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linzthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
I felt like this was a decent ending to the Cirque des Immortels series. I think Vivienne finally got a life she deserved after being a pawn between two faerie courts. Overall, the book was interesting but I was starting to get a little bored with the overall concept of it. I could definitely see there being a spinoff series later on.
For my full review check out: http://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2017/01/The-Immortal-Circus-Final-Act-Review.html
For my full review check out: http://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2017/01/The-Immortal-Circus-Final-Act-Review.html
rebelkiss's review against another edition
4.0
I have to say...I didn't like the ending. Is there going to be another book to explain more? What really happened in the end? Could Viv have used the past to get out of the deal with Mab? Ugh. I really liked the book but am left with too many questions.
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
I am livid. Fucking livid.
Okay before I go into this review - where I will most likely rant the shit out of this book - I feel like I should probably explain why I'm so fucking livid. I hated this ending. I hated it so much. With the passion of the god damn Christ. I absolutely hated this ending.
For this being the last book in this series.. I'm still pissed and salty as fuck after finishing this book like 2.3 seconds ago. I didn't want to write my last buddy read comment and I didn't want to write this review. Yet, here I am.
The Immortal Circus: Final Act is the final act. Terrible but final. Yes, I'm still super salty over the damn ending! Don't worry about forgetting that little statement.. I'm sure I will write it any chance I can. So in this book, you still have Vivi in the circus. However, she is now running this ish like a terrible boss. Mab really screwed her over. I also really hate Mab.. but I hate this ending more.
There are a bunch of twists, turns, and some teasing moments. The mystery behind Kingston, Mab, and the rest of the circus were interesting and entertaining enough. The amount of betrayal and lies still happening to Vivi and her "relationship" with Kingston was astonishing. I still can't believe that everyone knew what was happening or what even happened except for her. That he continued to lie to her even till the end. Pretty screwed up relationship if you ask me.
I will admit though that I shipped the hell out of Kingston and Vivi. Once a "love-triangle" was starting to form (which pissed me off to no end) I was still rooting for them to be together. Austin who?!?! In the end, I'm still mad. Livid at the decisions made by everyone. I just can't accept that kind of ending!!
Overall, the story was fascinating, entertaining, and a page turner. I loved the audio so freaking much. The ending completely crushed me but meh - what can I do now?!? Lilith is still fucking creepy. Mab is still bitchy and manipulative. However. I have grown to love these characters.
I still hate the ending though.
Okay before I go into this review - where I will most likely rant the shit out of this book - I feel like I should probably explain why I'm so fucking livid. I hated this ending. I hated it so much. With the passion of the god damn Christ. I absolutely hated this ending.
For this being the last book in this series.. I'm still pissed and salty as fuck after finishing this book like 2.3 seconds ago. I didn't want to write my last buddy read comment and I didn't want to write this review. Yet, here I am.
The Immortal Circus: Final Act is the final act. Terrible but final. Yes, I'm still super salty over the damn ending! Don't worry about forgetting that little statement.. I'm sure I will write it any chance I can. So in this book, you still have Vivi in the circus. However, she is now running this ish like a terrible boss. Mab really screwed her over. I also really hate Mab.. but I hate this ending more.
There are a bunch of twists, turns, and some teasing moments. The mystery behind Kingston, Mab, and the rest of the circus were interesting and entertaining enough. The amount of betrayal and lies still happening to Vivi and her "relationship" with Kingston was astonishing. I still can't believe that everyone knew what was happening or what even happened except for her. That he continued to lie to her even till the end. Pretty screwed up relationship if you ask me.
I will admit though that I shipped the hell out of Kingston and Vivi. Once a "love-triangle" was starting to form (which pissed me off to no end) I was still rooting for them to be together. Austin who?!?! In the end, I'm still mad. Livid at the decisions made by everyone. I just can't accept that kind of ending!!
Overall, the story was fascinating, entertaining, and a page turner. I loved the audio so freaking much. The ending completely crushed me but meh - what can I do now?!? Lilith is still fucking creepy. Mab is still bitchy and manipulative. However. I have grown to love these characters.
