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A review by tsunni
The Last Hero by Linden A. Lewis
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
I loved this series a lot. This final book of the trilogy does a decent job wrapping up the story from the first two books into a somewhat satisfying conclusion, more so for the main pov characters, while leaving room for an uncertain future for the galaxy at large.
I think the world building, the tech, the different ways different cultures and factions have developed over time is always really creative and the strong point of the writing. I love all of that, and also love the main characters; Hiro and Astrid especially are my favorites, and the way they grew and changed over the course of this book (and the entire series) feels earned and realistically flawed. I really liked every personal moment they each had with loved ones around them, and I was cheering for them every time they made a breakthrough in their personal journeys.
I don't think every single character or the overarching plot is necessarily handled as well; some of the last plot turns don't always feel earned, especially for side characters who don't get the benefit of 3 full books of characterization. I actually had some mild disbelief that certain characters would act in certain ways toward the end. This is kinda in line with the last two books, it just felt like there wasn't enough time to properly engage with every character to the depths that would explain their motivations properly, for the level of major decision making that was happening.
I came away with some mild dissatisfaction with how things turned out because of some of the later plot twists, but overall I still really loved the writing, enough that I'd probably jump eagerly into whatever Linden A. Lewis writes next. I can totally see myself picking up some physical copies and rereading this in the future, there's just so much to love.
I think the world building, the tech, the different ways different cultures and factions have developed over time is always really creative and the strong point of the writing. I love all of that, and also love the main characters; Hiro and Astrid especially are my favorites, and the way they grew and changed over the course of this book (and the entire series) feels earned and realistically flawed. I really liked every personal moment they each had with loved ones around them, and I was cheering for them every time they made a breakthrough in their personal journeys.
I don't think every single character or the overarching plot is necessarily handled as well; some of the last plot turns don't always feel earned, especially for side characters who don't get the benefit of 3 full books of characterization. I actually had some mild disbelief that certain characters would act in certain ways toward the end. This is kinda in line with the last two books, it just felt like there wasn't enough time to properly engage with every character to the depths that would explain their motivations properly, for the level of major decision making that was happening.
I came away with some mild dissatisfaction with how things turned out because of some of the later plot twists, but overall I still really loved the writing, enough that I'd probably jump eagerly into whatever Linden A. Lewis writes next. I can totally see myself picking up some physical copies and rereading this in the future, there's just so much to love.