voodoomutt's review
2.0
First three books were enjoyable with an interesting take on English history mixed with faerie mythology.
Book four pacing felt wrong. Acts 1 and 2 were quite drawn out and meandering. Act 3 came and went brutally fast without any real tension building-up (and most events were clearly signaled earlier so no real shock or surprise).
While i don't expect Disney "and they lived ever after" the denouement was fairly unsatisfying particularly with the final jeopardy faced by the protagonist. Very much a case of "huh? where the FFF did that come from??"
In hindsight, should have stopped at Book 3.
Book four pacing felt wrong. Acts 1 and 2 were quite drawn out and meandering. Act 3 came and went brutally fast without any real tension building-up (and most events were clearly signaled earlier so no real shock or surprise).
While i don't expect Disney "and they lived ever after" the denouement was fairly unsatisfying particularly with the final jeopardy faced by the protagonist. Very much a case of "huh? where the FFF did that come from??"
In hindsight, should have stopped at Book 3.
chappellmw90's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
myfrogmonster's review
3.0
I was entertained which is really all I ask for. I can only do three stars because I find myself not at all invested in any of the characters, their joys or their sorrows. But I like it enough that I will read more if he writes them.
bookshirecat's review against another edition
3.0
I finished this series yesterday. I listened to the fourth part as an audiobook and definitely recommend, it has a great narrator. Overall, the series is well above average. The first two parts were amazing, the third and fourth slightly worse. I like the main character, Niall - the story is told mainly from his point of view. He is middle-aged man, same as the author, and I appreciate his more mature POV a lot. The series is set in London with occasional trips to the countryside. It’s centered around old magic and legends and I don’t get as much classic urban fantasy vibe from it as is usual with these. I think there will be another book in the future, the cliffhanger in the fourth part is smartly done. (Must I mention I love Tate? I think it goes without saying.)
beckylej's review against another edition
5.0
It's time for another Courts of the Feyre review!
Beware, if you've not read the earlier books there are spoilers ahead!
When we left off with Strangeness and Charm, the courts reluctantly decided to consider the eighth court as a new addition. The decision isn't unanimous and while the seventh court hasn't had an official presence in ages, everyone knows they'll be the biggest objectors. The eighth court would offer a place to all the human feyre hybrids - those like Niall and his own daughter, Alex - and those recently freed from Porton Down, who have lately caused... trouble. But trouble with the mongrels - as some of the feyre refer to them - is the least of Niall and Blackbird's worries. The wraithkin are up to something and with the High Court split on their decision regarding the hybrids, both Niall and his wife know there's bound to be some big issues to be dealt with.
I've sung Mike Shevdon's praises often enough that you are all aware by now of my fan girl status! The Courts of the Feyre series is a win in every way in my humble opinion - the world, the characters, the stories, the setting, the history...
Sadly, all good things must come to an end and it seems this is it for the Courts of the Feyre series. *sniff* I would have loved more closure knowing this is the final installment, but it's been a wild and crazy entertaining ride!
Mike Shevdon catapulted to the top of my favorites list with his debut, SIXTY-ONE NAILS. As such, while I'm not sure what he might have planned next, I can guarantee that whatever it is (and hopefully he does have something planned), it'll make it to my must have list as soon as it's announced.
If you're a fan of the series, check Shevdon's website for his piece bidding farewell to the Courts of the Feyre as well as his extras page for his Acknowledgments and End Notes (which didn't make it to the book apparently).
Beware, if you've not read the earlier books there are spoilers ahead!
When we left off with Strangeness and Charm, the courts reluctantly decided to consider the eighth court as a new addition. The decision isn't unanimous and while the seventh court hasn't had an official presence in ages, everyone knows they'll be the biggest objectors. The eighth court would offer a place to all the human feyre hybrids - those like Niall and his own daughter, Alex - and those recently freed from Porton Down, who have lately caused... trouble. But trouble with the mongrels - as some of the feyre refer to them - is the least of Niall and Blackbird's worries. The wraithkin are up to something and with the High Court split on their decision regarding the hybrids, both Niall and his wife know there's bound to be some big issues to be dealt with.
I've sung Mike Shevdon's praises often enough that you are all aware by now of my fan girl status! The Courts of the Feyre series is a win in every way in my humble opinion - the world, the characters, the stories, the setting, the history...
Sadly, all good things must come to an end and it seems this is it for the Courts of the Feyre series. *sniff* I would have loved more closure knowing this is the final installment, but it's been a wild and crazy entertaining ride!
Mike Shevdon catapulted to the top of my favorites list with his debut, SIXTY-ONE NAILS. As such, while I'm not sure what he might have planned next, I can guarantee that whatever it is (and hopefully he does have something planned), it'll make it to my must have list as soon as it's announced.
If you're a fan of the series, check Shevdon's website for his piece bidding farewell to the Courts of the Feyre as well as his extras page for his Acknowledgments and End Notes (which didn't make it to the book apparently).
seejennread's review against another edition
2.0
This was just an okay ending. Blackbird was a little better, Niall was still just as stupid and clueless as ever, liked Alex still. Seems open-ended tho, more books coming?
eliwray's review against another edition
4.0
Thrilling, imaginative, with an end to the series that was completely unexpected, and satisfying.
anothercurleyhairbooklover's review
4.0
i liked this better than the third in the series.....what is going to happen next?
eahaynes's review
4.0
I won't say much but to agree with other reviewers: I still love the idea of this series, but this was the most predictable and bland of the four. The ending was disappointing and didn't live up to its promise.
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