paula7's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
laurenjodi's review
4.0
The Brightest Fell
4.5 Stars
Definitely one of my favorite books in the series although lack of page time is disappointing.
The clever recapping of previous storylines and the inclusion of past characters alongside new ones clearly indicates that MacGuire is building up toward a significant event and the eventual end of October's journey.
The thing that stands out the most for me in this book is the idea of family. While October's biological relations leave much to be desired (Amandine and August ), the family that she has created for herself with May, Jazz, Quenton, Tybalt and even the Luidaeg is truly special and worth fighting for.
All in all, a fantastic addition to October's tales and it will be an excruciatingly long wait for the next book.
4.5 Stars
Definitely one of my favorite books in the series although
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Tybalt'sThe clever recapping of previous storylines and the inclusion of past characters alongside new ones clearly indicates that MacGuire is building up toward a significant event and the eventual end of October's journey.
The thing that stands out the most for me in this book is the idea of family. While October's biological relations leave much to be desired (Amandine
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isn't much betterAll in all, a fantastic addition to October's tales and it will be an excruciatingly long wait for the next book.
vortacist's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
avid_reader_sf_and_f's review against another edition
4.0
Perhaps one of the best books yet in this series. So gut wrenching, funny and moving. I love the way it closed doors left open in previous novels. I can't wait for the next book.
booksandbreadcrumbs's review
4.0
Ahhh so much happened in this and it was rough but great. The Luidaeg singing Poor Unfortunate Souls is peak literature.
willowmariemanning's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
reasonpassion's review against another edition
5.0
a series that keeps getting better
In a series that has contained numerous emotional moments, this entire story was the weightiest of them all. Incredible focus on characters that keep growing and deepening.
In a series that has contained numerous emotional moments, this entire story was the weightiest of them all. Incredible focus on characters that keep growing and deepening.
kairros11's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
I started this series as a fast paced romp (and earlier books definitely fit that) but this one really got me. It has some solid character development.