Outcasts

Ferryman #3

by Claire McFall

Tristan and Dylan have escaped death and conquered destiny. Nothing is stopping them from being together.

But every action has a consequence, and their exile to the real world has caused an imbalance in the afterlife. It's owed two souls – and it wants them back.

When the world of the dead claims Dylan's parents to restore the balance, Dylan and Tristan are offered a terrible bargain: stay together and condemn innocent souls to death, or return to the wasteland to take their place and be separated. Forever.

Are they willing to make the ultimate sacrifice?

The stunning final instalment of Dylan and Tristan's epic love story, Outcasts is the much-anticipated follow-up to the award-winning Ferryman, and heart-pounding sequel Trespassers.

With more than two million copies sold worldwide, Ferryman is a cult sensation in China, staying in the top 10 bestseller chart for three years before securing a Hollywood movie deal in early 2018.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, Paranormal, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 23, 2019

About the author

Claire McFall's work is, in essence, all about first love and difficult decisions. Her novels take straightforward romantic narratives and hurl them into unusual and extreme settings, blurring accepted genre boundaries and creating new sub-genres of her own. She then charts her characters' reactions to these unfamiliar situations and the new and confusing feelings that beset them in a hyper-real, engaging, deeply poignant and literary manner. Claire is a former teacher from Scotland who now lives in sunny Colorado with her husband, two children, and pooch, Jazz.

Reviews

[Tetyana · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5

Мені дуже сподобалося

В цій частині набагато більше динаміки, напруги і хвилюючих моментів ніж в попередніх книгах. Джек, який так бісив в 2 частині, показав себе з хорошої сторони і почав мені подобатися. Я вболівала за його стосунки з Сюзанною більше ніж за Трістана з Ділан. Ну такі вже вони мілахи. Якщо попередні книги читалися легко, в повільному темпі, то тут хотілося чимшвидше дізнатися, що буде далі і як закінчиться історія обох парочок. 

В цілому, я залишилася задоволена фіналом. Це було логічно і якнайкраще для всіх. Але лишилися деякі  незакриті питання, на які авторка ніби махнула рукою. Або ж вирішила, що читачі самі додумаються. Тому поставлю 4 зірочки

[Karime Cury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creo que este es el mejor libro de la serie, pone todos los elementos para una historia maravillosa, y me encanta la evolución de los personajes, las pruebas que pasan, los escenarios y la forma en que tienen que enfrentar cada miedo y duda.
Un buen final para esta trilogía que me gustó mucho. Espero leer un poco más de la autora en el futuro.

[Katherine 黄爱芬 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Akhirnya kelar jg saya membaca seri ini.

Dylan dan Tristan makin lengket aja dan tak terpisahkan. Sedangkan Susanna dan Jack walaupun sering bertengkar tapi ikatan mrk makin kuat. Dan anehnya, Joan & James, ortu Dylan, jg semakin akrab walaupun mrk msh menganggap Tristan sbg penyusup.

Klimaksnya yaaahh... Mrk kembali terdampar di dunia yg lain itu. Bersama-sama. Gara² si Inkuisitor yg gak rela melihat semuanya hidup bahagia, jd hrs ada yg dikorbankan. Siapakah itu?

Endingnya agak maksa ya mnrt gw. Ya terserah lah. Yg penting HEA drpd mrk terkatung-katung kan?

Drpd gw spoiler, lebih baik baca deh. Utk ukuran YA romance, lumayan deh. Gak ada konflik yg bikin mikir jungkir balik. Mengalir aja. Tapi gak ada spesial-nya, kecuali kalian penyuka hero yg bucin, nah Tristan ini cocok sekali utk Anda 😍

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was possibly a little harsh in my reviews of the first two in this trilogy, given that I've stuck with it all the way through the end. It's still young adult 'love conquers all' nonsense with a plot that doesn't make any sense at all if you think too hard about it, but I guess I have to admit that I enjoyed it!

