A great way to end a long
344778
I realize everyone is different, but this is really relaxing for the entire family.  A great way to end a long, hectic day.
66013
I liked the fact that it actually came to a conclusion. Lots of these 'end of times, as we know them' books are left dangling, or open ended for the next installment. The main characters were convincing.
3925061
This is a great way to end a trilogy. Marvello introduces new characters and elements to keep the story exciting while maintaining relationships with most of the old characters. The character and plot progressions are superbly done. I didn't leave the book feeling cheated by a lack in any category.
12264
the series had to finish, and this was a nice way to do it
1006988
I got the feeling the author got tired of the series and wrapped it all up nice and quick. At least good ending for everyone. Doesn't normally end that way.
1930947
I really enjoyed this series. Book 1 was great. Book 2 seemed to drag on a little for me, but still kept my interest.  Book 3 seemed to get back into the pace of the first one.  A good way to end the series.  Well thought out and satisfying ending(which is difficult to do in a series sometimes).
4171386
This was a great way to end the trilogy of the Hasting women. I enjoyed reading about Thea's story and traveling with her to Russia.  It was interesting to read about the two different cultures, Russia vs England.
4385518
This was awesome. What a way to end a promise and start a new chapter in a long awaited relationship. I loved the way it all came to together. Great writing and I loved reading it.
2589819
I think if I read a book in one sitting, wriggling from suspense during the second half, I owe the book 5 stars. That was my experience. With twenty pages left I didn't think it would come together, but it did. I think it must be very challenging to satisfactorily end a series this long. Most of the series I've read that are this length had disappointing finales. So kudos to Ms. Delany! I read every word of the last book, and hung on most of them. For me the strongest element in this series was the characters. Changing perspectives frequently helped maintain the tension for me as well.
1179200
I was reluctant to begin this the ninth and final volume in "The Tales of the City" series.  I've read and enjoyed them all, and I have grown to love the characters through all of their steps and missteps as they grew and developed. They have aged right along with me, but I knew that this would be goodbye.  Anna Madrigal is very old now, Michael (Mouse) and Mary Ann are now in their sixties, and everyone else we are familiar with has moved along with them.  Barberry Lane has become a place for yuppie stock brokers to live, and my friends are long gone from that address so revered in my memory.

We are brought up to date with the activities and the status of all of them and we are told that their lives will go on but that the magic portal allowing us to know, love and care for them is now closed to us forever.  We say goodbye to all of Mr. Maupin's characters whose road we traveled together.  We say goodbye to those who we have grown to love but from whom we are now cut off.  With love and our best wishes we finish the final pages and salute them one final time.
1555409
A good read and a fitting end to a great series. I enjoy the realism to the plot.  It's a refreshing break away from the "Hollywood" approach to a typical story ending.
182124
I hate to see it end, but all good stories have an ending. He did such a good job in all the books, so to end it as good as he did would have been a huge challenge. I would highly recommend any of his books, but this series was fun and creative. I how you enjoy it as much as I did.
4224466
Every book in the series wasn't a home run, but I really enjoyed this last book in the series.  It tied up the loose ends neatly and smartly.  There were a few surprises and some of the more despicable characters got what they had coming to them.  I won't spoil the end, but it's very fitting, if a little predictable.
387021
This is one of those reads that you can sigh about especially after reading the series.  It was a great way to end the whole series I think.

These two are my favourite characters in this series, and Kate has done them a great justice by ending the series this way.

Thoroughly enjoyed the storyline, and how it ties everything up and answers alot of the questions you may have while reading the series.
1587314
This was a great ending to the series, bringing all the characters to a good closure.  I would like to see one more book with all the major players and some new ones.
4063527
What a way to finish it! This whole series has been entertaining and capturing, but this end is something amazing. Even the story outside the story ends up becoming a cool look at a world that doesn't exist. I did not see some the story lines ending like they did, but I loved them all the same. Beware, don't be too attached to all the main characters.
2300551
I loved the fact that there was finally an ending to this story. The book was not dragged out with painful fillers like the second part of this trilogy, nore was it uber long. Great book with a great ending.