I honestly have absolutely no idea what happened in this book amongst all the d*ck jokes and sexual innuenNarrated by Casey Jones Presented by RB Media
I honestly have absolutely no idea what happened in this book amongst all the d*ck jokes and sexual innuendo. Something to do with pirates which could have actually been cool but definitely wasn't.
Complete trash.
Unless you're into d*ck jokes, I guess.
I lost hope for this almost immediately, and if it hadn't been a NetGalley read I'd have DNF'd it on the spot.
The barrage of sex jokes is so off-putting that I found myself constantly rolling my eyes and tuning out. There are characters here that deserved better than what they were given, and I found it so disappointing.
Nothing really seemed to happen - there's a serpent at one stage and a ridiculous baking competition (??!) but not really much else beyond a bunch of boys wanting to f*ck each other etc. It got real old, real fast.
Honestly, I just ended up tuning so much of it out. I was actually listening at 3x speed at one stage just to try and get through it.
The only reason this gets a second star from me is for the narration, which was absolutely spectacular. Honestly, if you are into sassy boys who make a LOT of d*ck jokes then you should actually enjoy this immensely and I highly recommend the audio because the delivery was brilliant.
This was a Spotify (??) listen, because I was super curious about Spotify audio books so I picked a freebie that sounded good.
I listened to the whole This was a Spotify (??) listen, because I was super curious about Spotify audio books so I picked a freebie that sounded good.
I listened to the whole thing in a day (while playing Minecraft - classic) and it was okay. Based on other reviews, it seems audio is the way to go, because the narrator brought life to a story that otherwise might have been a chore to get through.
The language is definitely inconsistent, but since I was listening, I wasn't too bothered. It was easy for me to zone in and out without missing much of the story.
I wasn't particularly invested in any of the characters, so this was more like a background read? Just a chill lil fantasy adventure to drone in my ears.
Still not sure what the deal was with the dragon, though, and I'm getting really over stories that sell themselves to me with the presence of dragons and then short change the dragons, giving me a bunch of human drama instead.
Nothing particularly memorable about this story at all, and I don't think I'd want to read a physical copy. But it was an easy, short-ish listen that was free, so I can't complain.
Not a fan of Spotify for audiobooks, though. Stay in your lane, mate....more
You can read my individual thoughts for each part in my reading progress, but basically this was a rollercoaster.
I really loved theBruh I am NOT OKAY.
You can read my individual thoughts for each part in my reading progress, but basically this was a rollercoaster.
I really loved the beginning - seeing Roland's battle with Cort play out in such vivid detail was a great opener and it made me very happy. Then watching the gang's adventures in Hambry, knowing how things were going to go down, was quite a thrill. I've always loved Cuthbert and Sheemie's relationship so it was cool to see it here.
The road back to Gilead was a new story created for the graphic novels, and while it was nice to have some new material I felt this one dragged on a bit. It was great for Bert and Alain to have their time to shine but I slowed down a bit at this point as overall it just didn't interest me as much.
Seeing Gilead in its glory was a lot of fun, though, and the new stories that came out here were fantastic. There's so much lore to this world, but throughout the seven-novel series we discover very little about Roland's early years in the city. So it was nice to get a glimpse of how things were, even if they didn't fit quite as seamlessly as I hoped they would.
The Fall of Gilead was absolutely gut-wrenching. This is something we readers of the novels knew happened, but details have always been vague. I've always wanted to know how such a magnificent, powerful place fell to ruin, but seeing it all play out was heartbreaking. There was always a polite distance between Roland's past and his present in the novels, so being confronted with that in-between time and witnessing everything falling apart is really brutal. My heart ached for these characters I'd come to know so well.
I do really love the characters of the series, so in the graphic novel format we do unfortunately lose so much of the nuances of who they are. I was glad to have read the novels first, so I knew these characters better.
This is also, I think, why the last volume was not enough for me. I knew tragedies were coming but they were so quickly left behind in the graphic novel version, due to the nature of the format. There's so much awfulness, pain, death, tragedy, but six issues is just not enough time to feel and grieve it all. It wasn't at all like I'd pictured when reading the novels so I wanted more.
