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booksandladders's review
5.0
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Actual Rating: 4.5*
What a great conclusion to this series! I highly recommend it if you like great female characters, a heartwarming romance, and a thorough explanation of war. It's free on Kindle Unlimited and it made me cry my eyes out. Definitely will be reading anything and everything Tracy Banghart writes!
Actual Rating: 4.5*
What a great conclusion to this series! I highly recommend it if you like great female characters, a heartwarming romance, and a thorough explanation of war. It's free on Kindle Unlimited and it made me cry my eyes out. Definitely will be reading anything and everything Tracy Banghart writes!
lolasreviews's review
4.0
I received a review copy in exchange for an honest review
Torn Sky is the last book in the Rebel Wing series and I was so excited and curious to see how the author would wrap this series up. It's a great ending to the series, the ending was pretty much perfect. Although a lot of bad stuff happens before they get there. Torn Sky is a bit darker than the previous books in my opinion, it's more extreme. More sneak attacks, more fighting, more deaths and losses. It's gritty and real and hard to read at times, but also very realistic. The author had no problem killing off a lot of characters, but I felt like by doing this she was able to show the true horrors of war. Lots of people die for the hope of peace and saving their country.
I felt like the first half of the book was a bit slow in comparison, setting things up for the rest of the book. Once I hit the second half though I couldn't stop reading. I just sat there and finished the book as I had to know how it would end. The story mostly focusses on the war, the plot of a spy in the Atalan army, spies they plant in Safara and the bomb. I thought I had figured out who the spy was, but then Tracy Banghart managed to complete me surprise me when I did found out who the spy was. It was handled very well and was very well written as looking back there were hints, but I hadn't picked them up. The whole book is very well written actually.
And the ending finally made me happy, although it's bittersweet as well. They really have to fight for everything and things are hard. So many lives lost and sacrificed and this book had me close to tears a few times. There are also a few torture scenes which were hard to read, but luckily the scenes weren't too long. And there's this scene at the end, that was so good and hopefully, gah perfect! The author also takes her time wrapping things up and showing what the characters will be doing next.
Even though it's the last book there is still a lot of focus on the characters and how they change from what they go and went through. The effect of the war are seen in how they acts and it's hard to see them fighting and losing so much and still going on. Some characters really have a hard time dealign with everything and I feel so sorry for them for what they have to go through, at times I just wanted them to be happy and all we see is them going through more difficult times. I did like seeing their determination, their belief in that they were fighting for the right thing and doing the right thing. There are also some characters who really surprised me in this book. Characters who change in unexpecting ways or things we learn about them which I didn't expect. And there are so many characters that I grew fond of only to see them die. There are characters who make the ultimate sacrifice for their dominion and while it often fit and showed the strength of these characters and their determination to fight till the bitter end of die trying, it was also hard to see so many lives lost.
Just like the previous book there is still the multiple point of views, which I really liked and it worked well for this series. There were times I wanted to shake some sense into Dysis though as she's so reluctant to accept help in any way even when she needs it. There are also some sub plots about romance, which I really liked. It offers some relief form the bad stuff and offers a glimpse of hope. I really liked Milek and Aris their relationship and seeing their love for each other and how they handled it on the base and found ways to be close while still being professional, I thought they handled it well. There are also some other characters who find love, but it's all woven very well into the story and I liked it.
To conclude: This was a great ending to the series. This book feels a bit darker than the previous books in my opinion. IThere is a lot of hardship, bad stuff happening, deaths and losses that happen in this book. It could be hard to read at times and this book had me close to tears a few times, but I did feel like Tracy did a great job to capture that feel of war, the helplessness and how anyone can die every day, it was pretty realistic in my opinion. The first half was a bi slow, but once I reached the second half I could not put the book down, literally and read the second half in one sitting. The characters also play an important part in this book, it's hard seeing them go through this all, but I also admired them for how they kept going. There are quite some surprises and changes when it comes to the characters and it was well done. It was a well written book and a great ending to the series!
Torn Sky is the last book in the Rebel Wing series and I was so excited and curious to see how the author would wrap this series up. It's a great ending to the series, the ending was pretty much perfect. Although a lot of bad stuff happens before they get there. Torn Sky is a bit darker than the previous books in my opinion, it's more extreme. More sneak attacks, more fighting, more deaths and losses. It's gritty and real and hard to read at times, but also very realistic. The author had no problem killing off a lot of characters, but I felt like by doing this she was able to show the true horrors of war. Lots of people die for the hope of peace and saving their country.
