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pradoll's review
5.0
A disappointing end to two very good book series, but nonetheless it was an ok read.
The joining of both worlds felt very rushed and too sweet with many unrealistic interactions that bogged down the parts between the more usual and genuine interactions. And with so many preventable and sad situations it seemed like most of the main characters went from being fleshed out and 3D to flat characters whose only role was to be a single trait, like Siena in Fire Country. She originally was a flat character whose only trait was that she disliked herself and didn't want to take action, but eventually she started making her own decisions and only then was the book readable for me, but for some characters it started to go in the opposite direction in this book with progressively flatter people.
There were also many parts that would have been better off left untouched. Some people may like the very definitive end with all loose ends tied up, but sometimes such a comprehensive ending is even more unsatisfying than one that leaves you hanging because there is no imagining a better outcome; it is told to you and that is the end with no possibility of your idealized outcome ever being true.
Honestly, I think all of these problems could have been fixed with a longer book that took time to acquaint the two completely different worlds and instead of brute forcing a victory would have taken time to actually come up with a plan that didn't sacrifice people every 10 words and force characters to make every decision based on one emotion or motive.
The joining of both worlds felt very rushed and too sweet with many unrealistic interactions that bogged down the parts between the more usual and genuine interactions. And with so many preventable and sad situations it seemed like most of the main characters went from being fleshed out and 3D to flat characters whose only role was to be a single trait, like Siena in Fire Country. She originally was a flat character whose only trait was that she disliked herself and didn't want to take action, but eventually she started making her own decisions and only then was the book readable for me, but for some characters it started to go in the opposite direction in this book with progressively flatter people.
There were also many parts that would have been better off left untouched. Some people may like the very definitive end with all loose ends tied up, but sometimes such a comprehensive ending is even more unsatisfying than one that leaves you hanging because there is no imagining a better outcome; it is told to you and that is the end with no possibility of your idealized outcome ever being true.
Honestly, I think all of these problems could have been fixed with a longer book that took time to acquaint the two completely different worlds and instead of brute forcing a victory would have taken time to actually come up with a plan that didn't sacrifice people every 10 words and force characters to make every decision based on one emotion or motive.
kcoccia's review against another edition
5.0
I can't believe I am done with the series!!
It was very good and I'm a little sad its over. I feel like the ending was a bit rushed and I wanted a bit more out of it but all in all very good!
It was very good and I'm a little sad its over. I feel like the ending was a bit rushed and I wanted a bit more out of it but all in all very good!
lolasreviews's review against another edition
5.0
I got a copy for review in exchange for beta read and an honest review.
The Earth Dwellers seamlessly combines the Dwellers and the Country saga and the end result is a great story with the best of both series. It’s the perfect ending to both series and it was awesome seeing all my favorite characters again. Even Perry made a cameo appearance!
I really liked both the Dwellers series and the Country series and when I first heard about that there would be one book that would be the fourth book to both series I was beyond excited. I never read another book that did this and I was so excited to start it I almost didn’t dare to start reading for fear of being disappointed. But this book does not disappoint at all, it was better than I expected or even hoped. I loved seeing this new perspective to both stories, to see how the Tri-realms and the Tri-tribes saw each other.
I couldn’t be more happy with the choice of point of view. Siena is one of my favorite book characters and I was really glad she was one of the point of views of this book. The other half of the story is told mainly by Adele, but there are also a few chapters from Tristan and Dazz’ point of view. I loved seeing all these characters back and I loved how seamlessly the two worlds and series where combined.
There are some heartbreaking moments in this conclusion to both series. I almost cried a few times. And one time I got goose bumps all over because there is this scene that shows so much strength and it was so awesome and it displays how great the strength of people can be. Courage and hope. It was awesome. And the ending wraps most of it up so nicely, while it still left me wanting more. I just wished the epilogue was longer, because I am not ready to say goodbye to these characters and this world and I am so sad that this series has ended, but on the other hand this book is the perfect ending.
