Reviews

Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff

wachowsski's review against another edition

kristoff is sick and twisted for not giving tric a happy ending

ophee's review against another edition

2.0

Such a disappointment... I gave 5 stars to the first two books, but Darkdawn was stretch to such an extent that it felt totally wrong (100 pages could have easily been removed if you skipped all the repetitions and boring descriptions). I could not wait to find out how it would all end when I first got the book but what a sad way to end such a trilogy. At every plot twist I was hoping the story would go towards a better direction but alas.... no such luck.

daydreamingdragon's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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? Yes

3.75

smilesgiggle's review against another edition

5.0

I'm devastated I finished this series - when starting book one, make sure you have all three on hand. I did not want to pause between volumes.
The return of much loved characters - and shadows return for this final installment. New characters as well - Mia struggles to form a bond with her brother, Jonnen refuses all of it. A ship and crew - pirates and their king. A return to The Red Church.
Mia must decide what her destiny is - the path the Dark Mother wishes for her or revenge for her slaughtered family and friends.
The imagery. The poetic destruction and gore. Very well done.

baytos1's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense 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? No

4.5

mbomersheim's review against another edition

5.0

I think that this book is a very fitting ending to the trilogy. So much happened and yet everything came together really well. It is a shame about the author though.

car0lin3's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

amzyk91's review against another edition

dark sad tense 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

Never flinch.

Never fear.

And never, ever forget.

The ending of Mia Corvere’s story has hit hard; it’s been a long time since I’ve been this heartbroken at the end of a trilogy. Darkdawn once again stepped up a notch - horror, trauma and fear taking centre stage for Mia’s last dance. And what a dance it was. 

It did not end the way I expected; and there were losses I truly hoped would not be lost, but every story must come to an end. 

What a book. What a series. 

Mister Kindly will always have a place in my heart - in fact, I like to think there’s a shadowcat in me sarcastically commenting on my everyday decisions. 

sandrae04's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

5.0

misskatt's review against another edition

5.0

I took my time reading this book because The Nevernight Chronicles is my favorite series and I wasn’t ready for it to end. I laughed, I got teary eyed, and I almost threw the book across the room in anger. It was everything I hoped it would be and more.