That said, Robin Furth and team have absolutely delivered here. Robin's knowledge and understanding of King's world is incredible and she handles it with great respect, understanding and love. The artwork suits the story perfectly, and the characters are vivid and memorable. The way the stories have been transported into the graphic novel format is simply incredible, and as someone obsessed with the novels I was so incredibly grateful for how brilliantly this was done.
The graphic novel collection also includes short stories and insights into mid-world, which was an unexpected delight. This colours in our understanding of Roland's world and enhances the overall experience. I loved all the extra details, but I did get impatient at times so skipped some of the end stories with the intention of going back at a later time.
Overall, this made my heart happy. Bruised, battle-worn and weary, but happy.
A must-read for fans of the novels, and highly recommended for people wanting to access such a massive story in a slightly easier format. Also just a fantastic read for graphic novel fans of darker fantasy and horror.
It was both a blessing and a curse to have watched season one of the TV series first. It certainly made their tedious journeyGoodness me, what a tome!
It was both a blessing and a curse to have watched season one of the TV series first. It certainly made their tedious journey of multiple inns and roads stand out like a sore thumb, but it was also really fascinating to get more into the lore and meet more characters.
I'm sure there's not too much I can say about this series than hasn't already been said, but I'll give my own thoughts nevertheless.
The plot: A bunch of farm kids get swept up in an epic adventure, led by a sorceress and her warrior protector. Danger stalks them and things are not going to be easy, but the fate of the world is at stake.
Epic hero action, but I was not too convinced by Rand at all I'm afraid. He seemed like kind of an idiot. I felt more for Perrin and Nyanaeve than old bleeding heart Rand. I really liked Mat's character development, and Lan is of course the true hero. I appreciated that the women were powerful, but that it wasn't done to the point of making the men worthless. I like that all of the men had their own thing, and even Nyanaeve and Egwene (omg am I spelling any of these names right?!) were different in the way they thought of magic.
The pace of the story is a bit off, and I did get rather bored with all the city/inn hopping and road travelling. So much of it was the same, and having seen the show do it better I was really impatient to get on with the story. However, where the book differed from the show I was fully enthralled, and it was fun witnessing these parts of the story for the first time. I wonder if book two will have more appeal for that reason?
By the time the ending came around I was pretty hooked and keen to see where it all finished up.
In summary, it was a little monotonous at times, but there's an epic story here to dig into and I suspect plenty more world to dive into in the following books....more
The author's note at the end of the book likens this story to a pop song - a catchy, fun thing that wants you to sing along to thThis was so much fun!
The author's note at the end of the book likens this story to a pop song - a catchy, fun thing that wants you to sing along to the chorus - and I think that's such a fantastic way to describe this book.
It's relatively basic in it's objective: Jamie is the newest recruit to the KPS - the Kaiju Preservation Society. The sole goal of this organisation is to preserve the lives of Kaijus in a parallel world that few people know exists. Naturally, Jamie and his team are going to encounter some difficulties. Wouldn't make much of a story otherwise, would it?
That being said, so much of the fun of this book is just exploring 'Kaiju Earth'. There's all manner of science being explained and there is a depth to the creation of this world that allows you to easily believe it. I loved hearing about the ecosystem, the biology, and how they function as keepers for these incredible creatures.
It's fairly obvious where things are going to go awry, but the spirit of the book is so good-natured that you can't be mad at any predictable moments. It's such a great, enthusiastic story and the banter of the main characters allows for a rather relaxed approach to everything. Everyone is cracking jokes and generally having a grand time, and even when things go south there is never a sense that things are truly dire.
Mostly, I loved the characters and how they interacted with each other and with this new world. There is a lot of fun to be had, but there is camaraderie and loyalty that adds depth to these relationships and it just becomes a pleasure to see how they grow.
A fun, fast read with plenty of Godzilla and other such references to keep us nerds happy. An absolute pleasure to read, and a wonderful diversion if you've hit a bit of a reading slump and you're looking for some light action to bring you back.
