aprilk's review against another edition
5.0
Othersphere is the final book in The Otherkin trilogy by Nina Berry. It begins shortly after Caleb left in Othermoon feeling betrayed by Dez. Now with Caleb gone Dez has started dating Lazar and has not heard from Caleb since he left. After Amaris sneaks out of the school Dez follows her, knowing she's going to meet up with Caleb. She just wants to see that he's okay, but when they are suddenly attacked by Ximon and The Tribunal things take a turn for the worst. Ximon opens a portal to Othersphere and throws Amaris through it into the dangerous other world. Now Dez, Caleb, and the other shifters have to find a way to get her back.
Othersphere is an amazing ride of fantasy and adventure! It was exhilarating picturing the strange new world and learning of the amazing ways it awakens Dez' s senses. I loved finding out more about Dez and her amazing connection to Othersphere. I can only imagine being a teenager trying to find out who you are and where your from while being stuck in a love triangle with two brothers and having the pressure of a friend's death on your shoulders. Needless to say tensions are high within the group, causing emotions to run amuck, pushing the story to a perfect crescendo as they race to save their friend.
I love the world Nina Berry has created in this book. So dangerously beautiful and breathtaking! It made me a little sad the story had to end. But I think it was a nice ending to the series with everything neatly resolved and Dez finally realizing she chooses who to be and that her origins doesn't have to define her.
Othersphere is an amazing ride of fantasy and adventure! It was exhilarating picturing the strange new world and learning of the amazing ways it awakens Dez' s senses. I loved finding out more about Dez and her amazing connection to Othersphere. I can only imagine being a teenager trying to find out who you are and where your from while being stuck in a love triangle with two brothers and having the pressure of a friend's death on your shoulders. Needless to say tensions are high within the group, causing emotions to run amuck, pushing the story to a perfect crescendo as they race to save their friend.
I love the world Nina Berry has created in this book. So dangerously beautiful and breathtaking! It made me a little sad the story had to end. But I think it was a nice ending to the series with everything neatly resolved and Dez finally realizing she chooses who to be and that her origins doesn't have to define her.
dreamerfreak's review against another edition
5.0
Nina Berry has crafted a winner all around in her Otherkin series. The world building is marvelous and seamless; the characters are so lifelike I expected them to step off the page. In this final installment of the trilogy, we finally learn the truth of Dez's parentage and abilities.
Dez is a beautifully flawed character; Bery doesn't hold back when it comes to fragility or the strength of the teenage mindset. Dez learns hard lessons throughout this series, but she finally learns the hardest of all in Othersphere: you can't base your self-perception on others. Growing up is hard enough without love triangles and world-saving in the mix.
May I just say again how in awe I am of the world building? Unique, spectacular, and gorgeous. Otherkin is a mash of multiverse, shifters, and something totally different, and the result in magical.
[I received this book for free through First Reads and was not required to write a positive or any other type of review. All opinions stated herein are solely my own.]
Dez is a beautifully flawed character; Bery doesn't hold back when it comes to fragility or the strength of the teenage mindset. Dez learns hard lessons throughout this series, but she finally learns the hardest of all in Othersphere: you can't base your self-perception on others. Growing up is hard enough without love triangles and world-saving in the mix.
May I just say again how in awe I am of the world building? Unique, spectacular, and gorgeous. Otherkin is a mash of multiverse, shifters, and something totally different, and the result in magical.
[I received this book for free through First Reads and was not required to write a positive or any other type of review. All opinions stated herein are solely my own.]
markma's review against another edition
4.0
Othersphere by Nina Berry is the third book in the Otherkin trilogy. In this book Dez, Lazar, London, Caleb, Amaris, Arnoldo, and November have to face the worst that Othersphere has to offer. When Dez follows Amaris when she goes to see Caleb she is glad she went. Ximon found out about the meeting and comes and attacks them. He sends Amaris through the veil into othersphere. Now they have to go throughout the veil into othersphere. During the journey they discover that they are up against a bigger threat to shifters than just the tribunal. Dez also finds some information out about her Biological parents, stuff that she was okay not knowing.
This book was really good. I loved the first two books and so I was super excited for the third book. I am sad that this series has ended, I will miss the characters. I would recommend this book to animal lovers. It is fast paced and funny.
This book was really good. I loved the first two books and so I was super excited for the third book. I am sad that this series has ended, I will miss the characters. I would recommend this book to animal lovers. It is fast paced and funny.
sangloup's review against another edition
5.0
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The final book of the Trilogy finds Dez confused and alone and having to make some major life choices. Discovering who she is, who she truly loves, and who she wants to be will mean sacrifice and hard work.
