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ambeesbookishpages's review
5.0
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Thank you so much to Wunderkind PR for sending me THE SKY WEAVER to read and review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If I thought my emotions were all over the place after The Last Namsara and The Caged Queen then that was nothing compared to all the feels that The Sky Weaver has given me. The Sky Weaver had been hooked from page one and I stayed up way past my bed time to finish it. It is very rare that I can read a book in one sitting anymore and The Sky Weaver was an exception to that! Since I was introduced to Safire in The Last Namsara I couldn't wait to read a book with her as the main character and The Sky Weaver has been the remedy to that.
The Sky Weaver had a different feel to it then the previous two novels in the series had, but it is a good different. I think it has to do with the fact that the previous novels focused on the fall of Firgaard and rebuilding it and in this novel the nation is in a good place or is on a path to being in a good place (for the most part.) I also think the fact that the old stories also play a very intricate part in Eris' story only added to this. But with all this being said I can confidently say that The Sky Weaver is my favorite book in this series!
Another thing that made The Sky Weaver a little different is that we get both Safire and Eris' POV. We get to see the struggles that both of these girls have faced in life and the struggles they are still facing. I loved getting to be in Safire's head and her thought process. Being a half blood Safire grew up being looked down upon, she wasn't even allowed to touch her cousin's or meet their eyes in conversation. Since the rebellion she has now taken on the position of Commandant, the position that Jarek had held before the rebellion. We see a few flashbacks of Safire's treatment at Jarek's hands and all I can say is my heart broke for her. I was cheering for her as she drove that knife through his heart in the The Last Namsara and I continue to cheer for her as she continues to make decisions to better herself.
I'm not going to talk about Eris for the fear of spoiling anything, but I will say this: I love her character and love her introduction into this world.
THE ROMANCE. I thought Dax and Roa was a rough romance. I had no idea which way the romance in this book was going. Was it going to happen? Was I looking to far into it? When were they going to kiss? All I know is that from the moment Safire and Eris were on the same page I was shipping them. The romance aspect in The Sky Weaver has been by far my favorite romance I have read in a long time.
The Sky Weaver wrapped up the Iskari series together rather well. Where The Last Namsara and The Caged Queen wrapped up the individual conflicts in their stories, The Sky Weaver wrapped up the story, world and characters as a whole. I am sad to be leaving this world and these characters and I do hope that Kristen revisits them one day. The Iskari will be a series that stays with me for a long time and one I plan on revisiting.
Thank you so much to Wunderkind PR for sending me THE SKY WEAVER to read and review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If I thought my emotions were all over the place after The Last Namsara and The Caged Queen then that was nothing compared to all the feels that The Sky Weaver has given me. The Sky Weaver had been hooked from page one and I stayed up way past my bed time to finish it. It is very rare that I can read a book in one sitting anymore and The Sky Weaver was an exception to that! Since I was introduced to Safire in The Last Namsara I couldn't wait to read a book with her as the main character and The Sky Weaver has been the remedy to that.
The Sky Weaver had a different feel to it then the previous two novels in the series had, but it is a good different. I think it has to do with the fact that the previous novels focused on the fall of Firgaard and rebuilding it and in this novel the nation is in a good place or is on a path to being in a good place (for the most part.) I also think the fact that the old stories also play a very intricate part in Eris' story only added to this. But with all this being said I can confidently say that The Sky Weaver is my favorite book in this series!
Another thing that made The Sky Weaver a little different is that we get both Safire and Eris' POV. We get to see the struggles that both of these girls have faced in life and the struggles they are still facing. I loved getting to be in Safire's head and her thought process. Being a half blood Safire grew up being looked down upon, she wasn't even allowed to touch her cousin's or meet their eyes in conversation. Since the rebellion she has now taken on the position of Commandant, the position that Jarek had held before the rebellion. We see a few flashbacks of Safire's treatment at Jarek's hands and all I can say is my heart broke for her. I was cheering for her as she drove that knife through his heart in the The Last Namsara and I continue to cheer for her as she continues to make decisions to better herself.
I'm not going to talk about Eris for the fear of spoiling anything, but I will say this: I love her character and love her introduction into this world.
THE ROMANCE. I thought Dax and Roa was a rough romance. I had no idea which way the romance in this book was going. Was it going to happen? Was I looking to far into it? When were they going to kiss? All I know is that from the moment Safire and Eris were on the same page I was shipping them. The romance aspect in The Sky Weaver has been by far my favorite romance I have read in a long time.