With bad boys, rebellious girls and pirates, I really should have loved this. But the heavy-handed 'enemies to lovers' plot was a bit much for me to rWith bad boys, rebellious girls and pirates, I really should have loved this. But the heavy-handed 'enemies to lovers' plot was a bit much for me to really get into the story, making this just okay.
It's a new set of characters, though one shares a link to one of the protagonists of the first story, keeping everything tied together. The trilogy is still free on Amazon, I believe, so you might as well read straight through.
This one follows Anh - a tiny fighter pilot lady taken captive by the enemy, and Tolamek - a scientist-pirate bad boy who is obviously secretly a Good Guy. The two have to work together to foil a plot but this brings them uncomfortably close to one another.
As I mentioned, the romance was a major turn off for me and because it was audio I found myself tuning out a lot. Nothing about the story really captivated me and I considered giving it up so many times but hey, I already paid 3 bucks for the audio. *shrugs*
I wish there had been more attempt to establish the plot and the good vs bad guys of the story before forcing the romance between the two main characters. It felt like the purpose of the story was their hookup instead of all the other interesting action scenes that were happening, and that kind of bummed me out.
Plus, so many tropes. I rolled my eyes so. many. times.
Honestly, I'm even bored talking about it.
So,
Good: Pirates and explosions Bad: Insta-love and cringe-worthy romance
I really wanted less insta-love and more dragons but not a total drag. It was still more entertaining than I expected.
I enjoyed the writing, and the aI really wanted less insta-love and more dragons but not a total drag. It was still more entertaining than I expected.
I enjoyed the writing, and the audio was a big plus for me. It was interesting and lively and I think things that I would have rolled my eyes at on the page came across as more humourous when spoken out loud.
The plot seemed a little weak, since it's predominantly about Sardelle trying to get her soulblade back and I honestly thought that would happen pretty quick. But there's also the handsome new commander mixing things up in this slave colony and he's taking an interest in this strange, beautiful slave girl who is clearly hiding something.
Honestly, they're a cute couple but I just was not convinced by how quickly they fell in love. It was disappointing. I wanted more banter and tension and storytelling to bring them together. Instead, it read more like the story was contrived specifically to bring them together. Things that should have been badass and really progressed the story instead fizzled in the aftermath that brings the couple back together. I was a bit disappointed.
Also I think I really wanted more mythology and info about this race that's now been gone for 300 years. Even just some mention of people Sardelle knew, as opposed to the generic 'all the people I once knew'. I wanted to get to know some of the people she'd lost so I could grieve with her. But she was way too busy flirting with the commander to really mourn at all.
There were also, like, NO DRAGONS. Not in the conventional sense, anyway.
I didn't mind the story because it still moved along quickly and had some interesting moments, and I've got the audio for the trilogy so I'll keep going. But I do really hope there's more action and less love-sickness in the next one....more
Honestly, this is exactly the book I wanted and then MORE. I don't think any fan thOh man. It's really over.
What a fkn EPIC finale!
Loved every second.
Honestly, this is exactly the book I wanted and then MORE. I don't think any fan that has come this far could possibly be disappointed.
Heart-stopping moments. Tense battles. Epic puzzles. Dramatic deaths. All brought together by that insane, way-over-the-top action that we know and love as the signature of Matthew Reilly.
All of our favourites are here, battling it out once again to save humanity.
But even with the fast pace of the story, the themes of the entire series still make themselves known, and through Jack and his team we once again pause to appreciate the importance of family, friends, and loved ones in all forms. Love, loyalty, honour ... it's all here, and that's the heart of this series. That's certainly the hook I was reeled in on.
That being said, don't think the action stops for even a second!
I felt this to be an incredibly satisfying conclusion to a series I've loved from start to finish. It delivered exactly the kick I hoped for, and it tied everything up so neatly which I feel was the ending the series deserved.
WARNING: This review will contain spoilers for the previous two books in the series.