This was a great way to end the series, but I was a little sad about a few things that I would have liked not to have happened. Well written and pulled me in. I really enjoyed this whole series.
The final book of the Trilogy finds Dez confused and alone and having to make some major life choices. Discovering who she is, who she truly loves, and who she wants to be will mean sacrifice and hard work.
This was a great way to end the series, but I was a little sad about a few things that I would have liked not to have happened. Well written and pulled me in. I really enjoyed this whole series.
slc333's review against another edition
3.0
Ok - while I wasn't necessarily happy with some of the actions of the main characters (like Dez getting together with Lazar while still in love with Caleb, Caleb leaving, and Lazar for getting caught up with Dez) I could totally understand why each of them behaved as they did. And I loved Lazar he was my favourite character in the series.
kirstieellen's review against another edition
4.0
I have so much to say about this book. Othersphere brings us to the third instalment of the Otherkin trilogy. Dez is with Lazar - a character loathed up until the end of the second book . . . who are we kidding?! We still hate him, he stole Dez from Caleb, and we all know Caleb is just, you know, better [and totally still in love with Dez - so adorable]. So here we are gripping the book a little too tightly as we try and accept this apparent love Dez has for Lazar [whilst in your mind you're going pah, you still love Caleb and you know it]. But come the end of this book I was happy with the result of this little love triangle, but I definitely have mixed feelings about the book itself.
Problem number one. The plot. So let's take a step back and actually work out what the main point of this book is. Is it the love trio? Or is it Ximon? Or is it Orgoli? Or is it Dez's biological mother? Or is it whether Dez is going to go back to the Othersphere or not?
I found this a little frustrating to say the least. I didn't mind a bazillion things going on at once, but once the books ends I felt like, what the hell even happened for 300 pages. In short, it's more wibbly wobbly than the other books. I just felt the structure was a little off. But nonetheless it's pretty good. And if I was writing an essay on it, I would probably whip out some awesome opening sentence like; this book follows the journey of a teenage girl as she discovers who she actually loves, even though she already knows, whilst simultaneously losing all her friends (ish) and trying to battle off monsters, of which most are related to her. Okay. Not the best sentence. But you get my frustration? Thought so.
Problem number two. Ximon. We see a total break down of this jerk, bye bye Mr. toughness. I was like oh, okay then. It made sense but then it introduced this question that will bother you for the whole book, does he really deserve what he gets in the end. At first you'll jump off your chair and wave you trident around in the air saying YES OF COURSE. And then you think, but maybe he could change? But then you're like no. And then your head just hurts because his character is so much effort to think about. Ouch.
And now, I will bless you all with the paragraph you want to hear - how gorgeous Caleb is. That's RIGHT, despite our rocky break up with this sex god in the last book, he is still our shining knight in armour. So time to put those tissues away and start drooling over how chivalrous he is. His black coat is just, sigh, amazing. The sexual tension between him and Dez is agonising on so many levels. Just, breathe.
Lazar is so clingy. That's all I have to say. He's like a freshly cooked piece of spaghetti that you throw against the wall. Yeah. That's my level of love for him - non-existent. I was sad that Arnaldo didn't end up with a girl in this book [sorry if you were hoping he would] because he's so gorgeous. But omigod, when his brothers shift [because they're young] they're the most adorable little fluffy eagles. Ahem, anyway. The relationship between London and Amaris develops a bit more, it's pretty cute, but I'd forgotten they were together so I jumped the first time they walked in holding hands. I was like, say whaat, and then, oh yeah.
The actual conflict that happens in this book is awesome. What Berry does with the idea of extinct animals is awesome. I really enjoyed it. I cannot fault the book in this aspect, it's action packed and totally enjoyable. In a way, it follows the tradition of the other books by having plot twists and weird characters, so there's plenty to enjoy. Even though I was frustrated at some aspects of the book, it's just a solid good read that you can sink your teeth into . . . or fangs ;)
Problem number one. The plot. So let's take a step back and actually work out what the main point of this book is. Is it the love trio? Or is it Ximon? Or is it Orgoli? Or is it Dez's biological mother? Or is it whether Dez is going to go back to the Othersphere or not?
I found this a little frustrating to say the least. I didn't mind a bazillion things going on at once, but once the books ends I felt like, what the hell even happened for 300 pages. In short, it's more wibbly wobbly than the other books. I just felt the structure was a little off. But nonetheless it's pretty good. And if I was writing an essay on it, I would probably whip out some awesome opening sentence like; this book follows the journey of a teenage girl as she discovers who she actually loves, even though she already knows, whilst simultaneously losing all her friends (ish) and trying to battle off monsters, of which most are related to her. Okay. Not the best sentence. But you get my frustration? Thought so.
