A BRILLIANT CONCLUSION!
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The Ascendance Trilogy is easily one of my favorite book series ever. And this conclusion is brilliant! The best of the series, which is such a feat. THE FALSE PRINCE is the first book that comes to my mind right now whenever someone asks me for a recommendation. I will read every book Jennifer A. Nielsen ever writes, that's for sure.
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The final book in this series is the best of the four books. The surprise ending in the epilogue is very enjoyable. All four books are brought together and the conclusion is tremendous. The development of the included technologies has continued throughout the series and the characters that have passed through all the books are memorable and all one could ask for. Well worth the time and money spent. I will look forward to reading all of them again in a couple of months.
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The Vast And Brutal Sea is the 3rd and final book in the Vicious Deep Trilogy and is an excellent conclusion to the story of Tristan's adventures in the Sea Court. Cordova delivers just as many thrills and humorous moments in this novel and at the same time, she gives readers closure and a completely satisfying conclusion. I really enjoyed the time I spent with Tristan and his friends and it's upsetting to finally have to say goodbye.

  Tristan is in the final legs of the tournament and every second, Nieve is getting closer to reaching her goal. The fate of the world could be resting in Tristan's hands, but with Kurt out of the picture and Layla captured, things aren't looking good.

  I love the voice that Cordova created for Tristan because it feels so authentic to the point where she really captures what being a teenage guy is like. All of Tristan's thoughts and speeches don't feel like they're forced at all and they flow so naturally. I don't know how Cordova does it, but she really understands male teenagers and so, Tristan's voice comes across as extremely distinct and true.

  I think my favorite part of this series has always has been the characters and the relationships they share. I love the complex bond that Tristan and Layla share because it's not strictly romantic and it's easy to see that these two are truly best friends. The banter between Tristan and Layla was so entertaining to read and I love their relationship so much that words can't describe it.

  So many series have cartoonish villains who are one dimensional, but Nieve is incredibly despicable and multi-layered. Readers really learn Nieve's backstory and learn how she became the evil witch she is in this series. Readers will understand Nieve and her motives behind her desire to overthrowing the Sea Court; I have a feeling that some readers will even empathize with Nieve despite the fact that she's the antagonist.

