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A review by tashasbooks
Morning Star by Pierce Brown
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
What an amazing end to the (original) trilogy! Pierce truly runs you through all of the emotions as both sides of this war battle out the fate of the world.
I don't want to write a synopsis for this one, because I feel like it would spoil way to much and the less you know going in, the better it will be!
Again, the world-building expanded so so much more. We finally got to the outer planets, the home of the Obsidians, and more battle at Lune. I think one of the best parts about this series is just how the world-building expands so much more as we explore all of these new places and different societies. The plot is definitely still breakneck, and of course many unpredictable twists and turns the story takes.
Character wise, Darrow is beat down at the beginning of this book. He has lost his identity as a leader and defers to his allies. It takes time for him to find himself and realize what his morals and decisions are. But at the same time, he has just gotten more ruthless as the series has gone on. Other characters continue to surprise me. Allies have switched to enemies and enemies have switched to allies. I will say, Victra, Mustang, and Ragnar are my top favorites outside of Darrow. And definitely be prepared for heartbreak! This book does an amazing job of showing that in war there are casualties and there is no clean win for both sides. I truly was broken by some of the deaths that took place.
Also that ending!! What another shock to throw on the reader. Honestly, I can definitely see why the series was expanded because not everything was truly wrapped up and I am so excited to continue on.
I don't want to write a synopsis for this one, because I feel like it would spoil way to much and the less you know going in, the better it will be!
Again, the world-building expanded so so much more. We finally got to the outer planets, the home of the Obsidians, and more battle at Lune. I think one of the best parts about this series is just how the world-building expands so much more as we explore all of these new places and different societies. The plot is definitely still breakneck, and of course many unpredictable twists and turns the story takes.
Character wise, Darrow is beat down at the beginning of this book. He has lost his identity as a leader and defers to his allies. It takes time for him to find himself and realize what his morals and decisions are. But at the same time, he has just gotten more ruthless as the series has gone on. Other characters continue to surprise me. Allies have switched to enemies and enemies have switched to allies. I will say, Victra, Mustang, and Ragnar are my top favorites outside of Darrow. And definitely be prepared for heartbreak! This book does an amazing job of showing that in war there are casualties and there is no clean win for both sides. I truly was broken by some of the deaths that took place.
Also that ending!! What another shock to throw on the reader. Honestly, I can definitely see why the series was expanded because not everything was truly wrapped up and I am so excited to continue on.