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audreykaye28's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
jcj25's review against another edition
5.0
**Vague SPOILERS**
Loved Jacin. Didn't love what happened to Wolf, or how easily Scarlet accepted it without the slightest issue. Of course she needed to eventually accept it, but it still needed to genuinely affect her, and she should have felt some grief for it/him, as one would feel for a loved one (for example) losing a limb, or some other unwanted permanent change. Winter was charming, and so unique as a character. I thought her mental instability really worked as a way to make the people genuinely love her, in a way that other Snow White incarnations have failed to do (ahem...The Huntsman). Loved Thorne and Cress's development. I admit I often grew impatient with Kai, and felt a little internal groan each time the scene POV would switch to him. It was as if the 'damsel in distress' role got switched to him, and it was so tedious listening to his inner unhappiness while externally he pretty much just stood there and said veiled impolite things to Levana.
As an end to the series, I thought the story worked very well. The author did a very thorough job wrapping things up and hinting at the fitting happy endings for the characters. Satisfying, and highly recommended.
Loved Jacin. Didn't love what happened to Wolf, or how easily Scarlet accepted it without the slightest issue. Of course she needed to eventually accept it, but it still needed to genuinely affect her, and she should have felt some grief for it/him, as one would feel for a loved one (for example) losing a limb, or some other unwanted permanent change. Winter was charming, and so unique as a character. I thought her mental instability really worked as a way to make the people genuinely love her, in a way that other Snow White incarnations have failed to do (ahem...The Huntsman). Loved Thorne and Cress's development. I admit I often grew impatient with Kai, and felt a little internal groan each time the scene POV would switch to him. It was as if the 'damsel in distress' role got switched to him, and it was so tedious listening to his inner unhappiness while externally he pretty much just stood there and said veiled impolite things to Levana.
As an end to the series, I thought the story worked very well. The author did a very thorough job wrapping things up and hinting at the fitting happy endings for the characters. Satisfying, and highly recommended.
ashefaye's review against another edition
5.0
Trigger Warnings: Death of humans and animals, blood, revolution/war, manipulation, human mutation, pandemic, hallucinations, human experimentation, one cuss word at the end, mentions of abuse (emotionally, physically, & sexually)
I loved this ending! I was very intimidated by how many pages this book has, but every page is worth it. There are multiple povs in this book but thankfully it wasn’t done in a way that got confusing or boring like Cress kinda was. It also leaves everything open and nothing unturned, which I was grateful that everything tied up and nothing was left unexplained. I fell in love with all of the pairings, but I think Scarlet and Wolf will always be my favorite! I was glad that I read Fairest first to get a look at Winter and Jacin before this book, definitely made me feel different about Jacin’s character. The last battle was extremely intense and thankfully well-written. I was happy to finally read an ending with a lot of action; I’ve read too many with fade to black or one hit kill type of endings. Overall definitely one of my top favorite series! The mix of having sci-fi fantasy and the added aspects of the fairytales fit perfectly❤️ Now excuse me while I go cry and daydream about the future of these amazing characters!
I loved this ending! I was very intimidated by how many pages this book has, but every page is worth it. There are multiple povs in this book but thankfully it wasn’t done in a way that got confusing or boring like Cress kinda was. It also leaves everything open and nothing unturned, which I was grateful that everything tied up and nothing was left unexplained. I fell in love with all of the pairings, but I think Scarlet and Wolf will always be my favorite! I was glad that I read Fairest first to get a look at Winter and Jacin before this book, definitely made me feel different about Jacin’s character. The last battle was extremely intense and thankfully well-written. I was happy to finally read an ending with a lot of action; I’ve read too many with fade to black or one hit kill type of endings. Overall definitely one of my top favorite series! The mix of having sci-fi fantasy and the added aspects of the fairytales fit perfectly❤️ Now excuse me while I go cry and daydream about the future of these amazing characters!
nadiaknowsall's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
"The young princess was as beautiful as daylight. She was more beautiful even than the queen herself."
"The young princess was as beautiful as daylight. She was more beautiful even than the queen herself."
chumera's review against another edition
4.0
Such a good series. Where it tangle with fantasy that's easy to imagine, than a whole new universe to build up from the scratch.
This book sometimes frustrated me, because it seemed like the crew always got crushed even when they knew what was coming there way. I mean it felt like even when they knew what was the biggest threat they still kept tangling on it, without making a plan to fight against it. But nevertheless as all threats can't be controlled i guess it makes somewhat of a sense too.
And I have to say the retellings are suuper good. It all happened in natural ways, without giving the thought that the story was build around a fairytale. It seemed to the reader as the fairytale came alive within the book and I swooned when déjà vus happened......
This book sometimes frustrated me, because it seemed like the crew always got crushed even when they knew what was coming there way. I mean it felt like even when they knew what was the biggest threat they still kept tangling on it, without making a plan to fight against it. But nevertheless as all threats can't be controlled i guess it makes somewhat of a sense too.
And I have to say the retellings are suuper good. It all happened in natural ways, without giving the thought that the story was build around a fairytale. It seemed to the reader as the fairytale came alive within the book and I swooned when déjà vus happened......
edowayeye's review against another edition
5.0
SOO GOOD!!! I wish there were more jacin and winter scenes though but okay
I loved the short reveal of levanas backstory
And winter going crazy
And i loved the ending, i love thorne, i love this book
A little confused why there’s another book though
I loved the short reveal of levanas backstory
And winter going crazy
And i loved the ending, i love thorne, i love this book
A little confused why there’s another book though
vonka's review against another edition
4.0
Very satisfying wrap of the series! Grateful to have had these to read during a lot of travel and waiting. 5 stars for the overall series in terms of character development and consistent story arcs.
biancaguerena's review against another edition
5.0
The most comprehensive of her stories, not only bringing each of our beloved characters together, there is more of a story arch and intricate plot than in the previous installments.