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lovenote's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Reviewing the whole series bc I forgot to review individually
I was told that reading caraval before this would provide me with a better understanding of the worldview and perhaps it was a mistake on my part to not read it for I still do not understand some magical aspects of the book. Some curses seem to be so permanent and yet some vanish with a thought. It was quite frustrate to read from the perspective of a character who seems to know nothing of the world around her. Though the writing was an upgrade from most ya fantasies.
The characters ~ this book is about fairy tales so ofc we’ll have a comical villain!Stephanie managed to make me care for the characters even if they weren’t the type I would typically like (pss Evangeline) the slow burn was a bit frustrating but that is expecte. I did love their love story !
I’m still not sure if I can regard jacks as a completely good character but perhaps that’s his thing in the trilogy but extra points for the worldbuilding !✌
Reviewing the whole series bc I forgot to review individually
I was told that reading caraval before this would provide me with a better understanding of the worldview and perhaps it was a mistake on my part to not read it for I still do not understand some magical aspects of the book. Some curses seem to be so permanent and yet some vanish with a thought. It was quite frustrate to read from the perspective of a character who seems to know nothing of the world around her. Though the writing was an upgrade from most ya fantasies.
The characters ~ this book is about fairy tales so ofc we’ll have a comical villain!Stephanie managed to make me care for the characters even if they weren’t the type I would typically like (pss Evangeline) the slow burn was a bit frustrating but that is expecte. I did love their love story !
I’m still not sure if I can regard jacks as a completely good character but perhaps that’s his thing in the trilogy but extra points for the worldbuilding !✌
emstrick's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Great finale to an incredible series. My only complaint is that I wish there was more spice / romantic payoff for the lead characters, but it’s technically YA, so it is what it is.
vinch1784's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
kreadtin's review against another edition
2.5
I know I just read this but I can’t remember anything that happened. It was so boring. Three books to finally get to a place where Jacks and Evangeline could get together and I lost interest. Also the losing her memory thing just negated all the previous goings on from the other novels. And then when she got her memory back, we kept being reminded over and over again about what happened in the previous novels. Which would have been really handy in book 2! I also couldn’t remember a thing that happened in book 1 but book 2 doesn’t like to talk about book 1
And who knows or cares about all the other characters?! Eh forget about them. They were only ever page fillers.
I’m convinced this three part book could have been edited down into one book saving us all time (and money).
And who knows or cares about all the other characters?! Eh forget about them. They were only ever page fillers.
I’m convinced this three part book could have been edited down into one book saving us all time (and money).
amieraphael's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ebonyanngreen's review against another edition
4.0
I’m all about a happy ending! I love Jacks and Evangeline! I did like this book but definitely preferred the 2nd! I wish we saw more of them together in this book but it really did add to when they reunited! I love their connection and how they’re drawn to each other!! Their story from the start was chefs kiss, I love a slow burn!
I will admit Aurora confused me when she admitted what Jacks’ curse truely is, idk how Evangeline lived? I wholeheartedly want them to be together but that didn’t add up for me
I know it was an important part to her story but I am sad that Evangeline’s memory was gone a big chuck of the story. Apollo is the worst! Fuck him I’m glad he’s gone! And the way his story ended was perfect HAHA
I’m intrigued to see if there will be more stories around the Magnificent North! The ending definitely made it seem like that! I’m so curious about Lala and Dane!
I will admit Aurora confused me when she admitted what Jacks’ curse truely is, idk how Evangeline lived? I wholeheartedly want them to be together but that didn’t add up for me
I know it was an important part to her story but I am sad that Evangeline’s memory was gone a big chuck of the story. Apollo is the worst! Fuck him I’m glad he’s gone! And the way his story ended was perfect HAHA
I’m intrigued to see if there will be more stories around the Magnificent North! The ending definitely made it seem like that! I’m so curious about Lala and Dane!
yaminipant's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
daniella95's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
maidam's review against another edition
3.0
I'll start by saying, if you think about this book a little too much, everything just falls apart, but I loved it. Not the third book, but the first two. Book one was my favorite. My main issue with the third book was that it left me with more questions than it answered. What was the point of Apollo's chapters? It only added to the page count and nothing more. Eva and Jacks relationship was already established at the end of book two, we only needed them to kiss. It was only put on hold due to Eva's memory loss. But for what? What was the reason for book three at all?
I also feel like none of the characters grew. Eva was a naive damsel in distress, as in book one, and Jack especially didn't change much. The few chapters of him we had only gave us him obsessing over Eva; we didn't get anything from his past life. Even the reason Tella didn't die from his kiss was lazy.
I hated how information was revealed. Eva just jumps to the right conclusion when it is convenient to the plot. And don't get me started on conveniences. LaLa just appeared to get Eva from that tent when she was barely mentioned for the whole book. And characters disappearing were also annoying. Where was Marisol? She was a big part of the first book. Has she just been replaced by Aurora? They are the same person. I could go on and on. Like I said in the beginning, just don't think about it.
I loved the first two books. If we count the first 100 pages of the first book out because they feel like a totally different book, to be honest. Anyway, it's easy to read and get lost in. The slow-burn relationship was perfect. The tropey scenes were perfect. A little repetitive, but if it works for you, then it's a positive thing. The world is imaginative, underdeveloped, but it has so much potential. Short chapters are also always a plus. Will I ever reread them? No. But I will always remember how I binge-read them with a smile on my face during a stressful time (not counting book three).
I also feel like none of the characters grew. Eva was a naive damsel in distress, as in book one, and Jack especially didn't change much. The few chapters of him we had only gave us him obsessing over Eva; we didn't get anything from his past life. Even the reason Tella didn't die from his kiss was lazy.
I hated how information was revealed. Eva just jumps to the right conclusion when it is convenient to the plot. And don't get me started on conveniences. LaLa just appeared to get Eva from that tent when she was barely mentioned for the whole book. And characters disappearing were also annoying. Where was Marisol? She was a big part of the first book. Has she just been replaced by Aurora? They are the same person. I could go on and on. Like I said in the beginning, just don't think about it.
I loved the first two books. If we count the first 100 pages of the first book out because they feel like a totally different book, to be honest. Anyway, it's easy to read and get lost in. The slow-burn relationship was perfect. The tropey scenes were perfect. A little repetitive, but if it works for you, then it's a positive thing. The world is imaginative, underdeveloped, but it has so much potential. Short chapters are also always a plus. Will I ever reread them? No. But I will always remember how I binge-read them with a smile on my face during a stressful time (not counting book three).