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bookph1le's review against another edition
4.0
This was a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy for me. All in all, the trilogy has a lot to say about subjects like inequality, prejudice, social justice, and colonialism. The relationship between Rat and Kai is very well developed and well done, and I was invested in both of the characters and their futures. The world building was really nice, and the drawings of the characters and the Nameless City were arresting and offered a great deal to look at.
ericaohnoreads13's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
kangaroo1990's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
sunshine169's review
4.0
The series concludes with a battle of wits with a sprinkle of force… albeit a pretty horrible moment… but concludes in the most wonderful way.
We also got to meet Kaidu’s mother in this volume and she is pretty amazing. Here she is trying to convince another tribe on why they should join in the fight against the Dao.
Kata: “You are a Father. I am a Mother. Since we love our children, we should work toward a future where we do not have to send them to war so we can enjoy drinking tea.”
Can’t we all just get along and drink tea? Please?
Finally Rat gave me all the emotions in a very poetic moment before her and Kaidu went off on a possibly deadly mission. She told him to close his eyes and she held his head and said these words:
You came from the world beyond the city’s walls.
But you came here with an open heart.
You came to learn, you came to listen.
Although you were born a stranger to us, the city sees your heart.
We welcome you.
We also got to meet Kaidu’s mother in this volume and she is pretty amazing. Here she is trying to convince another tribe on why they should join in the fight against the Dao.
Kata: “You are a Father. I am a Mother. Since we love our children, we should work toward a future where we do not have to send them to war so we can enjoy drinking tea.”
Can’t we all just get along and drink tea? Please?
Finally Rat gave me all the emotions in a very poetic moment before her and Kaidu went off on a possibly deadly mission. She told him to close his eyes and she held his head and said these words:
You came from the world beyond the city’s walls.
But you came here with an open heart.
You came to learn, you came to listen.
Although you were born a stranger to us, the city sees your heart.
We welcome you.
jstanfordcarey's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
hidingincorners's review
5.0
A great ending! I LOVE Kai's MOM!! And also what a wonderful conclusion. A better world, a better solution. Beautiful.
decemberthecreep's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
whitneymouse's review against another edition
4.0
This was a nice ending to the series. I was hoping for a bit more finality at the end, but she left it open ended (which I understand, but I don’t personally love).
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kelleemoye's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect continuation of the story with a look at politics and family with action and awesome characters just like the first two volumes.
magaramach's review against another edition
5.0
Wow those are my kids I love them so much. Also Mura I could fix you <3