kstring's review against another edition
2.0
I was gearing up to write a raving review about this book, until the end came and now I don't think I could ever recommend this series to anyone (same thing happened with Blood Red Road--loved the books, but the ending sucks so much I can't recommend it). I admire the author for trying something different in terms of a romance line, but honestly CHRISTIAN! I was so thoroughly disappointed by the ending I don't think I'll ever read the series again. I became unconvinced of the love between Cara and Tucker during the 2nd book--it became way to cliche and uninteresting--yet here we are the end of the series looking it right in the face. So not cool.
Plus:
Writing style--unique, realistic, very easy to read and visualize
Minus:
The freaking ending! It sucked!
Okay, can we talk about how easy the end was? No real obstacles. A villain appears who apparently we've been trying to catch this whole time? Cara just all of a sudden had unending strength to get through everything, seriously? The series honestly stopped running the race a mile before the end. What happened?!
Only giving 2 stars because the writing style really is good.
Plus:
Writing style--unique, realistic, very easy to read and visualize
Minus:
The freaking ending! It sucked!
Okay, can we talk about how easy the end was? No real obstacles. A villain appears who apparently we've been trying to catch this whole time? Cara just all of a sudden had unending strength to get through everything, seriously? The series honestly stopped running the race a mile before the end. What happened?!
Only giving 2 stars because the writing style really is good.
nika_nix's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book from the very first page and my love for this book only grew. But I still love and hate this book at the same time. I mean, book is fantastic, plot is amazing and I was really enjoying it but I can’t get over the end. I had a feeling that Cynthia Hand couldn’t decide who should Clara be with at the end and that she decided that at the last moment so I also hoped until the last moment too. neimenovano
Do I even have to say that Christian is my favourite character? I love him so much! I love Angela too, sometimes I can find myself in her character and I loved her in this book even more than in Hallowed. I HATE Tucker! I still can’t understand how could I ever like him. I don’t have some special opinion about Clara. She was okay but I hated her at the end, that’s for sure. She made the wrong decision! One of the most interesting characters was Samjeeza (even though I have no idea how to pronounce his name). His story, his character… it was amazing. I never thought his character would have such grat background. I was so surprised and I can say he is one of my favourite characters in this book too.
I have to say my opinion about the ending. I can’t keep that in myself anymore. SPOILER ALERT! Clara and Christian should’ve been together at the end! They were my OTP! They are soulmates, perfect couple, they went through so much together. She can’t to that to them. To me! Even though I read the spoiler before I read the end I didn’t want to believe it until I read it. Why the hell did she ended up with Tucker?! She should be with Christian! The last conversation between Clara and Christian made me cry. It was beautiful. Only few pages before the end Tucker died and I was so happy. It was too good to be truth. Of course, Tucker came back to life and, of course, now he was supernatural too. Then those two had back together moment. Tucker should’ve died at thet stupid fire in the first book and everything would be great! I can’t describe how mad and frustrated I am because of ending. I love Christian so much, he is my favourite character in the whole series and Clara was that only piece that missed for him to be whole. When he let her go and told her to be happy with Tucker and that they will maybe, after hundred years, when Tucker die, be together. I cried so much at that part. How can someone not like him? I thought I couldn’t possibly love him more than I already did but I realized that is not true. I loved him even more after that. I love him so, so much and he deserves so much more that he got, so much more than Clara gave to him.
Despite the terrible ending, Boundless is an amazing book, probably the best in trilogy (I liked it mostly because finally Clara and Christian are at the middle of the plot and there is no Tucker). It would be perfect only if the last chapter is different. If Tucker stayed dead and if Clara realized that she and Christian are meant to be, I would be happy. Just one damn chapter! This way, my heart is broken and I want to cry again.
Do I even have to say that Christian is my favourite character? I love him so much! I love Angela too, sometimes I can find myself in her character and I loved her in this book even more than in Hallowed. I HATE Tucker! I still can’t understand how could I ever like him. I don’t have some special opinion about Clara. She was okay but I hated her at the end, that’s for sure. She made the wrong decision! One of the most interesting characters was Samjeeza (even though I have no idea how to pronounce his name). His story, his character… it was amazing. I never thought his character would have such grat background. I was so surprised and I can say he is one of my favourite characters in this book too.
I have to say my opinion about the ending. I can’t keep that in myself anymore. SPOILER ALERT! Clara and Christian should’ve been together at the end! They were my OTP! They are soulmates, perfect couple, they went through so much together. She can’t to that to them. To me! Even though I read the spoiler before I read the end I didn’t want to believe it until I read it. Why the hell did she ended up with Tucker?! She should be with Christian! The last conversation between Clara and Christian made me cry. It was beautiful. Only few pages before the end Tucker died and I was so happy. It was too good to be truth. Of course, Tucker came back to life and, of course, now he was supernatural too. Then those two had back together moment. Tucker should’ve died at thet stupid fire in the first book and everything would be great! I can’t describe how mad and frustrated I am because of ending. I love Christian so much, he is my favourite character in the whole series and Clara was that only piece that missed for him to be whole. When he let her go and told her to be happy with Tucker and that they will maybe, after hundred years, when Tucker die, be together. I cried so much at that part. How can someone not like him? I thought I couldn’t possibly love him more than I already did but I realized that is not true. I loved him even more after that. I love him so, so much and he deserves so much more that he got, so much more than Clara gave to him.
