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lady_k's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.5
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
TRUEL1F3 was an okay-ish book. I was honestly really excited to dive into this but the ending just felt like such a cop out. I mean, I went through an emotional ride of liking and disliking Eve throughout the entire book. Yes, she made some pretty awful and dumb decisions but I could see that she was upset and hurt as well.
Yet, towards the end she just easily switched sides and everyone was like - YAY! Meanwhile I'm just like.. uh what? You can't seriously just welcome her back and think everything is all good again right? Of course she was trying to do something nice towards the end so maybe that's her only redeeming factor?
Besides not being the biggest fan of Eve this time around, there's Ezekiel. Yikes, his character was confusing as well. He's with Eve (sort of) but really only cares about Ana. Which definitely leaves to a super bittersweet moment but then the ending kind of gives me hope again?
Other than that, the beginning kind of hurt my head. It was just chaotic with all the switching of POV's and I was just trying to follow the story the best way I could. Definitely had to take some small breaks just to think things through and understand it all.
In the end, I just kind of wanted a different ending.
TRUEL1F3 was an okay-ish book. I was honestly really excited to dive into this but the ending just felt like such a cop out. I mean, I went through an emotional ride of liking and disliking Eve throughout the entire book. Yes, she made some pretty awful and dumb decisions but I could see that she was upset and hurt as well.
Yet, towards the end she just easily switched sides and everyone was like - YAY! Meanwhile I'm just like.. uh what? You can't seriously just welcome her back and think everything is all good again right? Of course she was trying to do something nice towards the end so maybe that's her only redeeming factor?
Besides not being the biggest fan of Eve this time around, there's Ezekiel. Yikes, his character was confusing as well. He's with Eve (sort of) but really only cares about Ana. Which definitely leaves to a super bittersweet moment but then the ending kind of gives me hope again?
Other than that, the beginning kind of hurt my head. It was just chaotic with all the switching of POV's and I was just trying to follow the story the best way I could. Definitely had to take some small breaks just to think things through and understand it all.
In the end, I just kind of wanted a different ending.
melg14's review against another edition
3.0
Another plaything of men who thought they knew better. Who tried to be gods
This quote sums up the whole series.
I am so disappointed in this book. There were so many inconsistencies! I’m in shock about it! Some of the things playing out—it was like a soap opera and totally gratuitous. And that end was so predictable and ridiculous.
Idek if I want to write awhile review with specifics
This quote sums up the whole series.
I am so disappointed in this book. There were so many inconsistencies! I’m in shock about it! Some of the things playing out—it was like a soap opera and totally gratuitous. And that end was so predictable and ridiculous.
Idek if I want to write awhile review with specifics
filipamaria82's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.5
lisamcc514's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
Huge thank you to Knopf Books for Young Readers and Netgalley for providing me with this eARC in exchange for my honest review!
Jay Kristoff has done it again. I seriously don’t know how he does it, but Kristoff consistently puts out absolute bangers. He is one of my favorite authors. One of the things that I like best about Kristoff’s books is that he includes a quick recap of the previous books in the beginning. This is so helpful when it’s been a long time since reading the previous books. He did this again with TRUEL1F3 and I loved it!
TRUEL1F3 picks up immediately after the events of DEV1AT3. The action starts immediately and does not let up. The entire book is non-stop! And I mean literally NON! STOP! Our rag tag group of characters are constantly getting themselves into all sorts of dangerous situations. TRUEL1F3 is a super exciting, fast-paced read that is jam packed full of fun.
I was so happy to be back with this incredible cast of characters . . . Cricket, the freaks, and my girl LEMON FRESH! Spank my spankables! Lemon is one of my favorite characters ever and she was once again she is totally *brilliful*! Lemon is fierce, sassy, independent, and so much fun. Her point of view chapters are always my favorite. I’m keeping this review spoiler free, but Lemon goes through a horrible trauma in TRUEL1F3. Kristoff did a great job of showing Lemon dealing with the physical and emotional tolls of this. It made Lemon Fresh even more fierce and powerful!
Besides Lemon Fresh, my favorite part of this series is the freaks . . . Diesel and Grimm. The team of freaks grows in TRUEL1F3 and I couldn’t be happier! I would definitely want to be a part of the team.
Of course I have to mention that it’s a Kristoff book . . . so that means I was an emotional wreck multiple times.