I was surprised how much more world building this last book in this series contained, because even after 6 books there is still a race we know almost nothing about, namely the Glassies also known as the Earth Dwellers. And there is still a lot of world building and getting to know this society and it almost felt like starting a new dystopia book. Although I would’ve liked getting a more insider perspective and getting to know even more about this society and the people who lived there.
To conclude: I loved this book, it seamlessly combines two series and gives both series the perfect ending. It is full of emotion and heartbreak and goose bumps. I loved seeing all my favourite characters back and I think it’s wonderful there even is quite some world building in this last book. And even though I am sad that this is the last book in this series, it is a great ending!
The Earth Dwellers seamlessly combines the Dwellers and the Country saga and the end result is a great story with the best of both series. It’s the perfect ending to both series and it was awesome seeing all my favorite characters again. Even Perry made a cameo appearance!
I really liked both the Dwellers series and the Country series and when I first heard about that there would be one book that would be the fourth book to both series I was beyond excited. I never read another book that did this and I was so excited to start it I almost didn’t dare to start reading for fear of being disappointed. But this book does not disappoint at all, it was better than I expected or even hoped. I loved seeing this new perspective to both stories, to see how the Tri-realms and the Tri-tribes saw each other.
I couldn’t be more happy with the choice of point of view. Siena is one of my favorite book characters and I was really glad she was one of the point of views of this book. The other half of the story is told mainly by Adele, but there are also a few chapters from Tristan and Dazz’ point of view. I loved seeing all these characters back and I loved how seamlessly the two worlds and series where combined.
There are some heartbreaking moments in this conclusion to both series. I almost cried a few times. And one time I got goose bumps all over because there is this scene that shows so much strength and it was so awesome and it displays how great the strength of people can be. Courage and hope. It was awesome. And the ending wraps most of it up so nicely, while it still left me wanting more. I just wished the epilogue was longer, because I am not ready to say goodbye to these characters and this world and I am so sad that this series has ended, but on the other hand this book is the perfect ending.
I was surprised how much more world building this last book in this series contained, because even after 6 books there is still a race we know almost nothing about, namely the Glassies also known as the Earth Dwellers. And there is still a lot of world building and getting to know this society and it almost felt like starting a new dystopia book. Although I would’ve liked getting a more insider perspective and getting to know even more about this society and the people who lived there.
To conclude: I loved this book, it seamlessly combines two series and gives both series the perfect ending. It is full of emotion and heartbreak and goose bumps. I loved seeing all my favourite characters back and I think it’s wonderful there even is quite some world building in this last book. And even though I am sad that this is the last book in this series, it is a great ending!
the_cover_contessa's review
5.0
So, I'm finally getting around to writing my review of this. I never know how to put into words how David's books make me feel. I get all warm and fuzzy and teary eyed while I also get angry and outraged and want to tear out pages (which I would never do because, well, this was an ebook first of all and second of all that would just be blaphemy!).
I want to thank David for 1) allowing me to beta read this book and being part of a family of people who truly care what he writes, and 2) for then sending me an ARC so I could have the pretty cover on my Kindle Fire to look at and adore! Receiving this book for free has in no way influenced my opinion or review (only David's writing did that!).
If you have not read the previous books in this series, then there may be spoilers for your from those books so don't read on. But I promise not to give away any of the really big secrets this book has!
Blurb from Goodreads:
The Earth Dwellers is the 4th book in BOTH The Dwellers Saga and The Country Saga. The author recommends that BOTH series are read in their entirety before reading this book (The Moon Dwellers, The Star Dwellers, The Sun Dwellers, Fire Country, Ice Country, Water & Storm Country).
Your favorite Dwellers and Country Saga characters come together in this epic seventh book!
As President Borg Lecter threatens to annihilate the Country tribes in order to expand his glass-domed empire, Adele ventures into the belly of the beast. Her only hope of survival is the consolidation of Dwellers and Country power before it’s too late.
