book_lover314's review
5.0
What a perfect way to end a 6 book series. It had angst and the perfect amount of fluff. This book deserves more recognition. I do wish they elaborated more on the relationship with Jax and Gillian but I guess it was more focused on action rather than love. Idk if it is just me but at the end where all is well and Enchantasia is back to normal, I wish they had a moment where Gilly looks down and notices she's bleeding and everyone rushes to her aid but maybe that's just me wanting more drama. But other than that no complaints, I love this book.
princessydniee's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
nina90's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lellowturtle's review
5.0
A great, fun and cute conclusion to a story that had great arcs and storytelling. I will be going back and writing reviews for the others, but these were all very cute and fun books.
ktdakotareads's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
star485629's review
5.0
This is my favourite book in this series. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who likes fairy tales, but you have to read the series in order. This series is about a girl and her friends as they battle different villains. I would also recommend the other series, royal academy rebels for anyone who liked this series.
bibli0phagist's review
4.0
I have absolutely enjoyed the FTRS series and this last book doesn’t disappoint. I really feel as though fans of the FTRS series will be happy with how everything wraps up. While I know that this is the last book in the series I am really hoping that Calonita will continue to write stories that take us to Enchantasia because I’m not ready for the journey to be over.
becca_willie04's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
scostner's review
4.0
When I try to describe the books in the FTRS series, I sometimes feel as if I am just riffing on the trailers for "The Princess Bride." Think about it - chases, escapes, giants, evil masterminds, sword fights...they have a lot in common. Of course, in Gilly's case, most of the people involved are students or teachers at the Fairy Tale Reform School.
In this climactic installment, we find Gilly and her friends trying to find the last of the ingredients that Rumpelstiltskin needs to complete his curse on Enchantasia. Along the way they suffer "through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered" just as Sarah describes her quest in "Labyrinth." Despite evil wishes used against them, a cranky Kraken, fireballs, a wyvern and everything else the Stiltskin Squad can throw at them, the students don't give up.
Anna, Gilly's younger sister, is still working with Stiltskin and Alva. Will Gilly have to sacrifice the sister she loves to save everyone else? And will she and her friends make it through the final battle in one piece? Throughout the series friendship has been an important factor in the success of the characters. As Maxine writes in her essay, "We keep each other in check...when you have your friends by your side, the future doesn't feel so grim."
Fans will not be disappointed in the showdown to decide the fate of the kingdom once and for all. There is plenty of action, humor, some self-reflection, and resolution. You don't want to miss it.
Highly recommended for middle grades and up. I read an e-book provided by the publisher for review purposes.
In this climactic installment, we find Gilly and her friends trying to find the last of the ingredients that Rumpelstiltskin needs to complete his curse on Enchantasia. Along the way they suffer "through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered" just as Sarah describes her quest in "Labyrinth." Despite evil wishes used against them, a cranky Kraken, fireballs, a wyvern and everything else the Stiltskin Squad can throw at them, the students don't give up.
Anna, Gilly's younger sister, is still working with Stiltskin and Alva. Will Gilly have to sacrifice the sister she loves to save everyone else? And will she and her friends make it through the final battle in one piece? Throughout the series friendship has been an important factor in the success of the characters. As Maxine writes in her essay, "We keep each other in check...when you have your friends by your side, the future doesn't feel so grim."
Fans will not be disappointed in the showdown to decide the fate of the kingdom once and for all. There is plenty of action, humor, some self-reflection, and resolution. You don't want to miss it.
Highly recommended for middle grades and up. I read an e-book provided by the publisher for review purposes.