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Obsidio
by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman
I'm going to round my rating out to a 4 (rather than a 3/3.5) just to be fair because here's the thing: I had a great time reading/listening to this book. If this were a review just for the quality of the full-scale production that was that audiobook, I would EASILY smash that 5-star button, no questions asked. If this were a review solely of the book's ability to make me yell out loud whilst folding my laundry or gasp and stop in the sidewalk on my way to class in the morning, it would handily earn that rating.
...However, I don't know if it was the fact that I was hearing this book read aloud to me or if I'm just getting pickier with what I read, but there were a lot of parts in this book that also made me cringe with my whole body. Now, I didn't go into the finale in the Illuminae Files looking for literary genius. I really love these books for what they are. Conceptually, I think this is one of the most creative ways I've seen a story told in the YA community in a long time. But, I can't ignore the cliches that made me have to pause the audiobook or put down my physical copy and pinch the bridge of my nose. I can't fully forgive the book for its plot holes that made me rewind the chapter just to see if I'd missed something.
But, again, I also appreciate this book for what it was to me: an entertaining conclusion to a really creative series. Still, it's worth noting that while it certainly tugged on my heartstrings throughout, I'm not walking away feeling particularly struck, as I did with the previous two books. And in a finale, it's hard not to be disappointed.
(SPOILERS -->) I love a happy ending, but this one was a bit too cheery for all that came before. Part of me, as a reader who's looking for a good time, is thankful for that. I guess I just wish there was something more to it. Where are the stakes if everyone walks away not only scot-free, but hand-in-hand?
...However, I don't know if it was the fact that I was hearing this book read aloud to me or if I'm just getting pickier with what I read, but there were a lot of parts in this book that also made me cringe with my whole body. Now, I didn't go into the finale in the Illuminae Files looking for literary genius. I really love these books for what they are. Conceptually, I think this is one of the most creative ways I've seen a story told in the YA community in a long time. But, I can't ignore the cliches that made me have to pause the audiobook or put down my physical copy and pinch the bridge of my nose. I can't fully forgive the book for its plot holes that made me rewind the chapter just to see if I'd missed something.
But, again, I also appreciate this book for what it was to me: an entertaining conclusion to a really creative series. Still, it's worth noting that while it certainly tugged on my heartstrings throughout, I'm not walking away feeling particularly struck, as I did with the previous two books. And in a finale, it's hard not to be disappointed.
(SPOILERS -->) I love a happy ending, but this one was a bit too cheery for all that came before. Part of me, as a reader who's looking for a good time, is thankful for that. I guess I just wish there was something more to it. Where are the stakes if everyone walks away not only scot-free, but hand-in-hand?