Exciting conclusion to a fantastic trilogy!
935866
This was so good!  The whole trilogy is really amazing.  I actually remember reading the first book in the trilogy, Sleeping Giants, and thinking that it was just okay.  Everything changed when I decided to try the audiobook for the story.  I was really able to appreciate the story much more with the help of the narrators.  When I picked up the second book, Waking Gods,  I was worried that I wouldn't be as impressed by the book in print after my experience with this previous book but I liked that book right from the start.  The same can be said for this book.  I thought that Waking Gods ended with just a bit of a cliffhanger and I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen to these characters.  This was one of my most anticipated reads for the year and I was not disappointed.

This review will contain spoilers for the previous two books in the trilogy.

I went into this book expecting it to pick up right where the last book ended and it did to a point.  The first part of the book goes back and forth between a time 9 years after the previous book and various points during those 9 years.  I had so many questions about what had happened to everyone during those 9 years and I am glad that we got to see some of the more important events.  We do learn more from the characters as they are being interviewed about their lives during those lost years as well.

So Vincent, Eva, and Rose have spent a significant amount of time living on an alien planet.  You would think that they would have changed a lot during those years.  They did experience some changes but the most dramatic changes happened here on Earth.  Our planet has not done well during those years.  Things are bad.  Countries are power hungry and using the robots to intimidate other nations while their people are being treated poorly.

I loved the characters in this book.  I really feel like I have got the chance to really know Rose and Vincent during the course of the trilogy.  Eva is much older and I liked her character more in this book.  Many of the key players from previous books show up in this installment as well.  I was always thrilled to get to see these familiar characters play a part in the story even when they were a character that I loved to hate.  There were a couple of new characters that seemed to fit into the story quite flawlessly as well.

This story was just as exciting as I had anticipated.  How could a book about giant alien robots be anything but exciting?  Anyway, this book had all of the action scenes that I had hoped to see.  There were quite a few surprises along the way and I found myself turning pages as fast as I could just to see what would happen next.  I was somewhat surprised by how things worked out in this one and it really was a good surprise.  I was very satisfied by how everything ended.

I would highly recommend this series to others.  This is an exciting and highly imaginative trilogy that has been a whole lot of fun.  I do plan to purchase a copy of the audiobook of this one for a re-read in the near future.  I can't wait to see what Sylvain Neuvel comes up with next!

I received a digital review copy of this book from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine via NetGalley.
4077040
GREAT end to a great trilogy! This was a great mystery series without gore! I loved the characters and this last book was full of surprises but tied everything together very nicely!
527904
I hate to see the trilogy come to an end. I literally slowed my reading to prolong the inevitable. And, I didn't think I could go on after the second book, Blood of Eve, left me devastated. But what a wonderfully perfect conclusion.

I loved how Dawn is seemingly human and desperately trying to figure out her role in life; fulfilling the prophesy. Even after she meets the dangerous, enigmatic Salem, there are still more questions than answers. I was drawn in to story. I wanted to help Dawn find her answers but they eluded me as well.
I also enjoyed that this was Dawn's story to tell. Her fathers are there for her but they have already told their stories.
I cannot even begin to describe how amazing this trilogy is. So very unexpected... Yet, I've come to expect that from Pam Godwin. Masterfully written, The Trilogy of Eve has a little of everything... Dystopian, Sci-fi, Romance, Suspense and Erotica.
A must read trilogy!
2950919
Amazing ending to the trilogy! I loved the mischief that the Nolson's caused and the suspense in what was happening.  The twist in events was epic and well deserved! I just wish there was more!!!
2395587
This was an excellent trilogy with a strong and satisfying conclusion. June and Day remained powerful characters throughout the series, characters that I cared for and rooted for. The other characters in the series were also well developed and important for the story. I enjoyed the relationship that the main characters have with each other and with the other characters in the story. I think Lu accurately portrayed how complicated relationships can become over time, when people change and their roles in each others lives change. Very interesting elements in the futuristic aspects of technology and government. I want to know more about the scoring system in Antarctica! Thank you Lu for a meaningful and satisfying ending, after being disappointed by the Divergent ending, I was worried that this book would end in a meaningless and depressing way. It did not! Spoilers:  There were wonderful lessons of self-sacrifice and the ten years later chapter quickly told how June had moved on before finally being able to come back together with Day. I really enjoyed this book and the series.
1469544
"There is no power stronger than love, and the greatest sign of love is giving."
Everlife is an explosion of action and an epic conclusion to this unique trilogy. This is a spoiler-free review, since this is the final book in the trilogy, my review will be more thought based and less plot based. I hope you decide to take the Everlife journey and experience this series for yourself!

