e_mckay's review against another edition
3.0
least favorite out of the 3 ive read so far. just didnt connect w the characters
ambsox's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
enchanted_reads26's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
A nice 🥵🌶🌶🌶book!Â
 Yes just yes 🙌 So I heard the hype all over booktok about the four horsemen books and didn’t really believe the hype. But now I do and I see why. You don’t really need to read the books in order to get the gist of the world and story so that’s good. I will say it’s a lot longer than it needs to be but otherwise I really enjoyed it! I will say the story is the same set up as Death so if you’re into the enemies to lovers trope you’ll enjoy this.
 Yes just yes 🙌 So I heard the hype all over booktok about the four horsemen books and didn’t really believe the hype. But now I do and I see why. You don’t really need to read the books in order to get the gist of the world and story so that’s good. I will say it’s a lot longer than it needs to be but otherwise I really enjoyed it! I will say the story is the same set up as Death so if you’re into the enemies to lovers trope you’ll enjoy this.
nemerith's review against another edition
4.0
3.5*
Worldbuilding:
As we already know what to expect from the previous instalments, there wasn't much worldbuilding to be done. When the horsemen came to earth, that was the end of all technology and people had to be self-reliant once more. With Pestilence and War out of the picture, it was now time for Famine to take the reigns and bring an end to humanity. This instalment takes place in Brazil (and at this moment I really can't wait to find out where Death will take place :D), where there was a gazillion of plants... and wouldn't you know, Famine loved to use plants in his cruel and merciless killing.
Scenes and descriptions were well detailed and clear, as we have come to expect from the author :)
Character development:
Ana was a prostitute, right until Famine's henchmen stabbed her and her madame and left her for dead.
Swearing bloody vengeance she went after him, only to discover there was more to Famine than cruelty (though you really wouldn't say, seriously).
Famine had the right of it though, and I think if any of us would have gone through the same hell as he did, we would have taken up arms and killed everyone as well.
For some reason, I just couldn't connect to the characters in this instalment :( They just felt a bit flat :( Where Pestilence and War had me emotionally invested, Famine left me hanging :'(
Pacing and flow:
The start was nice and slow, letting you get your bearings and around the 60% mark of the book it really picked up the pace and I started to enjoy it a lot more. As always, good balance between all the conversations and the action.
The book:
The book was well written and there were no (noticeable) errors. There is sex described (if that is important to you).
The book was 404 pages long, spread over 57 chapters and told mostly from Ana's point of view.
Final thoughts:
While it wasn't my favourite from the books up till now, I am happy I finally read it and I can tell you... I'm suuuuuper stoked for Death (since, small spoiler for you, we've seen him already! *swoon*)
Worldbuilding:
As we already know what to expect from the previous instalments, there wasn't much worldbuilding to be done. When the horsemen came to earth, that was the end of all technology and people had to be self-reliant once more. With Pestilence and War out of the picture, it was now time for Famine to take the reigns and bring an end to humanity. This instalment takes place in Brazil (and at this moment I really can't wait to find out where Death will take place :D), where there was a gazillion of plants... and wouldn't you know, Famine loved to use plants in his cruel and merciless killing.
Scenes and descriptions were well detailed and clear, as we have come to expect from the author :)
Character development:
Ana was a prostitute, right until Famine's henchmen stabbed her and her madame and left her for dead.
Swearing bloody vengeance she went after him, only to discover there was more to Famine than cruelty (though you really wouldn't say, seriously).
Famine had the right of it though, and I think if any of us would have gone through the same hell as he did, we would have taken up arms and killed everyone as well.
For some reason, I just couldn't connect to the characters in this instalment :( They just felt a bit flat :( Where Pestilence and War had me emotionally invested, Famine left me hanging :'(
Pacing and flow:
The start was nice and slow, letting you get your bearings and around the 60% mark of the book it really picked up the pace and I started to enjoy it a lot more. As always, good balance between all the conversations and the action.
The book:
The book was well written and there were no (noticeable) errors. There is sex described (if that is important to you).
The book was 404 pages long, spread over 57 chapters and told mostly from Ana's point of view.
Final thoughts:
While it wasn't my favourite from the books up till now, I am happy I finally read it and I can tell you... I'm suuuuuper stoked for Death (since, small spoiler for you, we've seen him already! *swoon*)
bookworx26's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
debbye's review against another edition
5.0
After reading Pestilence and War, I could not get enough of this journey so immediately picked up Famine. Again, obvious similarities but yet so different. I thoroughly enjoyed this horsemans story as I did the two before. One of the best series I've read.
irinak's review against another edition
5.0
Can I just say, I did not expect to enjoy this book (or this series!) nearly as much as I did! One thing I was a little worried going in was that the plot would be essentially the same as the first two books, but this one really picks up things, has a romance that REALLY pays off in the end, and let me say, without spoiling the ending, that I'm more than hyped for the last book, which cannot come soon enough!
booksumed's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one the most because they are actually enemies at the beginning and we got a horseman that has been on earth for a little bit longer
dumplingsz's review against another edition
4.0
I thought compassion was a virtue. That's what made me save the horseman. So why am I being punished for it?
Liked this better than the first two books bc I liked the way this book started where main girl hunted down main guy to remind him of how she saved him and stuff. Still, the rest of the plot was repetitive and was so similar to the other books, which I guess you can't avoid since the series revolves around the horsemen falling in love idk.
Liked this better than the first two books bc I liked the way this book started where main girl hunted down main guy to remind him of how she saved him and stuff. Still, the rest of the plot was repetitive and was so similar to the other books, which I guess you can't avoid since the series revolves around the horsemen falling in love idk.