The Sky Weaver wrapped up the Iskari series together rather well. Where The Last Namsara and The Caged Queen wrapped up the individual conflicts in their stories, The Sky Weaver wrapped up the story, world and characters as a whole. I am sad to be leaving this world and these characters and I do hope that Kristen revisits them one day. The Iskari will be a series that stays with me for a long time and one I plan on revisiting.
clesh01's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kathaphira's review against another edition
I didn’t appreciate the lgbtq, even tho it want to prevalent in the beginning, it was obvious. Kisses towards the halfway mark of the book. Story line itself was halfway decent. Not really captivating to me.
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
I'm going to miss this series so much! Every story, different from one another yet still loosely connected, contained thrills, romance, unique magic, and emotionally damaged characters overcoming their inner turmoil. While Safire and Eris were "new," I never stopped rooting for them to succeed!
The story allowed for the world to open up more, a journey for the main characters in more ways than one. The plot was compelling and had some fantastic twists throughout. The ending came quickly, yet still left a lasting impression on me and I was quite satisfied with it. Especially since it connected to the spectacular lore and myths that have always been a mainstay of the series.
As with all the books in the series, the charisma and connection between the two main characters are the major draw. I've always liked Safire, and I'm glad that this was her story. Her personal journey was one I could relate to. I agreed with her choices and believed her actions. As for Eris, she is entirely new to the series, and fits right in. She's complex and morally grey, which put her at believable odds with Safire. Her backstory is truly tragic and filled with mystery, and her upbringing made her actions understandable.
And of course, the romance was spellbinding. I still can't decide who my favourite romance is of the series, but despite their differences, Eris and Safire had great chemistry. I definitely wanted to see their romance blossom and felt my heart break a little whenever they argued.
I honestly am sad to know this will be the last book. I've always looked forward to them, but given how beautiful Ciccarelli's writing and voice are, I know that whatever she comes up with next will blow all of our minds. This trilogy is a treasure and this is the perfect finale for it. Absolutely recommended to anyone who loves dragons, fantasy, and romance!
The story allowed for the world to open up more, a journey for the main characters in more ways than one. The plot was compelling and had some fantastic twists throughout. The ending came quickly, yet still left a lasting impression on me and I was quite satisfied with it. Especially since it connected to the spectacular lore and myths that have always been a mainstay of the series.
As with all the books in the series, the charisma and connection between the two main characters are the major draw. I've always liked Safire, and I'm glad that this was her story. Her personal journey was one I could relate to. I agreed with her choices and believed her actions. As for Eris, she is entirely new to the series, and fits right in. She's complex and morally grey, which put her at believable odds with Safire. Her backstory is truly tragic and filled with mystery, and her upbringing made her actions understandable.
And of course, the romance was spellbinding. I still can't decide who my favourite romance is of the series, but despite their differences, Eris and Safire had great chemistry. I definitely wanted to see their romance blossom and felt my heart break a little whenever they argued.
I honestly am sad to know this will be the last book. I've always looked forward to them, but given how beautiful Ciccarelli's writing and voice are, I know that whatever she comes up with next will blow all of our minds. This trilogy is a treasure and this is the perfect finale for it. Absolutely recommended to anyone who loves dragons, fantasy, and romance!
catwithbooks's review against another edition
3.75
Band 1 und 2 haben mir um einiges besser gefallen. Obwohl diese Geschichte jetzt nicht schlecht war. Aber ein wenig fand ich die beiden Protagonisten etwas anstrengend.
Was mir aber sehr gefallen hat, ist die Geschichte der Götter und der Charaktere und wie sich das mit der Gegenwart verflochten hat.
Und die Charaktere aus den beiden anderen Bänder kommen hier regelmäßig vor, das hat der Handlung nochmal was besonderes verliehen.
Was mir aber sehr gefallen hat, ist die Geschichte der Götter und der Charaktere und wie sich das mit der Gegenwart verflochten hat.
Und die Charaktere aus den beiden anderen Bänder kommen hier regelmäßig vor, das hat der Handlung nochmal was besonderes verliehen.
esmewasreading's review against another edition
4.5
Pirates AND dragons?!??!!
My favorite from this series hands down!!
My favorite from this series hands down!!
meggy_alaska's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jasmine_elizabeth's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this a lot more than book two of the trilogy. I loved Eris and Safire’s character arcs and their romance. I loved the plot, we learn about the sky weaver and the shadow god in little stories throughout the book and when the truth came out i was like ‘called it’ but i was still happy.
I would have liked to see more of Asha and Torwin who are still my fave characters in the trilogy.
The ending to the trilogy was beautiful and corny.
I would have liked to see more of Asha and Torwin who are still my fave characters in the trilogy.
The ending to the trilogy was beautiful and corny.