Reviews

Impostor Syndrome by Mishell Baker

heyt's review

4.0

I feel like after the middle book was a little slow to start for me I kind of didn't know what to expect from this one but I became invested fairly early on. I feel like in this one and throughout the series we see some real growth from Millie as she deals with the fact that she's still kind of a disaster but this time she's owning it and trying to do her best to come out of things in a positive way. I think as the end of the trilogy this was fitting in that it wasn't all rainbows and unicorns but felt very real. I think the author's note said it best when it mentioned that going through the dark times is worth it to see where you end up when you've come through.

kcelena's review

4.0

A satisfying conclusion to Millie's, and the Arcadia Projects, story. There was one part at the end that smacked of unbelieveability, but otherwise the events of this book stayed true to those of its predecessors. I also just want to share how much I love the character's names; Shiverlash, Winterglass, Claybriar, Dawnrowan...just beautiful. If you liked the first two then definitely read this one.

shoelessgirl's review

4.0

4.5 stars. So great.

aeoist's review

5.0

I love this series. I think it's incredibly creative and unique in the paranormal investigator genre. Though I have no personal experience with mental illness, Baker seems to present a very accurate and gritty portrayal of Borderline Personality Disorder and I found it very compelling to read about. It added an intense element of self-sabotage and internal conflict to the already complex stakes of the series. This book was a great addition to the series and I'm always ready to read the next book.

wendycherie's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

wallycay's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I thought this was a really good conclusion to the series! Maybe a little too conclusive honestly in how quickly everything was resolved after Millie's trial. The ending itself didn't necessarily leave me wanting more, but I'd really love to see more books set in the Arcadia Project universe, if not from Millie's perspective than maybe someone else's (most obvious that comes to mind would be Caryl; her narration style would be...interesting).
Although I do enjoy the plot and settings of the books, the Millie and Caryl romance is really what kept me invested in the 2nd and 3rd. I have mixed feelings about how it ended up -

while I would've liked them to end up together more definitively it's hard to imagine it actually going well. I think the way it played out is definitely rooted in the notion of "sometimes you have to let someone go so they can get help" which I like a lot as a theme. That being said...FREE MY GIRL CARYL she did nothing wrong!!

nisaak's review

5.0

I loved this installment and hope there are still more books to come.

florenz's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

I don't even know where to start. I loved this series very much and I will miss these lovable characters. I can't believe it's over but it was a satisfying ending, though bittersweet for Caryl and Millie's relationship that never really had a chance. I'd like to think they will be able to be together in time. Though the plot was complicated and at times I had to pay attention to follow it, this book and the series as a whole was an amazing experience. All in all, I loved it. 

seanchai's review

4.0

Enjoyed it. Hope it's not the last of the series.

vailynst's review

3.0

Notes:

Narration was fine. The characteristics & plot points for the Fae world were great but 65% of the series is about how Millie "feels". It was ambitious attempt to have a main character with a particular series of disabilities, but I never felt like it was well established. It also doesn't help that the key points are told at the reader vs written to be experienced.