Here we go: A prince has gone missingA very satisfying conclusion!
WARNING: This review will contain spoilers for the previous two books in the series.
Here we go: A prince has gone missing after an attack from strange masked men and the dreaded Crow Folk, and the Swan Island warriors are tasked to investigate. Liobhan's brother, Galen, is involved, so for her it's personal. However her new relationship with Dau means they're being forced to split up for this one. Meanwhile Brocc, in the Otherworld, seeks a truce with the brutal Crow Folk that not everyone thinks is a good idea.
Honestly, this is such a PG series. It's all music and singing and dancing and frolicking about with people and beings that are just misunderstood. But in spite of all that, the lore really fascinates me. I love the Otherworld with all its strange, adorable creatures. I love the deadly, mysterious Crow Folk. I love the portals and forests and strange legends. There is so much detail and yes, it does slow down the story a tad, but it never feels like you're getting bogged down in it. I am all about action but I still never found it dull - there is just so much richness to the story.
I like that the kids are split up. Not that they're really kids - this is definitely an adult fantasy, with adult themes as opposed to YA insta-love with its magical sparks and stroking each other randomly. This shows the depths of true love quite well in the separation of Dau and Liobhan. Their feelings are profound, but they have jobs to do that come first. I really appreciated that. It was nice to see them playing to their own strengths without needing to depend on one another. Then of course we have Brocc, who is the most wholesome character I've encountered in a long time. Not a single bad bone in this guy's body - even when things are going really terribly for him. It was nice to see him challenged a bit.
The story has a lot of ground to cover but it does this well without seeming too long a tale. The variety of viewpoints helps keep things interesting, and with the constantly changing surroundings there's always something new to experience. The benefit of the author's love for detail is that you get a clear mental picture of these beautiful, magical lands with their dense forests, sparkling lakes and rocky terrain. I'd love to go exploring in a place like this!
This is the last book of the trilogy and it brings everything together really nicely. It wraps everything up neatly, but it still leaves a door to this world open.
All in all, this trilogy ended up winning my heart. This is a brilliant final instalment, and readers should be just as satisfied as I was with the way it all concludes.
Tragically underwhelming for a story with so much backstabbing and a side of ghosts.
The plot: Zhu is destined for Nothing, but refuses to believe thisTragically underwhelming for a story with so much backstabbing and a side of ghosts.
The plot: Zhu is destined for Nothing, but refuses to believe this and instead takes her brother's fate of Greatness as her own. This involves pretending to be a boy and infiltrating an army. YES, it sounds like Mulan, but this is definitely not the family-friendly Disney flick we all know and love, folks.
I enjoyed Zhu's character growth, and how she was so manipulative from the very start. She suffers plenty so you do feel quite pleased when things finally start going her way, but towards the end there is a lot of arrogance which may rub the wrong way if you haven't come to love the character. I did enjoy that she always seemed pretty easy-going on the surface, and I enjoyed her joking around with people.
Ouyang was a fantastic, loathsome character. He's so easy to hate, but there's still an element of sympathy there, too. Mostly I just liked that he was kind of an evil d*ck.
The gay stuff was weird but okay whatever.
The ghosts were more weird and honestly I feel like they were just a bit pointless? They could have just been metaphoric, rather than making them literal and calling this fantasy. It really bothers me that this book was sold to me as fantasy. Aside from ghosts occasionally being present and a bit of fire here and there, this is not fantasy. What a disappointment. And the ghosts were just so wasted. They mostly just hover in the background and they never really do anything.
Then it's all padded out with these boring war moves and talk of politics and there's just too much of it weighing the story down. You get these really awesome backstabbing moments and scandals and then you have to wade through another boring battle and it just slows the momentum of the story. I just was never hooked enough to want to pick it back up.
So I guess it had some really fun moments and the characters were great but the story overall was just a bit slow and bland for my tastes. Ultimately it was disappointing, considering how much attention its been getting. Not for me, I'm afraid.
Despite the fact that it wasn't at all what I thought it would be.
THE PLOT sees five outcasts (and theI was excited for it, and it did not disappoint.
