kstring's review
3.0
All was well, until exactly halfway through the audiobook. Things began to flatline in terms of emotional tension and excitement. The ending wrapped up way too fast and I still didn't quite catch what exactly was even happening. We were doing so good! By the end, I realized that most of the book had been me reading inside Marguerite's head, and it was getting a little lonely--I wanted to hear more about other people. I wish there had been more outside dialogue.
While the multiple-dimension theory is still mostly believable (as time went on, I found a LOT more holes in the theory), the whole idea of making public the research they do on the Firebird doesn't make sense to me. There are SO many ways to abuse that power (just read the first two books to find out what sort of unethical things can happen when it falls in the wrong hands).
Obstacles were way too easy to overcome, and I was able to predict most of the book, which I normally can't do. Hard parts didn't faze me--I was always 100% certain that characters were going to make it out alright, which made me feel removed from all the action.
While the multiple-dimension theory is still mostly believable (as time went on, I found a LOT more holes in the theory), the whole idea of making public the research they do on the Firebird doesn't make sense to me. There are SO many ways to abuse that power (just read the first two books to find out what sort of unethical things can happen when it falls in the wrong hands).
Obstacles were way too easy to overcome, and I was able to predict most of the book, which I normally can't do. Hard parts didn't faze me--I was always 100% certain that characters were going to make it out alright, which made me feel removed from all the action.
verasbokhylla's review against another edition
4.0
Jag fullkomligt älskade första och andra boken i den här serien. Det är ett så fascinerande koncept, att kunna resa genom olika verkligheter och se hur man själv hade kunnat bli. Vad hade hänt om jag blev född som prinsessa? Eller i Sovjet? I en värld där teknologin är mycket mer framskriden än idag? Eller i en värld som inte kommit längre än till Renässansen?
Vetenskapen i den här boken är klart tveksam, men det är fortfarande en väldigt tankeväckande idé som utforskas. Sen tycker jag också om handlingen och karaktärerna. Tvisten i slutet på de två första böckerna 😱😍.
Ja, det här är för er som gillar snabba, actionfyllda berättelser med mycket romantik och drama.
Jag gillade inte sista boken lika mycket som de andra. Den blev lite för mörk och lite för hoppig in mot det sista. Det kändes som att sista timmen av lyssningen var lite väl snabb i alla vändningar och händelser. Men sista boken fick i alla fall fyra stjärnor och jag gillade nog ändå slutet som till blev.
Den här kommer definitivt hamna bland favoriterna i år.
anti_hero's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
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? Yes
4.0
palomapepper's review
4.0
This has been one of those series where I'm gladly willing to overlook any and all plot holes and/or scientific impossibilities, because the story is just that compelling... and the main character is super likable. This novel is a solid ending to the trilogy, a thrilling page-turner as usual.
A slight downside: The sheer number of alternate-selves (and alternate-other-characters) did get a little confusing for me, which could only be expected. The book starts off with a ton of backstory and recap - which is 100% necessary - but by the end, there are so many that some storylines don't feel quite wrapped up.
And as if the previous books hadn't given me enough Orphan Black vibes already, there is literally a Cloneverse.
Now that I think about it, Home Office Marguerite (Wicked) has a lot in common with Rachel Duncan, what with her extreme jealousy of her sisters' parental attention.
A slight downside: The sheer number of alternate-selves (and alternate-other-characters) did get a little confusing for me, which could only be expected. The book starts off with a ton of backstory and recap - which is 100% necessary - but by the end, there are so many that some storylines don't feel quite wrapped up.
Spoiler
And as if the previous books hadn't given me enough Orphan Black vibes already, there is literally a Cloneverse.
Now that I think about it, Home Office Marguerite (Wicked) has a lot in common with Rachel Duncan, what with her extreme jealousy of her sisters' parental attention.
moniska89's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
sara_read5's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
a_book_addict's review
5.0
It's official, I am completely in love with this series! Any of the flaws that it had don't even matter anymore, it was overall perfection!
This book had me on the edge of my seat from the start, and I so loved every minute of it. I don't think there was anything in this book that I was not happy with, and it was so good to see a bad version of Marguerite, especially after she had clearly judged Theo, as well as Paul, on their worst selves, and honestly, I think Marguerite was the worst of them all.
It was extraordinary to be able to take one last look at almost all of the Marguerite's of each dimension that she had been to, to be able to know where they're at for the time being.
Thank you so much Claudia Gray for ending the book so perfectly, and not leaving a single lose end of what happens after the book is over. I was reading the prologue and it made me so incredibly happy to receive such closure, leaving me with no unfulfilled questions, expect maybe one... Is there going to be a spin off series about time travel?! If so I am so freaking reading it the day it comes out! Please, Claudia, I'm begging you. Give us a spin off! It would be incredible!
This book had me on the edge of my seat from the start, and I so loved every minute of it. I don't think there was anything in this book that I was not happy with, and it was so good to see a bad version of Marguerite, especially after she had clearly judged Theo, as well as Paul, on their worst selves, and honestly, I think Marguerite was the worst of them all.
It was extraordinary to be able to take one last look at almost all of the Marguerite's of each dimension that she had been to, to be able to know where they're at for the time being.
Thank you so much Claudia Gray for ending the book so perfectly, and not leaving a single lose end of what happens after the book is over. I was reading the prologue and it made me so incredibly happy to receive such closure, leaving me with no unfulfilled questions, expect maybe one... Is there going to be a spin off series about time travel?! If so I am so freaking reading it the day it comes out! Please, Claudia, I'm begging you. Give us a spin off! It would be incredible!