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kzimm2024's review against another edition
5.0
Sigh. A really great series and world drifting off into the sunset.
I do get bogged down by all the detail- there is a tremendous amount- but it is so amazing that its hard not to stop and re-read pages so I get the full picture in my mind before continuing.
The best, most surprising part of this book? Pearl- she is so sarcastically funny! And with Malachite, its such a strong ending with the 2 of the strongest women uniting. And they just call it like it is.
Moon just keeps getting into trouble. Stone is just as bad. It makes for great dialogue.
I do wish for a little stronger "love" between Jade and Moon and it kind of felt like they had a intimate relationship but more with other people (Chime). I guess its the Raksura way. And Stone- with Rorra- who would have thought?
Glad it left the story with the potential for more adventures :)
I do get bogged down by all the detail- there is a tremendous amount- but it is so amazing that its hard not to stop and re-read pages so I get the full picture in my mind before continuing.
The best, most surprising part of this book? Pearl- she is so sarcastically funny! And with Malachite, its such a strong ending with the 2 of the strongest women uniting. And they just call it like it is.
Moon just keeps getting into trouble. Stone is just as bad. It makes for great dialogue.
I do wish for a little stronger "love" between Jade and Moon and it kind of felt like they had a intimate relationship but more with other people (Chime). I guess its the Raksura way. And Stone- with Rorra- who would have thought?
Glad it left the story with the potential for more adventures :)
katlovestea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
stellarian's review against another edition
5.0
I've loved this series so much, but especially the construction of the Raksura's social lives and instincts. I will miss these characters, but maybe there will be more short stories at some point!
fuguefire's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
in_dee_d's review against another edition
3.0
Ok. I love this series. But the fact that she used the "Ancient evil buried in a cave! Don't let the (enemy) get it!" three books in a row was very aggravating. The ending was a bit disappointing as well. It was a boring wrap up of the series.
That being said: I really am going to miss these characters and this setting. The world-building has been solid throughout these five novels. It's truly one of my favorite fantasy series,
That being said: I really am going to miss these characters and this setting. The world-building has been solid throughout these five novels. It's truly one of my favorite fantasy series,
arzee's review against another edition
5.0
A great conclusion. I've never wanted an epilogue chapter more whilst feeling grateful to fill in the blanks myself.
mpickard's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
clairedoster's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
woolyllamareads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mary_soon_lee's review
5.0
This is the seventh in the Books of the Raksura fantasy series, a series that I love. This is currently the last book in the series, and I slowed down as I read it, because I didn't want to reach the end. I love these characters, Moon most of all. The world itself is also deeply engaging: fantastical, frightening, replete with shapeshifters, flying ships, leviathans, huge and wondrous trees, a broad variety of sentient species, and a vast backdrop of history. One caveat: this is a poor entry point into the series, picking up mid-adventure, right after the end of book six. I have no other caveats. If you haven't tried the Raksura books, I recommend them very highly. Begin at book one with "The Cloud Roads." (Now I'll go off into a corner and mourn that there aren't any more of these stories. I miss Moon already.)
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).