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Shadow Players #3
On This Unworthy Scaffold
Jetta is in the center of a war. With her magical power, she could save everyone, save her country… or she could destroy it all.
Jetta’s home is spiraling into civil war. Le Trépas—the deadly necromancer—has used his blood magic to wrest control of the country, and Jetta has been without treatment for her malheur for weeks. Meanwhile, Jetta’s love interest, brother, and friend are intent on infiltrating the palace to stop the Boy King and find Le Trépas to put an end to the unleashed chaos.
The sweeping conclusion to Heidi Heilig’s ambitious trilogy takes us to new continents, introduces us to new gods, flings us into the middle of palace riots and political intrigue, and asks searching questions about power and corruption. As in the first two books, the story is partly told in ephemera, including original songs, myths, play scripts, and various forms of communication.
Jetta’s home is spiraling into civil war. Le Trépas—the deadly necromancer—has used his blood magic to wrest control of the country, and Jetta has been without treatment for her malheur for weeks. Meanwhile, Jetta’s love interest, brother, and friend are intent on infiltrating the palace to stop the Boy King and find Le Trépas to put an end to the unleashed chaos.
The sweeping conclusion to Heidi Heilig’s ambitious trilogy takes us to new continents, introduces us to new gods, flings us into the middle of palace riots and political intrigue, and asks searching questions about power and corruption. As in the first two books, the story is partly told in ephemera, including original songs, myths, play scripts, and various forms of communication.
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First published April 27, 2021
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Heidi Heilig
11 books1,328 followersHeidi grew up in Hawaii where she rode horses and raised peacocks, and then she moved to New York City and grew up even more, as one tends to do. Her favorite thing, outside of writing, is travel, and she has haggled for rugs in Morocco, hiked the trails of the Ko'olau Valley, and huddled in a tent in Africa while lions roared in the dark.
She holds an MFA from New York University in Musical Theatre Writing, of all things, and she's written books and lyrics for shows including The Time Travelers Convention, Under Construction, and The Hole. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their pet snake, whose wings will likely grow in any day now.
She holds an MFA from New York University in Musical Theatre Writing, of all things, and she's written books and lyrics for shows including The Time Travelers Convention, Under Construction, and The Hole. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their pet snake, whose wings will likely grow in any day now.
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December 30, 2020I so want to read this. Even though parts of this series annoys me, the world and plot are so captivating. I need to see how this comes to an end.
I love how every title is an homage to Henry V.
But pardon, and gentles all,
The flat unraised spirits that have dared
On this unworthy scaffold to bring forth
So great an object: can this cockpit hold
The vasty fields of France?
Can Jetta save these vasty fields of Aquitan and Chakrana?
I love how every title is an homage to Henry V.
But pardon, and gentles all,
The flat unraised spirits that have dared
On this unworthy scaffold to bring forth
So great an object: can this cockpit hold
The vasty fields of France?
Can Jetta save these vasty fields of Aquitan and Chakrana?
July 10, 2021
THIS BOOK...
As usual, beautiful writing and setting, clever plot, funny characters, and lovely ephemera between chapters.
I got answers to a lot of questions from A Kingdom for a Stage, but god damn, the ending of this book sort of ruined the amazing arc of the trilogy. I'd still recommend reading all three books, because they're fantastic and unique, but prepare to have your heart deflated at the end. I'm going to pretend everything from Chapter Twenty-One is a suggestion and not canon.
I'm also going to learn some of the songs on the piano with the sheet music included between chapters, because truly, these books are so full of heart.
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As usual, beautiful writing and setting, clever plot, funny characters, and lovely ephemera between chapters.
I got answers to a lot of questions from A Kingdom for a Stage, but god damn, the ending of this book sort of ruined the amazing arc of the trilogy. I'd still recommend reading all three books, because they're fantastic and unique, but prepare to have your heart deflated at the end. I'm going to pretend everything from Chapter Twenty-One is a suggestion and not canon.