I felt like the first half of the book was a bit slow in comparison, setting things up for the rest of the book. Once I hit the second half though I couldn't stop reading. I just sat there and finished the book as I had to know how it would end. The story mostly focusses on the war, the plot of a spy in the Atalan army, spies they plant in Safara and the bomb. I thought I had figured out who the spy was, but then Tracy Banghart managed to complete me surprise me when I did found out who the spy was. It was handled very well and was very well written as looking back there were hints, but I hadn't picked them up. The whole book is very well written actually.
And the ending finally made me happy, although it's bittersweet as well. They really have to fight for everything and things are hard. So many lives lost and sacrificed and this book had me close to tears a few times. There are also a few torture scenes which were hard to read, but luckily the scenes weren't too long. And there's this scene at the end, that was so good and hopefully, gah perfect! The author also takes her time wrapping things up and showing what the characters will be doing next.
Even though it's the last book there is still a lot of focus on the characters and how they change from what they go and went through. The effect of the war are seen in how they acts and it's hard to see them fighting and losing so much and still going on. Some characters really have a hard time dealign with everything and I feel so sorry for them for what they have to go through, at times I just wanted them to be happy and all we see is them going through more difficult times. I did like seeing their determination, their belief in that they were fighting for the right thing and doing the right thing. There are also some characters who really surprised me in this book. Characters who change in unexpecting ways or things we learn about them which I didn't expect. And there are so many characters that I grew fond of only to see them die. There are characters who make the ultimate sacrifice for their dominion and while it often fit and showed the strength of these characters and their determination to fight till the bitter end of die trying, it was also hard to see so many lives lost.
Just like the previous book there is still the multiple point of views, which I really liked and it worked well for this series. There were times I wanted to shake some sense into Dysis though as she's so reluctant to accept help in any way even when she needs it. There are also some sub plots about romance, which I really liked. It offers some relief form the bad stuff and offers a glimpse of hope. I really liked Milek and Aris their relationship and seeing their love for each other and how they handled it on the base and found ways to be close while still being professional, I thought they handled it well. There are also some other characters who find love, but it's all woven very well into the story and I liked it.
To conclude: This was a great ending to the series. This book feels a bit darker than the previous books in my opinion. IThere is a lot of hardship, bad stuff happening, deaths and losses that happen in this book. It could be hard to read at times and this book had me close to tears a few times, but I did feel like Tracy did a great job to capture that feel of war, the helplessness and how anyone can die every day, it was pretty realistic in my opinion. The first half was a bi slow, but once I reached the second half I could not put the book down, literally and read the second half in one sitting. The characters also play an important part in this book, it's hard seeing them go through this all, but I also admired them for how they kept going. There are quite some surprises and changes when it comes to the characters and it was well done. It was a well written book and a great ending to the series!
chllybrd's review
4.0
What an emotional, gut-wrenching ride! TORN SKY is the final book in the Rebel Wing series and really ends the story with a bang. All of Aris's allies are included. Not everyone makes it out at the end, but those that do get their HEA.
Aris has come a long way from the girl we were introduced to in REBEL WING. She is strong, knows what she wants and has no problem going for it, even if it puts her in harms way. Her relationship with Milek has grown and he lets her be who she is without holding her back. I absolutely loved reading about her flying and the joy she got out of protecting those she cares about and the people of Atalanta. I cried my eyes out during a few parts of TORN SKY so be prepared to be emotionally rung out a few times.
One of the silliest things bothered me in TORN SKY. There is a point where Aris puts her ring on her bedside table (because she doesn't wear it while working) and something happens that takes her away from her stationpoint, but she never mentions the ring that was left behind, or how she got it back if it wasn't left behind. Which stuck out because she was really proud of the ring and mentioned it a few times. It just shows up on her hand again in the end of the book. Like I said, silly to bother me, but for some reason it did and I kept waiting and waiting for it to be mentioned.
I would have really loved to see Aris and Milek get married and see a glimpse into their future at the end of the book but overall TORN SKY did a really good job of completing the story. There wasn't an easy resolution to the major conflict of the series which helped make everything seem real and kept my heart pumping. The whole series had a great flow, engaging characters, tons of action and a little bit of romance to make it a well rounded story. I would read it again!
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Aris has come a long way from the girl we were introduced to in REBEL WING. She is strong, knows what she wants and has no problem going for it, even if it puts her in harms way. Her relationship with Milek has grown and he lets her be who she is without holding her back. I absolutely loved reading about her flying and the joy she got out of protecting those she cares about and the people of Atalanta. I cried my eyes out during a few parts of TORN SKY so be prepared to be emotionally rung out a few times.