When I read Firstlife, I wasn't sure what was happening, what I was reading, because I had never read anything like it before. It was so different, but at the same time, dealt with the concepts of love, family, and life values. What do you want to live for, and what are you willing to risk for peace. This story will fill your heart with light, right after it breaks it into a thousands pieces, all set within a world like you've never read before.

The war between realms has intensified and Ten is coming into her power as the conduit. Ten wants peace, she wants the realms to stop fighting, and she must sacrifice so much to prove herself. She needs to bring Troika and Myriad together in order to save them all. Ten has so much love for Killian, for her family, for her friends, for the innocent people who should never have to make these choices. Ten has so much character growth, but she also experiences so much more sorrow. This poor girl really gets put through her paces.

We finally learn so much more about Killian, which has been my only complaint throughout the series, he was such a mystery and I never knew what his endgame was going to be. I was scared and I knew that Ten needed him, even though they were from different realms and technically mortal enemies. Ten and Killian must be the bridge to bringing the worlds together and well they themselves must get together for that to happen *snicker* - so yes there is some mature content, but hell there was serious torture and loads of violence throughout all the books, so this shouldn't be a surprise.

I was a little disappointed in some of the flip-flopping and back and forths within the book, and at times once again, it was hard to determine where the loyalties lie. It dragged it on a little too much, but I was still completely engrossed in the story and just had to know what and how it would end. These books are very unique and I am sure they aren't for everyone. But I love the numbers obsessed Ten, the bad boy Killian, the poem loving Archer, and all in all the overall theme of right and wrong and that love is powerful.

There is so much action, the pages turn fast, and the most difficult choices must be made. Ten has seen so much, has experienced epic loss, torture, and betrayal. This book is a journey and the series ending is worth every bit of pain and joy it took to get there. It is definitely one of those series you just have to experience for yourself, pick up the Everlife series and find yourself immersed in a wholly unique, engaging, and fascinating world. I hope that now that the trilogy is finished more people will read this series, because it is truly worth reading!
4174604
Sanderson set up some far-reaching challenges for himself and his readers with the first two Mistborn novels, and he meets every one of them in this spectacular finale!

The entire saga is creative, intelligent, complex, profound, consistent, and amazingly fun! The denouement is artfully paced--the unravelling of each secret at the end of the book as well as the revelation of each twist are not simply dumped upon the reader's head nor are they stretched out to the point of boring us. The first two books are wonderful, and the third of the trilogy is the perfect capstone.

As with the preceding two books, I love the unique magic system. The cinematic storytelling brings it to life beautifully and adds intensity to the action scenes.

Here's hoping the author maintains his quick publishing pace so we don't have to wait too long for more of his excellent work!
1408272
Execellent conclusion to a fantastic trilogy. All three novels were well thought out, creative, and intriguing. A must read for those searching for something "peculiar".
2870774
Review Wow! What a great end to this trilogy! The whole series comes together in this last installment, and every question is answered! Lindsay and Drew fight and overcome more adversity, including her parents and their political ambitions. This trilogy has something for everyone, intrigue, suspense, mystery, great characters and sweet and hot romance.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
37147
This was a fantastic sequel to the first book.  The action and danger is escalated, with Danyael even more mentally and physically damaged by the uncontrollable forces that seek to control or use him.  His fight for his personal freedom, so hampered by the judgements and motivations of his friends and enemies, fuels the conflict that is thoughtfully juxtaposed against Danyael's physical copy, Galahad's fight for his own freedom.  The tension ratchets higher as the odds continue to stack against Danyael, setting up what I hope to be a great ending to the trilogy.

