maryam162424's review against another edition
2.0
This series would be an overall 2.5/3
That final scene was just toooo confusing. I think I’ve just been confused this whole series. I really did have low standards when I was young, sigh
That final scene was just toooo confusing. I think I’ve just been confused this whole series. I really did have low standards when I was young, sigh
greylandreviews's review
4.0
I really think she was just trying to finish this series and tie up threads. I give this book and series 3.5 stars
livy22's review against another edition
3.0
This book didn't live up to the first two, and things wrapped up a little too neatly, but for the most part I was satisfied with where everyone ended up.
shirleonelsie's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fantastic wrap up to the series. I found myself surprised more, and I even laughed and felt like crying at times. The book did still have a typical feel to it: one of the guys...well, spoilers; everyone was okay with the big reveal; blah, blah, blah.
The surprises really got me though. I didn't think Skye could hold out until the end. Also, I knew that a decision would be made to benefit everyone, but I didn't see it come together the way it did in the end. I hated one part and was disappointed by another - I don't feel too strongly about either one, but the emotion was there. I'm trying to be a bit more vague since it's the finale and because I don't have anything bad to really say about the book. I think that if you push yourself through the other two and make it to this one, the un-original-ness will work itself out and you'll be rewarded.
I'm a little sad that there won't be more, I was beginning to really like what I was reading but at the same time it all ended on a good note and it was wrapped up nicely.
I'm not going to give this my biggest recommendation (there are certainly better books out there) but if you want something easy to read, or your in between books, or you really like a fallen-angel Twilight-esque theme, then this series is perfect.
The surprises really got me though. I didn't think Skye could hold out until the end. Also, I knew that a decision would be made to benefit everyone, but I didn't see it come together the way it did in the end. I hated one part and was disappointed by another - I don't feel too strongly about either one, but the emotion was there. I'm trying to be a bit more vague since it's the finale and because I don't have anything bad to really say about the book. I think that if you push yourself through the other two and make it to this one, the un-original-ness will work itself out and you'll be rewarded.
I'm a little sad that there won't be more, I was beginning to really like what I was reading but at the same time it all ended on a good note and it was wrapped up nicely.
I'm not going to give this my biggest recommendation (there are certainly better books out there) but if you want something easy to read, or your in between books, or you really like a fallen-angel Twilight-esque theme, then this series is perfect.
fran98765's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the ending was fairly lame. Lamest epic battle ever. Very predictable. I thought the death was unnecessary, I mean, only 2 healers were standing right there... um hello... heal! The ending took the easy way out and I was disappointed.
andiabcs's review against another edition
4.0
3.75
I had no idea I would like books about angels until I, basically by accident, picked up A Beautiful Dark. You see, I had no idea the book had anything to do with angels and paranormal events. I thought it was a contemporary so imagine my shock when it was anything but and imagine my greater shock when I actually enjoyed it. Having been a fan of the first book and a HUGE fan of the second, A Fractured Light I was so grateful when an early copy of A Radiant Sky was placed in my hands. And although not my favorite of the series, I know, I know, endings are hard, I think it fit nicely with the other two parts and I loved the series as a whole.
A Radiant Sky picks up where A Fractured Light left off. Sides have clearly been drawn between the angels and Skye is once again stuck in the middle, somewhere between light and dark, and she is pressured to pick a side. Devin, once part of the Order is now a member of the Rebellion and Asher still holds the key to Skye’s heart. The problem is that Skye doesn’t trust either side so she decides to go it alone. To take on both sides even if it puts her life in danger and breaks her heart over Asher. Stronger than she has ever been Skye has the fate of the world on her shoulders. But if she wins will Asher still be there waiting for her?
Like I said, this definitely wasn’t my favorite of the 3 books. I enjoyed it and read it fairly quickly, but I just felt like something was off. I don’t know if it was because of the lack of Skye and Asher interaction, or Devin now being on Asher’s side, or the addition of Raven into the fold of things. It just felt like too much of it was just convenient, which I understand to a point. Things need to be wrapped up in a 3rd and final book, I don’t deny that. I just wish it didn’t have to be so neat. I think that was my main problem with A Radiant Skye. The story was great, the characters were just as strong as they were in A Beautiful Dark and you could see the whole picture. I think that I just didn’t like the neatness of everything. I wanted more drama, more heartache, maybe an extra unhappy ending.
