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kevinscorner's review
4.0
I would have given Siege of Rage and Ruin a higher score, but this was a SHORT book. It actually had a great story, and I was finally invested with all the characters. The action set-piece in the climax was fantastic. Everything just happened too fast, and it just ended so quickly. Another 50-100 pages would have made this much better, with more time to develop the Isoka and Tori’s relationships with others (especially between Tori and Avyn). And after spending quite a bit of time with Garo, he was just swept aside so abruptly. I just wanted more out of this. The bones were already there and had great potential, but not much time was given to add meat to the story.
booksandlemonsquash's review
4.0
I have really enjoyed this series, and the conclusion is no exception. My only complaint is that the ending felt too rushed - so basically I wanted more of the book!
I loved getting to see Tori come into her own, but also see Isoka realise that she’d been putting her on a pedestal. I also loved when they worked together, and getting to see some of the fun schemes.
I could probably have used more of Meroe and Jack - they always shine off the page and I will always want more of them as a result.
This is a fun and different fantasy series and I highly recommend it. 4 stars.
I loved getting to see Tori come into her own, but also see Isoka realise that she’d been putting her on a pedestal. I also loved when they worked together, and getting to see some of the fun schemes.
I could probably have used more of Meroe and Jack - they always shine off the page and I will always want more of them as a result.
This is a fun and different fantasy series and I highly recommend it. 4 stars.
snowangel526's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Wexler is very good at world building, the first book was very engaging, but the 2nd and 3rd book started slipping for me. His world building is still fantastic, but the characters started getting flat for me
fiskmat's review
4.0
This was a great end to the series and it would have gotten a 5 star if only the ending wasn't so rushed... It was a bit jarring going from a pretty action packed fight, to people calmly boarding the Solition. I would have loved to see a bit more of what happened after Naga's arrest and what that looked like from the perspective of Isoka for example. I would also have loved to see the reaction of the people boarding the Solition when they get to the Harbour.
ALSO the reunion of Jack and Thora. I loved Jack a lot, there were few times I didn't chuckle when reading her dialogue. I'm probably a bit greedy for asking for all of this so I'm gonna stop now...
Besides that I loved this book (and series as a whole)! The action made my adrenaline pump and the world building felt unique and interesting. I honestly love everything surrounding the Solition sooo much, the crabs, the Harbour, the angels (that fight was sick), the way it runs and the way (I imagine) it looks. This is definitely a series I will go back to visit many times! :D
ALSO the reunion of Jack and Thora. I loved Jack a lot, there were few times I didn't chuckle when reading her dialogue. I'm probably a bit greedy for asking for all of this so I'm gonna stop now...
Besides that I loved this book (and series as a whole)! The action made my adrenaline pump and the world building felt unique and interesting. I honestly love everything surrounding the Solition sooo much, the crabs, the Harbour, the angels (that fight was sick), the way it runs and the way (I imagine) it looks. This is definitely a series I will go back to visit many times! :D
jarichan's review
4.0
Der krönende Abschluss der Trilogie! Ich habe sehnsüchtig darauf gewartet und mich sofort darauf gestürzt, als ich es hatte. Trotzdem hatte ich während des Lesens stets ein flaues Gefühl im Magen - würde das Ende gut ausgehen? Werde ich damit umgehen können?
Ohne zu viel zu verraten - Wexler hat ein gelungenes Ende geschrieben. Damit kann ich mich auf jeden Fall abfinden und mich von den lieb gewonnen Figuren verabschieden. Natürlich hätte ich auch nichts gegen ein Wiedersehen einzuwenden, aber besser ein gute geschriebenes Ende als eine Serie, die versumpft.
Die Handlung selbst ist wiederum packend und spannend, Wexler bringt neue Ideen in den dritten Band, was diesen von den anderen beiden ein wenig abhebt. Wie gewohnt wechseln sich Kampfszenen und ruhige Szenen ab, sodass die Geschichte auf mehreren Ebenen stets vorangetrieben wird. Auch die Charaktere entwickeln sich weiter und man merkt, dass sie alle im Vergleich zu Band eins gewachsen sind.
Nun winke ich also dem Schiff hinterher, das meine Freunde ins Ungewisse trägt. Nein, vergessen werde ich sie keinesfalls und ich werde mich stets an die gemeinsame Zeit erinnern. Die Wells Of Sorcery-Bücher haben mich wieder ins Genre des YA zurückgeholt - nur schon deswegen haben diese Titel einen speziellen Platz in meinem Herzen verdient.
Ohne zu viel zu verraten - Wexler hat ein gelungenes Ende geschrieben. Damit kann ich mich auf jeden Fall abfinden und mich von den lieb gewonnen Figuren verabschieden. Natürlich hätte ich auch nichts gegen ein Wiedersehen einzuwenden, aber besser ein gute geschriebenes Ende als eine Serie, die versumpft.
Die Handlung selbst ist wiederum packend und spannend, Wexler bringt neue Ideen in den dritten Band, was diesen von den anderen beiden ein wenig abhebt. Wie gewohnt wechseln sich Kampfszenen und ruhige Szenen ab, sodass die Geschichte auf mehreren Ebenen stets vorangetrieben wird. Auch die Charaktere entwickeln sich weiter und man merkt, dass sie alle im Vergleich zu Band eins gewachsen sind.
Nun winke ich also dem Schiff hinterher, das meine Freunde ins Ungewisse trägt. Nein, vergessen werde ich sie keinesfalls und ich werde mich stets an die gemeinsame Zeit erinnern. Die Wells Of Sorcery-Bücher haben mich wieder ins Genre des YA zurückgeholt - nur schon deswegen haben diese Titel einen speziellen Platz in meinem Herzen verdient.
guessgreenleaf's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, and War
ohmage_resistance's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Minor: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicidal thoughts
stephnsketch's review
4.0
Another end to a beloved trilogy. *Sigh*
Though I think the ending is a little too much wrapped in a bow, ultimately, I am satisfied.
But holy crap is there another book set in this world?? Like give me more!
Though I think the ending is a little too much wrapped in a bow, ultimately, I am satisfied.
But holy crap is there another book set in this world?? Like give me more!
alibrareads's review
4.0
This was an action-packed ending to a fun and exciting trilogy! This series was a very straightforward and accessible fantasy romp. I really enjoyed the characters (Jacke was very entertaining to listen to) and how descriptive all the battles were. I love the magic system, and I wish that things related to the Vile Rot and Ghul users were expanded on and shown more, that concept was really interesting.
A couple other things felt kind of unaddressed, such as how Hagen’s spirit made its way onto Soliton in the first place when Isoka killed him in Kahnzoka (for plot reasons, I guess), and the way things ended between Tori and Garo also felt kind of hanging. And of course, one of the biggest things that sticks out is how YOUNG Tori is. People looked to her for leadership during this huge rebellion but she’s barely fourteen years old, which is not very believable. I basically ignored that fact, and really enjoyed this final book in the series.
My YouTube review: https://youtu.be/0flwTGqmCn4
A couple other things felt kind of unaddressed, such as how Hagen’s spirit made its way onto Soliton in the first place when Isoka killed him in Kahnzoka (for plot reasons, I guess), and the way things ended between Tori and Garo also felt kind of hanging. And of course, one of the biggest things that sticks out is how YOUNG Tori is. People looked to her for leadership during this huge rebellion but she’s barely fourteen years old, which is not very believable. I basically ignored that fact, and really enjoyed this final book in the series.
My YouTube review: https://youtu.be/0flwTGqmCn4