[book_mariia · Rating 4 out of 5]

▫️«Хочу, аби ти знала, що я досі бачу тебе. Це життя, цей світ, вони чудові, але тільки тому, що я проживаю їх разом із тобою»

Здається, вже все спокійно і Трістан та Ділан можуть надалі нормально жити…

Проте, хлопець починає звертати увагу на дивні поодинокі випадки жорстоко вбитих тварин. Але ж це стається досить далеко від них, то немає за що переживати, правда? 🤔

Паралельно, ми бачимо, що відбувається з Сюзанною та Джеком, які повернулись в пустку та намагаються знайти шлях до світла 👀

Поступово їхні стосунки переростають в щось більше, ніж ненависть, а, можливо, навіть і в дружбу 😍

Чи вдасться героям розібратись в реальному та потойбічному світі? 🫣

▫️«Я обіцяю, Джеку. Я проведу тебе через це. Я присягаюсь»

Загалом, якщо оцінювати повністю трилогію, то можу сказати, що, якщо вам потрібно щось легке, з простим словом автора, то вона підійде ідеально! 🤭

Тут не варто очікувати якихось неймовірних сюжетних поворотів, надто складного світу 🤪

Остання частина була не надто динамічною, але ми отримуємо логічну кінцівку і завершення історії обох пар 🥰

І окремо зазначу, що якби ця історія потрапила до мене в 15-16 років, вона була б однією з найкращих, бо тут досить гарно прописані стосунки між парами 😍

Це історія про підлітків та їхню боротьбу за свої життя, про ненависть, дружбу та кохання ❤️

[Destiny Bridwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. This is the third and final book in this series. I have read both Ferryman and Trespassers as well. I did not want to read this one because I did not Tristian and Dylan's love story to end, but I will not lie I could not get hold of this book fast enough. I had to read it a couple of times.  That is how good it was. Them leaving left an imbalance in the underworld and now the choice is in Tristian and Dylan's have to make a dark choice to stick together and curse souls to death or go back and be separated forever. I am still getting chills just thinking about it. 

[Caryn - iam.caryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok this is more like it!
A lot more enjoyable than the second book and almost on par with the first.

This had a lot of what Trespassers was missing, the extreme high stakes, the heart-stopping terror, the whimsy... I really enjoyed Outcasts a lot.

This is definitely a highly unique trilogy. I can honestly say I’ve never read anything like it before.
It has some of your basic YA tropes, but the clever and imaginative world that McFall created really stands out as fresh and different from other series.

A truly satisfying conclusion.

[Celia · Rating 4 out of 5]

RTC

[Єлізавета Максименко · Rating 4 out of 5]

Романтику та ванільку тут таки розбавили небезпечними моментами. Для відпочинку мозку від трилерів - норм.

[Sophia Olivarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a lot better than the second one! But I still think that the first one is better! I enjoyed seeing How Dylan and Tristan's relationship grew! This series is worth the read!

[Carla Schefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

(5/5) No puedo creer que ya terminé esta trilogía, hace mucho, demasiado, que no podía leer un libro "complejo" con esto quiero decir un libro que trate más que de romance normal.
Esta trilogía me la leí en cuatro días y estoy muy feliz.

Amé demasiado la historia y cómo la cerró la autora, el final era algo que me aterraba, estaba mentalmente preparada desde el 1er libro para que termine feo, pero no, y me pareció hermoso.

Que tuvieran un final feliz Tristan y Susanne 💘 y que terminaran su horrible vida como barqueros. Claro que hubo un momento donde odié con todo a Dylan, por la desición egoísta de sacrificar a Tristan por sus padres, encima claramente era algo que ellos no hubieran querido que haga, pero bueno, por otro lado se sabía que por el equilibrio ella tendría que haber muerto cuando murió, así que pensandolo de ese lado me gustó que fuera como tendría que haber sido.
Jamás en el 2do libro pensé que le iba a tener afecto a Jake, pero lo amé, y la verdad que pensé que él y Susanne no iban a volver a aparecer en este libro, que en el final del 2do se morían y ya.

