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cturn's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Pregnancy, Body horror, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Ableism
michael_gallipo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
kellieligon's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this series overall! There were a few aspects that left me just slightly underwhelmed, but nothing so drastic I couldn't finish the story. The romance was a bit forced or sudden, I was not a fan of how that came about.
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The conception portion was lacking description for me, I wish there was more context in the time jump or explanation of how the Phoenix chosen can make certain things happen out of chronological order? Not sure how to describe that better, maybe I missed something in that chapter.
I would have liked more through the birds' eyes or a better build up to Bingmei in her full Phoenix form. Perhaps some example of how it was different from just the wings?
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The conception portion was lacking description for me, I wish there was more context in the time jump or explanation of how the Phoenix chosen can make certain things happen out of chronological order? Not sure how to describe that better, maybe I missed something in that chapter.
I would have liked more through the birds' eyes or a better build up to Bingmei in her full Phoenix form. Perhaps some example of how it was different from just the wings?
mrslip28's review against another edition
5.0
I am not the wordsmith that Mr. Wheeler is, so please forgive the writing in this review. I got to read this book early in exchange for a review, and I was so excited because I had been COUNTING the days til it was released. I have read all of Jeff Wheeler's work and every time I think it'll get redundant or boring, he completely surprises me. This book was no exception. What an epilogue! There were twists, exceptional world building and character development, spiritual undertones, it was amazing. I thought I had an idea of how Bingmei's story would go but I was way off. Highly, HIGHLY recommend this series if you are looking for an incredible storyline, soulmates, dragons (and other creatures) and fantasy. His writing is fantastic, I made myself put the book down because I wanted to make it last! I don't want to give any spoilers away, but cannot stress enough how wonderful of a read this was.
arevikheboyan's review against another edition
4.0
A very captivating reading, a beautiful continuation of the previous works.
Language: atmospheric and captivating choice of words, really keeping the reader on the edge from start to finish.
Idea/plot: not too unique, unfortunately, however, keeps the reader interested till the end and more. I have some unanswered questions, however, I'd strongly suggest back to back reading with other books in the series for sure.
Evolution: masterfully done, we see a clear character and relationships evolution
Interest keeping: more than needed to be, now in desperate need of continuation, will definitely be interested in the sequel if the author ever decides to do so.
Conclusion/Climax: masterfully done.
Overall a very successful read and from research seems like fans would appreciate a separate sequel or even prequel.
Language: atmospheric and captivating choice of words, really keeping the reader on the edge from start to finish.
Idea/plot: not too unique, unfortunately, however, keeps the reader interested till the end and more. I have some unanswered questions, however, I'd strongly suggest back to back reading with other books in the series for sure.
Evolution: masterfully done, we see a clear character and relationships evolution
Interest keeping: more than needed to be, now in desperate need of continuation, will definitely be interested in the sequel if the author ever decides to do so.
Conclusion/Climax: masterfully done.
Overall a very successful read and from research seems like fans would appreciate a separate sequel or even prequel.
mistakenmaven's review against another edition
4.0
Great Book - IF ONLY IT WASN'T THE LAST?!
This series was certainly a different read from Jeff Wheeler's other story arcs. This book definitely left me wanting more and I hope he continues the story!
This series was certainly a different read from Jeff Wheeler's other story arcs. This book definitely left me wanting more and I hope he continues the story!
annette45's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks so much to 47North and NetGalley for letting me read and review this wonderful book. Jeff Wheeler has been one of my favorite authors for quite a while now. I love his books so much yet this one still surprised me when I felt like part of the story was speaking to me and he got me right there crying again - I don't cry when I read stories that often, but his books seem to always get me and they're always an emotional rollercoaster ride for me.
This book is the conclusion to the Grave Kingdom trilogy and it wraps most of the story up nicely, but leaves some of it open with a hint that he might be going back to this world to write more in the future. I would love if he returned to this world and wrote more especially after how he ended this story.
In this final installment in this series about Bingmei and her story, she has to fight to fulfill a prophecy to defeat an immortal evil and save the world from the darkness that's coming. If she fails, then Echion, the dragon of night and his Queen will be in power for the next thousand years. With Echion, comes his army of dragons that they have to watch out for and avoid as she and Quion travel behind the ancient death wall where she has to find the phoenix shrine and learn the words that will allow her to learn how to harness eternal magic. She also has to ultimately join the ranks of the dead as well.
As Bingmei and Quion travel to find the Phoenix shrine, they have challenges and conflicts with figuring out the best way to get there and to do what they can and are meant to do to save the world. There's so much in this book that it's hard to know how to best explain it, there's a lot woven and put into this that all comes together from the previous two books to complete the story. It has some interesting and different parts to the story with life and death and what it really means to join the ranks of the dead and go into the Grave Kingdom. It has a lot of symbolism and things that have had me thinking and lost in thought over this for a little while now.
Toward the end of this story is where there's the most emotional and heart-wrenching parts and I can't say much of anything for fear of giving things away. It really needs to be on your list, go pre-order it, get ready and read it for yourself!
This book is the conclusion to the Grave Kingdom trilogy and it wraps most of the story up nicely, but leaves some of it open with a hint that he might be going back to this world to write more in the future. I would love if he returned to this world and wrote more especially after how he ended this story.
In this final installment in this series about Bingmei and her story, she has to fight to fulfill a prophecy to defeat an immortal evil and save the world from the darkness that's coming. If she fails, then Echion, the dragon of night and his Queen will be in power for the next thousand years. With Echion, comes his army of dragons that they have to watch out for and avoid as she and Quion travel behind the ancient death wall where she has to find the phoenix shrine and learn the words that will allow her to learn how to harness eternal magic. She also has to ultimately join the ranks of the dead as well.
As Bingmei and Quion travel to find the Phoenix shrine, they have challenges and conflicts with figuring out the best way to get there and to do what they can and are meant to do to save the world. There's so much in this book that it's hard to know how to best explain it, there's a lot woven and put into this that all comes together from the previous two books to complete the story. It has some interesting and different parts to the story with life and death and what it really means to join the ranks of the dead and go into the Grave Kingdom. It has a lot of symbolism and things that have had me thinking and lost in thought over this for a little while now.
Toward the end of this story is where there's the most emotional and heart-wrenching parts and I can't say much of anything for fear of giving things away. It really needs to be on your list, go pre-order it, get ready and read it for yourself!
mistymoon24's review against another edition
2.0
I really didn't love how this series finished up. Honestly it really dragged from the second book, and if I didn't love the narrator, I would have DNF.