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        This is the third and final book of the Folk of Air trilogy by Holly Black. It closes up the story, though to my understanding there will be a follow up duology called The Stolen Heir, which will follow Jude's younger adopted brother, Oak.

         This novel was almost as good as the others, although I found the ending a bit strange. I feel like the ending was kind of just added in and it wasn't really thought out, like maybe the author just added it because the book wasn't long enough. It was very well written, I just feel it didn't connect with the plot too much and she just had to find a way to round out the prophecy. 

        However, just like the previous two, this book had thrilling romance, and there's a number of surprises that come with it. Between Cardan's witty remarks and Jude's sarcasm, I think they honestly make a perfect couple. I love their dynamic so much, though I do understand how in previous books it wasn't seen as a healthy relationship, I do believe they care for each other a lot even if they don't say it very often. The tension and plot between them was so hooking throughout the entire book and I absolutely loved it.

      This book also displayed a lot more character development, both good and bad. It honestly really showed a lot of their true colors and exposed who they really are. For example, how Cardan went from "despising Jude" to writing letters to her (only in the Barnes and Noble exclusive edition. The cutest thing ever oh my god.) It also showed a lot more of how Taryn and Locke's relationship was, and had more development in Jude and Taryn's relationship as sisters.

      This book was so incredibly well written in my opinion. I love the writing style, I adore the characters and the plot is amazing. Nearly every aspect of this book was captivated and pulled me in, aside from, as I said earlier, the ending. While I can see why she did it, I'm not completely sure why she didn't have another option for the ending.

      Another thing I really loved about this book was the beginning. It showed a lot about how Jude was struggling after being banished from the kingdom and her lack of motivation to do things. It was a really realistic way of how someone would deal with something like that and I really think it was amazing that the author chose to let her have some angsty moments instead of immediately firing her character back up. It allowed her to reflect more on herself, and in the end, gave her the determination to go back.

      I loved this book, especially the letters from Cardan to Jude. They're my favorite. Even if you don't have the exclusive version, they're all available online and they're the sweetest things ever. I'd overall rate this an 8/10, only because the ending was a bit out of pocket to me. It wasn't a completely unattached thing to the rest of the story, it connected with the prophecy, but all in all it was honestly super strange even for a book about faeries and magic and kingdoms.

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