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ashleighv_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.25
kiki6k's review against another edition
5.0
Saying goodbye to The Last Hours characters is bittersweet. Their vibrancy and spirit will be deeply missed! "Chain of Thorns" offered a surprising journey, subverting many theories fans had formulated. While the pacing faltered in the middle with some repetitive moments, the overall story delivered heartwarming interactions and a satisfying conclusion.
The focus on character growth and emotional connections may have differed from the high-drama style of the previous books, but it resonated in its own way. The epilogue, in particular, tied up the characters' arcs beautifully, leaving a sense of contentment and hope. Fans who appreciate Cassandra Clare's signature happy endings will find much to celebrate in "Chain of Thorns."
ladysarah's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ryleem's review against another edition
4.0
cried twice
kinda lacked soemthing idk what but
alastair thomas cordelia anf jesse and christopher slayed
kinda lacked soemthing idk what but
alastair thomas cordelia anf jesse and christopher slayed
skyllen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-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
3.5
blueshadow80's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
the_glitchh's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I am a huge fan of shadowhunters and have been reading these books for years. Waiting for the next one is always a pain because I am always so invested in the story and the suspense is too much. But this time it felt like only nostalgia was keeping me from putting it down. I really stopped caring after a while. This was the last book and I knew everything would be splendidly resolved anyway (like it always does) so I just skipped many pages in the end. It got boring for me.
And I realize that the shadowhunter world is fictional and they are all very 'modern' about stuff but the book is written in a way that really does not feel like it is set a hundred years ago. It's just hard for me to reconcile with all the differences. This is exactly why I did not like TID either. TMI and TDA were better reads for me. (I did feel a bit lost near the end of TDA though)
I am sure I will still read The Wicked Powers when it comes out. But the excitement is gone. I, in no way blame Cassie. Her writing has not changed. But I can not say the same about my taste and expectations.
I am a huge fan of shadowhunters and have been reading these books for years. Waiting for the next one is always a pain because I am always so invested in the story and the suspense is too much. But this time it felt like only nostalgia was keeping me from putting it down. I really stopped caring after a while. This was the last book and I knew everything would be splendidly resolved anyway (like it always does) so I just skipped many pages in the end. It got boring for me.
And I realize that the shadowhunter world is fictional and they are all very 'modern' about stuff but the book is written in a way that really does not feel like it is set a hundred years ago. It's just hard for me to reconcile with all the differences. This is exactly why I did not like TID either. TMI and TDA were better reads for me. (I did feel a bit lost near the end of TDA though)
I am sure I will still read The Wicked Powers when it comes out. But the excitement is gone. I, in no way blame Cassie. Her writing has not changed. But I can not say the same about my taste and expectations.
ashwas1228's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0