Very good, I like it more than the first two!
926553
Page turner, just like the other two! Maybe a tad more "what's going to happen next?!" in this one than the other two.

A good end to the series.
3349029
I am halfway into the book, and I'm glad I got it, though it is different from the first two. I like it much better that the first 2 books. A Good Yarn was too similar to the first book in the series. This book has some mystery, not as confusing, and much more interesting! A nice break from the yarn shop, and when I'm done, I'll be ready to go Back to Blossom Street, and will understand the flower shop, where the main character will be located.
3886756
I read this thinking I'd probably quit the series after it, but I actually really liked it a lot better than the first book. So now I will continue on to see how this really cool character pans out. Cliffhanger endings just suck me right in :)
3769530
I think this is a much stronger issue than the first one for Windblade. We finally get to see more of Windblade's character through both her actions and dialog. There's also some great, heartfelt moments between characters that really bring them to life and creates some interactions that feel refreshing within the franchise. With the shackles of the conspiracy plot angle thrown off from the first issue, I think the story is starting to soar.
4301721
While this book is quite different from the first two novels in this series, it still is a welcoming addition.
The first half lacked some tension, but I really enjoyed the second half of the book. However, it would have been nice if there had been some more elaboration on Asach Quinn's backstory, since I thought him/her? to be quite an interesting character. I really appreciate the effort made by the author to develop and explain minor things like the Motie counting system et cetera.
4007242
Really liked this book, but it wasn't quite as good as the first two in the series which were amazing!
1718320
I really enjoy this series and in particular the relationships between the main characters. The previous 2 episodes were some what lacking in this and wee both very transitory in nature. I think episodes 7 & 8 should have been one book instead of two. This episode on the other hand is more in line with the first 6. True, at times it does seem to get bogged down in details, but the action is there in this one as well as the occasional laugh (mostly brought by the CHENG). It is well worth the time to read and I am very glad I have invested time in reading this series. Very much looking forward to the next episode...
589048
I liked the first two books against my better judgement.  Shoot-'em-ups are entertaining as hell, but I didn't get any real sense of the characters until I read book 3.  Until then they were just cardboard cutouts.  NOW we get some real characterization.  Which is kinda strange since Sara says it's all about the characters.  But yeah, I'm hooked.  Waiting for book 4 :-)
1456879
Age Rating: Older YA due to sex scenes. (Nothing graphic, just more than typical YA)

It took me a while to get into this one. I don't know if it was that I forgot too much from the sequel or what. It slowly came back as I read, but I needed a bit more backcap.

I loved the first two books, but I didn't enjoy this one as much. (Though it was a matter of personal taste, and not really the book's fault.) After what our characters have gone through, they're broken. Much of this book was dedicated to emotional stuff. It was well done, I just don't like that kind of thing.

The Bad:

Logan and Astarti's relationship is still rocky. They don't talk much and when they do, they fight. With everything else in the world terrible, I'd have liked some levity between them.

It's understandable that Logan still has PTSD, but I didn't enjoy his parts. He's still getting himself beat up, and losing himself in his powers.

They have so many opportunities to kill Bellos, but each time they stupidly let him live! (Yes, I know they have to be honorable and save someone, but how many more people died because Belos lived?)

The Good:

Though there was plenty of relationship stuff, we never went too long before something exciting happened. I've enjoyed the action scenes of this series and they just keep getting better! (The elemental weapons were awesome!)

There are quite a few minor characters and I like all of them! (Particularly Horik. He needs his own short story!)

Aside from the characters, the world building is my favorite part of this series. I didn't understand what the Ancorites were supposed to be, but the Old Ones were interesting, and a nice addition to this world.

Conclusion: I was satisfied how it all ended and I'll read this author again in the future.

Point of View: First Present (Astarti, Logan)

Predictability: 4 out of 5 (Where 1 is totally unpredictable and 5 is I knew what was going to happen way ahead of time.)

Source:  Author Request
2082646
This was my favorite Georgetown Academy book! It had the exact same style as the first tow with the story and then an interactive part where you follow one girl's story. But the story for this installment was really good!

By the third book the characters have really come to life and I feel like they blossomed in this third book. They were standing up for themselves and making slightly better choices not only for them but about their friends. I also liked the introduction of some new characters into the fray because it added to the story.

The new setting was also a nice change of pace. Yes there was still all that DC politics drama but in a much prettier setting.

I think all of the characters (with the exception of one new one) grew a lot in this book.  Especially Brinley, I know it is lame to say of a fictional character but I am really proud of how much she grew over the last three books, she went from being my least favorite character to being one of my favorites. It was a worthy addition to the series.
4727484
I think this one was even better than the first in the series, going to buy number three right now!
1138705
To be completely honest I loved this book better than the first three!! I love the males point of view!
3327031
This one didn't have quite the fun feel as the previous two. It was just as great, but it was a little more serious as it focused on Lyssa/Razia's insecurities and stubbornness more. There were lots of laugh out loud moments, though!

Razia lost her fire for a bit in this book as her vulnerable side took on a bigger spotlight. I loved seeing that! She had a ton of growing to do.

My favorite part of Conviction? MORE SAGE. He popped out of nowhere in the previous two books, but he had a much bigger presence in this book. It made me SO HAPPY. I love his character!

The plot thickened in this one and became more intense (with less of a mystery that was in Alliances).

If you're reading this and haven't picked up this series yet, DO READ DOUBLE LIFE. It's a very enjoyable series.
4325519
I think this book is the strongest so far in the series as far as Toby's interactions with the other characters are portrayed. The magic system seems to be more coherent and actually have some rules- something that troubled me in the first couple of novels here.

Too, Toby has grown as a character- and that's very welcome.

The plot was... OK. It held together pretty well, apart from the vaguenes s about the Changeling's Choice: supposedly it's inevitable death if they choose human, and yet... maybe not. Huh? And it means they inevitably lose one of their parents... except when it doesn't. These are examples of some of the Rules of faery that are supposed to be extremely rigid, except people are getting around them all the time- at least if they are well-connected (a bit too much like Real Life, that!).

Nonetheless, it was a very enjoyable novel, and I look forward to the next. Which hopefully won't have quite as much COFFEE in it.
2422420
this was soooo much better than the other 2! the development of the characters paid off in my opinion. after reading the first two, i debated as to wheather i should read the last, and decided to give it a go...it  couldn't have been much worse could it. im glad i did, as it was a treat!!  ::smile
835383
Very good book, not the best of the series, yet a very good read!
1924125
I enjoyed book 1 and 2 immensely. The character development is in-depth and it is easy to believe that Caleo and Jack are soul mates (the school dance scene made me cry). Having said that, I didn't enjoy book 3 as much, primarily because I didn't like Nolan's character from the beginning. However, the author does a great job with book 3 of bringing each story arc to an exciting conclusion.

As much as I would love to re-visit these characters, I feel like the trilogy has told the story and now it's done.