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sunsoar25's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Arcadia Project was torn apart three months ago with half of the fey courts supporting L.A. and the other half staying loyal to London - and London is doing all it can to take out the resistance. Unfortunately, due to a backslide in her mental health, Millie is in no shape to fight. London's first move is to frame Millie's partner, Tijuan, for murder and Millie has no choice but to do all she can for him to clear his name. The key to saving Tijuan and winning the revolution is locked in the White Rose in the heart of Arcadia under the fey Queen's nose. It's all up to Millie to pull off a heist that could potentially shape the future of the human and the fey worlds. She'll just have to convince everyone, including herself, that she knows what she's doing.
The Arcadia Project by Mishell Baker is one of my favorite urban fantasy series and I think Impostor Syndrome, the final book, is my favorite of the three. There's just so much to love about the novel. Millie herself is a key element of my love of this story. She's physically disabled and she has Borderline Personality Disorder. She is such a complex, unique, and compelling character - one of most fascinating that I've had the pleasure to read. I particularly love her unvarnished honesty, especially when it comes to Caryl. One of my other favorite aspects of this story is Baker's take on the fey - the Unseelie and Seelie Courts. She takes many traditional elements and completely manages goes her own way with that realm's inhabitants. Finally, I also like unspooling the mystery alongside our main cast of characters.. I'm sad it's over, but I don't think I could have asked for a better finale. Baker still leaves some things open, and I have to admit that I like that she doesn't just wrap up everything neatly in a bow.
Overall, Impostor Syndrome by Mishell Baker is a brilliant conclusion to The Arcadia Project series. The author does a wonderful job of continuing to develop the world of the Project, her characters, and the fey. This novel will easily be one of my favorite reads of 2018! If you like diverse urban fantasy, Seanan McGuire, and Daniel José Older, then you may also want to try this series. I'm looking forward to Mishell Baker's future works.
Thanks again, NetGalley!
The Arcadia Project was torn apart three months ago with half of the fey courts supporting L.A. and the other half staying loyal to London - and London is doing all it can to take out the resistance. Unfortunately, due to a backslide in her mental health, Millie is in no shape to fight. London's first move is to frame Millie's partner, Tijuan, for murder and Millie has no choice but to do all she can for him to clear his name. The key to saving Tijuan and winning the revolution is locked in the White Rose in the heart of Arcadia under the fey Queen's nose. It's all up to Millie to pull off a heist that could potentially shape the future of the human and the fey worlds. She'll just have to convince everyone, including herself, that she knows what she's doing.
The Arcadia Project by Mishell Baker is one of my favorite urban fantasy series and I think Impostor Syndrome, the final book, is my favorite of the three. There's just so much to love about the novel. Millie herself is a key element of my love of this story. She's physically disabled and she has Borderline Personality Disorder. She is such a complex, unique, and compelling character - one of most fascinating that I've had the pleasure to read. I particularly love her unvarnished honesty, especially when it comes to Caryl. One of my other favorite aspects of this story is Baker's take on the fey - the Unseelie and Seelie Courts. She takes many traditional elements and completely manages goes her own way with that realm's inhabitants. Finally, I also like unspooling the mystery alongside our main cast of characters.. I'm sad it's over, but I don't think I could have asked for a better finale. Baker still leaves some things open, and I have to admit that I like that she doesn't just wrap up everything neatly in a bow.
Overall, Impostor Syndrome by Mishell Baker is a brilliant conclusion to The Arcadia Project series. The author does a wonderful job of continuing to develop the world of the Project, her characters, and the fey. This novel will easily be one of my favorite reads of 2018! If you like diverse urban fantasy, Seanan McGuire, and Daniel José Older, then you may also want to try this series. I'm looking forward to Mishell Baker's future works.
Thanks again, NetGalley!
jackiijackii's review against another edition
5.0
Borderline was good, but it wasn't so good that I had to immediately pick up the next book in the series. Phantom Pains was amazing, and I DID have to immediately start Impostor Syndrome when I finished it. This third book, and the ending, didn't let me down. It's clever and funny and sad, and it took me the entire series to realize that "norium" is "iron" backwards. That's how focused I was on the story.