Despite the fact that it wasn't at all what I thought it would be.
THE PLOT sees five outcasts (and their dragons) called to compete against one another in a set of trials, the outcome of which will decide the new emperor.
So since I love a good motley crew, let's start with who they are and how I feel about them!
EMILIA, aka THE LIAR Emilia was an easy fave, because she's a book nerd who values knowledge above all else. She's been collecting information on the trials for years, and she's always the one to ask, 'why?' But she also has a deadly secret that will likely get her killed if it comes out. Which made me a bit sad, because it's a pretty epic secret. I really enjoyed her development, and the way she's insatiably curious about everything. But she's also willing to do what it takes to win, because she knows all the good she can do if she's chosen to rule.
LUCIAN, aka THE DREAMY ONE SOLDIER Ah, Lucian. He's the warrior who doesn't want to be a warrior any more because killing innocent people did some major psychological damage. He's sworn to never pick up a sword again which can be damn inconvenient when all you need is a hero with a sword. Because he is 100% hero material. He's likable, cares about others, and just wants to do right by the world. Bless him. He's also got a soft spot for our girl Emilia and I am THERE for that beautiful friendship. He's constantly trying to be the sidekick when we all know he's the natural leader of this group of misfits.
VESPIR, aka THE SERVANT Vespir has spent her life bowing to nobles, and now she's up against a bunch to become the most powerful person in the Empire. Thankfully she has a handy knowledge of all things dragon and a knack for getting all the gossip so she's still a contender. She's a bit cowed from years of being treated as worthless but she's not a doormat - she's got that little spark of fire that's just waiting to ignite. I like that she knows her chances are next to nothing, but she's still going to give it her everything anyway.
AJAX, aka THE THIEF Now this is a kid who was dealt a rough hand. He's a runt from a rather large litter and is not much to look at, so naturally the boy has some major self esteem issues. He's looking at this competition as the chance he's waited for to finally make people notice him, and he's not above all kinds of devious deeds to get what he wants. He's a total weasel of a human being but he's also desperately lonely. His dragon is probably the best though so it all balances out. I enjoyed his sneakiness, and that he spends the entire book talking about how much he wants to be emperor. He's not ashamed of craving power, and I kinda liked that there was no blatant reformation for him - we just learn to love him for all of his weasel flaws. Not that I really loved him. Dude is a superficial jerk.
HYPERIA, aka THE MURDERER Okay this girl is an ice cold queen. She's all about honour and tradition but she also has a really messed up idea of what constitutes honour. She's happy to murder her way to the throne because she's convinced she's the one destined to rule it. She was probably my favourite character in terms of how she was written, because there's so much to her. She's determined and focused and convinced that she's better than everyone else, but she's not proud. She doesn't let pride stop her from admitting her faults, and she's keen for a fair challenge. She's also a total feminist so even though she seems kinda evil it's hard not to root for her when she's standing up to scumbags who believe women are just toys for men to play and barter with. She's scary as hell and completely psycho, but she's got her own (albeit messed up) code that she's determined to stick to.
THE DRAGONS Emilia's dragon, Chara, doesn't rate much; nor does Lucian's dragon, Tyche. They're there, but they're not really making themselves known. Whereas Karina, Vespir's dragon, is a tiny thing who is a brilliant flyer, thanks to the bond she shares with Vespir, and Hyperia's dragon, Aufidius is a complete psychopath just like his rider. But the true hero of the dragons is Dog.
Dog is a dragon who behaves like a dog, so he stole my heart pretty early on. Because Ajax was a runt in his family, they were getting pretty scarce on premium dragons so Dog is far from. But his heart is solid gold and he has so much love for Ajax that you just wanna hug him. He's playful and cheeky and everyone calls him dumb and stupid but its said with affection because how could you ever hate something so innocent? Dog is a hero among dragons, idiot or not.