  The Vast And Brutal Sea is an exciting, fast-paced conclusion to one of the best paranormal series out there. Though I don't usually enjoy mermaid novels, there's something so addicting and engaging about the Vicious Deep novels. Cordova has cleverly reimagined mermen and mermaids by blending classic mythology and lore in a modern setting in the Vicious Deep series. I can't wait to see where Cordova takes readers next, but I'm game for anything she writes!
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Oh how I waited for this book  and oh how it was worth it! The epic conclusion of the Misters Series wraps with Oliver Shrikes story in Mr. Match. All the secrets have been hidden for a decade are revealed. Each of the five books has built on the last, adding clues and posing questions. As Mr. Match is the final book in this series it is the culmination of everything that has come before. You should read the other books in order to understand everything that happens in Mr. Match.
In Mr. Match Julie slowly unravels the loose ends that have been systematically created in each of the previous books. As the details come out and players are revealed, the pieces slowly start to fall into place. The master plot and how it all relates to the rape and the murder of a girl ten years earlier - the crime that brought these five guys together - slowly takes form, and the surprises don't stop coming until the very end. It's really incredible when you look all the way back at Mr. Perfect and the little seeds that were planted.
As it is done through the lens of Oliver and Kat's story - it is filled with secrets, lies, confusion, stealing, deception, and of course love.
This is probably my favourite love story in this series. Oliver is such a good man and he is willing to do anything to save Kat...even if that means he has to lose. Katya...is broken, but she is also very strong. She is brave and wise. Kat and Oliver fell in love under some very strange and unconventional circumstances. They also reconnect under those same circumstances many years later.
JA Huss is a true original storyteller - this series is a must read! 5 + Stars for Book 5.
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My journey with this series has finally come to an end! Everything about this finale was wonderful. It wrapped up a lot of the loose ends and plot threads created throughout the other four books in a way that was ultimately satisfying. Two of the best things about this series were the characters and the world. Each book brought a new level to how big this world actually is which was wonderful. With some books it feels like you never fully get to see the entirety of the world that was created. That is not the case with this. Also the characters were executed flawlessly. They each had their own trials and tribulations to surpass which ultimately brought them all back together in the end. Action was still top notch. Every scene is so descriptive and engaging. Even the scenes involving the cutters (you know what I am talking about if you read this) are so vivid, sometimes to the point where I cringe. I am so happy that I discovered this series and also this author because he quickly rose to be one of my all time favorites and I will continue to purchase his books as they come out. Highly Highly recommend this series to anyone looking for flintlock fantasy. It is a bit of a chore to get past the military jargon but once you do this world will take you by storm!
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A beautiful ending to a rich, emotional, turbulent, exhilarating, thought-provoking trilogy.  As sad as I am to complete these wonderful characters' story, I'm glad that their tumultuous journey has come to a satisfying close.  I took my time reading this one so that it wouldn't be over quite so quickly!  I look forward to seeing which other characters EH chooses to write about in the future.  One of the best series I've ever read!
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Wow--what an engaging and thrilling conclusion to this quarted! I'm usually at least partially saddened when I'm reading the end of a quartet, but in this case, I am basking in the warm knowledge that there are more books in the series.
As is the usual case with these books, there is a slightly larger role for the title figure: in this case, the sole male member of this group of young mages. Briar had been orphaned at an early age, growing up in the rugged streets and grungy under ground sewers, making his was through thievery and pick-pocketing. Saved from a life of prisoner dock work as a triply convicted felon, Nicolas Goldeneye turns up and transports him to the Winding Circle temple complex to be taught how to use his magic. This novel takes place almost a year after his arrival and his introduction to his new "mates": Tris who has weather magic, Sandry who uses weaving to control and use her magic, and Daja--a powerful fire mage and smith. Now Sumersea is threatened by a new and wickedly powerful plague, and the mages and their mentors must try to understand and fight the illness which is decimating the city and temple. When the plague strikes Briar's mentor, Rosethorn, he and his friends take terrible risks to try to save her.
Wonderfully written, splendid, complex characters and a well developed world! Read and enjoy.
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This is a brilliant culmination of multiple romances told from multiple points of view, a fitting ending to a superb series.

If youve read any other books in this series, youll recognise many of the characters in this story which brings them together for the planned wedding of Duncan McAllister and Elaina Tripoli in Greece but nothing is going right for any of them! The groom has disappeared and the other couples all have plans, expectations and things to work through! If it could go wrong, for these couples it is likely to do so!

It is a fun read, with great characters moving on with their lives from the previous stories but also highly entertaining. The author makes brilliant, skilled use of the different points of view to relate events and making it easy to empathise with them all. Theres plenty of drama and turmoil throughout the story, keeping the reader enthralled right to the very end. The epilogue is endearing and left me smiling.

If you like romances, this has four couples! It is a lovely ending to the series and also works well as a standalone. I have no hesitation in highly recommending it!

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for this, an honest review.
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This final book in the Steel & Stone series managed to be not what I expected, what I expected, and more than I expected all at the same time.  I'm not exactly certain how I saw the story wrap up in my imagination, what would define a "good" ending beyond the superficial aspects, but what I received was a true conclusion to all the main plotlines.  (In fact, some of the plot lines that were resolved I hadn't even realized were main until the end.) There's a few loose ends/not quite completed ends, but even those have a brief sketch of the roadmap they'll likely follow.

