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harmah's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
Great story and writing, loved the characters, go now read the novellas 🥰
cristina_02's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness what a ride it’s been! This series has taken me just over a month to read, and I feel like I’ve grown up and aged alongside our beloved characters, gaining some of their wisdom (perhaps), and their lust for survival (certainly).
I found this instalment probably the most anxiety inducing and entertaining, with all the loose ends tying up in a pretty satisfactory (albeit slightly sad) manner.
Among the things that will stick with me the longest out of this series is the brotherly relationship between Ahmann and Arlen, for the two have demonstrated what it is to respect differing faiths (or lack thereof), while battling one’s own doubts.
Furthermore, the way in which the world-building was constructed leaves me bereft in the real world, for where the heck am I meant to get 3 cups of couzi to toast the ending of this series?!
Here is a little recap of the phrases that have become a part of my inner daily monologue after this past month:
- it is inevera = when things go according to plan; or not
- par’chin = me when I succeed in doing the bare daily minimum)
- couzi = literally any spirit
- Creator!/ Everam’s beard! = Fuck me!
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!!!!SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!
Here’s my favourite comedic relief moment:
-> the COVID-19 Zoom vibes we get when Ahmann reaches the holy site underneath the ground, and creates a Bluetooth connection between himself, Arlen, Renna, Leesha and Inevera
I found this instalment probably the most anxiety inducing and entertaining, with all the loose ends tying up in a pretty satisfactory (albeit slightly sad) manner.
Among the things that will stick with me the longest out of this series is the brotherly relationship between Ahmann and Arlen, for the two have demonstrated what it is to respect differing faiths (or lack thereof), while battling one’s own doubts.
Furthermore, the way in which the world-building was constructed leaves me bereft in the real world, for where the heck am I meant to get 3 cups of couzi to toast the ending of this series?!
Here is a little recap of the phrases that have become a part of my inner daily monologue after this past month:
- it is inevera = when things go according to plan; or not
- par’chin = me when I succeed in doing the bare daily minimum)
- couzi = literally any spirit
- Creator!/ Everam’s beard! = Fuck me!
-
!!!!SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!
Here’s my favourite comedic relief moment:
-> the COVID-19 Zoom vibes we get when Ahmann reaches the holy site underneath the ground, and creates a Bluetooth connection between himself, Arlen, Renna, Leesha and Inevera
kristinmagoo's review against another edition
1.0
DNF.
This series is a perfect illustration of why trilogies are so popular. Most storylines, even one as rich as the Demon Cycle books, can be wrapped up in three volumes. This one should have been. Oh, the cavalcade of characters I did not give one fig about. And the plot points that meant nothing. And pushing Arlen and Jardir to the periphery. I've rarely been so frustrated with a series ending. Thoroughly disappointed and a clear sign that when ideology trumps story, you've lost the plot.
This series is a perfect illustration of why trilogies are so popular. Most storylines, even one as rich as the Demon Cycle books, can be wrapped up in three volumes. This one should have been. Oh, the cavalcade of characters I did not give one fig about. And the plot points that meant nothing. And pushing Arlen and Jardir to the periphery. I've rarely been so frustrated with a series ending. Thoroughly disappointed and a clear sign that when ideology trumps story, you've lost the plot.
jackson_p's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cherrick8's review against another edition
3.0
This was a pretty solid conclusion to a decent series. It didn't really break any new ground, but it was competent. Most of the characters received acceptable finishes.
dwimblim's review against another edition
4.0
I think that overall this was a good series, but I did think it went on a bit longer than it had to. Also the vernacular used by the characters started annoying me after a while.
mastersal's review against another edition
4.0
Noting my rating for now
I really liked the book and loved the series. This did feel a little unbalanced because of how quickly the demon side of things was wrapped up. This could be a balancing issue in context of the series more than this book so I’ll have to think about this.
This may be a Skull Throne problem in the series more than this book itself. But coming off book 4 this felt like a bit of a pivot. Still loved the numerous cameos and the lazer focus on human drama (which has always been a favourite). Just from a plotting perspective I have been concerns. I see the intent and I see a pov where this makes sense but for a final book I think this could have been rebalanced a bit.
I also found this book the most violent - to the pint it made me queasy at times. That could be a good thing or bad depending on my mood.
I really liked the book and loved the series. This did feel a little unbalanced because of how quickly the demon side of things was wrapped up. This could be a balancing issue in context of the series more than this book so I’ll have to think about this.
This may be a Skull Throne problem in the series more than this book itself. But coming off book 4 this felt like a bit of a pivot. Still loved the numerous cameos and the lazer focus on human drama (which has always been a favourite). Just from a plotting perspective I have been concerns. I see the intent and I see a pov where this makes sense but for a final book I think this could have been rebalanced a bit.
I also found this book the most violent - to the pint it made me queasy at times. That could be a good thing or bad depending on my mood.
mooseycrafts's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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
3.75