libreva's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
paragraphsandpages's review
4.0
This was such a good story to end the trilogy on!
I already really liked Safire from the previous two books, and I was really glad to see that this story was hers! While she stumbled a lot for me in the story, it ended up making me like her more. While she did hold on to her ideals a little longer than I expected, she did question them for most of the book, and I liked that. I also like where the story ended up taking her, in terms of her dreams and wishes and the fact. I also really liked Eris, from the very beginning. I caught on quickly that there was something special about her, and while I had guessed early on what it was, I liked watching her figure it out and then struggle with it. I liked how kind she remained even after everything she was forced to do, and how much she cared about the people around her, even if she felt they didn't care about her at all. Her story was also just heartbreaking, and I loved how it connected with the lore of the entire series.
The focus of this book was on the stories, just like the past few, but I felt like The Sky Weaver was once again fully focused on it like The Last Namsara was. I loved reading the snippets in between the chapters once again, and sometimes they were even my favorite aspect. I loved even more that the gods were even more connected to the story this time around, and that. I also liked the setting of the Star Isles, and the extra layers of magic that those islands possessed. It was wholly different from the dragons of Firgaard, yet still connected through stories.
One of my only issues with this book is that it was a little too predictable for me, and while I normally don't mind that, I definitely felt myself just waiting for the characters to realize the twists at some point. I felt like there were moments where the characters didn't question things enough (from the paintings in the hallway to Eris's power). Logically, it probably makes sense it took them longer because they didn't have access to both POVs and didn't know any of the stories, as the actual events of the stories were hidden and manipulated to hide the truth from the actual characters of the story. It didn't stop it from being a smidge frustrating at times.
The other issue has to do with what I also had an issue with in the previous book, a character having an entirely false perception of another character and it driving a lot of the plot and decisions of the character. It didn't last as long in this book, but there were moments where I was so tired of how Safire judged Eris and how cruel she could be. Once again, logically Safire's actions made sense, she didn't have the insight we did, but it didn't make it easier to read at times.
Overall, I'm really happy with the direction of this series and I can overall say I quite enjoyed it! The Last Namsara will always be my favorite though, there's just something special about it for me!
I already really liked Safire from the previous two books, and I was really glad to see that this story was hers! While she stumbled a lot for me in the story, it ended up making me like her more. While she did hold on to her ideals a little longer than I expected, she did question them for most of the book, and I liked that. I also like where the story ended up taking her, in terms of her dreams and wishes and the fact
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she felt like she was allowed to seek out a life for herself, to find happiness, not just safetyThe focus of this book was on the stories, just like the past few, but I felt like The Sky Weaver was once again fully focused on it like The Last Namsara was. I loved reading the snippets in between the chapters once again, and sometimes they were even my favorite aspect. I loved even more that the gods were even more connected to the story this time around, and that
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we got to directly meet the people who survived the stories, not just hear about them. I loved getting to meet the Sky Weaver and the Shadow God, and it added a lot to the story for me, seeing them humanized (or not, in the case of the God of Tides).One of my only issues with this book is that it was a little too predictable for me, and while I normally don't mind that, I definitely felt myself just waiting for the characters to realize the twists at some point. I felt like there were moments where the characters didn't question things enough (from the paintings in the hallway to Eris's power). Logically, it probably makes sense it took them longer because they didn't have access to both POVs and didn't know any of the stories, as the actual events of the stories were hidden and manipulated to hide the truth from the actual characters of the story. It didn't stop it from being a smidge frustrating at times.
The other issue has to do with what I also had an issue with in the previous book, a character having an entirely false perception of another character and it driving a lot of the plot and decisions of the character. It didn't last as long in this book, but there were moments where I was so tired of how Safire judged Eris and how cruel she could be. Once again, logically Safire's actions made sense, she didn't have the insight we did, but it didn't make it easier to read at times.
Overall, I'm really happy with the direction of this series and I can overall say I quite enjoyed it! The Last Namsara will always be my favorite though, there's just something special about it for me!
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
Even I didn't read the other books in this series I think this can be read as a standalone as I had no big issues with the plot or the characters.
I liked this book because the plot is engrossing and entertaining, the characters are well thought, the world building is interesting.
I think I will read the other book in this series.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I liked this book because the plot is engrossing and entertaining, the characters are well thought, the world building is interesting.
I think I will read the other book in this series.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
gracerichards11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
ellemnop_autihd's review against another edition
5.0
Tiny law breaker and dutifully law enforcer go on adventure and eventually fall in love? Yawn. What’s that? They’re both girls??? GIMME, GIMME, GIMMEEEE!! I had no idea there was going to be sapphic love when I started reading this and I legitimately did a little dance of joy when I realized it!!! Idk, I always love this trope and it’s just 100x cuter in this book. I loved it. I especially loved that there was no official coming out scene! They just both knew they’re gay and it was nbd. Loooooved it!!!
allisongiovanetti's review against another edition
4.0
“When night descends I look to those who’ve gone before me, lighting my path through the dark.”
This was a pretty cute addition to the series and just like the second book, it’s way better than the first! The series should have just been the second and third, the first was just so different and not in a good way. I loved Safire’s POV, I loved that it was LGBTQ+ friendly, and it was so cute!
There were some plot holes in the book that bothered me, like that we never got a backstory between Jesmin and Eris’s relationship as the major one.
Home is where your heart is.
This was a pretty cute addition to the series and just like the second book, it’s way better than the first! The series should have just been the second and third, the first was just so different and not in a good way. I loved Safire’s POV, I loved that it was LGBTQ+ friendly, and it was so cute!
There were some plot holes in the book that bothered me, like that we never got a backstory between Jesmin and Eris’s relationship as the major one.
Home is where your heart is.
tiffani_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Solid ending to this series. The first book is really the best of the trilogy, but this one was a close second for me. I really enjoyed where this story went and the risks it took, I would have loved if it had stayed in Asha’s perspective all the time but I appreciate the direction the author took the story in.