But with that said, I didn’t hate this book at all. I think it was a great part of Skye’s story and love that Davies brought her kind of full circle in a way. She grew as a character from page one of A Beautiful Dark to the final page of A Radiant Sky and that was apparent and made me happy to have been a part of this journey. Would I recommend the series even with my annoyance at the neatness? 100%, hands down, yes. Definitely worth the read and I look forward to what Davies has for us next.
I had no idea I would like books about angels until I, basically by accident, picked up A Beautiful Dark. You see, I had no idea the book had anything to do with angels and paranormal events. I thought it was a contemporary so imagine my shock when it was anything but and imagine my greater shock when I actually enjoyed it. Having been a fan of the first book and a HUGE fan of the second, A Fractured Light I was so grateful when an early copy of A Radiant Sky was placed in my hands. And although not my favorite of the series, I know, I know, endings are hard, I think it fit nicely with the other two parts and I loved the series as a whole.
A Radiant Sky picks up where A Fractured Light left off. Sides have clearly been drawn between the angels and Skye is once again stuck in the middle, somewhere between light and dark, and she is pressured to pick a side. Devin, once part of the Order is now a member of the Rebellion and Asher still holds the key to Skye’s heart. The problem is that Skye doesn’t trust either side so she decides to go it alone. To take on both sides even if it puts her life in danger and breaks her heart over Asher. Stronger than she has ever been Skye has the fate of the world on her shoulders. But if she wins will Asher still be there waiting for her?
Like I said, this definitely wasn’t my favorite of the 3 books. I enjoyed it and read it fairly quickly, but I just felt like something was off. I don’t know if it was because of the lack of Skye and Asher interaction, or Devin now being on Asher’s side, or the addition of Raven into the fold of things. It just felt like too much of it was just convenient, which I understand to a point. Things need to be wrapped up in a 3rd and final book, I don’t deny that. I just wish it didn’t have to be so neat. I think that was my main problem with A Radiant Skye. The story was great, the characters were just as strong as they were in A Beautiful Dark and you could see the whole picture. I think that I just didn’t like the neatness of everything. I wanted more drama, more heartache, maybe an extra unhappy ending.
But with that said, I didn’t hate this book at all. I think it was a great part of Skye’s story and love that Davies brought her kind of full circle in a way. She grew as a character from page one of A Beautiful Dark to the final page of A Radiant Sky and that was apparent and made me happy to have been a part of this journey. Would I recommend the series even with my annoyance at the neatness? 100%, hands down, yes. Definitely worth the read and I look forward to what Davies has for us next.
ashleym10148's review against another edition
3.0
Not gonna lie this was a bit of a disappointment. I did not like how it all ended. There was supposed to be a huge battle and it was a let down. Skye did end up with who I wanted her to be with so I was happy about that. Everything ended a bit to perfectly. I feel like some things that the characters did were out of character. I kept thinking "they would never do that." It just annoyed me.
mackenzierm's review against another edition
4.0
First line: "There are certain things they never tell you about love."
Finally, the part I was waiting for where girl gets boy. And girl goes to war with the opposing forces.
There was a few twists and turns that I didn't quite expect involving the fourth Rogue and the outcome of the war between the Order, the Rebels, and the Uprising.
It was nice to see that Skye really believed in the power of love and I found that really powered the path of the novel.
I really enjoyed the plot of the trilogy, but I am kind of disappointed by the ending because it basically just swept everything that happened, from the beginning, under the rug and forgetting it all happened. That's my opinion anyways.
All in all, a good read.
Finally, the part I was waiting for where girl gets boy. And girl goes to war with the opposing forces.
There was a few twists and turns that I didn't quite expect involving the fourth Rogue and the outcome of the war between the Order, the Rebels, and the Uprising.
It was nice to see that Skye really believed in the power of love and I found that really powered the path of the novel.
I really enjoyed the plot of the trilogy, but I am kind of disappointed by the ending because it basically just swept everything that happened, from the beginning, under the rug and forgetting it all happened. That's my opinion anyways.
All in all, a good read.
sarcrawsh's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this book but I felt as though the ending was a bit too...pat. Everything fell into place, Skye is back with Asher, and, oh yeah, Devin dies. I was so separated from the plot at that point that I barely reacted. And I really enjoyed his character! Something fell off at the end but I can't quite pinpoint what it is.
brinipor's review against another edition
3.0
The ending was dumb and she gave dumb speeches, but it was okay.