leanne_miron's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Chronic illness, Blood, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Medical content, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexual content, Torture, Misogyny, and Gore
Minor: Rape, Homophobia, and Suicide
changes's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tam_bam26's review against another edition
3.0
Read with a buddy and we both were very disappointed
Three stars for Andy
Three stars for Andy
hannahwhoreadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I am so sad that this series is over. I was absolutely not ready to say goodbye. By far one of the best adult fantasies I've ever read
bookishwondergoth's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.5
A highly satisfying and emotional end to what I think might be the most ambitious and unique fantasy trilogy I've ever read. I'm settling on a 4.5/5 rating for now due to the fact that I think, overall, I preferred 'Jade War', however this entire trilogy as a whole is an easy 5/5 stars. Full review to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Murder, War, Violence, Cursing, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Confinement, Racism, Colonisation, Child death, Medical content, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Sexism, Infidelity, Torture, and Self harm
jcres59's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
optimusprime's review against another edition
5.0
cannot even begin to explain how attached i am to these characters RIP goodbye greenbone saga thank you for taking over my life for the past few weeks
zea_d_writing's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
This book was fantastically written.
It starts with the solid foundation created by the first two books, picking up not long after where Jade War left off, and with the slow and measured pace that this series has established builds up to an incredible crescendo and finale. All of the plot lines created throughout the trilogy are tied up, arcs are completed, and we’re given a very satisfying conclusion to this epic tale that spans the course of something like 30 years. (I’m bad at math)
Honestly, this book made me completely rethink my reviews of Jade City and Jade war. I don’t necessarily think I disagree with my first impressions upon reading those books. But I do think, now, that I was looking at the storytelling and story construction from the wrong point of view, with the wrong expectations.
In retrospect, with a better understanding of the scope of the story being told after having read Jade Legacy, I appreciate Jade City and Jade War much more than I did at first.
This trilogy is beautifully written and executed. The storytelling is meticulously done and the crafting of the characters and various plot lines is amazing.
This trilogy is definitely in my top ten favorite reads of the year.
It starts with the solid foundation created by the first two books, picking up not long after where Jade War left off, and with the slow and measured pace that this series has established builds up to an incredible crescendo and finale. All of the plot lines created throughout the trilogy are tied up, arcs are completed, and we’re given a very satisfying conclusion to this epic tale that spans the course of something like 30 years. (I’m bad at math)
Honestly, this book made me completely rethink my reviews of Jade City and Jade war. I don’t necessarily think I disagree with my first impressions upon reading those books. But I do think, now, that I was looking at the storytelling and story construction from the wrong point of view, with the wrong expectations.
In retrospect, with a better understanding of the scope of the story being told after having read Jade Legacy, I appreciate Jade City and Jade War much more than I did at first.
This trilogy is beautifully written and executed. The storytelling is meticulously done and the crafting of the characters and various plot lines is amazing.
This trilogy is definitely in my top ten favorite reads of the year.