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A review by amybraunauthor
A Sorrow Fierce and Falling by Jessica Cluess
5.0
SORROW is definitely an appropriate name for this book. I've been looking forward to this finale for a while, and it was certainly packed with emotion. There was anger, shock, and a couple surprising tears shed. The story was filled with action, drama, bloodshed, and sacrifices, both dreaded and unsuspected. This one has a high body count, so fans beware!
Henrietta's journey was one filled with pain, hardship, and grief, and mistakes were definitely made on her end, but I never doubted that she was always trying to do the right thing for her country and her loved ones. It was always fantastic to see Magnus, and I found myself liking him even more than I had in the past. He definitely matured and grew into a strong man. Characters like Maria were given complex situations that led to shocking twists and suspense, which I enjoyed, along with some other side characters. If I had a problem with anyone, it was Blackwood. I tried to like him, I really did, but his attitude toward Henrietta––and many situations––was completely inappropriate, and it took me a looooooong time to even begin to show sympathy for him again.
The ending hurt, but it was right for the series, and was as explosive and gut-wrenching as I imagined it would be. I'm definitely glad to see it through, and am going to miss the monsters, heroes, and journeys made by all of them.
Henrietta's journey was one filled with pain, hardship, and grief, and mistakes were definitely made on her end, but I never doubted that she was always trying to do the right thing for her country and her loved ones. It was always fantastic to see Magnus, and I found myself liking him even more than I had in the past. He definitely matured and grew into a strong man. Characters like Maria were given complex situations that led to shocking twists and suspense, which I enjoyed, along with some other side characters. If I had a problem with anyone, it was Blackwood. I tried to like him, I really did, but his attitude toward Henrietta––and many situations––was completely inappropriate, and it took me a looooooong time to even begin to show sympathy for him again.
The ending hurt, but it was right for the series, and was as explosive and gut-wrenching as I imagined it would be. I'm definitely glad to see it through, and am going to miss the monsters, heroes, and journeys made by all of them.