fryguy451's review against another edition
3.0
It's been a while since I read the first two, but I don't remember Niall being nearly so clueless or unintelligent as he is in this installment.
fairiesnest's review
2.0
I was really disappointed by this book because I loved the first two so much. The dialogue in this one was terribly weak and the adults frequently acted like spoiled 13 year olds. And all the enigmatic comments from Blackbird were highly irritating...she's been with Dogstar for over a year and they have a child together...might it not be time to cut the games and act like adults? I hate to say it but this was just not up to the caliber of the previous novels in this series.
eahaynes's review against another edition
4.0
I continue to enjoy this series and, for the most point, this third installment didn't disappoint, for it continues in the same vein as the previous. However, I think this one could have been so much more...but it took a more obvious narrative, and therefore was more predictable than the previous two. Again, this is not a kid's series, with some disturbing situations, including an attempted rape scene.
chappellmw90's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
beckylej's review against another edition
4.0
This third in the Courts of the Feyre series finds Niall Petersen picking up the pieces after the events of The Road to Bedlam. Thanks to him, a whole slew of half feys are on the loose and many of them have little to no control over their powers. What's more, their imprisonment has left them with some serious issues. In an attempt to maintain their agreement with the human world, Niall will have to round up the rogue feys and bring them back to the Courts. But not all of them are ready or willing to go along with Niall or the Courts wishes.
There are many things that make this series a true standout. Shevdon's worldbuilding is the key, though. His Courts of the Feyre series is set in the UK but he twists the existing framework of the real world adding in Fey elements. One of my favorite things is his manipulation of actual history, superstitions, symbolism, and ceremonies.
There are many things that make this series a true standout. Shevdon's worldbuilding is the key, though. His Courts of the Feyre series is set in the UK but he twists the existing framework of the real world adding in Fey elements. One of my favorite things is his manipulation of actual history, superstitions, symbolism, and ceremonies.
eliwray's review against another edition
4.0
While still a thriller, this installment of the series is driven a bit more by emotional development than the others, bringing the main character through some rewarding new changes.
eahaynes's review
4.0
I continue to enjoy this series and, for the most point, this third installment didn't disappoint, for it continues in the same vein as the previous. However, I think this one could have been so much more...but it took a more obvious narrative, and therefore was more predictable than the previous two. Again, this is not a kid's series, with some disturbing situations, including an attempted rape scene.
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