zeppelinnyx's reviews
43 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a really good example of how good reveals and plot twists hit when they’re delivered effectively. It doesn’t feel like anything comes out of nowhere, and the result leaves the reader feeling surprised but satisfied. Also, really fantastic characters. They all feel very deep and real. It’s a pretty gloomy book, though. Leaves off on hella sad vibes; I don’t expect that to change given the series track record. This makes me feel apprehensive about the final installment.
Quality of Writing: 9/10
Pacing: 7/10
Plot Development: 8/10
Characters: 10/10
Enjoyability: 7/10
Ease of Reading: 5/10
Ending: 9/10
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Death, Addiction, Animal death, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Blood, Colonisation, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, War, Cannibalism, Classism, Drug use, Gore, Body horror, and Sexual violence
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3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Addiction, Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Cursing, Eating disorder, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Grief, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Self harm
Moderate: Drug use and Sexual harassment
Minor: Blood and Pedophilia
- 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
5.0
This is the perfect resolution to a nearly perfect trilogy. I will never have words to express how deeply I love these characters and their story. This is, as it has been since I first read the series years ago, the most enthralling and tender romance I’ve ever encountered. I compare all other enemies-to-lovers relationships to this one, but sort of all other relationships in general. Because this series, and especially this installment, is the peak of romance.
I really only have two critiques for this series. The first is a bit technical, I suppose. The books don’t feel like they’re a trilogy. Instead, they feel like one book split by three different covers. Perhaps there’s a reason for this, but it does make the ending of the first two books feel a bit sudden and inconclusive. Obviously, this same problem does not occur in the finale. The second problem with the series is the Erasmus problem, but…I won’t get into that. I only wonder if Pacat wishes the character was resolved differently now.
Quality of Writing: 10/10
Pacing: 10/10
Plot Development: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Enjoyability: 10/10
Ease of Reading: 10/10
Ending: 10/10
Graphic: Slavery, Sexual content, and War
Moderate: Torture, Grief, Blood, Incest, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy, Infertility, Miscarriage, Alcohol, Animal death, and Suicide
- 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
3.25
This book is really good for what it is. It’s mostly just a relaxing read, which is exactly what it’s supposed to be. The characters are nice and the friendships are easy and wholesome. I actually do like Viv a lot more than I expected to? Something about her stands out to me. Also, Thimble is so fucking adorable I might would recommend the book just for him.
Quality of Writing: 6/10
Pacing: 5/10
Plot Development: 2/10
Characters: 6/10
Enjoyability: 8/10
Ease of Reading: 10/10
Ending: 8/10
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Stalking, Blood, Injury/injury detail, and Sexual harassment
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is certainly an…interesting read. The characters are definitely intriguing, but the relationships between them don’t really feel… sincere? I guess it feels like Addie’s connections with people are supposed to be the most important part, but none of them really feel compelling to me.
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Even with Henry or Luc. Her feelings for Henry— and his feelings in return, I think— seem to only come from a place of deep loneliness. That’s very impactful, for sure, but it doesn’t make me feel much other than sadness. Maybe that’s the point? I’m not sure. Then Luc only knows obsession; that’s obvious. Addie’s feelings of attachment to him only shows her loss of humanity, in my opinion. Especially when it’s obvious that she still has a deep hatred and resentment for him.Quality of Writing: 8/10
Pacing: 5/10
Plot Development: 5/10
Characters: 9/10
Enjoyability: 6/10
Ease of Reading: 3/10
Ending: 6/10
Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
Minor: Child death, Cancer, Death of parent, War, and Death
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- 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
5.0
Graphic: Slavery, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Pedophilia, and War
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Incest
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- 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
3.75
This book is a massive improvement on the first installment of the series. The beginning was still tough for me, and a bit slow; I didn’t find myself drawn in until close to 40% of the way through. I don’t think the rest of the book fully makes up for the beginning, but it’s not bad over all. The characters are pretty good and the romance is extremely touching. The main character is a lot more compelling in this book over the first one as well. Side note: if I have to see people referred to as “males” and “females” much more, I’m gonna lose it. What is up with that for real?
Quality of Writing: 7/10
Pacing: 5/10
Plot Development: 7/10
Characters: 8/10
Enjoyability: 7/10
Ease of Reading: 7/10
Ending: 10/10