I'm also going to learn some of the songs on the piano with the sheet music included between chapters, because truly, these books are so full of heart.
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July 6, 2020July 06, 2020: URRGHHH I NEED THIS ASAAAAAAP
June 5, 2021
I just finished - read it all in a day. My heart is full. My heart is crying. The last few chapters felt like a lesson on how to view the journey of living, and of dying, of telling a story, of hearing another's story.
There is so much in this series that I love and this art has left it's mark on me. Thank you for writing this series, thank you for giving me the opportunity to read it, thank you.
There is so much in this series that I love and this art has left it's mark on me. Thank you for writing this series, thank you for giving me the opportunity to read it, thank you.
April 14, 2021
I want to start by saying a huge thank you to Heilig’s publicity team that reached out to me to see if I was interested in reading an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. On This Unworthy Scaffold is one of my most anticipated releases in 2021 and I literally screamed a little when I got the email asking if I was interested.
On This Unworthy Scaffold is the third and final book in the Shadow Players series. I won’t go too much into a summary of the book because there is a summary above and also this is the third book in a series. If you haven’t read the first two books you can read my reviews for For a Muse of Fire and A Kingdom for a Stage. This series follows Jetta, her family, and the friends she makes along the way. I’ve come to really love all of the side characters that make up the main group. Jetta and the rebels have a plan. But as things usually go, nothing goes according to plan. The plot of this story was really compelling. Jetta and Theodora go off on one mission. With this we finally get to see Aquitan. I liked this part of the story. We get to see Jetta think on her feet. She’s still often worried that her malheur. I liked that there was talk of her taking the elixir, a version of modern-day medication. I liked that she was aware of it and questioned herself sometimes to wonder if she was making good choices or not. I also really liked Jetta’s problem solving. She’s not afraid to stand up to those in power. I thought it was really clever the way that she brought things full circle when she finally performed in Aquitan. I just genuinely enjoyed seeing her in her own element, making choices on the fly to get herself out of the situation that she found herself in. I also loved Theodora. She’s an engineer/inventor. I feel like I didn’t get to see as much of her as I would have liked, but I still liked what we did see. She’s smart and unafraid to say what she thinks. Jetta and Theodora working together was really fun to read.
The other team is the Tiger, Leo, Akra, Cheeky, and Tia. Cheeky and Tia are absolutely the comedic relief of the story. But they bring good conversations to the table. They are sex workers and it’s always talked about in a positive way, never with any shame. I also still love Akra. He and Jetta have their ups and downs that come from her bringing him back from the dead, but I loved their relationship. And my dear sweet Leo. I hate the way his story ended. No, I don’t hate it. I hate how fitting it was for his part of this story to end that way. Leo has tried so hard to do good and be loved. He faces his own challenges through this series, but he never lets anything get him down for long. His love for Jetta is so clear. Jetta and Leo lift one another up and I couldn’t help but root for them.
Overall, this was a beautiful and heartbreaking finale to a series that I will reread and love for years to come. I love these characters. I love this story. It includes a lot of important things, like colonialism and bipolar. It’s filled with diverse and queer characters. It’s also written in a unique format, with sheet music, play scripts, myths, and prose. I cannot recommend this series enough.
On This Unworthy Scaffold is the third and final book in the Shadow Players series. I won’t go too much into a summary of the book because there is a summary above and also this is the third book in a series. If you haven’t read the first two books you can read my reviews for For a Muse of Fire and A Kingdom for a Stage. This series follows Jetta, her family, and the friends she makes along the way. I’ve come to really love all of the side characters that make up the main group. Jetta and the rebels have a plan. But as things usually go, nothing goes according to plan. The plot of this story was really compelling. Jetta and Theodora go off on one mission. With this we finally get to see Aquitan. I liked this part of the story. We get to see Jetta think on her feet. She’s still often worried that her malheur. I liked that there was talk of her taking the elixir, a version of modern-day medication. I liked that she was aware of it and questioned herself sometimes to wonder if she was making good choices or not. I also really liked Jetta’s problem solving. She’s not afraid to stand up to those in power. I thought it was really clever the way that she brought things full circle when she finally performed in Aquitan. I just genuinely enjoyed seeing her in her own element, making choices on the fly to get herself out of the situation that she found herself in. I also loved Theodora. She’s an engineer/inventor. I feel like I didn’t get to see as much of her as I would have liked, but I still liked what we did see. She’s smart and unafraid to say what she thinks. Jetta and Theodora working together was really fun to read.
