A review by chezler24
ArchEnemy by Frank Beddor

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Unfortunately, this was a semi-disappointing end for the Looking Glass trilogy. I felt like the final battle to end this ongoing war for Imagination's safety could have been a bit more grand and given way for some more satisfying conclusions to character arcs. While I'm still invested and intrigued by the characters and world Beddor has created, it seems they got away from him in the end. Some pacing of events seemed a bit random at points with the introduction of new characters and plotlines which (supposedly) had been in motion behind the scenes for ages (e.g., the Everqueen plotline). I was hoping for some more substantial show-downs/conversations between key characters although I feel like these moments were sidelined by visits back to Earth and the permanent threat of the misogynistic King Arch. Overall, I feel like this end would have probably suited child me as a reader, but, for the adult reader who had been waiting to finally get ahold of this and finish the franchise, it left a bit to be desired.