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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
If you've followed the series thus far, it's worth giving this a read. Unfortunately, rather than give readers a true ending, the author basically hits the reset button to leave the door open for a sequel. Lo and behold, not two weeks after I finished this I saw that there will be a spinoff series beginning in 2015. This was a pretty entertaining series overall, even if the YA target audience meant that the writing was a bit oversimplified. The problem is that the author keeps changing the stakes, and there are very few permanent consequences. I won't be investing my time into the next iteration of this and, if you're a fellow adult reader, I'd recommend against it.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I didn’t even finish this book. After all of Alice’s character development was completely wiped out, I didn’t even see the point in continuing. What a poor way to end an otherwise fantastic series.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The book was a bit unexpected and I really enjoed reading it, the ending was satisfying and yet I have so many questions. I wonder what is waiting for me in the next books...
This last one felt rushed. I've loved these books from the very beginning, and I do love this one. It just felt like it was missing a lot at the end. I do like that the ending was left open so that their could be more books.
Ten years after entering into this world of witches, spooks, old gods, darkness, adventures, and friendship, I've finally decided to finish one of the definitory book series of my childhood. There was a lot of nostalgia involved into this reading experience, of course, and I am grateful to have become so strongly connected to these books that they shall forever hold an enticement over me. This is the ending of a story that, at its core, is about growing up and, gradually, stepping into adulthood by embracing the responsibilities and the heartbreak that come along with it. I appreciate that the book isn't afraid to go all the way and it's actually more daring than most finales aimed at older audiences. It doesn't tie everything up neatly and nicely, and it stays true to what the Wardstone Chronicles are. And, let me tell you, in their flawed, messy way, they are pretty great. Small Maria definitely thought so and current Maria has to agree with her. A drawing of Grimalkin's scissors still hangs on my bedroom door and the story of Tom Ward shall forever be embedded into me, similar to a mark left on the skin by the sharp nails of a witch.
fast-paced