Former demagogue President Nailin is eliminated, yet civil unrest infects every alliance. To save Adele, President Tristan faces his greatest challenge yet: unifying unfriendly Dwellers in the Tri-Realms to raise an army against Lecter. Meanwhile, Dazz must convince the Ice Country leaders to march with Siena and the Tri-Tribes on the gates of the Glass City.
The world sits on the edge of a knife. Will Adele, Tristan, Dazz, and Siena defeat Lecter and his army of killers before the Glassies wipe them off the face of the Earth?
So, there I went again jumping into another David Estes book and coming out on the other side still intact even after having been put through the ringer. And, as usual, the book took me barely any time to finish (two days for me with a job and three rug rats to attend to is NOTHING in the world of the working mother!). I can't say enough about this entire series. About how David's mind must just work in overload to be able to have a vision that worked itself into not just one or three book, but SEVEN! Seven books make up this most fabulous series and I can tell you now that they come together with such cohesiveness at the end, you are jumping for joy and ripping your hair out of your head and you spin in circles and sing la la songs!
When I first started the Dwellers series, I was amazed at how easily David's words just flowed off the pages of the book. It was no effort to pick it up and read it and get completely and totally sucked into the story line. And then Sun Dwellers ended in this sort of cliffy and I was like, WHAT JUST HAPPENED? And then, well, then David said he was writing a companion series, ok, so I picked that up. And WOW, just WOW. He had me at hello! And I flew through the books and got sucked in by more of his characters.
And then he sprung this book on me and my mind was totally blow. Not only does he pull characters from all the books into this one, but he seamlessly navigates their passage along side each other and finally to each other. I could never think that these two worlds colliding would work, but oh my hot tamales does it work.
We watch as Adele and Tristan are introduced to a brand new world, one they never thought could possibly exist. And we watch as their romance waivers, but still survives through the thick of it all. We see Sienna (who I just cannot get enough of with her snarky attitude and totally sarcastic ways) still joined with Circ and fighting for what she believes is right. And we see Dazz and he continues to try and convince his community to rise up and fight for justice. Each character coming to us through their own chapters and voices. Each character lending to the total emotional roller coaster that this series has become. You will laugh, and cringe, and cry for them as you watch them make their stand.
And David's writing, ugh, it's so seamless. I have to say that even my beta read barely had any errors in it. It's like it comes so totally naturally to him, it's an extension of who he is. That right there is the mark of an amazing writer. His prose are never boring, always keeping you on edge. You feel the need to turn every page and follow along as the story unfolds. David isn't edgy with is words, nor does he make you feel like he's trying to tell this elaborate story that you have to tie together at the end. Sure, he leaves you with mysteries along the way, but it's nothing your brain can't handle. And I think that's why I really love his story so much.
And the plot, well, as I said, it's amazing how he draws it all together and makes it fit. You see the Dweller world, as well as the worlds above the ground. And, while this book does not take place in all the different "countries" portrayed throughout the series, you get the feel of each country, nonetheless. And there is stil a ton of world building as we learn about the King's palace and where it's located. It's like the books are each part of this puzzle that you have to put together and then you see the most awesomely beautiful picture. And it's a picture that needs to be framed and hung on a wall for everyone to see. I wish I had the talent to paint it and show it to you, but I only have my words. So here's what I was feeling throughout these books: anger, love, surprise, angst, sorrow, happiness, rage, compassion, amusement, pleasure, contempt, horror, alarm, trepidation, elation, longing, exhilaration, hope and oh so many more words that I would bore you if I went on and on and on (I may have already done so). But most of all, above all else, I felt TRIUMPH. Triumph in a world created to bring down those of lesser fortune. Triumph in a time when others surely felt fear and distance. That is how David's book made me feel.