There are frank discussions about mental illness, and somehow there are a lot of weirdly specific parallels between Millie and Rebecca of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and I mean besides the BPD. Sexuality is explored openly and honestly. And the Grand Plan sounds exactly like something I would come up with, outcome and all.
Very recommend. Start with Borderline; they're fast and fulfilling reads.
There are frank discussions about mental illness, and somehow there are a lot of weirdly specific parallels between Millie and Rebecca of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and I mean besides the BPD. Sexuality is explored openly and honestly. And the Grand Plan sounds exactly like something I would come up with, outcome and all.
Very recommend. Start with Borderline; they're fast and fulfilling reads.
hyenas's review against another edition
4.0
Another great book, highly enjoyed. But the main action sequence was written as a movie script? Complete with cues? It didn't work for me and was awful to sit through. But the cast continues to be comfortably diverse, and gave me a new idea. Which is that the fae manage their immortality through stories, and attempt to end their lives at the "best" moment for their stories. Which I find interesting. Great series, it could end here, but I hope it doesn't
izzy's review against another edition
3.0
someone please tell me there are going to be more books
(some sort of series review will come at some point. i'm not even gonna say it'll be soon because i'm trash. but it'll happen.)
(some sort of series review will come at some point. i'm not even gonna say it'll be soon because i'm trash. but it'll happen.)
biblioholicbeth's review against another edition
5.0
Easily the best of the three books. I spent most of today reading, and was thrilled by the growth of Millie, even while in the midst of a crisis. The ending (no spoilers) I felt was fitting, and I can honestly say that this book will be vying for a top five spot on my reading list this year!
caitlin_bookchats's review against another edition
3.0
My half remembrance of this book is that it's kind of a mess but like, a glorious mess?
One never knows what will pop up next or what Millie will do next because Fae and Millie and, IDK I enjoyed it but really have trouble remembering the details.
One never knows what will pop up next or what Millie will do next because Fae and Millie and, IDK I enjoyed it but really have trouble remembering the details.
tatianawrites's review against another edition
5.0
I miss the Arcadia Project already!
This novel is a satisfying, suitable end to the trilogy - I am impressed by Baker's ability to wrap up loose ends & logically so. One of the best things about this trilogy is Baker's concrete, thorough understanding of her magic system.
I didn't love Millie Roper immediately, and I still can't say we'd be friends, but the person she is at the end of IMPOSTOR SYNDROME is admirable, vulnerable, and memorable - and that's more than good enough for me.
This novel is a satisfying, suitable end to the trilogy - I am impressed by Baker's ability to wrap up loose ends & logically so. One of the best things about this trilogy is Baker's concrete, thorough understanding of her magic system.
I didn't love Millie Roper immediately, and I still can't say we'd be friends, but the person she is at the end of IMPOSTOR SYNDROME is admirable, vulnerable, and memorable - and that's more than good enough for me.
panxa's review against another edition
4.0
The action in this volume picks up right after the events of volume 2, but it's been some time between volumes in the real world and I think it would be a better experience to read 2 + 3 closer together.
I like that Millie is trying her best to get her shit together but her mental health issues don't just disappear because she is trying. I particularly liked Dawnrowan's insight at the end, and wonder what impact it will going forward.
I like that Millie is trying her best to get her shit together but her mental health issues don't just disappear because she is trying. I particularly liked Dawnrowan's insight at the end, and wonder what impact it will going forward.
paulweymouth's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Enjoyable and a fast read. At a few points I thought all of the different characters vying for power was a little much. I wish I would have read it right after the second one too because I forgot a ton.
Enjoyable and a fast read. At a few points I thought all of the different characters vying for power was a little much. I wish I would have read it right after the second one too because I forgot a ton.
duchess's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so sad to be leaving Millie & the Arcadia Project behind! I liked this finale, as chaotic as it was. Special mention goes to the chapter formatted like a script!
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