THE TRIALS I was definitely expecting bloody battles and epic chases and intriguing puzzles but this wasn't like that at all! But I wasn't disappointed, because the trials serve as the means for our characters to get to know one another better. Yes, they're all in it for themselves, but they're also good people at their cores and they're mostly doing it for the right reasons (except maybe Ajax). So there's not really a bloodthirsty element with them trying to destroy one another - they're all just trying to get the job done.
I think the hardest part of the trials was the ambiguity of the 'Great Dragon' who is allegedly in charge of the whole thing. He's represented by two disciples - a priest and priestess who seem cold, unfriendly, and a little like they're making things up as they go.
THE VIBE I just really loved how this story unfolded. Yes, they're all misfits, but this story doesn't dwell on that, preferring to focus on their strengths and ambitions. You can tell there's a darkness lurking underneath the trials and that things are not quite right, so even while we happily enjoy the trials playing out, you know there's something epic in store. There's a puzzle here to work out, only we don't have any of the pieces yet.
It's quite brutal in places, but then it softens, so it's hard to get a proper read on the tone. It does feel quite dark overall but the characters are very real and so the mood feels real, too. There are light moments when they're smiling and laughing, but when violence comes it's rather nasty. I think I enjoyed the unpredictability of it - you never knew what was going to happen next.
Most of all, I loved the characterisation. These are not cardboard cut outs at all - they have their own hopes and fears and are quite clearly driven by them. They behave as their character dictates, but they are multi-faceted as well. I found them all very believable.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS This book promises dragons and it delivers dragons, but it also serves up five kids who have been thrust into an unexpected situation and are just trying to make the most of it. While there's a lot of fun to be had in this novel, it definitely feels like it's setting us up for some pretty epic action in books to come. But now that we've gotten to know these characters, I'm really looking forward to them coming into their own in the next book and delivering chaos, destruction and magic.
WARNING: This review may contain spoilers for the first book in the series.
Pros: - Nahri being a badass - Dara being a badass - Muntadhir being unexpWARNING: This review may contain spoilers for the first book in the series.
Pros: - Nahri being a badass - Dara being a badass - Muntadhir being unexpectedly sweet - Ali being an idiot
Cons: - Ghassan being a jerk - Dara being a jerk - Muntadhir being a jerk - Ali being an idiot
Also there was so much more hatred and pain and death and scheming characters and my heart just couldn't. handle. it.
The pace is a little uneven compared to The City of Brass so I was worried from the slower start that I might not like it as much. But once Ali and Nahri were reunited, I was happy again. It's very dynamic and by the end it devolves into absolute chaos which was a lot of fun but also nearly stopped my heart from fear and pain. So ... yay?
The politics still confuse me, as well as who is in what tribe and who has what magic and why things are scandalous etc. so that got a bit frustrating, but there is a glossary and cast of characters at the back which helps a little.
There was not nearly enough Dara for my liking, but I like how powerful he is. I did NOT like him being M's lapdog, though. I just did not like her one bit at all. Dara belongs with Nahri and if you disagree with me on this I will fight you.
I also liked Ali's new friends. They seem nice.
The whole persecution of the shafit really made me sad, and I got so frustrated at how people were just constantly jerks to others. It's part of why I love Ali so much, even if he's an idealistic idiot sometimes. He's just so honest and raw and there's no faking from him. He's such a pure soul.
I really love this world, but DAMN does it have some issues.
Very much looking forward to the next (and final, I believe) book in the series where hopefully everyone will sort their sh*t out....more
WARNING: This review contains spoilers for the previous books in the series.
As we all know, the last boHoly crap.
This was all kinds of batsh*t insane.
WARNING: This review contains spoilers for the previous books in the series.
As we all know, the last book ended in a painful cliff hanger that led to an excruciating two-year wait. Thankfully, this book jumps straight into clearing things up for us - although, let's face it - chances are you had it worked out already.
This book begins in Russia, and it's quick to take on all kinds of trouble from a host of bad guys, meaning Jack is very much on the back foot from the beginning. Frustratingly, this book leaves him trailing further and further behind. Poor bastard.