And there are some totally sad parts to this book, that I will let you know made me cry. David is not afraid to have his characters fight and lose, or fight and win. And the anger that is expressed followed by the strength and shear hope the characters possess once again amazes me. The characters achieve such clarity through the actions of others in this book that it still amazes me they could have anything to learn. But they learn from their mistakes and the mistakes of others and it makes them stronger and more unified. It gives them courage and confidence and demonstrates the faith they have in one another.
So, are you not yet convinced that perhaps you should pick up this series? If you're at the end of this review, then I would say that you either have read it already, or your gonna be upset because I've kind of spoiled a few things for you! Either way, there is no doubt in my mind that this series rivals if not far surpasses The Hunger Games in it's entirety.
Kudos to you David. While I am VERY sad that this series has come to an end, I am elated that I was able to take the journey and enjoy it as I went. Thanks so much for writing such wonderful stories. I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
I want to thank David for 1) allowing me to beta read this book and being part of a family of people who truly care what he writes, and 2) for then sending me an ARC so I could have the pretty cover on my Kindle Fire to look at and adore! Receiving this book for free has in no way influenced my opinion or review (only David's writing did that!).
If you have not read the previous books in this series, then there may be spoilers for your from those books so don't read on. But I promise not to give away any of the really big secrets this book has!
Blurb from Goodreads:
The Earth Dwellers is the 4th book in BOTH The Dwellers Saga and The Country Saga. The author recommends that BOTH series are read in their entirety before reading this book (The Moon Dwellers, The Star Dwellers, The Sun Dwellers, Fire Country, Ice Country, Water & Storm Country).
Your favorite Dwellers and Country Saga characters come together in this epic seventh book!
As President Borg Lecter threatens to annihilate the Country tribes in order to expand his glass-domed empire, Adele ventures into the belly of the beast. Her only hope of survival is the consolidation of Dwellers and Country power before it’s too late.
Former demagogue President Nailin is eliminated, yet civil unrest infects every alliance. To save Adele, President Tristan faces his greatest challenge yet: unifying unfriendly Dwellers in the Tri-Realms to raise an army against Lecter. Meanwhile, Dazz must convince the Ice Country leaders to march with Siena and the Tri-Tribes on the gates of the Glass City.
The world sits on the edge of a knife. Will Adele, Tristan, Dazz, and Siena defeat Lecter and his army of killers before the Glassies wipe them off the face of the Earth?
So, there I went again jumping into another David Estes book and coming out on the other side still intact even after having been put through the ringer. And, as usual, the book took me barely any time to finish (two days for me with a job and three rug rats to attend to is NOTHING in the world of the working mother!). I can't say enough about this entire series. About how David's mind must just work in overload to be able to have a vision that worked itself into not just one or three book, but SEVEN! Seven books make up this most fabulous series and I can tell you now that they come together with such cohesiveness at the end, you are jumping for joy and ripping your hair out of your head and you spin in circles and sing la la songs!
When I first started the Dwellers series, I was amazed at how easily David's words just flowed off the pages of the book. It was no effort to pick it up and read it and get completely and totally sucked into the story line. And then Sun Dwellers ended in this sort of cliffy and I was like, WHAT JUST HAPPENED? And then, well, then David said he was writing a companion series, ok, so I picked that up. And WOW, just WOW. He had me at hello! And I flew through the books and got sucked in by more of his characters.
And then he sprung this book on me and my mind was totally blow. Not only does he pull characters from all the books into this one, but he seamlessly navigates their passage along side each other and finally to each other. I could never think that these two worlds colliding would work, but oh my hot tamales does it work.
We watch as Adele and Tristan are introduced to a brand new world, one they never thought could possibly exist. And we watch as their romance waivers, but still survives through the thick of it all. We see Sienna (who I just cannot get enough of with her snarky attitude and totally sarcastic ways) still joined with Circ and fighting for what she believes is right. And we see Dazz and he continues to try and convince his community to rise up and fight for justice. Each character coming to us through their own chapters and voices. Each character lending to the total emotional roller coaster that this series has become. You will laugh, and cringe, and cry for them as you watch them make their stand.