The other team is the Tiger, Leo, Akra, Cheeky, and Tia. Cheeky and Tia are absolutely the comedic relief of the story. But they bring good conversations to the table. They are sex workers and it’s always talked about in a positive way, never with any shame. I also still love Akra. He and Jetta have their ups and downs that come from her bringing him back from the dead, but I loved their relationship. And my dear sweet Leo. I hate the way his story ended. No, I don’t hate it. I hate how fitting it was for his part of this story to end that way. Leo has tried so hard to do good and be loved. He faces his own challenges through this series, but he never lets anything get him down for long. His love for Jetta is so clear. Jetta and Leo lift one another up and I couldn’t help but root for them.
Overall, this was a beautiful and heartbreaking finale to a series that I will reread and love for years to come. I love these characters. I love this story. It includes a lot of important things, like colonialism and bipolar. It’s filled with diverse and queer characters. It’s also written in a unique format, with sheet music, play scripts, myths, and prose. I cannot recommend this series enough.
May 1, 2021
It took me a while to remember some key details from the second book of this trilogy given that it’s been a little over a year since it came out. But now the finale is here and, as with all things Heidi Heilig, it’s a story that breaks all the rules, dissecting history through a skillful world builder’s lens and experimenting with form at every turn, periodically switching to sheet music and stage script formatting, as well as giving those usual tiny interludes into Chakran legend. And of course, really showing just how difficult it would actually be to achieve true decolonization after so many years of Aquitan rule, and years of Aquitans actually establishing their own lives in Chakrana that can’t be uprooted so easily. But Heilig gives it a blisteringly fast pace all throughout, as well as sticking the landing pretty well right at the end, so to this series I now bid ave atque vale.
February 13, 2022
This was mostly just disappointing. It was not a satisfying conclusion to this series. The pacing was off, everything felt too easy for the characters, and I never once felt like the characters were in much danger. I was expecting more explosive events for the end of this series, but it ended up being so underwhelming that I found I just didn't care. I think the mental illness was still portrayed really well and I appreciated its role in the story. Overall, I still enjoyed the series, this was just an unsatisfying ending.
July 6, 2022
2.5 🌟
December 22, 2023
It’s been a week and I’m still thinking and have feelings about the ending 🙃
July 18, 2021
I had this book majorly spoiled for me before I read it, so I'm not only hiding this review behind a spoiler tag, but I'm also putting this warning here. Don't read this review if you ever plan to read this book and/or series!
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Okay, now that that's out of the way -- it's hard for me to really judge how good this book was, because I found out ahead of time that Leo was going to die at the end, and that really sucked a lot out of the book for me. I mean, just like the first two books in the series, it was beautifully written and tightly plotted. It continued to expand on the really fascinating world-building around Chakrana and its deities. It also added a lot of depth and nuance to Heilig's anti-colonialism message by showing that a) Le Trepas' brutal treatment of the Aquitans isn't justified even after all the harm Aquitan colonialism did to Chakrana and b) the Aquitan king is just as indifferent toward the plight of the Aquitans being deported from Chakrana as he is toward the Chakrans themselves.
With all that said, let's be real--I WAS HERE FOR THE ROMANCE. And the romance ends in terrible, horrible tragedy, and I was not prepared for that. Or, I should say, I was prepared (thanks spoilers!), and so I read this book the way you would rip a band-aid off--with a kind of "just gotta get through this" attitude. Which is a shame, because this is one of the best series (and romances) I've read in maybe the past 10 years, and if I hadn't been spoiled, I think I would've been on the edge of my seat, dying to see what would happen to Leo and Jetta in the end.
