After
a two year-long wait, I was so excited for this book! The
first two were so mind-blowing
that the third, and final, was bound to be explosive right? Right?
Wrong! For some reason this book just didn’t have that “WOW”
factor that the previous two did. Johansen's
writing, which is normally
fluent, captivating and effortless,
lost its spark.
The
ending was what disappointed me the most. The last three chapters in
particular were very rushed. I felt like I was watching a video on
fast forward. I was watching what was happening but didn’t have
time to process or understand it. With just over 500 pages altogether
there was plenty of room for Johansen to slow down and take her time
and create an ending that readers, and most importantly the
characters, deserved.
The
story overall, I can't fault. With an ending that was so unexpected
and surprising, but so fitting and perfect at the same time, I was
left with a tear in my eye feeling very uplifted and optimistic.
Whether
you loved the final book or hated it, the 'Tearling' series is a
powerful and pragmatic read that brings to light humanity’s flaws
and leaves you with a fighting spirit and a longing for Tear's
utopia.
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