deadlygirls's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing, started a touch slow but wow what a pay off. Amazing ending.
bookstoashes's review against another edition
3.0
3 Stars!
Why did I think this series was going to get better? I read all three books, hoping they would improve, now I regret putting hours into them. It's not like they were horrible books, not at all, it was just not for me. It felt more middle grade than YA, with some hints of violent scenes to remind us that it's in fact Young Adult.
The characters are supposed to be decades old, yet they act like children, the only character I liked was Jacob, whom was technically the youngest. His abilities are super cool, the only time I was actually invested was the scenes involving the hollows and him, otherwise it was kind of bland.
Also, considering peculiars seem to be in hiding, it's also ironic that whenever they bump into someone (or a group of people) coincidentally they're also peculiar. Almost every single time. AHHH!
I liked some aspects, but this series taught me if I don't enjoy the first, or second book in a series, just DNF it, there is no point pushing through in hopes it gets better later on. I know a lot of others love this series but it's just not my cup of tea.
Why did I think this series was going to get better? I read all three books, hoping they would improve, now I regret putting hours into them. It's not like they were horrible books, not at all, it was just not for me. It felt more middle grade than YA, with some hints of violent scenes to remind us that it's in fact Young Adult.
The characters are supposed to be decades old, yet they act like children, the only character I liked was Jacob, whom was technically the youngest. His abilities are super cool, the only time I was actually invested was the scenes involving the hollows and him, otherwise it was kind of bland.
Also, considering peculiars seem to be in hiding, it's also ironic that whenever they bump into someone (or a group of people) coincidentally they're also peculiar. Almost every single time. AHHH!
I liked some aspects, but this series taught me if I don't enjoy the first, or second book in a series, just DNF it, there is no point pushing through in hopes it gets better later on. I know a lot of others love this series but it's just not my cup of tea.
alliepeduto's review against another edition
5.0
Damn it, I'd love to finish one series this year without getting teary. Such a good finish to this trilogy, it was my favorite by far. Loved the concept, and that ending was perfection
pn_hinton's review against another edition
3.0
This was a hard one to get into and finish. The middle part was fantastic, but sandwiched by a slow start and a rushed finish. I enjoyed the first two in the series but felt underwhelmed by the final book in the trilogy.
The beginning was very difficult to get into. I kept getting mad at Addison, Emma, and Jacob for their increasing poor sense of judgement. Jacob was too indecisive and ‘wishy-washy’. Emma was plain annoying. She always had snap reactions and a fiery temper. Here the traits were both unwelcome and dangerous given the position that Jacob and she were in. Addison also had blinders on when it came to making good decisions. But at least in his defense, he’s a dog. So, that narrow-minded focus was a bit understandable. It was still tedious to get through.
The sluggish pace continued until they got to Devil’s Acre. Once there, things began to pick up a bit, even if still took a bit in my opinion.
The reunions were emotional enough. The reason for the animosity between Alma and Caul explained in full. The one complaint there was that this stemmed from sibling rivalry that wasn’t grown out of, which seemed a bit of a stretch. But I’ve never been in or on the receiving end so I really couldn’t say. The fight between Caul and the last-second ally, as well his demise were both rushed. But it was satisfying and final.
The ending, starting from when Jacob returned to his family to the very end and big "reveal" were lacking. It seemed rushed and put together. The very ending had a very Deus ex Machina feel to it that seemed too far convenient and was only put in to have a happy ending. While I quite enjoyed the first two in the series I felt the third was a bit of a let-down and anti-climactic. There could have been such much more done and it failed to deliver.
The beginning was very difficult to get into. I kept getting mad at Addison, Emma, and Jacob for their increasing poor sense of judgement. Jacob was too indecisive and ‘wishy-washy’. Emma was plain annoying. She always had snap reactions and a fiery temper. Here the traits were both unwelcome and dangerous given the position that Jacob and she were in. Addison also had blinders on when it came to making good decisions. But at least in his defense, he’s a dog. So, that narrow-minded focus was a bit understandable. It was still tedious to get through.
The sluggish pace continued until they got to Devil’s Acre. Once there, things began to pick up a bit, even if still took a bit in my opinion.
The reunions were emotional enough. The reason for the animosity between Alma and Caul explained in full. The one complaint there was that this stemmed from sibling rivalry that wasn’t grown out of, which seemed a bit of a stretch. But I’ve never been in or on the receiving end so I really couldn’t say. The fight between Caul and the last-second ally, as well his demise were both rushed. But it was satisfying and final.
The ending, starting from when Jacob returned to his family to the very end and big "reveal" were lacking. It seemed rushed and put together. The very ending had a very Deus ex Machina feel to it that seemed too far convenient and was only put in to have a happy ending. While I quite enjoyed the first two in the series I felt the third was a bit of a let-down and anti-climactic. There could have been such much more done and it failed to deliver.
jaded618's review against another edition
4.0
This book was such an interesting expansion from the last book, so much more depth into the peculiar children and lifestyle. The ending left it open for more adventures to follow!
kstring's review against another edition
4.0
As the ending was approaching, I was getting a little nervous because things were not going the way I was wanting them to go, but then all was made right and I ended the book with a smile on my face.
I seriously love how much thought Riggs put into every aspect of the book. Every hypothetical scenario was thought of and every reaction was sorted through for just the right one; but it doesn't stop there. Not only are things perfect, but the thought process is there, too, making it all seem so real. Loved it! The only downside is that I didn't *feel* the climax. It was just another part of the story, not the climax.
I'd read this series again!
I seriously love how much thought Riggs put into every aspect of the book. Every hypothetical scenario was thought of and every reaction was sorted through for just the right one; but it doesn't stop there. Not only are things perfect, but the thought process is there, too, making it all seem so real. Loved it! The only downside is that I didn't *feel* the climax. It was just another part of the story, not the climax.
I'd read this series again!
nanu_nanu_narnett's review against another edition
5.0
This book made the whole series worth it.
Unlike the previous ones, it was solid and fast-paced and stuck to one main point that kept building and developing instead of throwing everything at you at once.
Like the previous ones, it held a strong narrative voice in Jacob, and did it's own thing outside of convention, content in being it's own kind of story and winning in the 'unpredictable' category. Adventure mixed with the creepy and the weird and the magical.
Definitely the best in the series.
Unlike the previous ones, it was solid and fast-paced and stuck to one main point that kept building and developing instead of throwing everything at you at once.
Like the previous ones, it held a strong narrative voice in Jacob, and did it's own thing outside of convention, content in being it's own kind of story and winning in the 'unpredictable' category. Adventure mixed with the creepy and the weird and the magical.
Definitely the best in the series.
churoe's review against another edition
5.0
Do you ever have a book that gives you massive feels for hours after finishing reading it? I felt like this during the entirety of the Miss Peregrines series. I fell in love with the books after watching the movies this time last year and have recently finished reading the second and third in the series.
The third instalment was a twist on what I was expecting - in a good way. I thought it was going to focus more on Jacob and Emma's relationship - and boy was I wrong! This book has handled so many different attributes which have come together to form a thrilling tale. I can't wait to see what else Ransom Riggs can produce as I love his work and can't get enough of it!
The third instalment was a twist on what I was expecting - in a good way. I thought it was going to focus more on Jacob and Emma's relationship - and boy was I wrong! This book has handled so many different attributes which have come together to form a thrilling tale. I can't wait to see what else Ransom Riggs can produce as I love his work and can't get enough of it!
emma_liz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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