I do understand why Heilig killed Leo off, though, and it's actually very fitting for Jetta's story arc. Jetta, after all, has the power to bring people back from the dead, and she's already brought one loved one back from the dead (Akra). The ultimate hurdle she had to overcome was accepting death and letting go of someone she loves. I also love that we know Leo actually wanted her to let him go--that he's actually at peace with dying, and that even though he never gets to tell Jetta this directly, she understands him enough to honor his wishes. That was really beautifully done, albeit heartbreaking.
Still, I really wish this series had a bigger following so that I could find some fanfiction that fixes this crushing ending!
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Okay, now that that's out of the way -- it's hard for me to really judge how good this book was, because I found out ahead of time that Leo was going to die at the end, and that really sucked a lot out of the book for me. I mean, just like the first two books in the series, it was beautifully written and tightly plotted. It continued to expand on the really fascinating world-building around Chakrana and its deities. It also added a lot of depth and nuance to Heilig's anti-colonialism message by showing that a) Le Trepas' brutal treatment of the Aquitans isn't justified even after all the harm Aquitan colonialism did to Chakrana and b) the Aquitan king is just as indifferent toward the plight of the Aquitans being deported from Chakrana as he is toward the Chakrans themselves.
With all that said, let's be real--I WAS HERE FOR THE ROMANCE. And the romance ends in terrible, horrible tragedy, and I was not prepared for that. Or, I should say, I was prepared (thanks spoilers!), and so I read this book the way you would rip a band-aid off--with a kind of "just gotta get through this" attitude. Which is a shame, because this is one of the best series (and romances) I've read in maybe the past 10 years, and if I hadn't been spoiled, I think I would've been on the edge of my seat, dying to see what would happen to Leo and Jetta in the end.
I do understand why Heilig killed Leo off, though, and it's actually very fitting for Jetta's story arc. Jetta, after all, has the power to bring people back from the dead, and she's already brought one loved one back from the dead (Akra). The ultimate hurdle she had to overcome was accepting death and letting go of someone she loves. I also love that we know Leo actually wanted her to let him go--that he's actually at peace with dying, and that even though he never gets to tell Jetta this directly, she understands him enough to honor his wishes. That was really beautifully done, albeit heartbreaking.
Still, I really wish this series had a bigger following so that I could find some fanfiction that fixes this crushing ending!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2023
After devouring the first two book in less than a week, I had to wait AGES for my public library to get a hold on the third book and it drove me INSANE. I was there every day on edge waiting. I couldn't read a single other book because I was too preoccupied thinking of 50000 different endings to this trilogy. I did not expect it to go this way. The end had me in tears, I cried, I sobbed, and it wasn't those few shed tears that fall dramatically onto the paper. No, it was a whole waterfall, I simply EXPLODES. I was so attached to so many of these characters that watching their story come to an end in their own unique ways was breathtaking and heartbreaking all at once. The twists and turns made me ache. This ending.............wow. I still think about it all the time. The Shadow Player's series is not very well known, and at times it makes me happy because then, Jetta and Leo and Chakrana would be all to me and the handful of people who've read this series, but them, I get sad again, because not many people would be able to say they love them as much as I do.
If you've fallen in love with the works of Stephanie Garber and Chloe Gong, with romance and deeply thought-through world building (which happens to be Stephanie Garber's biggest strong suit here) and the idea of history and magic enterwined (Hit Chloe Gong's books up, she knows what she's doing) then...The Shadow Player's trilogy is for you.
If you've fallen in love with the works of Stephanie Garber and Chloe Gong, with romance and deeply thought-through world building (which happens to be Stephanie Garber's biggest strong suit here) and the idea of history and magic enterwined (Hit Chloe Gong's books up, she knows what she's doing) then...The Shadow Player's trilogy is for you.
April 27, 2021
I received this eProof for free from Greenwillow Books via SparkPoint Studio for the purposes of providing an honest review.
