A review by justkrissy
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

"I knew little else, but I always knew you."

Have y'all ever finished a series you've grown to fall in love with and just... cried after it's done? From such interesting politics and a fight for the throne, to the blossom of romance between Jude and Cardan, I was hooked the whole time.

Jude Duarte and Cardan Greenbriar, you will always be famous to me!!!!!!!!!!!! Those two stepping up into their roles was such an amazing thing to witness. The character development is real and I just love them so much. Both characters have shown such tough skin and ruthlessness throughout the series, and while they still remain hardened to the world that formed them, there is a sort of softness we get to see throughout. They've both come such long ways from where they started. 

I know that there's still other novels based in this world with many of the characters I've fallen in love with, but I'm really gonna miss it when it's all over with. This main story was ended beautifully (and maybe a little cheesy, but I will never pass on a happy ending!) This is definitely a 5 star series and has taken the place as my favorite series of all time.