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schomj's review against another edition
3.0
Generally enjoyable in a post-apocalyptic adventure with futuristic technology and maniacal villains sort of way, though the relationship dynamic between the h/h (I won't admit I love you, I won't, I'll sacrifice myself for you before admitting anything) got a bit tiresome after a while.
beckylej's review against another edition
3.0
As the Envy Chronicles series continues, Ware rewards readers with a tale that’s been taunting us since book one. Quent and Zoe met in Beyond the Night. Their dance continued into Embrace the Night Eternal. Finally, Abandon the Night is their story. Growing up, Quent gave off the appearance of a spoiled playboy. He never had meaningful relationships and never got along with his father. In the allure and mystery of Zoe Kapoor, Quent has finally found a girl he can’t get out of his mind. But this new world is no place to start a family, a thought that has left Quent torn between desire and reality. When it is revealed that Parris Fielding, Quent’s father, was one of the Cult of Atlantis—the people behind the events that horribly shaped this new world—Quent vows to be the one to finally kill him. Zoe has her own reasons for wanting Fielding dead, but even she doesn’t know of his connection to her lover. Together, they’ll finally track the illusive Strangers, the Cult, and their hideout. But can Zoe trust the man whose own flesh and blood was responsible for the death of so many?
abarrile's review against another edition
4.0
A few questions I have after reading this book:
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1. Remy Truth and Ian Marck. Seriously, that can't be all there is, can it?
2. Theo. So, what, did he die? If not, does he get over Sage?
3. Wyatt. What the hell's up with him?
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1. Remy Truth and Ian Marck. Seriously, that can't be all there is, can it?
2. Theo. So, what, did he die? If not, does he get over Sage?
3. Wyatt. What the hell's up with him?
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kat_the_bookcat's review against another edition
3.0
Quent and Zoe! Finally! After two books of them sneaking around, it's time for their actual story! And it was a little bit disappointing. Zoe is a pain in the butt, Quent is annoyingly angsty (get over yourself, sir!). Neither of them are willing to be open with the other, and that causes 90% of their problems!
It was cool to find out more about the Strangers, though! Seeing their capitol and learning more about the way they work was fun.
It was cool to find out more about the Strangers, though! Seeing their capitol and learning more about the way they work was fun.
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
In 2010, Quentin Fielding had pretty much all he could desire: women, money, power. The lack of his father’s approval was the furthest thing on his mind. In fact, he got more pleasure out of antagonizing the older Fielding whenever possible. His own rebellion so to speak. To say Quent is shocked when he and his friends wake up in a cave in Sedona 50 years in the future to discover the world has been destroyed is putting it mildly.
When Quent learns his father is one of the people responsible for the destruction it’s just the cherry on top of the cake. Finding his father, and figuring out his true part in Earth’s demise is top on his list. A very close second on that list is figuring out more about mystery woman Zoe. Zoe who saved his life from gangas when he and his friends were en route to Envy. Zoe who oh-so-casually continues to sneak into his room some evenings, but promptly leaves after a quick tryst (or two).
I was really looking forward to finally getting Quent’s story since Joss Ware laid the foundations for it in Beyond the Night. First, by introducing the obvious love interest in Zoe when she saves Quent’s life, and next with the revelation that his father is one of the Strangers thereby sealing Quent’s dedication to the Resistance so he can finally get the confrontation that is literally decades in the making. Because of this, when all is said and done Abandon the Night definitely feels like the end of a story arc.
Due to the fact that his story has been slowly building for these three books, Quent’s mission is pretty straightforward and doesn’t divert too much. Yes, with each story’s progression, we’re still getting a bigger and better picture of events 50 years ago, but in Abandon the Night we learn a little more of the reason why the disaster happened. Ware is also very prudent with what new information we get. Where some might find things drag on a bit, I find that Ware does a perfect balance of full-disclosure and small hint dropping.
Similarly, the same can be said for Quent and Zoe’s relationship. I viewed them as kind of like the ‘married couple’ whose relationship is going through a rough patch and we get to watch them navigate their way through it. They’ve been paired together since Beyond the Night and I for one didn’t question whether or not they would actually end up together, I just wondered what they would have to go through to get to that point. Before they can, both Quent and Zoe have to put ‘case closed’ on things in their past.
I’ve liked this series up to this point. Ware did leave us with some characters’ lives hanging in the balance. With this story arc complete I’m really interested to see where we go from here.
In 2010, Quentin Fielding had pretty much all he could desire: women, money, power. The lack of his father’s approval was the furthest thing on his mind. In fact, he got more pleasure out of antagonizing the older Fielding whenever possible. His own rebellion so to speak. To say Quent is shocked when he and his friends wake up in a cave in Sedona 50 years in the future to discover the world has been destroyed is putting it mildly.
When Quent learns his father is one of the people responsible for the destruction it’s just the cherry on top of the cake. Finding his father, and figuring out his true part in Earth’s demise is top on his list. A very close second on that list is figuring out more about mystery woman Zoe. Zoe who saved his life from gangas when he and his friends were en route to Envy. Zoe who oh-so-casually continues to sneak into his room some evenings, but promptly leaves after a quick tryst (or two).
I was really looking forward to finally getting Quent’s story since Joss Ware laid the foundations for it in Beyond the Night. First, by introducing the obvious love interest in Zoe when she saves Quent’s life, and next with the revelation that his father is one of the Strangers thereby sealing Quent’s dedication to the Resistance so he can finally get the confrontation that is literally decades in the making. Because of this, when all is said and done Abandon the Night definitely feels like the end of a story arc.
Due to the fact that his story has been slowly building for these three books, Quent’s mission is pretty straightforward and doesn’t divert too much. Yes, with each story’s progression, we’re still getting a bigger and better picture of events 50 years ago, but in Abandon the Night we learn a little more of the reason why the disaster happened. Ware is also very prudent with what new information we get. Where some might find things drag on a bit, I find that Ware does a perfect balance of full-disclosure and small hint dropping.
Similarly, the same can be said for Quent and Zoe’s relationship. I viewed them as kind of like the ‘married couple’ whose relationship is going through a rough patch and we get to watch them navigate their way through it. They’ve been paired together since Beyond the Night and I for one didn’t question whether or not they would actually end up together, I just wondered what they would have to go through to get to that point. Before they can, both Quent and Zoe have to put ‘case closed’ on things in their past.
I’ve liked this series up to this point. Ware did leave us with some characters’ lives hanging in the balance. With this story arc complete I’m really interested to see where we go from here.
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