And David's writing, ugh, it's so seamless. I have to say that even my beta read barely had any errors in it. It's like it comes so totally naturally to him, it's an extension of who he is. That right there is the mark of an amazing writer. His prose are never boring, always keeping you on edge. You feel the need to turn every page and follow along as the story unfolds. David isn't edgy with is words, nor does he make you feel like he's trying to tell this elaborate story that you have to tie together at the end. Sure, he leaves you with mysteries along the way, but it's nothing your brain can't handle. And I think that's why I really love his story so much.
And the plot, well, as I said, it's amazing how he draws it all together and makes it fit. You see the Dweller world, as well as the worlds above the ground. And, while this book does not take place in all the different "countries" portrayed throughout the series, you get the feel of each country, nonetheless. And there is stil a ton of world building as we learn about the King's palace and where it's located. It's like the books are each part of this puzzle that you have to put together and then you see the most awesomely beautiful picture. And it's a picture that needs to be framed and hung on a wall for everyone to see. I wish I had the talent to paint it and show it to you, but I only have my words. So here's what I was feeling throughout these books: anger, love, surprise, angst, sorrow, happiness, rage, compassion, amusement, pleasure, contempt, horror, alarm, trepidation, elation, longing, exhilaration, hope and oh so many more words that I would bore you if I went on and on and on (I may have already done so). But most of all, above all else, I felt TRIUMPH. Triumph in a world created to bring down those of lesser fortune. Triumph in a time when others surely felt fear and distance. That is how David's book made me feel.
And there are some totally sad parts to this book, that I will let you know made me cry. David is not afraid to have his characters fight and lose, or fight and win. And the anger that is expressed followed by the strength and shear hope the characters possess once again amazes me. The characters achieve such clarity through the actions of others in this book that it still amazes me they could have anything to learn. But they learn from their mistakes and the mistakes of others and it makes them stronger and more unified. It gives them courage and confidence and demonstrates the faith they have in one another.
So, are you not yet convinced that perhaps you should pick up this series? If you're at the end of this review, then I would say that you either have read it already, or your gonna be upset because I've kind of spoiled a few things for you! Either way, there is no doubt in my mind that this series rivals if not far surpasses The Hunger Games in it's entirety.
Kudos to you David. While I am VERY sad that this series has come to an end, I am elated that I was able to take the journey and enjoy it as I went. Thanks so much for writing such wonderful stories. I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
joan15's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mlboyd20's review
5.0
It’s moments after I’ve read the final word of The Earth Dwellers and everything that’s happened from The Dwellers Saga through The Country Saga is hitting me all at once. The emotions are running amok and honestly, I’m quite near tears because this compilation of two separate but epic series has come to an end. Please pass the tissues.
Where to start? This particular book brought all the different countries and realms together. The beginning of the book started right where The Sun Dwellers and Water and Storm Country left off. There wasn’t a single beat missed and quickly off I went on further adventures combining all the characters, their hopes, dreams, insecurities, strengths and humor and by the end I felt like I was sent through the ringer a few times.
David Estes, who I consider a dear friend, has written blockbuster after blockbuster and amazes me each and every time. The things he puts his characters through would make a grown man stop in his tracks and do a double take. You would think that some of the things done would be offensive but he does it with dignity and with love for them, even if the outcome is the worst possible. He puts his heart and soul into his books and it shows, through his words and actions.
The epic battle is fought, people you thought were dead are found, people you have embraced die. That is the way of war and has been and forever will be. The Glassies, which you really haven’t heard much about since Fire Country, are the center point of this story. Perry, also from Fire Country, is brought back and has his fair share of an encore return.
This particular quote brought tears to my eyes and a body shudder of a sob: “I can’t bring him back, but together we can honor him by forgiving the soldiers who were only following orders given to them by those who would destroy us all.”…..Tears are running down his cheeks, but he’s nodding. “I will honor him…” We see, in these few sentences, a leader rise from the ashes. Words that moved me to the core.