Trigger and content warnings are under spoiler tags.
Having loved the first two books in the Shadow Players Trilogy, I was really excited to read the final book, On This Unworthy Scaffold. Given the cliffhanger A Kingdom for a Stage ended on, I was expecting a hugely epic finalé, but sadly the the last book left a lot to be desired.
Jetta has been without the elixir that treats her malheur for quite a while, and it's effecting her. She's making rash decisions, taking risks, and putting herself in danger. It becomes clear quite quickly that Jetta's malheur needs to be treated, but the Tiger and the rebels are unable to wait. Action needs to be taken against Le Trépas, who has reanimated the bodies of Raik, the Boy King, and General Xavier Legard, using them as puppets to evict the Aquitans from Chakrana, and take control. It's decided that they will split up; Jetta will travel with Theodora to the lytheum mime to make the elixir she needs, while Cam, Akra, Leo Cheeky and Tia return to Nokor Khat to deal with Le Trépas.
I loved how the main force was divided in On This Unholy Scaffold. I was really intrigued by the different avenues the story took, and the creeping apprehension that something bad will happen while they were apart. In previous books, the scripted aspects of the ephemera usually gave us a glimpse into what the enemy was doing, a little foreshadowing of what was to come. But in On This Unworthy Scaffold, the scripted parts of the story were used to show us what was going on with Cam and Leo and the others, while Jetta and Theodora were searching for lytheum. Some major discoveries are made in this book that were amazing. Twists I wasn't expecting, paths the story took that I was really intrigued by. As I was reading, my excitement just built and built as the tension grew, and the various characters found themselves in more difficult circumstances. I loved the new characters we met, the new aspect of magic, the knowledge gained, the danger found in places not quite expected. I was so eager for the epic cliamx I knew was coming.
But it never did. And I absolutely hate to say it, because I'm such a huge fan of Heilig and her work, but I can't deny how stunned I was with how things turned out. In a number of different situations, full of danger that had me sitting on the edge of my seat, each time, the situation was resolved far too easily. It didn't take much for the tide to turn. The stakes were so high, but danger would be overcome quite quickly and simply. I can't explain further without spoiling the story, but it just felt too easy. And it's just so strange, because Heilig's The Girl From Everywhere duology ended so brilliantly. It's just such a shame. I was expecting something more, something bigger, something more climactic, but it just wasn't there.
Saying that, On This Unworthy Scaffold is a very emotional story. There was a certain moment that hit me quite hard and brought tears to my eyes. It was a twist I didn't see coming, and knocked me for six. I have loved the ephemera scattered throughout this series, it adds so much to the story. But it's really something in On This Unworthy Scaffold, and blew my mind. It was really, really beautiful.
But it sadly doesn't make up for how disappointed I was. But do read other reviews before deciding whether or not you'll read On This Unworthy Scaffold.
Trigger and content warnings are under spoiler tags.
Having loved the first two books in the Shadow Players Trilogy, I was really excited to read the final book, On This Unworthy Scaffold. Given the cliffhanger A Kingdom for a Stage ended on, I was expecting a hugely epic finalé, but sadly the the last book left a lot to be desired.
Jetta has been without the elixir that treats her malheur for quite a while, and it's effecting her. She's making rash decisions, taking risks, and putting herself in danger. It becomes clear quite quickly that Jetta's malheur needs to be treated, but the Tiger and the rebels are unable to wait. Action needs to be taken against Le Trépas, who has reanimated the bodies of Raik, the Boy King, and General Xavier Legard, using them as puppets to evict the Aquitans from Chakrana, and take control. It's decided that they will split up; Jetta will travel with Theodora to the lytheum mime to make the elixir she needs, while Cam, Akra, Leo Cheeky and Tia return to Nokor Khat to deal with Le Trépas.