En cuanto a los padres de Dylan si fue muy salido de la manga su romance, eso no me gustó, en algún momento del 2do libro pensé que el padre le iba a lastimar a Dylan, que le quería sacar dinero o la casa donde vivian (la madre lo pinta como la persona más horrible del mundo entero, y nunca explica el por qué, nunca escuchamos la historia de cómo o porqué James dejó a la familia, en un recuerdo de él se ve que la conoció a Dylan apenas nació, pero nada más y de repente tiene una llamada de ella 15 años después y sí quiere formar parte de la vida). Nosé que pasó ahí, creo que James fue un buen padre al final para Dylan, (y me rompe el corazón que si ella murió en el tren nunca se reencontraron) pero si era demasiado necesario esa información... otra cosa menos relevante es que menciona en el 1er y 2do libro que vive sólo con un perro... y el perro en este libro cuando viven todos juntos no volvió salir el tema y pues dónde lo dejó... 🤔

Me hubiera gustado saber que pasó con los demás barqueros pero no me queda más de suponer que se "volvió en el tiempo" y la grieta nunca se hizo y nunca pasó lo que dice el libro con ellos... pero nosé. Ojala hubiera pasado algo que hiciera que los barqueros no tuvieran que pasar toda sus existencias así... que roten o algo xd. Ahora pensándolo nunca dice como se hace alguien Barquero... el origen de Tristan y Susanna? Es algo que me hubiera gustado tener respuesta.

Disfruté demasiado esta trilogía, y se me están cayéndo las lágrimas por despedirme de Tristan y Dylan, Susanne y Jake. Espero que la autora saque otro libro o por lo menos un relato corto de cómo siguieron sus "no vidas" xd. El reencuentro con los padres, etc. Pero fan de la autora, voy a leer los libros que saque.

[Madoverbooks]

Not something that will blow its readers out of the water but good enough.
The third and the last book in the series of Ferryman, Outcasts. I was eager to know what could possibly happen now that hasn’t already happened. I mean Dylan died, went through the wasteland, came back to wasteland, came back to life and brought a guest with her, someone followed in her footsteps and made a mess of things. She and her special friend made a deal to stay alive. Now what?
The starting of the book felt repeated and it was tough to trudge through the first few chapters. It was yet another ferryman ferrying yet another soul in the same old wasteland, same sulking and brooding Dylan and the very same head-over-heels Tristan but then things started getting interesting.
Also, in the beginning, it's one too many ferrymen going around but then Susanna and Jack come along to spice up the story.
Dylan and Tristan's routine felt a little boring and Dylan came out as a completely selfish and self-absorbed person for sacrificing Tristan’s life without so much as consent from him. As if she owns his life. What.the.hell, Dylan!
The book could have been a couple of chapters shorter had Dylan not dragged sending his parents back to the real world.
The writer could have confirmed if all went back to normal in the wasteland and what became of the inquisitor.
To conclude, it wasn’t mind-blowing but not a waste of time either. Could have lived without reading it but I am glad that did read it.
The way the book ended, there is a possibility of a next book. Saving the Wraiths? What say, Ms. Writer? Will you save the wraiths?

[Claudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

"He’d follow her anywhere – and protect her as best as he could – but if she wanted to walk down this path, she had to take the lead."

Esta fue una lectura que no he soltado durante horas y lo termine en menos de un día. Si bien no me ha sorprendido para que coloque 5 estrellas, es uno de esos libros que que atrapan y tienen algo que no puedes odiarlo.

Ahora sí, adiós a la historia de Dylan y Tristan, tiene un final realista (por así decirlo). Eso de que los padres de Dylan mueran y ellos tengan que ir al salvarlos pero solo para que no puedan regresar porque todo tiene un equilibrio, yo estaba como WTF, dos libros leyendo sobre cómo superaran todo y se van a vivir al mundo de los vivos para que me vengan que mueran, ¡¿Y LOS PADRES?! Ellos también van a sufrir aunque desde un comienzo debió ser así pero me causa mucha pena y rabia. Fue un final que dicen lo acepto pero no quiero💔

[Marie Godley · Rating 5 out of 5]

End of the line

What an amazing end to this trilogy. It will have you turning the pages, heart pounding until you reach the end.

