This trilogy of the "Frogman" series isn't just a mystery novel to me; it is the tragedy of a young woman destroyed by the hands of her own father. The severe physical abuse and repeated sexual assault forced her to create a "monster" within just to protect herself (Mind). Overall, it's a good series, though not perfect. There are many long-winded parts, as seen throughout all three books, but the big picture still makes it feel worth the read.
-SPOIL ALERT- What a heartbreaking ending... It might sound terrible that I found myself sympathizing with a killer, but I truly wished for her to find happiness—to be with the music and the piano she loved. Things might have turned out that way if she hadn't encountered someone as evil as Omaezaki. If only she had met a doctor who, even if not as brilliant, possessed more morality, her story could have been so much better.
Ever since the first book, knowing she was being used as a tool—with her old wounds being reopened and trampled upon—my heart has been aching. I cried and just couldn't shake off the sadness. The exploitation of a woman with a fragile mental state is utterly sickening. At the very least, I’m glad to know she got her revenge (which was exactly what I hoped for and wanted her to achieve). Though it’s sorrowful, her passing this time might be the only true peace Sayuri could ever reach.