I loved how the main force was divided in On This Unholy Scaffold. I was really intrigued by the different avenues the story took, and the creeping apprehension that something bad will happen while they were apart. In previous books, the scripted aspects of the ephemera usually gave us a glimpse into what the enemy was doing, a little foreshadowing of what was to come. But in On This Unworthy Scaffold, the scripted parts of the story were used to show us what was going on with Cam and Leo and the others, while Jetta and Theodora were searching for lytheum. Some major discoveries are made in this book that were amazing. Twists I wasn't expecting, paths the story took that I was really intrigued by. As I was reading, my excitement just built and built as the tension grew, and the various characters found themselves in more difficult circumstances. I loved the new characters we met, the new aspect of magic, the knowledge gained, the danger found in places not quite expected. I was so eager for the epic cliamx I knew was coming.
But it never did. And I absolutely hate to say it, because I'm such a huge fan of Heilig and her work, but I can't deny how stunned I was with how things turned out. In a number of different situations, full of danger that had me sitting on the edge of my seat, each time, the situation was resolved far too easily. It didn't take much for the tide to turn. The stakes were so high, but danger would be overcome quite quickly and simply. I can't explain further without spoiling the story, but it just felt too easy. And it's just so strange, because Heilig's The Girl From Everywhere duology ended so brilliantly. It's just such a shame. I was expecting something more, something bigger, something more climactic, but it just wasn't there.
Saying that, On This Unworthy Scaffold is a very emotional story. There was a certain moment that hit me quite hard and brought tears to my eyes. It was a twist I didn't see coming, and knocked me for six. I have loved the ephemera scattered throughout this series, it adds so much to the story. But it's really something in On This Unworthy Scaffold, and blew my mind. It was really, really beautiful.
But it sadly doesn't make up for how disappointed I was. But do read other reviews before deciding whether or not you'll read On This Unworthy Scaffold.
May 1, 2021
I somehow read this in less than 24 hours and if that doesn't tell you how good and hooked I was, I'm not sure what will! I absolutely adore the way this series is told through regular prose, scripts, letters, posters, and even sheet music. The variety really brings out a range of emotions for each character.
September 12, 2023
I've seen a lot of female-main-character-Fantasy-YA books where the books just get better and better as the story goes on. The Shadow Players series is no different, and this book was beautiful. I loved the ending it was so bittersweeet and heartbreaking but it made my heart break.
Leo was sweet and caring, and Akra was strong, and Jetta was determined, and that was just the best group ever. I wish they all teamed up together. Akra and Leo's conversations at the end were heartwarming.
It was beautiful and really good, but not really my kind of thing, so I'll give it four stars.
Leo was sweet and caring, and Akra was strong, and Jetta was determined, and that was just the best group ever. I wish they all teamed up together. Akra and Leo's conversations at the end were heartwarming.
It was beautiful and really good, but not really my kind of thing, so I'll give it four stars.
May 17, 2021
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
On This Unworthy Scaffold examines the weaponization of people. What happens to us when we are turned into weapons, when our souls are weaponized. At the same time, it examines the differences between ourselves, and Jetta, and the forces she, and her friends, fight. Just because we think, we are different from those we fight, does that make it true? If our motives are 'pure' does that make it better? Within this conflict, who is worthy to be saved? Where does their 'worthiness' stem from?
On This Unworthy Scaffold doesn't offer easy answers. This finale delves into our definitions of 'foreigners' and 'citizens'. While Jetta and her friends might be fighting on grand scales, what changes in the lives of those around her? The ones who pick up the pieces. If you've loved the series so far, then you are bound to enjoy this finale. Do our differences lie in what we can do? What we will sacrifice for the "greater" good?
full review: https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/revi...
On This Unworthy Scaffold examines the weaponization of people. What happens to us when we are turned into weapons, when our souls are weaponized. At the same time, it examines the differences between ourselves, and Jetta, and the forces she, and her friends, fight. Just because we think, we are different from those we fight, does that make it true? If our motives are 'pure' does that make it better? Within this conflict, who is worthy to be saved? Where does their 'worthiness' stem from?