The beginning of the novel drags a little as the author introduces new sides to Danyael and Zara's relationship. Although the twists and turns of their romance is intriguing, the beginning felt a little repetitive in terms of action.  But when "someone" is kidnapped, both the plot and the suspense picks up until it is impossible to put the book down.  The author continues to create an intelligent and compelling tale, with complex characters and an intricate plot.  The character interactions are especially involved and I think it adds so much to the reality of this world.  This is another breath-taking installment of the Double Helix series!

(a copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review)
4579686
This was such a magical ride! Great ending to a great Trilogy!
3771281
Well friends, weve been waiting for this conclusion from the fabulous Mary Weber and guess what? This book did not disappoint in the least! So lets dive right in!

Dont you just love truly satisfying conclusions to trilogies? Thats exactly what Mary Weber has given us! An action-packed read from start to finish, with the characters we love and those we, well dont, this was entertaining and fun to read. I really liked all our characters went through and the sacrifices made. I appreciated the honest struggles Nym, Eogan, Myles and so many others Weber reveals and takes us through (Also, I heart little Kel). Not only does this make the characters relatable, but makes for some dramatic reading.

Im a fan of Nym  her commentary often made me chuckle and I love the heart she has. Also, I just have to say there was one part (of course won't give the specifics) where Nym did something so awesome (like she dropped the mic) and I absolutely loved her for it. (If youve read it, lets have a conversation and Ill tell you which part!). For fans of the series, I think youll love the conclusion and if you haven't had a chance to read this series and love fantasy, well, what are you waiting for?!

Whats a trilogy you recently finished?

(Thank you to Thomas Nelson HarperCollins for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review)

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1088521
Whew! This was an exhilarating conclusion to the trilogy "His Dark Materials"! Talk about action-packed. Let me preface this review by saying I liked "The Golden Compass" and "The Subtle Knife" very much (and the second book a bit more so than the first actually). In this third and final book in the "His Dark Materials" trilogy, Pullman has impressed me yet again with his ability to deftly weave together so many moving parts--storylines, characters, themes/motifs (yes, including the theological ones, which are very prominent by the way)--and create a thrilling and cohesive fantasy novel. I very much enjoyed his development of all the central characters, especially Will and Lyra. The reason I cannot give this one five stars is two-fold. First, I thought the pacing or the first third or so of the book was 'off-kilter' somehow, and I didn't really get 'grabbed' by the story until about page 200 (and from then on, I could hardly put the book down!). Second (and warning: slight spoiler alert ahead if you read into it), I am just enough of a romantic that the end of the book really did bother me! But overall, I really did enjoy this novel. I would recommend it to young adults and adults who have already read and liked the first two books in the series and are yearning for more of Lyra and Will's adventures and discoveries!
4105527
What a wonderful conclusion to an exciting space opera series! I can't wait for the next trilogy to get started.
1643558
Wow!  What a great ending to such a unique trilogy!  I really don't think that I've ever read anything like it before.  The covers have also had a major makeover, and they are beautiful!  They are a great representation for the theme of the books, and the covers alone would have attracted me to this series had I not already known about it.

Book three picks up right where book two left off, and everyone is trying to figure out how so many lives got off track from the very beginning.  I love Penn, and I was happy to see him back as a narrator.  By the end of the book, I felt like every question I had throughout the series was resolved, and I was pleased with the way it all wrapped up.  Now that I've finished this trilogy, I'm excited to see what adventure Erickson will bring us on next!

I received this book in exchange for a honest review.
1393085
The Atlantis World is a fast paced adventure that is more than a conclusion to an exciting sci fi/ action trilogy. This third novel not only wraps up lots of exciting plot twists, but holds up on its own with a compelling story line. Characters we now know and love are put to the test, with surprising results. This is a multi verse that touches on humanity's mythos both ancient and current with its own unique flavor!
2394820
Fantastic ending to a unbelievable. Trilogy! !