Review:
This was the third and final book of the series, so I was invested in the characters and wanted to know what would happen to them, especially Jeremiah and Alastair, but I was a little disappointed in this book.
It was kind of just the same basic plot as the others. People chasing, people being chased, people tracking down other people in order to help them, people trying to get revenge, no one trusting anybody, etc.
There was at least finally an ending to all the chasing and being chased… but the ending left so many things open and wasn’t very satisfying to me. After taking some time to let it settle in my mind, and I felt better about it than I did immediately after finishing, but I still would’ve liked a more definite answer about the main thing that happened. I will say, however, that it was at least unexpected in a good way. Maybe kind of bittersweet, but bittersweet isn’t a negative thing for me.
As I said though, it was the characters I cared about at this point. I didn’t get as much depth from them as I would’ve liked after three whole books, and I never did warm up to Robin, but I liked Jeremiah and Alastair. Honestly I think bringing Alastair in in Book 2 and having him play a big part in Book 3 was what saved this series for me. I found him interesting, and it seemed like he had more emotional range and realistic qualities (not always good, but still realistic) than the others. And Jeremiah and Alastair’s broken friendship was my favorite thing about this book. I liked seeing how they hated each other but still couldn’t help but care about and risk their lives for each other.
So this book felt a bit repetitive, and the open ending left me a little unsatisfied, but overall I did enjoy the series.
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1 and 2 in Lilith Saintcrow's Gallow and Ragged series. Anyone who likes flowery, lyrical writing, the cruel side of faeries, and gritty, flawed characters.
More Books in the Series:
Book Review: Trailer Park Fae (Gallow and Ragged Book 1) by Lilith Saintcrow
Book Review: Roadside Magic (Gallow and Ragged Book 2) by Lilith Saintcrow
Book Review: Wasteland King (Gallow and Ragged Book 3) by Lilith Saintcrow
I’ve always been curious about this series, in fact I might even have book 1! Sorry the last book was a little disappointing…
If you like this kind of writing style, then I feel like you might like it! I loved the first book, it just all did get a bit repetitive by the end.
Woah I’ve never seen this cover? I don’t think?? Sorry this one wasn’t great but sounds like the series as a whole is worth reading. I have the first one on my Kindle waiting to go, I need to start it.
I don’t know? Lol. Yeah, I do think the series was worth reading. Let me know if you like it whenever you get around to it!
Sorry to hear this one was a little repetitive for you. I think the relationship between the characters sounds like it would have been my favorite part of this book too. The series sounds really good overall though.
I do so love those types of relationships! And it was a great series overall.
Ah, it’s always a shame when a series kind of has a disappointing ending and doesn’t tie up enough endings. I don’t usually like open endings but I will admit that it works for some people, and that it sometimes makes sense for the book. It just has to be right for the book, for me. But yeah, it’s a shame that this one didn’t quite fulfill what you wanted it to!
Yeah, it is a shame when that happens, but at least it wasn’t a terrible ending. I just also get easily frustrated by open endings.
I forgot about this series! I still need to read the second and third book but I remember really liking the first. Now you say you weren’t satisfied by the open ending though makes me question if I should put the work to finishing. I liked the darker side of the fae, though, which is why I liked Holly Black’s fae books, she makes sure fae aren’t magical and sunshine and light, they are nasty pieces of work and that’s how I want them.
I was still glad I read it, but I guess it’s up to you whether it’s worth it, especially if it’s been so long since you read the first one. I do like seeing the darker side of the fae too!