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awesomebrandi's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. This book had more silly romance in it, or I would give it four stars. Page turning ending sequence. Still a fun read and good closure to the series.
emily_gaynier's review against another edition
5.0
My opinion of Lady Linette really dropped in the third book and this book put her back in my good graces
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
5.0
This series is so wildly entertaining. The ending is satisfying and ties into Carriger's other series well.
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This series is so wildly entertaining. The ending is satisfying and ties into Carriger's other series well.
Merged review:
This series is so wildly entertaining. The ending is satisfying and ties into Carriger's other series well.
hobbiesofstefs's review against another edition
5.0
Great conclusion to the series
Loved this series. I am sad to see it it end but the ending was great. It leaves you wanting more but it still finishes up all the plot lines.
It was so good I tried to slow down and enjoy the book.
Loved this series. I am sad to see it it end but the ending was great. It leaves you wanting more but it still finishes up all the plot lines.
It was so good I tried to slow down and enjoy the book.
kate_k554's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
The Picklemen are up to no good, as usual, but this time, it appears that they just might succeed in their evil plan. Exactly what that plan is remains uncertain, though it clearly involves Madame Geraldine’s finishing school. Sephronia and her closest group of friends have become aware that something evil is afoot, but no one seems to believe them, at least not until it is too late to do much about it. Or so it seems. But once again, Sephronia and the others are determined to turn a situation where failure seems assured into a way to succeed and if not save the school, at least to save London.
I listened to the audiobook version of this title. It is the final book in the Finishing School Series and does not disappoint. The narrator once again does a great job of keeping the characters’ voices distinct from each other so that there is no confusion as to who is speaking at any point. There is a lot happening in this story, and it will take all of Sephronia and the other girls’ skills as they work together to succeed. With the school evacuated of most of the students and Sephronia working to try and save it from the Picklemen who have hijacked it, the question seems to be whether or not Sephronia will be able to save the remaining teachers and sooties still on board the airship while not getting caught, all while finding a way to thwart the plot that is already underway. But if anyone can manage it, it will be Sephronia and her friends. This book was full of action and danger, as well as being entertaining to watch the girls use their skills and allies to do everything they could to stop these evil men and try to come out of it alive.
This was a very fun story and an exciting ending to the series. I also love how it sets things up for another series by Ms. Carriger, (one that I had already read before discovering this series). So I really enjoyed seeing how the characters not only became who they are, but how they fit into the other series (even if they are not prominent in that one. I believe they are at least mentioned if I am remembering correctly.) I enjoyed this series.
If you have read any of Ms. Carriger’s books and enjoyed them, then I believe you will enjoy this book as well, Of course, I would recommend that you read the first three books in this series before this one as I believe that you will lose some of the excitement if you do not know the why of some of the things happening in this book. If you enjoy steampunk stories, this will also be one that I believe you will enjoy as well.
I listened to the audiobook version of this title. It is the final book in the Finishing School Series and does not disappoint. The narrator once again does a great job of keeping the characters’ voices distinct from each other so that there is no confusion as to who is speaking at any point. There is a lot happening in this story, and it will take all of Sephronia and the other girls’ skills as they work together to succeed. With the school evacuated of most of the students and Sephronia working to try and save it from the Picklemen who have hijacked it, the question seems to be whether or not Sephronia will be able to save the remaining teachers and sooties still on board the airship while not getting caught, all while finding a way to thwart the plot that is already underway. But if anyone can manage it, it will be Sephronia and her friends. This book was full of action and danger, as well as being entertaining to watch the girls use their skills and allies to do everything they could to stop these evil men and try to come out of it alive.
This was a very fun story and an exciting ending to the series. I also love how it sets things up for another series by Ms. Carriger, (one that I had already read before discovering this series). So I really enjoyed seeing how the characters not only became who they are, but how they fit into the other series (even if they are not prominent in that one. I believe they are at least mentioned if I am remembering correctly.) I enjoyed this series.
If you have read any of Ms. Carriger’s books and enjoyed them, then I believe you will enjoy this book as well, Of course, I would recommend that you read the first three books in this series before this one as I believe that you will lose some of the excitement if you do not know the why of some of the things happening in this book. If you enjoy steampunk stories, this will also be one that I believe you will enjoy as well.
brandidean's review against another edition
3.0
Didn’t like the ending as much as the beginning on this series. The concept still really charming, but the romance wasn’t particularly interesting. And there was way more ... I guess world building than seemed necessary. You got a lot more detail on the quirks of this world than ended up having any bearing on the story. There just wasn’t enough story to warrant going to that much trouble. But it was still a lot of fun, and honestly, worth the read for the covers alone.
krisglomb's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
An absolutely incredible ending to this series. I loved growing up with Sophronia and her friends. It’s hard to believe the girl we saw playing shenanigans in her family’s dumbwaiter is the same woman who now is ready to lead covert missions around the world. It’s not that we never believed she could do it, but more that amidst all the fun and laughter you have to sit back and go “wow, they really grew up, huh?” It’s what you’d want your 4 years of college to feel like: delightfully unexpected, wondrous in all you can learn, empowering in what you can do, and a safe place to get into all the good trouble you want with the friends you never knew you’d have.
This is escapism at its best and it might be the first time I’ve liked the audiobook more than the written. The narrator brought these characters to life and I was giggling on all my walks to the train and to work.
I’ll be returning to this world again and again and if this is a good example of all Gail Carriger’s work, I’ll be reading it all!