ctaylor81's review against another edition
2.0
I was expecting something a little more from this book and the series itself. Some moments were awesome to read and others fell flat.
penalew's review against another edition
3.0
I may have liked it better if I had read the first five books of the series. I did love that it was a gift from a great student:)
renewild's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
lbooksandruby's review against another edition
1.0
Thank goodness it's finally over! This series certainly did not make me want to read anything else by this author. I wouldn't read this series again, nor would I recommend it beyond the first book, if that.
jennigma's review against another edition
3.0
It definitely was a better ending than I was expecting. I was actually very satisfied with the ending.
With that being said, PRAISE THE LORD THIS SERIES HAS COME TO AN END!
I didn't know how much more of it I could take. I was eventually sold the romance with begrudging acceptance when I realized that it went way back before Damen was immortal. I didn't fall in love with any of the characters, though I did have more respect for Ever She found out the truth and stuck to what she knew with a strong head and didn't let herself be swayed by possibly not seeing Damen again. I'm proud of her. She's really come a long way.
The series, overall, has way more books than it needs. There's no need to drag stuff out. I will probably never feel the urge to read this series again and I can't wait to get them back to my friend. But for the record it did all wrap up very nicely. That is all.
With that being said, PRAISE THE LORD THIS SERIES HAS COME TO AN END!
I didn't know how much more of it I could take. I was eventually sold the romance with begrudging acceptance when I realized that it went way back before Damen was immortal. I didn't fall in love with any of the characters, though I did have more respect for Ever
Spoiler
when she chose her soul's immortality rather than physical immortality whether her boyfriend or soul-mate or whatever would not.The series, overall, has way more books than it needs. There's no need to drag stuff out. I will probably never feel the urge to read this series again and I can't wait to get them back to my friend. But for the record it did all wrap up very nicely. That is all.
ciaralo's review against another edition
3.0
(Originally posted at http://lostatmidnightreviews.blogspot.ca/)
I remember when my eye first caught the gorgeous cover of Evermore. I was just getting into reading teen lit, and I was absolutely entranced by this series. My love faltered a bit near the middle, but re-surged once again by the end. I waited awhile to read Everlasting but I wish I hadn't. This was a surprising, but fitting end to the series, and I enjoyed every bit of it.
I was really shocked about the direction this novel took. If I expected the complete glamorization of immortality, I was sorely mistaken. And I kind of loved it. I mean, think about it. Would you really want to live forever? Would you want to have life almost pass you buy and just be stuck in place? I'm sure it would be awesome at first. But, forever is an extremely long time. And in reality, it would be more of a curse than a dream. And I kind of loved that Everlasting talked about that. I'm usually not a fan of karmic ideas, but I think it fit well with the themes and ideas of the series.
Ever and Damen. Oh, I really do adore them. I've continued to read this series because I have such faith in their relationship. I mean, it's spanned centuries! But, they just seem to click together. They have their issues, both seperately and as a couple, but they also have this unbreakable bond and a willingness to make it work even through the hardships. Ever can sometimes be irritating, but in this last installement I was really proud of her determination. She knew what she had to do and was going to fight to make sure she fixed all the wrongs that had been made. I also liked seeing this uncertain side of Damen. Usually so sure and put together, getting to see a different Damen was an added bonus in this final installment. Together, they are a fantastic duo, and I'll miss reading about their adventures.
My problem with book is ironic. Because, although I appreciated that this novel didn't follow the typical conventions I expected, I wasn't a huge fan of that way it did go. I think that's a personal perspective though, since it's the idea that bothered me. I loved the idea of questioning immortality, but not exactly the direction those questions took. Now, that sounds kind of complicated, and that's probably because I still feel muddled about it. The same things that made me enjoy the novel also detracted from it. I don't really like picture perfect, and I felt a lot of the novel was (or, it was implied that it would be) although, not in the way I expected. At the same time, after six books I wanted to see Ever and Damen be happy together. So, yeah. I was pretty conflicted about the whole thing. One thing I know for sure: I'm going to really miss Romy and Rayne.
Overall, Everlasting was exactly the end that this series needed, even if I didn't see it coming. It was fun, engaging, and filled with passion. Things I love in a series, and things I'm glad to see in Everlasting. I'll miss the awesome duo, Summerland and all the amazing things that I have loved while reading the Evermore series! A great end, and a beautiful series.
I remember when my eye first caught the gorgeous cover of Evermore. I was just getting into reading teen lit, and I was absolutely entranced by this series. My love faltered a bit near the middle, but re-surged once again by the end. I waited awhile to read Everlasting but I wish I hadn't. This was a surprising, but fitting end to the series, and I enjoyed every bit of it.
I was really shocked about the direction this novel took. If I expected the complete glamorization of immortality, I was sorely mistaken. And I kind of loved it. I mean, think about it. Would you really want to live forever? Would you want to have life almost pass you buy and just be stuck in place? I'm sure it would be awesome at first. But, forever is an extremely long time. And in reality, it would be more of a curse than a dream. And I kind of loved that Everlasting talked about that. I'm usually not a fan of karmic ideas, but I think it fit well with the themes and ideas of the series.
Ever and Damen. Oh, I really do adore them. I've continued to read this series because I have such faith in their relationship. I mean, it's spanned centuries! But, they just seem to click together. They have their issues, both seperately and as a couple, but they also have this unbreakable bond and a willingness to make it work even through the hardships. Ever can sometimes be irritating, but in this last installement I was really proud of her determination. She knew what she had to do and was going to fight to make sure she fixed all the wrongs that had been made. I also liked seeing this uncertain side of Damen. Usually so sure and put together, getting to see a different Damen was an added bonus in this final installment. Together, they are a fantastic duo, and I'll miss reading about their adventures.
My problem with book is ironic. Because, although I appreciated that this novel didn't follow the typical conventions I expected, I wasn't a huge fan of that way it did go. I think that's a personal perspective though, since it's the idea that bothered me. I loved the idea of questioning immortality, but not exactly the direction those questions took. Now, that sounds kind of complicated, and that's probably because I still feel muddled about it. The same things that made me enjoy the novel also detracted from it. I don't really like picture perfect, and I felt a lot of the novel was (or, it was implied that it would be) although, not in the way I expected. At the same time, after six books I wanted to see Ever and Damen be happy together. So, yeah. I was pretty conflicted about the whole thing. One thing I know for sure: I'm going to really miss Romy and Rayne.
Overall, Everlasting was exactly the end that this series needed, even if I didn't see it coming. It was fun, engaging, and filled with passion. Things I love in a series, and things I'm glad to see in Everlasting. I'll miss the awesome duo, Summerland and all the amazing things that I have loved while reading the Evermore series! A great end, and a beautiful series.
eliz_abethreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.0
damnthereiam's review against another edition
4.0
Finally, the characters came to their senses! I enjoyed the series but would have liked more about their future at the end, it was a little rushed after so many books leading up to that ending.
jeneil's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly better than I expected. I'm still relieved it's over.
kariinareads's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0