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adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
Winter is the last book in the main story of the Lunar Chronicles. This is a retelling of Snow White, following Winter, Luna's princess, who is the victim of Levana's brutal jealousy. In this book, the story comes to a head, and all the buildup from the past three books culminates in the coronation.
This is a wonderful conclusion to the series. I loved seeing all the characters and couples resolve their storylines, each in a uniquely gratifying way. They all have their unique identity and voice, and seeing such a diverse cast is always great. The story elements from Snow White are creatively intertwined, referencing the iconic story beats without compromising the main story. Winter, as a character, is enthralling to read, especially from her point of view. Her mental illness makes her inner monologue scattered, but Meyer skillfully keeps it easy to comprehend.
The qualm I hold with this book, which, although present in the others, is more prevalent in this one, is the repetitive nature of some of the minor conflicts. It felt like certain mistakes kept being repeated, such as a character assumed dead later showing up to cause havoc. Similarly, the group being split up only to be reunited a couple of pages later was overdone; the stakes were lower every time they did so.
A wonderful conclusion to a wonderful series, I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this series from my middle school years. Although young adult, it is not as juvenile as some others in the genre; it takes itself seriously enough to create an intense yet whimsical story.
This is a wonderful conclusion to the series. I loved seeing all the characters and couples resolve their storylines, each in a uniquely gratifying way. They all have their unique identity and voice, and seeing such a diverse cast is always great. The story elements from Snow White are creatively intertwined, referencing the iconic story beats without compromising the main story. Winter, as a character, is enthralling to read, especially from her point of view. Her mental illness makes her inner monologue scattered, but Meyer skillfully keeps it easy to comprehend.
The qualm I hold with this book, which, although present in the others, is more prevalent in this one, is the repetitive nature of some of the minor conflicts. It felt like certain mistakes kept being repeated, such as a character assumed dead later showing up to cause havoc. Similarly, the group being split up only to be reunited a couple of pages later was overdone; the stakes were lower every time they did so.
A wonderful conclusion to a wonderful series, I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this series from my middle school years. Although young adult, it is not as juvenile as some others in the genre; it takes itself seriously enough to create an intense yet whimsical story.