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shoni's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
It's been so long since I've read a series and been so invested and taken away by it. I've been sitting here not ready to let this world go and just accept that it's over. Laini created such a beautiful world and I love how there is even a logical explanation for the portal and how everything came to be. Honestly, the ending left nothing unanswered and was wrapped up nicely. But also having it show that this isn't the end for the characters, in their life they just finished a chapter and the next one is now beginning. Which just makes me so happy and at the same time want more.
I love how every book we get more POV introduced. Eliza's POV did bother me at first because I wanted to know more about Karou, Akiva, Zuzana, Mik, and Ziri but she did grow on me and I love how her character was introduced and used looking back. It was such a smart choice! especially how the godspend got introduced and brought full circle it was just done so nicely. AND THE END WHEN THE MAIN CREW WERE ESENTIALLY THE CHOSEN GODSEND UGH THAT WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL! The ending just made me so happy but also I wish we got more. I wanted to know where Karou and the chimera's set up camp, I wanted to know how Akiva without knowing fixed the rip, AND I JUST WANT MORE
My favorite will be the way that with the multiple POV we always just continued where the other POV left off with just someone else's. We never had to go through a repeat fully, and even if we took a few steps back to understand how such a scene came to be it was done in such a way that it seemed like a natural thought process and not rushed. I also just love Laini's work building which makes it feel so real and easy to visualize that I just want it to exist and be able to go visit. Because who does not want to be able to see such amazing beings. Like I'm just in awe.
And I said it from the beginning. Zuzana and Mik are amazing and iconic and they are honorary samurai and I love how at the end they played such an important part. And most importantly where Karou's family that she didn't lose. that she got to choose to be here and experience it all with her. Do I still want more to know about the dull but not so dull life of all the characters? Especially Ziri, yes! But sadly no more to be given. But I'm happy I could experience a world and characters that felt so real and so amazing that I want to be friends with them.
I love how every book we get more POV introduced. Eliza's POV did bother me at first because I wanted to know more about Karou, Akiva, Zuzana, Mik, and Ziri but she did grow on me and I love how her character was introduced and used looking back. It was such a smart choice!
My favorite will be the way that with the multiple POV we always just continued where the other POV left off with just someone else's. We never had to go through a repeat fully, and even if we took a few steps back to understand how such a scene came to be it was done in such a way that it seemed like a natural thought process and not rushed. I also just love Laini's work building which makes it feel so real and easy to visualize that I just want it to exist and be able to go visit. Because who does not want to be able to see such amazing beings. Like I'm just in awe.
And I said it from the beginning. Zuzana and Mik are amazing and iconic and they are honorary samurai and I love how at the end they played such an important part. And most importantly where Karou's family that she didn't lose. that she got to choose to be here and experience it all with her. Do I still want more to know about the dull but not so dull life of all the characters? Especially Ziri, yes! But sadly no more to be given. But I'm happy I could experience a world and characters that felt so real and so amazing that I want to be friends with them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
Minor: Islamophobia
grilledcheesd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
i fucking love this series so much. i'd love to give a more detailed review but i listened to the audiobook and didn't make a single note. i stand by what i said initially - this book had me gripped in suspense.
i guess my only note is that the audiobook narrator changed how they pronounced some things over the course of the series, sometimes flopping back and forth (i noticed it most with liraz, as the emphasis switched between syllables quite a bit).
okay but i just googled the characters names to see how to spell liraz and honestly i get it now. the spellings are wild compared to how they sound lmfao.
original review:
oh my gOD LAINI TAYLOR RIPPED MY HEART OUT SO MANY TIMES. i was on the edge of my seat for most of the book and i loved it i loved it i loved it. i can't even form a more coherent review right now
i guess my only note is that the audiobook narrator changed how they pronounced some things over the course of the series, sometimes flopping back and forth (i noticed it most with liraz, as the emphasis switched between syllables quite a bit).
okay but i just googled the characters names to see how to spell liraz and honestly i get it now. the spellings are wild compared to how they sound lmfao.
original review:
oh my gOD LAINI TAYLOR RIPPED MY HEART OUT SO MANY TIMES. i was on the edge of my seat for most of the book and i loved it i loved it i loved it. i can't even form a more coherent review right now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Violence, and War
Minor: Sexual assault and Islamophobia
moiracoz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
okay so this books was okay. the writing was great and the characters got so lovable. but why was there setup in the last book of a series? whole new plot lines are introduced for no reason. also there was so elements that i think the author just did research enough. and the romance of this series is kinda annoying and don’t even get me started on the ending
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Islamophobia
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