Hiya! So this will be a relatively short post cos I’ve been a bit under the weather the last couple of days. BUT since I’ve been meaning to post this review for a while, I figured I could drag myself out of bed for five minutes… (Okay- let’s be honest- this blogging thing is a dangerous addiction!)
Now I don’t suppose it was such a coincidence that I enjoyed this, all things considered. I mean, it’s no secret that I’m into this slightly creepy paranormal series. And as the third book in the series, the plot has been building quite nicely. Yet, unfortunately, given how much I loved the last one (feel free to read my gushy review here), I have to admit that I wasn’t quite as blown away as with the last one.
There were some flaws that (like many books in the middle of the series) it did at times feel a little bit like filler. And, while Piper made a good villain, Greenmantle was just not especially scary.
That said, I really liked how this one develops Blue’s powers. And I adored watching Adam and Ronan team up. And like the rest of the series it had a good ominous feel and the plot twists and turns were really clever!
So while it wasn’t as good as the last one, I reckon it deserves a solid:
4/5 bananas
So I have to end with a question to everyone that’s read this: was “coincidence” really a thing in this series? Because it totally flew over my head, but my sister insists they were always saying it. So can you settle this dispute? Let me know in the comments who is right!!
First, I hope you feel better soon. Second, now there’s only one more book to go in the series. How do you feel about that? I was quite scared of it ending to be honest.
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Aww thank you- nothing lots of sleep and reading won’t cure 😉 haha snap- I am very very scared- I don’t want it to be over!!
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I thought it was a great ending for most of the cast, except for one, but no spoilers from me.
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Ahh exciting- although now I’m more nervous!!
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I thought it was overall a good ending, though in my opinion there were some loose ends. But I’ve had issues with the editing on this whole series.
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Awesome! I do understand that- I have my own issues with it- it certainly could’ve been tightened up (hopefully I’ll write that in my review 😊 )
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It was disappointing as a whole to me, because I really like Maggie Stiefvater’s style and characters; but I just couldn’t ignore the fact that every single book in this series could’ve been about 150 pages shorter.
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Ahh yes I do get that- it was a tad long winded!!
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My first introduction to this author was her Wolves of Mercy Falls series, which was so concise and well thought out, and even the changing POVs weren’t confusing. But there’s something about the presentation of the Raven Cycle that made it hard to follow for me.
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haha it may sound weird but I’m never sure if I’ve read that or not! But I do get what you mean!!
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It’s interesting, but many people who have read the Raven Cycle have never heard of her Wolves of Mercy Falls series. It was my favorite of her works.
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oh awesome- I should check it out once and for all!!
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It’s great, for fantasy, YA, and contemporary romance fans.
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ooh just my scene!
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It’s going to be all right 😀
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Haha i hope so!
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Yea I love the Adam/Ronan team.
I was let down by Greenmantle too. He’s been alluded to so much that I thought he would be more intimidating. He was so silly.
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Yes- I agree that was one of my main issues- he just had an air of ridiculousness to him. He was good to laugh at at least
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Unfortunately I haven’t read the series yet, so I have nothing useful to say in that regard.
But I dropped in to say, get well soon. And don’t forget to drink lots of water. It cures everything.
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haha no worries! aww thanks very much!
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I hope you’ll feel better soon ❤ ❤ I'm glad you enjoyed that sequel, even if it has its flaws. I'm eager to discover more about Blue's powers and that Adam/Ronan pairing, YES ❤
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Aww thank you!!
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Oh no! I hope you feel better soon! This sounds interesting enough. I DNFed Scorpio Races but hopefully this series keeps my attention. (based on your gushing it should lol)
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Thank you! Ahh well I’ve not actually read that one, so can’t tell if it’s better. It is a bit slow going at times, but the characters are great!
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I’ll have to give the author another go.
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Awesome!
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Feel better soon! Eat bananas and hide under warm covers! 😘 I was so disappointed with The Dream Thieves that it would be difficult for Lily Blue to do worse, haha! I’m hoping to read it in November *fingers crossed*
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Aww thank you!! hahaha excellent advice!! Ahh well that’s a shame you didn’t like it, but it was a pretty divisive one! Well good luck- and hope you enjoy it more! 🙂
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I hope you feel better soon! I’ve never read this series, or anything by Maggie Stiefvater (…me hoping I spelled that right), but I haven’t read any good paranormal fiction in a while, so maybe I’ll check it out.
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Aww thank you!! (haha yes, I believe that’s right) Ahh well I can definitely recommend it for the writing and characters alone!! 🙂
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I love when characters are written with some substance, so I’ll definitely be adding this one to my TBR, since it’s not already over capacity lol. You’re welcome! 🙂
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Awesome!! I’m really glad! 🙂 hahaha ahh yes, we could probably all drown in our tbrs 😉
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What a coincidence that we were both feeling under the weather 😉 (*slaps thigh*). 5 minutes to write this post, though? Girl, this would’ve taken me 40 minutes, at LEAST! xD Bravo!! 😉
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aww wish you better! haha well I did have the notes! 😉 aww thank you!!! xD
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Getting there! Haha, notes are EVERYTHING!
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haha so true!!
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This series…. I still don’t know whether to read this or not… I’ve read good and bad reviews for the past … pfff… while!… and I just can’t make up my mind! 😀 Guess I better just try and see where it goes! 😀
Hope you’re feeling better!!!
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Ahh yes with a series like this, it’s kind of expected. I really liked it- but did have my doubts at the start and still didn’t think it was perfect- but it was a good read- so yes, give it a go and see what you think! 🙂 Aww thank you!!
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I can’t wait to read this book. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Ahh thank you! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
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