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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
4.0
Back to boarding school! I'm a little sad that the series is almost over and that these are the last two books and that then there is no more. (Will there be more? I didn't check that, but since it's the last year at the academy, I assume there's not.) Even though those books are not masterpieces or must reads, they are amazingly well done boarding school books. They really remind me of the boarding school stories I love so much as a kid.
And this book might be my favorite of the series (so far, there's one more, so who knows!). The atmosphere and vibe in this book is amazingly well done. There's really the sense of magic in the air and even though at some point I started to piece the entire picture together, I was constantly on the edge of my seat to discover what would happen next. This book most certainly has the darkest vibe, mostly because Cleverly really wrote down the twins' experiences very well.
I really love how in this book all relationships and friendships are challenged. I love Ariadne and I love the twins and I love them working as a trio, but it's the personal issues they have, the distrust between them and the secrets they keep that really make this story extra suspenseful. We know what's at stake, we know how amazing these girls are as a team and we know what happens when they break up. It's a really thrilling ride this way.
I also love how Scarlet and Ivy keep on growing and learning. In this book Scarlet actually kind of learns that sometimes control is a good thing and that good things happen to those who wait. And it's Ivy who learns that some people are worth breaking rules for and are worth taking risks for. I still think their narratives are hard to tell apart, it's mostly their behavior that gives it away, but the story is too amazing to be bothered by that.
And this book might be my favorite of the series (so far, there's one more, so who knows!). The atmosphere and vibe in this book is amazingly well done. There's really the sense of magic in the air and even though at some point I started to piece the entire picture together, I was constantly on the edge of my seat to discover what would happen next. This book most certainly has the darkest vibe, mostly because Cleverly really wrote down the twins' experiences very well.
I really love how in this book all relationships and friendships are challenged. I love Ariadne and I love the twins and I love them working as a trio, but it's the personal issues they have, the distrust between them and the secrets they keep that really make this story extra suspenseful. We know what's at stake, we know how amazing these girls are as a team and we know what happens when they break up. It's a really thrilling ride this way.
I also love how Scarlet and Ivy keep on growing and learning. In this book Scarlet actually kind of learns that sometimes control is a good thing and that good things happen to those who wait. And it's Ivy who learns that some people are worth breaking rules for and are worth taking risks for. I still think their narratives are hard to tell apart, it's mostly their behavior that gives it away, but the story is too amazing to be bothered by that.
paigesreadingcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
shivanshi_reader's review
4.0
My favourite read of 2022. I loved how Sophie Cleverly made Ebony the antagonist. Ebony was so mysterious & I was waiting to know what happened at the end. The end shocked me so bad I was screaming in my mind. Too good. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
booksandlemonsquash's review
4.0
Back at rookwood but with a more focussed storyline that really worked for me. No evil teachers, and no distractions, one storyline surrounding a couple of people. And itβs quite well handled too - nicely mysterious, but enough clues to be figuring things out.
And as much as I love the relationship between the twins and Ariadne, it was nice to see a little break in it, all friendships have their ups and downs after all.
Good old fashioned revenge plot. One of my least favourite tropes but handled well and for a reason that made sense for the person. ππ»
And as much as I love the relationship between the twins and Ariadne, it was nice to see a little break in it, all friendships have their ups and downs after all.
Good old fashioned revenge plot. One of my least favourite tropes but handled well and for a reason that made sense for the person. ππ»
anina1736874's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
writteninmagic's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, and Kidnapping
dentripdz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.25
ari_reading_'s review
4.0
I love this series so much with a burning passion! While this one was definitely a lot more frustrating, it still had an intriguing plot. Even though, some of the characters became really annoying and not the same lovable ones I've loved since the first book.
kimmi's review
5.0
I'm really enjoying this series! But this one is so confusing! Ebony McCloud isn't a witch and Muriel Witherspoon is?! I never saw it coming!