Reviews

The Cities of Dead by Alys Arden

alanathehangry's review against another edition

5.0

I DIDN'T REALIZE THIS WASN'T A TRILOGY. So I was getting closer to the end and I was like how the heck is she going to wrap all of this up in the short amount of pages left? Turns out...she's still writing 'em! And this one just came out this year! Welp. I am so cliff-hung. Does that sound weird? Kinda. But I am.

This one really took us far. I went through a wide range of emotions, especially concerning Adele. She was so frustrating this book! I think the author does a great job capturing PTSD in all of its forms. I am such a big fan of Codi. I'm so invested in the characters and character relationships I JUST NEED TO KNOW HOW IT'S GOING TO PLAY OUT.

I also love all of the different magical beings and imagining who I would be in that menagerie. Can't wait for the next installment. magic + new orleans = love.

grovercleveland's review against another edition

5.0

I really love this series, and this 3rd installment was a great continuation. The love triangle is getting tiresome. I realize Adele is just a teenager, and teenagers treat other people abysmally at times, but the back and forth for over 1500 pages now of this love triangle is tiresome. That having been said - the character and world building, the families and friends, and the arching story itself is immersive and wonderful.

alyram4's review against another edition

4.0

The love triangle makes me weep. It's literally the only thing I dislike and yet love at the same type. I want my ship to sail, but I want the other to be happy! Alys, be gentle to my babies

nikky_trufin'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? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sailingandreading's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious

• 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

5.0

 Wow… my heart is so full after the Ferris Wheel scene. I love Nicco. 

This book has so much adventure and action. I love the mystery of Adele, Isaac, Dee and Codi trying to figure out where the Gates are. 

I love getting little bits of the past through Codi’s gift. I still love the dream-twinning even though Nicco is fighting it hard. 

The found family in this series is really top tier. They all look out for each other- no matter who or what they are- including the French Quarter ghosts. 

ashton_reads_'s review against another edition

5.0

Ok y'all. If you don't know, this is the third book of this FREAKING AMAZING series, so I'll get right to the chase. This series is one of my all-time favorite series ever. The magic, the romance, the action, the relationships, the mystery, the vampires and the witches and the voodoo - it's all unparalleled. I don't think I've been more obsessed with a series as I am with this one, and as I'm writing this (after my second read of the series), I am anxiously awaiting my copy of the fourth book to come. So basically, I recommend this book to literally everyone in the world, so go get it. Now! :)




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kmjones's review against another edition

5.0

God, I love this series so freaking much. Dee's family is so awesome; I'm jealous. Adele's relationship with Nicco gets more frustrating. HE'S TOO MUCH FOR YOU. ISAAC IS THE GOOD, BEAUTIFUL, SAFE OPTION. PLEASE ADELE. But I love her. I wouldn't like if she was a perfect Mary Sue anyway. The more that I think about it, my ex-boyfriend was an Isaac and the boy I was obsessed with was a Nicco. Huh. Interesting how life imitates art ;). I feel more and more interested with every book. This series is so intense.

evreardon's review against another edition

3.0

Well, it sadly took me almost a month to read this (I picked up other books in between). I just got to certain points and felt it lagged. I enjoyed the entire story but it lost me around halfway through due to its thoroughness. The last 100 pages picked it back up but it was a struggle to get to that point.

I really do love these characters and the story but something didn’t work for me with this book. I’m hoping the next is non-stop action.

reading_in_pink's review

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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

p0laris's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars
SPOILERS AHEAD because I'm so angry and also excited. These are just notes I kept while reading that I'm saving here without sorting into complete thoughts.

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