[Luisa Distefano · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dopo Ferryman - Amore eterno & Ferryman - Oltre i confini aspettavo con curiosità il terzo libro Ferryma - Esuli nella notte di Claire McFall per conoscere il destino di Dylan e Tristan e scoprire come avrebbero sconfitto la morte, riportando nelle loro vite un barlume di normalità.
Il ritorno di Dylan e Tristan sulla terra ha scombussolato gli effimeri equilibri del mondo post morte, quello dove i trasportatori di anime sono forti e quasi invincibili, pronti a tutto per far sì che le anime che vengono loro affidate, raggiungono il destino ultimo che li attende, senza che l’oscurità li ingoi.

Ferryman – Esuli nella notte riprende la storia esattamente da dove e quando si era conclusa quella del secondo volume, mostrando immediatamente il pericolo che i due protagonisti si sono portati come souvenir.
Gli spettri hanno oltrepassato il confine che divide i due mondi, i Traghettatori si ritrovano ad attraversare una terra desolata diversa, ricca di nuove creature mostruose che prima non c’erano e che impediscono alle anime di raggiungere l’Aldilà. E il patto con l’Inquisitore sembra non avere più valore.

Dylan e Tristan per buona parte della storia sono ignari di quello che sta accadendo, quando invece visto i precedenti romanzi, ne dovrebbero avere immediatamente la percezione e intervenire per impedire che gli spettri possano fare del male agli umani.

Invece la traghettatrice Susannah non riesce a comprendere che stia accadendo nella terra desola, che non riesce più a comprendere nè a proteggere l’anima a lei affidata.

La narrazione si sposta tra i due mondi, raccontando le vite normali di Dylan e Tristan, che appaiono ripetitive e noiose, più concentrate sull’essere adolescenti addormentati come i propri coetanei che concentrati sull’importante missione che hanno preso in carico dall’Inquisitore.
Messi di fronte all’inevitabile, però poi improvvisamente si svegliano, e Dylan prende in mano da grande guerriera la situazione e agisce istintivamente senza pensare per proteggere le anime dei genitori, infischiandosene delle conseguenze.

Per un paio di capitoli la narrazione quindi cambia ritmo, diventando adrenalina, imprevedibile, e si prospettano scene ricche di azioni all’orizzonte per un finale esplosivo.

Invece tutto torna ad essere piatto, allungato, senza una costruzione ben studiata che colleghi le storie di tutti i personaggi, il motivo della loro presenza in un determinato luogo, e un filo che li guidi verso il finale.

Ferryman – Esuli nella notte non riesce ad aggiungere nuovi elementi ai due capitoli precedenti, a parte una conclusione scontata che già era stata svelata con le scelte eroiche di Dylan nel primo volume.
La trilogia si siede, perde intensità ed epicità, come se l’autrice non riuscisse più a mettere insieme le idee per la terza avventura dei suoi personaggi, che tornano ad esserne protagonisti solo nelle battute finali.
Gli elementi e i presupposti per creare un’avventura unica, che si sviluppava al confine dei due mondi non mancavano, ma l’autrice non è stata capace di combinarli insieme, per regalarci una storia in grado di dare veramente nuova linfa al mito del Traghettatore di anime che è sempre stato visto sempre più come accessorio che come protagonista.

[Ylenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finalmente ho terminato la trilogia di Claire McFall ispirata al mito del traghettatore di anime Caronte! Ci sono voluti tanti anni, troppi perché la Fazi si decidesse a pubblicare l'edizione italiana (tanto che mi ero già procurata i volumi in lingua originale) e le desse un minimo di pubblicità (ho scoperto della traduzione di "Esuli nella notte" solo per caso!)! E' stata una lettura meravigliosa, che avrei tranquillamente terminato in 1-2 gg se non avessi avuto interruzioni, tanto era scorrevole la narrazione e alta la mia voglia di scoprire cosa sarebbe successo nel capitolo successivo...Di tutta la trilogia, questo terzo volume credo che sarà quello che ricorderò di più, insieme al primo, che è ancora impresso nella mia memoria da quanto mi era piaciuto e mi aveva colpita per l'originalità della trama.
Il secondo capitolo "ponte", come tutti i ponti, è quello in cui non ci sono grandi avvenimenti e stravolgimenti nella trama, che si arricchisce solo di qualche elemento e personaggio in più, mentre continua a snodarsi il viaggio di ritorno di Dylan dall'aldilà al mondo dei vivi, questa volta insieme al suo traghettatore Tristan...mi dispiace ammettere che, a parte degli sprazzi di ricordi (che mi sono ritornati alla mente leggendo il finale), ho un vuoto mentale abbastanza consistente su quanto fosse successo e mi dispiace molto.
Ad ogni modo, è stato bello abbracciare ancora una volta Dylan e Tristan, ma anche approfondire la psicologia ed il rapporto tra Susanna e Jack, che mi hanno quasi emozionato di più della coppia protagonista..Quello che fa Susanna nel lago della terra perdura per riportare Jack da lei, o almeno tentare, è stato davvero bello da leggere.
Le ambientazioni che ritroviamo sono quelle a cui ci siamo abituati anche nei due capitoli precedenti, terre perdute create in relazione alle anime che le attraverseranno, che con le loro emozioni sono in grado di influenzarne il tempo, traghettatori immortali che combattono spettri di anime perdute e camminano a ritmi serrati affianco alla loro anima da una casa sicura all'altra verso il confine dell'aldilà dove potranno finalmente consegnarla ad una vita di pace in attesa delle persone che hanno lasciato sulla terra, per riprendere ad accompagnarne un'altra dopo l'altra, in un ciclo infinito. Questa volta, però, c'è qualcosa che è andato storto dopo la rottura dell'equilibrio che ha causato il ritorno delle anime di Dylan, Tristan, Jack e Susanna al mondo dei vivi, il Velo che separa le due realtà ha subito come uno strappo, e questo comporterà delle conseguenze che dovranno essere sanate con una scelta sofferta, un grande sacrificio da parte di tutti. La seconda parte della storia è abbastanza pesante per la consapevolezza che porta con sé e dolorosa, ma il finale è perfetto ed è la degna conclusione che avrei sperato per questa trilogia.
Lettura super consigliata, non solo per un pubblico young adult!

[Ying · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Claire McFall’s “Outcasts”, the narrative transcends mere storytelling, venturing into the realm of existential inquiry and philosophical contemplation. The book prompts to ponder three questions: What choices define us if given the chance to relive life? What value do we place on life, death, and love? And what sacrifices are we willing to make for a second chance at life?

McFall intricately weaves a narrative that blurs the lines between the physical and spiritual realms, leaving readers to contemplate the mysteries of existence. The protagonists navigate a treacherous journey fraught with inner turmoil and external obstacles, mirroring the struggles inherent in the human condition.

McFall masterfully constructs a narrative that blurs the boundaries between reality and metaphor, challenging readers to discern the deeper truths hidden within the text. The wilderness, a recurring motif in the novel, becomes a metaphor for the human psyche, a vast and untamed landscape where the complexities of the soul are laid bare.

Central to the narrative is the enigmatic figure of the ferryman, a symbolic representation of the human condition and our perpetual quest for meaning and purpose. Through encounters with the ferryman, the characters confront their deepest fears and desires, ultimately coming to terms with the existential dilemmas that define their existence.

The novel draws inspiration from philosophical treatises and literary classics, weaving together strands of existentialism, absurdism, and transcendentalism to create a tapestry of thought-provoking ideas. From the existential angst of Sartre to the metaphysical musings of Camus, “Outcasts” pays homage to the rich tapestry of philosophical thought that has shaped human understanding throughout the ages.

The narrative draws inspiration from literary classics such as “The Waste Land” and “The Divine Comedy”, incorporating motifs of journey and redemption. Particularly noteworthy is the duality of the ferryman archetype, which evolves throughout the story, symbolizing the cyclical nature of existence and the interconnectedness of souls.

“Outcasts” is a philosophical treatise disguised as fiction. It leaves an indelible mark in mind, inspiring contemplation long after the final page has been turned.