The three core characters are truly individuals in this book as well as a team, and they play to their individual strengths.  This wasn't "the continuing adventures of the three musketeers", and we see the three splitting up on occasion to accomplish the series of impossible tasks before them.  Piper's gained a maturity and assurance, an acceptance of who she is completely, and a knowledge of where she does (and does not) belong.  Ash has to decide what future role he will play with his people.  And Lyre ... we see more of the depth that Lyre has had all along, and we learn more of who he is. Granted, I think there will always be more to learn about Lyre, and mysteries he'd rather us not uncover any time soon.

The end is true to the characters.  After having a chance to absorb the ending, I can't imagine any other way it could have played out with who these people are.  It was surprising to me, but like I said...I can't imagine how it could have been different without changing who these people are at this time.

And while this is said to be the conclusion of Piper and Ash's story, I felt more like this was the conclusion of the things that Piper, Ash, & Lyre faced in the last five books, but NOT the end of Piper & Ash's story.  I hope there is more for us there and we see them again.

On the whole, it was a great book.  As the conclusion of the series, it was a great book.

I received a free ARC of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
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Jennifer Nielsen does a great job of concluding The Ascendance Trilogy. I still have a fondness for the first book over the other two, but this book made, in my opinion, a perfect ending. I feel that everything that needed to be resolved was. The characters continue to grow and develop, and they seem more believable as each story progresses.

Where the first book had a good story, although it could be a bit slower in pacing, as the focus was on developing the characters, and the second book was faster paced even though it lacked some of the plot twists of the first book, The Shadow Throne was both fast-paced and full of unexpected twists.

I truly cannot think of a better ending than the one this book provides, and it seems to be one of the most complete stories I have read and enjoyed. For those who have read The False Prince and The Runaway King, read this book to get the full picture of the growth of Jaron and his companions.
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A fantastic conclusion to the Captive Prince series! I couldn't put this book down, and went through every emotion in the book while reading it.
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An outstanding finale to a brilliant Trilogy!
With each successive book seamlessly adding another layer to the tale, Allegiant certainly delivered. So hard to put down, and Verionica Roth's characters became more real with each chapter. I found myself drawn into their lives, and the next exciting challenges before them. I reluctantly closed the final page, and felt a twinge of loss that it was so. A must read.
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I could not stop reading this! This is an awesome conclusion to the Copper and Cobalt trilogy. Its intense at almost every turn and J. Conrad's command and style puts you right there with the characters. This is definitely a worthy trilogy and would be so cool up on screen! She lets her imagination fly in this one and it pays off wonderfully in the end. I encourage all YA and fantasy enthusiasts to read this trilogy. They won't disappoint. Yay Bridget! Great books!  Not to mention the cover art, all 3 are very cool!
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This is an intriguing and satisfying conclusion to the series, all of which I have read. This book has a gradual build-up to a transformative event, after which the story picks up pace. It is told through the eyes of Angie, Starlight's friend, who turns out to be not as dumb as even she thinks she is. We see the development of Eden's society, and the narrative glue that holds its groups together (and which sets them at war with each other). There is a profound understanding of the roots of religious belief and its function within human societies, as well as an appreciation of its delusional qualities. There is a continuation of the theme of gender and how patriarchal authority arises, is sustained and can be undermined. The story, as do those of all the Eden books, touches too on the theme of what it is to be a leader. This final book is also revealing about the nature of politics and diplomacy in conflict resolution. Above all, it reveals what happens when different cultures meet, particularly if there are feelings of inferiority and superiority involved. It is all very sociological and psychological, within the context of a great read. I am only sad that it seems I have to leave this world now, as the author has, I suppose, finished his wonderful trilogy.
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I thought this was a brilliant conclusion to the Cheney sister trilogy. Miri was my favourite of the sisters and so I was looking forward to reading this novel. I wasn't disappoited, for I found Miri's character to be refreshingly pure--and yet very intelligent. Her story with Simon was compelling, especially due to the undercurrent of danger that flowed throughout. Susan Carroll is a very talented author.
1121700
The final book in my favorite series ever! Such a terrific ending to the story, with all of the storylines tied up perfectly! I already miss her!
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"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!