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natalieyanka's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
margaretp_reads's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
s_smiadak's review
3.0
This series had so much potential and while I still found the overall story entertaining, I had to ask myself if I picked up Christian lit unknowingly as it continually drew lines between free will vs blind obedience, selfishness vs selflessness, and love and patiences vs greed and immediate gratification. I'm not opposed to stories about martyrs and good vs. evil battles but it just started to feel a bit preachy to me by the end.
moonlightjay's review
2.0
this took me forever to finish and i was like ok maybe i can deal with all the cringe moments and the fact that no one dies apparently?? but when the MC and her bf went into a fistfight with 6 gorillas and DIDNT DIE i legitimately was side eyeing my whole way through the rest of this book
OMG AND ANOTHER THING! i loved the premise of the book like omg what happens in the after life but you can tell it was written by a christian bc there was like a literal jesus retelling and it was just not it for my agnostic self
OMG AND ANOTHER THING! i loved the premise of the book like omg what happens in the after life but you can tell it was written by a christian bc there was like a literal jesus retelling and it was just not it for my agnostic self
annaper's review
4.0
I really liked it but the ending felt kinda deus ex machina which was disappointing
mrshollyanne's review against another edition
5.0
YES. Run, Don't drag your feet to read this trilogy!!!
goodsewp's review against another edition
4.0
“Life may not go the way we think we want, might even lead us through dark nights and across stormy seas, but we can’t give up. The only sure way to fail is to quit ... I want what was once my my mess to become a message — people matter. Whoever they are, wherever they come from, whatever they look like or believe, they are worth something. They are precious. Life is precious, and I don’t want to waste a single second.”
I love this ending.
There were parts where my eyes glazed over, there were parts I had to read multiple times to get, and there were times I didn’t get it at all, but I forgive you, and I love you. The moral is beautiful. I love how there’s a huge message in this while also giving us action, fantasy, dystopian, and, of course, romance.
It’s not my favorite book, or my favorite series, but it’s definitely not one I’m going to forget.
I love this ending.
There were parts where my eyes glazed over, there were parts I had to read multiple times to get, and there were times I didn’t get it at all, but I forgive you, and I love you. The moral is beautiful. I love how there’s a huge message in this while also giving us action, fantasy, dystopian, and, of course, romance.
It’s not my favorite book, or my favorite series, but it’s definitely not one I’m going to forget.
erinremen's review
5.0
An epic journey comes to an end
Everlife is the stunning conclusion to Gena Showalters epic Everlife trilogy. It is a tale of love and hate, shadows and light, constantly battling for dominion over the souls of all mankind. Tenley, sacrifices again and again for the freedom of choice and peace for all, to end the oppression and hate that has been spread far and wide by Ambrosian, fueled by his hate and selfish desires. By her side are her loyal and steadfast loved ones that spread light wherever they go, no matter the cost to themselves. Who will win in this epic battle between light and dark, brother against brother, realm against realm . The journey has been hard, but the conclusion is not one to miss. Five spectacularly epic stars Miss Showalter!
Everlife is the stunning conclusion to Gena Showalters epic Everlife trilogy. It is a tale of love and hate, shadows and light, constantly battling for dominion over the souls of all mankind. Tenley, sacrifices again and again for the freedom of choice and peace for all, to end the oppression and hate that has been spread far and wide by Ambrosian, fueled by his hate and selfish desires. By her side are her loyal and steadfast loved ones that spread light wherever they go, no matter the cost to themselves. Who will win in this epic battle between light and dark, brother against brother, realm against realm . The journey has been hard, but the conclusion is not one to miss. Five spectacularly epic stars Miss Showalter!
char9222's review against another edition
3.0
I've got mixed feelings about this book, too.
The purpose of the war between the two realms still isn't really explained - only that Ambrosine, the Dark Prince, wants to rule over both realms... And that Eron, the Good Prince, is good and wonderful and very forgiving and understanding... I think a lot - not just this stuff about the war and Ambrosine - only makes sense if you read all three books. If it weren't for my sister reading these books with me, I might've stopped reading after the first book as I was just so confused (nah, who am I kidding, I wouldn't ever stop reading a series if it wasn't way worse than this).
This book also keeps mentioning how there's no second chance, that death is death - but in swoops Tenley and dies soooo many times! Also, the after-you-die-in-your-Seconlife-you-will-be-dead doesn't count when one or multiple characters, that has already been killed off, needs to come back. But I suppose it works in the context.
BUT it's nice that the love triangle is long gone, though. This is a big plus for a YA! (Now, sadly, there's sex scenes... and it's horrible to read...)
Some of the greater things are the Cristian layers with Troika = Heaven, Myriad = Hell, Many Ends = Purgatory and references to the Bible (that I recognize! What!), but the idea of forgiveness and loving one's neighbour and all that gets a tad overused. It's legit darkness VS light. I know that it's important to the story, as that's what Troika stands for, but still. It would've been nice to see more people from Troika not being so holy all the time and polishing their halos.
I still don't like Tenley, but oh well. (She marries at 17??)
The purpose of the war between the two realms still isn't really explained - only that Ambrosine, the Dark Prince, wants to rule over both realms... And that Eron, the Good Prince, is good and wonderful and very forgiving and understanding... I think a lot - not just this stuff about the war and Ambrosine - only makes sense if you read all three books. If it weren't for my sister reading these books with me, I might've stopped reading after the first book as I was just so confused (nah, who am I kidding, I wouldn't ever stop reading a series if it wasn't way worse than this).
This book also keeps mentioning how there's no second chance, that death is death - but in swoops Tenley and dies soooo many times! Also, the after-you-die-in-your-Seconlife-you-will-be-dead doesn't count when one or multiple characters, that has already been killed off, needs to come back. But I suppose it works in the context.
BUT it's nice that the love triangle is long gone, though. This is a big plus for a YA! (Now, sadly, there's sex scenes... and it's horrible to read...)
When he finishes, I return the favor, lingering on his pecs and maybe kinda sorta the bulge between his legs. Not my fault. It’s a big bulge. Like, really big.
Some of the greater things are the Cristian layers with Troika = Heaven, Myriad = Hell, Many Ends = Purgatory and references to the Bible (that I recognize! What!), but the idea of forgiveness and loving one's neighbour and all that gets a tad overused. It's legit darkness VS light. I know that it's important to the story, as that's what Troika stands for, but still. It would've been nice to see more people from Troika not being so holy all the time and polishing their halos.
I still don't like Tenley, but oh well. (She marries at 17??)