bookwife's review against another edition
4.0
This one wasn't as great as the other 2 were. I can't put my finger on exactly what I didn't like about it. I just know that was bored for about the first 40% of the book. I did like that there was just a touch of romance. Nothing overwhelming.. really just a few kisses but I like that it was in there.
Overall the book was still good and I still enjoyed reading it but for most of the book I just wanted it to be over... which sounds worse than I am meaning it to be.. Idk how to say exactly what I am trying to say. So I am done. I LOVED the story. I loved every single one of the characters. I loved the magic. I loved the different Londons. Oh my god! I can't believe I forgot to mention how amazing the book was wrapped up. Honestly it was one of the greatest endings I've read in a long time. Everything was wrapped up and I felt happy afterwards. So YAY
I am excited to check out more of Schwab's books. The writing is beyond fantastic!!
Overall the book was still good and I still enjoyed reading it but for most of the book I just wanted it to be over... which sounds worse than I am meaning it to be.. Idk how to say exactly what I am trying to say. So I am done. I LOVED the story. I loved every single one of the characters. I loved the magic. I loved the different Londons. Oh my god! I can't believe I forgot to mention how amazing the book was wrapped up. Honestly it was one of the greatest endings I've read in a long time. Everything was wrapped up and I felt happy afterwards. So YAY
I am excited to check out more of Schwab's books. The writing is beyond fantastic!!
kellyroberson's review against another edition
4.0
A thoroughly satisfying end to a highly enjoyable trilogy.
frenchfrybye's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
the_pale_woman's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
3.0
I'm waffling on how I feel about this trilogy. It had an acceptable first book. A surprisingly enjoyable sequel. Then, finally, this slightly disappointing conclusion. All were decent reads, but as a whole, they don't add up to much. Even though I didn't fall in love with this series, I could see other readers doing so. Sometimes, it's easy to connect with a story, and other times, the fit is off.
The cliffhanger at the end of book 2 made the first part of book 3 feel like a climax. While that was unexpected, I didn't really enjoy it. I felt like the pacing was jerking me along. Especially when the story slows down and starts giving you random flashbacks for almost every named character. I appreciate the more in-depth information about the world and characters, but this method of storytelling made me feel like the book was disconnected from the first two entries. Or that it was trying to retcon aspects of the story. Either way, I could have done with less of these flashbacks or maybe flashbacks only from a few key characters.
While I didn't connect with the story, I did like the characters. The snarky dialog is entertaining even if it's slightly repetitive. And the relationships are easy to root for.
I liked it enough to read the continuation coming out soon, but I don't have any real expectations. In truth, that might benefit the read.
I might recommend this, but really, there are so many other series out there that I like more.
The cliffhanger at the end of book 2 made the first part of book 3 feel like a climax. While that was unexpected, I didn't really enjoy it. I felt like the pacing was jerking me along. Especially when the story slows down and starts giving you random flashbacks for almost every named character. I appreciate the more in-depth information about the world and characters, but this method of storytelling made me feel like the book was disconnected from the first two entries. Or that it was trying to retcon aspects of the story. Either way, I could have done with less of these flashbacks or maybe flashbacks only from a few key characters.
While I didn't connect with the story, I did like the characters. The snarky dialog is entertaining even if it's slightly repetitive. And the relationships are easy to root for.
I liked it enough to read the continuation coming out soon, but I don't have any real expectations. In truth, that might benefit the read.
I might recommend this, but really, there are so many other series out there that I like more.
readingwithkelsey's review against another edition
5.0
September 2023: Bye.
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October 2018: Still good. I still cried. I love this series so much. Anoshe, my friends.
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April 2018: An amazing ending - it's hard to say goodbye to characters that I really love. Schwab never fails to impress me, make me cry and make me laugh all in one read. I can't wait to read the new characters in her future Shades of Magic books. Anoshe.
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October 2018: Still good. I still cried. I love this series so much. Anoshe, my friends.
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April 2018: An amazing ending - it's hard to say goodbye to characters that I really love. Schwab never fails to impress me, make me cry and make me laugh all in one read. I can't wait to read the new characters in her future Shades of Magic books. Anoshe.
norpio's review against another edition
5.0
wow. This book had me crying my eyes out cause i have come to love every single character in it. And all of them have been through hell.
V. E Schwab created the best villains i have ever read about. The dane twins will literally haunt me for the rest of my life.
I had some problems with book 2 but this one... im amazed. I will definitely be reading more of Schwab's books in the future.
V. E Schwab created the best villains i have ever read about. The dane twins will literally haunt me for the rest of my life.
I had some problems with book 2 but this one... im amazed. I will definitely be reading more of Schwab's books in the future.
chenisejones's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
alchaea's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5