Despite the terrible ending, Boundless is an amazing book, probably the best in trilogy (I liked it mostly because finally Clara and Christian are at the middle of the plot and there is no Tucker). It would be perfect only if the last chapter is different. If Tucker stayed dead and if Clara realized that she and Christian are meant to be, I would be happy. Just one damn chapter! This way, my heart is broken and I want to cry again.
anshikaprasad's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A cute middle school comfort book. I wish Christian had a better ending though but I’m happy for tucker and clara
mandaisreading's review against another edition
5.0
FINALLY A TRILOGY THAT HAS A PERFECT ENDING. FINALLY.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
I need to get my thoughts together, as a lot of things happened in Boundless.
This and other reviews can also be found on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
Boundless is kind of without bounds, and in some ways it could have been better if it had some boundaries. Clara, Christian and Angela leave for Standford at the very beginning of Boundless, and the readers follow them through information as they arrive. The first night, they are taken out of their rooms by the older students for a run around campus in the dark, and Clara gets to know one of Angela’s roommates, as well as the PHE who’s part of her dorm. She also manages to use just a tiny bit of glory to heal a girl’s broken ankle – without anybody noticing that something is up.
This and other reviews can also be found on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
Boundless is kind of without bounds, and in some ways it could have been better if it had some boundaries. Clara, Christian and Angela leave for Standford at the very beginning of Boundless, and the readers follow them through information as they arrive. The first night, they are taken out of their rooms by the older students for a run around campus in the dark, and Clara gets to know one of Angela’s roommates, as well as the PHE who’s part of her dorm. She also manages to use just a tiny bit of glory to heal a girl’s broken ankle – without anybody noticing that something is up.
soltjee's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
lynseyisreading's review against another edition
4.0
Aw, that was lovely. As with all love triangles, I feel bad for the loser, but I'm a happy camper. :)
rockbison's review against another edition
5.0
*** SPOILER ALERT ***
The ending: I mean, really? That was so, so wrong. They love each other? Okay. I can respect that. But the fact that he had to become a prophet to be able to be with her? Not okay. At all. I'm not saying this just because I rather she be with Christian, but because I liked Tuck just the way he was and I don't like the idea of super changing a character just so he can be with the MC. And worse, Christian just started avoiding them? I don't think Chris would do that. First because he was Clara's BF and second because he is not this kind of guy.
In conclusion: Loved the book. Hated the ending.
The ending: I mean, really? That was so, so wrong. They love each other? Okay. I can respect that. But the fact that he had to become a prophet to be able to be with her? Not okay. At all. I'm not saying this just because I rather she be with Christian, but because I liked Tuck just the way he was and I don't like the idea of super changing a character just so he can be with the MC. And worse, Christian just started avoiding them? I don't think Chris would do that. First because he was Clara's BF and second because he is not this kind of guy.
In conclusion: Loved the book. Hated the ending.
erinarkin20's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I don't envy any author that has to wrap up a series and attempt to make every reader happy...it just isn't possible. With that said, Hand did a good job with the conclusion of the Unearthly series.
I honestly believe that my problem here is that there was just too much time between me reading book 2 and then jumping into book 3. Thankfully my sister just finished book 2 so I was able to ask her what happened at the end of that book without having to re-read anything.
I enjoyed the characters and seeing the relationship evolve for Christian and Clara. I will always be a Christian fan...don't get me wrong, Tucker was great but I have been rooting for Christian all along. I won't say anymore on the relationship front here as there are some definite twists and turns throughout the book that the reader should experience for themselves.
Now...I know a lot of people have been rating this fairly high. Based on the reviews I jumped right into this but overall I just liked it. If you enjoyed the first two books, you will for sure want to read this one and most likely won't be disappointed.
I don't envy any author that has to wrap up a series and attempt to make every reader happy...it just isn't possible. With that said, Hand did a good job with the conclusion of the Unearthly series.
I honestly believe that my problem here is that there was just too much time between me reading book 2 and then jumping into book 3. Thankfully my sister just finished book 2 so I was able to ask her what happened at the end of that book without having to re-read anything.
I enjoyed the characters and seeing the relationship evolve for Christian and Clara. I will always be a Christian fan...don't get me wrong, Tucker was great but I have been rooting for Christian all along. I won't say anymore on the relationship front here as there are some definite twists and turns throughout the book that the reader should experience for themselves.
Now...I know a lot of people have been rating this fairly high. Based on the reviews I jumped right into this but overall I just liked it. If you enjoyed the first two books, you will for sure want to read this one and most likely won't be disappointed.