[Таша Клим · Rating 5 out of 5]

От чесно, коли починала фінал, то було страшенно цікаво, що ж тут вигадала авторка. І знаєте що? Вона таки здивувала мене😏
А тепер трішки про сюжет!
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Трістан та Ділан знищили всі діри між пусткою та справжнім світом, виконавши угоду з Інквізитором. Отже, тепер вони можуть спокійно жити разом, так?
Сюзанну та Джека в якості покарання відправили у справжню пустку, в якій майже неможливо вижити. Невже тепер вони стали приреченими вигнанцями?
Але починається відбуватися якась чортівня, причому не тільки в реальному світі, а й в потойбіччі. Порушений баланс і ця четвірка мусить його відновити.
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Ну що ж, фінал вийшов ще кращим за попередні частини, які мені теж сподобалися.
Тут більше динаміки, оскільки події розгортаються паралельно в двох світах і ми спостерігаємо за розвитком двох сюжетних ліній — життям Ділан і Трістана та пусткою Сюзанни і Джека. В певний момент їхні історії перетинаються і ми прямуємо до фіналу. Досі дивуюся, як авторка зробила із чогось фактично сумного щасливий фінал (а він дійсно щасливий).

Я сподівалася, що взаємодія Сюзанни та Джека зміниться, як і їхня мотивація, тому була страшенно задоволена, коли так і сталося. Це гарний приклад того, як людина робить висновки зі своїх вчинків і намагається стати кращою.
Взаємодія Ділан і Трістана то просто любов❤️ Щира, гарна і гармонійна пара. Та й взагалі, люблю книги, де вчинки персонажів логічні, де ти не зітхаєш і не підпираєш підборіддя рукою.
Мені сподобалося, як авторка описала стосунки у сім'ї Ділан — я пустила сльозу на моменті зустручі дівчини із батьками в пристановищі (під час читання зрозумієте). Дуже зворушливо і так правильно.
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Вся трилогія була прочитана швидко і я задоволена, що вирішила з нею познайомитися. Все ж дуже оригінальна ідея, яку авторка цікаво розкрила.
А яке оформлення! Софттач обкладинки то щось неймовірне🥰

Отже, читаки, упевнено рекомендую вам цікавезну трилогію "Провідник". Серйозно, не пошкодуєте!
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До нових книжкових зустрічей!
З вами була #ТашаЧитака

[Elisha Jachetti · Rating 4 out of 5]

**4.3 STARS**

OUTCASTS by Claire McFall is the third book in the Ferryman trilogy, a YA urban fantasy of sorts that straddles present-day Scotland and the afterlife. Tristan, Dylan, Susanna, and Jack have received their sentencing from the Inquisitor, but it’s not over. Weird occurrences are happening in both the real world and the Wasteland, all fallout from their previous actions. If the Inquisitor gets involved again, their chances at happily-ever-after may be over, but the choice of whether to fight for it or accept their fates is harder than they could have imagined.

Firstly, this book’s construction is pure quality. As someone who enjoys holding a physical book, I found this to be exceptional. The page size, layout, font, cover design, and paper choice all add something special. More importantly than that though, the story on the pages is the best of the series! I especially loved getting to spend time with Susanna and Jack, and seeing how their relationship evolved since the last book. Now, there's more vulnerability and openness between the two, which leads to a lot of raw and charged moments that help propel the story forward. I also like how McFall weaves their plot back in with Tristan and Dylan’s, playing with themes of predeterminism and free will.

Honestly, my main criticism is that there won’t be a fourth book! While I appreciate the end of OUTCASTS, I still have a lot of questions, particularly about the status of the Wasteland, if there have been more issues in the real world, what life looks like for the main characters now, and more. The ending felt a bit abrupt, considering what we’d already gone through with the characters. I genuinely believe there’s more story here, especially since the book leaves off with a potential new mission and purpose for the characters.

Overall, OUTCASTS is what made me fall in love with the series. I’d recommend this trilogy to anyone who is intrigued by the afterlife, romance, and harrowing adventures.

Review originally published on YA Books Central: https://www.yabookscentral.com/outcas...

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Objectively I should give this book a four star rating. But since my eyes are wet from ugly crying and since the emotions I felt while reading this story and having to say goodbye to these characters (and watching them saying goodbye to each other) were incredibly strong, this book has totally and absolutely deserved that fifth star too.

The plot isn’t that different from the previous two books. It’s actually more of a combination of the two of them. There are also no new exciting characters we get to know and grow close to. But maybe that’s exactly why the emotional part of this story is so strong and works so well.

