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sechurae's review against another edition
4.5
Impressive.
Massively satisfying conclusion of the trilogy, pulling multiple threads together. Probably reading The Shadows of the Apt series beforehand would have made some aspects even more thrilling (easter eggs and the like), but the conflict with the Plague People was still tension-filled and compelling.
This finale was more plot/arc-focused than character-focused as there were many more POVs to tie together from the previous two books, but Shyri's journey and internal conflict was explored a little more.
Massively satisfying conclusion of the trilogy, pulling multiple threads together. Probably reading The Shadows of the Apt series beforehand would have made some aspects even more thrilling (easter eggs and the like), but the conflict with the Plague People was still tension-filled and compelling.
This finale was more plot/arc-focused than character-focused as there were many more POVs to tie together from the previous two books, but Shyri's journey and internal conflict was explored a little more.
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A stunning conclusion to the Echoes of the Fall trilogy.
Hyena and the Hawk was filled with heartache and brutal battles, but with it came a slow understanding of people; enemies became allies and friends became family.
I have loved following the characters of this trilogy, absorbing myself in their cultural magic and investing myself in various character developments.
At times I have been overwhelmed with the abundance of characters to follow, but on the whole this was an incredibly satisfying series of books.
joaoluis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
justgj's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
3.0
franciso's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant world building, and a terrifying portrayal of colonialism
writerstears's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cookieburger01's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
stressedspidergirl's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't like the twist of the story, if I'm being honest. I think if the 'villains' of the piece had been different, and the severing of the soul self, a lot of this took a much darker turn and I didn't enjoy it a whole lot.
I was okay with the ending and how things wrapped up in that regard, I just... find it odd that the other society is the total opposite in a way and the bug people kind of thing? I guess. It wasn't ideally what I would expect from what I thought was a historical fantasy setting kind of like the Black God.
I was okay with the ending and how things wrapped up in that regard, I just... find it odd that the other society is the total opposite in a way and the bug people kind of thing? I guess. It wasn't ideally what I would expect from what I thought was a historical fantasy setting kind of like the Black God.
semajluap's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.5