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5.0
Disclaimer: I received an eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you kindly to Joshua David Bellin for my eARC.
This series has been a ride from start to finish. House of Earth, House of Stone is the third and final book in the Ecosystem trilogy, and it picks up in the midst of a war between the dark queen Miriam and the City of the Queens. Miriam has an army of deadly and nightmarish creatures at her command, and Sarah is left with no choice but to flee the City of the Queens in search of the missing Queen, Celestina. It is only together that they have any hope of defeating the dark queen and the ancient curse that threatens not only the City of the Queens but the entire existence of the Ecosystem.
In the final book of the Ecosystem trilogy, we explore even further into the Ecosystem, into the northern, treacherous, and snow-tipped mountains. We encounter and battle new monstrous creatures, uncover ancient curses, and delve into the tragic history of the dark queen. One thing about this series that I have continuously adored is how much attention has been paid into the Ecosystem and its workings and history. There’s just so much depth! The world that Joshua David Bellin has created leaves me completely engrossed from start to finish, it’s a truly immersive setting.
I’ve said in my reviews of both the first book, [b:Ecosystem|39663460|Ecosystem (Ecosystem, #1)|Joshua David Bellin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1523468091s/39663460.jpg|61238064], and the second book, [b:The Devouring Land|42098572|The Devouring Land (Ecosystem, #2)|Joshua David Bellin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1538258999s/42098572.jpg|65663266], that I adore Sarah, our protagonist. She’s such a formidable and intelligent character and also a complex and flawed individual. She’s one of the few people who truly get the Ecosystem, and it’s been so amazing to see her growth throughout the series. There is a love triangle in here too, but it is done fantastically! Probably one of the few love-triangles I actually like because there’s no petty girl on girl hate, and it comes to such a nice (and probably realistic) conclusion.
A lovely little tidbit is that there are several confirmed queer characters in here and a couple of side f/f romances.
I’m sad that the series has ended, but I think it’s a fitting ending to such a great trilogy! If you’re a fan of post-apocalyptic and fantasy literature with a fierce protagonist, I do think this is a trilogy you should check out. It’s such a gem and one that will stay with me for a long time.
This series has been a ride from start to finish. House of Earth, House of Stone is the third and final book in the Ecosystem trilogy, and it picks up in the midst of a war between the dark queen Miriam and the City of the Queens. Miriam has an army of deadly and nightmarish creatures at her command, and Sarah is left with no choice but to flee the City of the Queens in search of the missing Queen, Celestina. It is only together that they have any hope of defeating the dark queen and the ancient curse that threatens not only the City of the Queens but the entire existence of the Ecosystem.
In the final book of the Ecosystem trilogy, we explore even further into the Ecosystem, into the northern, treacherous, and snow-tipped mountains. We encounter and battle new monstrous creatures, uncover ancient curses, and delve into the tragic history of the dark queen. One thing about this series that I have continuously adored is how much attention has been paid into the Ecosystem and its workings and history. There’s just so much depth! The world that Joshua David Bellin has created leaves me completely engrossed from start to finish, it’s a truly immersive setting.
I’ve said in my reviews of both the first book, [b:Ecosystem|39663460|Ecosystem (Ecosystem, #1)|Joshua David Bellin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1523468091s/39663460.jpg|61238064], and the second book, [b:The Devouring Land|42098572|The Devouring Land (Ecosystem, #2)|Joshua David Bellin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1538258999s/42098572.jpg|65663266], that I adore Sarah, our protagonist. She’s such a formidable and intelligent character and also a complex and flawed individual. She’s one of the few people who truly get the Ecosystem, and it’s been so amazing to see her growth throughout the series. There is a love triangle in here too, but it is done fantastically! Probably one of the few love-triangles I actually like because there’s no petty girl on girl hate, and it comes to such a nice (and probably realistic) conclusion.
A lovely little tidbit is that there are several confirmed queer characters in here and a couple of side f/f romances.
I’m sad that the series has ended, but I think it’s a fitting ending to such a great trilogy! If you’re a fan of post-apocalyptic and fantasy literature with a fierce protagonist, I do think this is a trilogy you should check out. It’s such a gem and one that will stay with me for a long time.
bchristian541's review
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
The Dark Queen has attacked the City of Queens. Sarah is forced to leave the city with her band of survivors. Then her and a group of her closest allies search for the missing Queen, Celstinia, in hopes that the two of them combined can take down the Dark Queen. Do they find her? Is the Dark Queen defeated? Find out in House of Earth, House of Stone.