One character that I did not like at all . . . Eve. She has been the worst since the second book. I understand she is dealing with an identity crisis and incredible emotional stress, but Eve’s decisions and actions are horrible. One of the overarching themes of TRUEL1F3 is that your actions are what defines the type of person you are. So basically Eve is awful. The ONLY reason I deducted 1/2 star from my review is Eve’s arc/ending. It was too easy and seemed way off base for her story. To keep this spoiler free, I will include what I think would have been a more appropriate ending at the end of my review.
The LIFEL1K3 trilogy is an exciting, fast-paced, and action-packed series. Jay Kristoff creates the most thrilling worlds and captivating characters. TRUEL1F3 is no exception. I flew threw this book and I could not get enough of this incredible story.
TRUEL1F3 will be released June 30th by Knopf Books for Young Readers!
SPOILERS BELOW . . .
Huge thank you to Knopf Books for Young Readers and Netgalley for providing me with this eARC in exchange for my honest review!
Jay Kristoff has done it again. I seriously don’t know how he does it, but Kristoff consistently puts out absolute bangers. He is one of my favorite authors. One of the things that I like best about Kristoff’s books is that he includes a quick recap of the previous books in the beginning. This is so helpful when it’s been a long time since reading the previous books. He did this again with TRUEL1F3 and I loved it!
TRUEL1F3 picks up immediately after the events of DEV1AT3. The action starts immediately and does not let up. The entire book is non-stop! And I mean literally NON! STOP! Our rag tag group of characters are constantly getting themselves into all sorts of dangerous situations. TRUEL1F3 is a super exciting, fast-paced read that is jam packed full of fun.
I was so happy to be back with this incredible cast of characters . . . Cricket, the freaks, and my girl LEMON FRESH! Spank my spankables! Lemon is one of my favorite characters ever and she was once again she is totally *brilliful*! Lemon is fierce, sassy, independent, and so much fun. Her point of view chapters are always my favorite. I’m keeping this review spoiler free, but Lemon goes through a horrible trauma in TRUEL1F3. Kristoff did a great job of showing Lemon dealing with the physical and emotional tolls of this. It made Lemon Fresh even more fierce and powerful!
Besides Lemon Fresh, my favorite part of this series is the freaks . . . Diesel and Grimm. The team of freaks grows in TRUEL1F3 and I couldn’t be happier! I would definitely want to be a part of the team.
Of course I have to mention that it’s a Kristoff book . . . so that means I was an emotional wreck multiple times.
One character that I did not like at all . . . Eve. She has been the worst since the second book. I understand she is dealing with an identity crisis and incredible emotional stress, but Eve’s decisions and actions are horrible. One of the overarching themes of TRUEL1F3 is that your actions are what defines the type of person you are. So basically Eve is awful. The ONLY reason I deducted 1/2 star from my review is Eve’s arc/ending. It was too easy and seemed way off base for her story. To keep this spoiler free, I will include what I think would have been a more appropriate ending at the end of my review.
The LIFEL1K3 trilogy is an exciting, fast-paced, and action-packed series. Jay Kristoff creates the most thrilling worlds and captivating characters. TRUEL1F3 is no exception. I flew threw this book and I could not get enough of this incredible story.
TRUEL1F3 will be released June 30th by Knopf Books for Young Readers!
SPOILERS BELOW . . .
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I think that Eve suddenly switching to the good side was totally off base and inconsistent with literally every single decision she’s made. I think it would have been more appropriate for Eve to sacrifice herself in order to save Lemon and Ezekiel. The fact that she just becomes good, kills the enemy, and then it’s all sunshine and roses for her just doesn’t seem right to me. This was my only issue with this book and series.klart's review against another edition
4.0
Capitolo conclusivo di questa serie dove tutto può succedere, dove fidarsi di qualcuno è necessario, ma non fidarsi del tutto è meglio.
Questo lo sanno bene i protagonisti che hanno visto crollare amicizie e certezze, ma nonostante tutto continuano a sperare perché "
Questo lo sanno bene i protagonisti che hanno visto crollare amicizie e certezze, ma nonostante tutto continuano a sperare perché "
shespeakslyrics's review against another edition
4.0
I love these characters. I rooted for them. So I'm not sure how I really felt about the ending. Too many emotions changed too quickly. Still loved the book!