On This Unworthy Scaffold doesn't offer easy answers. This finale delves into our definitions of 'foreigners' and 'citizens'. While Jetta and her friends might be fighting on grand scales, what changes in the lives of those around her? The ones who pick up the pieces. If you've loved the series so far, then you are bound to enjoy this finale. Do our differences lie in what we can do? What we will sacrifice for the "greater" good?
full review: https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/revi...
July 2, 2021
Pretty disappointing ending that felt rushed and anticlimactic. A lot of things were not resolved. Like what is happening with a few of the relationships!? Are the characters together or not??
Also everyone is killing their siblings like it's a normal thing... No feelings described or mourning or being angry. Nothing. Very strange and unbelievable.
Didn't enjoy this book as much as the other ones.
Also everyone is killing their siblings like it's a normal thing... No feelings described or mourning or being angry. Nothing. Very strange and unbelievable.
Didn't enjoy this book as much as the other ones.
July 14, 2021
This was a lovely, if heartbreaking conclusion to an exciting story. The reader is proud of the nécromancienne that Jetta has become, as she uses her powers to restore balance to the world and the gods. The religious aspects of the culture are more fully explained and give a more complete purpose to the characters. At times predictable, this was still a fun read. I think one needs an instrument to properly understand some of the sections and all of the heart in this story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2021
Full review of the whole series on my blog, Storied Adventures!
I loved this finale! We finally get to see Aquitan. The final fight happens. New alliances are made. And Heilig should have just punched me in the heart. It would have hurt less.
I loved this finale! We finally get to see Aquitan. The final fight happens. New alliances are made. And Heilig should have just punched me in the heart. It would have hurt less.
July 30, 2024
I wish there had been another book. Not just in the "oh I want to stay in this world a bit longer sense" but rather in the sense that there should be more.
2.5 books worth of tyrants, tragedies, and love was suddenly neatly wrapped up in a rather boring 50 pages. The ending just left a lot to be desired.
2.5 books worth of tyrants, tragedies, and love was suddenly neatly wrapped up in a rather boring 50 pages. The ending just left a lot to be desired.
December 11, 2021
jako mi je dugo trebalo da ju procitam ali sam apsolutno odusevljena
svida mi se kaj je leo umro iako mi je to bilo iznenadenje
jako sam sretna zbog jette jer je uspjela spasiti svijet
eto predivna prica iako ju nebi opet citala, vjerujem da likovi nebudu nekak ostali meni u pamcenju
svida mi se kaj je leo umro iako mi je to bilo iznenadenje
jako sam sretna zbog jette jer je uspjela spasiti svijet
eto predivna prica iako ju nebi opet citala, vjerujem da likovi nebudu nekak ostali meni u pamcenju
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 24, 2023
The characters need more personality and I felt that there were a lot of things that should have happened but were overlooked.
I wasn't super into the series, but that ending HURT. This is the first book that truly made me cry.
I wasn't super into the series, but that ending HURT. This is the first book that truly made me cry.
May 29, 2023
I soared through this book. The characters are so good, the plot has twists that work but aren’t necessarily expected, and I love that the kitten fantouche finally has a name.
It’s a good conclusion to the trilogy, and more realistic than you generally get from YA fantasy. Really enjoyed this.
It’s a good conclusion to the trilogy, and more realistic than you generally get from YA fantasy. Really enjoyed this.
January 16, 2025
as someone who has pretty much never cried after reading a book, i have to tell you that there were tears in my eyes when i finished this. the ending truly broke my heart but it felt oddly fulfilling somehow. personally, i liked the first two books more, but that was bound to happen anyway.
May 1, 2021
A fantastic finale to a fantastic trilogy! Heidi Heilig never fails to exceed my expectations!
May 12, 2021
Oh what a good end to the trilogy!!!!!! Makes me want to reread it from the beginning again.
August 27, 2021
A fitting and action packed ending to this trilogy. I enjoyed it.
February 27, 2024
I loved this series so much.
September 12, 2024
I think it wrapped up the series very nicely
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