“My skin tingles and warmth roars through me and my feet are so fast, far faster than those around me.” Its passages like this one that made my heart beat faster and take hold of me and just warm my soul.
I recommend this to everyone who has read the Dwellers and Country Saga’s and I recommend both of those to everyone. They will have you missing meals, staying up to all hours, and more because they are all just that good! Bravo David Estes! BRAVO!
Where to start? This particular book brought all the different countries and realms together. The beginning of the book started right where The Sun Dwellers and Water and Storm Country left off. There wasn’t a single beat missed and quickly off I went on further adventures combining all the characters, their hopes, dreams, insecurities, strengths and humor and by the end I felt like I was sent through the ringer a few times.
David Estes, who I consider a dear friend, has written blockbuster after blockbuster and amazes me each and every time. The things he puts his characters through would make a grown man stop in his tracks and do a double take. You would think that some of the things done would be offensive but he does it with dignity and with love for them, even if the outcome is the worst possible. He puts his heart and soul into his books and it shows, through his words and actions.
The epic battle is fought, people you thought were dead are found, people you have embraced die. That is the way of war and has been and forever will be. The Glassies, which you really haven’t heard much about since Fire Country, are the center point of this story. Perry, also from Fire Country, is brought back and has his fair share of an encore return.
This particular quote brought tears to my eyes and a body shudder of a sob: “I can’t bring him back, but together we can honor him by forgiving the soldiers who were only following orders given to them by those who would destroy us all.”…..Tears are running down his cheeks, but he’s nodding. “I will honor him…” We see, in these few sentences, a leader rise from the ashes. Words that moved me to the core.
“My skin tingles and warmth roars through me and my feet are so fast, far faster than those around me.” Its passages like this one that made my heart beat faster and take hold of me and just warm my soul.
I recommend this to everyone who has read the Dwellers and Country Saga’s and I recommend both of those to everyone. They will have you missing meals, staying up to all hours, and more because they are all just that good! Bravo David Estes! BRAVO!
elmeeks's review
5.0
This series finale was heartbreaking and amazing! What I liked: I really liked how there were different narrators from most of the other books to help tell the story. The different POVs were well done and added so much to the story. I also liked how David Estes went all Game of Thrones on the reader. Hard choices were made, people died, and there was sorrow. It was refreshing to read a book where everything wasn't ideal and happy.
There were two little things that bothered me a bit. The first was how long it took the Stormers and the Soakers to enter the story. It almost made Water and Storm Country unnecessary because they played such a small part in The Earth Dwellers. A bit more interaction between those two groups and the others would have been nice. Also, I thought Siena going back to talk to the cactus just made her seem crazy and didn't add to the story in any way.
That being said, I couldn't imagine a better end for these two GREAT series!!
There were two little things that bothered me a bit. The first was how long it took the Stormers and the Soakers to enter the story. It almost made Water and Storm Country unnecessary because they played such a small part in The Earth Dwellers. A bit more interaction between those two groups and the others would have been nice. Also, I thought Siena going back to talk to the cactus just made her seem crazy and didn't add to the story in any way.
That being said, I couldn't imagine a better end for these two GREAT series!!
alexandriatp's review
5.0
I only read the beta version of this story but I have to say David Estes made the perfect book to conclude his DwellerCountry sagas. All the characters were there, just as we remembered them. I will admit that a couple of events in the book really surprised me - can't promise you"ll be happy with all of them though.
I feel so honored to have been a part of this awesome series. Everything David puts out is original, fun and surprising! If you haven't read any of his books, i highly suggest you start!