The world building has been done in the previous two books. The mythology has been explained and made clear in the previous two books. We’ve gotten to know the characters and the characters have gotten to know each other. A lot has been happening and brewing and changing and growing and this book is the emotional pay off of all that.

I cried because I’ve grown close to these characters while reading these books. I cried because I didn’t want to let go. I cried because I connected with these characters, felt for these characters and really really didn’t want them to be and get hurt. The previous two books were, in the end, nothing but build up to make this one work and I loved every second, page and word of it.

[Cary Morton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was such a heartwarming finale to the Ferryman series. Though it did feel a little short, I think mostly because the story is very self-contained; The characters were confined to small groups in a single setting for most of the book, and that can make it hard to gauge time and distances for the characters and the overall plot.

I wish the author had delved a little further into Tristan expressing his feelings towards Dylan's decision to sacrifice both of their lives for Dylan's parents… because I feel that was one avenue of the story that wasn't explored well and it could have given the book a little more depth and length to explore. It was obvious that Tristan wasn't okay with the decision, but he let it slide, and I think there should have been more conflict and conversation between Dylan and Tristan about the topic.

Overall though, I enjoyed the story, it felt wrapped up, and even though there are certainly some questions left unanswered, particularly about the thing in the lake, I'm happy with how the story went. It isn't my favorite story in the series, but I had fun reading it regardless.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

i was hesitant to start because i wasn’t sure i’d be ready to see how this ends. and it took me a while to get ahold of it from the library but man this book is the absolute best thing i have ever read and i couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the series. since ferryman came out this series has been my favourite and i’ve read the first two books at least four times each, and upon seeing that there’s a finale i knew i had to read it. it’s 12:30 am and i am crying my eyes out because of this, i’m so happy dylan and tristan got what they deserved but i also don’t want this to end, not ever. the plot is so catchy and it’s impossible to put this book down once you start. i experience the same emotions that the characters feel, that’s how good this is. i loved it :’)

[Ally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awww. This book was just as good as book one, which is good because I struggled with book two. This is such a soft and soulful (no pun intended) trilogy. I absolutely loved Dylan and Tristan, but I didn’t expect to also fall in love with Susanna and Jack. They were both SUPER obnoxious characters in book two but did a complete 180 for me in this book. Ugh. I loved how the book wrapped the series up and the epilogue too. This is a really heartfelt YA series and I think it is definitely one more people should experience.

[Bibliophile · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read the 1st in the series its beautiful, really different, amazing world. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON BOOKS 2 AND 3.
I rarely give below a 3 the book has to be so so bad, i can enjoy most, and give the author credit for their time, their energy.
I do not understand why uou would sign a contract to write 3 books in a series when you know its only a 1books story. Why destroy such a beautiful story by adding that crap to it,
I'm very sorry if i cam across rude. 😊 🙏

[Çağla Yasemin Gören · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this triology. And I love the end ♥️ finally Tristan and Dylan get the chance to be together. Tristan can get through the line because he has been in human life.
I just wishes Claire explain some question-puzzle in the book, like why ferryman live the way like they were punished from something? If wraiths aren’t human anymore how can they feel the music? And how Jack can turn in to human again?

[callie jarrard · Rating 5 out of 5]

this made me cry. the end of the series 🥹🥹🥹 it was beautifully written and everything was tied up in the perfect way. i love jack and susanna, who redeemed herself. they might be my favorites. and dylan and tristan ❤️❤️❤️ perfect end to a unique, romantic, youthful, aesthetic trilogy. lovely job of the author!

[Tamara Khokhlova · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 ★
Місцями хотілося скоротити тест, та все ж прочитала.
Якщо оцінювати всі книги разом то це 3.5-4 зірки з 5.
Подобається як все закінчилося, та все ж не вистачало пояснень щодо самого світу, чому воно таке і хто керує, як зявилися провідники і це не знання (хто такий Інквізитор чи Келлі, і чи є інші) - занизило оцінку.
Книга чудова для підлітків.

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am so disappointed with this book. The first book was so strong, I read it so fast. The second book was ok. This book just tanked. There were so many different things that could have happened and it just fell short. I finished it and was like is that it? So disappointed.

[Coco Wu · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favorite one.

[Primadonna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can understand the charm. Just not my cup of tea.