I enjoyed this installment of the series. The lineages can get a little daunting, but there is a timeline at the end of the book that helps with understanding it and then a list of all of the species of animals and plants follows the timeline. This book is full of twists and turns. I did not want to put the book down.
I enjoyed this installment of the series. The lineages can get a little daunting, but there is a timeline at the end of the book that helps with understanding it and then a list of all of the species of animals and plants follows the timeline. This book is full of twists and turns. I did not want to put the book down.
laurenbookishtwins's review
5.0
Disclaimer: I received an eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you kindly to Joshua David Bellin for my eARC.
This series has been a ride from start to finish. House of Earth, House of Stone is the third and final book in the Ecosystem trilogy, and it picks up in the midst of a war between the dark queen Miriam and the City of the Queens. Miriam has an army of deadly and nightmarish creatures at her command, and Sarah is left with no choice but to flee the City of the Queens in search of the missing Queen, Celestina. It is only together that they have any hope of defeating the dark queen and the ancient curse that threatens not only the City of the Queens but the entire existence of the Ecosystem.
In the final book of the Ecosystem trilogy, we explore even further into the Ecosystem, into the northern, treacherous, and snow-tipped mountains. We encounter and battle new monstrous creatures, uncover ancient curses, and delve into the tragic history of the dark queen. One thing about this series that I have continuously adored is how much attention has been paid into the Ecosystem and its workings and history. There’s just so much depth! The world that Joshua David Bellin has created leaves me completely engrossed from start to finish, it’s a truly immersive setting.
I’ve said in my reviews of both the first book, [b:Ecosystem|39663460|Ecosystem (Ecosystem, #1)|Joshua David Bellin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1523468091s/39663460.jpg|61238064], and the second book, [b:The Devouring Land|42098572|The Devouring Land (Ecosystem, #2)|Joshua David Bellin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1538258999s/42098572.jpg|65663266], that I adore Sarah, our protagonist. She’s such a formidable and intelligent character and also a complex and flawed individual. She’s one of the few people who truly get the Ecosystem, and it’s been so amazing to see her growth throughout the series. There is a love triangle in here too, but it is done fantastically! Probably one of the few love-triangles I actually like because there’s no petty girl on girl hate, and it comes to such a nice (and probably realistic) conclusion.
A lovely little tidbit is that there are several confirmed queer characters in here and a couple of side f/f romances.
I’m sad that the series has ended, but I think it’s a fitting ending to such a great trilogy! If you’re a fan of post-apocalyptic and fantasy literature with a fierce protagonist, I do think this is a trilogy you should check out. It’s such a gem and one that will stay with me for a long time.
This series has been a ride from start to finish. House of Earth, House of Stone is the third and final book in the Ecosystem trilogy, and it picks up in the midst of a war between the dark queen Miriam and the City of the Queens. Miriam has an army of deadly and nightmarish creatures at her command, and Sarah is left with no choice but to flee the City of the Queens in search of the missing Queen, Celestina. It is only together that they have any hope of defeating the dark queen and the ancient curse that threatens not only the City of the Queens but the entire existence of the Ecosystem.
In the final book of the Ecosystem trilogy, we explore even further into the Ecosystem, into the northern, treacherous, and snow-tipped mountains. We encounter and battle new monstrous creatures, uncover ancient curses, and delve into the tragic history of the dark queen. One thing about this series that I have continuously adored is how much attention has been paid into the Ecosystem and its workings and history. There’s just so much depth! The world that Joshua David Bellin has created leaves me completely engrossed from start to finish, it’s a truly immersive setting.
I’ve said in my reviews of both the first book, [b:Ecosystem|39663460|Ecosystem (Ecosystem, #1)|Joshua David Bellin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1523468091s/39663460.jpg|61238064], and the second book, [b:The Devouring Land|42098572|The Devouring Land (Ecosystem, #2)|Joshua David Bellin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1538258999s/42098572.jpg|65663266], that I adore Sarah, our protagonist. She’s such a formidable and intelligent character and also a complex and flawed individual. She’s one of the few people who truly get the Ecosystem, and it’s been so amazing to see her growth throughout the series. There is a love triangle in here too, but it is done fantastically! Probably one of the few love-triangles I actually like because there’s no petty girl on girl hate, and it comes to such a nice (and probably realistic) conclusion.
A lovely little tidbit is that there are several confirmed queer characters in here and a couple of side f/f romances.
I’m sad that the series has ended, but I think it’s a fitting ending to such a great trilogy! If you’re a fan of post-apocalyptic and fantasy literature with a fierce protagonist, I do think this is a trilogy you should check out. It’s such a gem and one that will stay with me for a long time.
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