A review by jess_bythebook
Death by Laura Thalassa

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

I will not cry. I will not cry. Oh, screw it. It’s happening.

It took me a long time to read this after Famine because, knowing what was coming, I was intimidated by the thought of getting my heart ripped out all over again. But surely it wouldn’t be so bad the second time around, right? Nope. It’s still just as painfully beautiful and left me an emotional wreck that I’m sure my family loved to hear about endlessly for the next few days. 

“When I find you, I will stop you.” 

He laughs, turning around once more. “I am one of the few things that cannot be stopped, Lazarus. Nevertheless, I look forward to seeing you try.”

Where the first three books focused on ending the horseman's reign, this one is quite a bit more complex. How do you end something that is Death itself? Regardless, Lazarus is determined to try. She just has to figure out how before he destroys the world as they know it. No pressure.

“So run, my kismet—I’ll even give you a head start. But make no mistake: I will catch you. Your time is running out.”

While the rewrites for this one weren’t anything huge, I could definitely see the difference they made in reading it in general. Certain phrases were easier to understand, the locations and times of each chapter were emphasized rather than uniform, and even the author’s note at the end felt better to read. 

I loved every moment of this book. The rollercoaster of plot twists, sacrifices, emotions, and the highs and lows of humanity itself is so well written that you can’t help but get swept away. And it still remains one of the best series endings I’ve ever read.