can’t say the plot was particularly interesting, though—much like some of the other characters, I thought Adrian’s quest was simply a series of unnecessary impulsive side quests. But Monty and Felicity! They’re still such a mess as adults, and I loved that about them.
This book was ultimately quite good—Adrian is a very different narrator than Monty and overall it was a heavier book than the first one, but in a way that felt thoughtful and written with care regarding Adrian’s anxiety. I can’t say the plot was particularly interesting, though—much like some of the other characters, I thought Adrian’s quest was simply a series of unnecessary impulsive side quests. But Monty and Felicity! They’re still such a mess as adults, and I loved that about them.
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-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
Loved it
The most irritating pov and it wasn't a good ending to the trilogy.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
While I recognize this is a legitimate experience for people with mental health concerns, as a neurotypical person the constant internal monologue was so incredibly frustrating that I couldn’t feel compassion for his experience
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I do not have anxiety. I do not WANT to have anxiety, but this is (probablie... i asked some anxious people) a great portrayal. I did enjoy it. Although I wish there'd been more vindication for this sibling's magical quest.