I can't describe how painful it was for me that Jack was always so far behind. He's always been great at coming from the back to take the win but this book makes it feel almost impossible - the odds are just so ridiculously stacked against him.
This feels very much like an 'in-between' sort of novel; there's a lot of allusion to a labyrinth which was never going to make it into this book, so it feels like it spends a lot of time setting up that final challenge, rather than focusing the attention on the adventures of the lost mountains. It annoyed me a little, but only because I know I've got another wait before that conclusion which I know is going to be all kinds of epic. It also felt a little lacking in all the ancient puzzle-solving that I've enjoyed so much in the other books. The Lost Mountains of the title didn't actually feel that important to the whole progression of this particular episode.
Lots of planes and other vehicles which I always take with a grain of salt - these things don't hugely interest me but I really love the enthusiasm that comes through the writing. The creepy psycho statues are back, too, and are wreaking plenty of havoc.
The team is still split in all kinds of directions and I really miss them all working together. It adds to Jack's desperation that he seems to have to deal with so much of it by himself, but it does also give us some epic moments when characters come together again after a long and/or tense separation. But I'm very much looking forward to some serious teamwork in the last book.
Overall, I really enjoyed how crazy this adventure was, but it was also seriously fkn depressing. It was just so hard for me to read about how dire things looked for Jack at every single turn. So I guess the emotional factor messed with me a little too much to make it a 5-star. They've always been such fun novels but suddenly the drama is real and the consequences are too extreme and things just feel so damn helpless throughout this book. It hurt my heart.
Tell ya what, though. The final book is going to be all kinds of insane and I honestly can't wait. I am ready for everything in this series to come together like the most incredible tapestry ever woven. I AM READY.
Okay I followed maybe 75% of this but it was still 100% EPIC.
WARNING: This review contains spoilers for the previous two novels in the series.
HERE WE Okay I followed maybe 75% of this but it was still 100% EPIC.
WARNING: This review contains spoilers for the previous two novels in the series.
HERE WE ARE AT THE END.
The Saints are tasked with infiltrating an Olyix ship and stowing away until they reach the enclave. The hope is that they'll be able to send out a signal so that future generations can send the cavalry. Of course, we're familiar with some members of that future generation - and they are going to need some serious firepower if they're going to succeed.
I've never been big on sci-fi, but this trilogy has completely turned that around. Even though the science is mostly completely beyond me, I've immensely enjoyed my time spent with Dellian, Yirella and the Saints. These are some cool cats making science fun again. I'm definitely keen to explore the genre further, thanks to this trilogy.
The stakes are super high for this grand finale, so the tension is way up. The plots are thickening and technology is advancing at a crazy rate. My head was properly spinning for most of it.
Yirella's always been the smart one, so it's fun watching her work her way through the problems in this book. Dellian is mostly just along for the ride, but he's still one tough cookie and he provides some interesting insights to mull over. But the Saints are still my favourite. They're such an interesting bunch and the dynamics between them are a lot of fun. I love grumpy old Yuri and sarcastic Alik; I love badass Kandara and sulky Callum; I love how Jessika does all the work and is still patient when the others constantly bug her about Neana things and she keeps explaining that she doesn't know. I love how much they get on each other's nerves and yet still work together as such a solid unit.
They're the most relatable unit in this whole series for me.
I can't talk too much about the story because I'm not kidding when I say a lot of it went over my head. *nervous laughter* But it was still just such a rocking good time and it still threw me some serious curve balls. I think the great part is that, even if you're not entirely following the science, you still pick up the essentials. It reiterates the important stuff and, while I mostly had no idea what anything looked like, I was able to follow along what was good, what was bad, and what was about to go down. And it was seriously about. to. go. DOWN.
The epic scale of this novel is exhilarating, and it just keeps building. It was a little trickier to get into because of the science, but by the end I was on the edge of my seat, anxious to discover how things would end.
The conclusion is satisfying, but there are still some loose threads which hopefully suggests we can look forward to more stories set in this world. I know that, if that's the case, I will definitely be strapping in for that ride, too. I'm committed to these guys for life, now.
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