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A review by eesh25
Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi
4.0
Another addition to my series-I've-finished list! And the best part is that it's a really good addition. It's always wise to be wary of the last book of a series (especially if it's a trilogy) but this was great!
I read the first two books what feels like ages ago, even though it's only been a year, and I'd forgotten so much stuff. But a little skim through the second book, Through the Ever Night, and I was good to go. The first one is still a blur but I'm planning a reread soon. What's important, and surprising, is that I have only fond memories of those two. And I'll have fond memories of this one as well.
We start off a few days after Aria, along with Roar, comes back and after she and Perry save a group of dwellers; including Soran, who is supposedly not a horrible person anymore. Aria's recovering from her gunshot wound and Perry is trying to manage the Tides and figure out how to get to the Still Blue. Roar is devastated over Liv's death. I can't believe she's really dead. I though she's still be alive somehow but no, she's gone for good. And I feel bad for Roar ...Or I would if he wasn't being a total dick about it.
He has a right to be sad and angry, but is lashing out at Perry really the best option? The guy is trying his best to hold it together for the hundreds of people who are depending on him and Roar is no help at all.
Of course, refusing to talk about a problem isn't the best choice either but you can hardly be mad at Perry for it. He's one the most selfless people to ever exist. Everything he ever does is for others and with others in consideration. If shutting down a little helps him deal with his sister's death, and the fact that his girlfriend left him in the last book, then give him a break. And Aria is really understanding of that. I always liked that girl. She even understands that she screwed when she left without telling Perry (that was really bad move).
But anyway, to the plot. They need to get the location to the Still Blue, they need to get Cinder back, and they need to kill Sable. That last one isn't necessarily about the Still Blue. Sable is just a despicable human being who needs to die. I don't know if I hated him in the last book, but I so hate him in this one.
I also hated/wanted-to-strangle both Roar and Soran. First for being grade-A dicks, then for doing something really fucking stupid. But they both grew on me. I really like how the author can make you like any character. I like the story, I like the protagonist, I like how easy these books are to read, I like the writing and how well it flows, I like the fast but unhurried pace... I like this series as a whole. I don't often get to the end of a series and have it be on a positive note; it's good to have that.
In the end, I've said all that I needed to (I think). This was a really good conclusion and it reminded me that I need to pick up something else by this author soon.
I read the first two books what feels like ages ago, even though it's only been a year, and I'd forgotten so much stuff. But a little skim through the second book, Through the Ever Night, and I was good to go. The first one is still a blur but I'm planning a reread soon. What's important, and surprising, is that I have only fond memories of those two. And I'll have fond memories of this one as well.
We start off a few days after Aria, along with Roar, comes back and after she and Perry save a group of dwellers; including Soran, who is supposedly not a horrible person anymore. Aria's recovering from her gunshot wound and Perry is trying to manage the Tides and figure out how to get to the Still Blue. Roar is devastated over Liv's death. I can't believe she's really dead. I though she's still be alive somehow but no, she's gone for good. And I feel bad for Roar ...Or I would if he wasn't being a total dick about it.
He has a right to be sad and angry, but is lashing out at Perry really the best option? The guy is trying his best to hold it together for the hundreds of people who are depending on him and Roar is no help at all.
Of course, refusing to talk about a problem isn't the best choice either but you can hardly be mad at Perry for it. He's one the most selfless people to ever exist. Everything he ever does is for others and with others in consideration. If shutting down a little helps him deal with his sister's death, and the fact that his girlfriend left him in the last book, then give him a break. And Aria is really understanding of that. I always liked that girl. She even understands that she screwed when she left without telling Perry (that was really bad move).
But anyway, to the plot. They need to get the location to the Still Blue, they need to get Cinder back, and they need to kill Sable. That last one isn't necessarily about the Still Blue. Sable is just a despicable human being who needs to die. I don't know if I hated him in the last book, but I so hate him in this one.
I also hated/wanted-to-strangle both Roar and Soran. First for being grade-A dicks, then for doing something really fucking stupid. But they both grew on me. I really like how the author can make you like any character. I like the story, I like the protagonist, I like how easy these books are to read, I like the writing and how well it flows, I like the fast but unhurried pace... I like this series as a whole. I don't often get to the end of a series and have it be on a positive note; it's good to have that.
In the end, I've said all that I needed to (I think). This was a really good conclusion and it reminded me that I need to pick up something else by this author soon.