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passivedarkangel17's review
5.0
really food series!
I really enjoyed the whole series. The books are long enough to satisfy you and leave you wanting for more.
I really enjoyed the whole series. The books are long enough to satisfy you and leave you wanting for more.
decodethebooks's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars★★★★★
The Oncoming Storm ☾
⚔︎ [b:A Storm of Silver and Ash|50743082|A Storm of Silver and Ash (The Oncoming Storm, #1)|Marion Blackwood|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1565716321l/50743082._SX50_SY75_.jpg|72782202] ★★★★
⚔︎ [b:A Storm of Shadows and Pearls|53720820|A Storm of Shadows and Pearls (The Oncoming Storm Book 2)|Marion Blackwood|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1590977981l/53720820._SY75_.jpg|75145579] ★★★
⚔︎ [b:A Storm of Smoke and Flame|53903780|A Storm of Smoke and Flame (The Oncoming Storm #3)|Marion Blackwood|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1591638254l/53903780._SY75_.jpg|83911814]★★★★
⚔︎ [b:A Storm of Glass and Stars|55134147|A Storm of Glass and Stars (The Oncoming Storm #4)|Marion Blackwood|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1598472439l/55134147._SY75_.jpg|85464396] ★★★★
⚔︎ [b:A Storm of Mist and Thunder|55957564|A Storm of Mist and Thunder (The Oncoming Storm #5)|Marion Blackwood|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1605846011l/55957564._SY75_.jpg|86815609] ★★★
⚔︎ [b:A Storm of Blood and Swords|56278318|A Storm of Blood and Swords (The Oncoming Storm, #6)|Marion Blackwood|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1607948611l/56278318._SY75_.jpg|87677745] ★★★★★
⚔︎ [b:A Storm of Light and Darkness|57001721|A Storm of Light and Darkness (The Oncoming Storm, #7)|Marion Blackwood|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1612812476l/57001721._SY75_.jpg|89168653] ★★★★★
☞ Trigger warnings:
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gore, involuntary detainment, murder & attempted murder, knife violence & stabbing, animal death, regicide recounted, and war themes✿ Review ✿
Everything has culminated to this book. The war is here. Everyone is at risk of dying. My anxiety was at 100% the entire book.
I personally had no idea how they would survive and win the war. The star elves hold was absolute and I was praying my favourite characters would survive. Storm's ultimate goal is to win and save the people she loves but those two are not mutually exclusive.
Times I cried:
- Elaran yelling at Storm
- Elarans apology
- Storm at the end
☼ Beginning: 4 stars
Boy oh boy I was worried for everyone. Storm is really invaluable. Tensions within the Army arise and resources dwindle.
☼ Middle: 4.5 stars
Let me tell you I was shocked by the turn of events. I had full fate in Storm and how she gets out of situations.
I knew the different factions with the Army would resolve their issues so I wasn't worried. I could tell it wasn't real.
The retreat was surprising though.
☼ Ending 5 stars
Bringing the war to their home-ground and fighting offensively with their sneaky tactics was genius. I think previous books should when they were in the city, fighting dirty and with Underworld tactics, then they would succeed.
Also tears.
It got a little dicey there but I am so happy for everyone. Great ending.
☼ Characters: 5 stars
☼ Character relationships: 5 stars
☼ Pace: 4 stars
☼ Steam: 4 stars (recommend ages 16+)
☼ World-building: 5 stars
I will scream to everyone I know about this series. I cannot recommend it enough.
The morally grey characters. The character development. The slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance. The world building. Woman with knives. Love interests who threaten people who hurt you. It was all amazing and I will re-read these books again and again.
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perfectlyandi's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.75
moj8668's review against another edition
5.0
I'm going to be brutally honest with you - I get a little nervous when authors plan a book series that goes longer than three books and focuses on the same core of characters. It only works if the author puts in the time to develop significantly complex characters that can withstand all of the attention.
Marion Blackwood delivered and then some!
Storm's story was as captivating in book 7 as it was in book 1. We got to watch her learn and grow, taking on new challenges, learning how to deal with latent powers she wasn't aware she had at the beginning. . . we even get to see her fall in love (but no spoilers!).
I'm more than a little sad to see this series come to an end. These characters are so well-developed that I hate to say goodbye!
Marion Blackwood delivered and then some!
Storm's story was as captivating in book 7 as it was in book 1. We got to watch her learn and grow, taking on new challenges, learning how to deal with latent powers she wasn't aware she had at the beginning. . . we even get to see her fall in love (but no spoilers!).
I'm more than a little sad to see this series come to an end. These characters are so well-developed that I hate to say goodbye!
bittersweetcritiques's review against another edition
5.0
The ending of a series like this is always so bittersweet. The characters have become a part of you and saying goodbye is awful, but you've made it this far and just like them, you're committed to seeing it through. I'll confess there were so many moments I was holding my breath, frantically reading, but also nervous to turn the page and moments when I was reading through blurry eyes. The final battle was a masterpiece as every small detail fell into place. As heartbroken as I am to be done, I'm so happy with how it finished. That being said...if a bonus scene about the characters are few years in the future came out, I wouldn't be upset about that one little bit.
ecramer44's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
books_with_lotte's review against another edition
5.0
An epic conclusion to an epic serie!
Join Storm, Shade, Elaran and the rest of our scheming friends one last time for their biggest battle of all. They have to scheme, slash and lie to win this last fight against the Star Elves to keep themself and everything they love safe.
I was not ready for this series to be over, but boy, did Marion deliver! I was on the edge of my seat, laughed till I cried, actually cried and speechless all at once. I have found my spirit animal in Storm and I have loved every single adventure she took. If you love morally grey characters, fantasy and enemies-to-lovers (who am i kidding, everyone loves that), this series is the one for you!
On to the next adventure, my black-hearted thief
Join Storm, Shade, Elaran and the rest of our scheming friends one last time for their biggest battle of all. They have to scheme, slash and lie to win this last fight against the Star Elves to keep themself and everything they love safe.
I was not ready for this series to be over, but boy, did Marion deliver! I was on the edge of my seat, laughed till I cried, actually cried and speechless all at once. I have found my spirit animal in Storm and I have loved every single adventure she took. If you love morally grey characters, fantasy and enemies-to-lovers (who am i kidding, everyone loves that), this series is the one for you!
On to the next adventure, my black-hearted thief
book_chiq89's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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