Reviews

The Unbound Empire, by Melissa Caruso

janettedv's review against another edition

5.0

Really enjoyed this trilogy. Venetian, Machiavellian politics with echoes of Transylvanian legends too. I loved the conclusion which seemed true to all of the characters

szuum's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

thewoollygeek's review against another edition

5.0

I am 100% biased here, I love Melissa Caruso,s writing and her books, this is the final in the trilogy so you definitely cannot just jump in here you’ll be lost and confused. I highly recommend the entire trilogy not just this book. A fantastic end to a wonderful series, the world building is amazing and the characters were so strong, sassy, funny and relatable. This is an epic series you need to read

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

jeansbooks's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

rowan_reviews's review against another edition

5.0

Have I mentioned recently that I fucking *love* Kathe? He may be my favorite character in the series.

dragon_lord's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.75

ladyofbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Five stars to one of my favorite trilogies this year!

twinklstarcandy's review

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-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

Zaira so funny, kathe oml so happy didnt stop courting

diesmali's review

3.0

I quite liked this series, but the last book lacked a little of what made the previous ones so good, certain character interactions. It had to focus more on the plot, which makes sense, but still. Also, I _really_ dislike magical compulsion of the kind this story had, so I would have preferred that to be seriously toned down. Also, I got a bit fed up with Amalia asking Ruyven what he wanted, and he should have killed her at least five times over already.
Aanyway, mostly a pleasant reading experience. I will be curious to see what the author writes next.

thebooktender's review

adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0