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readerette's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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? No
4.5
A great end to the trilogy. The trilogy is among the best sci fi I've read in years (right up there with Murderbot and Becky Chambers).
The political intrigue and tough ethical decisions came into even greater focus in this novel, which made a lot of sense, because the end of any major structures underpinning a civilization involves a lot of politicking and moral quandaries.
This one was more predictable now that I've gotten used to the writing style and how the plots progress in this series, but the name of the series also tells you something about how things are going to go. I was unsatisfied with the resolution between Cardenia and Marce, but maybe just because they made a great couple--not something that would bother every reader.
The political intrigue and tough ethical decisions came into even greater focus in this novel, which made a lot of sense, because the end of any major structures underpinning a civilization involves a lot of politicking and moral quandaries.
This one was more predictable now that I've gotten used to the writing style and how the plots progress in this series, but the name of the series also tells you something about how things are going to go. I was unsatisfied with the resolution between Cardenia and Marce, but maybe just because they made a great couple--not something that would bother every reader.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Death
iono's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
athryn's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It finally took until the last book for me to really click with this series, but I finally found it to be more engrossing than the previous two. I do have some quibbles with how he wrapped it up, especially with regards to the side characters on End - he spent a lot of time developing them in the first book and then just ... left them behind as an afterthought. Still, overall a decent light scifi series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
valjeanval's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I was worried that this book wasn’t long enough to wrap up the series, but there was no reason to doubt. A great finale to a great series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Cursing
cbergin's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
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