chloelouise_xiv's review
3.0
My least favourite of the series which is a shame, being that it’s the last one. I ended up skimming the last few chapters. The second book was the best for me and had such a good amount of adventure within it that it stands way above the other two. I was hoping this book would be along the same vein but oh well! Enjoyed the series overall and very excited to see what else the author puts out in future.
aubrianne's review
4.0
After the first couple of books I was expecting a "stuffier" Arabessa, so I took a bit to adjust to this more sensual feeling character.
Zimri lacked some of the depth I thought an empath would have, but his love was exactly how I pictured it to be. I just felt like something was missing from the relationship and I think it was my own understanding of it due to my assumptions it would be "new" and that the other books meant it was building instead of already existed.
But of course, the story was another line of twists and turns in a kingdom my imagination would have never created on its own. A lovely ending to my visit in the Thief Kingdom.
Zimri lacked some of the depth I thought an empath would have, but his love was exactly how I pictured it to be. I just felt like something was missing from the relationship and I think it was my own understanding of it due to my assumptions it would be "new" and that the other books meant it was building instead of already existed.
But of course, the story was another line of twists and turns in a kingdom my imagination would have never created on its own. A lovely ending to my visit in the Thief Kingdom.
bandp0601's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
2sweet2kahill's review
4.0
Book 3 in the show stopping Mousai series. We're back in the throws of the thief kingdom, this time were following the leader of the Mousai. Arabessa Bassett. The eldest, the leader, the reserved controlled one who secretly burns with the desire to be her own person. Not to mention her up and down relation ship with, her childhood love and fathers right hand man: Zimiri. When an unexpected force vies for her fathers throne, Arabessa grapples with duty versus love.
A lovely, musical read. Mellow writes with a lyrical flare that holds your heart in her hands the whole way through. Zimiri and Arabessa's love story is beautiful and nearly perfect. They truly love and understand one another and the gentleness is just what you need in their world of deceit and treachery. 9/10 and everything I wanted it to be.
A lovely, musical read. Mellow writes with a lyrical flare that holds your heart in her hands the whole way through. Zimiri and Arabessa's love story is beautiful and nearly perfect. They truly love and understand one another and the gentleness is just what you need in their world of deceit and treachery. 9/10 and everything I wanted it to be.
shanelh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
tessa_b's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
_myliteraryobsession's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
2.0
cbroyles98's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
maarsargo's review against another edition
1.5
This book was supposed to wrap up the series in a fantastical way but Jesus fuck. This was TERRIBLE
michaelalee412's review
4.0
Symphony for a deadly throne was the perfect ending to the Mousai trilogy focused this time on Arabessa Bassette and her struggle to go after what she wants in life, instead of bowing to the pressure she places on herself in what she believes she needs to do for her loved ones.
Zimri, life long friend, to the bassettes, confidant to the thief king, and love of Arabessa feels pushed into a choice that could cause his and Arabessas hidden and tenuous relationship to end, causing them both heart break.
This book gave readers a better view and knowledge of the inner workings of the thief kingdom, as well as both Zimri and Arabessas role in it. We see more the dedication Arabessa has to keeping her family together and how she will self-sacrifice anything for those she loves, including herself.
The closure this book gave for the Mousai was perfect. Did Arabessa get her HEA, kind of, following Arabessa ways there was sacrifice and struggle, but she does get her HEA.
Zimri, life long friend, to the bassettes, confidant to the thief king, and love of Arabessa feels pushed into a choice that could cause his and Arabessas hidden and tenuous relationship to end, causing them both heart break.
This book gave readers a better view and knowledge of the inner workings of the thief kingdom, as well as both Zimri and Arabessas role in it. We see more the dedication Arabessa has to keeping her family together and how she will self-sacrifice anything for those she loves, including herself.
The closure this book gave for the Mousai was perfect. Did Arabessa get her HEA, kind of, following Arabessa ways there was sacrifice and struggle, but she does get her HEA.