ria_mhrj's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very fitting conclusion to a series about a girl growing up to be a woman in a man's world, like a boss. Kel is a wonderful role model and and she goes through hell in this book, but remains true to herself.
I'm not going to lie though, I had hopes for the ending that were not realised. I understand why (who has the time?!) but dammit, the epilogue could have given me a lil something. But no.
Ah well, still great.
I'm not going to lie though, I had hopes for the ending that were not realised. I understand why (who has the time?!) but dammit, the epilogue could have given me a lil something. But no.
Ah well, still great.
bluejay29's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
ivennelluin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
hazeyjane_2's review against another edition
3.0
The first half of this book was endless rounds of “refugees come in to Haven, they complain to Kel, Kel has to settle them.” A lot of admin. The second half picked up the pace.
Kel continued to develop in this book, but I wish she’d delegated a bit more. A lot of it was her close POV and her getting involved in everything. I sort of got the sense of a prodigy. Not quite, because she clearly struggled, but I wish she’d seen that, say, other people were better at solving disputes, or that she’d picked up the habit of praying for the dead from another culture or another person rather than the narrative having to point out that she was the only person who prayed.
Kel continued to develop in this book, but I wish she’d delegated a bit more. A lot of it was her close POV and her getting involved in everything. I sort of got the sense of a prodigy. Not quite, because she clearly struggled, but I wish she’d seen that, say, other people were better at solving disputes, or that she’d picked up the habit of praying for the dead from another culture or another person rather than the narrative having to point out that she was the only person who prayed.
alexblackreads's review against another edition
4.0
I was just the tiniest bit disappointed by this book. I really loved it, but not quite as much as Squire and not enough to be a full five stars. It's only a little longer than book three, but it felt so much longer while reading it. The ending was exciting and there were numerous exciting things that took place during the book, but the first two thirds dragged a bit for me. I was still interested, but it took a concerted effort to keep picking this book up. I didn't fly through it the way I did the first three books.
There wasn't a pacing issue in this one since it wasn't taking place over a specific period of time. The events just happened as they happened, no need to skip long months of time. It takes place over the course of less than a year, making it the shortest time period of any book in the series. I think that helped the pacing, but it did make the book drag just a little.
Beyond that, my thoughts are the same as for the first three. I love Kel's character. The feminism is great. It's a fantastic ending. I absolutely recommend this series. You don't technically need to read Alanna or the Immortals first, but I would recommend at least picking up Alanna. I think it explains a lot about the world and helps with appreciating the books overall.
There wasn't a pacing issue in this one since it wasn't taking place over a specific period of time. The events just happened as they happened, no need to skip long months of time. It takes place over the course of less than a year, making it the shortest time period of any book in the series. I think that helped the pacing, but it did make the book drag just a little.
Beyond that, my thoughts are the same as for the first three. I love Kel's character. The feminism is great. It's a fantastic ending. I absolutely recommend this series. You don't technically need to read Alanna or the Immortals first, but I would recommend at least picking up Alanna. I think it explains a lot about the world and helps with appreciating the books overall.
noahallen93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
erikaskye's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so glad I decided to reread this series as an adult because it absolutely blew me away - maybe even moreso than the first time.
Kel remains an absolute role model for me and it was so wonderful to read about her navigating a world of discrimination, working her ass off, battling imposter syndrome, growing into a leader, and obviously taking down the bad guys too. Especially on a reread I valued so much more the way that Kel makes her own decisions surrounding sex and relationships. She is just such a fantastic character to exist in the world of YA fantasy.
Tamora Pierce really came into her own with this series and you can tell that the writing is much tighter and more mature than her previous works (I reread the Alanna and Daine series a couple of years ago). I honestly wouldn't change a thing.
10/10, will read again (and again!).
Kel remains an absolute role model for me and it was so wonderful to read about her navigating a world of discrimination, working her ass off, battling imposter syndrome, growing into a leader, and obviously taking down the bad guys too. Especially on a reread I valued so much more the way that Kel makes her own decisions surrounding sex and relationships. She is just such a fantastic character to exist in the world of YA fantasy.
Tamora Pierce really came into her own with this series and you can tell that the writing is much tighter and more mature than her previous works (I reread the Alanna and Daine series a couple of years ago). I honestly wouldn't change a thing.
