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hales_1243's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Gun violence, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Mention of plane crashes.dariusmortee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
A very complicated, well written story.
I didn’t give this one 5 stars because I did think the first part of the book could’ve been written quicker. It kinda dragged until half way and then it picked up. I will for sure recommend this book and series to people!
I didn’t give this one 5 stars because I did think the first part of the book could’ve been written quicker. It kinda dragged until half way and then it picked up. I will for sure recommend this book and series to people!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
bill369's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
This is the last book from the Scythe series and it is a good one.
The story is finished, therefore my opinion of the characters has changed. I still like Scythe Anastasia and she's my favourite character throughout the series, however in this book I've got a new favourite character and that is Sister Astrid. You see she got it all. She's kind, smart and her faith makes her stand out. I truly enjoyed her character and I love how she tried to make Toll a bigger believer. I truly hope she found happiness and that she will be forever remembered as Mother Astrid.
Since it's a sequel the theme is the same, however, there is room to discuss Toll and Tonism. I am pleased with how the author used Tonism to his advantage and that it wasn't just some random detail about the world, that he created. I believe it is detailed and I appreciate the space it has gotten in the book. Thanks to this we are able to see this „better“ world from many perspectives and I always love to see that. Toll himself is quite likeable and in my opinion, Thunder truly chose the best guy they could find. In the matter of faith part, which is a big deal, especially in this book, I am content. I don't wish for more insight, because I feel I know more than enough and that makes me happy since I don't like not knowing stuff.
My favourite lines are from the last page of the story, page 541. They are between Rowan and Citra, the reason why I chose them is simple. They represent a special, charming moment that is to be remembered. The lines are:“Hey,” she says back, her voice gravelly and rough. “Weren’t we just… running?
Yes, there was something going on, and we were running….”
His smile broadens. Tears fill his eyes. They drop slowly, as if gravity itself has
become less adamant, less demanding.
“When was that?” Citra asks.
“Only a moment ago,” Rowan tells her. “Only a moment ago.”
The ending was well written. From what I've read it seems like everyone had a happy ending in their own way and that makes me feel accomplished. I am glad it ended like this, I can't imagine a better ending.
This is a fantastic book, however, it just isn't a five star. I didn't cry and it all felt more relaxing than tense and I hoped for some tense situations. It's a great book and series, this book in particular is just not a five star.
Also, I would like to add a link to Arc of Scythe fandom Wikipedia, since I think it sums it all up well.
https://arc-of-a-scythe.fandom.com/wiki/Arc_of_a_Scythe_Wiki
The story is finished, therefore my opinion of the characters has changed. I still like Scythe Anastasia and she's my favourite character throughout the series, however in this book I've got a new favourite character and that is Sister Astrid. You see she got it all. She's kind, smart and her faith makes her stand out. I truly enjoyed her character and I love how she tried to make Toll a bigger believer. I truly hope she found happiness and that she will be forever remembered as Mother Astrid.
Since it's a sequel the theme is the same, however, there is room to discuss Toll and Tonism. I am pleased with how the author used Tonism to his advantage and that it wasn't just some random detail about the world, that he created. I believe it is detailed and I appreciate the space it has gotten in the book. Thanks to this we are able to see this „better“ world from many perspectives and I always love to see that. Toll himself is quite likeable and in my opinion, Thunder truly chose the best guy they could find. In the matter of faith part, which is a big deal, especially in this book, I am content. I don't wish for more insight, because I feel I know more than enough and that makes me happy since I don't like not knowing stuff.
My favourite lines are from the last page of the story, page 541. They are between Rowan and Citra, the reason why I chose them is simple. They represent a special, charming moment that is to be remembered. The lines are:
Yes, there was something going on, and we were running….”
His smile broadens. Tears fill his eyes. They drop slowly, as if gravity itself has
become less adamant, less demanding.
“When was that?” Citra asks.
“Only a moment ago,” Rowan tells her. “Only a moment ago.”
The ending was well written. From what I've read it seems like everyone had a happy ending in their own way and that makes me feel accomplished. I am glad it ended like this, I can't imagine a better ending.
This is a fantastic book, however, it just isn't a five star. I didn't cry and it all felt more relaxing than tense and I hoped for some tense situations. It's a great book and series, this book in particular is just not a five star.
Also, I would like to add a link to Arc of Scythe fandom Wikipedia, since I think it sums it all up well.
https://arc-of-a-scythe.fandom.com/wiki/Arc_of_a_Scythe_Wiki
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Violence
Minor: Body horror, Torture, and Abandonment