I feel so honored to have been a part of this awesome series. Everything David puts out is original, fun and surprising! If you haven't read any of his books, i highly suggest you start!
kerrithebookbelle's review
5.0
**IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE DWELLERS SAGA AND THE COUNTRY SAGA, THIS REVIEW IS BASICALLY GONNA CONFUSE AND SPOIL THE HELL OUT OF YOU SO GO READ THOSE BOOKS FIRST OKAY BYE**
It's hard to believe, but here we are, 7 books later, and at the end of not one, but TWO series.
The Earth Dwellers picks right up where Water&Storm Country left off, with Tristan and Adele coming topside to meet with our fire country gang. The ice country is in turmoil, and honestly, the water&storm countries aren't really in this one, until the very end.
So we have a new baddie in this book--the president of the Earth Dwellers/Glassies/whatever else they're called. He's kind of a complete and total ass, and the gang decides to combine forces to take him down.
I'm trying not to spoil too much, but I will say that this was an amazing end to two fantastic series. I cried at the epilogue. Wait, y'all, let me repeat that. I, Kerri Hughes, who barely TEARED UP at The Fault in Our Stars, was shedding massive tears at the end of this book. And not only for sad reasons, either.
I LOVED seeing the old characters again, and being back in Adele's head was like coming home, since we were in her head for most of the first three books. All of the awesome main characters that we've met during the Country Saga are in this, as well, and it all makes for an epic and amazing final book. I've loved the journey these stories have taken, and I can't wait to see what David's got in store next!
much love, lovelies! xoxo
5/5 stars
It's hard to believe, but here we are, 7 books later, and at the end of not one, but TWO series.
The Earth Dwellers picks right up where Water&Storm Country left off, with Tristan and Adele coming topside to meet with our fire country gang. The ice country is in turmoil, and honestly, the water&storm countries aren't really in this one, until the very end.
So we have a new baddie in this book--the president of the Earth Dwellers/Glassies/whatever else they're called. He's kind of a complete and total ass, and the gang decides to combine forces to take him down.
I'm trying not to spoil too much, but I will say that this was an amazing end to two fantastic series. I cried at the epilogue. Wait, y'all, let me repeat that. I, Kerri Hughes, who barely TEARED UP at The Fault in Our Stars, was shedding massive tears at the end of this book. And not only for sad reasons, either.
I LOVED seeing the old characters again, and being back in Adele's head was like coming home, since we were in her head for most of the first three books. All of the awesome main characters that we've met during the Country Saga are in this, as well, and it all makes for an epic and amazing final book. I've loved the journey these stories have taken, and I can't wait to see what David's got in store next!
much love, lovelies! xoxo
5/5 stars
ladilira's review against another edition
3.0
Finally! After several years I have finished this series. This installment, which is really the final installment of two connected series was the big finale. It had all the expected plot points and tidily summed up the entire saga.
It was entertaining and fast paced, but I am so glad it is done.
It became somewhat of a chore to get through this book. I was constantly checking how far I had read and watching the clock, which is never a good thing. The series had just gone on too long and I needed the ride to be over.
I found the ending was a bit drawn out, with the author trying to make sure all the characters individual stories were resolved. As a reader, I appreciate this, but I skimmed most of the final pages.
While I enjoyed the series as a whole, I felt there was one or two too many installments. I still would recommend it because it was different and creative, and for the most part I liked the series.
If you are a literary snob then you might not like the series, but if you like dystopian fiction that comes with an imaginative flair then you might find it fun to read.
It was entertaining and fast paced, but I am so glad it is done.
It became somewhat of a chore to get through this book. I was constantly checking how far I had read and watching the clock, which is never a good thing. The series had just gone on too long and I needed the ride to be over.
I found the ending was a bit drawn out, with the author trying to make sure all the characters individual stories were resolved. As a reader, I appreciate this, but I skimmed most of the final pages.
While I enjoyed the series as a whole, I felt there was one or two too many installments. I still would recommend it because it was different and creative, and for the most part I liked the series.
If you are a literary snob then you might not like the series, but if you like dystopian fiction that comes with an imaginative flair then you might find it fun to read.