rysmommyreads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book until the twist at the end. The past two books spent so much time building these characters and making the reader know and care for them. For this main character to go against everything they stood for, all their values, their friends, their lover, it just felt...so...wrong.
I really hoped that there would be an additional twist that would redeem this character. The whole thing had been a huge mistake, misunderstanding. Maybe there was a powerful spell over them. Something to explain the total change in this character that would make more sense.
The author tries to explain that what was done was done for love. However, how could that character have hoped to have kept their love if their betrayal were ever to become known? And it would have become known because how would the change in wealth and statis be explained away? The lover and the friends are not stupid, they're the best investigators.
I also missed the other characters that were mysteriously very absent from this book after holding such big parts in the previous books.
I loved the hunt and the new characters. There were other twists that panged the heart in sadness, happiness, and frustration that made for a wild ride.
I really hoped that there would be an additional twist that would redeem this character. The whole thing had been a huge mistake, misunderstanding. Maybe there was a powerful spell over them. Something to explain the total change in this character that would make more sense.
The author tries to explain that what was done was done for love. However, how could that character have hoped to have kept their love if their betrayal were ever to become known? And it would have become known because how would the change in wealth and statis be explained away? The lover and the friends are not stupid, they're the best investigators.
I also missed the other characters that were mysteriously very absent from this book after holding such big parts in the previous books.
I loved the hunt and the new characters. There were other twists that panged the heart in sadness, happiness, and frustration that made for a wild ride.
mysticforestcrafts's review against another edition
5.0
Pros:
I am so glad that the author cleaned up one of the problems I had with George not remembering a purple eyed cat in the final chapters of the book. It made perfect sense and suited Pounce’s personality and skills.
This book is one I wish they would have children read as part of their schooling. Watching what it takes for a country to end slavery and how long they believe it will be before it is just a memory is so important. Moreover, seeing both sides with the trouble it is for the e slaves and the trouble it is for those who depend upon it adds so much depth.
Cons:
The twists that Pierce adds to her books are always so devastating and beautiful. This was no different and will hurt for a long time.
I am so glad that the author cleaned up one of the problems I had with George not remembering a purple eyed cat in the final chapters of the book. It made perfect sense and suited Pounce’s personality and skills.
This book is one I wish they would have children read as part of their schooling. Watching what it takes for a country to end slavery and how long they believe it will be before it is just a memory is so important. Moreover, seeing both sides with the trouble it is for the e slaves and the trouble it is for those who depend upon it adds so much depth.
Cons:
The twists that Pierce adds to her books are always so devastating and beautiful. This was no different and will hurt for a long time.
nbhatta's review against another edition
4.0
A very satisfying read. I liked Farmer and Sabine and the hunt. I especially enjoyed all of Beka's creative cursing.
I kinda wish they'd stayed in Corus for this book? Cuz Bloodhound was also not based in Corus.
So, the big question: What did I think of Tunstall being a traitor? It was introduced too quick and resolved too quick. If the whole traitor thing was played up for more of the book and if Tunstall's insecurities were also more emphasized, I'd believe it better.
Also the epilogue felt a bit like Tammy going back and fixing Alanna's timeline in order to make the Provost's Dog books fit better in the Tortall universe.
This is the last series in this universe and I'm sad to leave it.
I kinda wish they'd stayed in Corus for this book? Cuz Bloodhound was also not based in Corus.
So, the big question: What did I think of Tunstall being a traitor? It was introduced too quick and resolved too quick. If the whole traitor thing was played up for more of the book and if Tunstall's insecurities were also more emphasized, I'd believe it better.
Also the epilogue felt a bit like Tammy going back and fixing Alanna's timeline in order to make the Provost's Dog books fit better in the Tortall universe.
This is the last series in this universe and I'm sad to leave it.
jessereadsthings's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Kidnapping, Slavery, and Trafficking
Minor: Animal cruelty, Fatphobia, Suicide, and Animal death
fletchergross's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
hager87's review against another edition
4.0
The final part in the series of Cooper and a great finale
charlibirb's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely enjoyed it, but this series isn't as good as Pierce's Lioness series. A couple of loose ends, a slightly obnoxious epilogue... but overall a fun read.
***
2nd Read-through:
The best of the 3 books, (although I felt slammed into Beka's relationship stuff at the beginning with barely any exposition). Pierce is really great at world-building. Dust spinners are dope, and love the cat. Really loved re-reading this series, even though it isn't quiiiite as good as I remembered it being. #Nostalgia
***
2nd Read-through:
The best of the 3 books, (although I felt slammed into Beka's relationship stuff at the beginning with barely any exposition). Pierce is really great at world-building. Dust spinners are dope, and love the cat. Really loved re-reading this series, even though it isn't quiiiite as good as I remembered it being. #Nostalgia
fionak's review
4.0
A very satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, although if there was a fourth book I'd absolutely read it. I had forgotten how engrossing Ms. Pierce's tales are.
whitefloweryraven's review against another edition
5.0
This book is the final book in beka cooper's adventures.
This book is by far the most intriguing of them all, through the many many twists and turns of the plot me meet many interesting characters and we are granted a multitude of information about tortall that we didn't nessecarily know from the other pierce books.
In this the ties to the song of the lioness quartet is obvious bland it's the only books to directly linked, it is well done though.
I'm this book we also hear more if pounce and the divine realms, as the constellation has a greater and more active role in the story. He is vital for the sucess of the plot.
This book will leave you with a book hangover and a serious heartache though, as one of the main characters change sides. The betrayal of that will not only hurt beka and her friends but us as readers too
This book is by far the most intriguing of them all, through the many many twists and turns of the plot me meet many interesting characters and we are granted a multitude of information about tortall that we didn't nessecarily know from the other pierce books.
In this the ties to the song of the lioness quartet is obvious bland it's the only books to directly linked, it is well done though.
I'm this book we also hear more if pounce and the divine realms, as the constellation has a greater and more active role in the story. He is vital for the sucess of the plot.
This book will leave you with a book hangover and a serious heartache though, as one of the main characters change sides. The betrayal of that will not only hurt beka and her friends but us as readers too
iowagirl's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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