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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
4.0
This series and I had a rocky relationship. The first book and I didn't really have a click and yet somehow I needed to have the second book anyway. And then the second, third and fourth book were way more my thing, maybe because I knew what to expect and picked them up when that was what I needed most. I was once more struggling a little with the fifth book, due to it feeling like a filler book, but I was very excited to dive into this final installment.
This book is a rollercoaster from start to finish. Everything goes incredibly fast and there's a lot of action. After all, our heroes are attempting to stop Rumple and Rumple is attempting to catch Gilly. I'm pretty sure that most younger readers will enjoy all the excitement. There is no dull moment, there are no boring chapters and quite literally the characters are traveling from one place to the next and are constantly on the move.
I personally would have loved to have a few more quiet moments, a few more meaningful conversations, but those characters have come a long way and they all did a lot of growing during the last five books. There was actually only one last character in need of a little character growth of her own, and that was Anna. I've always been like Gilly when it comes to Anna. I refused to give up on her. I refused to believe she was a true villain. After all, do those even exist in this world?
But, in between all the action, the hard choices, the characters making choices and villains and heroes trying to change the world, there are some amazing life lessons hidden. Not in the first place when it comes to black and white thinking. What happens to a person if they are called a villain and never get a second chance? And what does it do with a hero if they can never do something bad? I hope that Calonita isn't done playing around in this world because I'm not ready to let the world go.
This book is a rollercoaster from start to finish. Everything goes incredibly fast and there's a lot of action. After all, our heroes are attempting to stop Rumple and Rumple is attempting to catch Gilly. I'm pretty sure that most younger readers will enjoy all the excitement. There is no dull moment, there are no boring chapters and quite literally the characters are traveling from one place to the next and are constantly on the move.
I personally would have loved to have a few more quiet moments, a few more meaningful conversations, but those characters have come a long way and they all did a lot of growing during the last five books. There was actually only one last character in need of a little character growth of her own, and that was Anna. I've always been like Gilly when it comes to Anna. I refused to give up on her. I refused to believe she was a true villain. After all, do those even exist in this world?
But, in between all the action, the hard choices, the characters making choices and villains and heroes trying to change the world, there are some amazing life lessons hidden. Not in the first place when it comes to black and white thinking. What happens to a person if they are called a villain and never get a second chance? And what does it do with a hero if they can never do something bad? I hope that Calonita isn't done playing around in this world because I'm not ready to let the world go.
sarah_448's review
5.0
This is my favourite book in this series. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who likes fairy tales, but you have to read the series in order. This series is about a girl and her friends as they battle different villains. I would also recommend the other series, royal academy rebels for anyone who liked this series.
kelleemoye's review
4.0
I loved this fractured fairy tale series! The ending was satisfying for all characters which made me like it even more. I highly recommend it to any Land of Stories or Whatever After fans!
t1nk3rb3ll21's review
adventurous
lighthearted
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
4.25
misswinchester84's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ladyshayd's review against another edition
4.0
A review of the entire series: overall loved it. I’m really looking forward to reading this middle grade series to my kids in a couple years.
book_lover314's review
5.0
What a perfect way to end a 6 book series. It had angst and the perfect amount of fluff. This book deserves more recognition. I do wish they elaborated more on the relationship with Jax and Gillian but I guess it was more focused on action rather than love. Idk if it is just me but at the end where all is well and Enchantasia is back to normal, I wish they had a moment where Gilly looks down and notices she's bleeding and everyone rushes to her aid but maybe that's just me wanting more drama. But other than that no complaints, I love this book.
princessydniee's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
nina90's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0