deenashoemaker's review against another edition
1.0
The series started out great and kinda went downhill around book four. There were heavy Christian themes throughout the entire series, but by the time I got to this final book it was blatantly copying - word for word in most cases - chunks of the Bible. Personal opinion, but I’ve never liked fantasy books that just basically took the Bible and changed a few names as tried to pass it off as a new book. I find it lazy and unoriginal. Divinely uninspired.
I had high hopes for this series. It was really set up to have a ton of potential, and for a good portion of the series, it did well for me. This final book I really struggled through to finish or even to care about finishing it though.
I had high hopes for this series. It was really set up to have a ton of potential, and for a good portion of the series, it did well for me. This final book I really struggled through to finish or even to care about finishing it though.
az_green's review against another edition
4.0
Nice wrap up
4.2
I stayed up an hour later than I had intended because I needed to finish this book. A few parts felt a bit rushed, especially after the slow drag of other areas of this series. But, overall it was a nice wrap-up.
Mr Wheeler has a crazy good imagination. The way all of his stories intertwine with one another is fascinating. I'm sure I miss a ton of easter eggs - im sure i will reread all of his books in publication order one day in the hopes of catching more.
4.2
I stayed up an hour later than I had intended because I needed to finish this book. A few parts felt a bit rushed, especially after the slow drag of other areas of this series. But, overall it was a nice wrap-up.
Mr Wheeler has a crazy good imagination. The way all of his stories intertwine with one another is fascinating. I'm sure I miss a ton of easter eggs - im sure i will reread all of his books in publication order one day in the hopes of catching more.
ralhiza29's review against another edition
5.0
5 Whole Stars and I will give more if I could
I cannot tell you how beyond excited I was when I receive this advanced copy for this awesome conclusion of Harbinger Series.
First of all, I so LOVE the cover art and I would like to give major props to the designer. It's very impressive and it tells you how fantastic and magnificent the Sky Manors are that Jeff Wheeler created.
"The veil within the universe had broken."
In this finale, Cettie of the Fells and Empress Sera's characters evolved in so many ways I could count. From Sera's selfishness to a great ruler of her Kingdom and Cettie, who rose from poverty to an even wiser woman she had become.
I had goosies reading it from the very beginning till the end. It’s a very gripping book that I read it in one seating. This became one of my favorite page-turner book this year!
And then there are some characters I Love to Hate. And I have never hated someone like I hated Dolores Umbridge. Then there’s this character that reminds me of Ms. Trenchbull from Matilda from book one.
"Hate, above all, is the greatest scourge."
....And then this guy showed up from [b:The Queen's Poisoner|29103028|The Queen's Poisoner (Kingfountain, #1)|Jeff Wheeler|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1455564888s/29103028.jpg|46189029] and then 2 more Legends of the Past showed up and something about the "ole oak tree"! Then the action begins and a great epic finale it is!
"It will be no greater miracle that brings us into another world to live forever with our dearest friends than that which has brought us into this one to live a lifetime with them."
And if you're a fan of the author, you will find there is a lot of Easter Eggs from his previous books.
Lastly, let's say goodbye to these 5 following characters:
I am sure this is not the last time we will be hearing of Cettie and Sera. What a brilliant ending of this series, though. This is how you write a finale, y'all!
I cannot tell you how beyond excited I was when I receive this advanced copy for this awesome conclusion of Harbinger Series.
First of all, I so LOVE the cover art and I would like to give major props to the designer. It's very impressive and it tells you how fantastic and magnificent the Sky Manors are that Jeff Wheeler created.
In this finale, Cettie of the Fells and Empress Sera's characters evolved in so many ways I could count. From Sera's selfishness to a great ruler of her Kingdom and Cettie, who rose from poverty to an even wiser woman she had become.
I had goosies reading it from the very beginning till the end. It’s a very gripping book that I read it in one seating. This became one of my favorite page-turner book this year!
And then there are some characters I Love to Hate. And I have never hated someone like I hated Dolores Umbridge. Then there’s this character that reminds me of Ms. Trenchbull from Matilda from book one.
"Hate, above all, is the greatest scourge."
....And then this guy showed up from [b:The Queen's Poisoner|29103028|The Queen's Poisoner (Kingfountain, #1)|Jeff Wheeler|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1455564888s/29103028.jpg|46189029] and then 2 more Legends of the Past showed up and something about the "ole oak tree"! Then the action begins and a great epic finale it is!
"It will be no greater miracle that brings us into another world to live forever with our dearest friends than that which has brought us into this one to live a lifetime with them."
And if you're a fan of the author, you will find there is a lot of Easter Eggs from his previous books.
Lastly, let's say goodbye to these 5 following characters:
I am sure this is not the last time we will be hearing of Cettie and Sera. What a brilliant ending of this series, though. This is how you write a finale, y'all!
natalie_234's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
brincelj's review against another edition
3.0
The whole Harbinger storyline was a very good book series which I listened to solely on Audible. I loved the voice of the narrator and the story flow was great for all books.
The characters were written perfectly and who doesn't like fierce and strong young women, trying to achieve their goals?
The last book, though, finished too quickly for me. There was a clear climax, but then the author just stopped the story which cleary needs to continue for world peace. I don't know whether he saved that for another book series, but it was not enough for me. It just stopped. So this is why I give it 3 stars. It's a great book series and the story follows nicely, but the last part of the last book seemed a bit forced (even though I loved the ending, happy endings always make me happy).
The characters were written perfectly and who doesn't like fierce and strong young women, trying to achieve their goals?
The last book, though, finished too quickly for me. There was a clear climax, but then the author just stopped the story which cleary needs to continue for world peace. I don't know whether he saved that for another book series, but it was not enough for me. It just stopped. So this is why I give it 3 stars. It's a great book series and the story follows nicely, but the last part of the last book seemed a bit forced (even though I loved the ending, happy endings always make me happy).
wolfmantula's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic!
What an ending to an incredible story! Hopefully there are more books in the future of the future in this world. If there are, I’ll be jumping in to them as well!
What an ending to an incredible story! Hopefully there are more books in the future of the future in this world. If there are, I’ll be jumping in to them as well!
pipandgabesmom2011's review against another edition
5.0
Great book
Great book and great series. The author always sucks me in and I can’t wait to ready more of his work. Everything always comes together very nice and ties up really well.
Great book and great series. The author always sucks me in and I can’t wait to ready more of his work. Everything always comes together very nice and ties up really well.
a_smut0223's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
vailynst's review
2.0
Notes:
I was going to rate the story 3 stars but I decided to go with 2.5 Stars. I've enjoyed the Harbinger series and it's odd to have a book feel out of place within the series. The contents in this book could be cut up into two books and one or more short stories. I did not like how the majority of the story was told in awkward summaries. A lot of 'talking at' the audience and a bit of showing by unrolling the plot. The narrative voice I've come to think of as the Harbinger series popped up towards the end but it was too late.
I thought I would enjoy the story and I'm sad to say that I didn't like 2/3 of the book.
I was going to rate the story 3 stars but I decided to go with 2.5 Stars. I've enjoyed the Harbinger series and it's odd to have a book feel out of place within the series. The contents in this book could be cut up into two books and one or more short stories. I did not like how the majority of the story was told in awkward summaries. A lot of 'talking at' the audience and a bit of showing by unrolling the plot. The narrative voice I've come to think of as the Harbinger series popped up towards the end but it was too late.
I thought I would enjoy the story and I'm sad to say that I didn't like 2/3 of the book.