brett_renee14's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
5.0
northandsouth's review against another edition
4.0
In general a good conclusion to the series. It felt a bit too long for me though and I could have done without Maxim's and Emira's POVs. I still liked Kell as a protagonist, but I think Holland and Rhy stole the show in this one.
The ending may have tied up everything pretty well, but
The ending may have tied up everything pretty well, but
Spoiler
I'm just not a fan of having a redemption arc for the anti-hero and then they die at the end.1004indeyo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
elainem97's review against another edition
5.0
{Pros}
- It is action packed. Everything that happened in ‘A Gathering of Shadows’ was leading up to this moment: a grand culmination of previous events, and It! Is! Epic!
- All. The. Plot. Twists.
- Political Intrigue
- The prose continues to be so *chef’s kiss*
- Seriously, the action sequences were giving me heart palpitations.
- All the character development and the delving into some deep questions.
- Rhy’s character went from bearable to Yes my King! Although technically the weakest link in terms of magic ability he comes out as one of the strongest characters in terms of development, and the devotion he has for his people is so amazing, I feel like a proud mom
- Holland’s character arc wrecked me and I’m sobbing but I understand why it had to be this way
- Alucard Emery is one smooth mofo
- That scene with Lila and Kell in the boat. Nobody told me this book would have sexy times *blushes*
- I seriously cried so much with this book but I’m crazy and I love crying for books, that’s how I know they’re amazing.
- Antari Lila <3
- Kell deserves the world, and a hug.
- I love how flawed all the characters are.
- Seriously, I was even in invested in secondary characters. I loved how they also got a bit of the spot light in this book.
{Cons}
- I still feel like Lila gets off too easily sometimes and deals with little to no repercussions.
{Conclusion}
- This series is one of the best series I’ve ever read. Ever.
- It is action packed. Everything that happened in ‘A Gathering of Shadows’ was leading up to this moment: a grand culmination of previous events, and It! Is! Epic!
- All. The. Plot. Twists.
- Political Intrigue
- The prose continues to be so *chef’s kiss*
- Seriously, the action sequences were giving me heart palpitations.
- All the character development and the delving into some deep questions.
- Rhy’s character went from bearable to Yes my King! Although technically the weakest link in terms of magic ability he comes out as one of the strongest characters in terms of development, and the devotion he has for his people is so amazing, I feel like a proud mom
- Holland’s character arc wrecked me and I’m sobbing but I understand why it had to be this way
- Alucard Emery is one smooth mofo
- That scene with Lila and Kell in the boat. Nobody told me this book would have sexy times *blushes*
- I seriously cried so much with this book but I’m crazy and I love crying for books, that’s how I know they’re amazing.
- Antari Lila <3
- Kell deserves the world, and a hug.
- I love how flawed all the characters are.
- Seriously, I was even in invested in secondary characters. I loved how they also got a bit of the spot light in this book.
{Cons}
- I still feel like Lila gets off too easily sometimes and deals with little to no repercussions.
{Conclusion}
- This series is one of the best series I’ve ever read. Ever.
jessiebwriting's review against another edition
5.0
Just wow! This was an amazing and powerful ending to a great trilogy. V.E. Schwab has created one hell of a world and a story of unimaginable twists and turns, rises and falls. The ending was so emotional, more than I think I was expecting. The perfect balance of sad and happy, perfectly bittersweet. There were moments that hit really hard, even for characters I don't think I was expecting it for. I do feel that everyone gets the right ending for them, even the sadder ones. Schwab is a phenomenal fantasy writer and I can't wait to read more of her works!
andiloveilove's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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
5.0
fatima353's review against another edition
5.0
this was so fast paced and the development of the characters was great. i absolutely love rhy and kells brotherhood and rhys whole personality. i love holland and it was so interesting to read more about his sad life and backstory. and obviously i love lila and kell
laurencol's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ari_reading_'s review against another edition
4.0
It's a rare thing to have an amazing sequel in a series, yet here we are.
Also, how did I go from hating Holland to loving him?
Usually if I hate a character, I will always hate them.
V.E Schwab magic I guess.
Also, how did I go from hating Holland to loving him?
Usually if I hate a character, I will always hate them.
V.E Schwab magic I guess.