One of the silliest things bothered me in TORN SKY. There is a point where Aris puts her ring on her bedside table (because she doesn't wear it while working) and something happens that takes her away from her stationpoint, but she never mentions the ring that was left behind, or how she got it back if it wasn't left behind. Which stuck out because she was really proud of the ring and mentioned it a few times. It just shows up on her hand again in the end of the book. Like I said, silly to bother me, but for some reason it did and I kept waiting and waiting for it to be mentioned.
I would have really loved to see Aris and Milek get married and see a glimpse into their future at the end of the book but overall TORN SKY did a really good job of completing the story. There wasn't an easy resolution to the major conflict of the series which helped make everything seem real and kept my heart pumping. The whole series had a great flow, engaging characters, tons of action and a little bit of romance to make it a well rounded story. I would read it again!
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
momwithareadingproblem's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
bookanonjeff's review
5.0
Satisfying Conclusion. In this final chapter of the REBEL WING trilogy, the stakes are raised higher than ever with the reveal of a spy inside Aris' unit. After some of the most heart-stopping action and intrigue in the trilogy, we get a satisfying conclusion to all arcs. Very well done, and highly recommended - but read the first two books first!
tracythewriter's review
5.0
Not gonna lie - I cried through a lot of the writing of this book. Aris and I have been buddies for about five years now, since she first popped into my head before Nanowrimo 2010. That's a long journey with one character, and along the way I fell in love with Dysis, and Galena, and Milek, and Calix...all of the characters in this series hold a special place in my heart.
I hope you enjoy TORN SKY. I've had such an amazing time sharing these characters and their stories with you. Thank you for reading!
I hope you enjoy TORN SKY. I've had such an amazing time sharing these characters and their stories with you. Thank you for reading!
reveriesociety's review
4.0
You know that feeling when you read a series, and Book 1 is great, mind blowing even; Book 2 lags a bit, and then turns out to be awesome... And finally, comes Book 3, you start reading it, but not as excitedly anymore, but soon the story sucks you in and there's all that magic that strung you along in the first place?
That was this series for me.
It's been a deeply enjoyable experience. In the first place, the books have come out not very far between, all in the same year, and it's been the perfect timing, because it makes sense from a marketing POV, but also doesn't make the reader suffer as much as he would having to wait another year.
Also, Rebel Wing came out shortly after I started blogging, and now Torn Sky is here, and very close to the date of A Writer's Tales blogoversary, so you can tell why this series is so special for me too. It's been a journey for the two and the end of a really good stage in my life.
Now, as for Torn Sky; it starts out soon after where Storm Fall left off, and although that first scene is super sweet, it failed to grab my attention a whole lot. I struggled with that first chapter because I needed something new, something to keep me hooked. I didn't have to wait too long, so YAY
This series' strong points are mainly the wonderful female characters, that with flaws and all, and without being special snowflakes, show strenght, and determination. Those two things that every human being is capable of but some people seem to be under the impression that women just don't have it in them. The second thing, is the realism in the descriptions of how life in the army is. It really shows that the author knows what she's talking about.
After the first plot point, things got interesting and sped up considerably. People were all on edge, and it was awesome seeing them struggle as time run out to act.
Some characters truly stole the spotlight, and with good reason!
Spoiler
PALLAS IS MY NEW HERO SHE'S THE HEROINE OF THIS SERIESIn conclusion, I'm sad to part from this story and I'm excited about the author's future projects :)
kylek's review
4.0
3.5?
Why the hell isn't this marked! I read it months ago. I remember the main points and I liked it, but I also remember being a tad disappointed with the way Dazia's (sp?) storyline ended. While Callum kind of redeemed himself I guess, I still was not a big fan, just eh.
Why the hell isn't this marked! I read it months ago. I remember the main points and I liked it, but I also remember being a tad disappointed with the way Dazia's (sp?) storyline ended. While Callum kind of redeemed himself I guess, I still was not a big fan, just eh.
navsy's review
3.0
A good ending but pretty predictable overall. Not really complaining because I quite enjoyed this series overall. The first book, would still be my favourite in the series.
multicoloredbookreviews's review
5.0
Forgot to review after finishing reading. Now I don't remember specifically how it ended, but I do remember that it was amazing and that I wished for an epilogue (or a longer epilogue?). I'll say this though, this trilogy is most definitely worth a read!!