Problem number two. Ximon. We see a total break down of this jerk, bye bye Mr. toughness. I was like oh, okay then. It made sense but then it introduced this question that will bother you for the whole book, does he really deserve what he gets in the end. At first you'll jump off your chair and wave you trident around in the air saying YES OF COURSE. And then you think, but maybe he could change? But then you're like no. And then your head just hurts because his character is so much effort to think about. Ouch.
And now, I will bless you all with the paragraph you want to hear - how gorgeous Caleb is. That's RIGHT, despite our rocky break up with this sex god in the last book, he is still our shining knight in armour. So time to put those tissues away and start drooling over how chivalrous he is. His black coat is just, sigh, amazing. The sexual tension between him and Dez is agonising on so many levels. Just, breathe.
Lazar is so clingy. That's all I have to say. He's like a freshly cooked piece of spaghetti that you throw against the wall. Yeah. That's my level of love for him - non-existent. I was sad that Arnaldo didn't end up with a girl in this book [sorry if you were hoping he would] because he's so gorgeous. But omigod, when his brothers shift [because they're young] they're the most adorable little fluffy eagles. Ahem, anyway. The relationship between London and Amaris develops a bit more, it's pretty cute, but I'd forgotten they were together so I jumped the first time they walked in holding hands. I was like, say whaat, and then, oh yeah.
The actual conflict that happens in this book is awesome. What Berry does with the idea of extinct animals is awesome. I really enjoyed it. I cannot fault the book in this aspect, it's action packed and totally enjoyable. In a way, it follows the tradition of the other books by having plot twists and weird characters, so there's plenty to enjoy. Even though I was frustrated at some aspects of the book, it's just a solid good read that you can sink your teeth into . . . or fangs ;)
ckreads28's review against another edition
4.0
In finishing this series I was totally satisfied sadly I did not cry in this one. I did have one of the moments where I want to smack the character with their own book although it wasn't Dez, but November. I know she was in mourning for Siku, but I think no matter how bad you are hurting it gives you no excuse to lash out and hurt your friends especially the way she lashed out at Dez. I kind of wish someone would of smacked her and she also got on my nerves with the way she flirted with Lazar. They're was a bit of predictability in this one, but I think it was needed when wrapping this book up... The true reason why I gave it a 4/5 is because I would've like to see a sweet little kiss between London and Amaris! I applaud Nina for using a girlxgirl couple in her book and showing that despite your upbringing love can change your belief for the better. This was definitely a nice closer to the series. It showed all the right kinds of sacrifice.
julesgou's review against another edition
4.0
So now we come to the end of the shifters series.
It is the last stand. All of our questions are answered. Berry did a good job of wrapping things out even though I feel like she wrapped things up a little too nicely.
When I think about Dez, I see how much she has changed. She went from this girl who had a back brace, and who hide in the shadows to the leader, the one who changed so many things and views for the shifters. She took the otherkin world by storm and she flipped it upside down.
I do have to say, the Othersphere was a pretty cool place. Imagine, all those creatures living together? So much history in one place and the fact that I actually understood the evolution terms that Dez used? Added bonus.
I kind of found the love triangle pointless. It was sweet and we all knew what would happen in the end. I didn't like that Dez couldn't just tell the truth. Seriously. Just spit it out. Yes, ok, it will hurt but in the end, it will be better for both parties.
I think that most readers will find the ending to this series satisfying even though it is wrapped up a little too nicely.
A very interesting series that anyone should really check out.
It is the last stand. All of our questions are answered. Berry did a good job of wrapping things out even though I feel like she wrapped things up a little too nicely.
When I think about Dez, I see how much she has changed. She went from this girl who had a back brace, and who hide in the shadows to the leader, the one who changed so many things and views for the shifters. She took the otherkin world by storm and she flipped it upside down.
I do have to say, the Othersphere was a pretty cool place. Imagine, all those creatures living together? So much history in one place and the fact that I actually understood the evolution terms that Dez used? Added bonus.
I kind of found the love triangle pointless. It was sweet and we all knew what would happen in the end. I didn't like that Dez couldn't just tell the truth. Seriously. Just spit it out. Yes, ok, it will hurt but in the end, it will be better for both parties.
I think that most readers will find the ending to this series satisfying even though it is wrapped up a little too nicely.
A very interesting series that anyone should really check out.
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