I just wish we could have had more closure for Matthias and Nina before adding Hanne to the mix. I love true love and I’m a sucker for people not moving on from past loves, however I do appreciate how authors are showing people moving on in books. I loved her and Matthias so much so it’s hard to see her fall in love with Hanne and I wish Bardugo would have addressed that a little more.

Nina still makes me really sad because I feel as if she had to give up her old self to enter into her new life. I did love that Zoya ended up being the queen of Ravka and we’re starting a new rule and that Nikolai can help her. So even as I’m cheering that Zoya finally let Nikolai in I’m also terrified that we’re gonna have a Tess and Will Herondale moment (it’s been a really long time since I’ve read these). Zoya got so powerful in this book which is both amazing but also she better not live forever because immortals and mortals falling in love is ALSO very sad. I’m still reeling from his death as if he was a real person, book nerd stuff am I right? I should have seen David’s death coming because he had such sweet moments.

It wasn’t kind when it happened to Finnick and it’s not kind now. Also I am VERY tired of sweet boys dying after their wedding. I really thought that David and Genya were safe. I am quite upset that there was still tragedy in this book.

There is still war and battles, but all the characters are still attempting to heal from the last war, and I find that so important to cover since so many stories stop once the war is won. I really appreciated these books because they’re dealing with the aftermath of war and trauma. My favorite is when Kaz and Nikolai team up or go head to head. We need people like Nikolai in this world because it can be so depressing. I love Nikolai’s optimism and humor which is so different from everyone else’s in this world–something that Bardugo talks about. I do love that Nikolai and Kaz are my favorite characters from this world (I also love David so he’s my second favorite after the two of them). Zoya had my heart instantly in King of Scarsand watching them come together was so sweet and achingly slow. Nikolai has certainly captured by heart over these few books. I will say that this post will have SPOILERS so read at your own discretion! This is probably my favorite fantasy world and I am not ready to say goodbye, especially because I am still holding out for more Kaz Brekker at some point. When I started this book and anticipated its release, I had no idea that this would be a “so long…for now” book and I am sad.

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