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leanneilles35's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-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? Yes
4.0
schuylerfynaardt's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
katherinesummers's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
fuzypaech's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.25
mimyy_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
fruitbatwoman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
The last book of the Scholomance trilogy is very different from the previous ones: our beloved anti-heroes are not inside the school anymore, but let loose in the magical politics and injustice of the real world. I can see how the change in setting and tone put some readers off, but to me it was a strong conclusion to an excellent urban fantasy series.
What I liked:
+ Great urban fantasy mixed with real world locations
+ Multilayered bad guys with believable motivations
+ Social commentary on inequality, privilege, capitalism
+ El's incredible spells
+ Queer representation
What could have been better:
- Characters felt a bit flat compared to previous books, especially El's mother was more like a plot device than an actual person
- The ending was both satisfying and not satisfying - it wraps up all loose ends, but felt a bit rushed and unfinished
What I liked:
+ Great urban fantasy mixed with real world locations
+ Multilayered bad guys with believable motivations
+ Social commentary on inequality, privilege, capitalism
+ El's incredible spells
+ Queer representation
What could have been better:
- Characters felt a bit flat compared to previous books, especially El's mother was more like a plot device than an actual person
- The ending was both satisfying and not satisfying - it wraps up all loose ends, but felt a bit rushed and unfinished
quentins_consequences's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
electricdryad's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
kcp3321's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
Loved this series. It was not at all what I expected it to be but I am so glad I read it!
kkrehemker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
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? No
4.5