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caitlin_bparsley's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.25
heather0927's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
merlin_reads's review
3.0
This one may have been my favorite of the series and it still was just ok.
Once again, Queen Charlie decides that keeping important information to herself is best. You know, because this worked out so well for her last time. She puts everyone around her in danger all because she can't freaking ask for help. That's not a good Queen. A Queen has advisers for a reason. Let them advise!
What made this book interesting were the side characters: Eden, Xander, Sage - the ones who actually thought out plans and were smart about their actions. Eden in particular really drove this installment. And through that we got to see her past and why she is the way that she is. I really enjoyed learning more about her and wished that the author would have focused more on that character than some of the others. Also Sage, another good character who could have been expanded more instead we just barely grazed the surface of this Princess.
A character I could have used less of (beside Charlie): Brooklyn. Oh my god, her and her "I'm tough" "I'm commander" "I'm badass cause I wear leather." Bitch please. You manage to be annoying and destructive at the same time. I felt nothing for her throughout this entire series and really don't understand Aron's draw to her, but I guess the Ron/Hermione pairing needed to be included here. (More so the best friends of the main character getting together than actual Hermione smarts).
Overall, it was an ok series. It had some interesting parts, some good parts, and some not so good parts. I didn't get the love story aspect and I didn't really feel anything for Charlie. It's one that I'll probably forget about because it just wasn't memorable to me. *shrugs*
Once again, Queen Charlie decides that keeping important information to herself is best. You know, because this worked out so well for her last time. She puts everyone around her in danger all because she can't freaking ask for help. That's not a good Queen. A Queen has advisers for a reason. Let them advise!
What made this book interesting were the side characters: Eden, Xander, Sage - the ones who actually thought out plans and were smart about their actions. Eden in particular really drove this installment. And through that we got to see her past and why she is the way that she is. I really enjoyed learning more about her and wished that the author would have focused more on that character than some of the others. Also Sage, another good character who could have been expanded more instead we just barely grazed the surface of this Princess.
A character I could have used less of (beside Charlie): Brooklyn. Oh my god, her and her "I'm tough" "I'm commander" "I'm badass cause I wear leather." Bitch please. You manage to be annoying and destructive at the same time. I felt nothing for her throughout this entire series and really don't understand Aron's draw to her, but I guess the Ron/Hermione pairing needed to be included here. (More so the best friends of the main character getting together than actual Hermione smarts).
Overall, it was an ok series. It had some interesting parts, some good parts, and some not so good parts. I didn't get the love story aspect and I didn't really feel anything for Charlie. It's one that I'll probably forget about because it just wasn't memorable to me. *shrugs*
sincerelyyoursannie's review
5.0
Charlie has faced many challenges; becoming the new Queen of Ludania, trying to keep a new resistance from invading, understanding what is best for the people she rules, betrayals and still, fighting to keep the old Queen Sabara’s essence from taking over.
In the final chapter of the series, Charlie faces the most difficult decisions yet: losing the ones she cares most for, making new alliances, and taking her Queendom down a path of possible destruction.
Read the full review here: https://sincerelyyoursannie.com/2022/01/26/the-offering-by-kimberly-derting-book-review/
In the final chapter of the series, Charlie faces the most difficult decisions yet: losing the ones she cares most for, making new alliances, and taking her Queendom down a path of possible destruction.
Read the full review here: https://sincerelyyoursannie.com/2022/01/26/the-offering-by-kimberly-derting-book-review/
nico's review
1.0
I just couldn't bring myself to give even half a shit about the characters. Or the terrible plot. Or anything else.
thorn's review
1.0
I just couldn't bring myself to give even half a shit about the characters. Or the terrible plot. Or anything else.
mzhyde's review
3.0
The Offering is the final book in The Pledge series. I expected this book to be better than The Essence, but I can't really say that was the case.
Just as in The Essence I feel that some parts were confusing. I think this is partly due to the lack of world-building in this series. I feel that this series could've been much more ...
Next to the world-building I'm also sad that Charlaina didn't really grow as a character. She still makes stupid decisions and doesn't really care about the consequences. I'm still shocked how she copes with the death of her loved ones ... It's like she didn't care at all.
I also couldn't care less for the romance in this series, even though I'm a big fan of romance in books I just couldn't feel it ...
I really enjoyed The Pledge and I thought this would be the beginning of a good series, but after reading The Essence and The Offering I had to change my mind. This series started out very good and had an interesting concept, but unfortunately it only goes downhill from there. I wouldn't recommend the sequels.
Just as in The Essence I feel that some parts were confusing. I think this is partly due to the lack of world-building in this series. I feel that this series could've been much more ...
Next to the world-building I'm also sad that Charlaina didn't really grow as a character. She still makes stupid decisions and doesn't really care about the consequences. I'm still shocked how she copes with the death of her loved ones ... It's like she didn't care at all.
I also couldn't care less for the romance in this series, even though I'm a big fan of romance in books I just couldn't feel it ...
I really enjoyed The Pledge and I thought this would be the beginning of a good series, but after reading The Essence and The Offering I had to change my mind. This series started out very good and had an interesting concept, but unfortunately it only goes downhill from there. I wouldn't recommend the sequels.
booksandbraids's review
3.0
It was good. I took a mini vacation and did not get to finish the last 50 pages for several days so I was not as into it as I was when I first started the book.
Overall I enjoyed the series. It did not go downhill like most series do, but remained pretty constant
Overall I enjoyed the series. It did not go downhill like most series do, but remained pretty constant
lushin's review
2.0
The first book of this series was really good and kept my attention. The second book was tough to get through but I was hoping it was mostly filler before the final book of the series. The Offering was just as difficult to get through. Drug on and didn't hold my attention very well.
jaymeshaw's review
3.0
Almost TOO much double crossing in this series. Also too many people died and they only seemed to become important RIGHT BEFORE they died.