I still hate the ending though.
janko27's review against another edition
2.0
Very disappointing.... I loved the first two books in this series but it almost seemed as though someone else wrote this book. The dialogue was choppy and Vivienne's character was overly melodramatic and seemed immature compared to the previous books. As others noted, the ending was a big letdown and the epilogue didn't help much. This is one that I considered abandoning mid-stream but slogged through to the end anyway, although it wasn't worth the effort.
mahaliathenerd's review against another edition
5.0
Literally just screamed
My heart was ripped out and stomped on! I loved and hated every bit of this final act! I'm glad and sad it ended the way it did. But, Viv made so many deals it was sad to remember how much she will lose all over again.
My heart was ripped out and stomped on! I loved and hated every bit of this final act! I'm glad and sad it ended the way it did. But, Viv made so many deals it was sad to remember how much she will lose all over again.
benederl's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the first and second books in this trilogy. The third was a bit more difficult to get through. The love interest died off too quickly. It didn't allow for the relationship to have any sort of development. They just have sex a bunch of times. That was disappointing.
These books are more focused on the fantasy/fae realm rather than the circus politics. There was so much happening that it was becoming difficult to keep track of who was who and which powers each possessed.
And the ending? Seriously? All of the books had this big building up of the Oracle's powers & once she got them it was a massive letdown. She seemed to just be confused the whole time and it really left very little to discuss.
These books are more focused on the fantasy/fae realm rather than the circus politics. There was so much happening that it was becoming difficult to keep track of who was who and which powers each possessed.
And the ending? Seriously? All of the books had this big building up of the Oracle's powers & once she got them it was a massive letdown. She seemed to just be confused the whole time and it really left very little to discuss.
sendusia's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the series. I really did.... it was exactly what I expected it to be. A supernatural romance with stereotypical characters and story.
It felt as though A.R. Kahler backtracked a bit with some of the events that involve Kingston and Austin. I really didn't care for Austin. I don't know if that was the author's intention but he easily could have removed him from the story and I wouldn't have cared. Was I supposed to be worried about him when his life was in danger? Was I supposed to be rooting for some type of reunion and romance between Viv and him?
Because I didn't care at all. I actually wanted him to die so I wouldn't have to read about him anymore. And Kingston. His character was the only one that had some depth and arc. But he wasn't even in it for almost half of the book.
This ending had more of a rough draft feeling than a completed novel. The ending was ridiculous and cut short. The entire series was climaxing to this big battle at the end and then.... well, read it and you'll understand what I mean.
And that ending. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE.
I would have accepted that ending if it felt like the natural progression of the story.
Despite my major dislikes, I still gave the book a three star rating. It was still engaging enough to keep me interested and A.R. Kahler does paint a pretty picture with words.
So, A.R. Kahler. I will keep reading your novels. Mainly because I've invested so much time into them and I just want to read more about Kingston's character. Let's be honest.
It felt as though A.R. Kahler backtracked a bit with some of the events that involve Kingston and Austin. I really didn't care for Austin. I don't know if that was the author's intention but he easily could have removed him from the story and I wouldn't have cared. Was I supposed to be worried about him when his life was in danger? Was I supposed to be rooting for some type of reunion and romance between Viv and him?
Because I didn't care at all. I actually wanted him to die so I wouldn't have to read about him anymore. And Kingston. His character was the only one that had some depth and arc. But he wasn't even in it for almost half of the book.
This ending had more of a rough draft feeling than a completed novel. The ending was ridiculous and cut short. The entire series was climaxing to this big battle at the end and then.... well, read it and you'll understand what I mean.
And that ending. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE.
I would have accepted that ending if it felt like the natural progression of the story.
Despite my major dislikes, I still gave the book a three star rating. It was still engaging enough to keep me interested and A.R. Kahler does paint a pretty picture with words.
So, A.R. Kahler. I will keep reading your novels. Mainly because I've invested so much time into them and I just want to read more about Kingston's character. Let's be honest.