10/10, will read again (and again!).
liralen's review against another edition
4.0
Still a solid end to the series, but I realised at some point, reading this, that Kel no longer has any flaws. She didn't have much by way of flaws to begin with—just an incapacitating fear of heights. An Achilles heel of sorts, but not so much a character flaw. And...she works to conquer the fear in the first two books, and does conquer it at the end of the second book, which means that by now? Her biggest flaw is that she's committed to protect the people under her care. Which is...you know. Not in any sense a flaw. I'm sure this isn't the last time I'll read (and enjoy) these books, but...I think there's a reason I always liked [b:Tris|639158|Tris's Book (Circle of Magic, #2)|Tamora Pierce|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328860145l/639158._SY75_.jpg|864540].
patriciatame's review against another edition
3.0
Chegou ao fim. O que dizer? Gostei. Foi uma aventura. Na minha vida e na vida dela. Saber que o final seria um final feliz. Saber que é um livro para se ler com 13 anos, e apreciar a viagem. Perder pessoas no caminho no terceiro (ou no quarto?) livro. Mas continuar.
Ela não perdeu os amigos. Eles continuaram. O amor romântico ainda se sneakou no final. Foi uma piadinha, mas aceito. Poderia ser sido mais emocionante - o quase mais emocionante foi quando o Owen chorou por ter deixado a sua montada morrer, e falar com o Lord Wydlon sobre isso, a pedir perdão. Também gosto dos beijos. Como há espaço para um beijo na testa do capitão à heroína. Ela é um pouco perfeita demais? É, faz tudo bem, sabe tudo, e corre tudo bem. Mas foi isso que eu pedi quando comecei a ler. Assim seja, mesmo que tenhamos de discordar. Cada qual com os seus defeitos - mesmo que a narrativa esteja do lado deles. Foi uma boa aventura de se ler.
Caveat é que este livro teve demasiadas batalhas e coisas que não consegui acompanhar. Tantos nomes, e isso. Gostei mais do primeiro - era mais relatable. E o segundo. Mas é assim: as pessoas crescem. Cresçam e vão. Não sei se terei saudades da Kel. Gostei da Kel que me ensinou a respirar. Que tinha de aprender a ser forte de corpo, e aprender a ser soft de coração. A líder nata já não sou eu; não que a outra fosse. Ela foi destinada a proteger os pequenos. Um pouco cliché demais, mas assim seja, também.
O futuro me dirá o que ler a seguir. Mas de facto gostei da perspectiva. A perspectiva feminina e mais completa e verdadeira de uma pessoa, num livro de aventuras, cavalos, e coisas assim. Gostei. Tive coisas de que gostei. Escapism, também. Ler para relaxar. Saber que tudo vai acabar bem. E acho que isso tem valor.
Quase dava o 5 por isso. Mas não posso. Gostei mais do primeiro. Vou dar 3.
Ela não perdeu os amigos. Eles continuaram. O amor romântico ainda se sneakou no final. Foi uma piadinha, mas aceito. Poderia ser sido mais emocionante - o quase mais emocionante foi quando o Owen chorou por ter deixado a sua montada morrer, e falar com o Lord Wydlon sobre isso, a pedir perdão. Também gosto dos beijos. Como há espaço para um beijo na testa do capitão à heroína. Ela é um pouco perfeita demais? É, faz tudo bem, sabe tudo, e corre tudo bem. Mas foi isso que eu pedi quando comecei a ler. Assim seja, mesmo que tenhamos de discordar. Cada qual com os seus defeitos - mesmo que a narrativa esteja do lado deles. Foi uma boa aventura de se ler.
Caveat é que este livro teve demasiadas batalhas e coisas que não consegui acompanhar. Tantos nomes, e isso. Gostei mais do primeiro - era mais relatable. E o segundo. Mas é assim: as pessoas crescem. Cresçam e vão. Não sei se terei saudades da Kel. Gostei da Kel que me ensinou a respirar. Que tinha de aprender a ser forte de corpo, e aprender a ser soft de coração. A líder nata já não sou eu; não que a outra fosse. Ela foi destinada a proteger os pequenos. Um pouco cliché demais, mas assim seja, também.
O futuro me dirá o que ler a seguir. Mas de facto gostei da perspectiva. A perspectiva feminina e mais completa e verdadeira de uma pessoa, num livro de aventuras, cavalos, e coisas assim. Gostei. Tive coisas de que gostei. Escapism, também. Ler para relaxar. Saber que tudo vai acabar bem. E acho que isso tem valor.
Quase dava o 5 por isso. Mas não posso. Gostei mais do primeiro. Vou dar 3.