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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
So it really was a trilogy - and a little disappointing. i would have liked a firmer finish - and yet - with a book written so cryptically - how could it be?
I was surprised by the end - I wasn't sure things would change - But Gallow as summer? Unexpected. I had thought her vision would have followed traditional lines, but no. That was a brilliant piece of work, yet, I'm thrown off by a lack of completeness - not just an air of mystery, but that it was never finished - too random.
Maybe I'm too black and white after all.
I was surprised by the end - I wasn't sure things would change - But Gallow as summer? Unexpected. I had thought her vision would have followed traditional lines, but no. That was a brilliant piece of work, yet, I'm thrown off by a lack of completeness - not just an air of mystery, but that it was never finished - too random.
Maybe I'm too black and white after all.
I have two issues with this book 1) I suspect Unwinter being Jer's dad but while hinted at its never confirmed.
2) I'm seriously hating Robin right now. Maybe once my emotions settle I'll begin to like her again but Oh My Freaking Goodness that ending. All that stuff Jeremiah did for her wellbeing and thats what he gets in return.
I am so pissed about that ending. Just....ugh.
Update: its been 4 years since I read it. I still hate it I may even hate it more than before.
2) I'm seriously hating Robin right now. Maybe once my emotions settle I'll begin to like her again but Oh My Freaking Goodness that ending. All that stuff Jeremiah did for her wellbeing and thats what he gets in return.
Spoiler
I assumed the we were going to end up with Robin being the new Summer and Jer the new Unwinter but no. She not only makes him the new Summer but it starts killing his personality making him more like a fullblood.<\spoiler>I am so pissed about that ending. Just....ugh.
Update: its been 4 years since I read it. I still hate it I may even hate it more than before.
I don't know what to say about this book. I'm at a loss.
The writing is gorgeous. The details of the faery realm and its inhabitants and the actual storytelling is amazing. The plot is slow but I felt that the detail made up for it, until the end.
The writing is gorgeous. The details of the faery realm and its inhabitants and the actual storytelling is amazing. The plot is slow but I felt that the detail made up for it, until the end.
Spoiler
I can deal with no happily every after but I don't like it. This book doesn't resolve anything between Robin and Jeremiah. It just ends with her going off. I hated it. There wasn't even any hope in it.<\spoiler>
Series review as a whole: As lovely for the overarch as for the wee internal tales.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This series slapped so HARD!! I love the characters and pepperbuckle will forever and always be the bestest boy. There are 2 characters who 100% should have been gay and in love but I liked the ending so I’ll let it slide.
2.5 stars
I have to be honest, this series confused me. I wanted to love it, and I do love Saintcrow's prose, but the story itself fell pretty flat until the very end, then it was pretty much just disappointing.
The series read like a 3 book chase scene written in descriptive style that felt expository. In general I didn't understand what motivated the characters other than revenge for one character and compulsion for two others, and I had no clue what they were trying to achieve throughout the entire series until the very end.
If you're looking for a happy ending, or any shipping, it ain't happenin' here.
I do love the way Saintcrow crafts a sentence, but I needed more substance from this series, and less disappointment from this book.
I have to be honest, this series confused me. I wanted to love it, and I do love Saintcrow's prose, but the story itself fell pretty flat until the very end, then it was pretty much just disappointing.
The series read like a 3 book chase scene written in descriptive style that felt expository. In general I didn't understand what motivated the characters other than revenge for one character and compulsion for two others, and I had no clue what they were trying to achieve throughout the entire series until the very end.
If you're looking for a happy ending, or any shipping, it ain't happenin' here.
I do love the way Saintcrow crafts a sentence, but I needed more substance from this series, and less disappointment from this book.