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ravenleegracey's review
4.0
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**Beware of possible spoilers**
Tatiana's world changed with a single kiss. Torn between her hatred for Azor and her unwanted love for him, she must fight through the bond's effects and decide what she really wants. But lies and deception run rampant in the kingdom, and if she doesn't find out who she can truly trust, and fast, she might not live to see things change. Everlost takes place at the same time as Evergreen, only from within Natatoria.
This book was really hard for me. The characters were the same as ever, although the entirety of the book until the very very end followed Tatiana and her bodyguard Jacob's point of views. The two of them, joined with Azor and a few supporting characters are the bulk what what you are exposed to until they very end.
The story and writing were amazing. There were a few plot holes, which have lingered throughout this series and never been fully addressed or fixed, but otherwise it was perfect. The writing is compelling and fast paced and leaves you wanting more with every turn of the page.
What didn't work for me, really was the point of views. In my review of book #2, Evergreen, I had said that not having an eye into the kingdom made the book unsettling for me. After reading Everlost, I can understand why the book didn't flop between the land and sea. It would've made the story too incredibly long and wouldn't have been possible to split between two novels because of the fact that the conflict would have taken far too long to build. Everlost was no different. Not having any knowledge of land, although you already know what happens there, was unsettling. This started out as Ash and Fin's story and then Everlost steals it and makes it Tatiana's story. I feel like the end of the novel didn't have enough resolution and stole the story away too extremely. There should have been a better balance.
Aside from those issues though, this was still a wonderful read. It attaches itself to you right away and you cling to the words, desperate to make it to the next page and see how things go. While I enjoyed every moment, I was left disappointed in the end. I'm not sure if this is the end of the series, but if it is, I am left saddened and unfulfilled.
**Beware of possible spoilers**
Tatiana's world changed with a single kiss. Torn between her hatred for Azor and her unwanted love for him, she must fight through the bond's effects and decide what she really wants. But lies and deception run rampant in the kingdom, and if she doesn't find out who she can truly trust, and fast, she might not live to see things change. Everlost takes place at the same time as Evergreen, only from within Natatoria.
This book was really hard for me. The characters were the same as ever, although the entirety of the book until the very very end followed Tatiana and her bodyguard Jacob's point of views. The two of them, joined with Azor and a few supporting characters are the bulk what what you are exposed to until they very end.
The story and writing were amazing. There were a few plot holes, which have lingered throughout this series and never been fully addressed or fixed, but otherwise it was perfect. The writing is compelling and fast paced and leaves you wanting more with every turn of the page.
What didn't work for me, really was the point of views. In my review of book #2, Evergreen, I had said that not having an eye into the kingdom made the book unsettling for me. After reading Everlost, I can understand why the book didn't flop between the land and sea. It would've made the story too incredibly long and wouldn't have been possible to split between two novels because of the fact that the conflict would have taken far too long to build. Everlost was no different. Not having any knowledge of land, although you already know what happens there, was unsettling. This started out as Ash and Fin's story and then Everlost steals it and makes it Tatiana's story. I feel like the end of the novel didn't have enough resolution and stole the story away too extremely. There should have been a better balance.
Aside from those issues though, this was still a wonderful read. It attaches itself to you right away and you cling to the words, desperate to make it to the next page and see how things go. While I enjoyed every moment, I was left disappointed in the end. I'm not sure if this is the end of the series, but if it is, I am left saddened and unfulfilled.
guylou's review
4.0
This is the last book of the Mer Tales series. I enjoyed the story from Tatiana's point of view. This book was better than the second one. It was filled with lots of action and revelations. I think this is a great clean series with good values.
trisha_thomas's review
2.0
This took a while to get going
and didn't really explain a lot of stuff, but only made it more confusing.
Tatiana was an inconsistent main character who was nice and then awful, all in the same breath.
but the last 1/3 was pretty good and it was interesting to see the end of the series.
and didn't really explain a lot of stuff, but only made it more confusing.
Tatiana was an inconsistent main character who was nice and then awful, all in the same breath.
but the last 1/3 was pretty good and it was interesting to see the end of the series.
potaytaspages's review against another edition
3.0
I would have given this a better rating if the ending wasn't so fast! A huge war was summed up in like 3 chapters.
my_booklove's review
1.0
To be honest, I skipped the middle of this book. I really didn't like it, and here's some of why.
1. It was a TOTALLY different style. Going to 3rd person, mainly focused on Tatiana, as opposed to 1st person switching from Finn to Ash and back, was a total shock. It didn't flow as well.
2. You went back in time. You went from Finn and Ash going to Natatoria straight to Tatiana after the promise. Again, it didn't flow right. Especially when I, as a reader, was stuck on Fin and Ash and didn't want to leave them. I would've suggested Brenda merged this book into the last, adding chapters from Tatiana and Jacob in parallel to chapters from Fin and Ash. This way, the book could've lead up to the battle. The next book could've been the battle and how they fixed up Natatoria, who took rule, etc. I think it would've worked better.
3. A whole new cast of people were introduced, and only one or two old members were involved. Again, a total shock. You get stuck on characters, and this book didn't fit with the other ones.
4. I got bored. Was not gripping, and took me many hours of PROCRASTINATING before I read. That's unheard of for me, I procrastinate BY reading, not procrastinate to stop reading. Ugh.
Overall, not a great finish to a series I loved and previously devoured. To be honest, Im gonna pretend this book doesn't exist and the series will finish after book 2.
Sorry to burst someone's bubble, these are my thoughts and if you don't agree that's fine. Please don't let my review stop you from reading this book, it's just my honest thoughts.
Playlist:
Gravity by Sara Barellis
1. It was a TOTALLY different style. Going to 3rd person, mainly focused on Tatiana, as opposed to 1st person switching from Finn to Ash and back, was a total shock. It didn't flow as well.
2. You went back in time. You went from Finn and Ash going to Natatoria straight to Tatiana after the promise. Again, it didn't flow right. Especially when I, as a reader, was stuck on Fin and Ash and didn't want to leave them. I would've suggested Brenda merged this book into the last, adding chapters from Tatiana and Jacob in parallel to chapters from Fin and Ash. This way, the book could've lead up to the battle. The next book could've been the battle and how they fixed up Natatoria, who took rule, etc. I think it would've worked better.
3. A whole new cast of people were introduced, and only one or two old members were involved. Again, a total shock. You get stuck on characters, and this book didn't fit with the other ones.
4. I got bored. Was not gripping, and took me many hours of PROCRASTINATING before I read. That's unheard of for me, I procrastinate BY reading, not procrastinate to stop reading. Ugh.
Overall, not a great finish to a series I loved and previously devoured. To be honest, Im gonna pretend this book doesn't exist and the series will finish after book 2.
Sorry to burst someone's bubble, these are my thoughts and if you don't agree that's fine. Please don't let my review stop you from reading this book, it's just my honest thoughts.
Playlist:
Gravity by Sara Barellis
kvangundy's review
5.0
WOW....WOW...WOW!!!!! That's a total understatement for Everlost. Although I am sad the series is over, I have to say what a way to finish it. I was fortunate enough to work with Brenda on Everlost so I got an early read of the story. Brenda once again amazed me with her weaving of this tale. I was literally on the edge of my seat. The plot twists were abundant as well as the love and hate for the individual characters. I actually screamed out loud "NO WAY!" at certain points in this book. I will not go into any details because I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but hang onto your fins everyone, Brenda did amazing as usual! If you haven't read Evergreen and Everblue I highly suggest you do so prior to reading Everlost. It's a story for all ages. Congratulation Brenda on another fin-tastic book! I do believe it is by far your best book to date.
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