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ladydamonayde's review
5.0
Yay! I've finally finished. What a great series. NOT what I expected for the ending, but loved it.
That's all I'm telling you, but you, but you all need to read this one. It's fantastic!
That's all I'm telling you, but you, but you all need to read this one. It's fantastic!
hannahsophialin's review
5.0
OMG I'M SO EXCITED!!! *fangirls and flails happily*
Oh wait, this the end. -_- *fangirling and happy flailing diminishes*
First, the cover's extremely pretty. I personally think it's the best of the series. :D
Second, I looked up what Shinobi meant on Bing and I ended with another term: Ninja. I'm going to go assume Shinobi means Ninja but I have no clue what ninjas have to do with the third and final novel in the Katana trilogy, because ninjas apparently appeared more often in Senshi.
Third, no picture in the review will probably say my feelings for the book completely.
Fourth, I have good news: no disappointing ending. I think it's surprisingly PERFECTO and I'm going to miss the characters. Oh, and book club, you're not getting anything from me. I honestly don't care how much you guys beg, but all I'm going to say is that it's thankfully not an Allegiant ending and you don't have to throw any books at the wall.
(It happened. Cole's future books won't be feared for either, though maybe I should since I don't read minds.)
Like the synopsis says, it's a jaw dropping conclusion. And this might be my reason why this review is formatted as it is. I didn't want to make a list either... O_o
Fifth, if a person can melt, I would be a puddle of goo right now. But then I wouldn't be able to write the review or fangirl, which would be a really bad idea. I think.
Sixth, diplomas really should be rigged to have confetti shooting out when we open them. Sitting there for 2+ hours at commencement in choir robes that made me feel like a blue pengman. It's actually pretty boring and I have to deal with it again in 2 years. >_<
The thing is, I also loved what the author did in telling Chiyo's story. In the prior novels – I'm not sure if this is a spoiler? – we were reading (hearing isn't exactly valid) Senshi's story. It's essentially "hearing" both sides of the story and why *insert spoiler* happened. AKA motive.
The bad news? It's the end, and I basically have to go wave goodbye to the characters.
Sumi, I pity you, but I still don't like you and I personally think you deserve whatever happens. :p
Whitley, you're a bit hard not to like. Mixed feelings? Yep.
Rileigh, apparently you're my favorite tied next to Quentin. I think it's your sassiness. Me like. Actually, I liked it since day Katana was chosen as a book club pick and I finally got the chance to tick off a book from my TBR. :3
Quentin, I wish you were real. But... "denial isn't just a river in Egypt." O_o
Gene, you remind me of Albus Dumbledore. Just no magic and probably not an extremely long beard. Huh. You virtually LOOK like Dumbledore. With sunglasses. Maybe Psy and Dumbledore put together... – that didn't come out wrong, did it?!
Other characters: Kim, Drew, Braden, Michelle, even Dr. Wendell – I'm sure I missed someone – I don't have any words so... no comment.
Great. I think I made that part sound like I'm going to a funeral or something. Although technically I sort of am? More like a Farewell ceremony. O_o
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Advance Review Copy provided by Flux for review through Netgalley
Formatting is lost due to copy and paste.
This review and more can be found at Bookwyrming Thoughts
Oh wait, this the end. -_- *fangirling and happy flailing diminishes*
First, the cover's extremely pretty. I personally think it's the best of the series. :D
Second, I looked up what Shinobi meant on Bing and I ended with another term: Ninja. I'm going to go assume Shinobi means Ninja but I have no clue what ninjas have to do with the third and final novel in the Katana trilogy, because ninjas apparently appeared more often in Senshi.
Third, no picture in the review will probably say my feelings for the book completely.
Fourth, I have good news: no disappointing ending. I think it's surprisingly PERFECTO and I'm going to miss the characters. Oh, and book club, you're not getting anything from me. I honestly don't care how much you guys beg, but all I'm going to say is that it's thankfully not an Allegiant ending and you don't have to throw any books at the wall.
(It happened. Cole's future books won't be feared for either, though maybe I should since I don't read minds.)
Like the synopsis says, it's a jaw dropping conclusion. And this might be my reason why this review is formatted as it is. I didn't want to make a list either... O_o
Fifth, if a person can melt, I would be a puddle of goo right now. But then I wouldn't be able to write the review or fangirl, which would be a really bad idea. I think.
Sixth, diplomas really should be rigged to have confetti shooting out when we open them. Sitting there for 2+ hours at commencement in choir robes that made me feel like a blue pengman. It's actually pretty boring and I have to deal with it again in 2 years. >_<
The thing is, I also loved what the author did in telling Chiyo's story. In the prior novels – I'm not sure if this is a spoiler? – we were reading (hearing isn't exactly valid) Senshi's story. It's essentially "hearing" both sides of the story and why *insert spoiler* happened. AKA motive.
The bad news? It's the end, and I basically have to go wave goodbye to the characters.
Sumi, I pity you, but I still don't like you and I personally think you deserve whatever happens. :p
Whitley, you're a bit hard not to like. Mixed feelings? Yep.
Rileigh, apparently you're my favorite tied next to Quentin. I think it's your sassiness. Me like. Actually, I liked it since day Katana was chosen as a book club pick and I finally got the chance to tick off a book from my TBR. :3
Quentin, I wish you were real. But... "denial isn't just a river in Egypt." O_o
Gene, you remind me of Albus Dumbledore. Just no magic and probably not an extremely long beard. Huh. You virtually LOOK like Dumbledore. With sunglasses. Maybe Psy and Dumbledore put together... – that didn't come out wrong, did it?!
Other characters: Kim, Drew, Braden, Michelle, even Dr. Wendell – I'm sure I missed someone – I don't have any words so... no comment.
Great. I think I made that part sound like I'm going to a funeral or something. Although technically I sort of am? More like a Farewell ceremony. O_o
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Advance Review Copy provided by Flux for review through Netgalley
Formatting is lost due to copy and paste.
This review and more can be found at Bookwyrming Thoughts
rockets2writing's review
5.0
Things are looking up for Rileigh. High school is over, she has Kim back, her friends don't hate her anymore, they have a fool proof plan to capture Sumi and put her away for good. Riliegh's whole life is ahead of her. Until Sumi manages to ruin everything with an ancient ritual that allows her to swap bodies with Rileigh. Now Rileigh is the one on her way to permanent lockup, and Sumi gets to live Rileigh's life. All Rileigh has to do is escape the network and convince everyone she's really Rileigh... from Sumi's body. No big deal.
This is by far my favorite book in the series. I loved the twists and turns and nonstop pace. There are so many great moments in this book and I love seeing Rileigh figure out she's a strong warrior in her own right. I enjoyed seeing all my favorite characters from earlier in the series as well as some new faces. This was truly the perfect ending to this series.
This is by far my favorite book in the series. I loved the twists and turns and nonstop pace. There are so many great moments in this book and I love seeing Rileigh figure out she's a strong warrior in her own right. I enjoyed seeing all my favorite characters from earlier in the series as well as some new faces. This was truly the perfect ending to this series.
pingoodle's review
5.0
Review on my blog!
http://iftheshoefitsreviews.blogspot.ca/2014/03/shinobi-by-cole-gibsen.html
http://iftheshoefitsreviews.blogspot.ca/2014/03/shinobi-by-cole-gibsen.html
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